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A POSITIVE NOTE ON IDMAC2011 (EDITED VERSION)

2012-01-16T02:00:00.000-08:00

The two Keynote Speakers (L-R): Dr Tobrani and Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh

13-14Dec- With the cooperation of all ISDEV members, the 5th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC2011) was successfully organized as scheduled. The conference was held from 13 till 14 December at the University's Conference Hall with more than 100 participants attending. A total of 62 papers were presented on the one and half-day of conference divided into three segments with five concurrent sessions each. The unique part about IDMAC2011 is the existence of participants that came from Thailand and Pakistan.

Prof Syukri with participant from Pakistan, Associate Professor Dr Muhammad Abdullah of Gomal University

The Conference in progress

Two keynote addresses were delivered during the two day conference. The first Keynote Address was by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh on "Preliminary Understanding of Islamic Marketing and Asset Management". ISDEV's esteemed guest from Thailand, Dr. Tobrani Abd.Latif, Leader of the Ban Nua community, Hatyai, Songkla, Thailand delivered the second keynote address on the second day pertaining to " An Islamic Grassroot Approach to Asset Management: The Ban Nua Experience".

It truly was an honor and privilege to all participants to have a chance to listen to these keynote addresses as both the theoretical and practical aspects on the theme of IDMAC2011 "Islamic Marketing and Asset Management" were covered.

A simple closing ceremony was held on the noon of the second day with the closing remarks given by Dr. Zakaria Bahari, Chairman of IDMAC2011.

Dr Zakaria Bahari, the Chairman of the Organizing Committee with Prof Syukri

A participant from Walailak University, Thailand observing ISDEV publications

The participants of IDMAC2011

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHING

2012-01-16T01:03:00.000-08:00

6 Dec- Proud and arrogant. These are the two negative traits that should not be in all human beings. That was what Ustaz Shukri Hanapi stressed in his Tazkirah for this week Tuesday's lecture.

According to him, based from the verses in the Quran there is nothing to be proud of with our abilities and possessions. This is because all that happens is through Allah SWT authority and permission. He gave an example of someone embued with a beautiful face, wealth, position and advantages that are not owned bt other people and that these traits could become the main cause that made that person forget the advantages of these given traits. It should be noted there is no perfect human nature. Perhaps we are given the added advantage in certain traits but we have disadvantages from the perspective of others. So we must not be proud and arrogant because nobody is perfect.

The second session continued with Ustaz Syahir who focused on Tajwid. He continued his lessons on the variety of Al-Madud that are divided into two main categories, Al-Mad bi sababib al- sukun and Al-Mad bi sababib al-hamza'.

ISDEV MONTHLY SUPERVISION: DECEMBER 2011

2012-01-15T05:00:00.000-08:00

2 Dec- The opportunity of visiting Bandung, Indonesia with 3 other ISDEV lecturers recently has given the opportunity for Ustaz Shukri Hanapi to share a- 1001- story with ISDEV members. This was exactly what he did when given the opportunity to deliver Tazkirah during ISDEV Monthly Supervision for the month of December at the Conference Room C06, School of Social Sciences. Ustaz Shukri took this opportunity wisely to share their amazing experiences in Bandung in front of 70 attendees consisting of lecturers and students.

According to him, there was definitely lots of experience that could be used as lessons in our daily lives. However one lesson which left an indelible mark in the hearts of the delegates to Bandung was on the "Darul Tauhid Lesson" (Pengajaran Darul Tauhid). What was done by the people of Darul Tauhid ought to be considered as a noble example because they were not informed in advance. Although there was no planning in advance to accept and greet the entourage yet the people from Darul Tauhid gave their best to give the best service to ISDEV members without feeling burdensome although all the preparations were done at the 11th hour.

Succeeding the Tazkirah, the supervision this time was made even more special by the presence of four undergraduate students from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia as ISDEV guests. The aim of their presence was to meet and interview ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh on Islamic-based development in Malaysia for their course requirement. A simple and brief ta'aruf (introductory) session was done to welcome their presence. Although their presence was known at the very last minute, yet all ISDEV members strove to provide the best service to them during their stay at ISDEV.

Front row: Three of the four UKM students

Thereafter ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh led the second part of the supervision by raising questions to each ISDEV student on the progress of their thesis writing. Each of students were given the chance to ask various questions concerning their thesis and areas of research.

At the end of the Progress Report Session, Professor Syukri continued with his lecture and presentation on Literature Review. Although the lecture was brief yet the hour was well spent. ISDEV Director was detailed on the concept and constituents of a good Literature Review. it is hoped that ISDEV students did get a better understanding and are able to properly apply what was shared by Professor Syukri in their thesis writing especially for their research on the part consisting of the review of current researches and literature's.

A NAS A WEEK - 22 SAFAR 1433

2012-01-15T04:00:00.000-08:00

Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin: The Apostle of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: Do not eat meat with a knife, for it is a foreign practice, but bite it, for it is more beneficial and wholesome [Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 27, Hadith Number 3769].

A NAS A WEEK - 15 SAFAR 1433

2012-01-08T20:28:00.001-08:00

So by mercy from Allah , (O Muhammad), you were lenient with them. And if you had been rude (in speech) and harsh in heart, they would have disbanded from about you. So pardon them and ask forgiveness for them and consult them in the matter. And when you have decided, then rely upon Allah . Indeed, Allah loves those who rely (upon Him) [Aali 'Imraan, 3:159].

UNFORGETTABLE MEMORIES OF THAILAND

2012-01-03T16:54:00.000-08:00

In front of Baan Nua Mosque

11, 12, 13 Nov - A memorable trip to Thailand organized by USM MISDEV' 11, have shown a big success. The trip had taken place in 3 different areas in South Thailand- Nakhorn Si Thammarat, Baan Nua and Hat Yai. The purpose of the trip is to gain a better understanding on the subject SIW505- Islamic Epistemology & Tasawwur.

The journey began on the bright Friday morning with the group of 52 delegates including lecturers, researchers and students departed from USM Penang at 8 am with the target to reach Walailak University which is located in the district of Nakhorn Si Thammarat at 5 pm.

Walailak University

In the middle of the journey, we stopped at Sadau for Friday Prayer and lunch. The very outrages spicy foods from Thailand had become the first hurdle for most of the delegates. At 7 pm (Thailand time), the delegates arrived safely at Walailak University even thought it is 2 hours behind the real schedule. The greetings from Walailak University was overwhelming.

Walailak University President, Dr. Keerath Saguansai

The opening ceremony of the night started with the reporting speech from Islamic Studies and Muslim Community Development for Peaceful Social Integration of Walailak University (ISWU) President, Associate Prof. Dr. Chairat Siripatana. All delegates were very delightful when the Walailak University President, Dr. Keerath Saguansai waited for almost 2 hours to give the welcoming himself and be part of the MoU signing ceremony. Before the MoU signing ceremony took place, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, the Director of ISDEV gave his appreciation speech to Walailak University. The MoU signing ceremony between ISDEV and ISWU went smoothly. The purpose of this collaboration is to develop a good relationship between ISDEV and ISWU. This collaboration enhanced the strength of ISDEV and ISWU in continuing their journey together. The night ended with a very delicious dinner prepared by Walailak University.

Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, the Director of ISDEV

After the signing of the MoU (L-R: Dr Chairat, Dr. Keerath Saguansai and Prof Syukri)

On the second day, the event continued with the presentation by Associate Prof. Dr. Chairat Siripatana regarding Walailak University and ISWU. Dr. Fadzila Azni then continued to share with ISWU about ISDEV. Two MISDEV11 students, Dalfiza and Marhamah also presented their experiences in ISDEV. The event then continued with the ISDEV-ISWU-AMRON Intellectual Dialogue.

Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad

L-R: Dalfiza and Marhamah sharing their experiences

The second place to visit is Baan Nua. After 3 hours journey from Walailak University, we reached Baan Nua mosque safe and sound. The event at Baan Nua started with the dinner. After performing Maghrib prayer, the delegates were separated into groups. It was surprised when all the delegates were divided into group of 5 or 10 people to stay at the home stay provided by the Baan Nua mosque. Then the event of the night continued with the welcoming ceremony from Baan Nua mosque committee. The delegates were so lucky to have Ajan Razak as the translator. After the event, the delegates were then served with a late night supper. After that the delegates went back to their home stay separately to experience the local lifestyle of the Baan Nua community.

The Baan Nua Mosque

Baan Nua village tour

One of the houses of Baan Nua villager

The third day has finally arrived. On the bright sunny morning, we were given the opportunity to have a tour around the village of Baan Nua. After a very enjoyment tour, the delegates were then proceeded to Hat Yai. We arrived Hat Yai at 11.30 am, to shop and tour around Hat Yai city.

Shopping at Hat Yai

At 2.30 pm, it's time for us to return USM, Penang. On the way back, the delegates stopped at Al-Bukhary Mosque, Alor Star, Kedah and had the opportunity to perform prayer. At 9 pm, the delegates arrived safely in Penang. This memorable trip was a priceless life time experiences that every one of the delegates were very anxious to come back to Thailand if they were given another opportunity. MISDEV'11 had the best opportunity to gain much info regarding Islamic Epistemology and Tasawwur.

At Walailak University

A NAS A WEEK - 8 SAFAR 1433

2012-01-01T15:56:00.000-08:00

On the authority of Wabisa bin Mabad, may Allah be pleased with him, who said: I came to the messenger of Allah and he said: "You have come to ask about righteousness ?" . I said:" Yes." He said: "Consult your heart. Righteousness is that about which the soul feels tranquil and the heart feels tranquil, and wrongdoing is that which wavers in the soul and moves to and from in the breast even though people again and again have given you their legal opinion (in its favor)." [A good hadith transmitted from the Musnads of the two Imams, Ahmed bin Hanbal and Al-Darimi, with a good chain of authorities].

IDMAC11 SETS TO GO

2011-12-11T21:29:00.000-08:00

Preparations for the 5th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC11) to be held tomorrow and the day after tomorrow (13-14December 2011) at USM's University Conference Hall are settled. A total of 61 papers will be presented at the Conference. Participants from as far as Pakistan and as near as Thailand have begun to arrive in Penang.

On the first day of the Conference, ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh will deliver a Keynote Address entitled Preliminary Understanding of Islamic Marketing and Asset Management, while on the second day, the leader of Ban Nua Community in Thailand Dr Tabrani Abdul Latif will deliver a second Keynote Address entitled An Islamic Grassroots Approach to Asset Management: A Ban Nua Experience.

Registration for participation is still open. Those interested could ring Hanim at +6-04-653 3422 or Noor at +6-04-653 5812.

A NAS A WEEK - 15 MUHARRAM 1433

2011-12-11T07:43:00.001-08:00

Say, "It is He who has produced you and made for you hearing and vision and hearts; little are you grateful." [al-Mulk, 67:23].

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHING

2011-11-15T17:32:00.000-08:00

8 Nov - 10th of Zulhijah would be a historical event for all Muslims. 'Sacrifice', is a word which carries multiple meanings and interpretations for each individual, but for sure the story behind that date would be a lessons for all Muslims.

In conjunction with the recent Eid -al Adha that was celebrated by Muslims all countries in the world, Ustaz Yasir also took the opportunity by recalling the events that took place between Prophet Ibrahim As and his son Prophet Ismail AS that led to the events of the Sacrifice.

The story started from the beginning till the end of the events of the Sacrifice which had involved them both. The session become calm and melancholy when each attendees began to feel the sacrifice made, and are aware of the lessons to be collected based on the story. For women, Siti Hajar's sacrifices taught one that a wife must be willing to sacrifice her feelings to her husband and son who both wanted to obey Allah's commandments, and striving for Allah SWT which should be emulated and practiced in daily life.

PRACTISING ISLAM IN NATURE

2011-11-14T09:57:00.000-08:00

A lecture on animal slaughtering rules by Ustaz Mohd Shukri Hanapi

After two semesters learning about Islam and the Islamic Development Management field academically, the Master students in Islamic Development Session 2010 (MISDEV10) finally had the opportunity to put theory to practice at the Sedim Eco Park, Kulim, Kedah Darul Aman. Together with ISDEV lecturers and its Academic Staff Training Scheme (ASTS) Fellows and a few of MISDEV11 students, the journey to Sedim started at 8.30 a.m with the USM bus ride.

Practical lesson on Friday sermon

The two days and one night programme was organised by a group of five from MISDEV10 as part of their assignments for the Human Capital Development course. While this group showed their capability in organising such programme, the others from MISDEV10 had to undergo several tasks throughout the programme. There were animal slaughtering, Friday sermons, supplications for good tidings, reminders (tazkirah), leading the congregational prayer (as imam), and night prayer (qiamulail). These tasks were mostly carried out during the first day in Sedim.

A practice of supplications for good tidings

On the bright morning of the second day, participants were brought to the tree top walk trail. As in the name, this trail provided the opportunity for one to walk at a high level, swaying side to side at the top part of the trees in this reserved forest. It also provided a chance to the walkers to overcome their phobia to height.

The Tree Top Walk

Within the time, it maybe too short for participants to practice everything that they have learn in theory before. However, during this short period of time they had showed their capabilities and abilities to practice Islam in nature and thus providing that Islam indeed is a way of life in every aspects and that Islam is not a religion of mere rhetoric.

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHING

2011-11-13T21:45:00.000-08:00

1 Nov - This week's lecture was held at C23, School of Social Sciences. As usual, the Tuesdays Teaching were divided into two sessions which started with the Tazkirah session followed by the lecture session.

The Tazkirah session was delivered by Brother Ridwan Nurdin who talked on the topic pertaining to 'Wanton Wastefulness in Islam'. According to him, Ibnu al-Qayum al-Jauziah has said that there are 9 types of wastage in Islam such as wastage in knowledge, deeds, wealth, the heart, the body, love, time, the mind, and zikir (remembering of Allah SWT) if it does not give any effect to the heart.

The second session then was led by Ustaz Yasir Yusuf who talked on 'Chapter of Marriage' with the focus on 'Personalities of Spouse'. The question and answer session which ensued as definitely lively as a number of queries were fielded to Ustaz Yasir who had managed to answer them all well.

ISDEV GRADUATE DISCOURSE – PHD PRESENTATION

2011-11-11T01:27:00.000-08:00

28 October - On this blessed Friday morning, two PhD candidates presented their PhD thesis before a group of 40 attendees consisting of ISDEV lecturers and postgraduate students at the Conference Room of C06, School of Social Sciences.

The two candidates were given 20 minutes each to present their PhD thesis. The first Phd candidate was Sunaryo (pic. above) who presented his thesis " Pengaruh Faktor-faktor Dominan Terhadap Kesetiaan Muslim di Perbankan Syariah Malang, Indonesia" (Influential Dominant Factors on Muslim Customers' Loyalty in Malang Syariah Banks, Indonesia) while the second PhD candidate, Suhrawardi presented on "Wakaf Tunai Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara: Kajian Hukum dan Potensi" (Northen Sumatera Muhammadiyah Cash Waqf: Study in Rulings and Potentials).

Second PhD candidate- Suhrawardi

Both of the these candidates tried their best to explain in details the contents of their theses. Scores of questions to them ensued their presentations which included questions fielded by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh.

After a detailed evaluation and comments given by ISDEV lecturers, both of them finally received the good news that they could proceed to the next stage of their PhD theses with modifications to be carried out based on the feedback given by the evaluators - Dr Zahri Hamat for Sunaryo's thesis and Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad for Suhrawardi's thesis.

They were elated with joy upon hearing that they have been given the endorsement to submit their thesis proper. Both candidates expressed their gratitude to Allah SWT and to their respective supervisors and co-supervisors for the guidance in helping them in writing their thesis.

Heartiest Congratulations Sunaryo and Suhrawardi!

Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Fatah giving his comments

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHING

2011-11-09T01:10:00.000-08:00

25 October - This week's lecture was held at C23 with more than 30 students including lecturers as well as Director and Deputy Director of ISDEV attending. The Tazkirah session was delivered by Ustaz Shahir Akram while the lecture session was given by Ustaz Syakir.

The topics of the teachings for that day were linked to each other. The Tazkirah was about "knowledge". According to Ustaz Shahir, before making a decision to learn any knowledge, one must first identify that the knowledge is derived from true sources, as mentioned in famous saying which brings forth the meaning in "Do not follow a knowledge if you do not know because all will be asked and accounted for later in the Hereafter" (Janganlah kamu mengikuti sesuatu ilmu sekiranya kamu tidak tahu kerana semuanya akan ditanya di akhirat nanti).

Ustaz Syakir then continued the lecture session with a reminder that once knowledge is obtained one had to be persistent (gigih), diligent (tekun) and stand firm (teguh pendirian) to achieve one's ambitions. In other words, the "3Ks" (kegigihan, ketekunan, keteguhan) is the key to success in life. Thus he urged fellow ISDEV members to strive and get true knowledge and practice the "3Ks" concept. With Allah's will (insyaAllah) everyone can definitely succeed in life.

EXCELLENT TEACHING AWARDS FOR ALL ISDEV'S LECTURERS

2011-11-07T20:25:00.000-08:00

L-R: Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad, Prof Syukri, Dr Zahri, Dr Zakaria and Dr Zaini

At the School of Social Sciences Workshop held on 22nd October 2011 at Park Royal Hotel, Batu Feringghi, Penang, all ISDEV lecturers who were teaching during the 2010/11 Academic Session won Excellent Teaching Awards. ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh won three awards for the three courses he taught. So were ISDEV Deputy Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad and ISDEV lecturer Dr Zahri Hamat. These were followed by Dr Zakaria Bahari and Dr Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar who won two and one awards respectively, for the respective two and one courses they taught. The awards were given to them by Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato' Omar Osman.

ISDEV Director hopes that these awards would be followed this year by winning the Top 10 KPI Awards of the School (see his blog at http://syukri54.blogspot.com/2011/10/awards-are-good-but-inadequate-for-real.html). For this purpose, ISDEV is endeavouring an increased effort in research, publications, networking, and completing the study of graduate students.

ISDEV STORY IN THE LEADER

2011-11-05T03:39:00.000-07:00

In its September 2011 issue, The Leader (alumni magazine of Universiti Sains Malaysia) has devoted three pages for a brief history of ISDEV. Though brief, it is adequate to sense the path of the ISDEV struggle. It is as follows.

The story

The cover of The Leader magazine

ISDEV-DBP PUBLICATION COOPERATION

2011-11-03T01:00:00.000-07:00

The collection of the book proposals

Subsequent to two workshops, the first on manuscript acquisition organised by the School of Humanities and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) on 24-25 May 2011, and the second on book titles' revision by ISDEV and DBP on 22 September 2011, a total of 19 book titles have been developed by 17 ISDEV members for publication by the DBP. The titles were presented and approved by DBP officers during the second Worskhop.

The collection of all the 19 titles in hard and softcopy was submitted by ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh during a meeting with DBP in Kuala Lumpur on 14th October 2011. A Memorandum of Understanding between the DBP and ISDEV is expected to be signed in mid-December 2011. The 19 books are planned to be launched at the end of 2012, InshaAllah.

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHING

2011-11-02T02:54:00.000-07:00

18 October - This week's Tuesday Teaching was held at the usual time slot but the venue was change to SK104.

"Gratefulness" (Kesyukuran) and Ways to Express Gratitude to Allah SWT was the topic of the Tazkirah delivered by Ustazah Murni Yussof. It was her first endeavor to deliver the Tazkirah for this session before 30 attentive listeners made up lecturers and students. In her reminder, she highlighted how to express thanks to Allah SWT by giving several examples.

Ustaz Shahir then continued with his lesson on Tajwid (rules of Quranic reading) focusing on Hamzah al-Wasal which is used to connect the reading of one word to the next word (the hamzah al-wasl looks like an alif with a little letter over it). It is commonly found in the beginning of a word. It is called Hamzah al-wasl because it connects or joins (wasl) to a point with a sukoon. He further states that when one is met by a hamzah al-wasl while reading the Quran, it should be noted that it is an extra hamzah the beginning of the word, established (pronounced) when starting, dropped when continuing.

ISDEV ZAKAT RESEARCH TEAM IN BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

2011-11-02T01:15:00.000-07:00

L-R: Dr Zahri Hamat, Prof Syukri and Dr Zakaria Bahari arriving at Brunei International Airport

ISDEV Zakat Research Team, consisting of Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Dr Zakaria Bahari and Dr Zahri Hamat, was in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei Darussalam from 25th till 29th September 2011. The main aims were to study about zakat accounting in Brunei and establish networking with Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UDB) and Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA).

For these purposes, they visited and had discussions with the country's Zakat Section of the Ministry of Islamic Religious Affairs, the Academy of Brunei Studies of the UDB, and the UNISSA. The visit was fruitful and would hopefully entail with academic and research collaborations.

Discussion with officers of Zakat Section, Brunei's Ministry of Religious AffairsDiscussion with the Director, Deputy Director and lecturers of the Academy of Brunei Studies of the Universiti Brunei DarussalamDiscussion with the Dean, Deputy Deans and Directors of Faculties and Research Centres of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY’S TEACHINGS

2011-11-01T11:25:00.000-07:00

27 Sept - ' Each of the living things would die'. Thus as servants and khalifah (vicegerent) of Allah SWT on earth, we must be willing to equip ourselves with useful practices in preparation for our death. That is the main summary of the Tazkirah delivered by Ustazah Radieah Mohd Nor during this lecture. She added, as human beings, we should have short and long term plans as a guide for us to follow and execute throughout our lives. Every time that passes by us is very valuable. So we must fill it up with useful things so that we would not regret later on.

The next session was then continued by Ustaz Muhammad Yasir Yusuf, who continued with the discussions on Munakahat : Chapter on Nikah (Marriage). The focus of the day's lesson was associated with the rights of children towards their parents and the lineage relationship among them.

A NAS A WEEK - 4 DZULHIJJAH 1432H

2011-10-30T15:53:00.000-07:00

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Prophet said (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam), "Leave me as I leave you for the people who were before you were ruined because of their questions and their differences over their prophets. So, if I forbid you to do something, then keep away from it. And if I order you to do something, then do of it as much as you can." [Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 92: Holding Fast to the Qur'an and Sunnah, Volume 9, Hadith Number 391].

A NAS A WEEK - 26 DZULQA'IDAH 1432H

2011-10-23T12:13:00.001-07:00

Say, "O My servants who have transgressed against themselves (by sinning), do not despair of the mercy of Allah . Indeed, Allah forgives all sins. Indeed, it is He who is the Forgiving, the Merciful." [al-Zumar, 39:53]

DBP-ISDEV BOOK PUBLICATION WORKSHOP

2011-10-17T17:26:00.000-07:00

The participants of the Workshop

On Thursday 22 September 2011, a one-day Workshop on Book Publications was held at Social Sciences Conference Room. It was co-organised by ISDEV and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka. A total of 19 proposed titles were presented by ISDEV members (lecturers, Fellows of Academic Staff Training Schemes and PhD students). All were approved. They will be further submitted to the higher authority of DBP for final approval.

ISDEV Director and DBP officer Encik Abdul Karim

The presentation

Encik Abdul Karim commenting on the presentation

Looking through DBP books during tea break

A NAS A WEEK - 18 DZULQA'IDAH 1432

2011-10-16T04:03:00.000-07:00

Narrated Wahshi ibn Harb: The Companions of the Prophet said: Apostle of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam), we eat but we are not satisfied. He said: Perhaps you eat separately. They replied: Yes. He said: If you gather together at your food and mention Allah's name, you will be blessed in it [Hadith from the Translation of Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book 27: Foods (Kitab Al-At'imah), Hadith Number 3755].

INGRAW 2011 - AN INSPIRATION TO ALL PARTICIPANTS

2011-10-12T21:35:00.000-07:00

Part of the participants of the INGRAW11

With the cooperation of all ISDEV members, the 6th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop 2011 (INGRAW11) was successfully organized as scheduled. The workshop was held from 11 tilll 12 October at the University's Conference Hall with more than 100 participants attending. Two keynote addresses were delivered, firstly by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh with the title 'Liberating Graduate Research on Islam and Muslim', and secondly by ISDEV Deputy Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad on 'The Best Thesis: What and How?'.

Participants listening to the two keynote addresses

A total of 77 papers were presented throughout the one and half-day workshop divided into three segments of seven concurrent sessions each. Presenters' working papers were evaluated by Resource Persons who have the required expertise of the field presented in the paper. Besides having USM lecturers as the Resource Persons, there were also invited Resource Persons from outside USM such as Dr Irsyad from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Dr Azrin Ahmad Adnan from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) and Dr Warjio from Universitas Medan Area (UMA). The presenters benefited from the various feedback, input, comments and new ideas given by the Resource Persons to improve the quality of their research and written thesis, wherever felt needed.

.The solicited Resource Persons with Prof Syukri (l-r): Dr Irsyad Lubis from Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Prof Syukri and Dr Warjio from Universitas Medan Utara (UMA)

The closing ceremony took place on the noon of the second day by Professor Roshada Hashim, the Dean of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia. INGRAW 2011 ended with positive vibes that each and every participants will surely cherish and instill themselves the determination to produce the very best in writing their thesis.

Prof Syukri with participants from Yemen and Aceh

The two day presentations

Book selling & Registration

A NAS A WEEK - 11 DZULQA'IDAH 1432

2011-10-09T04:23:00.000-07:00

Do the people think that they will be left to say, "We believe" and they will not be tried? [al-'Ankabut, 29:2].

INGRAW11 IS SET TO GO

2011-10-07T17:40:00.000-07:00

The 6th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop, or popularly known as INGRAW11, is set to go off on Tuesday 11 till Wednesday 12 October next week as scheduled. A total of 88 papers will be presented in seven concurrent sessions, with a participation of about 120 participants. Two keynote addresses will be delivered by ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Deputy Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Professor Syukri will talk on Liberating Graduate Research on Islam and Muslim, while Dr Fadzila Azni will talk on The Best Thesis: What and How?.

The Workshop, an ISDEV annual event, is co-organised by ISDEV and Institute of Graduate Studies (IPS). It will be held at the University's Conference Hall. The closing ceremony will be done by the Dean of the IPS, Professor Roshada Hashim. For further enquiries, get in touch with the INGRAW11 Secretariat at secretariat.ingraw@gmail.com

A NAS A WEEK - 4 DZULQA'IDAH 1432H

2011-10-02T08:38:00.000-07:00

Narrated Ibn 'Abbas: The Prophet salallahu 'alaihi wassalam said, "There are two blessings which many people lose: (They are) health and free time for doing good." [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book 76: To make the Heart Tender (Ar-Riqaq), Volume 8, Hadith Number 421].