AHMAD AZRIN ADNAN SUBMITTED HIS PhD THESIS

ISDEV PhD Candidate Brother Ahmad Azrin Adnan has submitted his PhD thesis. The title is “Choice Determinants of the Islamic Banking Institutions Among the Muslims in Terengganu” (Penentu Pemilihan Institusi Perbankan Islam Dalam Kalangan Muslim Di Terengganu).

Brother Azrin presenting his thesis at ISDEV before he is allowed to submit it

He has been working with ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh and ISDEV Management Committee Member Dr Zakaria Bahari.

Viva voce for the thesis is expected to be held sometime in August 2010. When the exact date is confirmed, a mock viva will be held at ISDEV to train him to face the real viva voce.

Whilst waiting for his viva, Brother Ahmad Azrin has resumed his duties as a lecturer at the Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Terengganu.

The participants at the presentation

A NAS A WEEK - 14 SHA'BAN 1431H

Narrated 'Aisha, The Prophet never fasted in any month more than in the month of Sha'ban. He used to say, "Do those deeds which you can do easily, as Allah will not get tired (of giving rewards) till you get bored and tired (of performing religious deeds). "The most beloved prayer to the Prophet was the one that was done regularly (throughout the life) even if it were little. And whenever the Prophet offered a prayer he used to offer it regularly [Hadith from Sahih Bukhari, Volume 3, Book 31: Fasting, Hadith Number 191].

ISDEV DIRECTOR MOVES TO OXFORD, UK

Professor Syukri working at his Clevedon House in Oxford

After being in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for about three and a half months, ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh has now, since 18 July 2010, moved to Oxford, United Kingdom.

Professor Syukri has been in Jeddah from 1 March to 17 July 2010, attaching to Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) as a Visiting Scholar. Here he undertook a research on "Islamic Management of Poverty".

In Oxford, Professor Syukri is attached to the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) as a Visiting Fellow, undertaking a research on the "Conceptualisation of Islamic Project Management". He will be in Oxford until 16 July 2010, afterwhich he will be back in Universiti Sains Malaysia to resume his normal duties.

A NAS A WEEK - 29 RAJAB 1431H

It is most hateful in the sight of Allah that ye say that which ye do not [al-Saff, 61: 3].

ISDEV GRADUATE DISCOURSE IN JUNE: BROTHER AHMAD AZRIN PRESENTS HIS THESIS

True to ISDEV’s culture, Brother Ahmad Azrin Adnan, ISDEV PhD candidate presented his his PhD thesis to ISDEV fraternity at the ISDEV Graduate Discourse recently. The intellectual discourse was held on Monday 21 June, 2010 at 2:30pm and chaired by ISDEV Acting Director, Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Brother Azrin who presented his PhD thesis entitled “Penentu Pemilihan Institusi Perbankan Islam Dalam Kalangan Muslim Di Terengganu” (Choice Determinants of the Islamic Banking Institutions Among the Muslims in Terengganu) was given the green light by the appointed evaluators, Dr Zaini bin Abu Bakar and Dr Nailul Murad Mohd Nor to proceed with the next stage - the submission of his thesis to the IPS office. The intellectual discourse was held at the Meeting Room of C05.

Congratulations to Brother Ahmad Azrin as he is a step closer towards his PhD conferment.

A NAS A WEEK - 22 RAJAB 1431

Narrated Abbas bin Malik: Malik bin Sasaa said that Allah's Apostle described to them his Night Journey saying, "... Al-Bait-ul-Ma'mur (i.e. the Sacred House) was shown to me and a container full of wine and another full of milk and a third full of honey were brought to me. I took the milk. Gabriel remarked, 'This is the Islamic religion which you and your followers are following.' Then the prayers were enjoined on me: They were fifty prayers a day. When I returned, I passed by Moses who asked (me), 'What have you been ordered to do?' I replied, 'I have been ordered to offer fifty prayers a day.' Moses said, 'Your followers cannot bear fifty prayers a day, and by Allah, I have tested people before you, and I have tried my level best with Bani Israel (in vain). Go back to your Lord and ask for reduction to lessen your followers' burden.' So I went back, and Allah reduced ten prayers for me. Then again I came to Moses, but he repeated the same as he had said before. Then again I went back to Allah and He reduced ten more prayers. When I came back to Moses he said the same, I went back to Allah and He ordered me to observe ten prayers a day. When I came back to Moses, he repeated the same advice, so I went back to Allah and was ordered to observe five prayers a day. When I came back to Moses, he said, 'What have you been ordered?' I replied, 'I have been ordered to observe five prayers a day.' He said, 'Your followers cannot bear five prayers a day, and no doubt, I have got an experience of the people before you, and I have tried my level best with Bani Israel, so go back to your Lord and ask for reduction to lessen your follower's burden.' I said, 'I have requested so much of my Lord that I feel ashamed, but I am satisfied now and surrender to Allah's Order.' When I left, I heard a voice saying, 'I have passed My Order and have lessened the burden of My Worshipers." [Hadith from Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 58: Merits of the Helpers in Medina (Ansaar), Hadith Number 227].

A NAS A WEEK - 15 RAJAB 1431H

"... and never give up hope of Allah's soothing Mercy: truly no one despairs of Allah's soothing Mercy, except those who have no faith." [Yusuf, 12:87].

ISDEV ACTING DIRECTOR IS BACK

ISDEV Acting Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad who was away from 1st May, 2010 as a Visiting Researcher at the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is finally back on 16th May 2010.

Upon her return she had briefed ISDEV members of the positive aspects that awed her, during her two weeks’ stay, pertaining to the work ethics and daily lives of the people in the sacred land. She recounted that in IRTI the staff’s time management was most notable as they were very much immersed in their work from 8:00am to 4:00pm - resting only for the daily prayers of Zuhr and Asr and of course lunch. There was no such thing as a morning break or tea break.

As to the obligatory prayers’ time of Zuhr and Asr the whole building becomes a musolla. Once the adhan is heard the staff irregardless of where they were would spread the prayer’s rug and perform the solat almost immediately. Usually the solat is performed congregationally. This sight in fact is not confined to within the building of IDB but also to that throughout the sacred land. Walkways and the car parking area, or any other open area for that matter becomes the make-shift place for congregational prayer.

Another trait that should be emulated by the ISDEV fraternity is the tradition of giving salam to everyone and anyone. They really practised the sunnah of Rasulullah salallahu ‘alaihi wassalam as she recalled having to greet the salaam of almost everyone she met whilst conducting her research there.

Dr Fadzila Azni hoped that these positive traits she had shared with ISDEV members can be emulated and be part and parcel of ISDEV’s working culture.

A NAS A WEEK - 8 RAJAB 1431H

Narrated Ibn Mas'ud: A man asked the Prophet "What deeds are the best?" The Prophet said: (1) To perform the (daily compulsory) prayers at their (early) stated fixed times, (2) To be good and dutiful to one's own parents. (3) and to participate in Jihad in Allah's Cause." [Hadith from Sahih Bukhari,Volume 9, Book 93: Oneness, Uniqueness of Allah (Tawheed), Hadith No. 625].

PANDANGAN TERHADAP JUDI - MOHD SHUKRI HANAPI

Akhbar : Sinar Harian
Tarikh : 04 Jun 2010
Tajuk : Pandangan Terhadap Judi - Mohd Shukri Hanapi

Felo Rancangan Latihan Kakitangan Akademik ISDEV, Mohd Shukri Hanapi baru-baru ini telah ditemubual oleh Sinar Harian untuk mendapat pandangan beliau tentang isu perjudian. Di bawah adalah keratan akhbar temubual tersebut.

A NAS A WEEK - 1 RAJAB 1431H

Surely Allah loves those who fight in His way in ranks as if they were a firm and compact wall [al-Saff, 61:4].

A NAS A WEEK - 14 JAMAD AL-THANI 1431H

Narrated Abdullah ibn Abbas: The Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: If anyone continually asks pardon, Allah will appoint for him a way out of every distress, and a relief from every anxiety, and will provide for him from where he did not reckon [Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud, Book No. 8: Prayer (Kitab Al-Salat): Detailed Injunctions about Witr, Hadith No. 1513].

GISTS OF ISDEV DIRECTOR'S MESSAGE AT MISDEV08 GRADUATION NIGHT

During the MISDEV08 Graduation Night, a brief message from ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, who is currently a Visiting Scholar at Islamic Research and Training Institute, Islamic Development Bank in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, was aired via a video recording.

The gists of his message are as follows:

I am confident that everyone is happy tonight because of at least 4 reasons:-

1. MISDEV08 because you have passed and received your Master.
2. Parents because of your children’s success.
3. Lecturers because of your success in teaching till the end.
4. MISDEV09 because of your ability to contribute to celebrate MISDEV08.

Although I am physically distant from you, I too share this happy moment, even though I feel that I am at the losing end because I am unable to be with you. 5 reasons I feel as if I am at the losing end:-

1. Because this is the first MISDEV group – which is historical.
2. Because I am unable to celebrate MISDEV08 success together.
3. Because I am unable to witness how MISDEV09 celebrate MISDEV08 as a token of friendship.
4. Because I am unable to see the first product of 30 years of striving.
5. Because I am unable to meet the parents to congratulate and seek forgiveness, if what is hoped for we are unable to fully deliver, for example not only the Master degree but also the improvement in Iman and Akhlak – becoming better of becoming even worse.

We, the lecturers had tried our best, but because we too are not perfect, thus our teachings are also not perfect. We sincerely apologise.

If I am able to follow my heart, definitely I do not want to be away from ISDEV. But for the sake of Islam and ISDEV, I have to travel to at least do the following 4 things:-

1. Muhasabah (Retrospect) and see ISDEV from outside to arrange the next strategy.
2. Search for new friends and to build a broader network.
3. Explore new experience to strengthen ISDEV.
4. To be closer to Allah in this sacred land that is full of history.

Thank you for giving me the chance.

A NAS A WEEK - 7 JAMAD AL-AKHIRAH 1431H

Therefore stand firm (in the straight path) as thou art commanded, thou and those who with thee turn (unto Allah); and transgress not (from the path); for He seeth well all that ye do [Hud, 11:112].

ISDEV FIRST (MIXED-MODE COURSE) BATCH GRADUATES

Praise is indeed to Allah SWT. After going through the mixed mode programme for 3 semesters, 15 MISDEV ’08 students succeeded to complete their studies. That means 100% of ISDEV pioneering students who are in receipt of their Master in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) degree had made an indelible mark in the history of ISDEV. To commemorate such a feat, a dinner gala was held on 19 March, 2010 at USM Banquet Hall.

The momentous occasion also honoured four MISDEV’08 students who had won the distinctive “Anugerah Disertasi Terbaik ISDEV” which was held for the very first time this year. Besides that, the night also celebrated Pak Sukiman (now Dr Sukiman), ISDEV PhD candidate who had also succeeded to complete his studies at the PhD level.

In all 16 students under the guidance of ISDEV commemorated their accomplishment at the USM 41st Convocation Ceremony held at the Engineering Campus, Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang the next day.

A NAS A WEEK - 9 JAMAD AL-AKHIRAH 1431H

'A'isha reported: The Messenger of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: Ten are the acts according to fitra: clipping the moustache, letting the beard grow, using the tooth-stick, snuffing water in the nose, cutting the nails, washing the finger joints, plucking the hair under the armpits, shaving the pubes and cleaning one's private parts with water. The narrator said: I have forgotten the tenth, but it may have been rinsing the mouth [Hadith form Sahih Muslim, Book 2: The Book of Purification (Kitab Al-Taharah), Chapter 11: Characteristics of Fitra, Hadith No. 0502].

A NAS A WEEK - 2 JAMAD AL-AKHIRAH 1431H

We do relate unto thee the most beautiful of stories, in that We reveal to thee this (portion of the) Qur-an: before this, thou too was among those who knew it not [Yusuf, 12: 3].

MISSIONS ACCOMPLISHED

After being in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for about two weeks, the Acting Director of ISDEV Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad and Associate Researcher Br. Ahmad Azrin Adnan have finally left for Malaysia this evening.

Dr Sukainah and Br. Azrin with Prof Syukri (middle) at IDB entrance

Their missions at the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) were concluded on Wednesday 12 May 2010 with a presentation at IRTI Staff Seminar. Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad presented a paper on Fundamentals of Islamic Management Methods while Br. Ahmad Azrin Adnan on Theoretical Framework of Islamic Consumer Behaviour.

The IRTI Staff Seminar

Prior to that, Dr Fadzila and Br. Azrin held discourses with prominent Islamic economists Dr Muhammad Umer Chapra and Dr Salman Syed Ali on their respective papers related to the above topics, while simultaneously undertook library research at the IDB library.

Dr Muhammed Umar Chapra commenting on Br. Azrin's paper

In between their missions at IRTI, they also have chances during the weekends to perform umrah in Mekkah and visit Masjid Nabawi in Madinah.

Ready for umrah [at al-Waleed Royal, al-Ghazza, Mekkah]

At Masjid Nabawi, Madinah

To them, their missions at IRTI were indeed very interesting and fruitful. They are hoping to come again to IRTI and stay for a longer period.

A NAS A WEEK - 26 JAMADIL AWWAL 1431H

It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Musa Ash'ari that a desert Arab came to the Holy Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) and said: Messenger of Allah, one man fights for the spoils of war; another fights that he may be remembered, and another fights that he may see his (high) position (achieved as a result of his valour in fighting). Which of these is fighting in the cause of God? The Messenger of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: Who fights so that the word of Allah is exalted is fighting in the way of Allah [Hadith from Sahih Muslim, Book No. 020: Kitab al-Imara, Hadith Number 4684].

DR SUKAINAH & BR. AZRIN CURRENTLY AT IRTI-IDB, JEDDAH

Br. Azrin and wife (left) and Dr Sukainah (right)

with Prof Syukri and wife (middle) at Masjidil Haram, Makkah

Two ISDEV members have been accepted as Visiting Researchers at Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) in Jeddah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. They are ISDEV Deputy Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad (a.k.a Dr Sukainah) and Associate Researcher Br. Ahmad Azrin Adnan. They arrived in Jeddah safely on Wednesday 28 April 2010 and went to Makkah the next day for their first umrah. They reported for duty at IRTI on Saturday 1 May 2010 and will InshaAllah be here for about two weeks, until 15 May 2010.

Dr Sukainah & Br. Azrin reported for duty to IRTI Director
General Prof. Dr Bambang P.S. Brodjonegoro

Dr Sukainah is working on Philosophical Underpinnings of Islamic Management Method: Worldview, Epistemology and Ontology, while Br. Azrin is on Islamic Consumer Behaviour: The Need For and Position of Its Theoretical Framework. While here, they will undertake library research at the IDB library, hold discourses with IRTI scholars, especially with the prominent Islamic economists Dr Umer Chapra and Dr Salman Syed Ali, and on Wednesday 12 May 2010, present their research papers at IRTI Internal Seminar .

Introductory meeting with Dr Umer Chapra

We pray that all other ISDEV members too will be given opportunities by Allah swt to be at prominent international institutions such as IRTI-IDB all over the world, InshaAllah. ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh is also currently attached to IRTI-IDB as a Visiting Scholar. He is working on Islamic Management of Poverty.

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So patiently persevere: for verily the promise of Allah is true: nor let those shake thy firmness, who have (themselves) no certainty of faith [Al-Ruum, 30: 60].

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Jarir b. 'Abdullah reported: I asked Allah's Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) about the sudden glance (that is cast) on the face (of a non-Mahram). He commanded me that I should turn away my eyes [Hadith from Sahih Muslim, Book No. 25: The Book on General Behaviour (Kitab Al-Adab), Hadith Number 5372].

SEMINAR DALAMAN ISDEV

Title : Institusi Wakaf: Antara Harapan Dan Realiti
Speaker : En. Razali Othman (Felo Bersekutu ISDEV dan Ketua Bahagian Pentadbiran Dan Kewangan MIROS)
Date : Wednesday, 21 April 2010
Time : 10.00 Pagi
Venue : Bilik Latihan, Institut Pengajian Siswazah USM

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A NAS A WEEK - 4 JAMADIL AWWAL 1431H

Then We have given the Book for inheritance to such of Our servants as We have chosen: but there are among them some who wrong their own souls; some who follow a middle course; and some who are, by Allah's leave, foremost in good deeds; that is the highest Grace [Faatir, 35:32].

PERUCAPAN DR. FADZILA AZNI MENGENAI ANUGERAH TESIS TERBAIK ANJURAN KANITA, USM

1. Perucapan Dr. Fadzila Azni mengenai Anugerah Tesis Terbaik anjuran KANITA,USM-CD1 Part 1/4


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ISDEV DIRECTOR FOR A SECOND TERM

Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh has been given the mandate to continue to head ISDEV for the next three years. In a letter dated 14 December, 2009, the Vice-Chancellor’s office confirmed Professor Syukri’s appointment for a second term as ISDEV Director to take effect from 1 January, 2010 until 31st December, 2012. ISDEV fraternity is confident that the timely appointment provides the impetus to the continuity of the development and success of ISDEV.

Congratulations Prof. Syukri!

SUKIMAN SUCCEEDS HIS VIVA WITH FLYING COLOURS

The last day in the year 2009 will be such a memorable day for Sukiman, ISDEV’s PhD candidate. He had successfully defended his thesis entitled “Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam di Aceh Pasca Tsunami” during his viva which was held at Mc Clintoch Room in the IPS Building.

The viva session was chaired by Professor Datin Hasnah Hj Haron from the Graduate School of Business. The examiners for the viva were Associate Professor Dr Joni Tamkin bin Borhan (UM) and Dr Zahari Hamat and Dr Fadzila Azni (both from ISDEV). The Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Associate Professor Ismail Baba and the Director of ISDEV, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh were also there.

In defending his thesis, Sukiman was able to answer all the questions posed to him by making his point of reference, most of the time, with the relevant verses from al-Quran al-Karim. In fact the confidence and enthusiasm exhibited by Sukiman could be felt throughout the viva.

Congratulations Sukiman!

A NAS A WEEK - 27 RABI'UL AKHAR 1431H

Narrated Aisha, Ummul Mu'minin: Do not give up prayer at night, for the Apostle of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) would not leave it. Whenever he fell ill or lethargic, he would offer it sitting [Hadith from Sunan Abu-Dawud, Book No. 5: Kitab al-Salat, Hadith No. 1302].

ISDEV PHD CANDIDATE RAZIAH MD TAHIR GETS THE THUMBS UP TO PROCEED

On 31st December, 2009, Raziah Md Tahir presented her PhD Proposal entitled “Mekanisme Operasi Kredit Mikro Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia: Satu Analisis Daripada Perspektif Islam” (Operations Mechanism of the Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia: An Analysis from the Islamic Perspective) before ISDEV fraternity at CENPRIS Meeting Room (C23). The proposal presentation which started at 3:30pm saw Sister Raziah successfully presented and defended her proposal before the committee of reviewers comprising of Associate Professor Dr Abdul Fatah bin Che Hamat and Dr Zahari bin Hamat.

Congratulations Raziah!

A NAS A WEEK - 20 RABI'UL AKHAR 1431H

Do no mischief on the earth, after it hath been set in order, but call on Him with fear and longing (in your hearts): for the Mercy of Allah is (always) near to those who do good [al-A'raaf, 7:56].

ISDEV BIG SEND OFF TO PROFESSOR SYUKRI SALLEH

On Monday, 1 March 2010 saw a large number of ISDEV members at the Penang International Airport (PIA) to send off their beloved Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh off to Jeddah. His flight was scheduled to fly off at 1200hrs to the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) where he would board the connecting flight to Jeddah from the KLIA scheduled at 1545hrs. Before boarding his flight at the PIA, Professor Syukir took time to take photographs with members who were there and even managed to return the comments made on a few of his students’ theses. A doa was recited by ISDEV Post-Doctoral Fellow, Dr Miftahurrahim, just before Professor Syukri and his family entered the PIA’s security area.

Throughout his four months’ sabbatical in Jeddah, Professor Syukri will report directly at the Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB). He is expected to carry out his research on the Management of Poverty according to Islam whilst in Jeddah.

ISDEV DIRECTOR GOES FOR HIS SABBATICAL

ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, is currently undergoing his sabbatical for a period of five months commencing January 2010. During his absence, ISDEV current Deputy Director Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad will take the helm as ISDEV Acting Director whilst Dr Zakaria Bahari will be ISDEV Acting Deputy Director. At the end of his sabbatical, Professor Syukri is scheduled to report back to the university in June 2010.

A NAS A WEEK - 13 RABI'UL THANI 1431H

Narrated Anas ibn Malik: The Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: When a man goes out of his house and says: "In the name of Allah, I trust in Allah; there is no might and no power but in Allah," the following will be said to him at that time: "You are guided, defended and protected." The devils will go far from him and another devil will say: How can you deal with a man who has been guided, defended and protected? [Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud, Book No. 41: Kitab al-Adab, Hadith No. 5076].

PERUCAPAN PROF.SYUKRI KEPADA MISDEV 08

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A NAS A WEEK - 6 RABI'UL AKHIR 1431H

Truly the rising by night is most potent for governing (the soul), and most suitable for (framing) the Word (of Prayer and Praise) [al-Muzammil, 73: 6].

A NAS A WEEK - 22 RABI'UL AWWAL 1431H

Narrated Hafsah, Ummul Mu'minin: The apostle of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) used to fast three days every month: Monday, Thursday and Monday in the next week [Hadith from Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 13: Kitab al-Siyam (Fasting), Hadith No. 2445].

A NAS A WEEK - 15 RABI'UL AWWAL 1431H

Now hath come unto you a Messenger from amongst yourselves: it grieves him that ye should perish: ardently anxious is he over you: to the Believers is he most kind and merciful [at-Taubah, 9:128].

A NAS A WEEK - 8 RABI'UL AWWAL 1431H

Narrated 'Abdullah: As if I saw the Prophet talking about one of the prophets whose nation had beaten him and caused him to bleed, while he was cleaning the blood off his face and saying, "O Allah! Forgive my nation, for they have no knowledge." [Hadith from Sahih Bukhari, Volume 4, Book 56: Virtues and Merits of the Prophet (pbuh) and his Companions, Hadith No. 683].

A NAS A WEEK - 1 RABI'UL AWWAL 1431H

Verily We have created Human into toil and struggle [al-Balad, 90:4].

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Narrated Anas bin Malik: Abu Talha had a child who was sick. Once, while Abu Talha was out, the child died. When Abu Talha returned home, he asked, "How does my son fare?" Um Salaim (his wife) replied, "He is quieter than he has ever been." Then she brought supper for him and he took his supper and slept with her. When he had finished, she said (to him), "Bury the child (as he's dead)." Next morning Abu Talha came to Allah's Apostle and told him about that. The Prophet said (to him), "Did you sleep with your wife last night?" Abu Talha said, "Yes". The Prophet said, "O Allah! Bestow your blessing on them as regards that night of theirs." Um Sulaim gave birth to a boy. Abu Talha told me to take care of the child till it was taken to the Prophet. Then Abu Talha took the child to the Prophet and Um Sulaim sent some dates along with the child. The Prophet took the child (on his lap) and asked if there was something with him. The people replied, "Yes, a few dates." The Prophet took a date, chewed it, took some of it out of his mouth, put it into the child's mouth and did Tahnik for him with that, and named him 'Abdullah [Hadith from Sahih Bukhari, Volume 7, Book No. 66: Sacrifice on Occasion of Birth, Hadith No. 379].

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And hold fast, all together, by the rope which Allah (stretches out for you), and be not divided among yourselves; and remember with gratitude Allah's favour on you... [Aali 'Imraan, 3:103].