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Usair b. Jabir reported that a delegation from Kufa came to 'Umar and there was a person amongst them who jeered at Uwais. Thereupon Umar said: Is there amongst us one from Qaran? That person came and Umar said: Verily Allah's Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) has said: There would come to you a person from Yemen who would be called Uwais and he would leave none in Yemen (behind him) except his mother, and he would have the whiteness (due to leprosy) and he supplicated Allah and it was cured except for the size of a dinar or dirham. He who amongst you meets him should ask him to supplicate for forgiveness (from Allah) for you [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 31: Kitab Al-Fada'il Al-Sahabah (Book Pertaining To The Merits Of The Companions (radhi Allahu 'anhu) Of The Holy Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam), Chapter 55: The Merits Of Uwais Qarani (radhi Allahu 'anhu), Hadith Number: 6170

THE 3rd ISDEV RUT WORKSHOP

Presenters and Participants of the 3rd RUT Workshop

                                                      
28 Nov-  With the cooperation of all RUT secretariats, the 3rd ISDEV Research University Team (RUT) Workshop was successfully held. The workshop was held for two days from 21 until 22 November 2012 at the School of Social Sciences Conference Room (C06), University Sains Malaysia.

In action - Wan Nurhaneeza presenting her research paper

                                                                

Ustaz Fakhruddin posing a question to one of the presenters

A total of 26 papers were presented by the 20-strong RUT team members and Fellows of ISDEV Academic Staff Training Scheme (ASTS). These papers contained the development for the past six months of their research and findings and signified the ongoing researches and progress made since the 2nd RUT Workshop held in May 2012.

Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, ISDEV Director, chairing the workshop

The research on 'Islamic-based Development' led by ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, contained 5 projects, which are:

(1) The Politics of Islamic Development Strategies

(2) The Construction of the Mould and Index of Islamic-based Development

(3) Ethics and Monitoring System in Human Management

(4) Corporate Social Responsibility of Islamic Banks

(5) The Application of Waqf Istibdal in Development

Dr Jasni (left) discussing his research with Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh

Part of the RUT team members

The research team consists also of members from Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU), Universitas Medan Area (UMA) and Institut Agama Islam Negeri Sumatera Utara ( IAN SU).

ISDEV sisters in full concentration during the RUT Workshop

Queuing in line for lunch

All in all more than 50 participants, consisting mostly of ISDEV lecturers and students took part in the two-day workshop.

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And Allah has made for you the earth an expanse [Nuh, 71:19].

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Abu Huraira reported Allah's Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) as saying: Avoid suspicion, for suspicion is the gravest lie in talk and do not be inquisitive about one another and do not spy upon one another and do not feel envy with the other, and nurse no malice, and nurse no aversion and hostility against one another. And be fellow-brothers and servants of Allah [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 32, Chapter 7, Hadith Number 6214].

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And We have enjoined upon man (care) for his parents. His mother carried him, (increasing her) in weakness upon weakness, and his weaning is in two years. Be grateful to Me and to your parents; to Me is the (final) destination [Luqman, 31:14].

MARLINA EKAWATY DOES ISDEV PROUD

A jubilant Ekawaty standing next to her supervisor,
Dr Zahari Hamat

8 Nov - The first day of November in the year 2012 will be such a memorable day for Marlina Ekawaty, ISDEV's PhD candidate. She had successfully defended her thesis entitled “Pengurusan Zakat di Kota Malang, Indonesia: Analisis daripada Muzakki dan Institusi Zakat” (Zakat Management in Malang, Indonesia: Analysis from Muzakki and Zakat Institutions) during her viva which was held at the Mc Clintoch Room in the IPS Building.

Commemorating her success - a photo with  her panel of examiners
to record Ekawaty's moment of triumph

The viva session was chaired by Professor Abdul Khalil H.P Shawkataly from the School of Industrial Technology, USM. The external examiner for the viva was Professor Dato’ Dr. Hailani Muji Tahir (Fakulti Pengajian Islam, UKM) while the internal examiners were Dr. Zakaria Bahari (ISDEV) and Dr.Hasanah Abd Khafidz (School of Humanities). The Dean of the School of Social Sciences, Dr. Nor Malina Abd Malik and the Director of ISDEV, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh were also present. 

In defending her thesis, Ekawaty who is under the supervision of Dr. Zahari Hamat and co- supervised by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad, was able to answer all the questions posed to her with such calm disposition and confidence. She was well tuned to the contents of her thesis. Her responses and answers to the questions posed by the examiners truly left a positive impression to all present.

Following the traditions of her preceding ISDEV PhD candidates, Ekawaty’s thesis also received the recommendations that her thesis ought to be nominated for an award.

Congratulations Marlina Ekawaty!

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The son of Abu Said al-Khudri reported on the authority of his father that Allah's Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said: When one of you yawns, he should keep his mouth shut with the help of his hand, for it is the devil that enters therein [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 42: Kitab al Zuhud wa al Raqa'iq, Hadith Number 7130].

   

INGRAW2012 - A BLESSED SUCCESS

A conference room with the view - Participants of INGRAW'12

6 Nov - The 7th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop 2012 (INGRAW'12) was successfully organized as scheduled and well participated. The workshop was held from 30 till 31 October 2012 at the University's Conference Hall with more than 100 participants attending.

Professor Roshada Hashim
delivering the First Keynote Address

Two keynote addresses were delivered, firstly by the Dean of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Professor Roshada Hashim with a Keynote Address entitled Knowledge Creation from Postgraduate Research: Opportunities and Challenges for the Islamic World, while on the second day, Dr Zakaria Bahari the Deputy Director of ISDEV delivered the second Keynote Address entitled The Opportunity to do Research in ISDEV.

Dr. Zakaria, Deputy Director of ISDEV
delivering the 2nd Keynote Address

A total of 92 papers were presented throughout the one and half-day workshop divided into three segments of five concurrent sessions each. Each presenter's working paper was evaluated by a panel Resource Persons who are experts in their field based on the subject mater of the research. The presenters gained to benefit from the various feedback, input, comments and  ideas given by these Resource Persons on how best they could  improve the quality of their research and written thesis, wherever felt needed.

The Dean of School of Social Sciences
Dr. Nor Malina Abd. Malik

The closing ceremony took place on the noon of the second day by Dr. Nor  Malina Abd.Malik, Dean of School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. In her closing speech, she congratulated ISDEV on the success of the international workshop that catered specifically for postgraduate students embarking research on Islam.

Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh presenting a token of appreciation
to the Dean

The curtain has now closed for INGRAW'12. However ISDEV is upbeat that INGRAW'13 which is scheduled to be held in August next year (2013) will see more presenters and participants congregating and networking for the benefit of Islam, insya Allah.

For a glimpse of INGRAW'12, pictures that are worth more than a thousand words, tells you the fantastic participation received by ISDEV:

Women Power - An encouraging response received from the sisters

Lenny Luat presenting her research in one of the concurrent sessions
in Room C

Never to be missed in ISDEV organized conferences - The Book Sale!!!

Break Time - Good food, Alhamdulillah .

Never a dull moment - Al-Umry's (holding the microphone) lively
presentation of his research paper

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Those will be awarded the Chamber for what they patiently endured, and they will be received therein with greetings and [words of] peace [al-Furqan, 25:75].

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It has been narrated on the authority of Abu Huraira that the Messenger of Allah (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said : Do not desire an encounter with the enemy; but when you encounter them, be firm [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 19: The Book of Jihad and Expedition (al-Jihad wal Siyar), Chapter 6, Hadith Number 4313].

INGRAW2012

Counting days and just  1 day left for The 7th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop (INGRAW2012) to be held. The workshop will be held  at USM's University Conference Hall for 2 days starting from 30 October until 31 October. A total of 92 papers will be presented at the workshop.

On the first day of the workshop, Dean of Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Professor Roshada Hashim will deliver a Keynote Address entitle Knowledge Creation from Postgraduate Research: Opportunities and Challenges for the Islamic World, while on the second day, Dr Zakaria Bahari the Deputy Director of ISDEV will deliver a second Keynote Address entitle The Opportunity to do Research in ISDEV.

If you are keen to attend the 7th INGRAW 2012,  the persons to contact are Pn. Noor Shazila Ishak at +6-04-653 5812 or Pn.Hanim Noor at +6-04-653 3422. For those interested and require more details about this workshop log on to the  official blog 2012ingraw.blogspot.com.

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Their meat will not reach Allah , nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good [al-Hajj, 22:37].

ISDEV GRADUATE DISCOURSE - 4 PHD PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS

27 Sept-  Four ISDEV's PhD candidates presented their PhD thesis proposal at the Conference Room, School of Social Sciences. The PhD Thesis Proposal Presentation was divided into the morning and afternoon sessions with two candidates presenting their proposals in each session.

For the morning session, the first candidate was Razali Othman with his PhD proposal entitled  "Penggunaan Wang Tunai Dalam Wakaf Tunai: Satu Penilaian Teoritis" (The Usage of Cash in Cash Waqf: A Theoretical Assessment). He is currently a student under the supervision of Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh while Dr Zakaria Bahari is his co-supervisor. His thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Zahri Hamat.

Razali flanked by Prof. Syukri and Dr. Fadzila during his presentation

Razali's beloved wife, Associate Professor Dr. Rohayu Abdul Ghani, from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was also present during this session of ISDEV Graduate Discourse to give her full and utmost support to her husband.

Razali's beloved wife, Associate Professor Dr. Rohayu Abdul Ghani

The second candidate was Mutiara Dwi Sari with her PhD proposal title on "Pengaruh Personaliti Terhadap Pemilihan Perbankan Islam di Indonesia" (Personality Influence on the Choice of  Islamic Banking in Indonesia). She is currently supervised by Dr.Zakaria Bahari while Dr Zahri Hamat acts as her co-supervisor. Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad took the responsibility to evaluate her PhD Thesis proposal.

A spirited Mutiara Dewi Sari (in blue ) stressing a point during her presentation

The afternoon session began with Suraya Ab.Jaafar with her PhD thesis proposal on "Tadbir Urus Baik Usahawan Asnaf Zakat di Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP)" (Good Governance of Zakat Asnaf Entrepreneurs of Pahang Islamic Religious Council and Malay Tradition). Dr.Zaini Abu Bakar is her main supervisor while Dr. Zahri Hamat is her co-supervisor. Her PhD Thesis proposal was  also evaluated by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad.

A focused and confident Suraya Jaafar presenting her presentation

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar while her co-supervisor is Associate Professor Dr Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir. Zaleha Embong presented the proposal on "Ta'awun Dalam Pembangunan Komuniti Majmuk: Kajian Kes di Kawasan Rukun Tetangga, Kota Bharu, Kelantan" (Ta'awun in the Development of Plural Community: A Case Study in Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Association) Area, Kota Bharu, Kelantan). This thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi.

Well prepared for her presentation-Zaleha Embong in action

As usual Q&A session took place after each presentation. Finally, the candidates could give a heave a sigh of grateful relief when all the lecturers agreed to give endorsement for them to proceed with the thesis proper.

Congratulations to all four ISDEV PhD candidates!

Part of ISDEV fraternity at C06

ISDEV MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION - SEPTEMBER 2012

28 Sept - This month's ISDEV Monthly Supervision was held at Ibn Khaldun Meeting Room, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM. The room was packed with more than 70 students and ISDEV lecturers attending the supervision. ISDEV new batch of Masters' students, MISDEV'12 were also present.

Rapt attention when Prof Syukri Salleh delivers his lectures

The program was divided into two sessions. The first session was held in the morning and started off with a Tazkirah by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. He brought back old memories on the establishment of ISDEV and everyone was curious to know the whole history of ISDEV and thus gave their full attention. However, the Tazkirah given that morning was the first part of many series of Tazkirah to be given by ISDEV Director. There would be a continuem of the Tazkirah in future supervisions.

One of the slides on the History of ISDEV

The second session then continued with a lecture by Prof. Syukri on "Kaedah Penulisan Tesis". After a brilliantly brief yet accurate explanation on this topic, a lively Q&A session took place before the session was closed for ISDEV brothers to perform the obligatory congregational Jumaat prayer.

No chair was spared - a packed Ibn Khaldun Meeting Room at IPS

The second session, which was in the afternoon, was reserved for a PhD Thesis Presentation by Heri Kusmanto. He presented his findings from his completed draft PhD Thesis on "Masyarakat Sivil Berteraskan Islam di Indonesia: Politik Akomodasi dan Upaya Pendemokrasian Muhammadiyah dan Al-Washliyah di Sumatera Utara" (Islamic-based Civil Society in Indonesia: Political Accommodation and  Democratization Efforts of Muhammadiyah and Al-Washliyah in Northern Sumatera). He is currently a student supervised by Dr. Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar while Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh is a co-supervisor. His thesis was evaluated by  Dr. Zahri Hamat.

A cool calm collected yet focused Heri Kusmanto

With the time allotted for 40 minutes, he presented his thesis wisely and strove to answer all the questions posed from the attending members.Finally he could sigh a heave of relief and gratefulness because the evaluator and lecturers agreed that his thesis was qualified to be submitted to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM upon him refining some minor corrections.

IDULFITRI@ISDEV 2012

A Lively Banquet Hall with ISDEV members and their families

27 Sept - Located at the Banquet Hall, University Sains Malaysia, ISDEV members including lecturers, students as well as family members were gathered together to celebrate the "Eid as well as to officially welcome ISDEV new batch of Masters students, MISDEV'12.

Prof. Syukri with his Welcoming Speech

The event started with the congregational Maghrib prayer led by Ustaz Shahir Akram Hassan and continued with a welcoming speech by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. According to him, the main objective of this event was not only to celebrate the 'Eid but also to welcome new students to ISDEV. In addition it is also hoped that the brotherhood among ISDEV members are strengthened and ties forged are even closer with  the family members of ISDEV fraternity.

Ustaz Syakir receiving the awards on behalf of Dr Mohd Shukri and Dr Yasir

Prof.Syukri also took this opportunity to present ISDEV Best PhD Thesis Award to Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Dr. Muhammad Yasir Yusuf.

Getting to know one another - ISDEV brothers having their dinner

Simply sweet and lovely ISDEV sisters

DARUL QURAN JAKIM VISITS ISDEV

Group photo of ISDEV members with Darul Quran entourage

  

21 Sept - Darul Quran JAKIM ('Darul Quran') paid an honorary working visit to the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV). The cordial meeting was held at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The seven members strong entourage from Darul Quran was led by Puan Hajjah Zawanah Muhammad, Deputy Director Undergraduate Branch, Darul Quran, while ISDEV was led by its Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh.

ISDEV Director, Professor Syukri Salleh welcoming the entourage

The main purpose of the visit was to foster and strengthen the relationship between Darul Quran and ISDEV by making ISDEV a strategic partner and role model to strengthen the organizational management of Darul Quran.

Darul Quran members listening to Prof. Syukri briefing

A gift from the heart by Darul Quran to ISDEV

In addition, both sides have reached a consensus for further cooperation between Darul Quran and ISDEV in future development projects involving academic, extracurricular activities as well as organizational management.

ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Zakaria Bahari, Chairperson of the Islamic Development Management Section of the School of Social Sciences, Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad as well as Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Syahir Akram were also present at the meeting.

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Narrated Anas ibn Malik: Allah’s Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said, “He who abandons lying, having been false, will have a castle built for him just within Paradise. He who abandons disputing, having been speaking the truth, will have one built for him in the middle of Paradise. He whose character is good will have one built for him in the highest part of it.” [Tirmidhi transmitted this Hadith, saying this is a hasan tradition. The same is said in Sharh as-Sunnah, but in al-Masabih it is called gharib. - Al-Tirmidhi – Hadith Number 4831].