3 RISDEV STUDENTS PASSED THEIR VIVA WITH FLYING COLOURS

Praise to Allah SWT for the success of three RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Nor Hatizal Amarul Shah, Salimah Yahaya and Ahmad Shaifful Anuar in their viva voce on two consecutive days on 3 and 4 August 2017. Their viva took place at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and were divided into morning and afternoon session. Viva voce is a big step in completing their Ph.D research journey after struggling for nearly 3 years to complete their research. As an ISDEV regular practice, a mock viva prior to the viva voce takes place in order to challenge their capability on defending their PhD thesis. 

Norhatizal with her full attention before answering questions during her viva session

On 3rd August 2017, The first candidate, Nor Hatizal Amarul Shah defended her PhD thesis titled "Penentu Pemilihan Pembiayaan Perumahan Musyarakh Mutanaqisah dalam Kalangan Pengguna Perbankan Islam". The chairman for her viva was Profesor Dr. Abdul Ghani Kanesan bin Abdullah from the School of Education Studies, USM while the External Examiner was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmady bin Haris from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Her two Internal Examiners were Dr. Fadzila Azni binti Ahmad from ISDEV, USM and Dr. Nailul Morad bin Mohd Nor from School of Distance Education, USM. Her main supervisor is Assoc. Prof Dr. Zakaria Bahari and her co-supervisor Dr. Nor Asmat binti Ismail, were also present on the day.

Second candidate, Salimah Yahya faced her viva voce in the afternoon session. She was tested on the knowledge of her Ph.D thesis on "Faktor-faktor yang mempengaruhi penerimaan usahawan kecil Muslim di Kelantn terhadp Ar-Rahnu". She was under the supervision of Assoc. Prof Dr. Zakaria Bahari. The chairman of her viva was Profesor Dr. Jamilah Ahmad from the School of Communication, USM. The boards of examiners of her viva voce were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Asmady bin Haris from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as the External Examiner while Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi served as the Internal Examiners. 

Salimah in action during her viva session

During both viva sessions, it could be discerned that both of them was a little jittery but they managed to answer all questions calmly. The chairman of both viva voce declared that all examiners were pleased not only with their written thesis but also the manner in which both candidates were able to defend it excellently. Nor Hatizal and Salimah passed their viva with flying colours.

Meanwhile on 4th August 2017, Ahmad Shaifful Anuar Ahmad Shukor defended his Ph.D thesis in a viva voce that was held on friday, at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Ahmad Shaifful defended his thesis on "Pemerkasaan Pelaksanaan Wakaf Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia". Ahmad Shaifful viva’s Board of Examiners consisted of the Chairperson, Profesor Dato' Dr. Sohaimi Abdul Aziz from the School of Humanities, USM, external examiner, Prof. Madya Dr. Siti Mashitoh Mahamood from Universiti Malaya (UM) and internal examiners, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan and Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Ahmad Shaifful was also under the supervision of Assoc. Prof Dr. Zakaria Bahari.

Ahmad Shaifful Anuar during his viva session

Congratulations Norhatizal, Salimah and Ahmad Shaifful Anuar!!

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And recite to them the story of Adam's two sons, in truth, when they both offered a sacrifice (to Allah), and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. Said (the latter), "I will surely kill you." Said (the former), "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous (who fear Him) [al-Ma'idah, 5:27].

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Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If someone kills so much as a sparrow or anything larger without a just cause, then Allah the Exalted will ask him about it on the Day of Resurrection.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is a just cause?” The Prophet said, “A just cause is that you slaughter it for food, but you should not cut off its head and throw it aside.” [Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 4445; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Adh-Dhahabi]

HAPPY EID AL-ADHA

Wishing you & your loved ones a blessed Eid!

May Allah accept our efforts and sacrifices that we have presented before Him for the sake of Him and Islam.

Sincere thoughts from,

Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari

Director, ISDEV

&

the whole family of 

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), 

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

ROUND TABLE DISCOURSE ON ISLAMIC QUALITY STANDARD (IQS) FOR ISLAMIC HOSPITALITY

One for the memento - Group picture of the participants and speaker of the Round Table Discourse on IQS for Islamic Hospitality

On 26th July and 27th July, 2017, Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) successfully conducted a Round Table Discourse on Islamic Quality Standard (IQS) for Islamic Hospitality. The round table discourse is part of the data findings and analysis of the CLMV research grant. The two days discourse was held at Ibnu Khaldun Room, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

The speakers in action - very passionate in sharing the presented topic from left, Prof. Emeritus Dato' Wira Dr. Jamil Osman, Prof. Shaya'a Othman (centre) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor'ain Haji Othman (ringht) 

The round table discourse involved seven sessions where four sessions were held on the first day while the remaining three sessions was held on the second day program. The first session was  presented by Prof. Dr. Rahmah Ahmad H. Osman from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on the Concept of Islamic Quality whereas, the second session is presented by Prof. Emeritus Dato' Wira Dr. Jamil Osman from International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) East South East Asia on the topic entitle Developing Islamic Quality Index for Islamic Hospitality. The third session discussed on the Research in Islamic Quality Standard in Islamic Hospitality presented by Prof. Shaya'a Othman, the Chief Executive Office of Universal Crescent Standard Cente. The last session on the first day program was presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor'ain Haji Othman from the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) on the topic title Teaching Islamic Hospitality and Tourism.

Later that evening, a networking dinner hosted by ISDEV was held exclusively for all the participants of the round table discourse at BumbleDee's Cafe. All participants get together to share, expand and associate their networking between one another. All enjoys the taste of the scrumptious food that had been specially ordered for this occasion.

Networking Dinner hosted by ISDEV at Bumbledee's Cafe

On 27th July, the second day of the round table discourse, the morning session starts with the Sharing the Experience in the Islamic Hospitality Industry by Prof. Shaya’a Othman and the session continues with the sharing of Research experience in Islamic Hospitality and Tourism by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor’ain Bt. Haji Othman. The last session for the round table discourse was the discussion and conclusion session which was led by Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman. Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman were discussing on the potential and and opportunities in Islamic hospitality especially in IQS.

Full house at the Ibnu Khaldun Room, IPS, USM. All the participants are very eager to listen and focus on the presentation

The two days discourse was chaired by Dr. Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz and was attended by representatives from IIIT, Kolej Universiti Insaniah, Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Langkawi Tourism Academy, Universitas Darussalam Gontor as well as from USM, the representatives from School of Management, School of Humanities and  School of Housing, Building and Planning.

The round table discourse received an overwhelmed responses from all the participants. Based on the discussion, they were impressed with what they had learn and expressed their interest in the area of Islamic hospitality in which they find it as an interesting field to explore more. It is eagerly hope that this round table discourse mark the beginning of further cooperation in the near future between all participants and institutions.

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And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers [al-Shu'ara, 26:215].

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Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Hour will not be established until two groups fight each other while their claim is one and the same.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 6537; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

ISDEV DIRECTOR'S TARBIYYAH: THE REALISATION OF THE PRACTICE OF TAQWA IN ISDEV

Associate Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari delivered his Tarbiyyah at DKA

On 21st July 2017, as part of the ISDEV tradition, ISDEV monthly supervision was held with a main ageda of ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah. The Tarbiyyah is a medium to spread the positive vibe and to motivated all ISDEV family members. As for this month, ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari chose a title of 'The Realization of the Practice of Taqwa in ISDEV (Bagaimana Untuk Merealisasikan Amalan Bertaqwa Dalam ISDEV).

In beginning, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari reminded ISDEV family members about the words of Allah SWT regarding those who break his words. According to him, taqwa was an effort to obtain the blessing of Allah SWT and it is the key to happiness and success in this life and the hereafter. From the last Tarbiyyah, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari mentioned about unity of people who are searching taqwa and applied into their life will be guide by true ilm and Allah SWT. It is pleasure if ISDEV family members able to search the meaning of taqwa. Once we become a righteous person, the result will shows among administration staffs, academic staffs, students and even cleaner on the unity of taqwa.

In ensuring taqwa to come true, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari invites ISDEV family members to carry out the six following practices based on the words of Allah SWT and the hadith of Rasulullah SAW:

1) Charity
2) Redha
3) Patience
4) Always repent and confess mistake
5) Do not hurt or offend people
6) Maintain sillaturrahim and always taking care of the relationship

Hopefully all the advices and tarbiyyah from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari can be implemented by all ISDEV family members. 

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Until when (the dam of) Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend (al-Anbiya, 21:96]

ISDEV EIDUL FITRI GATHERING

ISDEV Lecturers and En Kamaruddin Merican with lecturer and staff from School of Social Sciences, USM

A belated but memorable news!

On Friday, 21 July, 2017 - 26 Syawal 1438H, ISDEV with the cooperation of ABI (ISDEV Associate Members) took the opportunity to organize an Eidul Fitri gathering for its fraternity and friends. It was one of the activities organized with the aim to provide the platform for ISDEV members to bind further the ukhuwwah. The celebration took place at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA) Hall at 11am. 

ISDEV Lecturers pose a memento for the Eidul Fitri gathering

ISDEV big family are enjoying the Hari Raya delicacies

The harmony in ISDEV is possible through the strength of ukhuwwah amongst the ISDEV fraternity. Everyone took the opportunity to catch up with one another while indulging in various traditional delicacies. Lemang, nasi impit, kuah kacang, serunding and Hari Raya cookies and cakes were offered that day for lunch. More than 50 ISDEV members made up of ISDEV lecturers, staff, students as well as colleagues and staff from School of Social Sciences and Graduate School of Business attended the simple Eidul-Fitri gathering this year.

ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari and ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad cutting the ISDEV's celebration cake

ISDEV Graduate Discourse: 6 More RISDEV Get the nod!

The ISDEV July Intellectual Graduate Discourse was held for two consecutive day which were on Wednesday and Thursday, 19 and 20 July, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The discourse was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Six ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal in three sessions in two days.

The first graduate discourse was held on 19 July 2017, in the morning session, the first candidate was Nur Sakiinah Ab Aziz with her PhD draft thesis on "Aplikasi Konsep Mutawatir Dalam Ilmu Qiraat Sebagai Kaedah Penentu Kesahan dan Kebolehpercayaan Data (KPKKD) Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam". She is currently supervised by Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Her draft thesis was evaluate by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. She has defended her Phd draft thesis very well and gets the nod to continue with the submission of her PhD.

Nur Sakiinah presenting her PhD Draft Thesis

The second candidate was Norashikin Binti Ahmad. Her PhD proposal on "Pemikiran Maqasid Al-Syari'at dalam Ekonomi Islam Arus Perdana" was evaluated by Dr Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. She is currently under the supervision of Dr Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Norashikin also received the approval to proceed with her PhD research.

Norashikin presenting her PhD proposal on "Pemikiran Maqasid Al-Syari'at dalam Ekonomi Islam Arus Perdana"

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal on 19 July 2017 is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan. Saidatana Siti Aishah pesented the proposal on "Perbandaran lestari Islam: Kajian Kes Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu Bandar Raya Islam (MPKB-BRI)". Her thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Azrin Ibrahim who gave her approval for the proposal to proceed with her PhD research.

Saidatana Siti Aishah explaining the bckground of her PhD research to all ISDEV fratenity

The second day of ISDEV July Intellectual Graduate Discourse continue on 20 July 2017 with three more ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal. The morning session starts with Surita Hartini with her PhD draft thesis on "Kelestarian Pembangunan Tanah Wakaf: Analisis Terhadap Perumahan Wakaf di Pulau Pinang". She is currently supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Her draft thesis was evaluate by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. Despite all the question asked from her examiner, she had successfully defended her PhD draft thesis to continue of the next step of submission of her PhD.

Surita Hartini with her PhD draft thesis on "Kelestarian Pembangunan Tanah Wakaf: Analisis Terhadap Perumahan Wakaf di Pulau Pinang"

The second candidate on 20 July 2017 was Yusrizal with his PhD proposal entitle "Pemikiran Ekonomi Politik Gerakan Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI)". He is currently supervised by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan took the responsibility to evaluate his PhD thesis proposal and get the approval to continue to write to complete his research.

Still going strong, Yusrizal answering the question from the examiner on his PhD thesis

The last candidate for ISDEV July graduate discourse was Siti Zanariah Haji Yusoff who is currently supervised by Dr Shahir Akram Hassan. She presented her PhD proposal on "Perhubungan Awam Dalam Perkhidmatan Hospitaliti Islam ". Her PhD proposal was evaluated by Dr. Murni Yusoff. Siti Zanariah get the approval from Dr Murni Yusoff to further her research with minor correction. 

Siti Zanariah in action while presenting her PhD Proposal on "Perhubungan Awam Dalam Perkhidmatan Hospitaliti Islam ".

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 six ISDEV PhD candidates!

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Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will come a time upon the people in which a person will not care from where he receives his wealth, either lawfully or unlawfully.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 1977; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

ISDEV Graduate Discourse in July 2017- Another 3 RISDEV Students Get The Nod

The ISDEV Intellectual Graduate Discourse was held on Wednesday, 5 July, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The discourse was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Three ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal in three sessions.

Ekarat Sitisan passionately presenting his PhD Draft Thesis for a nod to 

For the morning session, the first candidate was Ekarat Sitisan with his PhD draft tesis on Guidelines of Islamic Corporate Social responsibility of Islamic bank in Thailand. He is currently supervised by Assoc. Prof Dr. Zakaria Bahari. His draft tesis was evaluate by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Despite all the question asked from his examiner, he had successfully defended his PhD draft thesis to continue of the next step of submission of his PhD.

Syazalie Hirman presenting his PhD Proposal on the Teori Tingkah Laku Berteraskan Islam: Penilaian Semula Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)

The second candidate was Syazalie Hirman Ahmad Najib with his PhD proposal title on "Teori Tingkah Laku Berteraskan Islam: Penilaian Semula Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)". He is currently supervised by Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari took the responsibility to evaluate his PhD Thesis proposal.

Yusma Fariza enthusiastically presenting her PhD proposal to ISDEV Fratenity at the ISDEV Intellectual Graduate Discourse

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Yusma Fariza Yasin pesented the proposal on "Faktor-faktor kejayaan usahawan wanita produk kesihatan di Malaysia: Analisis berdasarkan faktor-faktor kejayaan khadijah binti Khuwaylid R.A". Her PhD thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Azrin Ibrahim. 

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 three ISDEV PhD candidates!

A NAS A WEEK - 8 DZUL QA'DAH 1438

Then do they await except that the Hour should come upon them unexpectedly? But already there have come (some of) its indications. Then what good to them, when it has come, will be their remembrance? [Muhammad, 47:18]

SHARE YOUR THOUGHTS BY JOINING INGRAW2017

In conjunction with the annual agenda of ISDEV, the 12th International ISDEV Graduate Workshop (INGRAW2017) has been scheduled to be held on 24 and 25 October 2017. INGRAW2017 is jointly organized by Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS) USM.  

INGRAW2017 is welcomed for abstract and full paper submission for those who plan to pursue studies and Master or PhD level in any fields with special reference to Islamic perspective, those who are currently a post-graduate student and conducting Islamic-based research in any fields of study. Those who have completed studies at Master or PhD level in the year of 2016 or 2017 in any Islamic-based fields, and also thesis supervisors, lecturers and anyone who is interested. 

For details, please visit http://ingraw2017.blogspot.my/ or contact Secretariat of INGRAW2017 at ingraw2017@gmail.com. 

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Abdullah ibn Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Ahead of the Hour the people will only greet with peace those whom they know, trade will spread until a woman will help her husband’s business, and the ties of family will be severed.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 3972; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

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But if they turn away, (O Muhammad), say, "Sufficient for me is Allah; there is no deity except Him. On Him I have relied, and He is the Lord of the Great Throne." [al-Tawbah, 9:129]

KPI'17 & TADABBUR ALAM: A NEW UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE

A photo session of the students and lecturers participated in both program

 As a realisation on the development of human aspects who are both physically and spiritually excellent, the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Unversiti Sains Malaysia organised a hands-on human development programme for its MISDEV15.2 students (ISDEV Postgraduate Masters (Mixed-Mode) students). This programme is an annual programme that emphasizes on the practical aspect of human development as an enrichment to the theoretical aspects covered in the class in the third semester on Human Development (SVW502). At the same time, MISDEV 16.2 (ISDEV Postgraduate Masters (Mixed-Mode) students) has also organized a program called Tadabbur Alam in fulfilling the requirement of Islamic epistemology and Tasawwur course (SEW501). Both programmes were merged for the first time in ISDEV outdoor activities.

A photo session before departed to KEDA Resort Bendang Man, Sik

Kem Pembangunan Insaniah (KPI'17) was held from 12-14 May 2017 at KEDA Resort Bendang Man, Sik, Kedah. However, it is more special this year when KPI'17 was collaborated with Tadabbur Alam. The KPI'17 chose a theme of 'Membangun jiwa insani, Membentuk khalifah sejati' whereas the Tadabbur Alam that focused on Tasawur, Development and Community chose a theme of 'Membentuk Tasawur Melalui Tadabbur Alam'. A total of 38 people joined the camp comprised of ISDEV lecturers, ISDEV students and Airlangga University students (UNAIR).

En route to KEDA Resort - All the participants are cherish with some activities in their journey to Sik, Kedah.

KPI’17 consisted of four cores activities. First was Public Speaking which covered the delivering of tazkirah, khutbah, parliamentary debate and presentation. Second was for the brothers to practice their role as Imam and Bilal. Third, the Art and Ethics of Slaughtering Management and fourthly was the Art and Ethics of Corpse Management. All these four activities were conducted on the three consecutive days they were there. It is a blessing as students received valuable feedback and comments by the lectures as these activities enhanced their skills or knowledge on the fard ‘ain and fard kifayah at the same time.

The presentation of the the Art and Ethics of Corpse Management from MISDEV 15.2 and Epistemology and Tassawur Corpse Management from MISDEV 16.2

The practical part of corpse management

The presentation of  Slaughter management by MISDEV 15.2, Epistemology and Tasawur of Slaughter management by MISDEV 16.2 and Practical of Slaughtering

For Misdev 16.2 Tadabbur Alam programme, the core activities were divided into two namely theoretical and practical. The theoretical part involved the presentation of Islamic Epistemology and Tasawwur that consist of a forum titled 'Tasawur GST', and the presentation regarding epistemology and Tasawwur of Slaughter management. Meanwhile, the practical part is the Tadabbur Alam that observed the nature resources such as bee, water, leaf, and soil.

Activities of Tazkirah, Khutbah, Forum by Misdev 16.2,  and Parliament Debate by Misdev 15.2

Tadabbur Alam and Recreational Activities

Apart from both programmes organized by Misdev 15.2 and Misdev 16.2 students, there was also a surprise planned by those students to celebrate Teacher's Day in advance. A video and cake have been presented during the closing ceremony as an appreciation to all the ISDEV lecturers.

Closing ceremony by Deputy Director of ISDEV, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and Teacher's Day Celebration 2017 

Both programme was successfully conducted due to the high commitment and relentless efforts by all those involved before, during and after the programme. All the programmes signified the hard work of everyone, ISDEV lecturers, students and staffs. It is hoped that everyone gained a lot of experience, knowledge and skills with resoluteness to be a more committed person spiritually and physically to Islam and fulfilling as a strong ukhuwwah (brotherhood). Alhamdulillah! 

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Zaid ibn Arqam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would supplicate, “O Allah, I seek refuge in you from disability, laziness, cowardice, miserliness, weakness, and the punishment of the grave. O Allah, grant my soul a sense of righteousness and purify it, for you are the best purifier. You are the Protector and Guardian. O Allah, I seek refuge in you from knowledge which does not benefit, from a heart that does not fear Allah, from a soul that is not content, and from a supplication that is not answered.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2722; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim]

EARN YOUR MASTER OF ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT DEGREE

Application for Master of Social Science (Islamic Development Management) for September 2017 intake is now open! Apply now. For more info please do not hesitate to contact us at 04-6533422 and visit us at isdev.usm.my.

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Those to whom hypocrites said, "Indeed, the people have gathered against you, so fear them." But it (merely) increased them in faith, and they said, "Sufficient for us is Allah, and (He is) the best Disposer of affairs."[Ali 'Imran, 3:173]

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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina during two days in which they were celebrating. The Prophet said, “What are these two days?” They said, “We would celebrate these two days in the time of ignorance.” The Prophet said, “Verily, Allah has replaced these two days with two better days: the day of sacrifices (eid al-adha) and the day of breaking fast (eid al-fitr).” [Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 1134; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Hajar]

HAPPY EID MUBARAK

Wishing you & your loved ones a blessed Eid!

Sincere thoughts from,

Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari

Director, ISDEV

&

the whole family of 

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), 

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

ANOTHER ACCOMPLISHMENT OF ISDEV STUDENTS

Alhamdulillah, Praise to Allah SWT for the success of two RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Wafdi Auni Mohamed and Abdul Hanis Embong as well as one MISDEV (ISDEV masters by research) candidate, Roslan Hassan in their viva voce on 5th May 2017 and 18th May 2017 respectively. The two viva session on 5th May took place at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and was divided into morning and afternoon session. Meanwhile Abdul Hanis Embong viva took place at Humanities conference room,USM.

In action - Wafdi Auni Mohamed tried his best to make examiners understand his ideas

The first candidate, Wafdi Auni Mohamed's viva voce was scheduled in the morning 5th May 2017. He defended his thesis on Islamic-Based Unity Government with Special Reference to Malay-Muslim Political Parties in Malaysia (Kerajaan Perpaduan Berteraskan Islam dengan Rujukan Khusus Kepada Parti Politik Melayu-Islam di Malaysia). Wafdi Auni was awarded a scale 1 for his show of confidence yet cool and very calm disposition in defending his written thesis.

Wafdi Auni Mohamed with his beloved wife cum number one supporter who was there throughout his viva voce

The chairperson for the Board of Examiners was Professor Dr. Abu Hassan Abu Bakar from Housing, Building and Planning (BHP), USM. In the meantime, Professor Dr. Badlisham Mohd Nasir from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) was the external examiner. His two internal examiners were Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi while Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi as his main supervisor. 

In action - Roslan Hassan calmly listen to the examiner questions

On the same day, once again another MISDEV (ISDEV masters by research) candidate, Roslan Hassan added the excellent record to ISDEV whenhe also awarded with a Scale 2 in his viva voce on his research on Organizational Conflict Management Method from the Islamic Perspective at The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) (Kaedah Pengurusan Konflik Organisasi dari Perspektif Islam di Majlis Bandaraya Shah Alam (MBSA).

Roslan Hassan with his Board of Examiners and his main supervisor Dr. Mohd Shakir Mohd Rosdi

The chairperson for the Board of Examiners was Professor Dr. Mahmod Sabri Harun from School of Management, USM. Meanwhile, Associate Professor Dr. Badlisham Mohd Nasir from Universiti Kebangsaaan Malaysia (UKM) was the external examiner. His internal examiners is Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. He was supervised by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. 

 Abdul Hanis Embong patiently explains the finer points of his PhD Thesis during his viva voce.

Meanwhile, on 18th May 2017, Abdul Hanis Embong has added the tally to ISDEV records of “Excellent PhD Thesis”. He had successfully defended his PhD thesis on The Application of Tafseer Methods in Islamic-Based Research Methods (Aplikasi Kaedah Tafsir Dalam Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam). His viva was held in the afternoon at Humanities Conference Room, School of Humanities, USM. 

Abdul Hanis Embong with his Board of Examiners and his main supervisor Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi

The chairperson for the Board of Examiners was Prof. Dato' Dr. Mokhtar Saidin, the Director of the Centre for Global Archaeological Research (CGAR), USM. Bombarded with questions from his External Examiner, Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd Yakud @ Zulkifli Bin Mohd Yusoff, from Academy of Islamic Studies, University Malaya who was online in conference video call via skype and two Internal Examiners, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi did not break his spirit in any way. He remained undaunted and was even able to answer all questions calmly. The examiners unanimously agreed to award him with scale 1. Abdul Hanis was supervised by Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and co-supervised by Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan.

It is truly and ardently believed that apart from the efforts of the candidates and all parties involved, the do'a (supplication) from all ISDEV members has added to the blessings of such blissful news.