THE 6TH IDMAC 2012

29 - 30 August - With the collaboration of the Social Transformation Platform, ISDEV has successfully organized the 6th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC2012) under the theme of Islamic Management of Human Development. The Conference was held at the Dewan Persidangan Universiti, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Two keynote addresses were delivered during the conference.

The first keynote address was presented by Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Director of ISDEV, titled "Conceptualizing Islamic Management of Human Development".

Shortly after his keynote address, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh's book on "Dilema Ummah di Malaysia" was launched.

Book cover of the launched book

On the second day, Chairman of the organizing committee, Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad gave the second keynote address on "Human Development Management in the Islamic Worldview".

Dr Fadzila Azni during her Keynote Address

The 6th IDMAC 2012 saw a total of 40 papers presented with close to 100 participants participating in the two day conference. The presentation of these papers were divided into three concurrent sessions with 14 sub-themes.

Since pictures are worth more than a thousand words, below are some of the pictures that detailed the event marking the 6th IDMAC 2012.

 

One for the Album - Some of the participants in the 6th IDMAC 2012

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY TEACHINGS

C05 packed with ISDEV members 

7 Sept – The benefits of reading, reciting and memorizing “Ayat Kursi” in Surah al-Baqarah verse 255 are enormous and abundant. This was the topic of discussion for the Tazkirah session presented by Ustazah Azrin Ibrahim. According to her, the notable advantages derived from the verse of Ayat Kursi are as follows:

1. Blessings contained therein as mentioned in a Hadith which was reported that Rasulullah SAW said: 

“Qur’an is a great word, and Surah al-Baqarah is the leader of the Qur’an and Ayatul Kursi is the leader of Surah al-Baqarah. In Ayat Kursi there are 50 words and for each word there are 50 blessings and good in it.”

2. A shield to protect one’s self, children and property ;

3. A provider of light in the realm of the grave (‘alam qubur);

4. Increase one’s ability to memorize;

5. Frequent recitation makes one’s own death easy; and

6. As a means to make one’s heart a thankful one (Shakireen).

All ears - ISDEV sisters in rapt concentration 

The tazkirah session was then followed by a discussion led by Ustaz Shakir on books that  can be used as a reference point for his sessions in future on tasawuf.

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And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant address them (harshly), they say (words of) peace [al-Furqan, 25:62].

THE 4th DBP-ISDEV BOOK WRITING WORKSHOP

13 - 14 May - The 4th DBP-ISDEV Book Writing Workshop lasted for two days and was held at C05. A total of three Editors from DBP including Tn. Hj Karim A. Bakar participated in this workshop.

Tuan Haji Karim with  Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh in a discussion

The workshop was held in an informal and relaxed manner. Each author was required to make an appointment with their own Editor to meet and discuss further on the progress of their manuscripts.It is hoped that the discussion would benefit the development of their writing.

A DBP Editor, Puan Rokiah, discussing with Encik Razali on his manuscript

Dr Fadzila Azni (second from left) attentively listening to DBP Editor, Puan Julia (left)

The next workshop is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 June at C05.

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Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "After eating Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam read this du'aa: Alhamdulillaahil-ladhi at-amanaa wa-saqaa-naa wa-ja-a-lanaa muslimeen (Translation: Praise be to Allah who fed us, and gave us drink and made us muslims) [Hadith from Shama-il Tirmidhi, Chapter 27. The Words That Of Rasoolullah - Before and After Eating, Hadith Number 004(182)].

ISDEV MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION: JULY 2012

27 JULY - This month's ISDEV Graduate Monthly Supervision saw a packed conference of Room C06, at the School of Social Sciences. More than 30 ISDEV members were present for this month's programme.

C06 - Fullhouse with ISDEV members

The programme started with a Tazkirah delivered by Ustaz Shahir Akram who discussed about the benefits that can be derived from observing the fast in conjunction with this holy month of Ramadhan.

A focused Ustaz Shahir giving his Tazkirah

In his speech, he explained that Muslims can obtain a lot of benefits from fasting. Among them are the increase in piety and faith to Allah SWT and to be able to cultivate oneself to be consistent (istiqamah) in doing a job. In addition by fasting one can also remain healthy and active. Thus he urged everybody to take this opportunity in this blessed month to increase the good and pious deeds besides and to perform the fast with sincerity solely for the sake of Allah SWT.

A cool, calm and collected Dr Fadzila Azni taking a breather during her lecture

The programme then continued with the main objective which is the supervision on "Referencing in Thesis According to the APA Format". Dr. Fadzila Azni led this session by providing a detailed explanation on the various situations and styles of citing a reference in the APA format. A lively questions and answer sessions transpired throughout her lecture. 

One of the points prepared and presented by Dr Fadzil Azni 

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O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, (all) that is of the matters (requiring) determination [Luqman, 31:17].

LETTER FROM ACEH: IFTAR IPA-ISDEV

Assalamu'alaikum Wr. Wb

Alhamdulillah, segala puji kepada Allah SWT dan shalawat untuk junjungan yang mulia Rasulullah SAW.

Walaupun sudah berada di penghujung dari Ramadhan 1433 H, pelajar 

dan alumni ISDEV Aceh yang sudah berada di Banda Aceh mengambil kesempatan untuk tetap merekatkan ukhuwwah Islamiyah dengan mengadakan majlis berbuka puasa yang dilaksanakan di Rumah Makan Istana pada tanggal 16 Agustus 2012.

Majlis berbuka puasa dimaksudkan untuk meraikan teman-teman yang sedang berjuang untuk menyelesaikan perkuliahan di ISDEV USM, menguatkan tali ukhuwwah karena telah lama tak berjumpa dan mendengarkan berbagai informasi terbaru tentang ISDEV dari teman-teman yang baru kembali dari Penang.

Dalam majlis tersebut juga di isi dengan tausiah Ramadhan yang disampaikan oleh Bapak Nizam. Dalam tausiahnya, Bapak Nizam berpesan untuk tetap menjaga semangat perjuangan yang selama ini telah terbina selama menuntut ilmu di ISDEV, bahawa kita berjuang bukan untuk mendapatkan dunia tapi kita berharap Allah ridha terhadap apa yang kita sedang lakukan. Beliau juga mengingatkan anggota majlis berbuka puasa untuk tidak sombong terhadap semua yang telah dicapai. Itu semua adalah kenikmatan yang mesti kita syukuri kepada Allah.

Dalam majlis berbuka puasa IPA-ISDEV (Ikatan Pelajar dan Alumni-ISDEV) dihadiri oleh Muhammad Yasir Yusuf, Bapak Surya Darma, Bapak Meldi, Haris, Bapak Agus dan Bapak Nizam berjalan dengan penuh khidmat dan dilanjutkan dengan shalat berjamaah dan makan malam bersama.

Semoga semangat perjuangan yang telah di dapat selama belajar di ISDEV boleh dibawa dan dibahagi kepada teman-teman lainnya di berbagai institusi, tempat warga ISDEV bekerja.

Saya turut lampirkan photo-photo acara, semoga Allah selalu memberikan keberkahan dan rahmat kepada Prof Syukri dan semua guru-guru ISDEV yang telah mendidik pelajar-pelajar ISDEV dengan hati dan keikhlasan. Tidak ada kebaikan yang disia-siakan oleh Allah. Setiap kebaikan akan dibalas oleh Allah dengan 10 kebaikan lainnya. Amin.

Salam Rindu

Muhammad Yasir Yusuf
Pelajar ISDEV yang Terus Belajar Dari Guru-Guru ISDEV
State Institute of Islamic Studies
Institut agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Ar-Raniry
Darussalam, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

email: yasir_yusuf@yahoo.com dan 

       m.yasiryusuf@gmail.com

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Yahya related to me from Malik that Muadh ibn Jabal said, “The last advice the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, gave me when I put my foot in the stirrup was that he said, ‘Make your character good for the people, Muadh ibn Jabal!’ ” [Al-Muwatta – Hadith 47.1.1].

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Who spend (in the cause of Allah) during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good [Aali 'Imraan, 3:134].

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Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) never proceeded (for the prayer) on the Day of 'Id-ul-Fitr unless he had eaten some dates. Anas also narrated: The Prophet used to eat odd number of dates [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 15: The Two Festivals ('Ids), Hadith Number 73].

ISDEV IFTAR FOR 1433H/2012

Prior to Breaking of Fast:  ISDEV members reciting the doa after the tahlil

26 July - ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh together with his beloved family broke the Ramadhan fast on the night of Thursday, with all ISDEV members at the Banquet Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia. About 100 members consisting of lecturers and students gathered for this ISDEV annual faith-filled event. 

ISDEV members in preparation  to break the fast 

According to Prof Muhammad Syukri in his opening speech, Muslims abstain from food and liquid during the daylight hours of the holy month of Ramadhan and break the fast at sunset. The breaking of fast together is a way to share Islamic traditions and enjoy a meal together in friendship. Sharing food with others is an important part of marking the holiest month in Islam. Everybody is commanded to be very generous.

 ISDEV members awaiting the azan to break the fast 

Guests at the dinner broke the fast with dates, te traditional way to end a Ramadhan fast and other fruits as well as with some  traditional Malay 'kueh'. The congregational Maghrib prayer took place after having a simple brake with Ustaz Shahir Akram leading the jema'ah . He was  also the Imam for the congregational Isya'  prayer as well.

ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukir Salleh (in blue) enjoying the sumptuous spread

Guests then dined on the Malay-styled dishes and took this opportunity to acquaint with ISDEV family members. Indirectly, this will strengthen the relationship among ISDEV members.

As One - ISDEV members during the congregational prayers

The event came to an end when the Tarawih prayer took place which was led by Ustaz Wan Khairul Firdaus. May this event received the blessings of Allah SWT and that everyone is given the physical and mental strength to continue with their fast in this holy month of Ramadhan.

TWO ISDEV PHD CANDIDATES OFFICIALLY RECEIVED THEIR DOCTORATE TITTLE

left-right : Ustaz Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Muhammad Yasir Yusoff

3 May - Congratulations and praise to Allah SWT for the success of two ISDEV PhD candidates, Ustaz Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Muhammad Yasir Yusoff. They had finally completed their studies and have now officially received their doctorate title.

It has become a practice in ISDEV for the candidates to attend the mock viva a day prior to the actual viva. It is aimed at providing a realistic presentation for the candidates to enable them to adequately prepare for the actual viva.

The  candidates during their mock viva

The first candidate, Ustaz Shukri hanapi's viva voce was scehduled in the morning. It could be discerned that he was a little jittery but he managed to answer all questions calmly. The chairman of the viva voce declared that all examiners were pleased not only with his written thesis but also the manner in which he was able to defend it excellently. He added that his thesis ought to be awarded at the School's level the very least, if not at the University's level.

Performing solat hajat before the actual viva

Ustaz  Shukri with his examiners and supervisors

2:30pm saw Ustaz Yasir's turn for his viva voce. The air was definitely tensed as the candidate was fielded various questions from the examiners. Although he was unable to agree to some of the questions asked and suggestions given by the examiners, he had managed to control the situation and respond with utmost calmness and clarity.

The supporters

However, all wells that ends well. The palpitations that he might have felt during the oral examinations were well worth it. Ustaz Yasir who hails from Acheh, received the great news that he had passed his viva voce with flying colours and that his thesis should also be nominated for the best thesis award.

Congratulations to both candidates!

A NAS A WEEK - 25 RAMADHAN 1433H

 He has certainly succeeded who purifies himself [al-A'laa,87:14].

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'A'isha (radhi Allahu 'anha) reported that when the last ten nights began Allah's Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) kept awake at night (for prayer and devotion), wakened his family, and prepared himself to observe prayer (with more vigour) [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 006: The Book of Fasting (Kitab al-Sawm), Chapter 40, Hadith Number 2643].

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY TEACHINGS

8 May- The tazkirah for this week was presented by Wan Nurhaniza with the title 'Anger and Forgiveness'. She started her tazkirah with a fact that everyone must have felt angry before. However it was wise to control that angry feeling. 

According to her, in situation of anger, we must immediately think positive and look to our own mistakes rather than searching for other people's mistakes. If we are able to do that then we will be more willing to forgive others. Indeed to forgive another person could relieve other negative feelings within us and thus prevent us from being directly tied to those negative feelings.

Ustaz Syakir delivering his lessons for the day

After the Tazkirah, the week's lesson was continued by Ustaz Syakir who focused on the topic the way to benefit and understand knowledge.

PhD PROPOSAL PRESENTATION: 3 CANDIDATES GET THE NOD

26 & 27 July- Three Ph.D candidates from the Islamic Development Management Department (Bahagian Pengurusan Pembangunan Islam, PPI) administered by ISDEV had successfully defended their PhD research proposals at the School of Social Sciences' Conference Room.

Ustaz Wan Mohd Khairul Firdaus presenting his PhD Proposal

On 26th July, 2012, the first candidate was Ustaz Wan Mohd Khairul Firdaus Wan Khairuldin from Terengganu. He is a newly registered student of PPI for a mere three months . He defended his Ph.D proposal entitled Aplikasi Proses Pemfatwaan dalam Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam.  The candidate is supervised by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and co-supervised by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. The research proposal was commented by Dr. Zakaria Bahari who gave his approval to proceed.

A busy Dr Zakaria  - giving his comments on the candidates proposals

A confident Azuar presenting his PhD Proposal

The second candidate, Azuar Juliandi an Indonesian, is supervised by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and co-supervised by Dr. Zahri Hamat. His PhD research proposal is on the Pengaruh Latihan dan Sokongan Kepimpinan ke atas Budaya dan Prestasi Pekerja Menurut Perspektif Islam. The research proposal was also commented by Dr. Zakaria Bahari who gave the approval to proceed with the thesis proper.

Ustaz Shahir Akram was all smiles after getting the nod to proceed 

The next day, on the 27th July, 2012, the third candidate, Ustaz Shahir Akram Hassan from Terengganu defended his Ph.D research proposal. His PhD proposal is on the Kaedah Penaakulan Mantik untuk Penyelidikan Berkaitan Islam . Dr. Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar assessed and commented on the proposal and later gave the approval  to proceed. The candidate is supervised by Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and co-supervised by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad.

One of the slides prepared and presented

Congratulations to all three candidates!

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So when the Qur'an is recited, then listen to it and pay attention that you may receive mercy [al-A'raaf, 7:204].

ISDEV GRADUATE DISCOURSE - PHD THESIS & PROPOSAL PRESENTATION

17 May - Three ISDEV PhD candidates, Marlina Ekawati presented her PhD thesis while Kasyful Mahali and Irfan presented their PhD proposals  in front of more than 50 attendees consisting of ISDEV Director and Deputy Director, lecturers as well as students at the Conference Hall, C06, School of Social Sciences.

First candidate, Marlina Ekawati presented on "Pengurusan Zakat di Kota Malang, Indonesia: Analisis daripada Perspektif Muzakki dan Institusi Zakat". She is currently a student under the supervision of Dr. Zahri Hamat while Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad acted as her co-supervisor.

Dr.Hasanah Abd Khafidz evaluated Marlina's PhD thesis and gave her views and comments on how it could further be improved.

Marlina Ekawti presenting her PhD Thesis

Dr. Hasanah taking a break after commenting on Marlina's PhD Thesis

The second candidate was Kasyful Mahali with his PhD proposal on "Perancangan Pembangunan Kota Medan: Satu Kajian dari Perspektif Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam". Dr. Zahri Hamat evaluated his PhD proposal. Kasyful is currently a student under the supervision of Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh and his co-supervisor, Dr.Fadzila Azni Ahmad.

A confident Kasyful presenting his PhD proposal

 Dr Zakaria giving his suggestions in the presence of ISDEV members

Dr. Zaini Abu Bakar took his turn to evaluate and gave comments for the last candidate, Irfan. He presented his proposal thesis on the title "Perakaunan Zakat Perniagaan : Kajian Kes di Baitulmal Acheh, Indonesia". He is a student under the supervision of Dr.Zahri Hamat while Dr.Fadzila Azni is his co- supervisor.

Irfan seriously putting his point across while presenting his PhD proposal

A tense and serious moment - Dr Zaini with his comments on Irfan's PhD proposal

Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh as the chairman for the day finally announced that Marlina's PhD Thesis and Kasyful and Irfan PhD proposals were accepted. Marlina had been given the mandate to submit her PhD thesis while the Kasyful and Irfan both received the endorsement to proceed further to the next level.

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY'S TEACHINGS

Dr Muhammad Tahir giving his Tazkirah

13 March - "Bersyukur"- means to express our gratitude to Allah SWT for all the blessings - covering all aspects and circumstances in life - conferred upon us. As a servant of Allah SWT of this earth, we should be grateful with what we have. This topic was discussed during the Tazkirah session by Dr. Muhammad Tahir. The main focus of this discussion was on how to express our grateful attitude via our daily routine.

According to him, being grateful can be divided into two categories which are physical and spiritual. Physical gratitude is tangible and can be seen by the eyes while spiritual gratitude is intangible. It is done through the heart, mind, and desires.

After the Tazkirah session, Ustaz Shukri Hanapi pursued the discussion on beautifying the deeds of the heart by way of the cleansing of  physical bodily parts. The focus for this week was on the eyes.