A NAṢ A WEEK - 9 SYAWAL 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: A man asked the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, “Who is most deserving of my good company?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked, “Then who?” The Prophet said “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your mother.” The man asked again, “Then who?” The Prophet said, “Your father.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5626, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2548. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

 عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ مَنْ أَحَقُّ النَّاسِ بِحُسْنِ صَحَابَتِي قَالَ أُمُّكَ قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ قَالَ ثُمَّ أُمُّكَ قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ قَالَ ثُمَّ أُمُّكَ قَالَ ثُمَّ مَنْ قَالَ ثُمَّ أَبُوكَ

5626 صحيح البخاري كتاب الأدب باب من أحق الناس بحسن الصحبة]

[2548 صحيح مسلم كتاب البر والصلة والآداب باب بر الوالدين وأنهما أحق به

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2010/09/12/honor-mother-then-father/

ISDEV FOUNDER TARBIYYAH: THE IMPORTANCE OF RASA BERTUHAN

The poster circulated through social media announcing the schedule for ISDEV Founder Tarbiyyah session 

The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) believes in providing an all round and all encompassing intellectual and academic development for all ISDEV postgraduate students. Among the regular and scheduled activities, all aim at enhancing the lives of all ISDEV members - intellectually, physically and spiritually - there is the monthly ISDEV Tarbiyyah series that has been meticulously arranged for the benefit of all. The ISDEV Tarbiyyah series consist of the ISDEV Director Tarbiyyah and the ISDEV Founder Tarbiyyah. In facing to terms with the new normal brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, these activities continue to take place online through ISDEV USM facebook medium at https://www.facebook.com/official.isdev/ .

The opening slide to ISDEV Founder Tarbiyyah.

The recent ISDEV Founder Tarbiyyah took up the challenge by providing the session online. With the title on "Contoh Rasa Bertuhan" (Examples to Feeling Godliness), Professor Dr Muhammad Syukri Salleh, addressed and provided a fatherly reminder to ISDEV fraternity on why this Rasa Bertuhan is important in ISDEV.

The introduction to the topic - Rasa Bertuhan.

In this session Prof Syukri started by asking a simple yet pertinent question as to who in ISDEV can be regarded as the icon for Rasa Bertuhan? Prof then proceeded to give examples of three personalities whom he believed personified Rasa Bertuhan well. They had at least these three common features:-

1. Allah SWT is very close to them;
2. Whatever is experienced in their lives, be it blessings and tribulations, all are related back to     Allah SWT; and
3.  Allah SWT is the place for all their complaints, solitude, and solace, a place to beseech and implore, the place for all things.

The first seven of the eleven characteristics.

Prof Syukri then went to detail these three common features by sharing 11 characteristics as to how these three personalities went about their daily lives exhibiting the embedded Rasa Bertuhan within them. He also advised ISDEV members that the way to Rasa Bertuhan is to carry out all the obligatory acts of worships as well as to strive to increase the listed suggested nawafil deeds. The ways to feel Godliness within is, among other things, by way of solat jemaah, observing the nawafil fast on Mondays and Thursdays, keeping the beard, being cautious of food intake, heart-to-heart teaching and learning methods, among others.

Continuation of the eleven characteristics of the three personalities highlighted by Prof Syukri.

There are at least five effects that can be felt when one strives and is successful in embedding Rasa Bertuhan within the fabric of one's being. Not in terms of priority, firstly ideas can come on its own. Secondly, the ease of moving those ideas to reality. Thirdly, the ease of rizq (in term of finances and space or time). Fourthly, the ability to face problems and challenges with a cool disposition and finally, elevation from one level to the next level within a short period of time. It is Allah SWT who chooses who will get the rizq to feel such a blessing.

Rasa Bertuhan = one of the traits of Taqwa.

In a nutshell, Prof Syukri closed his Tarbiyyah session that day by stating that the equivalence of Rasa Bertuhan is one of the traits of taqwa (consciousness of Allah SWT). 

A NAṢ A WEEK - 2 SYAWAL 1441H

Those who believe, do good deeds, keep up the prayer, and pay the prescribed alms will have their reward with their Lord: no fear for them, nor will they grieve [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 277 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem].

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 25 RAMADHAN 1441H

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said regarding the Night of Decree, “It is a calm night, neither hot nor cold, and the sun arises on it red and feeble.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Ibn Khuzaymah 2049. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani].

عَنِ ابْنِ عَبَّاسٍ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي لَيْلَةِ الْقَدْرِ لَيْلَةٌ طَلْقَةٌ لا حَارَّةٌ وَلا بَارِدَةٌ تُصْبِحُ الشَّمْسُ يَوْمَهَا حَمْرَاءَ ضَعِيفَةً

2049 صحيح ابن خزيمة كتاب الصيام جماع أبواب ذكر الليالي التي كان]

[5475 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح في صحيح الجامع

 

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2014/07/25/laylat-al-qadr-peaceful-calm/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 18 RAMADHAN 1441H

Truly We sent it down on a blessed night –– We have always sent warnings –– [The English translation of Surah ad-Dukhan (44), ayah 3 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem].

 

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SMOOTH SAILING - THE FIRST ONLINE VIVA VOCE FOR ISDEV

An online poster circulated within ISDEV fratenity to remind all of Brother Ibrahim's viva voce later that day.

The Movement Control Order (MCO) that is in place has not hampered or dampened the scholarly pursuit of the lecturers and students at the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student, Brother Ibrahim Musa Gani, had the opportunity to be the first in ISDEV to face his viva voce online.  The appointed day for his much anticipated viva voce was scheduled on Wednesday 22 April 2020 at 2:30 pm.   

The online viva  voce session in progress. In the top - right corner is ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram while next to him is
the Chairperson, Prof. Dr. Professor Hairul Nizam.

At the appointed hour, Brother Ibrahim who was all set to respond and answer the bombardment of questions or comments from the panel of examiners, was ready in all aspects - physically, spiritually and intellectually. Brother Ibrahim, from Nigeria, pursued his PhD thesis research on the relationship between the development of Islamic financial sector to that of economic growth in Malaysia. 

Another view of the online viva voce taking place. In the Top- centre is Assoc. Prof. Asmaddy from USIM.

His panel of examiners consisted of the Chairman, Professor Dr. Hairul Nizam Ismail from the School of Educational Studies, USM while the external examiner was Associate Professor Dr Asmaddy Haris from the Faculty of Economy & Muamalat, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). In the meantime the two internal exmainers were Dr. Nailul Murad Mohd Nor from the School of Distance Education (PPPJJ), USM and Dr Murni Yusoff from ISDEV, USM. His two supervisors, Dr Azreen Hamiza Abd Aziz and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari were also present in the online viva voce session. Dr Shahir Akram Hassan, ISDEV Director was also present throughout.

The online mock viva taking place.

As usual, going online does not hamper ISDEV's tradition of conducting a mock viva a day before the scheduled viva date. In embracing the new normal, its the virtual platform used for the mock viva session which is a closed one with only Brother Ibrahim's two supervisors allowed to participate as well as other RISDEV students. 

The announcement made regarding the mock viva. Dr Azreen Hamiza, Ibrahim's main supervisor, chaired the meet.

Another ISDEV tradition of performing nawafil solat hajat prior to a RISDEV student's viva, was also observed. The only difference, in this new normal, instead of performing it together as a congregation (jemaah), a gentle reminder (as stated in the poster above) was sent to all ISDEV fraternity encouraging each and everyone to perform the nawafil prayer that morning in the comfort of one's place - wherever that maybe.

ISDEV members sending positive messages to Brother Ibrahim in the morning of his viva. 

Alhamdulillah and Congratulations Brother Ibrahim Musa Gani you have definitely made it!

A NAṢ A WEEK - 11 RAMADHAN 1441H

Aisha reported: I said, “O Messenger of Allah, if I know which night is the Night of Decree, what should I say during it?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Say: O Allah, you are pardoning and generous. You love to forgive, so forgive me.” [Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 3513. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Nawawi]

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ قُلْتُ يَا رَسُولَ اللَّهِ أَرَأَيْتَ إِنْ عَلِمْتُ أَيُّ لَيْلَةٍ لَيْلَةُ الْقَدْرِ مَا أَقُولُ فِيهَا قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قُولِي اللَّهُمَّ إِنَّكَ عُفُوٌّ كَرِيمٌ تُحِبُّ الْعَفْوَ فَاعْفُ عَنِّي

[3513 سنن الترمذي كتاب الدعوات باب منه]

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2015/07/12/laylat-al-qadr-dua-ramadan/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 4 RAMADHAN 1441H

It was in the month of Ramadan that the Quran was revealed as guidance for mankind, clear messages giving guidance and distinguishing between right and wrong. So any one of you who is present that month should fast, and anyone who is ill or on a journey should make up for the lost days by fasting on other days later. God wants ease for you, not hardship. He wants you to complete the prescribed period and to glorify Him for having guided you, so that you may be thankful [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 185 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem]

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 26 SYA'ABAN 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said when the month of Ramadan arrived, “The month of Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which Allah Almighty has obligated you to fast. In it the gates of the heavens are opened, and in it the gates of Hellfire are closed, and in it the devils are chained, and in it is a night that is better than a thousand months. Thus, whoever is deprived of its good is truly deprived.” [Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7108. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ لَمَّا حَضَرَ رَمَضَانُ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَدْ جَاءَكُمْ رَمَضَانُ شَهْرٌ مُبَارَكٌ افْتَرَضَ اللَّهُ عَلَيْكُمْ صِيَامَهُ تُفْتَحُ فِيهِ أَبْوَابُ الْجَنَّةِ وَيُغْلَقُ فِيهِ أَبْوَابُ الْجَحِيمِ وَتُغَلُّ فِيهِ الشَّيَاطِينُ فِيهِ لَيْلَةٌ خَيْرٌ مِنْ أَلْفِ شَهْرٍ مَنْ حُرِمَ خَيْرَهَا قَدْ حُرِمَ

7108 مسند أحمد باقي مسند المكثرين]

[12/134 المحدث أحمد شاكر خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في مسند أحمد

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/07/24/ramadan-blessed-mercy/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 19 SYA'ABAN 1441H

You who believe, fasting is prescribed for you, as it was prescribed for those before you, so that you may be mindful of God [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 183 by Prof. Muhammad Abdel Halem].

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 12 SYA'ABAN 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Allah did not send down any disease but that he also sent down the cure.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5354. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari].

Ibn al-Qayyim said, “This is generally true for diseases of the heart, the spirit, the body, and their cures.” [Source: al-Jawāb al-Kāfī 1/8]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَا أَنْزَلَ اللَّهُ دَاءً إِلَّا أَنْزَلَ لَهُ شِفَاءً

5354 صحيح البخاري كتاب الطب باب ما أنزل الله داء إلا أنزل له شفاء]

وقال ابن القيم وَهَذَا يَعُمُّ أَدَوَاءَ الْقَلْبِ وَالرُّوحِ وَالْبَدَنِ وَأَدْوِيَتِهَا

[1/8 الجواب الكافي لمن سأل عن الدواء الشافي

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2019/07/07/cures-physical-mental-spiritual/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 5 SYA'ABAN 1441H

(One Day) you will remember what I am saying to you now, So I commit my case to God: God is well aware of His servants.’ [The English translation of Surah Ghafir (40), ayah 44 by Prof. Muhammad Abdel Halem].

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فَسَتَذْكُرُونَ مَا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ ۚ وَأُفَوِّضُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ - 40:https://quran.com/40

فَسَتَذْكُرُونَ مَا أَقُولُ لَكُمْ ۚ وَأُفَوِّضُ أَمْرِي إِلَى اللَّهِ ۚ إِنَّ اللَّهَ بَصِيرٌ بِالْعِبَادِ - 40:44

A NAṢ A WEEK - 28 RAJAB 1441H

Abu Mas’ud reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, among the words people obtained from the prophets are this: If you feel no shame, do as you wish.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 3296. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

Ibn Rajab said, “The scholars interpret this saying in two ways. First, that it is a command of caution and warning, meaning if there is no shame, do as you wish, for Allah will repay you accordingly… Second, that it is a command of description, meaning that whoever does not have shame will do as he wishes, for it is shame that prevents evil deeds.” [Source: Jāmi’ al-Ulūm wal-Ḥikam 20]

عن أبي مسعود عقبة قَالَ قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ إِنَّ مِمَّا أَدْرَكَ النَّاسُ مِنْ كَلَامِ النُّبُوَّةِ إِذَا لَمْ تَسْتَحْيِ فَافْعَلْ مَا شِئْتَ

[3296 صحيح البخاري كتاب أحاديث الأنبياء باب حديث الغار]

قال ابن رجب وَأَهْلُ هَذِهِ الْمَقَالَةِ لَهُمْ طَرِيقَانِ أَحَدُهُمَا أَنَّهُ أَمْرٌ بِمَعْنَى التَّهْدِيدِ وَالْوَعِيدِ وَالْمَعْنَى إِذَا لَمْ يَكُنْ حَيَاءٌ فَاعْمَلْ مَا شِئْتَ فَاللَّهُ يُجَازِيكَ عَلَيْه … وَالطَّرِيقُ الثَّانِي أَنَّهُ أَمْرٌ وَمَعْنَاهُ الْخَبَرُ وَالْمَعْنَى أَنَّ مَنْ لَمْ يَسْتَحْيِ صَنَعَ مَا شَاءَ فَإِنَّ الْمَانِعَ مِنْ فِعْلِ الْقَبَائِحِ هُوَ الْحَيَاءُ

[20 جامع العلوم والحكم]

A NAṢ A WEEK - 21 RAJAB 1441H

Those who spend (freely) whether in prosperity or in adversity; who restrain anger and pardon (all) men; for Allah loves those who do good.  ⁴⁵³ [The English translation of Surah 3 - Aali 'Imran, ayah 134 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

Note:

453 - Another definition of the righteous (vv. 134-35). So far from grasping material wealth, they give freely, of themselves and their substance, not only when they are well-off and it is easy for them to do so, but also when they arc in difficulties, for other people may be in difficulties at the same time. They do not get ruffled in adversity, or get angry when other people behave badly, or their own good plans fail. On the contrary they redouble their efforts. For the charity-or good deeds-is all the more necessary in adversity. And they do not throw the blame on others. Even where such blame is due and correction is necessary, their own mind is free from a sense of grievance, for they forgive and cover other men's faults. This as far as other people are concerned. But we may be ourselves at fault, and perhaps we brought some calamity on ourselves. The righteous man is not necessarily perfect. In such circumstances his behaviour is described in the next verse.

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 14 RAJAB 1441

Ibn Umar reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Listening to and obeying the leader is an obligation upon a Muslim, whether he likes it or dislikes it, as long as he is not commanded to disobey Allah. If he is commanded to disobey Allah, there is no listening or obedience.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2796, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1839. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ السَّمْعُ وَالطَّاعَةُ عَلَى الْمَرْءِ الْمُسْلِمِ فِيمَا أَحَبَّ وَكَرِهَ مَا لَمْ يُؤْمَرْ بِمَعْصِيَةٍ فَإِذَا أُمِرَ بِمَعْصِيَةٍ فَلَا سَمْعَ وَلَا طَاعَةَ 

6725 صحيح البخاري كتاب الأحكام باب السمع والطاعة للإمام ما لم تكن معصية ]

[1839 صحيح مسلم كتاب الإمارة باب وجوب طاعة الأمراء في غير معصية وتحريمها في المعصية

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2013/07/15/obey-unless-command-sin/

DIRECTOR'S TARBIYYAH: HONOUR ISDEV TRADITIONS

When ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram speaks, all eyes and ears are attentive.

The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is a one-of-its-kind research centre. It is steeped in traditions which have been observed since prior to its inception, when ISDEV was still just a virtual centre at the School of Social Sciences, USM. One of the long lasting traditions is the short tazkirah sessions held at every lecture just before the start of the class as well as the monthly ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah.

The opening slide to ISDEV Dirrector's Tarbiyyah.

For the month of February 2020, the topic of choice by ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan for the ISDEV Director Tarbiyyah's slot held on the 21st instant was on "Preserving ISDEV Traditions". He started his tarbiyyah with an activity through mentimeter.com and requested all to list at list five ISDEV traditions. The activity proved very fruitful as scores of answers were given among which the popular ones are Tuesdays Study Sessions and congregational Solat Hajat pre-viva voce.

Dr Shahir Akram, elaborating further on the three basic ISDEV traditions.

Dr Shahir agreed with the findings from the activity held but he said that among the many traditions that are mentioned in the list there are three basic traditions that he wants all ISDEV members to honour, observe and follow closely at all times, The three are (1) KEEPING TIME - be punctual at all times whether for  ISDEV programme and activities or for other programme; (2) ALIGNMENT (keselarasan) of thoughts and actions which can be also translated in the outward appearance and last but not the least (3) SHARING GOOD NEWS which is part of the sunnah of Rasulullah SAW.

A NAṢ A WEEK - 7 RAJAB 1441H

O ye that believe! betray not the trust of Allah and the apostle nor misappropriate knowingly things entrusted to you.  ¹²⁰⁰  [The English translation of Surah 8, al-Anfaal ayah 27 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali]

Note:

1200 - Trusts may be of various kinds: (1) property, goods, credit, etc.; (2) plans, confidences, secrets, etc.; (3) knowledge, talents, opportunities, etc., which we are expected to use for our fellowmen. Men may betray the trust of Allah and His Prophet by misusing property, or abusing the confidence reposed in them, or the knowledge or talents given to them. On that special occasion, when the plans for the protection of Allah's worshippers against annihilation were of special importance, the Prophet's trust and confidence had to be guarded with special care. Occasions for scrupulously respecting the trust and confidence of our fellow-men occur every day in our life, and few of us can claim perfection in this respect. Hence the special distinction of the Prophet of Allah, who earned the title of Al-Amin, the one who was true to every trust reposed in him. 

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 30 JAMADIL AKHIR 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, Allah has written for the son of Adam his portion of adultery which he will inevitably commit: the adultery of the eyes is a lustful look, the adultery of the tongue is lustful speech. The soul craves and yearns; the passions will affirm or deny.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6238, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2657. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ‏ إِنَّ اللَّهَ كَتَبَ عَلَى ابْنِ آدَمَ حَظَّهُ مِنَ الزِّنَى أَدْرَكَ ذَلِكَ لاَ مَحَالَةَ فَزِنَى الْعَيْنَيْنِ النَّظَرُ وَزِنَى اللِّسَانِ النُّطْقُ وَالنَّفْسُ تَمَنَّى وَتَشْتَهِي وَالْفَرْجُ يُصَدِّقُ ذَلِكَ أَوْ يُكَذِّبُهُ

6238 صحيح البخاري كتاب القدر باب وحرام على قرية أهلكناها أنهم لا يرجعون]

[2657 صحيح مسلم كتاب القدر باب كابن آدم له الزنا وغيرها

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https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/01/08/decreed-portion-of-zina/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 23 JAMADIL AKHIR 1441H

"I (Satan) will mislead them and I will create in them false desires; I will order them to slit the ears of cattle and to deface the (fair) nature created by Allah." Whoever forsaking Allah takes Satan for a friend hath of a surety suffered a loss that is manifest.  ^{629   630   631} [The English translation of Surah 4 - an-Nissa', ayah 119 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

Notes:
629 - Satan's deceptions are with false desires, false superstitions, and false fears.

630 - Slitting the ears of cattle is just one instance of the superstitions to which men become slaves when they run after false gods. Astrology, magic, and vain beliefs in things that do not exist lead men away from Allah, the one true God. 

631 - To deface the (fair) nature created by Allah; there is both a physical and a spiritual meaning. We see many kinds of defacements practised on men and animals, against their true nature as created by Allah, partly on account of superstition, partly on account of selfishness. Spiritually the case is even worse. How many natures are dwarfed or starved and turned from their original instincts by cruel superstitions or customs? Allah created man pure: Satan defaces the image. 

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SHARING THEIR EXPERTISE IN LAMPUNG

Safe and sound arrival in Lampung greeted by the academic staff of Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia.

Recently, two lecturers of the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) were in Lampung, Indonesia. They were ISDEV Director, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan and ISDEV Founder, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh. They were there from 20 until 22 January 2020.

An advertisement on the seminar published in Lampung's Tribune.

Dr Shahir and Prof. Syukri were there to fulfill an invitation to be among the speakers at the International Seminar on Economic Development organised by Universitas Teknokrat Indonesia held on 21 January, 2020.

An excerpt of the article making reference to the experts.

They made the headlines in one of the articles covered by Lampung's local newspapers which provided coverage on the seminar. The seminar's theme was regarding the impact of the digital era on the social and economic development of a nation. The article was posted later that afternoon.

Dr Shahir and Prof Syukri at UIN RIL.

Later in the afternoon on the same day, Dr Shahir and Prof Syukri fulfilled another invitation to speak at the International Lecturer Visit programme. This time around they addressed the academicians and postgraduate students at Universitas Islam Negeri Raden Intan Lampung (UIN RIL) on the development of the Islamic economy in facing the Industrial Revolution 4.0.