A NAṢ A WEEK - 6 DZULHIJJAH 1441H

Abu Bakrah reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said during his last pilgrimage, “What is the day today?” We kept quiet, thinking he might give the day another name. The Prophet said, “Is it not the day of sacrificing?” We said yes. The Prophet said, “Which month is this?” We again kept quiet, thinking he might give it another name. The Prophet said, “Is it not the month of Dhul Hijja?” We said yes. The Prophet said, “Verily, your lives, your property, and your honor are sacred to one another like the sanctity of this day of yours, in this month of yours, in this city of yours. Let one present inform those who are absent; perhaps one present will inform another who understands better than him.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 67. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

عَنْ أَبِي بَكْرَةَ قال قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فِي حَجَّةِ الْوَدَاعِ أَيُّ يَوْمٍ هَذَا فَسَكَتْنَا حَتَّى ظَنَنَّا أَنَّهُ سَيُسَمِّيهِ سِوَى اسْمِهِ قَالَ أَلَيْسَ يَوْمَ النَّحْرِ قُلْنَا بَلَى قَالَ فَأَيُّ شَهْرٍ هَذَا فَسَكَتْنَا حَتَّى ظَنَنَّا أَنَّهُ سَيُسَمِّيهِ بِغَيْرِ اسْمِهِ فَقَالَ أَلَيْسَ بِذِي الْحِجَّةِ قُلْنَا بَلَى قَالَ فَإِنَّ دِمَاءَكُمْ وَأَمْوَالَكُمْ وَأَعْرَاضَكُمْ بَيْنَكُمْ حَرَامٌ كَحُرْمَةِ يَوْمِكُمْ هَذَا فِي شَهْرِكُمْ هَذَا فِي بَلَدِكُمْ هَذَا لِيُبَلِّغ الشَّاهِدُ الْغَائِبَ فَإِنَّ الشَّاهِدَ عَسَى أَنْ يُبَلِّغَ مَنْ هُوَ أَوْعَى لَهُ مِنْهُ

[67 صحيح البخاري كتاب العلم باب قول النبي صلى الله عليه وسلم رب مبلغ أوعى من سامع]

Source (Credit To):
https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2011/02/24/lives-property-honor-sacred-hajj/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 28 DZULQA'IDAH 1441H

The servants of the Lord of Mercy are those who walk humbly on the earth, and who, when the foolish address them, reply, ‘Peace’;[The English translation of Surah al-Furqaan (25), ayah 63 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem]

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Source (Credit To):
https://quran.com/25

Welcome New Students!

Welcoming video for the new intake of Master of Social Science (Islamic Development Management) Class of October 2020

A NAṢ A WEEK - 21 DZULQAIDAH 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Verily, among the worst of people is one with two faces, he who comes with one face to these and another to those.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 6757, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2526. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ ‏‏إِنَّ مِنْ شَرِّ النَّاسِ ذَا الْوَجْهَيْنِ الَّذِي يَأْتِي هَؤُلاَءِ بِوَجْهٍ وَهَؤُلاَءِ بِوَجْهٍ

6757 صحيح البخاري كتاب الأحكام باب ما يكره من ثناء السلطان وإذا خرج قال غير ذلك]

[2526 صحيح مسلم كتاب البر والصلة والآداب باب ذم ذي الوجهين وتحريم فعله

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 14 DZULQA'IDAH 1441H

When they meet the believers, they say, ‘We believe,’ but when they are alone with their evil ones, they say, ‘We’re really with you; we were only mocking.’ [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 14 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem]

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A NAṢ A WEEK - 7 DZULQAIDAH 1441H

Abu Umamah reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said, “If a man battles for the sake of reward and fame, what do you think he has?” The Prophet said, “He has nothing.” The man repeated his question three times and the Prophet said, “He has nothing.” Then the Prophet said, “Verily, Allah does not accept any good deeds unless they are done sincerely and in pursuit of his countenance.” [Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 3140. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Albani]

عَنْ أَبِي أُمَامَةَ الْبَاهِلِيِّ قَالَ جَاءَ رَجُلٌ إِلَى النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَقَالَ أَرَأَيْتَ رَجُلًا غَزَا يَلْتَمِسُ الْأَجْرَ وَالذِّكْرَ مَالَهُ فَقَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا شَيْءَ لَهُ فَأَعَادَهَا ثَلَاثَ مَرَّاتٍ يَقُولُ لَهُ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَا شَيْءَ لَهُ ثُمَّ قَالَ إِنَّ اللَّهَ لَا يَقْبَلُ مِنْ الْعَمَلِ إِلَّا مَا كَانَ لَهُ خَالِصًا وَابْتُغِيَ بِهِ وَجْهُهُ

3140 سنن النسائي كتاب الجهاد من غزا يلتمس الأجر والذكر]

[3140 المحدث الألباني خلاصة حكم المحدث حسن صحيح في صحيح النسائي

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2017/01/27/sincerity-allah-only-accepts/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 30 SYAWAL 1441H

Fight them until there is no more persecution (fitnah) , and worship is devoted to God. If they cease hostilities, there can be no (further) hostility, except towards aggressors. [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 193 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem]

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https://quran.com/2/193-203

A NAṢ A WEEK - 23 SYAWAL 1441H

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever begs people for wealth in order to accumulate more riches, he is only asking for a hot coal from Hellfire. Let him ask for a little or a lot.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1041. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ مَنْ سَأَلَ النَّاسَ أَمْوَالَهُمْ تَكَثُّرًا فَإِنَّمَا يَسْأَلُ جَمْرًا فَلْيَسْتَقِلَّ أَوْ لِيَسْتَكْثِرْ

[1041 صحيح مسلم كتاب الزكاة باب كراهة المسألة للناس]

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2013/08/06/asks-without-need-coal/

A NAṢ A WEEK - 16 SYAWAL 1441H

So remember Me; I will remember you. Be thankful to Me, and never ungrateful [The English translation of Surah al-Baqarah (2), ayah 152 by Professor Muhammad Abdel Haleem].

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https://quran.com/2

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

Source (Credit To):

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

 

 Source (Credit To):

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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https://quran.com/44

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]

Source (Credit To):

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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Source (Credit To):

https://quran.com/2/185-195

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

Source (Credit To):

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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Source (Credit To):
https://quran.com/2/183