ISDEV QURBAN 4.0: THE FEAST OF GRATITUDE CONTINUES

In line with the spirit of Eiduladha, this great celebration which is iconised by the major obligations namely performance of the hajj and the highly rewarded nawafil act of sacrifice to gain the blessings of Allah SWT as well as to cherish the teachings of Allah SWT, ISDEV took this opportunity to celebrate Eiduladha by having the sacrificial slaughter of 3 cows on behalf of ISDEV fraternity during the last day of tashriq, on 3 September 2017, 12 Zulhijjah 1438H. The slaughtering process was held at An-Nur Agro Farm, Kampung Palet, Bukit Mertajam, Penang.

(Left) The location - An- Nur Agro Farm, Kg Palet, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (Right) The Sacrificial Cows are ready

The sacrificial slaughter is the programme collaboration between associate member of ISDEV (ABI), MIDEV 16.1 (ISDEV Mixed-Mode students) and MISDEV 16.2. The programme began at 8.30am where everyone gathered at An-Nur Agro Farm. The short briefing on the slaughtering activity was given by the Programme Director, Encik Shahrinizam Mohd Amin. The slaughtering started at 9.30am with the recital of eid takbir followed by the slaughtering process of 3 cows, skinning the sacrificial slaughtered cow, cutting and dividing the Qurban meat.

The process of skinning the sacrificial slaughtered cows.

The process of cutting and dividing the Qurban meat

At the end of the slaughtering programme, all ISDEV fraternity enjoyed a delicious lunch prepared by Kg. Palet villagers. The kenduri was held for ISDEV fraternity and all the villagers in Kg. Palet sponsored by the owner of the An-Nur Agro Farm. 

Enjoying the kenduri at Kg. Palet

Subsequently, as part of the ISDEV’s tradition, ISDEV took this opportunity to celebrate Eiduladha via having a Qurban lunch on 5th September 2017. The celebration of Aidiladha cum the Qurban lunch was held at ISDEV building at D04, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The Qurban lunch was held for USM staff in various departments. Along with the Qurban lunch, the distribution of the sacrificial Qurban meat was done by the committee members of the programme to USM staffs. 

The act of giving and kindness - Appreciation to USM Staf by sharing the Qurban meat

Prior to the Qurban lunch, ISDEV fraternity gather for Yassin recital and tahlil as the symbol of ISDEV gratitude and prayers that was led by Ustaz Hamzah and Ustaz Amir. Also present on that day were USM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network), Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Heads and staffs of the various Departments of USM including Graduate School of Business (GSB) and Centre for Policy Research and International Studies (CenPRIS), USM security department, USM Development Department, School of Social Sciences and School of Humanities. 

USM Deputy Vice-Chancellor (Industry and Community Network), Prof. Dr. Abdul Rahman Mohamed, Heads and staffs of the various Departments of USM, lecturers and students having their feast at the Qurban Lunch

The main purpose of this event was not only having a Qurban lunch for the guests but it was meant to provide a practical training of conducting the animal slaughter for MISDEV 16.1 and MISDEV 16.2 in line with their Human Development  (Pembangunan Insaniah) course that they are taking in this semester. However, other ISDEV members and students who wanted hands-on experience on the process of slaughter were also welcomed to participate. The above two events were indeed among the most rewarding and meaningful events and memories to all ISDEV fraternity.

 A group of photo session with ISDEV lecturers and students in front of D04 Building, ISDEV 

ISDEV DIRECTOR'S TARBIYYAH AND MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION

Associate Prof Dr Zakaria started his Tarbiyyah 

ISDEV held its Monthly Graduate Supervision for all its RISDEV (Postgraduate by Research) and MISDEV (Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students for the month of August, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). This monthly meet was held on Friday, 11 August 2017. This month monthly graduate supervision was divided into two sessions. the first session is the ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah whereas the second session continue with comprehensive  of knowledge on posgraduate student activities. As part of the ISDEV tradition, ISDEV monthly supervision was held with a main agenda of ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah. The Tarbiyyah is a medium to spread the positive vibe and to motivate all ISDEV family members.

As for this month, ISDEV's Director Tarbiyyah, Assoc. Prof Dr Zakaria continued the topic on Taqwa titled The Realization of the Practice of Taqwa in ISDEV (Part 2) (Bagaimana Untuk Merealisasikan Amalan Bertaqwa Dalam ISDEV- Bahagian 2). In the series of tarbiyyah about taqwa, Assoc. Prof Dr Zakaria discussed about the practical method of realizing Taqwa as an extension on the topic of the previous month. He stressed the importance of Taqwa (piety) as one of the elements to success for the Muslims. In supporting his points, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria presented various verses from the Quran to highlight the close relationship between Allah SWT promises of help, guidance and the attainment of success with those who want to practice Taqwa. Assoc. Prof Dr Zakaria has emphasized on four practical methods to achieve this goal which are to remember two things:

i) The goodness of others towards ourselves (Al-Dhuha: 11) - commemorating the deeds

ii) Remember that mistakes that we had made and apologize. Remember not to repeat the mistake by planting the feeling of guilty.

He also emphasize that to achieve Taqwa one self also have to forget two things:

i) Forget about all the goods and deeds we had contributed to others. We must restore all the kindness to Allah SWT and Love what Allah likes and Hate what Allah hates

ii) Forget about all the bad deeds towards us and pardon all the mistakes and forgive others.

Dr Mohd Shukri Hanapi shared his experience and knowledge in writing paper works

After the Director's Tarbiyyah, the session continued with a comprehensive talk on the easy steps on the preparation of paper works and presentations. Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi gave a comprehensive talk on the steps that are needed to be taken for preparing a good paperwork and presentations for all ISDEV postgraduate students. He highlighted the various steps used in preparing a good paperwork and presentation. He also provided a very useful tips towards the end of the sharing session.

ISDEV postgraduate students took opportunity to ask the lecturers during the graduate supervision

A NAS A WEEK - 4 MUHARRAM 1439

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: A man asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which emigration is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “To emigrate from that which Allah disapproves. Emigration is of two kinds: the emigration of the resident and the bedouin. As for the emigration of the bedouin, he responds when he is called and he obeys when he is commanded. As for the emigration of the resident, its trial is more severe and its reward is greater.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 6774; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

3 MORE RISDEV STUDENTS SUCCEED IN THEIR VIVA

On Thursday, 10th August 2017, two RISDEV students (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research), Norazilawati Binti Md Dahlal and Nur Ilani Binti Mat Nawi were spiritually and mentally prepared to face their viva voce held at C23, Meeting Room of the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). It was the day to prove and defend their PhD thesis that they had worked upon for years.

Norazilawati defending her thesis and answering all the questions from
the Board of Examiners 

Norazilawati Binti Md Dahlal was the first candidate to face her viva voce. Her session was in the morning. She calmly but confidently defended her PhD thesis on Konsep Pengurusan Kualiti Maakanan Halalan Tayyiban. Her viva was smooth flowing throughout. Her main supervisor Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and co-supervisor Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan were proud of their student when the result was announced that she had succeeded in his viva voce with a Scale of 1. The Chairperson for the viva was Professor Dr. Noor Hazlina Binti Ahmad from School of management, USM. The External Examiner was Professor Dr. Engku Ahmad Zaki Engku Alwi from UNiSZA, while her two Internal Examiners were Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Dr, Mohd Shukri Hanapi from ISDEV, USM.

The second candidate of viva voce in the afternoon session was Nur Ilani Binti Mat Nawi. She had successfully defended her PhD thesis on Objektiviti dalam Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam: Kajian Berasaskan Analisis Objektiviti Al-Biruni dalam Kitab Al-Hind. She showed her mastery of the subject and research as she was able to answer the questions posed to her rather matter-of-factly yet in the most relaxed mannerism possible exuding her strong grasp of her research throughout the viva.

n action - Nur Ilani defended her thesis with confidence.

The Chairperson for the viva was Y. Bhg. Professor Dato' Dr. Abdul Rashid Bin Mohamad from School of Educational Studies, USM. The External Examiner was Professor Dr. Engku Ahmad Zaki Engku Alwi from UNiSZA, while her two Internal Examiners were Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi from ISDEV, USM. Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Nur Ilani's main supervisor were also at present. Nur Ilani finally was able to breathe a sigh of relief upon hearing the great good news that she had been awarded Grade 2 for her PhD Thesis.

Meanwhile, on 14th August 2017, another RISDEV student (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student, Abang Mohd Razif Bin Abang Muis has successfully defended his Ph.D thesis on Program Latihan dalam Pengurusan Insan di Institusi Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam di Malaysia. The viva took place at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

A fully composed Abang Mohd Razif responding to the questions.

The chairman for his viva was Professor Dr. Ruslan Bin Rainis while the External Examiner was Assoc. Prof. Dr. Che Zarrina Binti Sa'ari. His two Internal Examiners were Associate Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari and Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. His main supervisor, Dr. Fadzila Azni Binti Ahmad and co-supervisor Dr. Azrin Ibrahim were also at present. During Abang Mohd Razif's viva, the air was definitely tensed as he was fielded with various questions from the examiners but he managed to answer all questions calmly. Professor Dr. Ruslan Bin Rainis announced that Abang Mohd Razif passed his viva with flying colours.

Congratulations Norazilawati, Nur Ilani and Abang Mohd Razif!

A NAS A WEEK - 27 DZULHIJJAH 1438

Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate - for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help of you for the religion, then you must help, except against a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. [al-Anfal, 8:72].

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!!

A NAS A WEEK - 20 DZULHIJJAH 1438

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].

A NAS A WEEK - 13 DZULHIJJAH 1438

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)