A NAS A WEEK - 16 DZUL QA'DAH 1439

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The strong are not the best wrestlers. Verily, the strong are only those who control themselves when they are angry.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 5763, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2609. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ لَيْسَ الشَّدِيدُ بِالصُّرَعَةِ إِنَّمَا الشَّدِيدُ الَّذِي يَمْلِكُ نَفْسَهُ عِنْدَ الْغَضَبِ

[5763 صحيح البخاري كتاب الأدب باب الحذر من الغضب]

ISDEV-IIIT DISCOURSE SERIES 1: CREATIVE THINKING IN ISLAM: CONCEPTS AND ISSUES

On 18 May 2018, ISDEV with the collaboration from International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) East and Southeast Asia had successfully organized the first ISDEV-IIIT Discourse Series 1. This programme is resulting from a good relationship networking between ISDEV, USM and (IIIT) East and Southeast Asia. The programme took place at ISDEV Resource Room, USM from 9.30am to 12.00pm.

Prof. Dr. Jamal Ahmad Bashier Badi presented his books to Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari and Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh

In this first ISDEV-IIIT discourse, the invited speaker was Professor Dr. Jamal Ahmad Bashier Badi from Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). Prof. Dr. Jamal gave his talk on Creative Thinking in Islam: Concept and Issues.

Full house - Audiences listening attentively towards the talk given by Prof. Dr. Jamal Ahmad Bashier Badi

Overall, from the reaction and gleeful faces exhibited by the participants, the programme had indeed provided satisfactory information to their queries and apprehensiveness pertaining to the topic tackled by the speaker. We are looking forward for the next series of ISDEV-IIIT Discourse in this coming 27 July 2018.

ISDEV LECTURE SERIES: UNIVERSITI COLLEGE BESTARI AND BANK ISLAM MALAYSIA BERHAD

ISDEV Lecture Series with UCB

On 13 April 2018, ISDEV had successfully organized two ISDEV Lecture Series on Pengalaman Pembiayaan Wakaf di Universiti College Bestari (UCB): Cabaran dan Halangan and Islamic Banking Operations: Issues and Challenges . The programme is resulting from the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti College Bestari and good networking between ISDEV, USM and Bank islam Malaysia Berhad. The programme was divided into two sessions and took place at Lecture Theatre A (DKA), USM.

An inspirational thought and experience shared by YM Professor Dato' Dr Haji Tengku Mahmud Mansor, accompanied by Vice-Chancellor of UCB, Prof Ab Aziz Yusof and Associate Prof Dr Zakaria Bahari

In the morning session, the founder of UCB, YM Professor Dato’ Dr. Haji Tengku Mahmud Mansor is honoured to share his experiences in developing UCB through Waqf funding. His lecture received overwhelming audience from ISDEV fraternity as well as staffs from other schools and department in USM. YM Professor Dato’ Dr. Haji Tengku Mahmud is a prominent scholar with wide experiences in politics and non-governmental organization (NGO) involvement. This ISDEV lecture series resulting from the signing of an MoU between ISDEV and the UCB. 

ISDEV Lecture Series with Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad

Furthermore, in the afternoon session, the lecture series continue with the lecture by the Chief Shari'ah Officer Bank Islam Malaysia Bread, Ustaz Mohd Nazri Chik. This lecture outline the issues and challenges faced by Islamic banks and provide a better understanding on its operation as a financial and investment intermediary in meeting its ecumenic objectives. This lecture is also part of the Ilmu knowledge series by Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad.

Knowledge sharing session, Ustaz Mohd Nazri Chik shared the Issues and challenges on Islamic Banking Operations from the Shari'ah perspectives.

Overall, the lecture series had indeed provided satisfactory information to all queries and apprehensiveness pertaining to the two issues tackled by both speakers. ISDEV expressed our gratitude and hope that this series is able to continue in the near future, Insya-Allah.

A NAS A WEEK - 9 DZULQA'DAH 1439

(Allah praises) those who convey the messages of Allah and fear Him and do not fear anyone but Allah. And sufficient is Allah as Accountant [Translation of al-Ahzaab, 33:39].

A NAS A WEEK - 2 DZUL QA'DAH 1439

Abdullah ibn Abdur Rahman reported: Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri, may Allah be pleased with him, said to him, “I see you love sheep and the desert. When you are among your sheep or in your desert and announced the call to prayer, then raise your voice with the call. Verily, the sound of the caller’s voice is not heard by any jinn, nor human, nor anything but that it will testify for him on the Day of Resurrection. I heard it from the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 584. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari}

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَبْدِ الرَّحْمَنِ أَنَّ أَبَا سَعِيدٍ الْخُدْرِيَّ قَالَ لَهُ  إِنِّي أَرَاكَ تُحِبُّ الْغَنَمَ وَالْبَادِيَةَ فَإِذَا كُنْتَ فِي غَنَمِكَ أَوْ بَادِيَتِكَ فَأَذَّنْتَ بِالصَّلَاةِ فَارْفَعْ صَوْتَكَ بِالنِّدَاءِ فَإِنَّهُ لَا يَسْمَعُ مَدَى صَوْتِ الْمُؤَذِّنِ جِنٌّ وَلَا إِنْسٌ وَلَا شَيْءٌ إِلَّا شَهِدَ لَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ سَمِعْتُهُ مِنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ

[584 صحيح البخاري كتاب الأذان باب رفع الصوت بالنداء]

A NAS A WEEK - 25 SHAWWAL 1439

And let not those among you who are blessed with graces and wealth swear not to give (any sort of help) to their kinsmen, al-masakin (the poor), and those who left their homes for Allah's Cause. Let them pardon and forgive. Do you not love that Allah should forgive you? And Allah is Oft-Forgiving, Most Merciful [Translation of al-Nur, 24:22].

A NAS A WEEK - 18 SHAWWAL 1439

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Be merciful to others and you will receive mercy. Forgive others and Allah will forgive you.” [Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7001. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرِو بْنِ الْعَاصِ عَنِ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ ارْحَمُوا تُرْحَمُوا وَاغْفِرُوا يَغْفِرْ اللَّهُ لَكُمْ

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