ISDEV TO UiTM KEDAH

Prof Syukri shared his valuable experience and knowledge to participants

On 07 September 2017, ISDEV was honoured by Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies (ACIS) Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Kedah by an invitation to the founder of ISDEV, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh to share his experience and knowledge on researches and writings. The occasion was held at Dewan Sarjana, UiTM Kedah under the Academy's Knowledge Slot programme. 

Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh delivered two lectures at the programme, firstly entitled "Why Research and How to Research?" and secondly, "Why Writing and How to Write?". Both lectures were attended by academic staffs of UiTM Kedah, Kolej Universiti Insaniah (KUIN), and Institut Pendidikan Guru Malaysia (IPGM).

Group photo session with all participants including Dato' Bukhari Abdullah, The Deputy Rector  (Student Affairs) of Kolej Universiti Insaniah (third from left)

Prior to the lectures, Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh had a courtesy visit to UiTM Rector, Dr Asmadi Mohamed Ghazali. He was accompanied by Head of Centre Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Ustaz Osman Abd Hamid, Chairman of Organizer Committee, Ustaz Saiful Islami Mohd Taher, and Master of Ceremony, Ustaz Muhaimin.

The  visit to  Rector's Office. From right to left, Rector of UiTM Dr Asmadi Mohamed Ghazali, Master of Ceremony, Ustaz Muhaimin, and Head of Centre Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, Ustaz Osman Abd Hamid, Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh, and Chairman of Organizer Committee, Ustaz Saiful Islami Mohd Taher.

A welcoming dinner also was held to welcome Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh the night before the programme. It was hosted by the Academy of Contemporary Islamic Studies, led by Head of the Academy, Ustaz Osman Abdul Hamid and attended by the Academy's lecturers. The dinner was held at Arabic Kopitiam Al-Haura at Bandar Laguna Merbuk, Sungai Petani, Kedah.

A welcoming dinner. From right to left: Nik Liyana Nik Daud, Ustaz Saiful Islami Mohd Taher (Chairman of Organizer Committee), Ustaz Osman Abd Hamid (Head of Centre Academy), Ustaz Adib Shujaa', Ustaz Haron Awang (former of Head of Academy), Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh and his wife Marzizah Darus.

ISDEV WELCOMES NEW MISDEV17.1 STUDENTS

ISDEV welcoming it’s twelfth batch of Masters in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) students on 8th September 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). 12 new students have been registered to pursue their Masters (Mixed-Mode) for the academic year 2017/2018. In continuation of ISDEV tradition, this new batch of students is collectively known as MISDEV 17.1.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari in his welcoming speech during the orientation programme with new MISDEV 17.1

The Ta'aruf Session (or Orientation Programme) for MISDEV 17.1 started as early as 9:00am with two sessions. The first session started with a welcoming speech and briefing by ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria started by introducing to the students on what ISDEV is all about. Then he gave a brief general overview of the structure of ISDEV, the courses to be attended by the students, introduced ISDEV lecturers and administrative staffs as well as the manners and conduct that should be adhered to whilst studying at ISDEV.

Dr. Fadzila Ani Ahmad answering the questions from students.

The second session continued with multimedia presentation prepared by ISDEV Associate Members (ABI) focusing on ISDEV activities that are to be participated by the MISDEV 17.1 students throughout their studies at ISDEV. In this session, Muhammad Syukri Jalil as ABI representative played his role to explain further about ISDEV activities to share with them the thrill and excitement felt by being actively involved in the activities undertaken. On the second session, current RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate student by Research) and MISDEV (ISDEV Mixed-Mode) students who are supervised by ISDEV lecturers were called to briefly introduce their respective lecturers from their point of view in terms of each of the lecturers’ individual personality and their experiences as to how they are supervised. This is the time that everyone had a chance to know each ISDEV lecturers inside out. The entire session was also presented via an attractive multimedia presentation prepared by ABI members. A question and answer session come afterwards allowing MISDEV 17.1 to seek for clearer information.

MISDEV17.1 students Ahlan Wa Sahlan to ISDEV family!

A NAS A WEEK - 11 MUHARRAM 1439

Say, (O Muhammad), "My Lord has ordered justice and that you maintain yourselves (in worship of Him) at every place (or time) of prostration, and invoke Him, sincere to Him in religion." Just as He originated you, you will return (to life) - [al-A'raaf, 7:29]

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)

ROUND TABLE DISCOURSE ON ISLAMIC QUALITY STANDARD (IQS) FOR ISLAMIC HOSPITALITY

One for the memento - Group picture of the participants and speaker of the Round Table Discourse on IQS for Islamic Hospitality

On 26th July and 27th July, 2017, Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) successfully conducted a Round Table Discourse on Islamic Quality Standard (IQS) for Islamic Hospitality. The round table discourse is part of the data findings and analysis of the CLMV research grant. The two days discourse was held at Ibnu Khaldun Room, Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

The speakers in action - very passionate in sharing the presented topic from left, Prof. Emeritus Dato' Wira Dr. Jamil Osman, Prof. Shaya'a Othman (centre) and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor'ain Haji Othman (ringht) 

The round table discourse involved seven sessions where four sessions were held on the first day while the remaining three sessions was held on the second day program. The first session was  presented by Prof. Dr. Rahmah Ahmad H. Osman from International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) on the Concept of Islamic Quality whereas, the second session is presented by Prof. Emeritus Dato' Wira Dr. Jamil Osman from International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) East South East Asia on the topic entitle Developing Islamic Quality Index for Islamic Hospitality. The third session discussed on the Research in Islamic Quality Standard in Islamic Hospitality presented by Prof. Shaya'a Othman, the Chief Executive Office of Universal Crescent Standard Cente. The last session on the first day program was presented by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor'ain Haji Othman from the Faculty of Hotel and Tourism Management, Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) on the topic title Teaching Islamic Hospitality and Tourism.

Later that evening, a networking dinner hosted by ISDEV was held exclusively for all the participants of the round table discourse at BumbleDee's Cafe. All participants get together to share, expand and associate their networking between one another. All enjoys the taste of the scrumptious food that had been specially ordered for this occasion.

Networking Dinner hosted by ISDEV at Bumbledee's Cafe

On 27th July, the second day of the round table discourse, the morning session starts with the Sharing the Experience in the Islamic Hospitality Industry by Prof. Shaya’a Othman and the session continues with the sharing of Research experience in Islamic Hospitality and Tourism by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nor’ain Bt. Haji Othman. The last session for the round table discourse was the discussion and conclusion session which was led by Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman. Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Wira Dr. Jamil Osman were discussing on the potential and and opportunities in Islamic hospitality especially in IQS.

Full house at the Ibnu Khaldun Room, IPS, USM. All the participants are very eager to listen and focus on the presentation

The two days discourse was chaired by Dr. Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz and was attended by representatives from IIIT, Kolej Universiti Insaniah, Politeknik Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, Langkawi Tourism Academy, Universitas Darussalam Gontor as well as from USM, the representatives from School of Management, School of Humanities and  School of Housing, Building and Planning.

The round table discourse received an overwhelmed responses from all the participants. Based on the discussion, they were impressed with what they had learn and expressed their interest in the area of Islamic hospitality in which they find it as an interesting field to explore more. It is eagerly hope that this round table discourse mark the beginning of further cooperation in the near future between all participants and institutions.

A NAS A WEEK - 6 DZULHIJJAH 1438

And lower your wing to those who follow you of the believers [al-Shu'ara, 26:215].

A NAS A WEEK - 29 DZUL QA'DAH 1438

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The Hour will not be established until two groups fight each other while their claim is one and the same.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 6537; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

ISDEV DIRECTOR'S TARBIYYAH: THE REALISATION OF THE PRACTICE OF TAQWA IN ISDEV

Associate Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari delivered his Tarbiyyah at DKA

On 21st July 2017, as part of the ISDEV tradition, ISDEV monthly supervision was held with a main ageda of ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah. The Tarbiyyah is a medium to spread the positive vibe and to motivated all ISDEV family members. As for this month, ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari chose a title of 'The Realization of the Practice of Taqwa in ISDEV (Bagaimana Untuk Merealisasikan Amalan Bertaqwa Dalam ISDEV).

In beginning, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari reminded ISDEV family members about the words of Allah SWT regarding those who break his words. According to him, taqwa was an effort to obtain the blessing of Allah SWT and it is the key to happiness and success in this life and the hereafter. From the last Tarbiyyah, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari mentioned about unity of people who are searching taqwa and applied into their life will be guide by true ilm and Allah SWT. It is pleasure if ISDEV family members able to search the meaning of taqwa. Once we become a righteous person, the result will shows among administration staffs, academic staffs, students and even cleaner on the unity of taqwa.

In ensuring taqwa to come true, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari invites ISDEV family members to carry out the six following practices based on the words of Allah SWT and the hadith of Rasulullah SAW:

1) Charity
2) Redha
3) Patience
4) Always repent and confess mistake
5) Do not hurt or offend people
6) Maintain sillaturrahim and always taking care of the relationship

Hopefully all the advices and tarbiyyah from Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari can be implemented by all ISDEV family members. 

A NAS A WEEK - 22 DZUL QA'DAH 1438

Until when (the dam of) Gog and Magog has been opened and they, from every elevation, descend (al-Anbiya, 21:96]

ISDEV EIDUL FITRI GATHERING

ISDEV Lecturers and En Kamaruddin Merican with lecturer and staff from School of Social Sciences, USM

A belated but memorable news!

On Friday, 21 July, 2017 - 26 Syawal 1438H, ISDEV with the cooperation of ABI (ISDEV Associate Members) took the opportunity to organize an Eidul Fitri gathering for its fraternity and friends. It was one of the activities organized with the aim to provide the platform for ISDEV members to bind further the ukhuwwah. The celebration took place at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA) Hall at 11am. 

ISDEV Lecturers pose a memento for the Eidul Fitri gathering

ISDEV big family are enjoying the Hari Raya delicacies

The harmony in ISDEV is possible through the strength of ukhuwwah amongst the ISDEV fraternity. Everyone took the opportunity to catch up with one another while indulging in various traditional delicacies. Lemang, nasi impit, kuah kacang, serunding and Hari Raya cookies and cakes were offered that day for lunch. More than 50 ISDEV members made up of ISDEV lecturers, staff, students as well as colleagues and staff from School of Social Sciences and Graduate School of Business attended the simple Eidul-Fitri gathering this year.

ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari and ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad cutting the ISDEV's celebration cake

ISDEV Graduate Discourse: 6 More RISDEV Get the nod!

The ISDEV July Intellectual Graduate Discourse was held for two consecutive day which were on Wednesday and Thursday, 19 and 20 July, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The discourse was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Six ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal in three sessions in two days.

The first graduate discourse was held on 19 July 2017, in the morning session, the first candidate was Nur Sakiinah Ab Aziz with her PhD draft thesis on "Aplikasi Konsep Mutawatir Dalam Ilmu Qiraat Sebagai Kaedah Penentu Kesahan dan Kebolehpercayaan Data (KPKKD) Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam". She is currently supervised by Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Her draft thesis was evaluate by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. She has defended her Phd draft thesis very well and gets the nod to continue with the submission of her PhD.

Nur Sakiinah presenting her PhD Draft Thesis

The second candidate was Norashikin Binti Ahmad. Her PhD proposal on "Pemikiran Maqasid Al-Syari'at dalam Ekonomi Islam Arus Perdana" was evaluated by Dr Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. She is currently under the supervision of Dr Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Norashikin also received the approval to proceed with her PhD research.

Norashikin presenting her PhD proposal on "Pemikiran Maqasid Al-Syari'at dalam Ekonomi Islam Arus Perdana"

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal on 19 July 2017 is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan. Saidatana Siti Aishah pesented the proposal on "Perbandaran lestari Islam: Kajian Kes Majlis Perbandaran Kota Bharu Bandar Raya Islam (MPKB-BRI)". Her thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Azrin Ibrahim who gave her approval for the proposal to proceed with her PhD research.

Saidatana Siti Aishah explaining the bckground of her PhD research to all ISDEV fratenity

The second day of ISDEV July Intellectual Graduate Discourse continue on 20 July 2017 with three more ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal. The morning session starts with Surita Hartini with her PhD draft thesis on "Kelestarian Pembangunan Tanah Wakaf: Analisis Terhadap Perumahan Wakaf di Pulau Pinang". She is currently supervised by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Her draft thesis was evaluate by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. Despite all the question asked from her examiner, she had successfully defended her PhD draft thesis to continue of the next step of submission of her PhD.

Surita Hartini with her PhD draft thesis on "Kelestarian Pembangunan Tanah Wakaf: Analisis Terhadap Perumahan Wakaf di Pulau Pinang"

The second candidate on 20 July 2017 was Yusrizal with his PhD proposal entitle "Pemikiran Ekonomi Politik Gerakan Hizbut Tahrir Indonesia (HTI)". He is currently supervised by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan took the responsibility to evaluate his PhD thesis proposal and get the approval to continue to write to complete his research.

Still going strong, Yusrizal answering the question from the examiner on his PhD thesis

The last candidate for ISDEV July graduate discourse was Siti Zanariah Haji Yusoff who is currently supervised by Dr Shahir Akram Hassan. She presented her PhD proposal on "Perhubungan Awam Dalam Perkhidmatan Hospitaliti Islam ". Her PhD proposal was evaluated by Dr. Murni Yusoff. Siti Zanariah get the approval from Dr Murni Yusoff to further her research with minor correction. 

Siti Zanariah in action while presenting her PhD Proposal on "Perhubungan Awam Dalam Perkhidmatan Hospitaliti Islam ".

As usual Q&A session took place after each presentation. Finally, the candidates could give a heave a sigh of grateful relief when all the lecturers agreed to give endorsement for them to proceed with the thesis proper.

Congratulations to all six ISDEV PhD candidates!

A NAS A WEEK - 15 DZUL QA'DAH 1438

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There will come a time upon the people in which a person will not care from where he receives his wealth, either lawfully or unlawfully.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 1977; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari]

ISDEV Graduate Discourse in July 2017- Another 3 RISDEV Students Get The Nod

The ISDEV Intellectual Graduate Discourse was held on Wednesday, 5 July, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The discourse was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Three ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their Final draft and PhD theses' proposal in three sessions.

Ekarat Sitisan passionately presenting his PhD Draft Thesis for a nod to 

For the morning session, the first candidate was Ekarat Sitisan with his PhD draft tesis on Guidelines of Islamic Corporate Social responsibility of Islamic bank in Thailand. He is currently supervised by Assoc. Prof Dr. Zakaria Bahari. His draft tesis was evaluate by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Despite all the question asked from his examiner, he had successfully defended his PhD draft thesis to continue of the next step of submission of his PhD.

Syazalie Hirman presenting his PhD Proposal on the Teori Tingkah Laku Berteraskan Islam: Penilaian Semula Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)

The second candidate was Syazalie Hirman Ahmad Najib with his PhD proposal title on "Teori Tingkah Laku Berteraskan Islam: Penilaian Semula Theory of Planned Behaviour (TPB)". He is currently supervised by Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari took the responsibility to evaluate his PhD Thesis proposal.

Yusma Fariza enthusiastically presenting her PhD proposal to ISDEV Fratenity at the ISDEV Intellectual Graduate Discourse

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Mohd Shukri Hanapi. Yusma Fariza Yasin pesented the proposal on "Faktor-faktor kejayaan usahawan wanita produk kesihatan di Malaysia: Analisis berdasarkan faktor-faktor kejayaan khadijah binti Khuwaylid R.A". Her PhD thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Azrin Ibrahim. 

As usual Q&A session took place after each presentation. Finally, the candidates could give a heave a sigh of grateful relief when all the lecturers agreed to give endorsement for them to proceed with the thesis proper.

Congratulations to all three ISDEV PhD candidates!