A NAS A WEEK - 6 DZULHIJJAH 1433H

Their meat will not reach Allah , nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good [al-Hajj, 22:37].

ISDEV GRADUATE DISCOURSE - 4 PHD PROPOSAL PRESENTATIONS

27 Sept-  Four ISDEV's PhD candidates presented their PhD thesis proposal at the Conference Room, School of Social Sciences. The PhD Thesis Proposal Presentation was divided into the morning and afternoon sessions with two candidates presenting their proposals in each session.

For the morning session, the first candidate was Razali Othman with his PhD proposal entitled  "Penggunaan Wang Tunai Dalam Wakaf Tunai: Satu Penilaian Teoritis" (The Usage of Cash in Cash Waqf: A Theoretical Assessment). He is currently a student under the supervision of Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh while Dr Zakaria Bahari is his co-supervisor. His thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Zahri Hamat.

Razali flanked by Prof. Syukri and Dr. Fadzila during his presentation

Razali's beloved wife, Associate Professor Dr. Rohayu Abdul Ghani, from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia was also present during this session of ISDEV Graduate Discourse to give her full and utmost support to her husband.

Razali's beloved wife, Associate Professor Dr. Rohayu Abdul Ghani

The second candidate was Mutiara Dwi Sari with her PhD proposal title on "Pengaruh Personaliti Terhadap Pemilihan Perbankan Islam di Indonesia" (Personality Influence on the Choice of  Islamic Banking in Indonesia). She is currently supervised by Dr.Zakaria Bahari while Dr Zahri Hamat acts as her co-supervisor. Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad took the responsibility to evaluate her PhD Thesis proposal.

A spirited Mutiara Dewi Sari (in blue ) stressing a point during her presentation

The afternoon session began with Suraya Ab.Jaafar with her PhD thesis proposal on "Tadbir Urus Baik Usahawan Asnaf Zakat di Majlis Ugama Islam dan Adat Resam Melayu Pahang (MUIP)" (Good Governance of Zakat Asnaf Entrepreneurs of Pahang Islamic Religious Council and Malay Tradition). Dr.Zaini Abu Bakar is her main supervisor while Dr. Zahri Hamat is her co-supervisor. Her PhD Thesis proposal was  also evaluated by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad.

A focused and confident Suraya Jaafar presenting her presentation

The last candidate to present her PhD thesis proposal is currently a student under the supervision of Dr Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar while her co-supervisor is Associate Professor Dr Noor Shakirah Mat Akhir. Zaleha Embong presented the proposal on "Ta'awun Dalam Pembangunan Komuniti Majmuk: Kajian Kes di Kawasan Rukun Tetangga, Kota Bharu, Kelantan" (Ta'awun in the Development of Plural Community: A Case Study in Rukun Tetangga (Neighbourhood Association) Area, Kota Bharu, Kelantan). This thesis proposal was evaluated by Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi.

Well prepared for her presentation-Zaleha Embong in action

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 four ISDEV PhD candidates!

Part of ISDEV fraternity at C06

ISDEV MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION - SEPTEMBER 2012

28 Sept - This month's ISDEV Monthly Supervision was held at Ibn Khaldun Meeting Room, Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM. The room was packed with more than 70 students and ISDEV lecturers attending the supervision. ISDEV new batch of Masters' students, MISDEV'12 were also present.

Rapt attention when Prof Syukri Salleh delivers his lectures

The program was divided into two sessions. The first session was held in the morning and started off with a Tazkirah by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. He brought back old memories on the establishment of ISDEV and everyone was curious to know the whole history of ISDEV and thus gave their full attention. However, the Tazkirah given that morning was the first part of many series of Tazkirah to be given by ISDEV Director. There would be a continuem of the Tazkirah in future supervisions.

One of the slides on the History of ISDEV

The second session then continued with a lecture by Prof. Syukri on "Kaedah Penulisan Tesis". After a brilliantly brief yet accurate explanation on this topic, a lively Q&A session took place before the session was closed for ISDEV brothers to perform the obligatory congregational Jumaat prayer.

No chair was spared - a packed Ibn Khaldun Meeting Room at IPS

The second session, which was in the afternoon, was reserved for a PhD Thesis Presentation by Heri Kusmanto. He presented his findings from his completed draft PhD Thesis on "Masyarakat Sivil Berteraskan Islam di Indonesia: Politik Akomodasi dan Upaya Pendemokrasian Muhammadiyah dan Al-Washliyah di Sumatera Utara" (Islamic-based Civil Society in Indonesia: Political Accommodation and  Democratization Efforts of Muhammadiyah and Al-Washliyah in Northern Sumatera). He is currently a student supervised by Dr. Mohamad Zaini Abu Bakar while Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh is a co-supervisor. His thesis was evaluated by  Dr. Zahri Hamat.

A cool calm collected yet focused Heri Kusmanto

With the time allotted for 40 minutes, he presented his thesis wisely and strove to answer all the questions posed from the attending members.Finally he could sigh a heave of relief and gratefulness because the evaluator and lecturers agreed that his thesis was qualified to be submitted to the Institute of Postgraduate Studies, USM upon him refining some minor corrections.

IDULFITRI@ISDEV 2012

A Lively Banquet Hall with ISDEV members and their families

27 Sept - Located at the Banquet Hall, University Sains Malaysia, ISDEV members including lecturers, students as well as family members were gathered together to celebrate the "Eid as well as to officially welcome ISDEV new batch of Masters students, MISDEV'12.

Prof. Syukri with his Welcoming Speech

The event started with the congregational Maghrib prayer led by Ustaz Shahir Akram Hassan and continued with a welcoming speech by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. According to him, the main objective of this event was not only to celebrate the 'Eid but also to welcome new students to ISDEV. In addition it is also hoped that the brotherhood among ISDEV members are strengthened and ties forged are even closer with  the family members of ISDEV fraternity.

Ustaz Syakir receiving the awards on behalf of Dr Mohd Shukri and Dr Yasir

Prof.Syukri also took this opportunity to present ISDEV Best PhD Thesis Award to Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Dr. Muhammad Yasir Yusuf.

Getting to know one another - ISDEV brothers having their dinner

Simply sweet and lovely ISDEV sisters

DARUL QURAN JAKIM VISITS ISDEV

Group photo of ISDEV members with Darul Quran entourage

  

21 Sept - Darul Quran JAKIM ('Darul Quran') paid an honorary working visit to the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV). The cordial meeting was held at the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia.

The seven members strong entourage from Darul Quran was led by Puan Hajjah Zawanah Muhammad, Deputy Director Undergraduate Branch, Darul Quran, while ISDEV was led by its Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh.

ISDEV Director, Professor Syukri Salleh welcoming the entourage

The main purpose of the visit was to foster and strengthen the relationship between Darul Quran and ISDEV by making ISDEV a strategic partner and role model to strengthen the organizational management of Darul Quran.

Darul Quran members listening to Prof. Syukri briefing

A gift from the heart by Darul Quran to ISDEV

In addition, both sides have reached a consensus for further cooperation between Darul Quran and ISDEV in future development projects involving academic, extracurricular activities as well as organizational management.

ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Zakaria Bahari, Chairperson of the Islamic Development Management Section of the School of Social Sciences, Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad as well as Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Syahir Akram were also present at the meeting.

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Narrated Anas ibn Malik: Allah’s Messenger (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) said, “He who abandons lying, having been false, will have a castle built for him just within Paradise. He who abandons disputing, having been speaking the truth, will have one built for him in the middle of Paradise. He whose character is good will have one built for him in the highest part of it.” [Tirmidhi transmitted this Hadith, saying this is a hasan tradition. The same is said in Sharh as-Sunnah, but in al-Masabih it is called gharib. - Al-Tirmidhi – Hadith Number 4831].

THE 6TH IDMAC 2012

29 - 30 August - With the collaboration of the Social Transformation Platform, ISDEV has successfully organized the 6th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC2012) under the theme of Islamic Management of Human Development. The Conference was held at the Dewan Persidangan Universiti, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Two keynote addresses were delivered during the conference.

The first keynote address was presented by Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Director of ISDEV, titled "Conceptualizing Islamic Management of Human Development".

Shortly after his keynote address, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh's book on "Dilema Ummah di Malaysia" was launched.

Book cover of the launched book

On the second day, Chairman of the organizing committee, Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad gave the second keynote address on "Human Development Management in the Islamic Worldview".

Dr Fadzila Azni during her Keynote Address

The 6th IDMAC 2012 saw a total of 40 papers presented with close to 100 participants participating in the two day conference. The presentation of these papers were divided into three concurrent sessions with 14 sub-themes.

Since pictures are worth more than a thousand words, below are some of the pictures that detailed the event marking the 6th IDMAC 2012.

 

One for the Album - Some of the participants in the 6th IDMAC 2012

THE WEEKLY TUESDAY TEACHINGS

C05 packed with ISDEV members 

7 Sept – The benefits of reading, reciting and memorizing “Ayat Kursi” in Surah al-Baqarah verse 255 are enormous and abundant. This was the topic of discussion for the Tazkirah session presented by Ustazah Azrin Ibrahim. According to her, the notable advantages derived from the verse of Ayat Kursi are as follows:

1. Blessings contained therein as mentioned in a Hadith which was reported that Rasulullah SAW said: 

“Qur’an is a great word, and Surah al-Baqarah is the leader of the Qur’an and Ayatul Kursi is the leader of Surah al-Baqarah. In Ayat Kursi there are 50 words and for each word there are 50 blessings and good in it.”

2. A shield to protect one’s self, children and property ;

3. A provider of light in the realm of the grave (‘alam qubur);

4. Increase one’s ability to memorize;

5. Frequent recitation makes one’s own death easy; and

6. As a means to make one’s heart a thankful one (Shakireen).

All ears - ISDEV sisters in rapt concentration 

The tazkirah session was then followed by a discussion led by Ustaz Shakir on books that  can be used as a reference point for his sessions in future on tasawuf.

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And the servants of the Most Merciful are those who walk upon the earth humbly, and when the ignorant address them (harshly), they say (words of) peace [al-Furqan, 25:62].

THE 4th DBP-ISDEV BOOK WRITING WORKSHOP

13 - 14 May - The 4th DBP-ISDEV Book Writing Workshop lasted for two days and was held at C05. A total of three Editors from DBP including Tn. Hj Karim A. Bakar participated in this workshop.

Tuan Haji Karim with  Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh in a discussion

The workshop was held in an informal and relaxed manner. Each author was required to make an appointment with their own Editor to meet and discuss further on the progress of their manuscripts.It is hoped that the discussion would benefit the development of their writing.

A DBP Editor, Puan Rokiah, discussing with Encik Razali on his manuscript

Dr Fadzila Azni (second from left) attentively listening to DBP Editor, Puan Julia (left)

The next workshop is scheduled to be held on 12 and 13 June at C05.

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Abu Sa'eed Khudari Radiyallahu 'Anhu says: "After eating Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam read this du'aa: Alhamdulillaahil-ladhi at-amanaa wa-saqaa-naa wa-ja-a-lanaa muslimeen (Translation: Praise be to Allah who fed us, and gave us drink and made us muslims) [Hadith from Shama-il Tirmidhi, Chapter 27. The Words That Of Rasoolullah - Before and After Eating, Hadith Number 004(182)].

ISDEV MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION: JULY 2012

27 JULY - This month's ISDEV Graduate Monthly Supervision saw a packed conference of Room C06, at the School of Social Sciences. More than 30 ISDEV members were present for this month's programme.

C06 - Fullhouse with ISDEV members

The programme started with a Tazkirah delivered by Ustaz Shahir Akram who discussed about the benefits that can be derived from observing the fast in conjunction with this holy month of Ramadhan.

A focused Ustaz Shahir giving his Tazkirah

In his speech, he explained that Muslims can obtain a lot of benefits from fasting. Among them are the increase in piety and faith to Allah SWT and to be able to cultivate oneself to be consistent (istiqamah) in doing a job. In addition by fasting one can also remain healthy and active. Thus he urged everybody to take this opportunity in this blessed month to increase the good and pious deeds besides and to perform the fast with sincerity solely for the sake of Allah SWT.

A cool, calm and collected Dr Fadzila Azni taking a breather during her lecture

The programme then continued with the main objective which is the supervision on "Referencing in Thesis According to the APA Format". Dr. Fadzila Azni led this session by providing a detailed explanation on the various situations and styles of citing a reference in the APA format. A lively questions and answer sessions transpired throughout her lecture. 

One of the points prepared and presented by Dr Fadzil Azni 

A NAS A WEEK - 23 SHAWWAL 1433

O my son, establish prayer, enjoin what is right, forbid what is wrong, and be patient over what befalls you. Indeed, (all) that is of the matters (requiring) determination [Luqman, 31:17].

LETTER FROM ACEH: IFTAR IPA-ISDEV

Assalamu'alaikum Wr. Wb

Alhamdulillah, segala puji kepada Allah SWT dan shalawat untuk junjungan yang mulia Rasulullah SAW.

Walaupun sudah berada di penghujung dari Ramadhan 1433 H, pelajar 

dan alumni ISDEV Aceh yang sudah berada di Banda Aceh mengambil kesempatan untuk tetap merekatkan ukhuwwah Islamiyah dengan mengadakan majlis berbuka puasa yang dilaksanakan di Rumah Makan Istana pada tanggal 16 Agustus 2012.

Majlis berbuka puasa dimaksudkan untuk meraikan teman-teman yang sedang berjuang untuk menyelesaikan perkuliahan di ISDEV USM, menguatkan tali ukhuwwah karena telah lama tak berjumpa dan mendengarkan berbagai informasi terbaru tentang ISDEV dari teman-teman yang baru kembali dari Penang.

Dalam majlis tersebut juga di isi dengan tausiah Ramadhan yang disampaikan oleh Bapak Nizam. Dalam tausiahnya, Bapak Nizam berpesan untuk tetap menjaga semangat perjuangan yang selama ini telah terbina selama menuntut ilmu di ISDEV, bahawa kita berjuang bukan untuk mendapatkan dunia tapi kita berharap Allah ridha terhadap apa yang kita sedang lakukan. Beliau juga mengingatkan anggota majlis berbuka puasa untuk tidak sombong terhadap semua yang telah dicapai. Itu semua adalah kenikmatan yang mesti kita syukuri kepada Allah.

Dalam majlis berbuka puasa IPA-ISDEV (Ikatan Pelajar dan Alumni-ISDEV) dihadiri oleh Muhammad Yasir Yusuf, Bapak Surya Darma, Bapak Meldi, Haris, Bapak Agus dan Bapak Nizam berjalan dengan penuh khidmat dan dilanjutkan dengan shalat berjamaah dan makan malam bersama.

Semoga semangat perjuangan yang telah di dapat selama belajar di ISDEV boleh dibawa dan dibahagi kepada teman-teman lainnya di berbagai institusi, tempat warga ISDEV bekerja.

Saya turut lampirkan photo-photo acara, semoga Allah selalu memberikan keberkahan dan rahmat kepada Prof Syukri dan semua guru-guru ISDEV yang telah mendidik pelajar-pelajar ISDEV dengan hati dan keikhlasan. Tidak ada kebaikan yang disia-siakan oleh Allah. Setiap kebaikan akan dibalas oleh Allah dengan 10 kebaikan lainnya. Amin.

Salam Rindu

Muhammad Yasir Yusuf
Pelajar ISDEV yang Terus Belajar Dari Guru-Guru ISDEV
State Institute of Islamic Studies
Institut agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Ar-Raniry
Darussalam, Banda Aceh, Indonesia

email: yasir_yusuf@yahoo.com dan 

       m.yasiryusuf@gmail.com

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Yahya related to me from Malik that Muadh ibn Jabal said, “The last advice the Messenger of Allah, may Allah bless him and grant him peace, gave me when I put my foot in the stirrup was that he said, ‘Make your character good for the people, Muadh ibn Jabal!’ ” [Al-Muwatta – Hadith 47.1.1].

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Who spend (in the cause of Allah) during ease and hardship and who restrain anger and who pardon the people - and Allah loves the doers of good [Aali 'Imraan, 3:134].

A NAS A WEEK - 1 SYAWWAL 1433

Narrated Anas bin Malik: Allah's Apostle (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) never proceeded (for the prayer) on the Day of 'Id-ul-Fitr unless he had eaten some dates. Anas also narrated: The Prophet used to eat odd number of dates [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Volume 2, Book 15: The Two Festivals ('Ids), Hadith Number 73].

ISDEV IFTAR FOR 1433H/2012

Prior to Breaking of Fast:  ISDEV members reciting the doa after the tahlil

26 July - ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh together with his beloved family broke the Ramadhan fast on the night of Thursday, with all ISDEV members at the Banquet Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia. About 100 members consisting of lecturers and students gathered for this ISDEV annual faith-filled event. 

ISDEV members in preparation  to break the fast 

According to Prof Muhammad Syukri in his opening speech, Muslims abstain from food and liquid during the daylight hours of the holy month of Ramadhan and break the fast at sunset. The breaking of fast together is a way to share Islamic traditions and enjoy a meal together in friendship. Sharing food with others is an important part of marking the holiest month in Islam. Everybody is commanded to be very generous.

 ISDEV members awaiting the azan to break the fast 

Guests at the dinner broke the fast with dates, te traditional way to end a Ramadhan fast and other fruits as well as with some  traditional Malay 'kueh'. The congregational Maghrib prayer took place after having a simple brake with Ustaz Shahir Akram leading the jema'ah . He was  also the Imam for the congregational Isya'  prayer as well.

ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukir Salleh (in blue) enjoying the sumptuous spread

Guests then dined on the Malay-styled dishes and took this opportunity to acquaint with ISDEV family members. Indirectly, this will strengthen the relationship among ISDEV members.

As One - ISDEV members during the congregational prayers

The event came to an end when the Tarawih prayer took place which was led by Ustaz Wan Khairul Firdaus. May this event received the blessings of Allah SWT and that everyone is given the physical and mental strength to continue with their fast in this holy month of Ramadhan.

TWO ISDEV PHD CANDIDATES OFFICIALLY RECEIVED THEIR DOCTORATE TITTLE

left-right : Ustaz Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Muhammad Yasir Yusoff

3 May - Congratulations and praise to Allah SWT for the success of two ISDEV PhD candidates, Ustaz Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Ustaz Muhammad Yasir Yusoff. They had finally completed their studies and have now officially received their doctorate title.

It has become a practice in ISDEV for the candidates to attend the mock viva a day prior to the actual viva. It is aimed at providing a realistic presentation for the candidates to enable them to adequately prepare for the actual viva.

The  candidates during their mock viva

The first candidate, Ustaz Shukri hanapi's viva voce was scehduled in the morning. It could be discerned that he was a little jittery but he managed to answer all questions calmly. The chairman of the viva voce declared that all examiners were pleased not only with his written thesis but also the manner in which he was able to defend it excellently. He added that his thesis ought to be awarded at the School's level the very least, if not at the University's level.

Performing solat hajat before the actual viva

Ustaz  Shukri with his examiners and supervisors

2:30pm saw Ustaz Yasir's turn for his viva voce. The air was definitely tensed as the candidate was fielded various questions from the examiners. Although he was unable to agree to some of the questions asked and suggestions given by the examiners, he had managed to control the situation and respond with utmost calmness and clarity.

The supporters

However, all wells that ends well. The palpitations that he might have felt during the oral examinations were well worth it. Ustaz Yasir who hails from Acheh, received the great news that he had passed his viva voce with flying colours and that his thesis should also be nominated for the best thesis award.

Congratulations to both candidates!