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

7001 مسند أحمد مسند المكثرين من الصحابة

10/52 المحدث أحمد شاكر خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في مسند أحمد

A NAS A WEEK - 12 SHAWWAL 1439

O believers! When you are asked to make room in your meetings, make room, Allah will make room for you in the Hereafter. And if you are told to rise up, then rise up: Allah will raise to higher ranks those of you who have faith and knowledge. Allah is aware of all your actions [Translation of al-Mujadalah, 58:11].

ISDEV AT THE ISLAMIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY WORKSHOP

On 22 - 24 April 2018, ISDEV members consisting of ISDEV Director, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari, ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad, ISDEV lecturers, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Dr. Shahir Akram Hasan, Dr Murni Yusoff, Dr Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz as well as ISDEV Alumni, participated in the Bengkel Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam (Islamic Research Methodology Worskhop). The workshop was held at the Centre for Language Studies and Generic Development (PBI), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Bachok, Kelantan and was chaired by Dr. Nor Hisham bin Md. Nawi. Dr. Burhan Che Daud, Director of PBI graced the modestly simple Official Opening Ceremony of the workshop with his presence and officially declared its commencement with the recitation of basmallah.

ISDEV Delegates at the Islamic Research Methodology Workshop at UMK, Bachok,Kelantan

The workshop was organized by the Centre for Language Studies and Generic Development (PBI), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan with the collaboration with the Centre for islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia. Among the objectives of this workshop three days workshop is to guide all researches in the social sciences and humanities field to benefit and understand the newly develop Islamic research methodology as the modern research method. 

The speakers - From top: Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad, Dr. Mohd Syahmir Alias, Dr. Abdul Hanis Embong, Dr. Shahir Akram Hasan, Dr. Nur Ilani Mat Nawi, Mohd Syahmi Miswan, Nur Sakiinah Ab Aziz, Dr. Nor Hanani Ismail, Dr. Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz, Dr. Murni Yusoff & Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari.

In achieving this objective, participants were exposed to the various stages of Islamic research methodology for qualitative research focusing on the philosophy, research design, data collection and data analysis. The workshop also present the practice in Islamic-based research that are using quantitative research methodology with the conceptual framework, construction of instruments and data analysis. Even though the contemporary research method has been widely used in research nowadays, it is not possible for Islamic research methodology to stand out and become the prominent research method to be use in any Islamic-based research. 

Full house - The participants of the three days workshop

Momento - Top picture, ISDEV Lectures with Dr. Zaleha Embong, Dr. Burhan Che Daud with Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Prof. Syukri at UMK main campus, Bachok, Kelantan

This has definitely paved the way for ISDEV relationship with UMK, especially in bringing Islamic research methodology greater in the near future. The rest as they say is history. ISDEV expertise in Islamic research methodology are definitely on its way towards achieving its success.

Ukhuwwah bonding among ISDEV and UMK 

KULLU 'AAM WA ANTUM BIKHAIR: 'EID MUBARAK

Wishing you & your loved ones a blessed Eid!

Sincere thoughts from,

Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari

Director

&

The whole family of 

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), 

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

A NAS A WEEK - 4 SHAWWAL 1439

Abu Ayub reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever fasts the month of Ramadan and then follows it with six days of fasting during the month of Shawwal will be as if he fasted for the year.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1164; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim].

عَنْ أَبِي أَيُّوبَ الْأَنْصَارِيِّ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ أَنَّهُ حَدَّثَهُ أَنَّ رَسُولَ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ مَنْ صَامَ رَمَضَانَ ثُمَّ أَتْبَعَهُ سِتًّا مِنْ شَوَّالٍ كَانَ كَصِيَامِ الدَّهْرِ

1164 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصيام باب استحباب صوم ستة أيام من شوال إتباعا لرمضا

 Note:

 Source - https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/08/17/hadith-on-fasting-recommendation-to-fast-six-days-in-the-month-following-ramadan/

KEMPI’18: A MEMORABLE EXPERIENCE

On 23-25 March 2018, ISDEV has organised a hands-on human development camp (KEMPI’18) for its MISDEV16.2 and MISDEV17.1 students (ISDEV Postgraduate Masters (Mixed-Mode) students). This programme is an annual programme that emphasizes on the practical aspect of human development as an enrichment to the theoretical aspects covered in the class and it is also part of graduation requirement for MISDEV16.2 and MISDEV17.1 in the third semester.

Theoretical and practical of corpse management

For this year, KEMPI'18 was held at Kem Motivasi Mawaddah, Batu Kurau, Taiping, Perak. KEMPI’18 consisted of four main activities. First was Public Speaking which covered the delivering of tazkirah, khutbah, parliamentary debate and presentation. Second was for the brothers to practice their role as Imam and Bilal. Third, the Art and Ethics of Slaughtering Management and fourth was the Art and Ethics of Corpse Management. All these four activities were conducted on the three consecutive days. Students received valuable feedback and comments by the lectures as these activities help to enhance their skills and knowledge on the fard ‘ain and fard kifayah.

Among the activities conducted are BBQ, slaughtering, and tazkirah presentation 

Besides these four main activities, KEMPI’18 also included a cultural night performance, sports day, and community engagement activities. The sports day involved all participants including students, lecturers and lecturer’s family members. The community engagement activities was conducted with Tahfiz students and the elderly in Madrasah Darul Amal, which is located just ten minutes away from Kem Motivasi Mawaddah.

Khutbah and Parlimentary debate

Cultural night, sports day and community engagement activities with Madrasah Darul Amal

KEMPI'18 provided opportunity for MISDEV16.2 and MISDEV17.1 to not only discover their physical, mental and spiritual strengths, but also discover their abilities and talents throughout the wholehearted performances they performed. All in all, KEMPI'18 was fruitfully conducted with high commitment given by MISDEV16.2 and MISDEV17.1 students, lecturers, as well as RISDEV and MISDEV17.2 students. Everyone gained a lot of memorable experience. Alhamdulillah the mission of this program was accomplished and successfully organized! 

A group photo session with all students, lecturers, and family members

A NAS A WEEK - 26 RAMADHAN 1439

The believers are but a single Brotherhood: So make peace and reconciliation between your two (contending) brothers: And fear Allah that ye may receive Mercy4928 [Translation of Surah al-Hujurat (49:10) by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

 Notes:

4928 -  The enforcement of the Muslim Brotherhood is the greatest social ideal of Islam. On it was based the Prophet's Sermon at his last pilgrimage, and Islam cannot be completely realised until this ideal is achieved.

 Compare Other Translations - 

Source - http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/49/10/allah's-commandment-to-lower-the-voice-in-the-presence-of-holy-prophet-and-make-peace-between-the-believers-if-they-fell-into-fighting-among-themselves

A NAS A WEEK - 19 RAMADHAN 1439

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would seek seclusion (al-i’tikāf) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan and he would say, “Seek the Night of Decree during the last ten nights of Ramadan.”

In another narration, the Prophet said, “Seek the Night of Decree in the odd nights among the last ten nights of Ramadan.”

[Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī; 1916, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim; 1169. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

عَنْ عَائِشَةَ قَالَتْ كَانَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ يُجَاوِرُ فِي الْعَشْرِ الْأَوَاخِرِ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ وَيَقُولُ تَحَرَّوْا لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ فِي الْعَشْرِ الْأَوَاخِرِ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ

وفي رواية البخاري قال تَحَرَّوْا لَيْلَةَ الْقَدْرِ فِي الْوِتْرِ مِنْ الْعَشْرِ الْأَوَاخِرِ مِنْ رَمَضَانَ

1916 صحيح البخاري كتاب فضل ليلة القدر باب تحري ليلة القدر في الوتر من العشر الأواخر

1169 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصيام باب فضل ليلة القدر والحث على طلبها وبيان محلها وأرجى أوقات طلبها

A NAS A WEEK - 12 RAMADHAN 1439

Those who spend the night in adoration of their Lord prostrate and standing(3124) [Translation of by Abdullah Yusuf Ali al-Furqan, 25:64].

Notes:
3124: Humble prayer brings them nearer to Allah.

Other Translations:

A NAS A WEEK - 5 RAMADHAN 1439

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Every good deed of the son of Adam is multiplied by ten, up to seven hundred times as much. Allah Almighty said: Except for fasting, as it is for me and I will reward it personally. He leaves his desires and his food for my sake. The fasting person will be relieved twice, once at the time of breaking fast and the other when he meets his Lord. The smell of his mouth is more delightful to Allah than the scent of musk.”

In another narration, the Prophet said, “Fasting is a shield, so let him not be obscene or foolish.”

[Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī; 1795, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim; 1151. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim].

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ كُلُّ عَمَلِ ابْنِ آدَمَ يُضَاعَفُ الْحَسَنَةُ عَشْرُ أَمْثَالِهَا إِلَى سَبْعمِائَة ضِعْفٍ قَالَ اللَّهُ عَزَّ وَجَلَّ إِلَّا الصَّوْمَ فَإِنَّهُ لِي وَأَنَا أَجْزِي بِهِ يَدَعُ شَهْوَتَهُ وَطَعَامَهُ مِنْ أَجْلِي لِلصَّائِمِ فَرْحَتَانِ فَرْحَةٌ عِنْدَ فِطْرِهِ وَفَرْحَةٌ عِنْدَ لِقَاءِ رَبِّهِ وَلَخُلُوفُ فِيهِ أَطْيَبُ عِنْدَ اللَّهِ مِنْ رِيحِ الْمِسْكِ

وفي رواية أخرى قال الصِّيَامُ جُنَّةٌ فَلَا يَرْفُثْ وَلَا يَجْهَلْ

1795 صحيح البخاري كتاب الصوم باب فضل الصوم

1151 صحيح مسلم كتاب الصيام باب فضل الصيام

DIRECTOR'S TARBIYAH: RESTORING THE PRACTICES OF SADAQAH

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria delivering ISDEV Director's Tarbiyah

On 30 March 2018, the ISDEV Director's Tarbiyah brings the title of 'Restoring the Practices of Sadaqah'. Associate Prof Dr Zakaria discussed the various forms of Sadaqah that can be practiced by ISDEV fraternity. He focuses on voluntary donations. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria quotes the verse 103 from Surah At-Tawbah which means:

"Take, [O Muhammad], from their wealth, the charity you cleanse with it and cause them to increase, and pray for them. Indeed, your prayer is a guarantee for them. And Allah is Hearing, Knowing".

Based on these verse, Assoc. Prof.  Dr Zakaria attributes the benefits of Sadaqah as purifying the soul, facilitating the affairs and healing the illness for the charitable people. The approach proposed by Assoc. Prof. Dr Zakaria in restoring this practice is through financial contribution in Waqf and ISDEV fund. The practice of charity also can be restored through the contribution of the workforce with simple 'gotong royong' and willingness to spread aid. In fact, smiles and greetings are also one of the way to restored charity.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria eagerly explaining all the important points on how to restore the practices of sadaqah

By realizing this charity practice, Assoc. Prof.  Dr. Zakaria as ISDEV Director hopes that ISDEV members gain good in this practice. As a result, with the nature of love,  sensitive and positive can be part of ISDEV's personal characteristics.

Full house - ISDEV family members passionately listening to the Director's Tarbiyah