ISDEV AT DEPUTY CHIEF MINISTER'S OFFICE

Prof Syukri (left) gave a brief introduction about ISDEV to
Pulau Pinang's Deputy Chief Minister 1, YB Datuk Ir. Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman (right).

On 12 March, 2019 ISDEV lecturers were seen at Kompleks Tun Abdul Razak (KOMTAR), Pulau Pinang. They were there for a very important meet with Pulau Pinang Deputy Chief Minster 1, YB Datuk Ir. Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman at his office on the 52nd floor of KOMTAR.  

ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram (second from left) was there to present ISDEV areas of expertise
and programme for 2019.

The meeting set at 2:30pm that day was a closed and exclusive session. Allocating, initially an hour of his busy schedule, YB Datuk Ir. Ahmad Zakiyuddin Abdul Rahman, was there to personally welcome ISDEV delegates and hear out the presentations made by ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan on the various fields of Islamic development management expertise that ISDEV offered.

The meeting in session.

Dr. Shahir's presentation also included, in whatever way possible, for there to be a working cum academic collaboration between ISDEV and the Deputy Chief Minister 1's office especially in areas pertaining to Islam and the Muslim affairs in the state since YB Datuk Ir. Ahmad Zakiyuddin also currently holds the portfolio for the Exco on Hal Ehwal Agama Islam  for the State of Pulau Pinang. Such collaborations can be in numerous forms such as short executive courses, hands-on trainings or any research endeavours.

A NAS A WEEK - 18 RAJAB 1440

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “A man is upon the religion of his best friend, so let one of you look at whom he befriends.” [Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 2378. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Al-Nawawi]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ أَنَّ النَّبِيَّ صلى الله عليه وسلم قَالَ‏ الرَّجُلُ عَلَى دِينِ خَلِيلِهِ، فَلْيَنْظُرْ أَحَدُكُمْ مَنْ يُخَالِلُ

[2378 سنن الترمذي كتاب الزهد]

[177 المحدث النووي خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح في تحقيق رياض الصالحين]

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2010/11/30/a-person-follows-the-religion-of-his-close-friend/

IT'S THE DBP WORKSHOP ONCE AGAIN

ISDEV lecturers and ISDEV fellows with two DBP editors. 

7 March, 2019 the ISDEV Resource Room was abuzz with activities. Two editors from Dewan Bahasa &  Pustaka (DBP) was there as early as 9:30am for the Bengkel Pemurnian Manuskrip DBP. The one whole day manuscript refinement workshop gave the opportunity to ISDEV lecturers, students as well as ISDEV Fellows to produce quality manuscripts to be published by the prestigious publication house in Malaysia, the DBP. 

Head delegation from DBP. Encik Mohd Riduwan 

The head delegation from DBP was Encik Mohd Riduwan bin Abdul Wahab, Perancang Bahasa (Language Planner) from the Bahagian Buku Umum (General Books Section). A total of 26 manuscripts were examined that day. The authors were assigned to their specific editors where a one-to-one session took place for an efficient editing of the manuscripts to take place. The author's writing and language styles as well as the Malay grammar (tatabahasa) were checked to ensure integration and in harmony with the DBP style.

ISDEV members who were present to present their manuscripts to DBP.

A follow-up to this workshop is scheduled to take place sometime after 'Eid. In the meantime, ISDEV has identified 6 May, 2019 as an in-house workshop session for the authors to polish up their manuscripts as required by DBP. Hopefully in the next follow up session with DBP all 26 manuscripts are ready to go for publication by DBP.

A NAS A WEEK - 11 RAJAB 1440

So lose not heart nor fall into despair: for ye must gain mastery if ye are true in faith [Translation of Aali 'Imraan, 3:139 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali].

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Source (Credit To):

http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/3/139

ISDEV FIRST MONTHLY GRADUATE SUPERVISION FOR 2019

ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza.

On Friday 1 March 2019 the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) held its first Monthly Graduate Supervision for the year 2019. It was held at ISDEV Resource Room, D04 Building and started at 9:30am sharp. ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan provided an interactive platform for the students that day. She began the session requesting students to answer the question "What are the Challenges faced as a Postgraduate Student at ISDEV?" through one of the Learning Management Systems available on the internet - the Mentimeter.  

Dr Wan Norhaniza summing it all up after Prof Syukri gave his point of view on the matter.

Using the Word Cloud answer scheme, a plethora of problems that seem to pull students to be out of focus on their studies showed up on the screen. The most pertinent challenge, the phrase that stood out among all the rest was - Time Management. Dr Wan invited ISDEV Founder, Professor Dr Muhammad Syukri Salleh, to advise students on this issue that plagues the students most. Interestingly Prof Syukri mentioned that it is not time per se that is the challenge but more so the Energy Management that matters. He said that as humans at times we would have set out to accomplish certain tasks for the day but as the day went by it was not time that we did not have in our hands but actually our energy level had depleted making it close to impossible to get the things that we have set out to do to be accomplished well that day.

A NAS A WEEK - 4 RAJAB 1440H

Imran ibn Hussein reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of you belong to my generation, then those who follow them, and then those who follow them. Verily, after you will come deceitful people who cannot be trusted. They will swear oaths without being asked to swear oaths, they will make vows they do not fulfill, and gluttony will prevail among them.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 2508, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2535. Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

عن عمران بن حصين رضي الله عنهما قال قَالَ النَّبِيُّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ خَيْرُكُمْ قَرْنِي ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ ثُمَّ الَّذِينَ يَلُونَهُمْ إِنَّ بَعْدَكُمْ قَوْمًا يَخُونُونَ وَلَا يُؤْتَمَنُونَ وَيَشْهَدُونَ وَلَا يُسْتَشْهَدُونَ وَيَنْذِرُونَ وَلَا يَفُونَ وَيَظْهَرُ فِيهِمْ السِّمَنُ

[2508 صحيح البخاري كتاب الشهادات باب لا يشهد على شهادة جور إذا أشهد]

[2535 صحيح مسلم كتاب فضائل الصحابة باب فضل الصحابة رضي الله تعالى عنهم ثم الذين يلونهم ثم الذين يلونهم]

Source (Credit To):
https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2018/03/12/hadith-on-signs-lies-and-gluttony-will-prevail-before-the-end-of-time/

THE FIRST ISDEV DIRECTOR TARBIYYAH FOR DR SHAHIR

ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan.

1st March, 2019 was a Friday that ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan, would remember for a long time. Staying true to tradition, Dr Shahir Akram gave his first ISDEV Director Tarbiyyah  that day. It was held at ISDEV Resource Room, D04 and started close to twelve in the afternoon.

Some of ISDEV lecturers, staff and students are seen here at ISDEV Resource Room.

Choosing the title Perjuangan dalam Alam Ilmu (Striving in the Realm of Knowledge) Dr Shahir Akram started his Tarbiyyah with the simple reminder of the fact that all members of ISDEV became part of ISDEV not by mere coincidence but due to the fact that Allah SWT has ordained for it to be so.  Reiterating the point that he believed all ISDEV members are chosen by Allah SWT to be part of ISDEV, thus all members of ISDEV, whether the top management, the lecturers, the staff and definitely the students, each has a part to play in ensuring that ISDEV is the preferred center in doing postgraduate studies on development management pertaining to Islam. 

The other section of ISDEV Resource Room.

The ISDEV Director Tarbiyyah was truly short but the points delivered were succinctly poignant nonetheless. Dr Shahir Akram also presented the various clusters in which ISDEV members are to work as a jemaah (a team) in areas such as in Islamic Development, Islamic Institutions, Islamic Political Economy, Islamic Tourism and Service Management, Islamic-based Research Methodology as well as on the sciences of Falak (astronomy).

A NAS A WEEK - 27 JAMADIL AKHIR 1440

And remember! your Lord caused to be declared (publicly): "If ye are grateful I will add more (favors) unto you; but if ye show ingratitude truly My punishment is terrible indeed."  ¹⁸⁷⁹ 

Notes:

1879 - The various shades of meaning in Shakara are explained in n. 1877 above. Kafara implies: (1) to reject Faith, as in ii. 6 and n. 30; (2) to be ungrateful for mercies and favours received, as here; (3) to resist Allah or Faith, as in iii. 13; (4) to deny (the Signs of Allah), as in iii. 21, or deny the mission of Messengers, as in xiv. 9. Kafir in the most general sense may be translated "Unbeliever".

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http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/14/7

CHALLENGING THE THEORY OF BEHAVIOUR

Ustaz Shazalie Hirman (seated - second from left) pose with his panel of examiners.

"A noble and brave attempt", as expressed by the external examiner during ISDEV first viva voce for the year 2019. RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student, Shazalie Hirman bin Ahmad Najib's viva voce took place on 27 February, 2019. The viva started at 9:30am at the Conference Room (C23) of the School of Social Sciences. 

Shazalie listening to the question posed by one of the examiners.

Shazalie had to go through a gruelling 3-hour session to defend his PhD Thesis on Niat Bertingkah Laku Berteraskan Islam dalam Teori Tingkah Laku (Intention in Islamic-based Behaviour in the Theory of Behaviour).

ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza asked Shazalie to state the novelty of his PhD research.

True to ISDEV traditions, a mock viva was held two days prior at ISDEV Resource Room. ISDEV lecturers and students were there to bombard Shazalie with questions on his PhD Thesis, purposely trying to shake his ground, to prepare him mentally and physically for the actual day. Shazalie received a lot of pointers - the do's and don't during a viva from ISDEV lecturers that afternoon.

A group photo session after the solat hajat was done taken outside ISDEV Surau building.

The day of the viva itself, ISDEV male members met at 8:45am to perform the solat hajat together (in jama'ah) at ISDEV Surau building. This is another tradition of ISDEV that is done without fail, a few moments before the viva session starts for any RISDEV student, where invocation is made to Allah SWT to provide the best result for the candidate. 

Prof Syukri posing a question to Shazalie during the mock viva.

Alhamdulillah Syazalie passed his viva with a Scale of 2. His panel of examiners consisted of  the chairperson, Professor Dr Ruslan Rainis from the School of Humanities, External Examiner, Associate Professor Dr Ahmad Azrin Adnan from Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) and two internal examiners, Associate Professor Dr Zakaria Bahari and Dr Azrin Ibrahim. Shazalie is the first PhD student for ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan in his capacity as the main supervisor while Shazalie's co-supervisor is Dr. Izzal Asnira bt Zolkepli from the School of Communications.

Alhamdulillah and Congratulations Shazalie!

ISDEV DIRECTOR ATTENDED M-STEP COLLOQUIUM

The M-STEP Colloquium.

On 21 February, 2019, ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan attended Malaysia-Southern Thailand Education Project (M-STEP) Colloquium organised by DRB HICOM Univesity of Automative Malaysia (DHU). The M-Step Colloquium was held at Universiti Malaysia Kelantan, Pengkalan Chepa.

The participants of M-STEP treated for dinner.

On the eve of the M-Step Colloquium, participants of the M-STEP Colloquium was treated for dinner hosted by the Kelantan Malay Chamber of Commerce (Dewan Perniagaan Melayu Negeri Kelantan). Among those who graced the dinner with a speech were the Chairman of M-Step who is also the Vice Chancellor of DHU, YBhg  Professor Dato' Sr. Dr. Omar  Osman as well as YB Dato' Sri Mustapa bin Mohamed, the Member of Parliament for Jeli, Kelantan. 

                                                  (Left) Speech by VC of DRU and (Right) Speech by MP of Jeli

M-STEP is a proposed education projects in collaboration with multi-institutions in Malaysia and Southern-Thailand (Narathiwat, Yala and Patani Provinces). The Colloquium was held to discuss the planned M-STEP (Education) Project including governance and roll-out plan and to accept proposal/s for the implementation of M-STEP Project/s planned for 2019.

ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram (wearing white kopiah with black shirt) in a discussion.

A NAS A WEEK - 20 JAMADIL AKHIR 1440

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “To declare the glory of Allah, the praise of Allah, the oneness of Allah, and the greatness of Allah is more beloved to me than anything over which the sun rises.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 2695. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَأَنْ أَقُولَ سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلَا إِلَهَ إِلَّا اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ أَحَبُّ إِلَيَّ مِمَّا طَلَعَتْ عَلَيْهِ الشَّمْسُ

[2695 صحيح مسلم كتاب الذكر والدعاء والتوبة والاستغفار باب فضل التهليل والتسبيح والدعاء]

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2014/01/09/hadith-on-remembrance-declaring-the-greatness-of-allah-is-more-beloved-than-anything-else/

A NAS A WEEK - 13 JAMADIL AKHIR 1440

And say to the believing women that they should lower their gaze and guard their modesty; that they should not display their beauty and ornaments except what (must ordinarily) appear thereof; that they should draw their veils over their bosoms and not display their beauty except to their husbands their fathers their husbands' fathers their sons their husbands' sons their brothers or their brothers' sons or their sisters' sons or their women or the slaves whom their right hands possess or male servants free of physical needs or small children who have no sense of the shame of sex; and that they should not strike their feet in order to draw attention to their hidden ornaments. And O ye Believers! turn ye all together towards Allah that ye may attain Bliss.  ^{2984   2985   2986   2987} 

Notes:

2984 -  The need for modesty is the same in both men and women. But on account of the differentiation of the sexes in nature, temperaments, and social life, a greater amount of privacy is required for women than for men, especially in the matter of dress and the uncovering of the bosom.

2985 - Zinat means both natural beauty and artificial ornaments. I think both are implied here, but chiefly the former. The woman is asked not to make a display of her figure except to the following classes of people: (1) her husband, (2) her near relatives whom a certain amount of neglige is permissible; (3) her women, (4) slaves, male and female, as they would be in constant attendance; but this item would now be blank, with the abolition of slavery; (5) men who are free from sexual desire and who usually frequent the houses; and (6) infants or small children before they get a sense of sex. Cf. also xxxiii. 59.

2986 - It is one of the tricks of showy or unchaste women to tinkle their ankle ornaments, to draw attention to themselves,

2987 - While all these details of the purity and good form of domestic life are being brought to our attention, we are clearly reminded that the chief object we should hold in view is our spiritual welfare. All our brief life on this earth is a probation, and we must make our individual, domestic, and social life all contribute to our holiness, so that we can get the real success and bliss which is the aim of our spiritual endeavor.

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© Alim.org 2019

PLEASE PROCEED WITH RESEARCH PROPER

ISDEV strength - excellent turnout by ISDEV members that day.

"Please proceed with your PhD research proper". That was the final verdict received by two RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) students after presenting their PhD research proposals on Friday, 15 February, 2019. The programme started at 9:30am at ISDEV Resource Room with the usual nasheed of asma al husna followed by the recitation of umm al kitab Surah al-Fatihah. The session was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan.

Dr Fadzila Azni (right) giving her comments to Siti Maryam.

The first to present that morning was Siti Maryam Idris with her PhD proposal entitled The Efficiency of Islamic Home Financing in Malaysia. Currently pursuing her PhD studies under the supervision of Associate Professor Dr Zakaria Bahari  (main supervisor) as well as Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad (co-supervisor), Siti Maryam with her warm and smiling disposition took in her stride, all the comments and suggestions given that day by all ISDEV members present. Her PhD proposal was evaluated by Dr Fadzila Azni.

A very focused Arini defending her PhD research proposal.

After that was Nor Arini Abdullah whose proposed PhD thesis was on "Gelagat Ejen Takaful Terhadap Pengguna dan Syarikat Takaful di Malaysia " (Takaful Agent's Behaviour Towards Takaful Consumers and Companies in Malaysia) was evaluated by her co-supervisor, Dr Murni Yusoff. Her main supervisor is ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan. 

YES! PROCEED TO SUBMIT

One section of ISDEV Resource Room at D04. 

ISDEV welcomes the second month for 2019 with the presentation of final draft thesis by two RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by research) students, Khairul Faizi Mohd Rafiai and Noor Hidayah Samsudin. They both presented on Friday,1 February, 2019 at ISDEV Resource Room, D04. 

Khairul Faizi presenting his draft PhD thesis.

The programme started at 9:30am sharp with the usual invocation of asma al husna followed by the recitation of umm al kitab, al-Fatihah. Khairul Faizi was the first to present his research findings through his PhD thesis title Faktor-Faktor Yang Mempengaruhi Peserta Muslim Dalam Memilih Takaful Di Pulau Pinang (Factors Affecting Muslim Participants in Selecting Takaful in Pulau Pinang). His draft thesis was evaluated by Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad.

Noor Hidayah jotting down some points on how to improve her PhD Thesis.

The next to present her draft PhD thesis was Noor Hidayah Samsudin. The title of her research was on Kaedah Pengurusan Motivasi Pekerja Dalam Islam Berdasarkan Kitab Syamail Muhammadiyah (Motivational Management Methods for Employees in Islam based on the Book Syamail Muhammadiyah) which was evaluated by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan.

Another section of ISDEV Resource Room at D04.

After rigorous questioning by both the evaluators, other ISDEV lectures as well as RISDEV and MISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-mode) students, both Khairul Faizi and Noor Hidayah were relieved and grateful to be given the approval to proceed with the submission of their theses. However there is a caveat - provided the suggestions and corrections provided that day wold be incorporated and updated in their written PhD theses before submission to Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).

A NAS A WEEK - 6 JAMADIL AKHIR 1440

A’idh ibn Amr reported: A man came to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, and asked him and he gave him. When he went out the door to leave, the Prophet said to him, “If you knew what it meant to beg, then no one would go to anyone else and ask him for anything.” [Source: Sunan An-Nasa’i 2586. Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to At-Tabari]

عَنْ عَائِذِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو  أَنَّ رَجُلًا أَتَى النَّبِيَّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ فَسَأَلَهُ فَأَعْطَاهُ فَلَمَّا وَضَعَ رِجْلَهُ عَلَى أُسْكُفَّةِ الْبَابِ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ لَوْ تَعْلَمُونَ مَا فِي الْمَسْأَلَةِ مَا مَشَى أَحَدٌ إِلَى أَحَدٍ يَسْأَلُهُ شَيْئًا

[2586 سنن النسائي كتاب الزكاة المسألة]

المحدث ابن جرير الطبري خلاصة حكم المحدث إسناده صحيح

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2012/09/02/hadith-on-begging-if-you-knew-how-bad-it-was-to-beg-then-no-one-would-ever-beg-from-people/

A NAS A WEEK - 29 JAMADIL AWWAL 1440

Those who believe and work righteousness for them is forgiveness and a sustenance most generous²⁸²⁹ [Translation of al-Hajj, 22: 50 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali] 

Notes:

2829 - The "sustenance" must be construed in the widest sense, spiritual as well as intellectual and physical. The reward of righteousness is far more generous than any merit there may be in the creature following the Will of his Creator.

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Source (Credit To):

http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/22/50

PROF SYUKRI: EMBEDDING ISLAM IN NATION'S DEVELOPMENT

Prof Syukri at KITA.

On 24 January, 2019 Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh was at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He was there on invitation by the Institute of Ethnic Studies (KITA) to present and share his views at the Bengkel Acuan Islam Dalam Kehidupan Muslim di Malaysia (Workshop on the Islamic Mould in the Lives of the Muslims in Malaysia) organised by KITA. The workshop which started at 10am was chaired by Dr. Azlina Abdullah (aka Dr. Lynn) from UKM.

Stating the choice to take if embedding Islam is truly wanted and needed.

His presentation topic was on Membudaya & Menyulam KeIslaman Dalam Pembangunan Negara at the Meeting Room of KITA, Tingkat 4, Blok Pentadbiran Kolej Keris Mas, UKM. Prof. Syukri started his presentation by stating the present development worldview that Malaysia is in. He then went on to state that within the purview of such current development worldview, it is highly unlikely that the culturalization and embedding of Islam into the nation's development can be achieved. He cited a few examples of the non-sustainability of the various Islamic-based development approaches experienced in Malaysia especially the top-down approach. 

Prof Syukri explaining his stand to KITA members while on the right is Dr. Lynn. 

According to Prof Syukri, through his empirical research and analysis,  culturalizing and embedding Islam can only be holistically carried out when the mould of the development closely follows that of the Islamic worldview. This has been achieved. However most of these can be found at the grassroot's or at the organisational level as proven in Indonesia and Thailand.

Prof Syukri seen here with Ann Wan Seng (centre) and Prof. Dato' Teo Kok Seng (right).

Besides Prof Syukri, the other panelists for the second part of the morning session was Prof. Dato’ Dr. Teo Kok Seng. and Mr. Ann Wang Seng.

RESEARCH WORKSHOP BY ISDEV LECTURERS @ UniSHAMS

The participants at the research workshop conducted by ISDEV lecturers.

On  17 January, 2019, four ISDEV lecturers were in Kuala Ketil, Kedah Darul Aman to fulfill the invitation from Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'azam Shah (UniSHAMS). They were there to conduct the Bengkel Penyelidikan Kualitatif (Qualitative Research Workshop).

Assoc. Prof. Dr Zakaria.

The research workshop was well attended by the 50 postgraduate students including UniSHAMS lecturers who were pursuing their studies at the PhD level. The four lecturers were ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram Hassan, ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan, Associate Professor Dr Zakaria Bahari and Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad. 

ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr Wan Norhaniza.

Assoc. Prof Dr Zakaria lectured on the Structure of a Thesis while Dr Wan Norhaniza's lecture was on Research Design.

ISDEV Director, Dr Shahir Akram.

Dr Shahir Akram presented on Data Collection and Dr Fadzila Azni Ahmad spoke on Data Analysis Introduction to Atlas.ti. All lectures were conducted in the Malay Language.

A ANAS A WEEK - 22 JAMADIL AWWAL 1440

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “O Allah, benefit me with what you have taught me, teach me what will benefit me, and increase my knowledge. All praise is due to Allah in every circumstance and I seek refuge in Allah from the condition of the people of the Hellfire.” [Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 3599. Grade: Hasan (fair) according to At-Tirmidhi]

عَنْ أَبِي هُرَيْرَةَ رَضِيَ اللَّهُ عَنْهُ قَالَ قَالَ رَسُولُ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ اللَّهُمَّ انْفَعْنِي بِمَا عَلَّمْتَنِي وَعَلِّمْنِي مَا يَنْفَعُنِي وَزِدْنِي عِلْمًا الْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ عَلَى كُلِّ حَالٍ وَأَعُوذُ بِاللَّهِ مِنْ حَالِ أَهْلِ النَّارِ

[3599 سنن الترمذي كِتَاب الدَّعَوَاتِ ثلاثة لا ترد دعوتهم الصائم حتى يفطر والإمام العادل ودعوة المظلوم]

[قَالَ أَبُو عِيسَى هَذَا حَدِيثٌ حَسَنٌ غَرِيبٌ]

Source (Credit To):

https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2013/01/24/hadith-on-knowledge-o-allah-teach-me-what-will-benefit-me-and-benefit-me-from-what-i-learn/

 

ISDEV PLAYS HOST TO STUDENTS FROM NORWAY

An all meaningful engagement between ISDEV members and her guests from Norway.

The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) was host to 37 undergraduate students led by Professor Dr. Levi Geir Eidhamar from the University of Agder, Norway. They were here at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on Tuesday, 22 January, 2019 for the 11th Annual Lecture Series on Contemporary Islam in Malaysia. It was part of the students' learning experience to know and understand about various religions that exist in this world. 

The Norwegian students diligently writing down some notes from the lecture.

For 11 consecutive years, Prof Levi has continuously brought his students to ISDEV to have an insight and learn more about Islam as a religion and the issues that Muslims are facing contemporaneously especially here in Malaysia. As usual, there were two lectures lined-up for ISDEV guests from Norway as well as for ISDEV members.

Ustaz Dr Mohammad Nidzam, a TV personality as well.

The first lecture was given by Ustaz Dr Mohammad Nidzam bin Abdul Kadir from Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) who is the author of "Fiqah Hubungan Etnik". His session started a little after 9:30am, after the usual opening with the nasyeed of the 99 beautiful names of Allah SWT followed by the recitation of Ummu al-kitab al-Fatihah and a doa recital. Dr Mohammad Nidzam, who appears regularly on various TV religious programmes, spoke on the "The Fiqh of Ethnic Relations" to the audience.

A very captivating and engaging talk by Tuan Haji Kamarudin.

The second lecture was by Tuan Haji Kamarudin bin Abdullah, President and Founder of Islamic Propagation Society International (IPSI). With a title on "An Islamic Insight on the Unity of Mankind", a seasoned speaker and well-known Islamic figure in disseminating information and the truth about Islam, himself being a revert to Islam at the age of 18, was able to get the audience involved by sharing his knowledge and experience. His organization, IPSI, also made it a point to distribute to everyone from Norway a copy of "The Meaning of the Holy Qur'an".

The halaqah-like session held in the masjid.

After lunch, ISDEV guests from Norway were then brought to Masjid Al Malik Khalid, USM to witness how do Muslims go about with their obligatory prayers in a jema'ah (congregationally). Zuhur was at 1:32pm that day and so they arrived at the masjid well before time. The male students had a halaqah-like session after seeing how the Muslims establish their solat zuhur.

A RISDEV student (left) helping one of the students with the headscarf.

In the meantime, the female students were helped in donning the headscarf and some even wore the jubah (long dresses) that were provided by RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) students. Prof Levi commented that ISDEV had "made a fantastic programme, and I really look forward to come back next year! Thanks on behalf of all the students". The feeling is so mutual, Prof Levi. ISDEV too looks forward to hosting you, with your new batch of students, for the 12th time, in shaa Allah (with Allah SWT will) next year.

Inspired by Surah al-Hujurat verse 13: From different cultures and religions - a way to get to know one another better.