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Narrated Abdullah: The Prophet said, "The best people are those living in my generation, and then those who will follow them, and then those who will follow the latter. Then there will come some people who will bear witness before taking oaths, and take oaths before bearing witness." (Ibrahim, a sub-narrator said, "They used to beat us for witnesses and covenants when we were still children.") [Hadith from the translation of Sahih Bukhari, Volume 5, Book 57: Companions of the Prophet, Hadith Number 3] .    

The participants of the 2nd ISDEV RUT Workshop Today, and also tomorrow, ISDEV hosts the Second ISDEV Research University Team (RUT) Worskhop. A total of 20 RUT team members and the Fellows of ISDEV Academic Staff Training Scheme (ASTS) presenting a total of 23 papers, written out their first six months research on their respective projects. Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh leads the ISDEV RUT research projects The research, entitled Islamic-based Development and led by ISDEV Director Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh, contains 5 projects, viz. the Politics of Islamic Development Strategies, the Construction of the Mould and Index of Islamic-based Development, Ethics and Monitoring System in Human Management, the Corporate Social Responsibility of Islamic Banks, and the Application of Waqf Istibdal in Development. The presentation in progress The Acting Dean of the Social Transformation Research Platform Professor Osman Mohamad opens the Workshop, witnessed by a total of more than 5

The participants of the Workshop 7 March - Located at Conference Room C06, School of Social Sciences, the 2nd DBP-ISDEV Book Writing Workshop was successfully held. The one-day workshop was a continuation from the first workshop that was held last February. A total of five DBP editors were here to guide the ISDEV 20 participants cum authors on book writing. DBP editor Sufi checking Prof Syukri's book manuscript The main essence of this workshop was to get to know the authors' respective editors, and review the book manuscripts together. The workshop provided the best possible avenue and opportunity for ISDEV budding authors to attain tips and guidance in their writing. ISDEV authors discussing with their respective editors Editor Julia (left) checking Wan Norhaneeza's manuscript The evening session of the workshop saw a lively open discussion between the editors and the writers. The variety of questions and comments given during the workshop were of benefit to each author

The 6 th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2012): Islamic Management of Human Development   29 th – 30 th August, 2012, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang   Organized by: Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) & Social Transformation Platform Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Penang, Malaysia Introduction The 6 th ISDEV International Development Management Conference is the sixth of a series of initiative to encourage related research in Islamic social sciences perspective, this time in the area of Islamic Management of Human Development. This conference is a continuation of the 5 th ISDEV International Development Management Conference with the theme: Islamic Marketing and Asset Management which was held at Universiti Sains Malaysia on 13 th – 14 th December 2011. This year, the conference aims to achieve the following objectives: 1)    To provide a platform and opportunities for human development man

  20 April - After three semesters struggling through the challenges of the Masters in Social Sciences (Islamic Development Management) programme, now MISDEV'10 students could finally find relief and bask in the glory of their success. They had completed their studies at the Masters level and officially graduated from ISDEV. In line with ISDEV tradition, a special ceremony known as "Malam Graduasi Isdev 10' was held at USM Banquet Hall, to celebrate their success with their family members and loved ones in attendance as well. A total of 12 students were honoured that night of which six students received the highly regarded "Anugerah Disertasi Cemerlang ISDEV 2012' for the distinction they received in their dissertation writing. Congratulations to the graduates! Dr Suhrawardi (right) receiving ISDEV Outstanding Thesis Award from Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh (main supervisor) and Dr Zakaria Bahari (co-supervisor)   Muhammad Taha receiving ISDEV Outstanding Dissertat

Go forth, whether light or heavy, and strive with your wealth and your lives in the cause of Allah . That is better for you, if you only knew [al-Tawbah, 9: 41] .

Anas reported that Allah's Apostle (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) forbade that a person should drink while standing. Qatada reported: We said to him: What about eating? Thereupon he (Anas) said: That is even worse and more detestable (abominable) [Hadith from the translation of Sahih Muslim, Book 023: The Book of Drinks (Kitab al-Ashriba), Chapter 12: Disapproval of Drinking Water while Standing, Hadith Number 5018] .    

R-L: Ali Mukti, Prof Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Dr H. Didin Muhafidin 20 March- This Tuesday's Study Session was a little different than usual. Instead of having a study session, ISDEV played host to 32 visitors from UPMI, Medan, Indonesia. The entourage comprised of 28 students and lecturers, led by UPMI Rector Ali Mukti. ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh gave his welcoming remarks, followed by a little talk on "Amalgamating Strategy between Districts within the Public Service Effectiveness and Efficiency Framework" by Dr. H. Didin Muhafidin, UPMI's Head of the Public Administration Master's Programme.

"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." [Surat Luqmān (31:17)]

Narrated Usamah ibn Sharik: I came to the Prophet (salallahu 'alaihi wassalam) and his Companions were sitting as if they had birds on their heads. I saluted and sat down. The desert Arabs then came from here and there. They asked: Apostle of Allah, should we make use of medical treatment? He replied: Make use of medical treatment, for Allah has not made a disease without appointing a remedy for it, with the exception of one disease, namely old age [Hadith from Translation of Sunan Abu Dawud, Book 28: Kitab al-Tibb, Hadith Number 3846] .