ISDEV News

A RISDEV (Postgraduate Research Mode) student has done ISDEV proud. The Brunei Times published an article written by Shereeza binti Mohamed Saniff in the "Letters to the Editor" column on Monday 31 March, 2014. Below is the full write-up of the said article. Staying united in face of adversity Dear Editor, Monday, March 31, 2014 THE three part series of opinion “We united can fight for our country” by Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Raja Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Abdul Rahman Haji Abdul Karim (The Brunei Times, March 19-21, 2014) is truly a welcoming reminder to us all on the importance of staying united in the face of any trials and tribulations that besets a society let alone a country. It showcased a well read and vast selection of scholarly thoughts and writings that are within the reach of the author. It is a writing that one can sense is from the heart but beautifully guided by absolute facts (verses from the Quran) and credible references. In short it is a writing that must b...

Allah does not charge a soul except (with that within) its capacity. It will have (the consequence of) what (good) it has gained, and it will bear (the consequence of) what (evil) it has earned. "Our Lord, do not impose blame upon us if we have forgotten or erred. Our Lord, and lay not upon us a burden like that which You laid upon those before us. Our Lord, and burden us not with that which we have no ability to bear. And pardon us; and forgive us; and have mercy upon us. You are our protector, so give us victory over the disbelieving people." [al-Baqarah, 2:286]

 Nor Hanani receiving her Trophy from Brunei Deputy Minister of  Education   Thanks to the efforts and ongoing guidance from supervisors and lecturers, Nor Hanani Ismail, RISDEV (Research Mode) student was crowned the winner in the Best Islamic Research for the category of Al-Qur'an and As-Sunnah in the recent Inter-University Seminar on Postgraduate Studies 2014 (SAPLI 2014, Brunei-Malaysia) with the theme 'Shaping Excellent Muslim Intellectual Through Islamic Research' in Brunei. Nor Hanani received a certificate and the Best Islamic Research Trophy presented to her by Brunei Deputy Minister of Education, Yang Mulia Dato Seri Setia Awang Haji Yusoff bin Haji Ismail. Nor Hanani presented her paper on Indikator Kesahihan Hadith Sebagai Indikator Kesahan Data Bagi Penyelidikan Berkaitan Islam (Validity Indicators of Hadith as Validity Indicators of Data for Research Related to Islam).  Nor Hanani presenting her paper SAPLI 2014 was held for two days beginning 19 to 20...

It was narrated from Azhar As-Samman, from Ibn 'Awn, from Nafi', from Ibn 'Umar, that 'Umar acquired some land at Khaibar. He came to the Prophet and consulted him about that. He said: "If you wish, you may 'freeze' it and give it in charity." So he 'froze' it, stipulating that it should not be sold, given as a gift or inherited, and he gave it in charity to the poor, relatives, slaves, the needy, wayfarers and guests. There is no sin on the administrator if he eats from it on a reasonable basis or feeds a friend with no intention of becoming wealthy from it [Hadith from Sunan an-Nasa'i, 3601; Grade: Sahih, In-book Reference: Book 29, Hadith No. 8; English Translation: Vol 4, Book 29, Hadith No. 3631] .

And when My servants ask you, (O Muhammad), concerning Me - indeed I am near. I respond to the invocation of the supplicant when he calls upon Me. So let them respond to Me (by obedience) and believe in Me that they may be (rightly) guided [al-Baqarah, 2:186].

 Dr Zakaria (in yellow shirt) chairing the in-house discussion An in - house discussion in Corporate Social Responsibility of Islamic Banks, and the Application of Waqf Istibdal in Development which forms a component of the project under ISDEV Research University Team (RUT) led by Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh was held for two days on 13 and 14 February 2014.  A bird's eye view of the team leader, Dr Zakaria Bahari The discussion was led by Dr. Zakaria Bahari which also saw the presence of other research team members such as Dr. Asmaddy Haris from USIM, Dr. Azrin Adnan from UniSZA, Dr. Mohd Afendi Mat Rani from UiTM, Dr. Abdul Fatah, Dr. Zahri Hamat and Dr. Sheik Abdullah, all three from USM.  Dr Zahri presenting his findings On the first day, the discussion focused on the Corporate Social Responsibility of Islamic Banks project while on the second day the discussion focused mainly on the Application of Waqf Istibdal in Development. In this meet the research team did...

Ibn 'Abbas (May Allah be pleased with them) reported: I accompanied the Prophet (ﷺ) while we were returning from 'Arafat. Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) heard behind him a loud noise of beating and of driving the camels forcibly. He pointed towards it with his whip and said, "O people! Proceed calmly. No virtue lies in rushing." [al- Bukhari and Muslim, sunnah.com reference: Book 2, Hadith 25] .

A leader who knows no rest - an enthusiastic Prof Syukri explaining about"Magnetic Institution" Institusi Magnetik  (Magnetic Institution) was the catch phrase of the day for the Tarbiyyah Pengarah ISDEV in February, 2014. This was the topic of the monthly address to ISDEV fraternity by ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh at C23, Social Science Conference Room, USM on 28 February 2014.   Before detailing on what he meant by Institusi Magnetik , Prof. Syukri reiterated the importance to each and every member of ISDEV to have the characteristics of an "Oceanic Intellectual". To this Prof Syukri reminded ISDEV members of the oath taken by them in Danau Toba a few years back with a theme on " Tadabbur Alam ". Then ISDEV members had vowed to have within them the characteristics of Ulul al-Baab (a group of people imbued with the treasures of knowledge within him). When the characteristics of an Ulul al-Baab are realised by every individual member of IS...

 A focused and concentrated lot - the sisters of ISDEV True to ISDEV culture, 7 RISDEV (students pursuing in Research Mode) PhD candidates presented their PhD thesis and proposals to ISDEV fraternity during ISDEV Graduate Discourse for February. The graduate discourse was held for two consecutive days in the morning of 26 and 27 February 2014 at the University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia. The chairperson throughout the program was the Section Head of the Islamic Development Management Section of the School of Social Sciences, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad.   Lenny (left) presenting her PhD proposal  while (2nd from left to right) Ku Nor Ashikin, Murni and Khairul Faizi anxiously wait for their turn The first day started at 9.30 am and saw 4 RISDEV students presenting their PhD thesis proposals. The first presenter, Lenny Anak Luat presented her PhD proposal on "Analisis Strategi Pengurusan Insan di Yayasan Al-Bukhary" (Analysis of Human Management Strategy at...