ISDEV News

ISDEV is in receipt of yet another joyous news. This time it is about the extended service bestowed on ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh. Following his retirement on 31 July 2014, Prof. Syukri has been appointed as a contract Professor in Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) for a duration of three more years beginning 1 August 2014 till 31 July 2017. He has also been reappointed as ISDEV Director beginning 1 May 2014 till 31 December 2015. Prof Syukri is the founder of the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies, or ISDEV, founded in 1995 at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Initially known as the International Project for Islamic Political Economy (IPIPE), the name then evolved into Islamic Development Management Project (IDMP) in 1997, and finally, to its present name, Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) in September 2005. Prof Syuki has been at the pinnacle of ISDEV position since it was known as IDMP. Prof. Syuk

As at 17 April 2014, ISDEV is now an independent Research Centre of Excellence. ISDEV received a 'Watikah' from USM Legal Advisor on 14 May 2014. With this upgrade from a Virtual Centre previously to the current Research Centre of Excellence, ISDEV now operates independently from the School of Social Sciences, its previous mother. ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (right) receiving the 'Watikah' from USM Legal Advisor, Khairul Anuar Che Azmi (left)

Say, [O Muhammad], "My Lord has ordered justice and that you maintain yourselves [in worship of Him] at every place [or time] of prostration, and invoke Him, sincere to Him in religion." Just as He originated you, you will return [to life]  (al-A'raaf, 7:29).

Deicy Natalia Karamoy presenting the findings of her PhD thesis With the time allotted for almost two hours RISDEV (Postgraduate Research Mode) candidate, Deicy Natalia Karamoy took the opportunity wisely to present her PhD Research thesis on Pengelolaan Dana Masjid di Manado Menurut Undang-undang Indonesia  (Administration of Masjid Fund in Manado according to the Laws of Indonesia). The proposal was presented in front of ISDEV lecturers and postgraduate students at the Conference Room of C06, School of Social Sciences, on 16 May 2014 which started at 9:30 am. The serene atmosphere at C06 Scores of questions to her ensued her presentation which included questions fielded by Dr Mohd. Zaini  who was the evaluator for her thesis. Other ISDEV members were also given the opportunity to ask and give their opinion as well as share information and knowledge that could be useful to her thesis.  Deicy is all ears listening to a question posed by an ISDEV student. Seen here is (from right to lef

Raziah Md. Tahir just moments before she was called in for her viva voce Struggling for more than three years to juggle her responsibilities as a wife, a mother to her three children and a lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia as well as carrying out her duties as a RISDEV (Postgraduate Research Mode) student to complete her PhD thesis within the time frame given was well worth it. Finally on 16 May 2014, Raziah Md. Tahir can finally feel totally relieved as she had passed her viva-voce superbly. Raziah's supporters and well wishers silently pray for her success while witnessing the examinations in session Raziah who did her research on “ Mekanisme Operasi Kredit Mikro Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia: Satu Analisis Daripada Perspektif Islam ” (Operational Mechanism of Amanah Ikhtiar Malaysia: An Analysis from the Islamic Perspective) had proven that all these trials and tribulations were well paid off when her board of examiners unanimously agreed to award her with a score of "1&quo

Narrated AbuHurayrah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said: A man follows the religion of his friend; so each one should consider whom he makes his friend [Grade : Hasan (Al-Albani), Reference : Sunan Abi Dawud, No. 4833] .

Mohd. Syakir (front row) with his supporters Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (RISDEV), passed with flying colours in his viva-voce that was held on Thursday, 15 May 2014 at C06, Social Sciences Conference Room, USM. Assoc. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd. Radzi (left) chairing the viva  while Dr Zakaria (right) acts as the internal examiner  He was evaluated by a board of examiners led by Associated Professor Dato' Dr. Mohd. Radzi Othman from the Islamic Studies Section, School of Humanities, USM. A bird's eye view of the board of examiners. (From right to left) Dr Zaini, Prof. Syukri, Dr Fadzila Azni, Dr Zakaria, Assoc. Prof. Dato' Dr. Mohd. Radzi (chairperson), Dr Nor Hafizah and Prof. Dr. Badlihisham. Other members of the board examiners council were Professor Dr. Badlihisham Mohd Nasir from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia who acted was the external examiner,  Dr. Zakaria Bahari and Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad served as the internal examiners while Dr. Nor Hafizah Selamat represented the Dean

MEDAN, Indonesia 5 Mei 2014 - The transformation of a  halal lifestyle has to start from the qalb (heart) which will then bring to the development of other matters in the lives of each person as well the whole ummah . That was what was mentioned by USM Vice-Chancellor Profesor Dato’ Dr. Omar Osman in his Keynote Address at the Persidangan Antarabangsa Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam Ke-6 (The 6th International Conference on Islamic Development (ICID2014) organized by Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU) and the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) USM at Hotel Madani, Medan, Indonesia. The Conference was attended by about 150 participants including both ISDEV and UMSU students. Also in attendance of the Conference was ISDEV Director, Profesor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh. Prof. Syukri also presented his paper on " Halal dari Perspektif Ekonomi " (Halal from the Economic Perspective). There were also three other papers presented that day. One was by

The example of those who spend their wealth in the way of Allah is like a seed (of grain) which grows seven spikes; in each spike is a hundred grains. And Allah multiplies (His reward) for whom He wills. And Allah is all-Encompassing and Knowing [al-Baqarah, 2:261].

USM Vice Chancellor, Prof Dato' Dr. Omar Osman (left) with ISDEV Lecturers (from right to left) Prof Syukri, Dr Zahri, Dr. Zakaria and Dr Mohd Shukri On 4 May 2014, 70 delegates from ISDEV left for an academic trip to Medan, Indonesia. They were there to participate in two academic gatherings as well as make a visit to several interesting places nearby. The trip was led by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh assisted by Deputy Director, Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Two other ISDEV lecturers, Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi and Dr. Zahri Hamat also joined in this academic trip. However what is made more special in this year's trip is the presence of USM Vice Chancellor, Professor Dato' Dr. Omar Osman with the ISDEV entourage. Prof. Dato’ Dr. Omar is scheduled to deliver a tazkirah after Subh and Maghrib congregational prayers for ISDEV delegates whilst there. The sisters of ISDEV await patiently at the Penang International Airport for boarding The five days academic trip included

The big day. It is convocation time! The proud graduates of MISDEV'12 with Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (3rd from right)  Sticking to tradition, this year's  Malam Graduasi ISDEV (ISDEV Graduation Night) was held during the eve of USM Convocation ceremony for the graduating MISDEV (Postgraduate Mixed Mode) students as well as RISDEV (Postgraduate Research Mode) students in honour of their achievements.  Prof. Syukri Salleh (standing) giving his final tazkirah to the graduating students in the presence of their loved ones This year was the turn of 17 MISDEV’12 students and one RISDEV student who were commemorated by ISDEV in the Malam Graduasi ISDEV. The event was held on Friday 25 April, 2014 at Dewan Utama Desasiswa, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang. In honour of the students' parents. ISDEV lecturers took the opportunity to take a group photo with the family members who came to celebrate their family member's achievements At the event besides the students, ISDE