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From his father, from his grandfather that the Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) said: "The (lone) rider is a Shaitan, and two raiders are two Shaitan. Three is a travelling party. [Abu 'Eisa said: The Hadith of Ibn 'Umar (no, 1673) is Hasan Sahih. We do not know of it except from this route; as a narration of 'Asim. And he is Ibn Muhammad bin Zaid bin 'Abdullah bin 'Umar. Muhammad said: "He is trustworthy, truthful. And 'Asim bin 'Umar Al-'Umari is weak in Hadith, I do not report anything from him." The Hadith of 'Abdullah bin 'Amr (no. 1674) is better, Hadith from the Translation of Jami' al-Tirmidhi, No. 1674 ].

An industrious lot - the sisters of MISDEV'13 at C05 just moments before the presentation. The last few weeks of October and November were akin to a nightmare for all 36 students of MISDEV'13 (ISDEV Mixed-Mode Master students) because all of them were scheduled to present their final dissertations. The presentation took place at C05, C06 and C23 of the Social Sciences Conference Room. The students were divided into six groups with each of the group consisting of six students. The groups presented their dissertations on 15, 30 and 31 October which continued on 7,12 and 13 November 2014. Each student was given 15 minutes to present in front of their supervisors as well as other ISDEV lecturers who all acted as evaluators. Nuruljannah Ja'afar presenting on " Pelaksanaan Prinsip Patuh Syariah Dalam Industri Perhotelan:  Kajian Kes Hotel Tabung Haji, Bayan Lepas Pulau Pinang " on 31 October 2014. The lecturers gave their comments and suggestions on how the students cou

All eyes on the chicken as one of the MISDEV'13 brothers undertake his attempt to slaughter. As a realisation on the development of human aspects who are both physically and spiritually excellent, the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Unversiti Sains Malaysia organised a hands-on human development programme for its MISDEV'13 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. The programme is a graduation requirement for MISDEV13 in the third semester. As usual, MISDEV13 students were assigned to organise the programme. For this year, 3 days 2-nights Kem Pembangunan Insaniah (KPI’14) programme was conducted from 17-19 October 2014 at Dusun Minda Resort, Kuala Nerang, Kedah.    At the opening ceremony of KPI'14  (from right to left) Assistant Manager of Dusun Minda Resort, Mohd S

Invite to the way of your Lord with wisdom and good instruction, and argue with them in a way that is best. Indeed, your Lord is most knowing of who has strayed from His way, and He is most knowing of who is (rightly) guided [al-Nahl, 16:25] .

Continuing the legacy of the seniors before them, MISDEV'14 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-mode) students have been assigned to organize an empowering program aimed at the grass root level of the Ban Nua community in Thailand. With a theme on "Empowering Community for Development" activities such as gotong royong, the proper way to wear the hijab and a friendly football match have been lined-up for the Ban Nua 5.0 programme. The 3-day-2 night programme runs from 21 November 2014 until 23 November 2014  . A total of 2 buses had been especially chartered for the trip to Thailand. Delegates assembled at Padang Kawad PALAPES (PALAPES Marching Field), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) before heading for Thailand at 8.00 a.m. As the obligatory is not neglected, ISDEV delegates performed Solat Jumaat at Masjid Sadao in Sadao Thailand. Rearing up to go - two MISDEV'14 students holding the banner specially designed for the Ban Nua 5.0 programme ISDEV Director, Professor Dr Muhamma

In conjunction with the 50th Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), the Research and Innovation Division of USM held a Research Excellent Showcase from 4 to 9 November 2014 at Eureka Complex, USM.  The exhibition was officiated by USM Chancellor, D.Y.M.M. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. It showcased more than 20 research products providing information on the various research embarked by USM to staff and students as well as the public that came to view the exhibits.  The opening ceremony As the latest Research Centre of Excellence (CoE) in USM, ISDEV was given the honour to participate and join in the foray of excellence. This is ISDEV inaugural participation at the highly regarded exhibition. ISDEV took the opportunity to display the various research as well as achievements received by ISDEV since its establishment in 2005. ISDEV fervent commitment to raise its image as well as that of Islam was aptly exhibited at ISDEV Booth.

Yahya related to me from Malik that Zayd ibn Aslam used to say, "No-one makes a dua without one of three things happening. Either it is answered, or it is stored up for him, or wrong actions are atoned for by it." [Hadith from Muwatta Malik, Book 15, No. 508 ].

A proud moment - the 11 RISDEV PhD graduates with ISDEV lecturers and distinguished guests. Sticking to the tradition of ISDEV, an ISDEV Graduation Ceremony was held on Wednesday afternoon, 5 November 2014 in honour of 11 RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate Research Mode) students' convocation. With the help of ISDEV Associate Members (ABI), the high-tea reception was held at the Dewan Lantai Seni, Kompleks Cahaya Siswa, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Dr Mohd Syakir (left) receiving his certificate from ISDEV Advisory Council Member  Yang Mulia Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Awang Abdul Rahman Haji Abdul Karim  (centre) while ISDEV Director Prof Syukri looks on (right). All the 11 RISDEV Graduates received their graduation certificates from ISDEV as well as a plague each from ISDEV as a sign of appreciation for completing their study in Islamic Development Management at the highest echelon of formal academic studies, the Doctor of Philosophy level (by Research). Dr. Raziah,  a

USM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dato' Dr. Omar Osman with ISDEV Director, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri and four of the eleven ISDEV doctoral graduates 11 RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate Research Mode) students of Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) received their Doctors of Philosophy degree (or PhD) at the 50th USM Convocation Ceremony on 5 November 2014. The numbers have actually exceeded the initial target set by ISDEV since its upgrade as a Research Centre of Excellence (CoE) on 17 April 2014. Dr Shahir Akram al-Hafiz one of the eleven RISDEV students receiving his scroll from USM Chancellor DYMM Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail  The students received their doctorates degrees in Islamic Development Management. Their scrolls were presented to them by USM Chancellor D.Y.M.M. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. Dr Wan Norhaniza (centre) with an ISDEV staff and sisters of MISDEV'13. It is indeed a mom

Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such (trial) has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until (even their) messenger and those who believed with him said,"When is the help of Allah ?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near [al-Baqarah, 2:214] .

The recently held 9th INGRAW 2014 (INGRAW 2014) on 27-28 October, 2014 saw a total of 87 papers reviewed by the 18 resource persons appointed by ISDEV. These papers were presented within 3 concurrent sessions of which each concurrent session is held at six different venues.  The resource person - Dr Mohd Zaini (top left) and the three presenters in four different venues during the First Concurrent Session of INGRAW 2014 All papers had undergone strict review by the 18 resource persons appointed for INGRAW 2014. The resource persons consisted of ISDEV lecturers and ISDEV Research Fellows from within USM as well as outside of USM. Among those involved are the newly appointed ISDEV lecturers, Dr Wannorhaniza (who was also the Chairperson of the organising committee for INGRAW 2014), Dr Mohd Syakir and Dr Shahir Akram. Of course Dr Zakaria, Dr Zahri, Dr Zaini, Dr Fadzila Azni and Dr Mohd Shukri were also involved in giving their reviews during the concurrent sessions.  Putting a point acro

Narrated Abu Hurairah: The Messenger of Allah (ﷺ) as saying: The most excellent fast after Ramadan is Allah's month al-Muharram, and the most excellent prayer after the prescribed prayer is the prayer during night [Hadith from Sunan Abi Dawud, No. 2429] .