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Upon arrival at the Brunei International Airport -ISDEV lecturers were welcomed by the Dean of Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research  Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Dr. Hjh Rasinah Hj Ahim (left), International Officer, Ustaz Yunus (second from right) and lecturer of Imam Shafi'e Centre Ustaz Hayatuddin (right). ISDEV lecturers are much sought after in Brunei Darussalam to share some of their experience and expertise managing development based on Islamic epistemology and worldview. On 30 November 2014 ISDEV Director, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh was accompanied by ISDEV Deputy Director Dr. Zakaria Bahari and ISDEV senior lecturer Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan to fulfill an invitation to act as the facilitators in a research workshop organized by the Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA). Such meaningful silence as participants work hard to prepare a research grant proposal. The 2-day research workshop was hel

Narrated Sahl bin Sa`d: I saw Allah's Messenger (ﷺ) pointing with his index and middle fingers, saying. "The time of my Advent and the Hour are like these two fingers." The Great Catastrophe will overwhelm everything [English reference: Vol. 6, Book 60, Hadith 458; Arabic reference: Book 65, Hadith 4936] .

The examination fever is just around the corner for Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students. However the recent announcement made by the Students' Representative Council of USM stated that the affected students by the recent flood situation back in their hometown should not unduly worry back in their hometown and whose movement back to USM Main Campus at Minden Heights in Pulau Pinang have been curtailed by the flood situation.They have been given the assurance that their case would be considered as a Natural Disaster case. This announcement is applicable to the five identified MISDEV students from Kelantan. Yet it is heartening to note that due to the constant and close communication that these students have with ISDEV, especially through ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and their peers, these students are endeavouring to make their way back to USM Main Campus to sit for the examinations that is just around the corner. The following is a brief update on the mo

The details of the five MISDEV students who are currently in their hometown and are unable to return to the main campus. As a prompt response to the announcement made by the Students' Representative Council of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) earlier, the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) has identified five of its MISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students who are currently gravely affected by the flood situation back in their hometown. Their movement back to the main campus at Minden Heights, Pulau Pinang have been hampered by the flood situation All these five students are from Kelantan. Their names, contact numbers and addresses are as shown above. ISDEV prays for the safety and well being of these five identified MISDEV students and their family members. It is hoped that the relevant authorities can render assistance and take necessary steps to reach these students and their family members in ensuring their safety. ISDEV prays for these students

ISDEV students who are affected by the floods  please contact ISDEV General Office at 04 - 653 3422 (Ms. Eshah Waris) or   04 - 653 5812 (Ms. Khairun Adawiyah) to update information on students' well being as well as for the purposes of ISDEV records.  Meanwhile, ISDEV students who are affected can also directly contact ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh at  04 - 653 2656 / 017 - 400 2886. ISDEV ardently hopes that all victims affected by the floods are in safe condition and are courageously facing this grueling test from Allah S.W.T with patience and perseverance as well as steadfastness to Allah S.W.T. ISDEV prays that all the victims in general and ISDEV students in particular are always under the protection of Allah S.W.T. May Allah S.W.T ease the affairs of all the victims involved in this difficult and trying times. Ameen .

Not to be missed - a group photo to commemorate the Ban Nua 5.0 Programme With a theme on "Empowering Community for Development", MISDEV'14 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-mode) students had successfully organized an empowering program aimed at the grass root level of the Ban Nua community in Thailand. The 3-day-2 night programme ran from 21 November 2014 until 23 November 2014. The Ban Nua 5.0 Programme represents the commitment of ISDEV and the Ban Nua community to forge closer the ties that have been consistently renewed and strengthened annually for the past years.   ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh led the delegates consisting of ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Zakaria Bahari, ISDEV Programme Coordinator, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and ISDEV lecturers Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi, Dr. Mohd Syakir and Dr. Wan Norhaniza as well as 35 MISDEV'14 students and four RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research Mode) students. Professor Syukri (centre) with four lecturers f

They ask you about wine and gambling. Say, "In them is great sin and (yet, some) benefit for people. But their sin is greater than their benefit." And they ask you what they should spend. Say, "The excess (beyond needs)." Thus Allah makes clear to you the verses (of revelation) that you might give thought [al-Baqarah, 2:219] .

The Participants of IDMAC 2014 with USM Vice Chancellor (front row seated second from right) Prof. Dato' Dr. Omar Osman. ISDEV recently organized the 8th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2014) at the University Conference Hall (DPU) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang. This is the eighth in a series of initiative to encourage related research in Islamic social sciences perspective, with the theme of Islamic Political Economy. The two days conference was held from the 9 till 10 December 2014 with the focus to provide a platform and opportunities for practitioners, managers, scholars, researchers, academicians, graduate students and others from all over the world to engage on an intellectual discourse on Islamic Political Economy and to explore new ideas and issues that is able to lead to the maximization of benefits for the Ummah. USM Vice Chancellor, Prof. Dato' Dr. Omar Osman (centre) with ISDEV Advisory Council Member, Pehin Or

'Aishah Radiyallahu 'Anha reports, that: "It was not the nature of Rasulullah Sallallahu 'Alayhi Wasallam to talk indecently, nor did he engage himself in the use of obscene language. Nor did he shout and talk in the bazaars (which is against dignity). He did not avenge a bad deed with a bad one, but forgave it, and thereafter did not even mention it". [From Shama'il Muhammadiyah, Book 47: Noble Character and Habits of Rasulullah, Hadith 330] .

 The presentation prepared by ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh.   In conjunction with the 8th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2014), academicians from various universities in Medan, Indonesia paid a friendly visit to the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) to forge closer ties as well as to share expertise on the social sciences from the Islamic perspective.     One of the ties that binds - A group photo of ISDEV and the academia from Medan. The delegates from Medan were headed by ISDEV Alumni member in Medan, Dr. Heri Kusmanto. The delegates comprised of lecturers and postgraduate students from various universities namely: Universitas Medan Aria (UMA), Universitas Sumatera Utara (USU) and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU).  Prof Syukri (right) presenting a historical account of ISDEV. The occasion was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Also present

A very sentimental moment for Assoc. Prof Ab Aziz  (centre) as he believed his success was greatly attributed by the relentless effort of his two supervisors  Prof Syukri (right) and Dr Fadzila Azni (left).  Alhamdulillah , praise is indeed to Allah SWT as Assoc. Prof. Ab Aziz Yusof, a RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student passed his viva voce that was held on a blessed Friday afternoon at three, 5 December 2014 at C06, Social Sciences Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Following the footsteps of his seniors, Pak Ajiz as he is affectionately known within ISDEV fraternity, was awarded with a Grade "1".  A truly serious business throughout the  viva   examination as shown by the pictures above. As an icing on the cake, Assoc. Prof. Ab Aziz's PhD thesis was also announced to be nominated for Best PhD Thesis at least at the University's level.His excellently written PhD thesis was on “ Penialain Prestasi Maklum Balas 360 Darjah: Satu Kajian Teoret

Have you not seen that Allah created the heavens and the earth in truth? If He wills, He can do away with you and produce a new creation [Ibrahim, 14:19] .

The IDMAC2014 banner that has been strategically placed throughout USM The 8th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2014) is just around the corner. This 8th-in-series annual research based conference, carries a theme "Islamic Political Economy" has the organizing committee members busy preparing for the final touches. A final meeting was held in C05 on Thursday 4 December, 2014 in order to wrap up on the schedule of the 2-day programme, to confirm the detailed schedule, protocols and other related matters to make IDMAC2014 a success. The back-bone of IDMAC2014. (From right to left) Encik Abdul Aziz, Dr Mohd. Syakir and Prof. Syukri. The final meeting was chaired by ISDEV Director, Professor Dr Muhammad Syukri Salleh. IDMAC2014 Chairman, Dr Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi, ISDEV Executive Research Officer, En Abdul Aziz Tahar and the rest of the committee members were also present to brief on the latest and to tie up any loose ends that may be faced by

It is the first semester for MISDEV ‘14 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students. It is a course requirement (SIW506 - Islamic Research Methodology) for each of the 35 students to prepare and submit their Research Proposal before the semester ends. However they need to present their proposals before submission of the first three chapters (Introduction, Literature Review and Research Methodology). Athirah (left) anxious to hear the comments from ISDEV lecturers. Seen here are three ISDEV lecturers, (from right to left) Dr Mohd Shukri, Dr. Mohd. Syakir and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Fatah. According to the original arrangement, the presentation by all 35 students are to be divided into 3 sessions consisting of 11-12 students each. Each student is allocated 10 minutes for presentation and another 5-8 minutes for comments and suggestions from supervisors and lecturers. However, during the first session, held on Tuesday 25 November, 2014 at C05, only five students managed to present.  It was