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Mu’adh ibn Anas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The best of virtues is that you maintain relations with one who cuts you off, that you give to one who deprives you, and that you pardon one who insults you.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 15191, Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Al-Wazeer].

The Participants from UPM Pusat Islam. From 8 May until 10 May, 2015, four ISDEV lecturers including ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh were invited to speak to the staff of Pusat Islam, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) staff and were appointed as the facilitators for the ' Program Pengukuhan Sahsiah Diri Staf " (Strengthening Self Personality of Staff Programme). The 3-day long programme was organised by the Islamic Centre of Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM Pusat Islam) at Felda Residence Trolak Resort, Sungkai, Perak Darul Ridzuan. Prof. Syukri presented his talk on Qalb- based Management. According to the Director of UPM Pusat Islam, Dr. Razali Othman, the main objective of this programme was to introduce the concept or the principle that ISDEV had been implementing all these while. Specifically it was aimed at introducing the pragmatic aspects of Qalb -based (Heart-based) Management which is an approach to the learning and management of Hati ke Hati (or Heart to H

ISDEV researchers, Dr.Shahir (2nd from right) and Dr. Shukri (3rd from right) in front of the UniSZA observatory. Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan Al-Hafiz who obtained his inaugural grant of University Research Individual (RUI) on " Pengaplikasian Rukyah dan Hisab di Asia Tenggara " (The Application of Rukyah (Moon Sighting) and Calculations in Southeast Asia) has begun conducting the second stage in the first phase of his empirical research with his co-researcher Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. They were at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) Terengganu, from 19 until 22 April 2015 to collect some data. A look at the interior of the observatory and reading some of the information displayed there. According to Dr. Shahir Akram, this is the second leg of the empirical research that has been conducted after they went to Brunei Darussalam to collect the data under the same research grant. In UniSZA, they met up with Malaysia's astronomy expert Associate Professor Dr. Baharuddin Zai

O you who have believed, obey Allah and obey the Messenger and those in authority among you. And if you disagree over anything, refer it to Allah and the Messenger, if you should believe in Allah and the Last Day. That is the best (way) and best in result [al-Nisaa', 4:59] .

One of the slides by Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan for the April Monthly Graduate Supervision. The first ISDEV Monthly Graduate Supervision for this year took place on Friday, 24th April 2015 at C06 Social Sciences Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). It was actually the first of such experience for MISDEV'14 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students and the newly registered RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research Mode) students. The session started at 9 a.m. with a lecture on Penganalisisan Kualitatif dan Penaakulan (Qualitative Analysis and Reasoning) delivered by ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan. He identified three main problems that graduate students always encounter when writing a thesis which are 1) Consistency of Argumentation 2) Structure of Argumentation and 3) Continuity of Argumentation. This problem is most evidently found in Chapter Four of the theses submitted by students. Dr Shahir Akram (in white) delivering his lecture on Reasoning Method an

Introducing the month's topic in the Tarbiyah Pengarah ISDEV for April 2015. " Memperkasa ISDEV Melalui Fitrah " (Empowering ISDEV through Fitrah) was the catch title of the day for the Tarbiyyah Pengarah ISDEV in April, 2015. This was the topic of the monthly address to ISDEV fraternity by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. It was  held at the Conference Room of C06, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia on 24 April 2015.   In his address, Prof Syukri talked about how to strengthen ISDEV in our innate natural state ( fitrah ). According to him,  Fitrah referred to something naturally inborn in everyone such as the love for happiness through righteousness. Happiness can be achieved by striving ( mujahadah ) to have a pure heart, and an accurate instinct and intuition. Mujahadah  is to elude from mazmumah (despicable) attributes which is undeniably not an easy endeavour, but it is nonetheless not impossible. Astute and demurely looking Prof.

Ibn Abbas reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Teach others, make things easy, and do not make things difficult. When one of you is angry, he should remain silent.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad, 2137, Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

The close knit collaboration between ISDEV and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is proven once again with the publication of three new books written by ISDEV members.  The covers of the three new books - all published by Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka. These books are written by 2 RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students, Puan Azrin Ibrahim and Cik Norazilawati Md Dahlal and 1 MISDEV'12 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) student, Cik Che Nurmahirah Che Ghaffar.  Azrin had written a book on ‘Amalan Hisbah di Malaysia’ (Hisbah Practices in Malaysia)   while Norazilawati's book was on ‘Pengurusan Kualiti Makanan Halal’ (Quality Management of Halal Food). “Kepimpinan dan Kepatuhan dalam Pengurusan Insaniah Berdasarkan Sirah Nabawiyah” (Leadership and Compliance in Human Management based on the History of Prophet Muhammad) was the title of the book written by Che Nurmahirah. With the close rapport forged between ISDEV members and DBP's editors, these books were successfully co

The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) with the cooperation of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), USM is organizing The 10th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop (INGRAW 2015). The 2-days conference is scheduled to be held on 27 and 28 October 2015 at the University Conference Hall of USM, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. This workshop is for all aspiring researchers who are steadfastly pursuing their Masters or PhD degrees. It specifically caters to the needs of aspiring academicians who are seeking the right platform to present any aspects of their research. The only condition is that the research that is to be presented at INGRAW 2015 must relate to Islam.  This international standing workshop is opened to all postgraduate students within and outside Malaysia who are pursuing their research on any disciplines but must be related to Islam. Those who are interested to join and keen to know more about this graduate workshop ca

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]

This year's ISDEV Malam Graduasi was held at the Chancellery Foyer of USM. ISDEV Malam Graduasi (Graduation Night) is steeped in tradition. It is an annual event organized by the current cohort of MISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students to honour and celebrate the academic success of their seniors. This year's ISDEV Malam Graduasi saw no exception. MISDEV'14 students were tasked to organize the ISDEV Malam Graduasi  2015 which rounded up the convocation celebrations that MISDEV'13 and two RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students experienced during the day. This year's Malam Graduasi was held on Saturday, 25 April, 2015 at the Chancellery Foyer, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Many invited guests with their family members walked in with delightful expressions before the events for the auspicious night started at 8:00 pm.   Ustaz Aisamuddin (standing) leading the do'a   while next to him is Ustaz Afnan (seated), one of the MCs for the night. Th