ISDEV News

The existing positive relationship between the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) Brunei Darussalam is currently enhanced through a specially designed academic programme called "Program Makmal Sosio-Akademik ISDEV-UNISSA Pertama"   (or MASSA@UNISSA) which began on 27 July 2015. Standing behind the banner, Prof. Syukri (front row third from left, standing behind the banner) and Yang Mulia Pehin Orang Kaya Lela Dato Seri Laila Jasa Haji Awang Abdul Rahman Haji Abdul Karim  (on Prof. Syukri's left) welcoming ISDEV postgraduate students to Brunei Darussalam. A total of 22 ISDEV postgraduates students consisting of RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) and MISDEV (Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students left for Brunei Darussalam on Monday, 27 July 2015, led by ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan. A briefing given on the students' accommodation arrangement

I SDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh recently received an appointment as the Adjunct Professor in the Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization, Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam from 1 July 2015 to 30 June 2017. The appointment is for a term of two years. As the Adjunct Professor, Prof. Syukri will give his contribution whether in the form of ideas, energy and expertise to the development, performance and excellence of the Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilization of UNISSA. Fulfilling his duties as an Adjunct Professor - upon arrival at the Brunei  International Airport. Welcoming his arrival is Dr. Siti Sara Hj Ahmad (2nd from left), Dean of the Faculty of Arabic Languages and Islamic Civilization and Dr. Hjh Rasinah Hj Ahim (left), Dean of Centre for Postgraduate Studies and Research of Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA). Generally an Adjunct Professor is an honorary title accorded to professionals, corporat

Uqbah ibn Amr reported: I met the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and he said to me, “O Uqbah ibn Amr, maintain relations with those who cut you off, give to those who deprive you, and pardon those who wrong you.” Later, I met the Messenger of Allah and he said to me, “O Uqbah ibn Amr, control your tongue, weep for your sins, and let your house be sufficient.” Later, I met the Messenger of Allah and he said to me, “O Uqbah ibn Amr, shall I teach you some chapters the like of which have not been revealed in the Torah, nor the Psalms, nor the Gospel, nor the Furqan? Do not let a night go by without reciting them: He is Allah the One (112:1), and: I seek refuge in the Lord of the daybreak (113:1), and: I seek refuge in the Lord of the people.” (114:1). [Source: Musnad Ahmad 16999; Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Al-Haythami] .

Conducting a viva voce in the blessed month of Ramadhan has not marred ISDEV spirit to strive for excellence. Two viva voce were slotted in the last few days of Ramadhan. It is a testimony of ISDEV commitment to excellence regardless of the period and time. The first was held on Monday, 13 July 2015 while the second viva voce was held on Wednesday, 15 July 2015, just two days away from 'Eid al-Fitri. A rather calm and serene viva voce taking place for Nur Hanani (second from left). The first viva voce was for RISDEV (ISDEV Posgraduate by Research) student, Nur Hanani Ismail. Alhamdulillah and praise is only to Allah SWT. As ISDEV members and the rest of the Muslim ummah wade through the last ten days of the month of Ramadhan to seek Allah SWT rahmat (love and blessings) Nur Hanani has added the tally to ISDEV records of “Excellent PhD Thesis”. She had successfully defended her PhD thesis on "Kaedah Naqad Al-Hadith Sebagai Kaedah Penentu Kesahan Data bagi Penyelidikan Berk

They said, "Are you indeed Joseph?" He said "I am Joseph, and this is my brother. Allah has certainly favored us. Indeed, he who fears Allah and is patient, then indeed, Allah does not allow to be lost the reward of those who do good." [Yusuf, 12:90] .

Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would not proceed on the day of Eid until he had eaten some dates [ Source: Sahih Bukhari 910;  Grade:   Sahih  (authentic) according to Al-Bukhari] .

Alhamdulillah ...thank you Allah. F inally almost all  15 books written mostly by ISDEV members and published by Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP ) are nearing completion . These 15  books are in the list of ISDEV-DBP books publication for the year 2015. Only one more book is left in the pipeline and scheduled to be published very soon. The attractive book covers for the books written by Razali, Surita Hartini and Abdul Aziz. This final batch of books include " Wakaf Tunai: Sejarah, Amalan dan Cabaran Masa Kini " (Cash Waqf: History, Practice and Current Challenges) is written by ISDEV Alumni, Dr. Razali Othman while Surita Hartini Mat Hassan, who is also an ISDEV Alumni member has written on " Potensi Dinar Emas dalam Wakaf Tunai " (The Potentials of Gold Dinar in Cash Waqf). In the meantime Associate Professor Dr. Abdul Aziz Hussin (from the School of Housing, Building and Planning, USM) has written on " Pelancong dan Pelancongan Islam " (Islamic Touri

The close knit collaboration between ISDEV and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) is still continuing with the recent publication of five new books written by ISDEV members. These books are written by 3 RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students, Farah Farhana Johari, Lenny Luat and Ahmad Shaifful Anuar Ahmad Shukor. Meanwhile, another two books are written by ISDEV Alumni member, Associate Professor Dr. Ab Aziz Yusof who graduated last April 2015. The book covers for books written by Farah Farhana and Ahmad Shaifful Anuar. Farah Farhana's book is on ‘Institusi Islam di Malaysia Visi dan Misi’ (Islamic Institutions in Malaysia: Vision and Mission) while Lenny Luat’s book is on ‘Pengurusan Insan Berteraskan Islam’ (Islamic-based Human Management). One special feature of this book is that it is written by a Non-Muslim student, who had successfully proven that she managed to learn, understand, and embarked on in-depth research pertaining to human management from the Islamic aspects.

Indeed, We sent the Qur'an down during the Night of Decree [al-Qadr, 97:1] .

Dato' Dr. Afifi Al-Akiti's talk on "Islam and Philosophical Wisdom" It truly was a warm get together again for ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Dato' Dr. Afifi Al-Akiti. In addition to Dato' Dr. Afifi's appointment as ISDEV Visiting Fellow since 2013, both Dato' Dr. Afifi and Prof. Syukri Salleh hailed from the same prestigious academic background - Oxford University. Although Prof. Syukri graduated from Oxford with his PhD in 1991, he had the chance to be closely acquainted and sealed a special bond of brotherhood with Dato' Dr. Afifi when Prof. Syukri was back in Oxford as Oxford Visiting Fellow in 2010. Dato' Dr. Afifi was (and still is) a lecturer at the much revered university. It was then that the strong ukhuwwah between Prof. Syukri and Dato' Dr. Afifi was affectionately sealed. Recently, Prof. Syukri attended the Universiti Islam Malaysia Wisdom Lecture Series (U-WISE) and coincidentally met up with his frie