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Professor Wayne Orchiston presenting the participation certificate to Dr. Shahir Akram On 19 September 2015, ISDEV Senior Lecturer Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan attended the 1st SEAAN Malaysian Astronomical History and Heritage Working Group Meeting. The meeting was held at  Sheikh Tahir Astronomy Centre, Pantai Acheh, Balik Pulau, Penang with the theme “Exploring Astronomical Knowledge and Traditions” . The meeting was organised by The Southeast Asia Astronomical Network (SEAAN) and National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand (NARIT) with co-operations of Penang State Mufti Department. According to Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan, this meeting becomes the platform for 20 researchers and students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM) as well as Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) to explore and discuss about the future prospects and possibilities of astronomical knowledge in Ma...

And when he reached with him [the age of] exertion, he said, "O my son, indeed I have seen in a dream that I [must] sacrifice you, so see what you think." He said, "O my father, do as you are commanded. You will find me, if Allah wills, of the steadfast." [al-Saffat, 37:102] .

ISDEV delegates with USM Vice-Chancellor (5th from right) arriving at Jember airport, Indonesia On 7th September 2015, ten strong entourage from ISDEV consisted of six ISDEV lecturers, and four RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students were flown to Indonesia to participate in The 2nd International Conference on Islamic Development ( Konferens Internasional Pembangunan Islam, Kedua , KIPI-2). The entourage was honored to have the Vice Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Dato’ Dr. Omar Osman himself to be together in the trip. With the theme "In Search of Islamic Research Methodology", the three-day conference was held at "Aula Fisip" (Hall Room) of the Faculty of Social Science and Political Science (FISIP), Universitas Jember (UNEJ), East Java, Indonesia starting from 8 until 10 September 2015. The conference was organised by UNEJ and the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia. En route Je...

The Vice-Chancellor of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Professor Dato’ Dr. Omar Osman has proposed for the swift development of Islamic research methodologies to replace the commonly-used methodologies which do not take into account religious priorities, more so in the context of the Muslim communities.  Professor Dato' Dr. Omar Osman delivering his keynote address at the Second International Islamic Development Conference (KIPI-2) The Vice-Chancellor, in his keynote address entitled ‘Kenapa Metodologi Penelitian Islam’ ( Why Islamic Observation Methodologies) at the Second International Islamic Development Conference (Konferens Internasional Pembangunan Islami Kedua/KIPI-2) organised by Universitas Jember Indonesia and Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) USM, said, from current observations, researchers would usually use conventional observation methodologies, especially for those done by the non-Muslims, which is quite understandable, but if practiced by th...

Umar ibn Al-Khattab reported: A man from the Jews said, “O leader of the believers, there is a verse you recite in your book and had it been revealed to us as Jews we would have taken that day as a celebration.” Umar said, “Which verse is it?” The Jew said, “Today I have completed your religion for you, perfect My favor upon you, and have chosen Islam as your religion.” (5:3) Umar said, “I know the day and place in which this verse was revealed to the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him. It was while he was standing on the day of Arafat on Friday.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 45, Sahih Muslim 3017; Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim]

The 22 ISDEV students arriving at Brunei Darussalam on 27 July 2015. Staying in Brunei for 33 days was enough to give 1001 priceless experiences to 22 ISDEV students consisting of RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) and MISDEV (Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) who were successfully participated in the programme called “ The First Socio-Academic Laboratory ISDEV-UNISSA” (MASA@UNISSA 1). The 22 students left for Brunei Darussalam on Monday, 27 July 2015, led by ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hassan. The participants came back to Penang on 28 August 2015. The 22 MASA@UNISSA 1 participants during the launching of the programme. The MASA@UNISSA 1 programme was the first postgraduate programme that collaborates two highly regarded universities through a postgraduate academic programme organised by Universiti Islam  Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) with ISDEV postgraduate students as the main participants. The programme was jointly organised by the Faculty of Arabic Language and Is...

MISDEV'15 - seated within second row from the front. ISDEV welcoming it’s eight batch of Masters in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) students on 4th August 2015 at Dewan Kuliah A, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). 31 new students have been registered to pursue their Masters (Mixed-Mode) for the academic year 2015/2016. In continuation of ISDEV tradition, this new batch of students is collectively known as MISDEV'15. Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh welcoming the students. The Ta'aruf Session (Orientation Programme) for MISDEV'15 started at 9:00am with a welcoming speech by ISDEV Associate Members (ABI) representative, Musmuliadi Kamaruding, who served as the Master of Ceremony of the program. Later on, ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh was invited to introduce ISDEV to all the new students. Professor Syukri brief the students on the general overview of the structure of ISDEV, the courses to be attended by the students as well as the...

Their meat will not reach Allah , nor will their blood, but what reaches Him is piety from you. Thus have We subjected them to you that you may glorify Allah for that [to] which He has guided you; and give good tidings to the doers of good [al-Hajj, 22:37] .

Azreen at the 18th International Academic Conference Venue, Strand Palace Hotel, London. RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student, Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz was given the great opportunity to participate and present her working paper at the 18th International Academic Conference held at the Strand Palace Hotel, London, United Kingdom. The three days academic conference started from 25th until 28th August 2015. The conference was organised by the International Institute of Social and Economic Sciences (IISES). Azreen (right) with other participants - Prita Amalia Faiz, Dr. Suzaini Zaid and Dr. Rika Ratna Permata. The objective of IISES conference is to promote research and disseminate knowledge. Their main target is to facilitate communication and open discussion between scholars, researchers and practitioners interested in social and economic sciences. The IISES conference is a multidisciplinary conference that covers topics on business and economics, quantitative method, social...

Mohd Haidzir Auzir received hotel voucher as the prize of winning the best paper  at International Conference and Ph.D. Colloquium on Islamic Economics and Finance 2015 (ICIEF'15). Mohd Haidzir Auzir, a RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate Research Mode) student has done both ISDEV and USM proud. He received the honour for being the winner for best paper award at the recently held International Conference and Ph.D. Colloquium on Islamic Economics and Finance 2015 (ICIEF'15) with the theme “Strengthing Islamic Economics and Financial Institution for the Welfare of Ummah” . The conference was held in Lombok Raya Hotel, Mataram, Indonesia from 25th until 27th August 2015.  The voucher. For the endeavours in writing the winning paper entitled "Acuan Ekonomi Islam: Daripada Tasawwur Jahiliah kepada Tasawwur Islam" Mohd Haidzir Auzir received a voucher for one night stay at fantastic Nirvana Gili Sudak Lombok Resort, Lombok, Indonesia.  Mohd Haidzir Auzir during his presentation ...

Ibn Abbas reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever grants respite to someone in difficulty or alleviates him, then Allah will save him from the gates of Hell. No doubt, the deeds of Paradise are difficult to reach for they are atop a hill and the deeds of Hellfire are easy to reach for they are in the lowlands. The happy one is he who is saved from tribulations. Verily, there is no dose of anything more beloved to Allah than a dose of rage a servant has swallowed. No servant suppresses his anger except that Allah will fill him with faith.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 3008; Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Kathir]

The meeting in session at C05. The Ministry of Higher Education (MoHE) representatives paid an honorary working visit to the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) recently. The cordial meeting was held on 13 August 2015 at C05, ISDEV Meeting Room, USM.  The five members strong entourage was led by Professor Dr. Azlan Abdul Rahman, Deputy Vice Chancellor (Development), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) while ISDEV was led by Deputy Director,  Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari.  Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari, ISDEV Depury Director presenting on some key points that is uniquely ISDEV. The meeting is part of the tour made by MoHE to further the Higher Education Blueprint launched on 7 April 2015. The Blueprint is MoHE's effort in producing a guide on best practice to be used and referred to by higher education institutions. The main aim of this tour is to share knowledge and benchmark the waqf  managem...