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Associate Professor Dr. Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied from Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore Associate Professor Dr. Syed Muhd Khairudin Aljunied from the Department of Malay Studies, National University of Singapore (NUS) gave a talk at the recent ISDEV Research Discourse on 19 October 2015. The charismatic Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairudin shared the findings of his research and observations on "The State of Muslims in Singapore". The talk held at Conference Room C06, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and was chaired by ISDEV Deputy Director, Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari. Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari (centre), the chair person for the day. The two-hour long discourse was divided into two parts. The first part saw Assoc. Prof. Dr. Khairudin Aljunied delivering his talk explaining and sharing his research findings and experience on the current state of Muslims in Singapore. He chose to address the participants o

And if Allah were to impose blame on the people for what they have earned, He would not leave upon the earth any creature. But He defers them for a specified term. And when their time comes, then indeed Allah has ever been, of His servants, Seeing [Fathir, 35:45] .

Universität Leipzig to ISDEV - The ambience of the meeting at C05. Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) received a courtesy visit from one of the oldest universities in the world and the second-oldest university (by consecutive years of existence) in Germany,  Universität Leipzig on 7 October 2014. The cordial meeting was held at C05, ISDEV Meeting Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The five delegates of Universität Leipzig were led by Dr. Simon, accompanied by Dr. Josephine, Maryem and two Postgraduate students, Liza and Elizabeth. Dr. Simon and Dr. Shahir Akram looking happy and cheerful during the meeting ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh started the meeting with an ice breaking session to get to know each other and the area of specialisation. Prof. Syukri then gave a detailed overview of ISDEV which included the various academic courses offered, past and on-going research that ISDEV is embarked in as well as ISDEV plans for the future. U

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: A man asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which emigration is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “To emigrate from that which Allah disapproves. Emigration is of two kinds: the emigration of the resident and the bedouin. As for the emigration of the bedouin, he responds when he is called and he obeys when he is commanded. As for the emigration of the resident, its trial is more severe and its reward is greater.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 6774; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir] .

With great pleasure and honour ISDEV would like to invite all of you especially to all ISDEV members to attend an academic programme called “ISDEV Research Discourse” that will be held on next Monday 19 October 2015 located at C06, Social Sciences Confrence Room, University Sains Malaysia (USM). The programme will start at 2.30pm until 4.30pm with Associate Professor Dr. Hj Zakaria Bahari will be the Moderator of the programme. Special guest from National University of Singapore (NSU), Associate Professor Dr. Khairudin Aljunied will delivered his talk on "The State of Muslims in Singapore". To those who interested to attend and for further information kindly contact: Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad Tel: 604 - 653 4603/ 5812   or  Email: sukainah@usm.my All are cordially invited.

Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh stressing a point on the need for struggles and sacrifice to attain a continuous state of blissfulness "Berjuang dalam Kebahagiaan" (Battle in Blissfulness) was the catch title of "Tarbiyyah Pengarah " (Director’s Tarbiyyah) on 2 October, 2015. This was the topic of the monthly "Tarbiyyah Pengarah" addressed to ISDEV fraternity by ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh which  was held at the Conference Room of C23, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).  In his address, Prof. Syukri said that ISDEV is not only a purely academic centre but it also acts to make people realize about the magnificence and wonders of Islam specifically in academia and generally in all aspects of life. But such beauties of Islam could only be illustrated through good manners exhibited by each and every ISDEV member in particular and Muslims in general. Such exhibition of excellent manners is also known by

Indeed, those whom the angels take (in death) while wronging themselves - (the angels) will say, "In what (condition) were you?" They will say, "We were oppressed in the land." The angels will say, "Was not the earth of Allah spacious (enough) for you to emigrate therein?" For those, their refuge is Hell - and evil it is as a destination [al-Nisaa', 4:97] .

Full house at C23 Social Sciences Conference Room The first ISDEV Monthly Graduate Supervision for this 2015/2016 Academic Sessions  took place on Friday, 2nd October 2015 at C23 Social Sciences Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). It was actually the first experience for MISDEV'15 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students and the newly registered RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research Mode) students. Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh delivering the 'tarbiyyah' in his full focus At 9.00 am sharp the graduate supervision started with the recitation of the ummul kitab Al-Fatihah and the recitation in one voice of A sma Ul Husna. ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh then delivered his tarbiyyah on “Berjuang dalam Kebahagiaan”.  Mr. Ahmad Sofwan Nathan Abdullah sharing his expertise on writing Literature Reviews and Abstracts The programme then continued with the Monthly Graduate Supervision on "Writing Literature Reviews and Abstracts

Sa’d reported: Umar ibn Al-Khattab asked permission to see the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, while some women from the Quraish were sitting with him and they were asking for his financial support while raising their voices above his. When asked permission to enter, all of them hurried to veil themselves. The Prophet admitted Umar and he entered while he was smiling. Umar said, “May Allah preserve your smile, O Messenger of Allah. Let my father and mother be sacrificed for you!” The Prophet said, “I am amazed by these women who were with me. As soon as they heard your voice, they hastened to veil themselves.” Umar said, “You have more right that they should be modest for you, O Messenger of Allah.” Then Umar turned to them and he said, “O enemies of your own souls! You are modest for me but not the Messenger of Allah?” The women replied, “Yes, for you are stricter and harsher than the Messenger of Allah.” The Prophet said, “O son of Khattab, by the one in whose ha

 Some of guests that came for the ISDEV Qurban lunch One of ISDEV’s principles is to maximise and strengthening brotherhood, hence this year Eiduladha, ISDEV took the opportunity to celebrate the ‘eid with the University’s Development Department staff. The meaningful event was held at the Development Department (Jabatan Pembangunan) building on 29th September 2015.  The Director of Development Department, Haji Aziz Che Jusoh delivering his simple speech The Director of Development Department, Haji Aziz Che Jusoh in his speech expressing his gratitude on behalf of his staff and really moved by ISDEV ‘recognition’ to the Department. Its first in history, such recognition was held for them at the building. ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Haji Aziz Che Jusoh having an excitement informal talk during the 'kenduri' The Qurban lunch was celebrated by all levels of the Development Department staff. It is one way of saying thank you to the Department whom has b