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Abu Sa’eed Al-Khudri reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The world is sweet and green. Verily, Allah will make you successors in order to see how you will behave, so be cautious of the world and be cautious of women. Verily, the first trial of the children of Israel was concerning women.” [Source: Sahih Muslim 2742; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Muslim] .

 Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh ( first right) sharing his ideas and experiences during  the slot of “Bicara Ilmu” on the first day of the convention On 5 till 6 November 2015, ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh was invited to the 2nd Regional Convention on Islamic Studies 2015 (RCIS) as one of the panellists. With the theme on "The Strengthening of Islamic Studies Through 3 I: Inspiration. Intellectual. Innovation", the convention was organised by Kolej Universiti Islam Melaka (KUIM) and was held at Hotel KOBEMAS, MITC Melaka. Group Photo - Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh is surrounded by the participants, undergraduate students pursuing Bachelor of Islamic Development Management, KUIM This convention raises issues relating to the sources of Islamic Studies as an inspiration to the emergence of Islamic scholars. Through these intellectual Islamic scholars, there are some innovations required to improve the thinking and lifestyle in ensuring com...

The Celebration - Four ISDEV graduates cutting the cakes as the symbolic of celebration the success. From left, Fakhruddin Abd Rahman (RISDEV, Master by Research), Dr. Teuku Meldi Kesuma, Dr. Nor Hanani Ismail and Dr. Azrin Ibrahim In conjunction with the 52nd Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)’s convocation and sticking to the tradition of ISDEV, a simple Graduation Ceremony was held on Tuesday afternoon, 17 November 2015 to commemorate the four ISDEV student consisting of three RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) in Ph.D level and one RISDEV at the master level. With the help of ISDEV Associate Members (ABI), the high-tea reception was held at the Bumbledee's@1938 Restaurant, USM Guest House, USM. Dr. Teuku Meldi Kesuma (left) and Fakhruddin Abd Rahman (right) receiving graduation certificate and a surprise graduation gift from ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh All the four RISDEV graduates received their graduation certificates as well as graduation gift eac...

He has succeeded who purifies it, [al-Shams, 91:9] .

Dr. Azrin Ibrahim walking with pride after receiving her scroll from the USM Chancellor Three RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate Research Mode) students of Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) received their Doctors of Philosophy degree (or PhD) at the 52nd USM Convocation Ceremony on 17 November 2015. These graduates have actually bring continuously successful academic achievement for ISDEV since its upgrade as a Research Centre of Excellence (CoE) on 17 April 2014.  Dr. Nor Hanani Ismail walking away with bless and honour after receiving her doctorate scroll The students received their doctorates degrees in Islamic Development Management. Their scrolls were presented to them by USM Chancellor D.Y.M.M. Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin Ibni Al-Marhum Tuanku Syed Putra Jamalullail. The doctorates recipients included the one newly appointed lecturer at ISDEV, Dr. Azrin Ibrahim. Other graduates were Dr. Nor Hanani Ismail who is now  a lecturer at Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM...

ISDEV fraternity converge for a whole day at C06, School of Social Sciences The ISDEV Intellectual Graduate Discourse was held on Friday 30 October, 2015 at C06, Conference Room, School of Social Sciences. The discourse was chaired by ISDEV Acting Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Five ISDEV’s PhD candidates presented their PhD theses' proposal in two sessions with three candidates presenting their proposals in the morning session and the remaining two candidates presenting theirs in the afternoon session. Nur Ilani Mat Nawi presenting her PhD proposal which focus on Objectivity in Research For the morning session, the first candidate was Nur Ilani Mat Nawi with her PhD proposal on " Objektiviti Dalam Kaedah Penyelidikan Berteraskan Islam: Kajian Berdasarkan Pendekatan Al-Biruni Dalam Penghasilan Kitab al-Athar dan Kitab al-Hind" (Objectivity in Islamic-based Development Research Methods Based on Al-Biruni's Approach in Producing the Books -  al-Athar and al-Hi...

Fadala ibn Ubaid reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “There are three persons you will not be asked about: a man who separates from the community and disobeys his leader and dies in a state of disobedience, a servant who abandons his master and then dies, and a woman with sufficient provision who displays her beauty when her husband is absent. There are three others you will not be asked about: a man who competes with Allah regarding His cloak for His cloak is pride and His garment is might, a man who doubts the command of Allah, and those who despair of the mercy of Allah.” [ Source: Musnad Ahmad 23425;  Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to As-Suyuti] .

Strolling at tourist-attraction places - Oxford Street and Speaker's Corner, Hyde Park London. From 17 to 24 October 2015, two ISDEV delegates, ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan were flown to the United Kingdom as part of their working trip for this year. Besides having the opportunity to visit tourist-attraction places such as Oxford Street and Speaker’s Corner in Hyde Park London, one of the most pertinent reasons they were there, besides attending meetings and discussions with some important persons, was to witness the singing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) with Islamic Relief Academy (IRA), Birmingham, United Kingdom as well as to discuss the details of the implementation of the MoU. Light discussion with Zahid Ali Akbar (in red shirt), Human Rights Director of The Association of British Muslims (AoBM) at London Central Mosque. On the first day, the delegates ...

The signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ceremony between ISDEV, USM  and IRA, UK.  Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) through Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Islamic Relief Academy (IRA) United Kingdom on 22 October 2015. This MoU sees these two institutions committing to improve research collaboration and program training as well as organization of conferences and academic laboratories. ISDEV Director Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (right) witnessing the signature of USM representative, Professor Dato' Dr. Mohamad Bin Jantan,  Deputy Vice Chancellor (Research & Innovation). Based in Birmingham, the Strategic Business Unit of IRA was established in 2013 to provide leadership and development needs based on Islam. According to ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, the MoU was signed as one of the many parts of his working trip to the United Kingdom which...

[al-An'am, 6:82]

With the collaboration of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and the cooperation of all ISDEV 10th INGRAW committee members, the 10th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop 2015 (INGRAW 2015) was successfully organized as scheduled. The conference was held from 27 till 28 October at the University's Conference Hall (DPU) with more than 100 participants attending. The workshop started with the meeting of both the minds and hearts with the main intention of invoking on Allah SWT pleasures through the various working papers that were presented and commented upon. The two Keynote Addresses delivered during INGRAW 2015 had undoubtedly moved and touched the hearts and minds of all those present to be better researches for the sake of Islam. The 10th INGRAW 2015 in session at DPU, USM The first keynote address was delivered by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad, Acting Deputy Director of ISDEV, with the title “The Realisation of Islamic Intellectual Traditions...

Overly full housed at University Conference Hall (DPU), Universiti Sains Malaysia Alhamdulillah. ISDEV with the cooperation of the Institute of Postgraduate Studies (IPS), successfully co-organised the 10th ISDEV International Graduate Workshop 2015 (INGRAW 2015) at the University Conference Hall (DPU) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The two days conference was held with the focused aim to provide the platform for research students either at the Master or PhD level to present and share their researches to fellow participants. The presenters' enthusiasm display passion to their research  while presenting the papers at INGRAW 2015 Two Keynote Addresses were delivered at INGRAW 2015. Acting ISDEV Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad was the first Keynote Address speaker who talked on "The Realization of Islamic Intellectual Traditions in Graduate Studies". Dr Fadzila had also officiated the opening of INGRAW 2015. The second Keynote Address was delivered on the second day of...

Ibn Abbas reported: Concerning the verse, “You are the best nation raised up for the people,” (3:110) he said, “They are those who emigrated with the Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, from Mecca to Medina.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 3311; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir] .