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By attempting and submitting their final exam papers on 29 December 2015, MISDEV’14 students (ISDEV Mixed-Mode Postgraduate - batch 2014) could finally feel elated because that last exam paper they attempted signified their studies for the Master of Social Sciences (Islamic Development Management) for three semesters was almost coming to the end. A solemn and sombre atmosphere as it can literally be felt the heaviness  of the hearts to bid " fare thee well  ISDEV" Thus, a simple “Pre Farewell and Restu Ilmu” was held at the Meeting Room of C05, ISDEV in honour of MISDEV’14. ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh took the opportunity to deliver a short but heartfelt speech to all MISDEV '14 students. In his speech, Prof. Syukri reminded and welcomed MISDEV'14 students who wished to pursue their study at the PhD level with ISDEV. He told them that they could make the application even though the final results had yet to be received. In addition, Prof. Syuk

Six new articles by ISDEV Senior Lecturers, Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi and Dr. Azrin Ibrahim have been published recently. These articles appear in the International Journal of Humanities and Social Science, American International Journal of Social Science, Jurnal Kemanusiaan Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jurnal Islam dan Masyarakat Kontemporari as well as Ekonomika. For direct access to the articles, please click the following links:- Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (2015), The Roles of Tahaluf Siyasi in Political Unity, International Journal of Humanities and social Science , 5(7), 59 -71 Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (2015), Conceptualization of Islamic Political Economy, American International Journal of Social Science , 4(4), 71-77 Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (2015), Strategi Pendidikan Hati ke Hati: Pengalaman di Pusat Kajian Pengurusan Pembangunan Islam (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia, Jurnal Kemanusiaan ISSN 1675-1930, 24(3), 40-63 Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (2015), Tahaluf Siyasi dalam Ekonomi

Al-Mughira bin Shu’ba reported: On the day the Prophet’s son Abraham died, the sun eclipsed and the people said the eclipse was because of the death of Abraham. The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The sun and the moon are two signs among the signs of Allah and they do not eclipse because of the death or birth of any person. So when you see them, call upon Allah and pray until the eclipse is clear.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 1012, Sahih Muslim 915; Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim] .

ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan and RISDEV student (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) Nur Sakiinah Ab Aziz recently participated in Seminar Serantau Pengajian Qira’at (SISPEQ) 2015 on 22 December 2015. The interest in his research is clearly displayed by Dr Shahir Akram Al-Hafiz (right) while presenting his paper. SISPEQ with a theme on “Qiraat Pemangkin Disiplin Ilmu Islam” (Qira’at Catalysts the Discipline of Islamic Knowledge), was organised by Jabatan Pengajian al-Quran dan al-Sunnah Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Institut Al-Quran Terengganu and Majlis Agama Islam dan Adat Istiadat Melayu Terengganu. The one day seminar was held at Prinzpark Resort, Kuala Terengganu. The participants of the seminar Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan al-Hafiz presented his paper on “Pembinaan Kaedah Penyelidikan Islam menggunakan Ilmu Qira’at” (The Construction of Islamic-based Research Methodology using the Sciences of Qira'at). In the meantime, Nur Sakiinah Ab Aziz, presented on “Pot

Dr. Razali Othman receiving his award for winning the best thesis award for the Ph.D category ISDEV Alumni, Dr. Razali Othman won the prestigious and much coveted Yayasan Nurul Yaqeen Best Thesis Award 2015 for the PhD category and received RM15,000 in cash, a trophy as well as a certificate of appreciation. Dr. Razali Othman was a RISDEV student (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) who graduated from USM last November 2014. His winning research, supervised by main supervisor, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and co- supervised by Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari, was on "Penggunaan Wang Sebagai Instrumen Wakaf Tunai: Satu Kajian Teoritis" (The Use of Money as a Cash Waqf Instrument: A Theoretical Study). Dr Razali Othman is now the Director of Islamic Centre, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM). Photo memento with Ahmad Fedtri Yahya, Tv3 personality Meanwhile, there are other four ISDEV Alumni members, Professor Ab Aziz Yusoff (currently he is the Vice Chancellor of Univer

There has certainly come to you a Messenger from among yourselves. Grievous to him is what you suffer; (he is) concerned over you and to the believers is kind and merciful [al-Tawbah, 9:128] .

ISDEV family would like to congratulate three RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students, Shereeza Mohamed Saniff, Kasyful Mahali and Mutiara Dwi Sari as the three of them had managed to consecutively passed their viva-voce with flying colours. All three were awarded with a Scale “1” as well as nominated for the “Best PhD Thesis” awards at least at the university’s level for their show of confidence yet cool and very calm disposition in defending their well written theses. A grateful Shereeza (seated second from left) with her board of examiners. The first candidate, Shereeza Mohamed Saniff defended her viva-voce on 4 December 2015 at C06, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Shereeza defended her thesis on "A Conceptual Analysis of Islamic-Based Development Actor" ( Satu Analisis Konseptual Pelaku Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam” ).The board of examiners for her viva-voce consisted of Professor Dr. Tengku Sepora Tengku Mahadi as Chairman, Dr.

In another narration, the Prophet said, “Verily, every deed has an enthusiasm and every enthusiasm has its limits. Whoever is enthusiastic for my tradition has succeeded, but whoever is enthusiastic for something else has been destroyed.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 6725, Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir].

 USM Vice Chancellor cutting the ribbon as the symbolic gesture on the  launching ceremony of the 15 DBP-USM (ISDEV) books The close knit collaboration between the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka (DBP) turns out to be a fruitful effort once again with the launch of 15 books written by ISDEV members inclusive of the two books written by USM academics. USM Vice Chancellor and honourable guests reviewing some of the books launched. The books were officially launched by Professor Dato’ Dr. Omar Osman, USM Vice Chancellor during the closing remarks of The 9th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2015). The launching ceremony was held on the second day of IDMAC 2015 on 9 December 2015 at University Conference Hall, USM. All the 15 books launched are primarily on Islamic-based development which analysed issues ranging from economics, social, political economy, asset manageme

A group photo on the first day of IDMAC 2015 Alhamdulillah, with the full commitment of all committee members and ISDEV members, ISDEV successfully organised the 9th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2015) at the University Conference Hall (DPU) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang. This is the ninth in a series of initiative to encourage related research in Islamic social sciences perspective, with the theme on  Islamic Asset Management.  The ambiance at the registration counter prior to the start of IDMAC 2015 The two days conference was held from the 8 till 9 December 2015 with the focus to provide a platform and opportunities for practitioners, managers, scholars, researchers, academicians, graduate students and others from all over the world to engage on an intellectual discourse on Islamic Asset Management. IDMAC 2015 also provided the opportunity to all participants to explore new ideas and issues on managing assets in Islam to ens

The participants of KPI'15 posing  at ease for the group photo. A truly memorable experience as MISDEV14 (ISDEV Postgraduate Mixed-Mode) students were assigned to organize the 3-days 2-nights Kem Pembangunan Insaniah (KPI’15) programme. KPI' 15 was held from 27-29 November 2015 at Sedim Vista Homestay & Chalet, Kulim, Kedah. This annual programme emphasizes on the practical aspects of human development as a further enhancement to the theoretical aspects covered in the third semester course on Human Development (SVW502). Parliamentary Debate and flying fox are among the activities during KPI'15. The programme emphasised on four main elements of quality human development involving spiritual, physical, mental and emotional development. Besides MISDEV14 students and ISDEV lecturers, KPI’15 also involved MISDEV15 and RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students. The main objective of this programme was to expose in reality the hands-on practical experience on applying th

And there is no creature on earth but that upon Allah is its provision, and He knows its place of dwelling and place of storage. All is in a clear register [Hud, 11:6] .

With great pleasure and honour Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) would like to invite ISDEV members,  USM staff and members of the public  to attend the ISDEV Research Discourse as follows:  Title    :  Paradoks Politik Pembangunan (The Political Development Paradoxs) Date    :  7 December 2015  Time   :  9.30 am  Venue :  University Conference Hall (DPU), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)  The discourse will be delivered by invited lecturer from Universitas Medan Area, Indonesia, Dr. Warjio. He is also an Associate Fellow of ISDEV. This discourse will be reviewed by Dr. Mohd Shakir Mohd Rosdi, ISDEV Senior Lecturer while Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi serves as the Moderator.  To those who are interested to attend and should further information be required kindly contact:  Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad   Tel: 604 - 653 4603/ 5812 or Email: sukainah@usm.my All are cordially invited.

Group Photo - All the participants of MASA@Ban Nua 6.0 posing for a memento picture in front of Ban Nua Mosque Continuing the legacy of the seniors before them as well as part of the fulfilment of the coursework for SIW505-Epistemology and Islamic Tasawwur, MISDEV'15 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) have successfully organised an empowering program aimed at the grass root level of the Ban Nua community in Thailand named Socio-Academic Laboratory – Ban Nua 6.0 (MASA@Ban Nua 6.0).  The 3 days-2 nights programme was held from 13 until 15 November 2015 with a total of 66 ISDEV members participated including RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research Mode) students and lecturers. Colouring contest for kids - Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad's son also taking part in the contest With the aim to brings along a great mission of strengthening the relationship between ISDEV members and the Muslim community in the village of Ban Nua, MASA@Ban Nua 6.0 packed with useful activities such as “Qiamullai