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And say, "My Lord, cause me to enter a sound entrance and to exit a sound exit and grant me from Yourself a supporting authority." [al-Israa', 17:80] .

Praise to Allah SWT for the success of two RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Khatijah Othman and Saharudin Shakrani in their viva voce on 21 January 2016. Their viva took place at C06, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and was divided into morning and afternoon session.  Khadijah Othman attending her mock viva - a day prior to the actual viva in providing a realistic presentation for the candidate to enable them adequately prepare for the actual viva The first candidate, Khatijah Othman’s viva voce was scheduled in the morning. She defended her thesis on "Islamic Compliance Quality Management System (ICQMS): An Analysis from Islamic Tasawwur, Epistemology and Ontology Perspectives" (Pematuhan Sistem Pengurusan Kualiti Islam (PSPKI): Analisis dari Perspektif Tasawwur, Epistemologi dan Ontologi Islam) . The chairman for her viva was Professor Dr. Muhammad Kamarul Kabilan Abdullah from the School of Education Studies, USM while t

Four RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) candidates, Ridwan Nurdin, Surita Hartini Mat Hassan, Farah Farhana Johari and Mohammad Zulfakhairi Mokhtar presented their PhD thesis in ISDEV graduate discourse for the month of January 2016. Ridwan Nurdin presented his final draft of PhD thesis whereas the other presenters, Surita Hartini, Farah Farhana and Mohd Zulfakhairi presented their PhD thesis proposals in front of more than 40 attendees consisting of ISDEV Deputy Director, lecturers as well as ISDEV students. The programme was divided into two different places, C05, ISDEV and C06, Social Sciences Conference Room, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 22 January 2016. Surita Hartini  answering all the question and response to all the feedback confidently during her presentation for her PhD thesis proposal The presentation was divided into two sessions, in the morning and afternoon session. The first session started at 10.00am with the first candidate, Surita

Jabir ibn Abdullah reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “ Ask Allah for beneficial knowledge and seek refuge in Allah from knowledge without benefit. ” [ Source: Sunan Ibn Majah 3843].

With great pleasure and honour Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) would like to invite all especially to all ISDEV  fratenity to attend The 8th Annual Lecture Series on Contemporary Islam in Malaysia . The programme will be held on 28 January 2016 at the  University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The programme will start at 9.30am until 2.00pm with Dr. Shereeza Mohamad Saniff from ISDEV as the Moderator of the programme. The 8th Annual Lecture Series is an annual occasion resulting from the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia and University of Agder, Norway in 2007. In this programme, the two panels will discuss current issues on Islam in Malaysia. In addition, there will be a session of exchanging views, opinions as well as giving in depth explanation in regards to the issue discuss to the students from University of Agder, Norway. The panels are Associate Professor Dr. Levi Geir Eidhamar from the Dep

The signs that says it all - a building for ISDEV Finally the reality of ISDEV to have its own building is materialising. Alhamdulillah . This is the next step forward since the receipt of the Watikah from USM Legal Advisor, upgrading ISDEV stature from a Virtual Centre previously to the current Research Centre of Excellence (CoE) on May 2014. As a CoE, ISDEV has been operating independently from the School of Social Sciences, USM and is scheduled to operate within its own building by this year. The building that once was used by the Unit Penyelidikan Ilmu Falak & Sains Atmosfera will shortly house ISDEV once the renovation works are completed The operations of ISDEV in this new building is transitional while ISDEV awaits for its own mixed development building to be constructed based on an endowment scheme. The new building that is expected to house ISDEV, previously was owned by Unit Penyelidikan Ilmu Falak & Sains Atmosfera which is located between the Centre for Policy and I

And We made from among them leaders guiding by Our command when they were patient and (when) they were certain of Our signs [al-Sajadah, 32:24] .

ISDEV welcomes 2016 with two joyous news; the extended service bestowed on ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and the appointment of new ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad.  Following the end of his appointment as ISDEV Director on 31 December 2015, Prof. Syukri has been reappointed as ISDEV Director for a duration of one year beginning on 1 January 2016 till 31 December 2016. In the meantime Dr. Fadzila Azni is ISDEV Deputy Director beginning 1 January 2016 till 31 December 2018. Her appointment is for the duration of three years.  Prof. Syukri is the founder of the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies, or ISDEV, founded in 1995 at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Initially known as the International Project for Islamic Political Economy (IPIPE), the name then evolved into Islamic Development Management Project (IDMP) in 1997, and finally, to its present name, Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (IS

ISDEV students never missed a chance to jot down some notes from the presentations Another five RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduates by Research) students get the approval to proceed with the next level of their PhD pursuits. They are Mohammad Salleh Abdullah, Zaharah Ghazali, Sakinatul Radiyah Abdullah, Azuar Juliadi and Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar. One of them, Sakinatul Radiyah presented her PhD proposal while the other four defended the final draft of their PhD theses. First candidate, Mohammad Salleh Abdullah presented his final draft on Waqf Service Delivery System Their PhD proposal and final PhD drafts presentations were spread out into two sessions with two different days and was held at University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). The first session was held on 30 December 2015 and started at 9.00 am while the second session was continued on the next day, 31 December 2015 at 2.00 pm. Both sessions were well attended as all the students took the chance to listen, gave

Anas ibn Malik reported: A man said, “O Messenger of Allah, should I tie my camel and trust in Allah, or should I untie her and trust in Allah?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Tie her and trust in Allah.” [Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 2517] .

ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and ISDEV Deputy Director, Asscociate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari recently received appointment as the Adjunct Professors at University College Bestari (UC Bestari), Terengganu from 1 December 2015 to 30 November 2016. The appointment is for a term of one year. Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari recently  appointed as Adjunct Professor at University College Bestari (UC Bestari), Terengganu As the Adjunct Professor, both of them will give their contributions whether in the form of ideas, energy and expertise to the development, performance and excellence of UC Bestari. They also will give their contributions by delivering academic talks and seminars to UC Bestari students as well as their administrators. Generally an Adjunct Professor is an honorary title accorded to professionals, corporate leaders and others who have expertise and experience in a particular field. They are usually appoin

Mohd Syahmir winning the Best Student Award in the Mixed-Mode category in the Persada Kencana Awards '15 Mohd Syahmir Alias, RISDEV student (ISDEV Postgraduate student by research) recently received the “Best Student Award” in Mixed-Mode category during the Majlis Persada Kencana ’15 that was held at Dewan Budaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 31st December 2015. He received the award in recognition of his academic excellence and the huge potential of his research. He received a certificate and cash.  According to Mohd Syahmir, this award was totally unexpected to him. Nonetheless he is grateful to Allah SWT and thanked all ISDEV lecturers, and members for all the support, guided and described the acknowledgement as a sign of recognition of his research area. Persada Kencana award is to recognize and reward the achievement and contribution of many important people who have played a significant part to the success of postgraduate education management of USM. The winning fa

O you who have believed, fear Allah and seek the means (of nearness) to Him and strive in His cause that you may succeed [al-Maidah, 5:35].