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Or do you think that you will enter Paradise while such [trial] has not yet come to you as came to those who passed on before you? They were touched by poverty and hardship and were shaken until (even their) messenger and those who believed with him said,"When is the help of Allah?" Unquestionably, the help of Allah is near [al-Baqarah, 2:214].

All smiles - a group photo between KUIM delegates and ISDEV members. Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV), Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is once again being honoured to play host to the staff and students of Kolej Universiti Islam Melaka (KUIM). The KUIM entourage consists of four lecturers and 46 undergraduate students who are taking a course of Islamic Development Management as one of their major subjects.  The " Majlis Sambutan Lawatan KUIM” on 25 February 2016 was held at Balai Sri Pinang, Centre for Instructional Technology and Multimedia (PTPM) USM and was conducted by ISDEV Associate Members (ABI).  Hard to tell the difference between an ISDEV student with the KUIM undergraduates. As early as 8.30 am the KUIM entourage arrived at USM and was welcomed by ABI members. KUIM was led by Mr. Mohd Sabree Nasri while ISDEV Alumni, Cik Sofyatul Azlyn Shariffuddin who is currently a lecturer at Akademi Pengajian Islam KUIM was responsible in...

The strong bond built between a student and ISDEV lecturer - his teacher 35 MISDEV14 (ISDEV Master Mixed-Mode) students who have successfully completed their Master in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) this February 2016 were honoured in a simple yet meaningful ceremony called “Majlis Restu Ilmu” (Knowledge Blessing Ceremony).  Siti Maryam Idris - Master of Ceremony of the day It has become a tradition in ISDEV that newly enrolled MISDEV students organize a simple yet memorable program which is part of ISDEV culture. The significance of such program is to enable ISDEV lecturers to bestow their blessings to all MISDEV14 students the knowledge that has been shared and imparted to the students who have just completed their studies. The sisters of MISDEV14 The event took place at the Dewan Muzakarah, Pusat Islam, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on the blessed afternoon of Friday, 19 February 2016. The programme started at 2.30 pm and was divided into three sessions. The ...

Abu Huraira reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Give each other gifts and you will love each other.” [Source: Al-Adab Al-Mufrad 594 Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar]

For the very first time since ISDEV offered its Master in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) programme in 2008, ISDEV accepted a second batch of intake for the academic semester of 2015/2016 following the high demand received annually. A positive indication that this three semesters' mixed-mode course work programme is well known and well received. Thus, ISDEV welcomes the new batch of students on 12 February 2016 at the C06, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). 13 new students have been accepted to pursue their Masters (Mixed-Mode) for the academic year 2015/2016 Semester II. In continuation of ISDEV tradition, this new batch of students is collectively known as MISDEV15.2. RISDEV students with the juniors - MISDEV15.1 and MISDEV15.2 students. The Ta'aruf Session (or Orientation Programme) for MISDEV15.2 started at 9.00 am with a welcoming speech and briefing by the representative of ISDEV Director, Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi. He started ...

From 8 until 10 February 2016, ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad was flown to one of the most preferred cities in world tourism with its historical and cultural heritage dating back to thousands of years - Istanbul, Turkey. Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad (right) with other presenters from  Malaysia on the first day of INTCESS 2016 Dr. Fadzila was there to present her paper at the 3rd International Conference on Education and Social Sciences (INTCESS 2016) which was held at the Nippon Hotel, Istanbul. The three days conference was organised by International Organisation Center of Academic Research (OCERINT) which aims to bring together researchers, practitioners from academia and industry as well as institutions, bodies and organisations from countries around the globe to share ideas, problems and solutions relating to the multifaceted aspects of Academic Research. Dr. Fadzila Azni presenting her research Presenting her paper on “Strategic Human Management Practices in Islamic D...

And We did not send any messenger except (speaking) in the language of his people to state clearly for them, and Allah sends astray (thereby) whom He wills and guides whom He wills. And He is the Exalted in Might, the Wise [Ibrahim, 14:4].

The monthly Director's Tarbiyyah for the month of January was held on 20 January, 2016 at C06, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). This time around, ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh chose to address ISDEV fraternity on "Rasa Berjemaah”   (to feel as a congregation). He started the  Tarbiyyah by giving the characteristics of a Jema'ah (congregation). According to him, a good  Jema'ah  can only be formed when there is a good leader and good followers. In ISDEV context, the leader referred to the director whilst the followers consist of lecturers, administrative staff as well as students. ISDEV Director, Prof. Syukri at the helm for the monthly Director's Tarbiyyah The Jema'ah  must feel each other's needs as a good  Jema'ah  move collectively to achieve success in both worlds. However, every effort and success derived could not mean individual success alone, but to be considered as the success of...

Haritha ibn Wahb reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Shall I not tell you about the companions of Paradise? They are every humble person considered weak, but if they gave an oath by Allah it would be fulfilled. Shall I not tell you about the companions of Hellfire? They are every cruel, haughty, and arrogant person.” [Source: Sahih Bukhari 4634, Sahih Muslim 2853] .

On 28 January 2016, ISDEV members were given an academic treat to gain useful information from the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Centre for Human Rights and Research Advocacy (CENTHRA), Brother Azril Mohd Amin. This distinctive 'Knowledge Sharing Session' was held at C05, ISDEV Meeting Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Universal Periodic Review Malaysia was the topic presented by Azril Mohd Amin to ISDEV fraternity The prgramme started at 3.00 pm with ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh giving a detailed overview of ISDEV on the various academic courses offered, past and on-going research that ISDEV is embarking upon as well as ISDEV plans for the future. Being an Islamic human rights activists, Azril falls under one who "walks the talks". After the ‘ice-breaking’ session, Brother Azril then started his talk and provided a general overview on the "Universal Periodic Review Malaysia (UPR)”. According to him the UPR is a mechanism, whi...

Chairman of the programme, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad giving a memento to Professor Dr. Levi Geir Eidhamar for the 8th Annual Lecture Series between ISDEV and UiA, Norway On 28 January 2016, ISDEV had successfully organized the 8th Annual Lecture Series on Contemporary Islam in Malaysia. There were more than 80 participants in this programme consisting mainly of ISDEV students and lecturers as well as the undergraduate students from the University of Agder (UiA), Norway.  Some of UiA undergraduates students listening and jot down notes from the speech The 22 UiA undergraduates students of “Religion in Asia” study programme were led by Professor Dr. Levi Geir Eidhamar. It was an annual occasion resulting from the signing of an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and University of Agder, Norway in 2007. ISDEV Deputy Director, Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad, served as Chairman of the programme while Dr. Shereeza Mohammed Saniff served as the Moderator. The pr...