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In conjunction with the 53rd Convocation Ceremony of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) celebrates the momentous occasion with a Majlis Malam Graduasi ISDEV 2016 (ISDEV Graduation Nite 2016). The moderately simple ceremony was held at Eureka Building, USM on 28 April 2016 to commemorate the successful completion of 34 MISDEV14 (ISDEV Postgraduates by Mixed-Mode) students and four RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students in their studies with ISDEV. The graduands with their family members and ISDEV members. 34 of them had successfully completed their mixed-mode programme, Master in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) while the other four had completed their Doctorate Degree in Islamic Development Management. At the event besides the students, ISDEV lecturers as well as the graduands' family members and their parents, loved ones and relatives were also there to join in the celebration of excellence. ISDEV

Five RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students presented either their final draft of PhD theses or PhD proposals at Dewan Kuliah A, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) on 22 April 2016. The programme was divided into the morning and afternoon sessions with three candidates in the morning session while another two presented their PhD proposals during the afternoon session. PU Ustaz Taha Mohd Omar presenting his final draft PhD thesis. For the morning session, the first candidate was PU Ustaz Taha Mohd Omar with his final draft PhD thesis on  "The Islamic Capital Market: Shariah Screening Methodology by the Securities Commission of Malaysia” . He is currently a student under the supervision of Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh. His final draft was evaluated by Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari.  Isnaini sharing the findings of his research during his presentation. The second candidate was Isnaini. He presented his final draft PhD thesis entitled  “Pelaksanaan Jaminan Aqad

This (Qur'an) is guidance. And those who have disbelieved in the verses of their Lord will have a painful punishment of foul nature [al-Jathiyah, 45:11] .

ISDEV received good news in the arena of viva voce of its two RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students. Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar has added the tally to ISDEV records of "Excellent PhD Thesis". He was awarded Grade 1 (the highest scale accorded to by Universiti Sains Malaysia for a viva) by the Board of Examiners during his viva on Monday, 18 April 2016 at C06 Conference Room, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Wan Khairul Aiman Wan Mokhtar defending his thesis with calm disposition. His viva which was held at 9:30 a.m. saw him defending his PhD thesis on "Tasawwur Pembangunan dalam Kitab Sahih Al-Bukhary: Kajian Al-Hadith Al-Mawdu'iy" (The Development Worldview in Sahih Al- Bukhara: A Thematic Study of the Hadith)  with a very cool, calm and collected disposition. The Board of Examiners unanimously agreed that his PhD thesis deserved a nomination as an excellent PhD thesis. Wan Khairul Aiman with his Board of Examiners. The

On the blessed Friday morning and afternoon of 15 April 2016, three RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students, Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz, Mohd Syahmir Alias and Nurhidayah Marzuki presented the final draft of their PhD theses. More than 50 ISDEV members consisting of ISDEV lecturers as well as students attended the ISDEV Graduate Discourse that was held at the C06, Conference Room, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Azreen Hamiza sharing her findings before ISDEV members. The first candidate, Azreen Hamiza Abdul Aziz who is also an ISDEV ASTS (Academic Staff Training Scheme) student presented her final draft on “Conceptualizing Islamic Hospitality Management”. She is currently under the supervision of Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh while Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad evaluated her final draft. A thoroughly researched subject as commented by Dr. Fadzila Azni, Mohd Syahmir shows how well he knows his research.  The afternoon session saw the next two candidat

Iyad ibn Ghanam reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Whoever intends to advise one with authority, then he should not do so publicly. Rather, he should take him by the hand and advise him in seclusion. If he accepts the advice, then all is well. If he does not accept it, then he has fulfilled his duty.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 14909; Grade: Sahih (authentic)]

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) plans to offer Hajj and Umrah Management courses at the postgraduate level through the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) in the near future. Vice-Chancellor of USM, Professor Dato' Dr. Omar Osman said this at a press conference after the opening of the Regional Conference on Hajj 2016 (RCHAJJ'16) at Gurney Resort Hotel and Residence, Pulau Pinang on 6 April 2016. RCHAJJ'16 was officiated by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister Department, YB Senator Dato' Dr. Asyraf Wajdi bin Dato' Dusuki. He welcomed such intellectual meet on Hajj and Umrah that aimed to discuss the results of various researches conducted by scholars and experienced scientists from various countries for the operational management of the hajj pilgrims. Prof. Syukri (2nd from right) with YB. Senator Dato' Dr. Asyraf Wajdi Dato' Dusuki (centre) and USM Vice Chancellor, Professor Dato' Dr. Omar Osman (2nd from left). According to Pro

Simple and to the point - ISDEV welcomes the delegates from the two universities. The Dean of Economic Faculty, Universitas Wijaya Putra, Dr. Soenarmi, SE., MM and the Dean of Economic Faculty, Universitas Yos Soedarso, Drs. Ec. A Rochim Sidik, MM with their entourage paid a visit to ISDEV on 29 March 2016. They came with a mission. Their simple but important mission nonetheless was to develop cooperation through the building of ukhuwwah so as to promote mutual interests among these three institutions. Prof. Syukri presenting to the delegates a general overview on ISDEV. The delegations form Surabaya, Indonesia were welcomed by ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh. Prof. Syukri  took the opportunity to introduce the delegates to ISDEV by providing 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.  Maximising the time with ISDEV Director, the delega

And We did not create the heavens and earth and that between them in play [al-Dukhan, 44:38] .

The participants of the Bengkel Sumbang Saran Pemikiran Hala Tuju Zakat Pulau Pinang. ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh was given the honour to address the participants at the  Bengkel Sumbang Saran Pemikiran Hala Tuju Zakat Pulau Pinang for the period of 2016-2020. The 4-days workshop organised by Zakat Pulau Pinang (ZPP) was held from 23 to 26 March, 2016 at Cyberview Resort & Spa, Cyberjaya. Away from home at a rather exclusive venue to fully capitalise the gems of ideas and suggestions received for the betterment of the Muslims in Pulau Pinang through zakat. The personnel of  Zakat Pulau Pinang engaged fully to the discussions held throughout the workshop. The workshop was held to obtain new ideas for improvement and also to strengthen the current operations of ZPP as well as its operations for the next five years. All these are to be done with the main aim and hope that the effect from the resolution passed at this workshop could see its fruition thus prov

A new article by ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi has been published recently. The article appears in Jurnal Sains Humanika Vol.8, No. 2 (2016). For direct access to this article, please click the following links:-  Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi (2016). Pemikiran Tahaluf Siyasi Parti Islam SeMalaysia (PAS) dan Implikasinya Terhadap Pembangunan Negara. Jurnal Sains Humanika, 8 (2), 19-25.

Ibn Umar reported: Two men came to the Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, and they said, “O Messenger of Allah, which of the people are most beloved to Allah? And which deeds are most beloved to Allah?” The Prophet said, “The most beloved people to Allah are those who are most beneficial to the people. The most beloved deed to Allah is to make a Muslim happy, or to remove one of his troubles, or to forgive his debt, or to feed his hunger. That I walk with a brother regarding a need is more beloved to me than that I seclude myself in this mosque in Medina for a month. Whoever swallows his anger, then Allah will conceal his faults. Whoever suppresses his rage, even though he could fulfill his anger if he wished, then Allah will secure his heart on the Day of Resurrection. Whoever walks with his brother regarding a need until he secures it for him, then Allah the Exalted will make his footing firm across the bridge on the day when the footings are shaken.” [Source: al-Mu

Dr Shahir leads in the research project in the CLMV countries. The Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is scheduled to conduct its research on 'Islamic Leadership in Service Management' in Vietnam on 28 May 2016. The research leader, Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan said the research is carried out under education marketing program to a few nearby countries such as in Cambodia, Laos, Myanmar and Vietnam (or CLMV) organized by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia (MOHE). "The purpose of this research is to enable Malaysia to offer its expertise and experience to regional countries and other developing countries in terms of research, learning and teaching, community networks and student mobility, quality assurance and leadership". "This is the first time that USM is participating in the research under this program and that our focus is on leadership in Vietnam as it has now become a tourist attraction as a shopping