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Those who attended the talk were required to register their names. ISDEV Tuesday Teachings invited the founder of the Persatuan Cinta Gaza Malaysia, Nadir al-Nuri to give a lecture on ' Ramadhan Berperisa GAZA ' (Ramadhan with Flavourings of GAZA). The programme, managed by ISDEV Associate Members (ABI) and chaired by Ustaz Taha, saw the participation of many ISDEV fraternity, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) staff and even members of the public. The programme started at 3pm and was held at Dewan Kuliah A, USM. Nadir al-Nuri (left) addressing the audience as to why Palestine was the country of choice for his studies. Nadir al- Nuri represented the sole Malaysian who had studied at the Islamic University of Gaza. He was present that day with his wife whom he had recently married on May 27, 2016. His wife is a native Palestinian who is a widow with five children. His mother-in-law as well as his eldest stepson Na'im Ashraf Musytaha were present with throughout the talk. He sta...

 Dr. Mohd Shukri (right) receiving the cheque while YDP MAINPP, YB Dato' Salleh Hj Man (centre) looks on. On Friday, 12 Ramadhan 1437H coinciding with 17 June 2016, ISDEV Senior Lecturer, Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi represented ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, to Hari Wakaf Pulau Pinang 2016 organized by Majlis Agama Islam Negeri Pulau Pinang (MAINPP). Hari Wakaf is an event in which MAINPP, from the benefits of waqf funds administered and managed by MAINPP, contributes monetarily to the well-being and continuity of community work endeavours for the benefits of the ummah especially in Pulau Pinang. The contributions are given mostly to the masajid through the masjid's committee, religious educational institutions and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). The ceremony which started at 5:00pm was held at Masjid Abdullah Fahim, Kepala Batas, Pulau Pinang. Head of Waqf Department - Ustaz Fakhruddin Abdul Rahman (right). On the occasion of this Hari Wakaf by MAINPP,...

Aisha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, would seek seclusion ( al-i’tikāf ) in the mosque during the last ten nights of Ramadan and he would say, “Seek the Night of Decree during the last ten nights of Ramadan.”  In another narration, the Prophet said, “Seek the Night of Decree in the odd nights among the last ten nights of Ramadan.” [Source: Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī 1916, Ṣaḥīḥ Muslim 1169, Grade: Muttafaqun Alayhi (authenticity agreed upon) according to Al-Bukhari and Muslim] .

Getting the venue ready for the Majlis Berbuka ISDEV. Love and brotherhood is very much emphasized at the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV). In conjunction with the Blessed Month of Ramadhan, ISDEV took the opportunity to strengthen family ties by holding an Iftar (the breaking of fast) which was held on June 16, 2016 at Lantai Seni, Kompleks Cahaya, Universiti Sains Malaysia. It has become a must-event in the annual programme of ISDEV and so when Ramadhan is here, ISDEV members look forward to the Majlis Berbuka Puasa ISDEV organised by ISDEV Associate Members (ABI). It also provides the opportunity for ISDEV students whether RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students or MISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students to do good and help one another to complete the required preparations so that everyone present can have a peaceful breaking of fast. Before the breaking of fast - guests were gathered for dua' and dzikir. The programme began at 6.45 ...

Indeed, the wasteful are brothers of the devils, and ever has Satan been to his Lord ungrateful [al-Israa', 17:27] .

Asma al-Husna recitation at 9.30 a.m in C05 room marked the start of the Mock Viva presentation by Mohamad Salleh Abdullah. His PhD title is on " Sistem Penyampaian Wakaf Berteraskan Islam: Satu Kajian Teoritis " (Islamic-based Waqf Delivery System: A Theoretical Study). Eight ISDEV lecturers attended this Mock Viva including Mohamad Salleh's main supervisor, ISDEV Director Prof. Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh and co-supervisor, Prof. Madya Dr. Zakaria Bahari, the latter is currently undergoing sabbatical with Universitas Medan Area (UMA), Medan, Indonesia. At C05 where Mohamad Salleh's mock viva convened. Questions and comments from all lecturers and postgraduate students that ensued immediately after his presentation had helped him to improve in the defence of his thesis. It had definitely given him the confidence to face his viva-voce scheduled for the next day in the morning of 16 June 2016. After Mohamad Salleh's mock viva , another RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by...

A very humble and down-to-earth TV personality, PU Taha (left).  Every Tuesday afternoon, ISDEV fraternity will gather for a class known as "Tuesdays Teachings" in which is slotted a  tazkirah (short reminders) session followed by a lecture session. On 7 June, 2016 which coincided with the second day of Ramadhan, ISDEV welcomed PU Taha to touch the hearts of ISDEV members to share the reminders on Ramadhan Kareem. Besides being a popular TV personality, PU Taha is also a RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student who is currently pursuing his PhD under the supervision of ISDEV Director, Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh.  In the overwhelmingly packed meeting room of C05, Tuesdays Teachings for that day was chaired by Dr. Mohd Syakir Mohd Rosdi. PU Taha was given the honour to take up the two sessions for that class. He used the opportunity to remind all ISDEV members present that day about fasting that could make one a cautious man - a man of taqwa (piety). He t...

Abu Kabsha reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “I swear by Allah regarding three qualities about which I will tell you, so preserve them: the wealth of a servant is not decreased by charity, Allah will increase the honor of one who patiently endures oppression, and a servant does not open a door of begging except that Allah will open for him a door of poverty” [Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhi 2325; Grade Sahih by al-Tirmidhi] .

Examinations have become the level measurement of excellence in academic struggles. Although it is Ramadhan and obligatory fasts are observed by all Muslims all over the world, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) students have to face the impending SEMESTER-END EXAMINATIONS. Starting this week from 6 June, 2016 until 24 June 2016, all USM students have begun to face the final exams for the Second Semester Academic Session 2015/2016. ISDEV students MISDEV15.1 and MISDEV15.2 (ISDEV Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students are not exempted from this gruelling academic exercise. MISDEV 15.2 students in rapt concentration while attempting the Islamic Epistemology and Tasawwur   (SIW505) exam questions. MISDEV15.1 students registered to be accepted as students of ISDEV in September last year attempted their final exam for this semester. It is the second such examinations for them as they are now in their second semester. However for MISDEV15.2, it signifies their first academic acumen and tenac...

The family of ISDEV wishes all a happy and blessed Ramadhan. Let us all strive to attain the Sawm Khusus al Khusus   (The Most Specific Fast) and be among those who are al-Muttaquun (the Pious). May all our prayers be accepted by Allah SWT and we are showered upon by Allah SWT blessings throughout this blessed month,  Aamiin .  Ramadan Mubarak!!! "Dear Allah, please accept our fasts in this blessed month of Ramadhan" .

They ask you about the sacred month - about fighting therein. Say, "Fighting therein is great (sin), but averting (people) from the way of Allah and disbelief in Him and (preventing access to) al-Masjid al-Haram and the expulsion of its people therefrom are greater (evil) in the sight of Allah. And fitnah is greater than killing." And they will continue to fight you until they turn you back from your religion if they are able. And whoever of you reverts from his religion (to disbelief) and dies while he is a disbeliever - for those, their deeds have become worthless in this world and the Hereafter, and those are the companions of the Fire, they will abide therein eternally [al-Baqarah, 2:217] .

A total of 78 passionate ISDEV delegations consisting of ISDEV lecturers and students with some family members were flown to Medan, Indonesia on 15th May 2015. The academic trip was led by ISDEV Director Professor Dr. Muhammad Syukri Salleh, ISDEV Lecturer-in-Charge, Dr. Azrin Ibrahim as well as the Programme Director who is a RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) student, Mohd Syahmi Mohd Miswan. Reinforcing the  ukhuwwah  forged for the past 9 consecutive years between ISDEV and UMSU The five-day academic trip was jointly organized by ISDEV and Universitas Muhammadiyah Sumatera Utara (UMSU). The 9th International Workshop on Islamic Development (9th WAPI) was held on the first day trip 16th May 2015 followed by the 8th International Conference on Islamic Development (8th ICID) for the next day. A total number of 141 participants (70 participants from Malaysia and 71 participants from Indonesia) presented their working papers at the 9th WAPI. ISDEV Director, Prof. Syukri de...