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Pak Catur presenting his PhD proposal calmly and manage to hide his nervous and tense interior. Three more RISDEV (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research) students have made the mark to proceed with the next stage of their thesis writing. The three RISDEV students are Caturida Meiwanto Doktoralin,  Siti Arinah Ahmad and Noor Hidayah Samsudin were allowed to proceed with their research proper. On 19 August 2016 two RISDEV students having their proposal presentation at DKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia. Caturida Meiwanto Doktoralina or known as 'Pak Catur' among ISDEV lecturers and students is a first presenter where his topic cover on 'Faktor-faktor yang Mempengaruhi Niat Pembayaran Zakat Pendapatan' .  He is under the supervision of Assoc. Prof. Dr. Zakaria Bahari while Dr Shahir Akram Hassan act as the evaluator of his PhD research proposal. Siti Arinah explains passionately on her research, stressing a point in her presentation The second presenter is Siti Arinah Ahmad and her...

One for the memory - Participants of the Interfaith Dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals happily captured one big smile photo for the memory. Aug 12, 2016, two ISDEV representatives, ISDEV lecturer, Dr Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan and ISDEV PhD student, Raudha Md. Ramli fly to Bangkok to participate in a five days programme organized by Islamic Relief Academy. The Interfaith Dialogue on Sustainable Development Goals held in Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok, Thailand.  Asia Regional Consultation Muslim - Muslim Platform for Sustainable Development Participated by United Nations and various NGOs from different religions in Asia such as Islamic Relief, ACT Alliance, Caritas and Lutheran World Federation, this Interfaith Dialogue discusses on economic migration, refugee and how the Sustaibale Development Goals (SDG) should be expressed either secular or religious basis. Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan (right) with Raudha Md Ramli (left) poses upon arrival at Sukosol Hotel, Bangkok The discussio...

ISDEV previous office at C05, which stored loads of fond memories Focused on research and postgraduate education in Islamic Development Management, ISDEV or Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies was founded in 1995 at the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang. In the beginning, ISDEV was 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 (ISDEV) in September 2005. ISDEV achievements continue to spur and on 17 April 2014, ISDEV became an independent Research Centre of Excellence (CoE). Anjung ISDEV - a sanctuary to some RISDEV students as its ambience have helped them to focus on writing the thesis. Big helpers from USM Development department. Since ISDEV now operates independently, USM has granted ISDEV wish by giving ISDEV a new ‘home’ at the top of the...

O you who have believed, be persistently standing firm for Allah , witnesses in justice, and do not let the hatred of a people prevent you from being just. Be just; that is nearer to righteousness. And fear Allah ; indeed, Allah is Acquainted with what you do [al-Ma'idah, 5:8] .

Azuar defending his thesis while he is watched by his friends and supporters. The Monday of 8 August, 2016 augured well for Azuar Juliandi. It was the day that he had been waiting for. It had finally arrived. It was the day of his viva voce . It was the day to prove and defend his PhD thesis that he had worked upon for the last six years devoting his life on ""Budaya Organisasi Menurut Tasawur Islam di Bank-bank Syariah Kota Medan, Indonesia" (Organizational Culture According to Islamic Worldview in the Syariah Banks of Kota Medan, Indonesia). His viva voce which started at 2:30pm took place in the Conference Room of C06, School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM).  Azuar during viva presentation before the Board of Examiners. Alhamdulillah. It was good news for Azuar as well as ISDEV fraternity. His viva voce which took a little more than an hour ended with such superb serenity and calmness. When the result was announced that he had succeeded in his vi...

The cover page of the two books launched by USM Vice Chancellor. The 10th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2016) with the theme on "The Management and Application of Falak Syar'ie in Contemporary Hijri Calendar" was held recently at Dewan Kuliah A (DK A) of Universiti Sains Malaysia, saw the participation of a number of officers from the Mufti Departments of various states as well as from Department of Islamic Advancement of Malaysia (JAKIM) and Islamic Centre of Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM). The close knit collaborations between ISDEV and the Mufti Department of the State of Pulau Pinang and the Mufti Department of the State of Kedah were instrumental in making IDMAC 2016 a successful reality. One of the editors, Dr Shahir Akram presenting the books to USM Vice Chancellor, Prof Dato' Omar Osman. One of the tangible results of this close knit collaborations was the ability to see through to the actualization of the deliverance of...

Abu Ad-Darda reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “Your love of something might render you blind and deaf.” [Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 5130; Grade: Hasan (fair) according to Ibn Hajar]

The banner that says it all pertaining to IDMAC 2016. With the full commitment of all committee members and ISDEV members, ISDEV successfully organized the 10th ISDEV International Islamic Development Management Conference (IDMAC 2016) with the theme on "The Management and Application of Falak Syar'ie in Contemporary Hijri Calendar". The two-day conference was held at Dewan Kuliah A (DKA) of Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM), Pulau Pinang. This is the 10th in a series of initiative to encourage related research in a specific field, falak (Islamic sciences on astronomy) as in this case, from Islamic social sciences perspective.  Registration Activities - Presenters and Participants all ethusiastically geared up for IDMAC 2016. IDMAC 2016 was held from the 27 until 28 July 2016 with the focus to provide a platform and opportunities for practitioners, experts, scholars, researchers, academicians, graduate students and others from all over the world to engage in an intellectua...

ISDEV lecturers passionately listening to Mohd Syahmir's final PhD thesis. Alhamdulillah , praise is indeed to Allah SWT for His blessings, as the mock viva of Mohd Syahmir Alias ended with an outstanding positive feedback from ISDEV lecturers. 'Bear the fruits of his Labour" is perhaps the best idiom to describe RISDEV (ISDEV by Postgraduate) student, Mohd Syahmir, eagerness to succeed and complete his PhD thesis within a short time frame of a mere two years and one month. Not to mention, he is only 26 years old and dreams of getting the title 'Dr.' as soon as possible. His main supervisor is Dr. Mohd Shukri Hanapi while his co-supervisor is Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan. His supporters consisting of ISDEV lecturers and students  after the Solat Hajat.   As expected when we solely depend on Allah SWT, He will guide and lead us to success. Mohd Syahmir once again remake the history of ISDEV achievement when he was awarded with a scale of 1. His PhD thesis is about "...