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Anas ibn Malik reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, arrived in Medina during two days in which they were celebrating. The Prophet said, “What are these two days?” They said, “We would celebrate these two days in the time of ignorance.” The Prophet said, “Verily, Allah has replaced these two days with two better days: the day of sacrifices (eid al-adha) and the day of breaking fast (eid al-fitr).” [Source: Sunan Abu Dawud 1134; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ibn Hajar]

Wishing you &  your loved ones a blessed Eid! Sincere thoughts from, Associate Professor Dr. Zakaria Bahari Director, ISDEV & the whole family  of  Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV),  Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Alhamdulillah, Praise to Allah SWT for the success of two RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Wafdi Auni Mohamed and Abdul Hanis Embong as well as one MISDEV (ISDEV masters by research) candidate, Roslan Hassan in their viva voce on 5th May 2017 and 18th May 2017 respectively. The two viva session on 5th May took place at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and was divided into morning and afternoon session. Meanwhile Abdul Hanis Embong viva took place at Humanities conference room,USM. In action - Wafdi Auni Mohamed tried his best to make examiners understand his ideas The first candidate, Wafdi Auni Mohamed's viva voce was scheduled in the morning 5th May 2017. He defended his thesis on Islamic-Based Unity Government with Special Reference to Malay-Muslim Political Parties in Malaysia (Kerajaan Perpaduan Berteraskan Islam dengan Rujukan Khusus Kepada Parti Politik Melayu-Islam di Malaysia). Wafdi Auni was awarded a scale 1 for

And those who strive for Us - We will surely guide them to Our ways. And indeed, Allah is with the doers of good [al-'Ankabut, 29:69] .

Abu Huraira reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said when the month of Ramadan arrived, “The month of Ramadan has come, a blessed month in which Allah the Exalted has obligated you to fast. In it the gates of the heavens are opened, and in it the gates of Hellfire are closed, and in it the devils are chained, and in it is a night that is better than a thousand months. Thus, whoever is deprived of its good is truly deprived.” [Source: Musnad Aḥmad 7108; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

Associate Professor Dr Zakaria is very passionate in delivering his Tarbiyah On 19 May 2017, Associate Professor Dr Zakaria Bahari as the ISDEV Director delivered his Tarbiyah titled 'Excellent work culture' in the monthly series of Tarbiyah Pengarah. The programme was held at DKA, Universiti Sains Malaysia and was attended by lecturers, supporting staff and postgraduate students of ISDEV. The Exchange student from Universitas   Airlangga, Indonesia also had the opportunity to listen to the advice and guidance of the Director ISDEV in the program. According to Associate Professor Dr Zakaria, a good culture can only happen through a good source. However, a good source would not be a good culture unless it is well used. In his speech, he stressed that ISDEV members including lecturers, supporting staff and students to follow the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad SAW in carrying out tasks within the scope of their work. He affirmed that the excellent culture could not be achieved wit

O you who have believed, if you fear Allah, He will grant you a criterion and will remove from you your misdeeds and forgive you. And Allah is the possessor of great bounty [al-Anfal, 8:29] .