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In line with the spirit of Eiduladha, this great celebration which is iconised by the major obligations namely performance of the hajj and the highly rewarded nawafil act of sacrifice to gain the blessings of Allah SWT as well as to cherish the teachings of Allah SWT, ISDEV took this opportunity to celebrate Eiduladha by having the sacrificial slaughter of 3 cows on behalf of ISDEV fraternity during the last day of tashriq, on 3 September 2017, 12 Zulhijjah 1438H. The slaughtering process was held at An-Nur Agro Farm, Kampung Palet, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (Left) The location - An- Nur Agro Farm, Kg Palet, Bukit Mertajam, Penang. (Right) The Sacrificial Cows are ready The sacrificial slaughter is the programme collaboration between associate member of ISDEV (ABI), MIDEV 16.1 (ISDEV Mixed-Mode students) and MISDEV 16.2. The programme began at 8.30am where everyone gathered at An-Nur Agro Farm. The short briefing on the slaughtering activity was given by the Programme Director, Encik Sha

Associate Prof Dr Zakaria started his Tarbiyyah  ISDEV held its Monthly Graduate Supervision for all its RISDEV (Postgraduate by Research) and MISDEV (Postgraduate by Mixed-Mode) students for the month of August, 2017 at Dewan Kuliah A, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). This monthly meet was held on Friday, 11 August 2017. This month monthly graduate supervision was divided into two sessions. the first session is the ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah whereas the second session continue with comprehensive  of knowledge on posgraduate student activities. As part of the ISDEV tradition, ISDEV monthly supervision was held with a main agenda of ISDEV Director's Tarbiyyah. The Tarbiyyah is a medium to spread the positive vibe and to motivate all ISDEV family members. As for this month, ISDEV's Director Tarbiyyah, Assoc. Prof Dr Zakaria continued the topic on Taqwa titled The Realization of the Practice of Taqwa in ISDEV (Part 2) (Bagaimana Untuk Merealisasikan Amalan Bertaqwa Dalam ISDEV

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: A man asked, “O Messenger of Allah, which emigration is best?” The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “To emigrate from that which Allah disapproves. Emigration is of two kinds: the emigration of the resident and the bedouin. As for the emigration of the bedouin, he responds when he is called and he obeys when he is commanded. As for the emigration of the resident, its trial is more severe and its reward is greater.” [Source: Musnad Ahmad 6774; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Ahmad Shakir]

On Thursday, 10th August 2017, two RISDEV students (ISDEV Postgraduate by Research), Norazilawati Binti Md Dahlal and Nur Ilani Binti Mat Nawi were spiritually and mentally prepared to face their viva voce held at C23, Meeting Room of the School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). It was the day to prove and defend their PhD thesis that they had worked upon for years. Norazilawati defending her thesis and answering all the questions from the Board of Examiners  Norazilawati Binti Md Dahlal was the first candidate to face her viva voce. Her session was in the morning. She calmly but confidently defended her PhD thesis on Konsep Pengurusan Kualiti Maakanan Halalan Tayyiban . Her viva was smooth flowing throughout. Her main supervisor Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad and co-supervisor Dr. Wan Norhaniza Wan Hasan were proud of their student when the result was announced that she had succeeded in his viva voce with a Scale of 1. The Chairperson for the viva was Professor Dr. Noor Haz

Indeed, those who have believed and emigrated and fought with their wealth and lives in the cause of Allah and those who gave shelter and aided - they are allies of one another. But those who believed and did not emigrate - for you there is no guardianship of them until they emigrate. And if they seek help of you for the religion, then you must help, except against a people between yourselves and whom is a treaty. And Allah is Seeing of what you do. [al-Anfal, 8:72] .

Praise to Allah SWT for the success of three RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Nor Hatizal Amarul Shah, Salimah Yahaya and Ahmad Shaifful Anuar in their viva voce on two consecutive days on 3 and 4 August 2017. Their viva took place at C23, Social Science Conference Room, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) and were divided into morning and afternoon session. Viva voce is a big step in completing their Ph.D research journey after struggling for nearly 3 years to complete their research. As an ISDEV regular practice, a mock viva prior to the viva voce takes place in order to challenge their capability on defending their PhD thesis.  Norhatizal with her full attention before answering questions during her viva session On 3rd August 2017, The first candidate, Nor Hatizal Amarul Shah defended her PhD thesis titled " Penentu Pemilihan Pembiayaan Perumahan Musyarakh Mutanaqisah dalam Kalangan Pengguna Perbankan Islam ". The chairman for her viva was Profesor Dr. Abdu

And recite to them the story of Adam's two sons, in truth, when they both offered a sacrifice (to Allah), and it was accepted from one of them but was not accepted from the other. Said (the latter), "I will surely kill you." Said (the former), "Indeed, Allah only accepts from the righteous (who fear Him) [al-Ma'idah, 5:27] .

Abdullah ibn Umar reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “If someone kills so much as a sparrow or anything larger without a just cause, then Allah the Exalted will ask him about it on the Day of Resurrection.” It was said, “O Messenger of Allah, what is a just cause?” The Prophet said, “A just cause is that you slaughter it for food, but you should not cut off its head and throw it aside.” [Source: Sunan al-Nasā’ī 4445; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to Adh-Dhahabi]