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[Fasting for] a limited number of days. So whoever among you is ill or on a journey [during them] - then an equal number of days [are to be made up]. And upon those who are able [to fast, but with hardship] - a ransom [as substitute] of feeding a poor person [each day]. And whoever volunteers excess - it is better for him. But to fast is best for you, if you only knew [Translation of al-Baqarah, 2:184] .

ISDEV Tradition prior to Viva Voce - Mock Viva for both of the candidates  Posing for the camera - ISDEV members after performing  solat hajat  prior to Sakinatul Raadiyah and Shahrinizam  viva . Praise to Allah SWT for the success of two RISDEV (ISDEV postgraduate by research) candidates, Shahrinizam Mohd Amin and Sakinatul Raadiyah Abdullah in their viva voce on 2 March 2018. 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 on 28 February 2018 in order to challenge their capability on defending their PhD thesis. Shahrinizam in action during his  viva  proper - stressing a point to defend his PhD thesis. On 2nd March 2018, The first candidate, Shahrinizam Mohd Amin defended his PhD th

Abdullah ibn Amr reported: The Prophet, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The pleasure of the Lord is in the pleasure of the parents, and the displeasure of the Lord is in the displeasure of the parents.” [Source: Sunan At-Tirmidhi 1899; Grade: Sahih (authentic) according to As-Suyuti] عَنْ عَبْدِ اللَّهِ بْنِ عَمْرٍو عَنْ النَّبِيِّ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ قَالَ رِضَى الرَّبِّ فِي رِضَى الْوَالِدِ وَسَخَطُ الرَّبِّ فِي سَخَطِ الْوَالِدِ 1899 سنن الترمذي كِتَاب الْبِرِّ وَالصِّلَةِ عَنْ رَسُولِ اللَّهِ صَلَّى اللَّهُ عَلَيْهِ وَسَلَّمَ بَاب مَا جَاءَ مِنْ الْفَضْلِ فِي رِضَا الْوَالِدَيْنِ المحدث السيوطي خلاصة حكم المحدث صحيح Source: https://abuaminaelias.com/dailyhadithonline/2013/04/25/hadith-on-parents-pleasing-parents-pleases-allah-and-displeasing-parents-displeases-allah/

Thus, have We revealed to you O Muhammad, a Spirit (inspired Book - The Qur'an) by Our command: while you did not know what is The Book and what is the Iman (faith)? But We have made it (The Qur'an) a light whereby We guide those of Our servants whom We please; and surely you are guiding mankind to the Right Way [Translation of al-Shura, 42:52] . Source: http://www.alim.org/library/quran/ayah/compare/42/52/it-is-not-vouchsafed-for-any-human-being-that-allah-should-speak-to-him-face-to-face

ISDEV Graduate Discourse for February 2018 was held on 22 February 2018. Two RISDEV students were involved in the graduate discourse in presenting their PhD final draft thesis in front of ISDEV fraternity. Farah Farhana passionately presenting her PhD findings The Graduate Discourse was held at ISDEV open library, which involved two RISDEV students presented their thesis proposals. The first candidate was Farah Farhana Johari with her Ph.D final draft thesis titled " Asas Pembinaan Pernyataan Visi dan Misi Institusi Pembangunan Berteraskan Islam Di Malaysia ". Farah Farhana is supervised by Dr. Fadzila Azni Ahmad. Her final thesis was evaluated by Dr. Shahir Akram Hassan who gave his approval for the to proceed with the submission of thesis draft. Hayati jotting down some important points during her PhD thesis presentation The second candidate on that day was Hayati Salleh with her Ph.D final draft thesis entitled " Konsep Bangunan Hijau Berteraskan Islam Berdasarkan Kom

Abu Dharr reported: The Messenger of Allah, peace and blessings be upon him, said, “The roof of my house was opened when I was in Mecca and Gabriel descended and opened my heart and then he washed it with the water of zamzam. He then brought a gold basin full of wisdom and faith and after emptying it into my heart, he closed it up. Then taking me by the hand, he ascended with me to the heaven and when we came to the lowest heaven, Gabriel said to its guardian: Open! He asked who was there? He replied: It is Gabriel. He asked if there was someone with him. He replied: Yes, it is Muhammad. He was asked if he had been sent for and Gabriel said: Yes. Then he opened the gate. When we ascended the lowest heaven, I saw a man seated with parties on his right side and parties on his left side. When he looked up to his right, he laughed and when he looked to his left, he wept. He said: Welcome the righteous prophet and the righteous son. I asked Gabriel who he was and he replied: He is Adam, upo

Welcoming ceremony for MISDEV 17.2 For the third time ISDEV accepted a second batch of intake for its Master in Social Science (Islamic Development Management) programme. A positive indication that this three semesters' mixed-mode course work programme is well known and well received. Thus, ISDEV welcomes the new batch of students on 08 February 2018 at Lecture Hall A (DKA), School of Social Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). Nine new students were accepted to pursue their Masters (Mixed-Mode) for the academic year 2017/2018 Semester II. In continuation of ISDEV tradition, this new batch of students is collectively known as MISDEV 17.2. Associate Prof Dr Zakaria giving his welcoming speech A successful welcoming ceremony for MISDEV 17.2 students was conducted by ABI (ISDEV Associate Members/ Ahli Bersekutu ISDEV ). Nine students had successfully registered for this semester. As an introduction to ISDEV traditions, the ceremony started with the recitation of the 99 Names of

Glory to (Allah) Who did take His Servant for Journey by night from the Sacred Mosque to the Farthest Mosque whose precincts We did Bless in order that We might show him some of Our Signs: for He is the one Who heareth and seeth (all things) [Translation of al-Israa', 17:1 by Abdullah Yusuf Ali] .  2167   2168   2169   Notes : [ 2167 ] Masjid is a place of prayer: here it refers to the Ka'ba at Makkah. It had not yet been cleared of its idols and rededicated exclusively to the One True God. It was symbolical of the new Message which was being given to mankind. [ 2168 ] The Farthest Mosque must refer to the site of the Temple of Solomon in Jerusalem on the hill of Moriah, at or near which stands the Dome of the Rock, called also the Mosque of Hadhrat 'Umar. This and the Mosque known as the Farthest Mosque (Masjid-ul-Aqsa) were completed by the Amir 'Abd-ul-Malik in A.H. 68. Farthest, because it was the place of worship farthest west which was known to the Arabs in the ti