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Abdullah bin 'Amr narrated that the Messenger of Allah said: " The merciful are shown mercy by Ar-Rahman. Be merciful on the earth, and you will be shown mercy from Who is above the heavens. The womb is named after Ar-Rahman, so whoever connects it, Allah connects him, and whoever severs it, Allah severs him." [Hadith from Jami' at-Tirmidhi, English reference: Vol. 4, Book 1, Hadith 1924; Arabic reference: Book 27, Hadith 2049] .

The opening slide to ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (standing) on the monthly Tarbiyah Pengarah ISDEV 25 August 2013 - Sense of togetherness is an essential ingredient in ISDEV that is embraced by each and every member of ISDEV. In fact this indispensible ingredient needs to be maintained and more enhanced now that ISDEV strives to be a Centre of Excellence. This statements and a detailed explanation on “ Rasa Bersama ” (Sense of Togetherness) was presented by ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh in his Tazkirah specially known as the Tarbiyah Pengarah ISDEV during the July’s ISDEV Monthly Graduate Supervision at the University Conference Hall, USM on 19 July, 2013. Prof. Syukri (left) addressing ISDEV members while Dr Fadzila Azni (right) attentively listens In his Tazkirah, Prof Syukri stressed on three main aspects which are required for this Sense of Togetherness in ISDEV. They are Same Responsibility, Same Pace and Same Effect. The Same Responsibility n...

Dr. Eshrat Basri, ISDEV Visiting Fellow 19 August - English is a global language that is used around the world. Thus every student and lecturer including supporting staff are recommended to learn and enhance the use of proper English in their daily lives both in communication as well as in the written form. This personal opinion was expressed by Dr. Eshrat Basri, ISDEV Visiting Fellow in a simple Farewell Ceremony to commemorate the completion of his appointment as ISDEV Visiting Fellow. This short but sweet event was held on 25 July 2013 at the Meeting Room of C05. Dr Eshrat Basri (left) receiving a Certficate of Appreciation from ISDEV Director, Prof. Muhammad Syukri Salleh (right) In his speech, Dr Eshrat Basri stated that ISDEV has its own specialty and uniqueness which sets ISDEV apart from other Islamic institutions.  Undoubtedly   ISDEV   students   and   lecturers   were experts in their own right with  excellent  educational background ...

And who is better in religion than one who submits himself to Allah while being a doer of good and follows the religion of Abraham, inclining toward truth? And Allah took Abraham as an intimate friend [al-Nisa', 4:125] .

Umm Atiyya narrated: “We were ordered to go out for Eid and also take along with us the menstruating women, mature girls and virgins staying in seclusion. The menstruating women could present themselves at the religious gathering and invocation of Muslims, but should keep away from their mussalla [Hadith from the Translation of Sahih Bukhari, Book of the Eid Festivals Vol 2, Hadith No 981] .

They ask you, (O Muhammad), what they should spend. Say, "Whatever you spend of good is (to be) for parents and relatives and orphans and the needy and the traveler. And whatever you do of good - indeed, Allah is Knowing of it" [al-Baqarah, 2: 215] .

ISDEV members reciting the tahlil in unison For those who love watching the live talk show " Assalamualaikum " which airs every Thursday to Sunday from 8.00am to 10.00am on TV Al Hijrah, would probably recognize the proprietary name of Taha Mohd Omar or better known as ‘Ustaz To-Ha’. He is a full-time PhD student at ISDEV under the supervision of ISDEV Director, Professor Muhammad Syukri Salleh. He is working on the Best Practices of Hajj and the Spiritualisation of Hajj Technological Facilities. The unassuming Ustaz Taha During the occasion of the ISDEV Iftar held on 18th July recently, Ustaz To-ha was given the task of leading the congregational Tarawikh prayers and delivering a 15-minute tazkirah in between the prayers. Citing the words from a Hadith he stressed out the advantages of fasting that Allah SWT has bestowed specifically for the ummah of Prophet Muhammad SAW compared to the previous ummah. First, the unbearable smell of the mouths who fast is more fragrant than...