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Unsur-Unsur Metrologi Dalam Teks-Teks Melayu Lama., T.A. Denisova Jan 2012

Unsur-Unsur Metrologi Dalam Teks-Teks Melayu Lama., T.A. Denisova

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Khazanah persuratan dan historiografi Melayu Islam cukup terkenal di alam Melayu, demikian juga dalam kalangan pakar tamadun dan sejarah Melayu di seluruh dunia. Antaranya, termasuklah karya-karya sejarah yang ditulis dalam huruf Jawi seperti Hikayat Raja Pasai, Sejarah Melayu, Hikayat Aceh, Peringatan Sejarah Negri Johor, Hikayat Siak, Tuhfat an-Nafis, dan yang lain-lain. Teks-teks tersebut merupakan sumber sejarah yang sangat penting untuk memahami sejarah sebenar alam Melayu. Justeru itu lazimnya karya-karya sejarah Melayu dianggap oleh para pengaji sebagai sumber yang kuasi-sejarah (separa sejarah), yang bukan bersejarah, dan yang tidak boleh dipercayai. Menurut pendapat mereka di dalam teks-teks tersebut dirakamkan terlalu banyak unsur-unsur …


Evolution In The Concept Of Sunnah During The First Four Generations Of Muslims In Relation To The Development Of The Concept Of An Authentic Hadīth As Based On Recent Western Scholarship, A. Duderija Jan 2012

Evolution In The Concept Of Sunnah During The First Four Generations Of Muslims In Relation To The Development Of The Concept Of An Authentic Hadīth As Based On Recent Western Scholarship, A. Duderija

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The aim of this article is to trace the evolution in the meaning of the concept of Sunnah prior to its classical definition, which largely confluences it with the concept of an authentic( ṣaḥīḥ) Ḥadīth as defined by the classical Ḥadīth sciences. This article will first describe the semanico-contextual changes in the meaning of the term Sunnah during the period under examination and then present a chronological analysis of the development of the concept ‘Sunnah’ in relation to the development of the concept ‘authentic Ḥadīth’. This article argues that during the first four generations of Muslims, the concept ‘Sunnah’ remained …


Perang Salib Dan Kejayaan Salahuddin Al-Ayubi Mengembalikan Islamicjerusalem Kepada Umat Islam(Crusades And Saladin’S Achievement In Liberating Islamicjerusalem To Muslims Ummah), M.R.M. Nor, M.N. Nor Shakila Jan 2012

Perang Salib Dan Kejayaan Salahuddin Al-Ayubi Mengembalikan Islamicjerusalem Kepada Umat Islam(Crusades And Saladin’S Achievement In Liberating Islamicjerusalem To Muslims Ummah), M.R.M. Nor, M.N. Nor Shakila

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

It was through the Crusades that the Christians military expeditions were able to capture Islamicjerusalem from Muslim rule, thus causing the fall of Muslim authority and rule in Islamicjerusalem in 1099AD. In 1187 however, Salah al-Din al-Ayyubi (d.1193), known as Saladdin, was able to liberate Islamicjerusalem from the hands of the Crusaders. Based on historical methods of analysis, this study investigates Saladin’s plan of liberating Islamicjerusalem. This research shows that the plan of liberation has not began with Saladdin, but traces its origin back to Nur al-Din al-Zinki (d.1174), ruler of the Syrian province of the Seljuk Empire, and that …


Visualizing Quranic Words With Parallel Plot, R.J.R. Yuso, R. Zainuddin, M.S. Baba, N. Jomhari, Z.M. Yusoff Jan 2012

Visualizing Quranic Words With Parallel Plot, R.J.R. Yuso, R. Zainuddin, M.S. Baba, N. Jomhari, Z.M. Yusoff

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Parallel plot is a relatively new type of plot in comparison to scatter plot. The aim of this paper is to find out the effectiveness of parallel plot visualization in comparison to the scatter plot for novice users. Comparison through literature shows that parallel and scatter plot visualization techniques offer similar visualization features. A study was conducted based on the parallel plot in Parallel Coordinate for the Qur'an (PaCQ) interface using a relational model, Goals Operators Methods and Selection Rules (GOMS) analysis and user performance evaluation. Based on the GOMS analysis, the subtasks and operation time involved in exploring data …


Volatility Analysis Of Ftse Bursa Malaysia: Study Of The Problems Of Islamic Stock Market Speculation In The Period 2007 To 2010, N. Romli, A.A.S. Mohamad, M.F.M. Yusof Jan 2012

Volatility Analysis Of Ftse Bursa Malaysia: Study Of The Problems Of Islamic Stock Market Speculation In The Period 2007 To 2010, N. Romli, A.A.S. Mohamad, M.F.M. Yusof

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The economic recession that hit the world in 2007 to 2009 had a direct impact on the Islamic capital market in Malaysia. The data from the year 2007 to 2010 have shown that the Islamic stock market index has a higher volatility than conventional indexes, and this is what makes the return rate of Shariah index becomes unstable. The main aim of this study was to examine the volatility in the Islamic stock market. The instability of the market volatility returns may attract investors who prefer a risk stock market, because this market has the potential to provide a high …


Auditing Scholarly Journals Published In Malaysia And Assessing Their Visibility, A.N. Zainab, S.A. Sanni, N.N. Edzan, A.P. Koh Jan 2012

Auditing Scholarly Journals Published In Malaysia And Assessing Their Visibility, A.N. Zainab, S.A. Sanni, N.N. Edzan, A.P. Koh

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The problem with the identification of Malaysian scholarly journals lies in the lack of a current and complete listing of journals published in Malaysia. As a result, librarians are deprived of a tool that can be used for journal selection and identification of gaps in their serials collection. This study describes the audit carried out on scholarly journals, with the objectives (a) to trace and characterized scholarly journal titles published in Malaysia, and (b) to determine their visibility in international and national indexing databases. A total of 464 titles were traced and their yearly trends, publisher and publishing characteristics, bibliometrics …


Comparative Analysis On Emergence Of Islamic Education In Malaysia And Bangladesh, M.R.M. Nor, A. Yusof, M. Atikujjaman, M.Z. Mohd Zin, A.F. Mahdi, A.A. Sakat, A.A. Adi Yasran, S.F. Samasu Jan 2012

Comparative Analysis On Emergence Of Islamic Education In Malaysia And Bangladesh, M.R.M. Nor, A. Yusof, M. Atikujjaman, M.Z. Mohd Zin, A.F. Mahdi, A.A. Sakat, A.A. Adi Yasran, S.F. Samasu

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

This paper explores the evolution of Islamic educational arrangement between Malaysia and Bangladesh. It is mainly focused on background, silhouette and prospect prediction of Islamic education in both countries. The point on background explains the way of introduction to Islamic education system before gaining independence from Britain.. Post-independence consequence has also discussed as the second portion of this study. Final discussion focused on the present status of Islamic education in Malaysia and Bangladesh with a comparative analysis on the subject matter.


Does Islamic Interbank Rate Influence Bank Characteristics And Economic Cycle In Malaysian Monetary Transmission?, F. Muhammad, A.A. Sulaiman, M.Y.M. Hussien, A.A. Razak Jan 2012

Does Islamic Interbank Rate Influence Bank Characteristics And Economic Cycle In Malaysian Monetary Transmission?, F. Muhammad, A.A. Sulaiman, M.Y.M. Hussien, A.A. Razak

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

This study aims to determine the effectiveness of Islamic Interbank Rate as the intermediary target by monetary policymakers in achieving economic goals. Via Islamic banking institutions as the mediator to channel the policy effect, the relevancy of this tool is identifiable. To attain this objective, a credit channel model was used by adapting macroeconomic variables and also bank specific variables. Data from 1997 until 2010 was regressed by using the Panel Data method with the application of interaction approach. The analysis finding shows that the IIR is capable in influencing the bank specific variables. Accordingly, Islamic banks are the significant …


Islam Dan Masyarakat Muslim Di Filipina: Kajian Mengenai Isu Dan Cabaran Dalam Pemikiran Islam Era Globalisasi, Wan Zailan Kamaruddin Wan Ali, A.Z. Ismail Jan 2012

Islam Dan Masyarakat Muslim Di Filipina: Kajian Mengenai Isu Dan Cabaran Dalam Pemikiran Islam Era Globalisasi, Wan Zailan Kamaruddin Wan Ali, A.Z. Ismail

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Research on Islam and Filipino Muslim in Philippines gives us a lot of opportunities to know every Muslim in this region on their main concerns and problems with regards to Islam. It seems that Muslims in Philippines and the rest of the world are facing the problems from within and outside. There is a need to look into these issues so as to find ways to overcome and to solve it within Islam and their close connection with other Muslims. Malaysia in particular plays important role with the Muslim especially in the Mindanao and the surrounding areas due to its …


Islamic Educational System In Kelantan, Malaysia: Traditional And Modern Approaches, M.R.M. Nor, A.Z.B. Ibrahim, F.A.F.A. Hamid, H. Jalani, M.F.M. Ramli, A. Yusof, A.A. Halim, F.A. Latif Jan 2012

Islamic Educational System In Kelantan, Malaysia: Traditional And Modern Approaches, M.R.M. Nor, A.Z.B. Ibrahim, F.A.F.A. Hamid, H. Jalani, M.F.M. Ramli, A. Yusof, A.A. Halim, F.A. Latif

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Islamic Education in Malaysia began as an informal institution in its early days. This is because of the nature of development during those times, where some places such as surau, mosque and madrasah became centre for teaching the aspects of the religion. The system develops gradually, from informal to a formal system which has changed the style of learning. Nevertheless, the informal system is still existed even until today, along with the formal educational system. This is especially in Kelantan, where it becomes clear that both institutions are still running concurrently. In this paper, the authors aim to examine and …


Islam And The Relation Of Science And The Qur'an, Mohd Yakub @ Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Majid Danehsgar Nov 2011

Islam And The Relation Of Science And The Qur'an, Mohd Yakub @ Zulkifli Mohd Yusoff, Majid Danehsgar

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The relation of science and religion is one of the most important interdisciplinary issues in the world from the past to the present. Any kinds of religion generally brought about a new challenging discussion with science; Islam and its scriptures are not exceptions in this case. The Qur'an as a main Islamic scripture has a direct relation with science and scientific matters according to many thinkers' declarations; it is obvious that there are opponents for this subject, on the other side. The purpose of this paper is to examine main categories of the relation of science and religion and then …


Labour Market Consideration As Course Selection Criteria In A Malaysian University, T. Subramaniam, H. Idris, M.R. Mohd Ariff Nov 2011

Labour Market Consideration As Course Selection Criteria In A Malaysian University, T. Subramaniam, H. Idris, M.R. Mohd Ariff

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

This paper aims to identify factors that are considered by the first year undergraduate students from Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences (FASS), University of Malaya in course selection process in two different stages namely pre-entry and post-entry. Findings from this study reveals that in pre-entry selection criteria, ‘teacher’ and ‘family’ factors appears to be more important. ‘Labour market consideration’ only appears to be the third important factor in this stage. These three factors collectively explains approximately 54 percent of the variation in pre-entry selection criteria. In postentry selection criteria, ‘peers influence’ , ‘orientation week’ and ‘limited choices’ factors emerged …


Preserving Our Collection: Um Library’S Initiatives, N.N. Edzan Oct 2011

Preserving Our Collection: Um Library’S Initiatives, N.N. Edzan

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.


Reforming The Syariah Studies In Malaysian Higher Learning Institution, R.A. Abd Rahim, Saadan Man Jul 2011

Reforming The Syariah Studies In Malaysian Higher Learning Institution, R.A. Abd Rahim, Saadan Man

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

With the coming of modern time signified by the globalization, the present Malaysian Higher Education Ministry had initiated various reforms to provide the Malay-Muslim society with the competent and modern educational system. In this article we will demonstrate such reformation program by focusing upon the Syariah studies in the University of Malaya. This paper is designed to be divided into several sections. First, is about Islamic resurgence in Malaysia and its impact upon the present government educational policies. Second, the Malaysian’s government policies towards reforming the higher learning institution. Third, the concept of Syariah studies in Islam followed by the …


Reforming The Syariah Studies In Malaysian Higher Learning Institution, R.A. Abd Rahim, S. Man Jul 2011

Reforming The Syariah Studies In Malaysian Higher Learning Institution, R.A. Abd Rahim, S. Man

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

With the coming of modern time signified by the globalization, the present Malaysian Higher Education Ministry had initiated various reforms to provide the Malay-Muslim society with the competent and modern educational system. In this article we will demonstrate such reformation program by focusing upon the Syariah studies in the University of Malaya. This paper is designed to be divided into several sections. First, is about Islamic resurgence in Malaysia and its impact upon the present government educational policies. Second, the Malaysian’s government policies towards reforming the higher learning institution. Third, the concept of Syariah studies in Islam followed by the …


Development Of The Islamic Insurance Business In Malaysia, Asmak Ab Rahman, Shamsiah Mohamad, Wan Marhani Wan Ahmad, Mohd Fauzi Hussin Jun 2011

Development Of The Islamic Insurance Business In Malaysia, Asmak Ab Rahman, Shamsiah Mohamad, Wan Marhani Wan Ahmad, Mohd Fauzi Hussin

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Muslims are prohibited from taking conventional insurance due to some forbidden elements in the conventional insurance. Given the undoubted importance of insurance for risk management, Muslim scholars suggested that Islamic insurance should be introduced to fulfil the need of Muslims. After the establishment of the first Islamic insurance company in the Sudan, Islamic Insurance has developed rapidly all around the world. This paper aims to study the development of Islamic Insurance in Malaysia in terms of the increase in the number of takaful and retakaful companies, the development of takaful business compared to conventional insurance, developments in takaful models, and …


Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied?: Divorce Case Management In Malaysian Shariah Court, S.Z. Ismail, I. Abdul Ghani Azmi, Z. Yasoa Jun 2011

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied?: Divorce Case Management In Malaysian Shariah Court, S.Z. Ismail, I. Abdul Ghani Azmi, Z. Yasoa

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

One of the problems that influence the quality of administering justice is the duration of court proceeding. This problem has been significantly recognized in many countries. In Malaysia, the lengthy duration of court proceedings pertaining to divorce cases of Muslim couples is particularly considered to be a problem in Malaysian shariah court. In fact, this is the most prevalent complaint ever lodged by the public to Shariah Judiciary Department (JKSM) every year. While it is true that delay indicates inefficiency in management, the interpretive standard used by the JKSM concerning delay is applied for cases which reach settlement after 360 …


Preference Of University Students Towards Cycling In Campus, R.S. Raja Abdul Aziz Jun 2011

Preference Of University Students Towards Cycling In Campus, R.S. Raja Abdul Aziz

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Students have the potential for cycling, doing activities in and around campus. Nonetheless, bicycling is facing challenges that may reduce its attractiveness as compared to motorized modes. Weather, aggressive car driver, lack of cycling infrastructure, culture and social norm are some of the typical constraints that would discourage cycling in campus. All of these constraints should be considered in order to encourage students in university campus to cycle. However, a lot of factors can encourage students to cycling, such as the limitation of bus route, travel time, cost and individual physical condition. This paper presents the results and analysis on …


Middle East Bank And Their Challenge Operation In Malaysia: A Case Study On Kuwait Finance House Malaysia Berhad, M.S. Shuib, A.A. Sulaiman, M.T. Mohamad Jun 2011

Middle East Bank And Their Challenge Operation In Malaysia: A Case Study On Kuwait Finance House Malaysia Berhad, M.S. Shuib, A.A. Sulaiman, M.T. Mohamad

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

This research attempts to understand the history of first foreign Islamic bank that operate in Malaysia.The bank was Kuwait Finance House Malaysia Berhad (KFHMB). The focus is on how KFHMB implement musharakah mutanaqisah concept for home financing product. This paper will discus on how this syariah concept run on Islamic home financing product,their advantages, issues and challenges that was face by KFHMB. This research also focuses on determining Musharakah Mutanaqisah itself. This research shows that home financing through musharakah mutanaqisah is a new product in Malaysia, offered from 2005 by KFHMB. Musharakah Mutanaqisah was a hybrid contract and created by …


Latest Development Of Traditional Islamic Education In Kelantan, L. Haji Abdullah Mar 2011

Latest Development Of Traditional Islamic Education In Kelantan, L. Haji Abdullah

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Kelantan is the most popular state in Malaysia in term of the development of Islamic education. It has been known as “Serambi Mekah (Verandah of Mecca)” because of this exceptional development. One of the aspects of this development is the traditional education in Kelantan known as “pondok studies” which started to flourish since early 19th century and manage to exist up to present day. Many studies have been done on the influence of this kind of education in the history of Islamic education in Kelantan. It is admitted that the present situation of pondok studies in Kelantan is not as …


Tajdid Dan Islah, M.R.M. Nor Jan 2011

Tajdid Dan Islah, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization


What Offers Solution To The Poverty Reduction Of The Haor People In Bangladesh? Seasonal Migration Or A New Inshore Economic Livelihood Policy., T.G. Rabby, G.M. Alam, L.J. Fredericks, S. Nair, M.N. Azam, A.Q. Al-Amin, K. Ahmed Sheikh, I. Khan Jan 2011

What Offers Solution To The Poverty Reduction Of The Haor People In Bangladesh? Seasonal Migration Or A New Inshore Economic Livelihood Policy., T.G. Rabby, G.M. Alam, L.J. Fredericks, S. Nair, M.N. Azam, A.Q. Al-Amin, K. Ahmed Sheikh, I. Khan

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Researches from different disciplines are yet to provide a concrete standpoint on causal relationship between poverty and migration. With a market driven attitude, seasonal migration has been increasing dramatically with a hope to reduce the poverty. So far, research has not confirmed if migration helps to reduce poverty or poverty is forced to be migrated. Whatever the fact, it would be realistic that the local community will not migrate if they find better work opportunities with higher productivity for their livings. In this paper, an effort is made to discover the possible ways to make the local community in the …


Women Who Kill Their Spouses: The Effects Of The Background Factors On The Applicability Of Legal Defenses In English Criminal Law, S.Z. Ismail Jan 2011

Women Who Kill Their Spouses: The Effects Of The Background Factors On The Applicability Of Legal Defenses In English Criminal Law, S.Z. Ismail

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

No abstract provided.


Islam And Gender, M.R.M. Nor Jan 2011

Islam And Gender, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization


Islamic Art, M.R.M. Nor Jan 2011

Islamic Art, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization


Muslim Minority, M.R.M. Nor Jan 2011

Muslim Minority, M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

World Congress for Islamic History and Civilization.


Menangani Cabaran Umat Islam Era Moden (Addressing Challenges Of Muslims In Modern Era), M.R.M. Nor Jan 2011

Menangani Cabaran Umat Islam Era Moden (Addressing Challenges Of Muslims In Modern Era), M.R.M. Nor

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In modern era, Muslims are faced with various challenges which need to be addressed. This is in order to resolve the issues related to them properly instead of becoming cancerous bodies in the public life. This paper seeks to explain some of the challenges Muslims encounter in Southeast Asia, especially in Malaysia. This paper discusses some those challenges and proposes some solutions accordingly.


Capturing Arab Gulf Market: An Analysis Of Malaysian Exports Competitiveness In The Market, M.F. Abu-Hussin, A.A. Sulaiman, M.Y.M. Hussin Jan 2011

Capturing Arab Gulf Market: An Analysis Of Malaysian Exports Competitiveness In The Market, M.F. Abu-Hussin, A.A. Sulaiman, M.Y.M. Hussin

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

In recent years, the Arab Gulf Countries in particular Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) has been an attractive market destination for the Asian businesses. China, India, Japan and other Asian countries have huge interest in developing close relationships with the six nations. As an emerging economy in the West Eastern Asia, the GCC offer huge interest in doing businesses and become a gate for the Middle Eastern markets. Malaysia, besides the religious affinity that it shares with the Arab Gulf Countries, is also highly interested in expanding its trade relations with the Arab Gulf Economies.Therefore, in this article, an investigation on …


Constructing Some Possibilities For Compensation As Part Of Legal Remedies For Rape Survivors: The Case Of Malaysia, S.Z. Ismail Jan 2011

Constructing Some Possibilities For Compensation As Part Of Legal Remedies For Rape Survivors: The Case Of Malaysia, S.Z. Ismail

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

The idea of compensating rape victims is fast gaining momentum around the globe amidst the cry to seek justice for crime victims in general. Several NGOs in Malaysia see the importance of setting up an agency to response to the plight of these women. The law is seen as inadequately responsive towards the victims. Even by imposing stiffer punishment on the rapists, this does not bring any good to the victims. Some are left with various physical injuries, contracting sexually-related diseases and unwanted pregnancy, but almost all find it hard to overcome the psychological trauma, the effects that are more …


Exploring The Needs Of Malay Manuscript Studies Community For An E-Learning Platform, Z. Zahidah, A. Noorhidawati, A.N. Zainab Jan 2011

Exploring The Needs Of Malay Manuscript Studies Community For An E-Learning Platform, Z. Zahidah, A. Noorhidawati, A.N. Zainab

Research Publications (2011 to 2015)

Philology studies are often associated with traditional methods of teaching and learning. This study explores the possibility of e-learning adoption amongst Malay manuscripts learning community. The Soft System Methodology (SSM) is used to guide the investigation. SSM emphasises on understanding the problem situations faced by Malay manuscript learning community and expresses the situations in rich pictures. The manuscript learning community comprises lecturers, students and researchers in the field of philology. Data were gathered from interviews, focus group discussions and observations. Academy of Malay Studies, University of Malaya is the case study setting, focusing on lecturers who teach and students who …