IIUM 25th Convocation

So, the IIUM 25th Convocation is over. It was held from 10 to 12 Oct 2009, and somehow I purposely wait till everything is over to make some jottings about it, plus I was quite busy with some other tasks (really?).

And tonight will be the end of the Convest (Convocation Fiesta), that according to some people, being one of the greatest events at IIUM every year. However, the greatest event does not necessary be the best event (in the eyes of Allah). Personally, I feel quite uneasy with this recent Convest, especially with the presense of some singers who have severely ruined the peacefulness of IIUM atmosphere.

A newly built building located between Bank Muamalat/Bank Islam and CAC/KOE..
they named it Azman Hashim Complex

Congratulation to all graduands who have successfully completed their degrees here, either Bachelor, Masters, as well as PhD. Receiving a scroll, especially from IIUM, does not merely mean a success in academic world, but the scroll also carries the amanah from Allah to always contribute back to Islam, to serve the best for the development of ummah and nations.

Isteri minta cerai, adakah bergegar Arasy?

Dah lama rasanya tidak berkongsi artikel dan berita yg saya kira sedikit sebanyak membantu menambah kefahaman dan ilmu kita semua, ataupun membetulkan salah faham masyarakat kita hari ini.

Baru saya tahu rupanya hadis yg mengatakan bahawa isteri yg meminta cerai drp suami akan menyebabkan arasy Allah bergegar adalah hadis palsu.

Petikan drp tulisan Dr. Mohd Asri:

Wanita muslimah hendaklah tahu bahawa mereka boleh memohon cerai apabila mereka rasa terancam, atau tidak dapat bahagia lagi dengan suami mereka. Ungkapan sesetengah ustaz atau penceramah “Talak menggegar Arsy Tuhan” adalah unggapan daripada hadis palsu yang tidak wajar disandarkan kepada Islam yang adil ini. Talak ialah jalan keluar terakhir kepada masalah rumah tangga. Perkahwinan bukanlah penjara kejam untuk wanita, sebaliknya ia adalah mahligai kebahgiaan. Jika ia menjadi neraka dunia, maka seseorang wanita hendaklah mengeluarkan diri darinya.

Baca selanjutnya di sini.

Wassalam.

Back again!

I noticed that my last few postings were about the word 'back'. And this time, I'm glad to announce that Bro. Firdaus is now back at the department after spending more than 2 years in Japan to complete his Masters degree. He reported his duty at the department last week, a week after Eid, but I just had the chance to meet him a few days later.

Bro. Firdaus was my senpai during my undergraduate study at IIUM. Then, we bacame colleagues when both of us joined the department, together with Illiey. Of course, in term of work also, he's still senior than us. Basically, je became of the departmental staff a year before me.

At BioMalaysia, KLCC (December 2006)
.. from left, Illiey, me, Shareef, Firdaus and Fakhrurazi

And yes, we do need young and energetic academicians to accomplish the missions and visions of the university, of course with the help and guidance from experienced staff. But, both of us will be again leaving the university soon. I just got a letter from the MSD, urging us to secure the place for PhD within 6 months from the appointment date..everything must be quick now.