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.

Back to work

After more than 10 days of holiday, I am now back to work. We've spent the first 3 days of Eidul-Fitri at my hometown, Kota Bharu. Then on the 4th day, we headed back to Taiping to celebrate the Eid with our relatives there.

It was a tight schedule for us. But Alhamdulillah, we still managed to visit some relatives and friends that we have not seen for years, particularly in Kelantan. I was so delighted to meet again my former teacher while I was in SK Kor (1990-1995), Puan Norizam Ariffin, among the names that I'd never forget in my life. Then, on the way back to Taiping, we were able to visit one of my best companions, Ahmad Hasanuddin Hj. Mukri. It was also the first time for both Hasanuddins (senior and junior) had a face-to-face session.

Solat terawih di Masjid UIAM.. saat yg pasti ditunggu setiap tahun. Semoga bertemu lagi di Ramadhan yg akan datang..ameen.

It's all over, so now let's put aside the hari raya mood, and concentrate on the work. When I entered the office this morning, there were few more forms under my door that I have to go through and sign. Well, it's one of my jobs now, to make sure that all the shortlisted companies for EIT are relevant to the field biochemical/biotech engineering. Otherwise, it won't be approved. They're quite strict now since students are no longer allowed to undergo their training at research-based institutions. It's difficult for biotech students then..

Huh!

Back to IIUM

Alhamdulillah, after a year of study leave, I'm now back to IIUM. And very soon, I'll be leaving again..no choice. I was planning to write this post 4 days ago, the day that I reported my duty here. But lot of things I had to settle first. Anyway, I'm happy to be here again, even just for a while.

My new room..now at level 3, E5 block

Our new HOD also looks very energetic and determined. Together with our new Deputy Rector of Research and Innovation, who was also the former Dean of KOE, I believe that IIUM will be moving forward to achieve its mission, to be one of the research universities in Malaysia, but of course, as a Garden of Knowledge and Virtue, values and ethics shouldn't be ignored.

USM 40th Convocation

Alhamdulillah, the first and second session of USM 40th Convocation was successfully held yesterday (12th Aug 2009). Being in the first session, I had the chance to receive the scroll from HRH Tuanku Syed Sirajuddin, the Chancellor of USM.

Being in USM, even just for a year, has taught me on how to be more independent, proactive. Insya Allah, I shall not forget the memories there.

Menjelang Majlis Konvokesyen USM ke-40

The USM 40th Convocation will be held on 12 - 16 August 2009, and I will be one of the graduands to receive the MSc scroll on the first session. But I am not as excited as during my undergraduate convocation at IIUM. The feeling is different. It's obvious.. I've just spent one year at USM.

Last time, someone said to me that the undergraduate convocation is a must, once in a lifetime. Unlike for Masters and PhD, people do not really care about convocation. It's maybe true. My wife and mom are those who really want to see me receiving the scroll for the second time. Well, fulfilling others' wish is quite a good reason to attend the ceremony. Right?

By the way, Alhamdulillah, I'm glad that I've reached up to this point, but of course the sky is always the limit. And very soon after this convocation, I'll be temporarily back to IIUM..Insya Allah.

H1N1 at USM Engineering Campus

I was just informed by one of the lecturers here that the H1N1 virus is now at USM Engineering campus, Nibong Tebal. Few students have been suspected of the virus attack. It's not surprised since few days before that, the ILP (Institut Latihan Perindustrian), which is one of the closest neighbour to USM was also closed due to the virus attack.

So it's now the USM turn to be shut down for 1 week (29/07 - 05/08). The news has been spread so fast. But I heard that it's only for undergraduate students. For postgraduate students and staff, the business is still running as usual.

Seemingly, nothing can stop the virus now, except all people give their full co-operation (I doubt that..too difficult). Only Allah can stop it, but efforts are still needed to fight this scary pandemic virus attack. For whatever reasons, surely this is a test from Him. Let's get back to Him.

Is Terrorism A Muslim Monopoly?

Muslims have been labeled as extremists and terrorists by the West, led by the Zionist. Of course with the very bias media, they always tend to hide the truth. All the bad things happened, they relate to Muslims.

Did we forget the brutality of the non-Muslim government towards Muslims community in many countries? Regarding this matter, I would definitely suggest the readers to read what Dr. Mohd Asri has posted on his his Minda Tajdid webpage.."Lembut Gigi Daripada Lidah" (it's in Bahasa Melayu)

The latest was the murder of an Egyptian Muslimah in German courtroom just because of her cover. But did the media reveal the truth? Never!

Then the Urumqi riots, Gujerat, Kashmir, Southern Thai, Burma (Myanmar), Philippines, etc. And not forgotten, the never ending tragedy of Palestine.

Glad to share these slides with all of you. It's a compilation of a public talk by Dr. Zakir Naik.

Is Terrorism A Muslim Monopoly

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UIAM: Perkongsian rasa hati dan pengalaman

Ini bukanlah perkongsian rasa hati dan pengalaman saya, tetapi oleh seorang warga UIAM, Mdm. Martinelli di blognya. Tentu ramai warga UIAM yg pernah mendegar nama beliau, malah mengenali beliau.

Saya suka memetik serangkap dua apa yg telah dikongsikan.. "Budaya Al-Ma'thurat di UIAM".

"Tiga amalan warga UIAM yang menjadikan UIA begitu unik adalah usrah, Al-Ma’thurat dan alunan Asma’ ulhusna. Ketiganya2 menjadi identiti budaya UIAM suatu ketika dulu selain daripada istilah2 arabic untuk kolej kediaman dan fakulti yang cukup memberi kesan kepada setiap pelajar. Songkok hitam yang dililit dengan pita logo warna emas akan membuat pemakai rasa bahagia menjadi warga UIAM."

"Dulu setiap program pelajar mesti ada Qiyamullail. Sekarang aktiviti ‘explorace’, ‘telematch’, ‘cabutan bertuah’ mengmbil tempat. Kata mereka untuk lebih ‘fun’ supaya lebih ramai orang datang. Yang terbaru pula ialah lenggang-lenggok poco poco…ramai yang menyukainya tetapi tidak sesuailah lelaki dan perempuan berjoget dengan goyang dangdut yang kelihatannya agaknya seksi dan ia dibuat tanpa ada dinding pemisah antara mereka. Silap kawalan ia akan membawa fitnah yang menjejaskan ibadah. Katanya untuk kesihatan. Niat yang baik tetapi perlulah berhati2 dengan syariat yang jadi pegangan kita. Lagu yang dipilih hendaklah bukan lagu yang senikatanya berunsur lucah. Itu yang tertulis dalam cultural guideline UIAM."

Selanjutnya, rakan-rakan semua boleh membaca di sini.

Moga-moga ada manfaat. Semoga UIAM akan kembali bangkit dan bersinar. Segala gejala yg tidak baik dapat kita hindarkan, bersama kembalikan kegemilangan Islam. Wallahu'alam.

Time is Life

Time passes so fast, it waits for no one. When I was small, the favorite quote about time was "Time is Gold".. later, I heard another quote, "Time is like a sword, if you don't cut with it, it will cut you", or "Time is Money", and so forth.

But "Time is Life" (Masa adalah Kehidupan) is the quote that I like most.

The moment I joined USM in last July is still fresh in my mind. The seven of us were the pioneer batch for the MSc in Chemical Engineering (mixed-mode) here. We've been through challenging paths throughout the year. Alhamdulillah, at last we manage to graduate with MSc scroll in our hand.

From left (standing): Hafiza, Sa'aadah, Faraziehan, Nazri & Nurul;
(sitting) Tan & Kak Siti

To all my colleagues at USM, "Thank You" is the best word to show my appreciation to all of you. Every single minute that we've spent here will always be in my heart.

I wish that we shall see each other agian in the future. Wassalam.