The Prophet as a Role Model to Enculture Research Ethics

• Dr. Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen B Shaikh Mohd Salleh
• December 9, 2019

Research is an important endeavour in the process of acquiring new knowledge and providing solutions to problems. This activity involves various stakeholders in a complex research ecosystem. This ecosystem includes (but not limited to) the researcher (and his team members made up of other researchers, technicians, statisticians, enumerators and research assistants), the government, the industry,…

Empowerment Through Disruptive Technologies

• Dr. Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen B Shaikh Mohd Salleh
• November 1, 2019

The term “disruptive technology” may have a negative connotation. In reality, a disruptive technology is defined as “an innovation that significantly alters the practices and operations of industries or businesses.” This term was first introduced by Joseph M. Bower and Clayton M. Christensen in their article “Disruptive Technologies: Catching the Wave” published in Harvard Business…

Stepping out of Comfort zone with Ramadan

• Dr. Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen B Shaikh Mohd Salleh
• June 4, 2019

For Muslims, the holy month of Ramadan is all about attaining taqwa. It is a month that trains Muslims to be cognizant of God, practice self-restraint and achieve piety. This is mentioned in verse 183 of Surah al-Baqarah to the effect that: “O ye who believe! Fasting is prescribed to those before you, that ye…

Threat Of Mass Extinction Of Species Is Real

• Dr. Shaikh Mohd Saifuddeen B Shaikh Mohd Salleh
• April 23, 2019

From the Islamic point of view, the world that we live in is a trust given by Allah SWT to be looked after by mankind. This is a huge responsibility on the shoulders of mankind in ensuring that the world is developed and at the same time, being well looked after. It is therefore critical that the balance of the natural world, among other things, are preserved. ...