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,…
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…
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 may (learn) self-restraint.” To attain …
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. …
We are nearing the month of Ramadan, a holy month for the Muslims. This is the month that Muslims eagerly await for, as there are plentiful bounties and rewards for those who fast and do good deeds. One of the good deeds that are very much encouraged is thriftiness.Thriftiness in the context of Ramadan includes the need to ensure that, not only is food …
The sheer terror of the mass shootings on Friday, 15 March 2019 at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand sends chills down one’s spine. The terrorist act which was aired live on Facebook left 51 people dead, some 50 people injured and several missing. The massacre was the deadliest in New …
We are living in exciting times. Advancements are being made in many areas of science and technology (S&T) which promise to not only change, but also challenge, the way in which we live life. Most definitely for Muslims, these exciting times can also be challenging. We acknowledge …
“Giving up” is not a phrase that is synonymous with Islam. Muslims are enjoined to find ways to overcome problems and hardship. Solutions may seem challenging or difficult at times, but efforts must be put in to solve problems. The same mindset of …
We often put a high value on antique items, both in terms of quantity (financial worth) and quality. As such, we celebrate the work of artists such as Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijnand, to name one example, as timeless masterpieces with very high value …
Istilah tekno-da‘i mula digunakan oleh Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia (IKIM) semenjak tahun 1999. Beberapa siri seminar dan bengkel telah diadakan oleh IKIM bagi mengupas dan membincangkan konsep dan pelaksanaan …
