ISLAM is a religion of peace, security and safety. The word “Islam” originates from the Arabic salaam, which means “peaceful,” “secure” or “safe.” Thus, Islam abhors any action that would result in harm or destruction. This is clear in many verses in the Quran, which is the primary reference for Muslims. The oft-quoted verse 41 of Surah al-Rum in…
PERKEMBANGAN takwim banyak berhubung kait dengan faktor keagamaan dan sains. Dalam hal ini, ada dua cara pengiraan takwim, iaitu dengan menggunakan matahari (syamsiah atau solar) dan bulan (qamariah atau lunar). Berkenaan penetapan takwim, Allah berfirman yang membawa maksud: “Dialah yang menjadikan matahari bersinar-sinar (terang-benderang) dan bulan bercahaya, dan Dialah yang menentukan perjalanan tiap-tiap satu itu…
FOR Muslims worldwide, Aidilfitri is a time to rejoice. As a complete way of life, Islam is in tandem with the nature and needs of mankind – this includes the need to rejoice. As such, Islam commands that Aidilfitri (to commemorate the end of Ramadan) and Aidiladha (to commemorate the pilgrimage to Mecca) be celebrated…
THE problem of HIV and AIDS is certainly something that cannot be ignored by anyone. It is unfortunate that in this country, we tend to have people who are oblivious – or perhaps, choose not to be aware – of this epidemic. When it was revealed by the Deputy Health Minister recently that three…
ALL forms of knowledge obtained by mankind through research and development is a gift from God. If God does not will for mankind to obtain such knowledge, then mankind will not be able to obtain it. Only when God wills for a particular knowledge to be made known to mankind, will that knowledge be obtained.…
ONE of the significance of the first revelation is the very accurate information on embryology. This is an important indication to Muslims that science and technology, in particular the life sciences, make up a crucial area that cannot simply be ignored. As we progress over time, more and more areas of knowledge are…
BIDANG bioteknologi menjanjikan peningkatan kualiti hidup manusia. Pada dasarnya, bioteknologi ialah teknologi yang dibangunkan hasil kemajuan dalam bidang sains hayat atau biologi. Kepentingan bidang sains hayat ini memang jelas dalam Islam. Hakikat bahawa wahyu pertama yang diturunkan Allah kepada Nabi Muhammad mengandungi penerangan mengenai proses perkembangan janin manusia, iaitu suatu perkara yang signifikan jika direnungi.…
THE discovery of the double-helix structure of deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) in 1953 by Watson and Crick was considered by many as the fourth revolution in civilisation. This significant discovery could be regarded as the first small step that mankind made in entering the unchartered territory of the age of biotechnology. From the perspective of science,…
SEJARAH hidup junjungan besar Nabi Muhammad SAW yang sebenar-benarnya adalah contoh kepada seluruh umat manusia. Ini jelas menerusi firman Allah yang bermaksud: “Dan tiadalah Kami mengutuskan engkau (wahai Muhammad) melainkan untuk menjadi rahmat sekalian alam”. (Surah Al-Anbiya’ ayat 107). Rasulullah memberikan contoh dalam segenap aspek kehidupan. Baginda adalah contoh paling hebat sebagai pemimpin negara, hakim,…
THE country is experiencing election fever. The general election, with nomination day set for today and polling day on March 21, is the 11th to be held in Malaysia’s history. This election is historic as it is the first in the new millennium and century with a new Prime Minister at the helm. Much water…
