The issue on online pornography once again took centre stage when former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad expressed his worries on the disturbing trend of easy access to pornography over the Internet. This is not something that is new, and is a major cause of concern as the Internet with its borderless access is…
Ramai yang menyatakan bahawa banyak hasil penyelidikan dalam bidang bioteknologi misalnya yang hanya menjadi bahan rujukan di dalam jurnal-jurnal ilmiah semata-mata. Tidak banyak hasil penyelidikan ini yang dikomersialkan. Jika pengkomersialan hasil penyelidikan dan pembangunan bioteknologi gagal dilaksanakan, maka bidang ini tidak akan dapat menyumbang ke arah pengukuhan K-ekonomi. Beberapa sebab dikenal pasti sebagai punca hasil…
ORGAN and tissue transplantation is a revolutionary medical treatment that has proven to be successful in saving lives. Through such transplantation, patients with certain terminal diseases now have new hope of continuing to live. Without a doubt, this form of treatment could help achieve one of the principles of Islam Hadhari, namely enhancing the quality…
THERE exists a paradox in our lives: “The only thing constant is change.” Everything is happening so fast, so much so that sometimes we have problems keeping up with the changes. Everything that is happening today is catalysed by the rapid advancement in information and communication technology (ICT). Physical distance is no longer a factor,…
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…
