Introductory remarks: A thorough understanding of any civilization will be incomplete without the appreciation of its arts, for art is not merely a trend - among other trends - in life, but a manifestation of cultural identity in its diverse totality. It is an embodiment of the faith that governs it, the socio-cultural conditions that give birth to

The halal industry in the restaurant chain is lacking a rating system that would help the consumers to choose their preferences and enhance halal integrity. In this regard, as a first step to develop a halal compliance rating (HCR) tool, the first objective of this research is to identify and select the components of best halal practices for restau

Purpose – Small farmers are considered one of the most affected communities worldwide due to poverty. Hence, this paper aims to study how the proposed waqf crowdfunding models are intended to provide alternative sources of funds for the waqf institutions and farmers. Design/methodology/approach – The present study employed a qualitative method

vol10.1.5.2021ABSTRACTThe purpose of this cross-sectional study was to investigate the role of a child’s behavioral inhibition in mediating the relationship between parental anxiety and childhood anxiety in the Malaysian context. Participants were 92 parents (father = 23, mother = 69) of young children aged four to six years old. They completed t

Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) is a digital form of central bank money and is different from traditional reserves or settlement accounts balances. In line with the digital technology era, CBDC has gained interest among the majority of the countries. Central banks in a number of countries have started experimenting, piloting, launching, and ha

The purpose of this study is to help Arabic language learners at the Department of Arabic Language and Literature of International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in learning ‘Science of al-Bayan’ by designing a prototype courseware for them. This study was conducted by using systematic descriptive and analytical methodologies, where the des

Multilingualism is not a foreign phenomenon amongst Malaysians as Malaysia is known as a ‘de facto’ multilingual country with Malay, Tamil and Mandarin as the languages spoken by the majority population of Malaysians. However, there are not many studies done to observe this phenomenon in depth in Malaysia. The studies that are done to observe t

Introduction: As one passes over the bridge that crosses the Karak Highway on the new Sg. Pusu Road, one is immediately welcomed by a panoramic view of the cluster of buildings below, with distinct blue tiled roofs and sandy textured walls. It is as if one is chancing upon the lost city of Shangrila, albeit an Islamic looking one. The columns and c

Diabetes in general can be classified as Type 1, Type 2, gestational diabetes mellitus that occur during pregnancy, and specific types of diabetes due to certain health condition. Monitoring glucose level is crucial in order to maintain a healthy lifestyle, especially among diabetic patients. Today, researchers looking for a less painful, cheap, an

The quality of life in a dwelling is the result of the design of both the internal and the external spaces, to create a conducive living environment for the residents, and how wellthe residential units fit into the existing neighbourhood. The topic focuses on the quality of life of the high-density urban housing community because they are the most