From time immemorial, human beings have been walking. Unlike trees, animals and humans are given the ability by God the Almighty to move around with their legs. In the case of human beings, they walk for a wide range of reasons to fulfil their human needs. In the olden days, long before the advancement in the field of medicine, people walked a lot

Today, the 3rd of September, was a wonderful experience for most participants who joined the interfaith dialogue on environmental ethics. Many of us at IIUM were fortunate to learn about environmental issues from different religious perspectives. As members of the teaching staff at an Islamic university, we often address the subject of man and natu

Allama Muhammad Iqbal (1877-1938) who is famously called the Poet of the East (Shair-e-Mashriq) was a multi-dimensional personality. Somewhat like the polymath scholars of the Golden Era of the Muslims (750-1258), Iqbal seems to be a versatile scholar who had a mastery over many varied disciplines of knowledge. He was a philosopher, barrister, Sufi

Man, being the best creation of God Almighty, has been a topic of discussion in philosophy, anthropology, sociology, biology, etc. Given the power of speech and intellectual capacity, man dominates life on this planet. It is interesting to note, that he is the only creation on earth who is given the potential to explore and investigate the universe

From ancient to modern times, humanity has used storytelling as a tool to pass on values, legacy, advice, personal experience, and cultural heritage. Storytelling plays a dominant role in human lives. As human beings, and as the best creation of God Almighty, we are endowed with the gift of language to articulate our emotions. Before the modern age

On the 5th of September, 2024, the Department of Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (FIDS) organized a seminar under the theme: Issues and Perspectives in Basic Philosophy, Worldview, Knowledge and Civilization. This seminar was one of the department’s Scholarship Advancement Programme (SAP) activities for the year 2024. The Dean of Abdul

Since the dawn of humanity, people have been driven to seek answers to profound questions about their existence and the meaning of life. Caught in this perplexing condition, humanity has turned to prophets, philosophers, sages, and scholars to explain the purpose of life. As the world evolved from a primitive to a more modern setting, the expansion

As Malaysia is rapidly developing alongside its neighbouring countries, urbanization has brought a large number of people from the country to the cities. Kuala Lumpur with its ample job opportunities has attracted the biggest number of local and foreign labour force. As part of the labour force, most parents (husband and wife) who are working away

This paper presents the development of the “Arabiyatuna” board game, a novel tool designed to enhance students’ understanding of the Arabic language and culture. The game employs engaging, interactive elements to facilitate learning, making it an effective educational resource. By immersing players in various aspects of Arabic language and cu

“SEORANG gugur, ratusan lagi akan tumbuh bertunas dengan baja ajaib dari Allah.” Dunia dikejutkan dengan kematian Pemimpin Hamas, Ismail Haniyeh di Iran akibat serangan tidak bermaruah Zionis Israel akhir Julai lepas. Pada mata zahir musuh, kematian seorang pejuang Palestin seperti Ismail Haniyeh, Syeikh Ahmad Yasin dan ramai lagi bakal mengura