This paper explores the application of Ulū al-Albāb approach in sustaining knowledge transfer capability among ICT firms in Malaysia. The Ulū al-Albāb or men of understanding emphasises on seeking the Pleasure of Allah (mardhat Allah) through the obligations as servant (‘ibād al-Rahmān) and vicegerent of Allah (khālifah Allah fi al-ard). T

This paper explores the development of the Ulū al-Albāb model for sustainable value and creative creation through social entrepreneurship. The Ulū al-Albāb model refers to capitalizing wisdom with a soul through the focus of seeking the Pleasure of Allah (mardhat Allah) through the obligations as servant (‘ibād al-Rahmān) and vicegerent of

This paper explores the challenges and opportunities from using the Ulū al-Albāb(men of the understanding) approach as a mean for holistic academic development. Significance of the study: The Ulū al-Albāb approach integrates individual and collective physical, intellectual and spiritual dimensions to produce academicians that are thoughtful, co

The global debt crises and high unemployment rates have sparked the third wave of economic recession. A more sustainable solution is required to address the serious economic situation. Most policy makers are convinced to use entrepreneurship as a catalyst to sustain the economic growth and employment opportunities. In any economy, policies on socia

Flooding is one of Malaysia's most common natural disasters, particularly during the northeast monsoon season, which happens in November until March every year. It is estimated about 33,298km2 of Malaysia is flood-prone, that affecting 21% of population based on report from DID Malaysia. Most of the flood mitigation are focuses on structural mi

Indonesia is currently experiencing a demographic dividend, where the total population of productive age is higher than the total of un-productive age. The most numerous groups in this productive age group are the millennials aged 20 to 40 years, which required them to have sufficient knowledge of Islamic financial literacy. Therefore, this study a

The issue of social entrepreneurship got immense importance in the eyes of the researchers recently. Moreover, data are very limited in the context of Malaysia especially for Muslim entrepreneurs. Realizing these current needs and trends, this study aimed at understanding the current level of practice of social entrepreneurship among the Muslim ent

This paper argues that business firms have fiduciary duties, roles and responsibilities to provide protection to the natural environment as a mean to achiave business sustainability. However, the conventional business argues that the only obligation is to maximize profit within the legitimate means. The study uses an Islamic perspective in managing

The Covid-19 pandemic has uncovered the urgent need for focus on mental health worldwide. Apart from the physical pandemic, international health officials have identified an accompanying, and probably more serious, mental health pandemic. Mental health issues have been identified to include academic stress and its correlates that affect higher educ

This paper explores the effects of Islamic spirituality paradigm in the mindset of Islamic financial institutions (ISFs) managers in developing human capital programs for ISFs. Islamic spirituality embraces a global perspective in terms of Oneness of God (Tawhidic) worldview that emphasizes on the sole submission, obedience and compliance to the Wi