This book addresses the subject of the relationship between tradition and modernity in Islamic architecture, using historic Jeddah as a case study. The book aims to clarify the meaning of tradition and modernity from an Islamic perspective, and where the two converge as well as separate especially in the realm of architecture. Intended to be, above

This article discusses Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje’s views on Makkah as a centre of pan-Islamism and anticolonialism. The discussion is set against the backdrop of the insatiable Western appetite for colonization and imperialism during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Hurgronje was an active protagonist in the developments. Apart from bein

This article discusses the role of al-Azraqi‘s book ―Akhbār Makkah‖ (Reports about Makkah) in the evolution of the Hajj literature and that of the holy cities of Makkah and Madīnah, with special reference to the mashāʿir (ʿArafah, Muzdalifah and Minā). The mashāʿir are dealt with in their capacity as geographical realities, religious

Introduction: Sepsis is the leading cause of intensive care unit (ICU) admission. Delayed recognition of sepsis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Monocyte distribution width (MDW) represents the width of a set of monocyte volume values, which increases as infections progress in severity. This study evaluated the diagnostic and p

It is undeniable that Islamophobia and Islamic moderation (wasatiyyah) are two of the most widely used and abused concepts nowadays. There are no agreed-upon definitions. Thus, they are used predicated on contexts, prevalent sentiments and interests. Not only the friends and foes of Islam and Muslims, but also Muslims themselves, are at fault. More

Background: Urolithiasis or kidney stone has strong association with lifestyle. The pattern of recurrent episodes reported is alarming and if left untreated will lead to serious conditions such as cancer or ablative surgical intervention. Therefore, this scoping review was performed to provide an overview on knowledge, awareness and practice (KAP)

Background Sepsis is one of the leading causes of intensive care unit (ICU) admission and mortal- ity in Malaysia. Delayed recognition of sepsis is associated with increased morbidity and mortality. Monocyte distribution width (MDW) represents the width of a set of monocyte volume values, which increases as infection progress in severity. Its mea-

The Holy Qur’an and the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) signify a conceptual foundation of Islamic art, architecture and the whole universe of the built environment. They furnish the Muslim built environment professionals, policy makers and users alike with an inspired outlook on life and those issues that are pertinent to the realm of the buil

Dear Editor, Nutrition is an important element emphasized by our nursing theorist, Virginia Henderson and Orem in their nursing models that each patient needs to be assisted particularly when they are sick(1,2). Several nutritional aspects commonly monitored by the nurses include anthropometric, biochemical, clinical, dietary and nursing history da

Sains Barat Moden berteraskan falsafah materialisme atau metodologi natural, menolak sebarang unsur bukan material sebagai penjelasan bagi fenomena natural membawa kepada penolakan terhadap Tuhan dan hakikat bahawa alam ini adalah ciptaan-Nya yang tentu berlawanan sama sekali dengan konsep Islam dan hakikat sebenar kewujudan. Maka terdapat keperlua