Ghulam Ahmad Parvez (1903-1985) provides a modern interpretation of Islam which in many cases contradicts the tenets and teachings of Islam. He rejects the authority of the hadith (sayings) of the Prophet (SAW). His modernist approach covers a wide range of issues including women. His views on women largely contradict the Islamic texts from the Qur

This article discusses intercultural communication in Vision Schools in Malaysia. It also elaborates the extent to which the Vision Schools foster racial interaction across the three major ethnic groups: Malays, Chinese, and Indians. A total of 887 primary school students were surveyed across the Vision Schools. It was found that the intercultural

This paper presents scenic beauty assessment of highland environment, in which the study area was Cameron Highlands, Malaysia. There were two methods used in the assessment; photographic questionnaire survey and semi structured interview. Both methods were designed to assess public scenic preferences and the impacts of Highland Management Practices

Cultural identity is one of the most crucial issues of human existence on the earth. From the beginning of human existence on earth, each person was endowed with certain cultural traits. The identity of an individual is strongly attached to his cultural attributes. A person who believes in Islam and claims to be a Muslim has a greater impact of thi

Poly(lactic acid) (PLA) and kenaf bast fiber (KBF) were melt-blended using brabender into films in the PLA/KBF ratios of 100/0, 90/10, 70/30 and 50/50 for natural soil burial test. This formulation was used to study the biodegradability of PLA and PLA/KBF biocomposites. It was found that the decompositions of the biocomposite were faster than pure

The aim of this study is to determine the morphology and water uptake behaviour of single fibre and leaf of Typha Latifolia. In order to study the morphology and water uptake properties of the fibre, a single fibre was taken out from the Typha Latifolia leaf. The leaf was divided into two-part that are top and bottom parts. From direct observation

Studies have documented abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) enlargement in up to 41% of patients 5 years after endovascular repair (EVAR). Noting limitations of patient selection and length of follow-up, the current analysis was undertaken to assess AAA enlargement in an unselected patient cohort with follow-up for up to 15 years after repair.endoleak.

A global concern about Islam has been drastically increasing along with some pertinent events in the last few decades. Eventually, the occurrences of 9/11, Middle East issue, Iraq, Afghanistan and other countries have ignited this interest of a great extent among the masses around the globe.

The problem of discrimination in the appointment of arbitrators has recently drawn considerable amount of attention from both practitioners and researchers alike in the field of international arbitration. A number of problems endemic to international arbitrations, including that of racial biases, have already been addressed by researchers in the fi

Being one of the most progressive Muslim countries in the 21st century, Malaysia has remained the cynosure of all eyes in the Muslim world. One of the major institutions in governance is the administration of justice system, which generally promotes access to justice as the last hope for the less privileged. To this end, this paper attempts to reco