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A Book Review: Contemplation; an Islamic Psychospiritual Study
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This is a book review for English translation entitled “Contemplation; An Islamic Psychospiritual Study”. Its original Arabic edition is Al-Tafakkur min al-Mushahadah ila al-Shuhud. In this work, the author approaches a highly important subject from both an Islamic and modern psychological perspective. He examines the Islamic injunction to cont

Factors Influencing the Deterioration of Traditional Madrasahs’ Performance in Zanzibar: the Teachers’ Experiences
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This qualitative study was carried out to examine the factors influencing the deterioration of traditional madrasahs’ performance in Zanzibar. In addition, the study also sought to analyse the measures which were taken to address those factors. Four male and two female experienced teachers from three different madrasahs were purposely selected as

Optimization of Tribological Performance of Sic Embedded Composite Coating via Taguchi Analysis Approach
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch is one of the most recently used heat source for surface modification of engineering parts, giving similar results to the more expensive high power laser technique. In this study, ceramic-based embedded composite coating has been produced by precoated silicon carbide (SiC) powders on the AISI 4340 low alloy steel subs

Evaluating the Effect of Viewing Angle in Different Conditions for Gait Recognition
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Gait recognition has gained interest of researchers as it performs identification of subjects at a distance from the camera. However, due to the changes in the viewing angles, it gets cumbersome for a system to perform recognition based on the walking pattern of an individual. In this work, the aim is to present a baseline method for the purpose of

Teachers’ Perceptions on the Concept of Murabbi in Islamic Integrated Schools in Zanzibar
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study sought to understand the meaning and application of the concept of Murabbi in teaching and learning process among the teachers in Islamic Integrated Schools in Zanzibar. Three male and three female teachers from these schools were selected as respondents. Semi-structured in-depth interview was employed for primary data collection while s

Cyberspace and National Security in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This book discusses the linkages between cyberspace and national security in Malaysia. It also discusses the views of government personnel as well as those from private agencies about the relationship between cyberspace and national security of the country. The book examines the nature of threats to cyberspace in public and private sectors in Malay

eco-Friendly Automotive Disc Brake and Cylinder Liner (Eco Sic)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The products focus on development of eco-friendly SiC for automotive disc brake and cylinder liner. This new eco-SiC will be used to replace the conventional component which is made up of metallic grey cast iron for disc brake and surface coating for surface modification for cylinder liner. The brake disc is installed and connected to the wheel and

neo-Orientalist Narratives
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Critics such as Edward W. Said and others have noticed a tendency among some Western and pro-Western writers to reproduce the Orientalist discourse in the aftermath of the 9/11, 2001 attacks, which they describe as neo-Orientalism. This book attempts to examine the writings of four writers, Åsne Seierstad (1970-), Khaled Hosseini (1968-), Azar Naf

Modified Surface of Duplex Stainless Steel Using Tig Torch Melting and Diffusion Techniques
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Surface modification of duplex stainless steel (DSS) is important to make this material suitable for tribological applications. Melting technique using tungsten inert gas (TIG) torch and diffusion process using gas nitriding are the effective procesess to meet this requirement with simple and cost effective techniques. For TIG torch melting techniq

Hot Rolled Alloy Steel Wire Rod for pre-Stressed Steel - Specification
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This Malaysian Standard specifies the requirements for hot-rolled steel wire rods for pre-stressing steel bar concrete. This standard is applicable for the manufacture of hot rolled steel wire rods for pre-stressing steel bar concrete (hereinafter referred to as wire rod).

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