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Striking a Balance with Big Data
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In Malaysia, the promotion of the big data analytic ecosystem is under the purview of the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDec) which seeks to harness foreign and domestic potentials of the digital economy. The agency has also implemented programmes on awareness and adoption of big data and supported data science in the academic curriculum in

Healthcare Professionals View on Provision Preconception Care for Diabetes Childbearing Women
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

chronic hyperglycemia, from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. Diabetes is a growing public health concern. Both developed and developing countries are affected by the estimated increase for several decades. The national and international recommendation had been that women of reproductive age should offer diabetes preconception

Let’s Examine Our Relationship with the Qur'an
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The Qur'an was revealed by Almighty Allah through Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) to mankind to bring them out of the disorienting and debilitating darkness of falsehood, ignorance and superstitions to the light and radiance of truth, guidance and proper erudition. The Qur'an is the only means available to man by which he can communicate directly w

Masjid al-Haram Expansion: Acceptance or Criticism?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

As part of their latest expansion of al-Masjid al-Haram (the Holy Mosque), the Saudis are criticized for speedy and insensitive destruction of Muslim historical sites and architectural heritage, without taking into consideration the feelings and views of professionals, experts and even ordinary people. Their decisions and actions are seen as somewh

Sustainability and Piety
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Sustainability in architecture is possible only when there is sustainability in values and philosophies that underpin the former, giving it its identity, vigor and direction. Moreover, sustainability in architecture is possible only when there is sustainability in people’s intellectual, spiritual and moral predilections whereby the philosophies a

While the Dust is Settling in New Zealand
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

While the dust is settling in the aftermath of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand, some rather bigger and more consequential truths and dimensions start emerging. Undoubtedly, the killed brothers and sisters are global heroes. They are also martyrs and Jannah(Paradise)-bound (insha’Allah we most sincerely hope and pray for them). Whereas the

Man is Created to Love
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Life is all about relationships. Man is created as a social being inclined towards knowing and forging bonds and friendships with others. Hence, the Arabic word “insan”, which means “human being, person and man”, is derived from the verb “anisa” which means to be “affable”, “sociable” and “friendly”. Moreover, man is created

Need for Sustainable Architecture
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

People are both the creators and demolishers of civilizational accomplishments. They are the only beneficiaries of every great civilizational output. Similarly, people are the conceivers, creators and users of architecture -- a physical locus of civilizations. They create architecture and then use and interact with it. They do so either commendably

While the Dust is Settling in New Zealand
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

While the dust is settling in the aftermath of shootings at two mosques in New Zealand, some rather bigger and more consequential truths and dimensions start emerging. Undoubtedly, the killed brothers and sisters are global heroes. They are also martyrs and Jannah (Paradise)-bound (Insha’Allah we most sincerely hope and pray for them). Whereas th

Why Can’t We See Allah?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

We cannot see Allah because, first, there is nothing like Him (al-Shura, 11). Our eyes, and other senses and faculties, are relative things and thus, can only see other relative things belonging to the corresponding existential realms. They cannot see, hear or recognize beyond the orb of our everyday existential things and objects. Second, nobody s

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