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Fiscal Decentralization and Convergence in Government Spending in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

In this study, we highlight the influence of the federal system on the development expenditure of the states, which is crucial for socio-economic development. First, we examine whether there is a convergence in development expenditure across Malaysian states. Second, we investigate the importance of decentralization in affecting the pattern of deve

Investing Muslim Public Funds for Fulfilling Maqasid al-Shari'ah: a Case Study of Tabung Masjid in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study aims at determining the investment strategies of Masjids in Malaysia. Drawing from the success story of Tabung Haj, the study has focused on establishing the need for the efficiency in investing Tabung Masjid toward benefiting the public and fulfilling maqāÎid al-SharÊÑah (Objectives of SharÊÑah). The study introduces a MaqÉÎid b

Field, Light and Food: Adapting the Town Square as a Leisure Gathering Space at Night
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

A square is an important built open space in cities and towns. In many urban areas throughout the world squares act as essential form of public space, making them a venue where socializing, meeting and event activities take place. Over the years, more squares are emerging as public spaces in Malaysian cities and towns as an alternative to parks. Wh

Design Factors Contributing to Active Urban Squares in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Urban squares are a type of public open space that cater for various activities for the public. While the design of urban squares has been studied in depth by researchers in other countries, however, local studies that interrogate how urban squares are occupied in Malaysia are still scarce. Due to the lack of documentation on the fundamental design

Empowering the Agenda of the Malay World: the Experiences of the International Institute of Malay World and Islamic Civilisation, International Islamic University Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Although Indonesia and Malaysia are now two independent nations, both countries have a lot in common, tied by a common religion, language and cultural heritage dating back centuries ago. In building a better tomorrow, both nations can benefit from each other’s rich experiences. This presentation will focus on an educational institute established

Combating Climate Change in Malaysia: Critical Appraisal on Sukuk as an Islamic Social Finance Instrument
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Sukuk are majorly used to raise funds in a large scale for the purpose of developments. With the increase of interest for responsible finance and investment, sukuk are used to meet such interests from the stakeholders. Instead of only looking for development purposes, Muslim scholars proposed that sukuk could be used for many other different purpos

al-Maslahah al-Mursalah as a Source of Islamic Law and its Relevance to Political Dispensation
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The relevance of Islamic studies to the modern political setting cannot be undermined. This is because Islamic studies covers all aspects of human actions, be it ritual and social. It is observed that publications related to Islamic studies have not explicitly emphasised the relevance of the concept of Maṣlaḥah Mursalah in ’Uṣūl al-Fiqh to

A Review on the Accumulation of Heavy Metals in Coastal Sediment of Peninsular Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose – This study aims to examine the metal pollution in coastal sediment in the Peninsular Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach – Approximately 141 published studies were screened from 1,285 documents and reviewed to determine the existing pollution status in the coastal areas of Peninsular Malaysia and the metals under review were Pb, Hg,

Middle East Link of Terrorist Threats from the Perspective of Pesantren in Indonesia: Case Study in the Area of Malang
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Purpose of the study: This article elaborates on the perspective of pesantren towards the Middle East link of the terrorist threat in Indonesia and their notion on the policies conducted by the Indonesian government, especially in the area of Malang. Methodology: This research is qualitative research by in-depth interviews, literature reviews, and

Amniotic Membrane Enhance the Effect of Vascular Endothelial Growth Factor on the Angiogenic Marker Expression of Stem Cells from Human Exfoliated Deciduous Teeth
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Previously, it was reported that human amniotic membrane (AM) induced stem cells from human deciduous exfoliated teeth (SHED) endothelial-like-cell differentiation. This interesting effect of AM matrix on SHED demands further elucidation. Objective of this in vitro work was to study the effect of 24-h VEGF induced on SHED endothelial differentiatio

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