iKnow

Potential beta-Glucosidase Inhibitor from Malaysian Medical Plants
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Diabetes is one of the chronic diseases affecting worldwide population. Presently, there is a growing interest in herbal remedies due to the side effects associated with the use of insulin and oral hypoglycaemic agents for diabetic patient. Therefore an investigation is required in a bionetwork rich and industrially-developed country like Malaysia

Evaluating the Accessibility and Visibility of Quranic Websites
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

With the introduction of the World Wide Web and graphical browsers in the 1990s the Internet has become widely accessible and many people have grabbed the idea of using it for their multifarious purposes and agenda. They have established all types of websites to foster their mission and visions. They recognize that Internet can enhance their scale

A Snapshot of information-Seeking Behavior Literature in Health Sciences: a Bibliometric Approach
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This study is a snapshot on the literature of information-seeking behavior in the discipline of health sciences during the years 2000-2007. A total of 801 papers were identified in Medline through the PubMed database. Bibliometric analysis was conducted to explore growth of the literature, authorship patterns, and Bradford distribution of the liter

Meeting the Information Needs of the Ulama in the Digital World: Challenges for the Muslim Information Professional
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The advent of Information and Communication Technology (ICT) and its momentous growth especially in the 21st century, is perhaps the most amazing phenomenon in human history. It has impacted virtually on all aspects of human endeavor, most especially on how information is generated, processed, and disseminated. Individuals have become highly sophis

التطرق على شعر الوطنية عند الرصاف والزكوي: دراسة تحليلية مقارنة
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

يرنو هذا البحث، إلى كشف أوجه التشابه والتباين في شعر الوطنية بين معروف الرصافي شاعر العراق وعبد الرحمن الزكوي شاعر نيجيري. ويميل البحث إلى المنهج الوصفي التحليلي المقارن في دراسة بعض نصوص شعر�

Ramadan Fasting: Does it Good for Normal, Overweight and Obese Subjects?
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

During the holy month of Ramadan, Muslims refrain from drinking and eating starting from sunrise until sunset. This study was designed to evaluate the effect of Ramadan fasting on anthropometric, energy and macro & micro-nutrients intake changes of normal, overweight and obese subjects. A total of sixty seven volunteers aged between 19-24 years

Motivations of Paying Zakat on Income: Evidence from Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Zakat on income is one of the emerging issues among Syariah scholars where they might have varying opinions regarding it. The aim of this paper is to identify factors that may influence the Muslims behaviour towards zakat on income. Academicians from three faculties in the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) were used as sample in this

Gis Implementation in Malaysian Statutory Development Plan System
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The chapter presents the current state of GIS implementation in Malaysian development plan system. It offers an overview of GIS implementation worldwide, touching briefly on the history of GIS, planners’ early acceptance of the system, factors that promote GIS implementation, level of usage among planners, and factors that impede successful GIS i

Case Studies of the Practice of Nomination and Hibah by Malaysian Takaful Operators
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Nomination is a process whereby a policyholder who purchases the insurance policy should name someone to benefit from the policy in the event of the policyholder’s death. Nomination is purposely performed to ensure the beneficiaries receive the takaful benefits promptly. The current practice of the nomination clause in family takaful operation is

Status and Implications of Promise (Wa’d) in Contemporary Islamic Banking
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Wa’ad or promise refers to undertaking by one party to do or not to do certain actions in future. Unlike a normal contract or `aqd, the rules governing wa`ad are less stringent as it is merely a promise thus is not binding. Under Shari’ah, due to the unilateral nature of the promise, the details of it are not as carved in stone as any other con

KCDIOM

KM Portal

Category

KCDIOM

Type

KCDIOM

KM Portal