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Challenges of Community Engagement by Local Authority for Designing Urban Green Spaces in Central Business District of Bandar Perda, Penang
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Rapid urbanization in cities such as Kuala Lumpur and Penang with high population density resulted in the reduction of green spaces and ecosystem deterioration. With the efforts to improve the environment, public participation was made compulsory in local authority’s administration through Act 172. Despite the governance of the regulation at both

Empowering Community Through Entrepreneurship Training and Islamic micro-Financing: Sharing the Experience of iium-Cimb Islamic Smart Partnership (i-Taajir)
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Community economic development is a relatively new strategy employed to increase employment, income, and entrepreneurship activities in small town and communities. The Centre for Islamic Economics, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) has initiated a smart partnership with CIMB Islamic Bank to offer entrepreneurship training and Islamic

Developing a Framework for Halal Compliance: the Case of Poultry Industry in Malaysia
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

This research aims to develop a framework for halal compliance in poultry processing industry. Halal status of poultry product is a major concern of most Malaysians in particular Muslim community. However, determination of halal status of poultry product involves a complex process which takes place in the industry. Many parties are believed to perf

A Case of prader-Willi Syndrome with Behavioural Disturbances: a Successful Multidisciplinary Management Approach
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Prader-Willi Syndrome (PWS) is a genetically determined neurodevelopmental disorder occurring in 1 in 15,000 births. PWS is a rare case in Malaysia and a successful approach to its management has not been well reported here. We present a case of a 13-year-old boy with Prader-Willi Syndrome with prominent behavioural disturbances characterised by te

Jinn and Mental Illness Among Muslims -a Commentary
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

It is common for Muslims to associate mental illness with the work of jinn. Typically, an initial consultation with folk-healer is made within the local community by those who experience deviant symptoms. This behaviour results in several serious negative health implications. Misconception about the meaning of Islamic medicine, the use of ruqyah am

Digital Documentation in Reinstating Heritage Significance of Melanau Tall Longhouse at Kampung Sok Sarawak
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

The Melanau tall longhouse in Kampung Sok Sarawak represents one of Malaysia’s unique vernacular architecture. Built in the late 19th century, the structures of this house are made using natural materials which are readily available from the jungle and all of these materials are known to be hardy and water resistant. Belian tree trunks are used a

Identifying Spiritual Needs in Patients with Anxiety and Depressive Disorder: Empowering Patients’ Psychospiritual Potential
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Patients with depression and anxiety disorder often present with multiple problems of various aspects; ranging from biological symptoms to social and psychospiritual concerns. A thorough assessment of patient’s spirituality in the face of illness enables us to address the pertinent issue which is often neglected. Only through this, patient’s sp

Empowering Patient’s Psychospiritual Potential
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Patients with depression and anxiety disorder often present with multiple problems of various aspects; ranging from biological symptoms to social and psychospiritual concerns. A thorough assessment of patient’s spirituality in the face of illness enables us to address the pertinent issue which is often neglected. Only through this, patient’s sp

Waswas dan Kecelaruan Obsesif Kompulsif Menurut Psikiatri Moden dan Ulama Silam
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Artikel ini membincangkan tentang kecelaruan obsesif-kompulsif yang bertemakan agama (religious obsessive-compulsive disorder) – atau juga dikenal sebagai waswas – menerusi kaca mata psikiatri kontemporari dan sarjana Muslim silam. Tulisan ini meninjau punca dan rawatan psikiatri moden berserta kekangan yang dihadapi bagi merawat pesakit yang m

The Effect of Different Growing Medium Combination on Growth and Yield of Boesenbergia Rotunda
Research Output | Dar Al-hikmah Library | IIUM Only

Boesenbergia rotunda or Temu kunci is a herb belonging to the Zingiberaceae family and wildly cultivated in Malaysia by rhizome. Temu kunci rhizome is commonly used in traditional medicines to cure stomach aches, promote appetite and gout. Due to its potential to be developed as one of Malaysia’s herbal products, information on their agronomic re

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