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Masjid for All: Access Audit on Masjid Sultan Idris Shah, Ipoh, Masjid Negeri, Seremban and Masjid Tunku Mizan, Putrajaya
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In Islam, masjid plays pivotal role as a center of gravity. Its functions range from not only a place for performing prayer, but up to social congregation and welfare facilities like sport, rehabilitation center, information center etc. Furthermore, masjid is for all walks of life. It is a collective obligation to ensure masjid is accessible to all

The Influence of Culture and Religion on Visual Privacy
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This paper examines the influence of culture and religion on the conception of visual privacy, its regulation, and housing design attributes affecting visual privacy of Malay Muslim families living in terrace housing, in Malaysia. The study involves a survey interview of 381 respondents and 11 case studies. Findings indicate that changes in living

The Spirit of Muslim Culture According to Muhammad Iqbal
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In the history of civilization, culture and religion have always developed in a close proximity to each other. Indeed, one cannot conceive of development in religion and culture in isolation from each other. it is precisely this unity of culture and religion which is to be the basis of Muhammad Iqbal's views on Muslim culture. Culture, for Iqba

Universal Design and Social Responsibility: Towards a Sustainable Built Environment
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The objectives of this paper are firstly to highlight the importance of Universal Design and Social Responsibility, secondly an overview of important factors to consider in providing for accessible transportation and finally to review and introduce the application of Universal Design from Malaysian experience. Universal Design and Social Responsibi

The Association of Initial Hemodialysis Vascular Access Type with Morbidity and Mortality Outcomes in Esrd Patients
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Introduction There is growing evidence that the type of initial hemodialysis (HD) access significantly influenced patient’s outcome. The arteriovenous fistula (AVF) is well regarded as the best available initial access for providing HD. Objective The aim of this study is to determine the pattern of initial HD access in our dialysis centers and to

A Comparative Study on Conservative Judaism and Islamic Approaches to the Reconstruction of Religious Thought: Special Focus on Selected Issues
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Conservative Judaism claimed to be in the middle position between orthodox and reform Judaism attempting to maintain basic traditions while adapting to modern life. In its approach to reconstruction of reconstruction of religious thought, this position argued that to meet the challenges of the modern world, the key concepts of faith have to be rede

Irfan Abdul Hameed Fattah's Contribution to Islamic Thought: with Special Focus on His Book al-Fikr Al- Dini Fi Muwajahati Tahadiyyat al-Hadathah
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Although the discussion on religious thought and the challenges of modernity is not a new debated issue, it is still relevant to contemporary time. Considering this issue as one of the most significant chapters in the history of modern Islamic thought, Irfan took an initiative to deliberate it in an objective manner. In doing so, he did not study m

Preservation and the Restoration of Mental Health from the Qur'anic Perspective
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The Qur’an is the comprehensive guidance, not only for Muslims, but also for the whole mankind. It is revealed for the benefits of the people in every corner and aspect of their lives. One of the aspects is in the preservation and restoration of mental health. This paper aims at analyzing the significance of the Qur’an and Sunnah, i.e. their te

Abandoned Housing Projects in Malaysia and the Prospect of Diminishing Partnership: an Overview
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Owning a house is a dream that every individual cherishes. In Malaysia, both the banking sector and the government have expended relentless efforts to ensure Malaysians have access to financing to acquire and own affordable houses. These efforts are however being derailed by alarming cases of abandoned housing projects (AHPs) that have affected a s

Evaluation on Usage of Islamic Financing Contracts in Malaysia: a Comparative Study of Bank Islam and Bank Muamalat
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Literature review on Islamic banking and finance revealed that trade-based products such as Murabahah and BBA are widely used financial instruments in Islamic banks. Nonetheless, these two instruments are also known to be controversial. They are seen as instruments that promote consumerism by financing consumer goods rather than entrepreneurial act

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