Irwan Mohd Subri

NAQLI KNOWLEDGE COURSE-BASED: AN OVERVIEW OF STUDENTS’ PERCEPTION

This research analyses Al-Mabadik Al-Fiqhiyyah (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) as one of a compulsory course that should be taken by the students from Tamhidi of Shariah and Law students in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). Thus, this research aims to discover students’ perception regarding this course, including the level of difficulty of the content. Besides, this research also aims to study on how far this subject benefit the students especially when it comes to contemporary issues in order to ensure the effectiveness of teaching and learning process. This study also revealed their ability to differentiate with the other course that should be taken during first semester as well, which is Al-Madkhal ila al-Syari’ah and the relationship with other disciplines. They might have quite similar perception towards this course since they have been exposed to this field since their secondary school. The observation concludes that generally the students are able to understand the content of the course, relate it with contemporary issues and aware that this course indirectly connected with three main fiqh branches: Fiqh, Usul Al-Fiqh and Al-Qawa’id Al-Fiqhiyyah . This course also provides basic knowledge of Islamic Law, fiqh terminology as well as skills required in Islamic legal system as their preparation to further their Bachelor studies in Faculty of Shariah and Law The course required students to complete 4 credit hours for the whole semester as one of the conditions. In line with USIM’s principle which is the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge, this study found the importance of this concept for the development of education, institution and faculty, as well as widen the scope of the prescribed courses. Furthermore, education is one of the processes for country development by producing citizens with high level of intellectuality and can contribute for the better nation especially through universities’ curriculum. The result from this study will be a benchmark for Tamhidi Centre to continue and do some improvement in teaching and learning process without leaving behind the concept of the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge.

Tanning (Dibagh) and Its Modern Application

This article focuses on the concept of tanning (dibagh) according to Syara’ and its application in the present day especially in the Malaysian halal industry. The objective of this research is to see whether the current application of tanning (dibagh) in industry is in accordance with Syara’. The authors used two research methods which are library research and field studies (via interview) in completing this article. Sailcott (M) International has been selected as a respondent for this research because it is the only company which manages to obtain halal certification from Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) for their skin product. This research finds out that the application of dibagh by industry is in accordance with Syara’ by mixing traditional products such as chalk and part of it from chemical product to ensure its hygiene and durability. Also, the tanning process practiced by the industry is more detailed compared to what has been discussed by scholars.

Langkah Pencegahan SARS

Wabak SARS yang melanda seluruh dunia menimbulkan suasana takut kerana ia sejenis virus berbahaya yang boleh membawa maut jika tidak dirawat dengan segera. Pelbagai cara telah diambil oleh negaranegara yang dilanda wabak ini termasuk Malaysia bagi mencegah wabak ini dari terus menular. Kes ini membincangkan berkenaan langkah-langkah pencegahan yang wajar diambil dalam menangani wabak SARS. Seterusnya ia juga membincangkan adakah langkahlangkah pencegahan ini menepati maslahah syarak atau tidak. Kata kunci: SARS, pencegahan, wabak, virus, Malaysia

Iktikaf di Surau: Kajian Terhadap Keputusan Jawatankuasa Perundingan Hukum Syara’ Wilayah Persekutuan

Artikel ini mengkaji tentang keputusan Jawatankuasa Perunding Hukum Syara’, Wilayah Persekutuan mengenai hukum iktikaf di surau. Terdapat dua keputusan (fatwa) yang berbeza dalam isu ini. Yang pertama membenarkan iktikaf dilakukan di surau. Namun selepas 12 tahun pendapat ini dirombak semula dan hasilnya iktikaf tidak dibenarkan dilakukan di surau. Asas perbezaan fatwa tersebut merujuk kepada tafsiran makna masjid dan aplikasinya terhadap status surau atau musalla di Malaysia sebagai tempat ibadat setaraf dengannya. Kajian ini membuat perbandingan antara dua keputusan yang berbeza itu. Seterusnya ia menganalisa semula maksud perkataan musalla dan masjid yang disebut dalam hadis Rasulullah S.A.W daripada perspektif pelbagai mazhab bagi menemui kefahaman jelas mengenai status surau-surau tempatan. Hal ini bertujuan memperluaskan ruang pelaksanaan beberapa ibadat sunat contohnya seperti iktikaf. Hasil kajian mendapati, keputusan pertama yang berpandangan iktikaf di surau biasa atau surau yang didirikan solat Jumaat adalah sah dilakukan, lebih sesuai untuk diamalkan.