THE 7TH ISDEV IDMAC 2013 IS AROUND THE CORNER

Glad to be able to extend this Call for Papers for ISDEV's another annual IDMAC, the 7th one. All are cordially invited to join us at Universiti Sains Malaysia in Penang, Malaysia, to enjoy a discourse on a relatively rare theme, the Islamic Research Methodology.

CALL FOR PAPERS
THE 7^th ISDEV INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC DEVELOPMENT MANAGEMENT CONFERENCE (IDMAC 2013):TOWARDS ISLAMIC RESEARCH METHODOLOGY

9^th – 10^thDecember 2013

University Conference Hall, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang, Malaysia

Organized by:

Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV)

Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Objective

To gather papers and minds in formulating an Islamic Research Methodology, with a view to replace the conventional research methodology, especially in undertaking researches on Islam and Muslims.

Suggested Sub-themes (relating to Islamic Research Methodology)

1. Philosophy of Islamic Research Methodology
2. Concept of Islamic Research Methodology
3. Islamic Research Methodology in Al-Qur’an and Sunnah
4. Usul Fiqh and Fiqhiyyah Methods for Islamic Research Methodology
5. Qualitative And Quantitative Research Based on Islamic Doctrines
6. The Islamic Ethics of Interviews, Observation and Participant Observation
7. Formulation of Questionnaires from Islamic Perspective
8. Formulation and Development of Islamic Theory
9. The Arts of Reasoning (Mantik) for Islamic Research Methodology
10. Application of Fatwa Development Process on Islamic Research Methodology
11. Reliability and Validity of Data in Islamic Research Methodology
12. The Need and Limitation of Scientific Approach in Islamic Research Methodology
13. The Role and Use of Intangible Elements (Spirituality) in Islamic Research Methodology
14. The Questions of Objectivity in Islamic Research Methodology
15. Islamic Research Ethics
16. Islamic Research Methodology for Social Sciences Research
17. Other related sub-themes

Important Dates

Submission of Abstract: 7th November 2013

Notification of Abstract Acceptance: 8^th November 2013

Submission of Full Paper: 25^th November 2013

Submission of Registration Fee: 25^th November 2013

Release of Conference Programs: 27^th November 2013

Language

Malay, Arab, or English

Communication

Abstract & Working Papers: Shahir Akram Hassan, E-mail: shahir_isdev@yahoo.com, Tel: 04-653 2661

Registration & Fee: Puan Siti Eshah Waris, Email: sewusm@gmail.com, Tel : 04-653 3422 or Cik Lenny A/k Luat, Email :lennykristinie@yahoo.com.my, Tel : 04-653 4606

Details in Conference website: http://idmac7.blogspot.com

THE HEART OF THE PROBLEMS VIS-A-VIS THE PROBLEMS OF THE HEART

ISDEV LECTURE SERIES BY DISTINGUISHED PROFESSOR TAN SRI DR. MUHAMMAD KAMAL HASAN

With great pleasure and reverence, Professor Ulung of the Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC) International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Professor Tan Sri Dr. Muhammad Kamal Hasan will be delivering the Centre for Islamic Development Management Studies (ISDEV) Lecture Series on Monday 21 October, 2013 at 9:00am at the University Conference Hall (DPU) on "The Heart of the Problems vis-a-vis the Problems of the Heart".

A leading scholar who is also the former Rector of IIUM is the expert in the field of Southeast Asia Contemporary Islamic Thoughts, Prof Muhammad Kamal Hassan will be covering on issues related to the heart and qalb (spiritual heart) through the lecture.

All USM fraternity and the public are cordially invited to attend this lecture. Please convey this invitation to all.