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Scholarship Division
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INTRODUCTION
Editorial
The Holy Month of Ramadan teaches us powerful self-discipline leading to submission, commitment,
patience and sacrifice. We should apply these excellent habits in our day-to-day life throughout the
year. IDB scholars and graduates can also apply these to transform their daily lives into a disciplined
and result-oriented one both professionally and socially.
For us, with the blessings of Allah, we expect to experience another chance for the renewal and
strengthening of faith that leads to a decisive change of course in our lives to live and to serve our
societies and countries.
Let us prepare well to be spiritually Enriched, Energised and Empowered to leave a legacy of a good
example of a balanced life of high professional standards with caring for humanity at large to please
Allah SWT.
Chief Editor
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Al-Quran:
"Ramadan is the (month) in which the Quran was
sent down, as a guide to mankind and a clear
guidance and judgment (so that mankind will
distinguish from right and wrong).." (Q 2:183)
Oh you who believe! Fasting is prescribed to you
as it was prescribed to those before you, that you
many learn piety and righteousness" (Q 2:183)
Fasting is prescribed for you as it was prescribed
for those before you, that you may attain
taqwaa." (Q2:183)
The most honored by Allah amongst you are
those best in taqwaa."(Q 49:13)
..And it is better for you that ye fast, if ye only
knew." (Q 2:184)
"Indeed We have revealed it (Qur'an) in the night
of Power. And what will explain to you what the
night of Power is? The night of Power is better
than a thousand months. Therein descends the
Angels and the Spirit (Jibreel) by Allah's
permission, on every errand: (they say) "Peace"
(continuously) till the rise of Morning!" (Q 97:1-5)
We sent it (this Qur'an) down on a blessed Night.
Verily, We are ever warning (mankind of Our
Torment). Therein (that Night) is decreed every
matter of ordainment. Amran (i.e. a command or
this Qur'an or His Decree of every matter) from
Us. Verily, We are ever sending (the Messenger).
(As) a Mercy from your Lord. Verily! He is the AllHearer, the All-Knower." (Ad-Dukhaan 44: 3-6)
Hadith
The Messenger of Allah (saw) said, "When the
month of Ramadan starts, the gates of the
heaven
are opened and the gates of Hell are closed and
I think a lot of people are confused by the new Arabic name, El Hajj Malik El Shabazz.Ive
always had the name on my passport, Malik El Shabazz I only used it in the Muslim
world, well Hajj is a title that is given to any Muslim who make the Pilgrimage to Makkah
during the official Hajj season one thing that I found in all of my travels was that all of the
Africans not only the Africans but the Asians, the Muslims Look upon us as their long
lost brothers, and America had actually tricked many of them into hands of policy, by giving
them the impression that She was honestly trying to do something to solve the problem
My argument over there was designed to prove that it is impossible, for the United States
Government to solve the race problem.Never have I witnessed such sincere hospitality and
overwhelming spirit of true brotherhood as is practiced by people of all colors and races.
Here in this ancient Holy Land, the home of Abraham, Muhammad (SAW) and all the other
prophets of the Holy Scriptures. For the past week, I have been utterly speechless and
spellbound by the graciousness I see displayed all around me by people of all colors.I have
been blessed to visit the Holy City of Mecca.
I have made my seven circuits around the Kaaba Led by a young Mutawaf named
Muhammad. I drank water from the well of the Zam Zam. I ran seven times back and forth
between the hills of Mount Al-Safa and Al-Marwah. I have prayed in the ancient city of Mina,
and I have prayed on Mount Arafat. There were tens of thousands of Pilgrims, from all over
the world.They were of all colors, from blue-eyed blonds to black-skinned Africans. But we
were all participating in the same Ritual, displaying a spirit of unity and brotherhood That
my experiences in America had led me believe never could exist between the white and
non-white. America needs to understand Islam, because this is the one religion that erases
from its society the race problem.
Throughout my travels in the Muslim world, I have met, talked to, and even eaten with people
who in America would have been considered white But the white attitude was removed
from their minds by the religion of Islam. I have never before seen sincere and true
brotherhood practiced by all colors together, irrespective of their colour. You may be shocked
by these words coming from me. But on this pilgrimage, what I have seen, and experienced,
has forced me to Re-arrange much of my thought-patterns previously held, and to toss aside
some of my previous conclusions.
This was not too difficult for me. Despite my firm convictions, I have always been a man who
tries to face facts, and to accept the reality of life as new experience and new knowledge
unfolds it. I have always kept an open mind, which is necessary to the flexibility that must
go hand in hand with every form of intelligent search for truth. During the past eleven days
here in the Muslim world, I have eaten from the same plate, drunk from the same glass, and
slept in the same bed or the same rug while praying to the same God.
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Social goals
Muslims should be sincere in their dealings with others
and strive not to harm them. We are exhorted to be
quick to forgive when wronged and must love for others
what they love for themselves. Allaah, The Just, on the
Day of Judgment, will not forgive a harm done by someone
to another until and unless that person seeks forgiveness
from the one he/she has harmed or the harmed one is
compensated for the wrong done to them by the one who harmed him/her.
Keep the following in mind as you set goals for your social life in Ramadan:
1. Forgive those who harmed you in any way, even if you were right (meaning, hold no grudges).
2. Hearts become softer in Ramadan. It's a good time to repair damaged relationships. Allaah Says
what means: The believers are but brothers, so make settlement between your brothers. And fear
Allaah that you may receive mercy. [Quran 49:10].
3. Ramadan events provide excellent opportunities to mend (and start) relationships. Invite friends
and family who you've fallen-out with for an Iftaar at your home. Have Iftaars for neighbors and
others you would like to connect with.
4. Spend more time with your family. Take your family to the Mosque on a daily basis for Iftaar and
for the Taraweeh prayer.
Physical goals
Our bodies are a trust from Allaah (as are our time and wealth). We are accountable for what we do
with our bodies and how we maintain them. Our own body parts will either testify for or against us
on the Day of Judgment. We will also be questioned as to what we have consumed to sustain our
bodies.
Health is important. Check these suggestions out:
1. Control what you eat. Our food must be Halaal. The quality must be wholesome. The quantity must
be moderate. As your eating habits inch closer to these ideals, you will become healthier, both
physically and emotionally.
2. Purify your body parts by pulling them away from prohibited acts and engaging them in Godpleasing acts.
a. If your tongue is occupied in gossip, cease this and occupy your tongue in Thikr (remembering and
supplicating Allaah).
b. If your hands are used to manipulate scantily clad characters in a video game, then busy them with
helping someone out.
c. If your ears are absorbed in music, then change the tune: Start listening to and reciting Quran
more.
Ramadan contains its own motivational energy, free for all to access. Take advantage. Remember, the
obligatory duties are priority. And goal number one should be to maintain those duties throughout
the year, not just in Ramadan. Be balanced, as well. 'Umar Ibn Al-Khattab said: "Audit yourselves
before being audited, meaning by Allaah on Judgment Day. Use this blessed month to step back,
evaluate yourself, and reset your intentions. Then adjust your reality.
May Allaah make Ramadan a blessed means by which we attain His pleasure and forgiveness, and a
source of positive change in the lives of each and all of us. Ameen!
http://www.islamweb.net/eramadan/index.php?page=articles&id=153683
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Dont feed your body at suhoor, but starve your heart of Qiyam.
and redemption. If you do, you will find Him in front of you.
Find Allah this month. Hes been there all along. Closer than your
jugular vein. Look and youll find. Walk and youll arrive.
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IDB Graduate in India has been rank holder throughout her studies
IDB graduate Dr. Asma Zoya from India has topped many MDS entrance
examinations. She has secured all India 2nd rank at prestigious Banaras Hindu
University (BHU) and a 2nd rank at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). She has also
secured a 7th rank at AIIMS and 25th rank in AIPGDEE, 2012.
Dr. Asma Zoya joined BDS at Aligarh Muslim University in 2005. Taking view of her
excellent academic record and difficult financial conditions, she was selected for IDB
Scholarship Programme (IN/05/88).
She remained a rank holder throughout her studies. She was very active as an IDB
student and was also appointed Jt. Secretary of IDB Students Association, North-zoneII. She was also awarded Excellent Performance Award (EPA) by IDB, Jeddah in
2008.
She is planning to join Endodontics & Conservative Dentistry. AIGA UP Chapter
wishes her a bright future ahead.
IDB Graduate in Zambia is very active in community service
IDB graduate Dr. Chisoni Mumba (IDB 2001/001) was born in 1979, in Chipata,
Zambia. He finished his secondary education in 2000 and was admitted to the
University of Zambia in 2001. He was awarded an IDB scholarship in 2001 to study
Veterinary Medicine.
He graduated in 2008 and was retained by the University of Zambia as staff
development fellow because of his outstanding performance. He was sponsored to
do a Master of Science in Livestock Economics by research which he completed in
2012. He has since published 13 scientific papers in international journals indicating
his excellence in science.
He is actively involved in community work; talks on importance of knowledge at
various mosques, invited by Muslim Youth Forum to give motivation talks. He has
since helped to recruit some students currently on IDB Scholarship. He is CPO focal
point and indeed to the entire Muslim Ummah at the University of Zambia. May Allah
give him good health and success in the field of science and doing good work for the
Muslim Ummah.
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SCH-IDB-UMMAH NEWS
IDB Group President Honoured
Staff Report Published: 19:10 November 25, 2013
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President
and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday presented the Islamic
Economy Award to a number of individuals and institutions. The Islamic Economy
Award is jointly organised by Thomson Reuters and the Dubai Chamber of
Commerce, in collaboration with the Dubai Capital of the Islamic Economy initiative.
Shaikh Mohammad presented Ahmad Ali Al Madani, President of the Islamic
Development Bank, with the Lifetime Achievement Award for his key role in
supporting the private sector in the Islamic world.
Shaikh Mohammad also announced winners across the 14 categories of the award,
which was launched in September. The award aims to acknowledge efforts made by
business leaders in innovating the best global solutions that comply with Sharia.
Source: http://gulfnews.com/business/economy/mohammad-bin-rashid-announcesislamic-award-winners-1.1259732
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Scholarship Division
to Celebrate
30 Years of
Developing the
Ummah in
conjunction with
IDBs 40th Anniversary
This year is the 40th year of the establishment of the Islamic Development
Bank. In 1395 H (1975) IDB was established by 22 Muslim countries and
now reached 56 countries. IDB is celebrating the 40th anniversary with the
Finance Ministers who are IDB Board of Governors. The Annual Meeting is
taking place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The IDB Scholarship Programme
started 30 years ago and the Scholarship Division is celebrating the 30th
year anniversary with a special event combining the event of ELA-1434
winners with the invitation to 5 Ministries of IDB member countries (Jordan,
Malaysia, Pakistan, Tunisia and Turkey) who made major contribution to the
IDB Scholarship Programme by providing low cost places in their top
universities. Also invited are some major partner NGOs in non-member
countries (Bulgaria, Ghana, Philippines, Tanzania and Thailand). In addition,
ten more guests from international NGOs based in Jeddah and the King
Abdullah University of Science and Technology have been invited.
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In a statement on the occasion, Dr. Ahmad Mohamed Ali, President of the Islamic Development Bank
Group, congratulated the laureates on their notable accomplishments and commended them for their valuable
contribution to the development of Islamic financial services industry and wished them greater success in all their
endeavors.
During its meeting held at IDB headquarters on 10 April, 2014, in Jeddah, KSA, the IDB Prize Selection
Committee, comprising eminent scholars and experts from outside and inside the Bank, unanimously decided to
award the IDB Prize in Islamic Banking and Finance for the year 2014 jointly to Shaikh Muhammad Taqi Usmani
and Professor Dr. Rodney Wilson. As per the statement that followed the meeting, the selection committee
conferred the prize upon Shaikh Muhammad Taqi Usmani in recognition of the significant work he has carried
out to crystalize the roles for the implementation of Islamic finance and to encourage innovations, his participation
in the important ruling on Riba during his distinguished career as a judge on the Shariah Appellate Tribunal of
Pakistan, his global leadership role as a Shariah scholar advising and supervising Shariah Boards of Islamic
financial institutions in the Islamic world, Europe, USA and as Chairman of the Shariah Standard Council of
AAOIFI (Accounting and Auditing Organization for Islamic Financial Institutions). The statement also took note
of the impact of Shaikh Usmanis writings in encouraging many to understand how to implement Riba free lives
and his instrumental role in introducing the teaching of Islamic Finance within the curriculum of traditional
religious institution.
The selection committee further recognized the role Professor Dr. Rodney Wilson has played in the promotion
of teaching Islamic finance and in introducing modern management teaching techniques to Islamic finance that
provided a neutral and objective perspective adding to the credibility of teaching Islamic finance in the world, his
sustained and continuous teaching, research, supervision and consultancy works on Islamic finance including with
IFSB (Islamic Financial Services Board) with respect to its Shariah Governance Guidelines. It also realized his
immense role in mainstreaming Islamic finance and ensuring that Islamic economics, banking and finance courses
and programs are taught in western universities, which has resulted in offering of such programs and courses in a
number of universities in the UK and other parts of Europe.
The IDB Prize in Islamic Banking and Finance was first launched by the Islamic Development Bank in the
year 1988 with the aim of highlighting efforts as well as rewarding and encouraging outstanding achievements in
Islamic economy, banking and finance. Over the past 24 years since the launch of the prize, 33 outstanding
researchers and professionals of the fields have won the prize.
Source: IDB Bulletin
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General Committee of
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A chair in session
It is worthwhile to mention here that the IDB scholars have lived up to IDBs expectations to fulfil the directives of
the IDB management. We need to patronize and fully support the association to keep up their spirit of fulfilling
the objectives of the IDB. The Scholarship Division strongly believe that through their activities in this association,
the scholars will sufficiently prepare themselves to acquire international name and fame, and taking up leadership
role in their respective country.
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Hussain Nusamba
Shams Tania Islam
Jamal Zaherpour
Kher Xing Chan (Cindy)
Reem Bedair
Nottingham University
Oxford University
Nottingham University
Cambridge University
Cambridge University
Special thanks to Br. Tanvir Qureshi and Br. Muhidin Abdullahi for their active
participation and cooperation.
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Mission to Pakistan
A mission of the Scholarship Division
was mounted to visit Pakistan during 30
March 3 April 2014 to sort out
technical issues for implementation of
the proposal by discussing the matters
with Eminent Scientist Prof. Dr. Atta-urRahman, COMSTECH officials and
visiting a Centre of Excellence. The
mission also took the opportunity to
deal with other related matters such as
meeting with the IDB Governors Office
to review the implementation of IDB
scholarship programmes in Pakistan and
counselling session for the IDB
undergraduate students in Pakistan.
The mission was undertaken by Dr.
Malek Shah bin Mohd. Yusoff, Manager,
Scholarship Division and Br. Adel
Abdulwahab Sindi, Lead Scholarship
Officer.
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Mission to Madagascar
A 2-member mission, headed by Br. Saeed Zafar,
Scholarship Programme Specialist and accompanied by
Br. Mostafa Makraoui, Scholarship Programme
Assistant, visited Madagascar (one of the SPMC
beneficiary countries) during the period 12 -16 April
2014.
The mission managed to meet the with officials of
Fikambanana Silamo Malagasy, the Counterpart
Organization of the IDB Scholarship Programme in
Madagascar, IDB-sponsored students and graduates as
well as community leaders and representatives of local
NGOs. The mission also managed to visit University of
Madagascar, public university in Antananarivo, the
capital of country, and managed to meet five IDBsponsored students studying medicine and
engineering.
The mission observed Madagascar as one of the
under-developed country, French is the language of
communication and education at all levels, maintained
high standard of education, obtaining admission for
higher/university level is very competitive and
unemployment rate among educated youth is very
high.
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14 (17%)
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Target Met
Target Partiallay Met
Target Not Met
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