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Muhibbah frozen unified Tawhidic balancing growth, workforce care, and product integrity
No full textThis case examines Muhibbah Frozen, a Malaysian small food manufacturing enterprise navigating growth decisions under capacity, financial, and ethical constraints. Faced with competing purchase orders, the founder, Ismail Muhibbah, must balance expansion opportunities against workforce well-being, product integrity, and long-standing community trust. Drawing on lived entrepreneurial experience, industry advice, government training, and Tawhidic epistemology, the case highlights how strategic decisions are moral acts shaped by intention, stewardship, and accountability. The case invites discussion on selective growth, stakeholder balance, and how faith-informed reasoning can guide sustainable enterprise development toward ummatic excellence rather than rapid scale alon
A tongue-management model from an Islamic perspective = تطوير إطار نظري لإدارة اللسان من المنظور الإسلامي
No full textThis study aims to examine the concept of managing the tongue in Islam through a faith-based
and educational lens grounded in the principles and higher objectives of Islamic law. It connects
scriptural texts with contemporary realities and explores the seriousness and significance of the
tongue, highlighting its spiritual, psychological, and social consequences. The analysis draws
upon the Qur’an, the Prophetic Sunnah, and the insights of classical and contemporary scholars.
The study was motivated by the observable neglect of proper tongue conduct in modern
contexts influenced by materialistic Western culture, which often fails to accord speech the
importance it holds in Islamic teachings. In response, the research proposes an educational
model consisting of two integrated levels:
1. The Preventive Level, which focuses on restraining the tongue from falsehood, idle talk,
backbiting, etc.
2. The Constructive Level, which emphasizes guiding the tongue toward faith-based speech that
leads to righteous actions and generates benefit for the individual and all other creatures.
These two levels are examined across three dimensions: the individual’s relationship with Allah,
with the self, and with other created beings
Knowledge, attitude, practices, awareness, and confidence (KAPAC) among general dental practitioners on basic periodontal examination (BPE)
No full textBackground: General dental practitioners (GDP) are responsible for providing new patients with periodontal screening. However, the knowledge, attitude, practices, awareness, and confidence (KAPAC) of GDP in performing basic periodontal examination (BPE) are still unclear. Purpose: This study identified the KAPAC towards performing BPE among GDP. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire, distributed online to Malaysian GDP. The questionnaire consisted of six sections: respondents’ demographics, knowledge, attitude, practices, awareness, and confidence in performing BPE. Data were analysed descriptively and Spearman’s correlation coefficient test was employed to determine the correlation between knowledge, attitude and practices towards awareness and confidence. Results: A total of 137 GDP responded to the questionnaire. Majority of respondents demonstrated good knowledge (73.0%), positive attitude (89.8%) and good practices (75.0%) towards performing BPE. Only 66.4% and 51.8% of respondents had high awareness and confidence, respectively. The knowledge and practices of BPE showed a weak positive correlation (p<0.05) with awareness and confidence in performing BPE, with correlation coefficients ranging from r=0.211 to r=0.346. Conclusion: A moderate to good level of KAPAC is found among GDP towards BPE. Patient oral health outcomes would benefit from a greater focus on periodontal screening education and practice. Further emphasis should be placed on the importance of periodontal screenings for patient care
"Kesunyian Sebagai Madrasah Jiwa: Renungan Risalah Nur", In Bicara Minda Siri I : Jiwa Terhubung Bicara Sunyi & Solusi Sosial, Koleksi Refleksi Profesional & Solusi Interdisiplin
No full textKesunyian merupakan pengalaman yang tidak asing dalam kehidupan manusia, khususnya apabila usia meningkat dan dunia di sekeliling mula terasa perlahan. Dalam kebanyakan keadaan, kesunyian sering ditanggapi sebagai kekosongan yang menyedihkan atau tanda keterasingan sosial. Namun, dalam perspektif Islam, kesunyian tidak semestinya membawa makna kehilangan. Sebaliknya, ia boleh menjadi satu ruang tarbiah yang mendidik jiwa untuk kembali menilai makna kehidupan dan hubungan manusia dengan Tuhan
Advancements and applications of gelatin-based scaffolds in dental engineering: a narrative review
No full textGelatin-based scaffolds have garnered significant attention in dental tissue engineering due to their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and resemblance to the extracellular matrix (ECM). This narrative review highlights recent advancements and applications of gelatin-based scaffolds for oral tissue regeneration. Various scaffold types, including hydrogels, electrospun nanofibers, hybrid composites, crosslinked matrices, and microspheres, are discussed in terms of their physicochemical characteristics, fabrication techniques, and regenerative potential. Gelatin methacryloyl (GelMA) hydrogels, for instance, exhibit favorable hydration and mechanical properties for endodontic regeneration, while electrospun nanofibers support enhanced cellular attachment and proliferation. Hybrid scaffolds incorporating ceramics, such as hydroxyapatite or β-tricalcium phosphate (β-TCP), improve mechanical strength, making them suitable for alveolar bone regeneration. Key parameters influencing scaffold performance, including gelatin concentration, crosslinking density, pore size, and biofunctionalization, are also examined. Applications span dentin–pulp complex regeneration, periodontal therapy, and bone defect repair. Despite their promise, limitations, such as rapid degradation and mechanical weakness, necessitate optimization either through chemical modification or composite formation. The integration of emerging technologies, including bioprinting and smart biomaterials, may further enhance scaffold functionality. This review underscores gelatin’s versatility and its pivotal role in shaping next-generation strategies for functional and biomimetic dental tissue restoration
Caveats on human cognitive enhancement technologies based on the sociocultural context of Singapore
No full textA survey study by Haining et al reported significantly higher percentages of Singaporeans approving of human cognitive enhancement via reprogenetic technologies, as compared with American respondents in a similar previous survey study conducted in the USA. Some caveats on human cognitive enhancement with reprogenetic technologies, such as polygenic embryo screening and germline gene editing, are thus discussed based on the local sociocultural context of Singapore. First, within a hypercompetitive shame-based Confucian society such as Singapore, the autonomy of the cognitively enhanced offspring would likely be curtailed by the heavy-handed ‘tiger-parenting’ approach of their parents, who, after investing so much money in enhancing their cognitive ability, would have ‘heightened’ expectations of their academic performance. Second, cognitive enhancement may not improve the personal happiness, sense of fulfilment and overall well-being of the offspring, particularly if their unique motivations and aspirations do not align with the idealised visions and expectations of their parents, and if they are unable to fulfil the unrealistic and unreasonable expectations imposed by their parents and broader society. Third, cognitive enhancement may not necessarily improve the future prospects and life success of the offspring if this further exacerbates an unbalanced job market with an oversupply of university graduates. Fourth, cognitive enhancement is anticipated to be very expensive and hence be afforded only by the affluent, thereby further aggravating existing socioeconomic disparities. Last, the high costs of such technologies could further accelerate demographic decline due to the heavy financial burden on prospective parents. Hence, Singapore must carefully consider these caveats before permitting such cognitive-enhancing technologies
Trump 'pewaris' dalam empayar Amerika Syarikat
Full text link“Perbarisan khas menuju neraka yang diketuai Firaun akan disertai ramai pemimpin zalim dunia zaman berzaman termasuk para presiden Amerika Syarikat.”
Perarakan Firaun ke neraka tidak berlaku seorang diri, sebaliknya akan disertai kaum atau para pengikutnya dari berbagai zaman. Firman Allah:
يَقْدُمُ قَوْمَهُ يَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ فَأَوْرَدَهُمُ النَّارَ وَبِئْسَ الْوِرْدُ الْمَوْرُودُ (98) وَأُتْبِعُوا فِي هَذِهِ لَعْنَةً وَيَوْمَ الْقِيَامَةِ بِئْسَ الرِّفْدُ الْمَرْفُودُ (99)
Ertinya: Firaun akan mengetuai kaumnya pada hari kiamat kemudian tetaplah dia akan membawa mereka masuk ke neraka. Dan seburuk-buruk tempat yang dimasuki ialah neraka. Dan mereka diiringi oleh laknat yang tidak putus-putus di dunia ini, dan pada hari kiamat. (Sebenarnya) laknat itu adalah seburuk-buruk pemberian yang diberikan (Hud 11:98-99).
Para pengikut dan pewaris Firaun akan muncul dari berbagai zaman sehingga hari kiamat. Hal ini kerana Allah merekodkan kisah kejahatan Firaun sebagai panduan kekal kepada semua pemimpin dunia agar berhemah apabila diberikan kuasa. Anda tidak selamanya mampu menongkat langit dengan secebis kuasa yang diberi. Firaun Nabi Musa sudah mati dibenam laut, namun genetik atau “ilmu puaka” warisannya dibawa Iblis merentas zaman lalu dipetik oleh ramai diktaktor dunia. Pendek kata saya boleh katakan Firaun ialah mahaguru semua pemerintah yang zalim termasuk para presiden Amerika Syarikat seperti Donald Trump dan George W. Bush
Islamic bioethics viewpoint on elective brain chip implants and brain computer interfaces for enhancing academic performance in competitive examinations
Full text linkThe first implantation of a brain chip into a human paralysis patient by Neuralink demonstrated much potential for treating debilitating neurological diseases and injuries. Nevertheless, brain chips can also be implanted in healthy people to provide an interface between the human brain with computers, robotic machines, and novel artificial intelligence platforms, which generates new ethical issues. The focus here is on the development of brain chip implants that can significantly improve memory, intelligence, and cognition, thereby boosting performance in national examinations for university admissions and securing civil service jobs, thus providing a “game-changer” and “shortcut” for many students and parents. Given that Islam is a major world religion, constituting a significant portion of the global population, it is crucial for the biomedical industry to comprehend Islamic perspectives on emerging medical technologies, which will enable it to more effectively cater to a substantial and growing demographic. We thus critically examine whether the application of brain chip technology to enhance academic performance in highly competitive examinations is consistent with Islamic principles. Based on the Islamic jurisprudential framework, such an application for intellectual enhancement of normal and healthy people without any mental impairment may conflict with the injunction to preserve intellect (Hifz al-Aql) and “consideration of consequences” (murāʿāt al-ma'ālāt) in Islam. It may also be viewed as tampering with Allah’s creation (Taghyir Khalq Allah). Gaining such unfair advantages in competitive examinations will likely be viewed as unethical, by transgressing the core Islamic precepts of Amanah (trustworthiness), Al-‘Adl (justice), Ikhlas (sincerity), and Mujahadah (striving)
A conceptual framework for a lightweight AI system for skin disease risk prediction using epidemiological data in rural Bangladesh
No full textSkin disease remains a significant public health issue in rural Bangladesh, where limited access to
dermatologists and inadequate diagnostic facilities often delay accurate assessment and treatment. To
address these constraints, this conceptual paper presents a lightweight AI-based framework for predicting
skin disease risks using structured epidemiological data gathered from hospital visits and interviews with
patients and healthcare staff. The framework incorporates environmental, occupational, hygiene-related,
and living-condition factors to model individual risk profiles. Preliminary experiments conducted on an
existing dataset demonstrate that conventional machine learning algorithms, particularly K-Nearest
Neighbors (KNN) and Random Forest, achieve strong predictive performance, with accuracy reaching up to
88% in train–test evaluations and 80% in 10-fold cross-validation. These results confirm the viability of
achieving high diagnostic reliability without image-based tools, relying solely on patient and environmental
attributes. The findings further support the practical feasibility of deploying the proposed model in resourcelimited rural clinics to aid early risk identification and more efficient allocation of healthcare resources.
Privacy protection is incorporated as a core component to ensure secure and ethical handling of patient
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