321 research outputs found

    Astrology in literature: how the prohibited became permissible in the Arabic poetry of the mediaeval period

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    This thesis is concerned to position the art of astrology within the context of classical Arabic poetry, primarily by investigating and elucidating attitudes to the notion of qadar (fate) and the ideology in which it was embedded. These attitudes were revelatory of the broader world view of the Arabs of those periods, and their shifts from those held in the pre-Islamic and early Islamic eras tell us a good deal about the importance given to the nature and role of fate and about the various understandings of its influence. The pre-Islamic Arab's notion of qadar was in some ways similar to that of the early Muslims: both emphasised predetermination and the irresistible power of fate. But while the jahilf (Pre-Islamic) Arabs identified fate with the malign power of dahr (Time), the Muslims believed the power of fate lies in the hands of God the Omnipotent, who alone is responsible for the fate of the whole universe. Thus the astrology of the pre-Islamic era was one aspect of divination (kihana) and claimed to be able to reveal in advance an individual's destiny, which could be avoided by taking certain precautions. These precautions, however, were considered effective only in relatively trivial cases; they were useless in the areas of major impact: a person's happiness or misery (shaqiiwa aw sa ada), sustenance (rizq) and one's term (ajal), the three inevitable and irresistible manifestations of fate. In the Islamic period not only these major aspects of life are governed and controlled by the Omnipotent; the destiny of the universe, in even its most minute details, is determined and controlled by God alone. Astrology was considered to be of no value whatsoever, and its practitioners were subject to the death penalty. These two irreconcilable views are evident in early Islamic poetry, which reflected clearly the response of poets, and society, to astrology from the perspective of qadar. When the orthodox caliphate was replaced by dynastic rule the status of astrology was changed dramatically. The idea that the stars, as indicators, play a role in the life of human beings found popowerful supporters in some governors of the Islamic world, who allowed astrology to fulfil a public function regardless of the hostility of the official religion of that society. This social phenomenon generated rich material of a controversial character in the realm of literature. Investigating the factors, motivations and impact of mediaeval political, theological and philosophical attitudes to astrology, in relation to the notions of free will and predestination, is the concern of this study

    Perception of parents and guardians on safe distance for children to travel to public areas

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    Children safety is of utmost important. Children are susceptible to safety risk while traveling to public areas such as schools, parks and bus stops. Perception of parents and guardians on the safety of their children determines their decision whether or not to allow their children to travel to public areas and how. This study looks at the perception of parents and guardians on the safe distance for children to travel to public areas. 4,500 respondents were surveyed. It was found that parents and guardians perception of safe distance is heavily influenced by distance and childrenâs age factors

    EzPlanAbility / Muhammad Faris Fazrin Ibrahim … [et al.]

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    EzPlanAbility application is an app that was designed to help parents plan their disabled children's long-term financial future. Raising a child with disabilities is very challenging, especially when it comes to planning and managing their financial security. EzPlanAbility will collect the personal information of users and their children and provide financial aid information. After that, the user can also raise awareness of financial planning for children with disabilities. This app has been creating a secure and fulfilling future for their entire family. Every single day, the users have to face a multitude of uncertainties regarding their disabled child's future needs. For example, medical care, specialized equipment, and potential limitations on earning capacity all contribute to a complex financial landscape. Unfortunately, many parents lack the resources or knowledge necessary to develop a sound financial plan that ensures their child's well-being throughout their life. This app will guide parents through a personalized needs assessment, considering many factors, such as the child's disability, current and future care requirements, and potential government benefits. EzPlanAbility also helps users create and monitor a personalized budget, allowing them to track expenses related to healthcare, therapies, and other disability-related costs. This fosters informed decision-making and helps ensure funds are allocated effectively. In addition, the application simplifies bureaucratic processes and streamlines financial management through features such as digital OKU card registration and reminders about government benefits. By leveraging technology and user-friendly tools, EzPlanAbility empowers users to navigate the complexities of financial planning and build a brighter future for their children

    Northern Property Development / Syed Muhammad Faris Syed Fuan ... [et al.]

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    Each entrepreneur prepares business plan before they start our business. Within this business plan each entrepreneur can see and identify the business, which the business will able, or not. This business plan becomes a guideline for entrepreneur to manage our business. Besides that, business plan is important for entrepreneur to plan and arrange the steps to exceed others competitors to provide a new project. Within business plan we can know the entire problem which we had to handle and take the suitable and right action. And then, each entrepreneur can know the source that we need in order to provide the business properly. Business plans also useful because it can be a guideline to us to operate our business. As an opening capital, the business plan also uses to make a loan from bank and other financial agency. It also can attract and give confidence to investor to invest in our company. Finally, business plan is very important to us because it can help and assist some information before we operate a business

    Aktiviti akademik era pandemik

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    Negara kini berdepan dengan gelombang ketiga pandemik COVID-19. Seperti yang diingatkan oleh Ketua Pengarah Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, kerajaan dan masyarakat dari segenap lapisan kini perlu bersama-sama dalam usaha memutuskan rantaian jangkitan COVID-19. Pelbagai langkah dilaksanakan kerajaan bagi membanteras COVID-19, termasuklah Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP). Walaupun PKP membataskan aktiviti yang boleh dijalankan, malah memberi kesan yang ketara kepada ekonomi negara, ianya dilaksanakan bagi memastikan keselamatan rakyat dari wabak COVID-19. Ini bertepatan dengan prinsip maqasid shariah di mana pada ketika pandemik sebegini wajarlah pemeliharaan nyawa diberi keutamaan berbanding perkara-perkara lain. Ini bermaksud dalam menguruskan aktiviti seharian di waktu pandemik ini, kerajaan dan masyarakat perlu bijak mengatur agar setiap yang dilakukan tidak mengancam nyawa

    Transkrip temubual bersama Ismail bin Idris: adakah Puteri Saadong adalah Mayang Sari? / Mohd Khairi Anas Rosman and Muhammad Faris Hami Mohd Zahibi

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    Ini adalah transkrip penuh temubual bersama Encik Ismail bin Idris berkisarkan kisah Puteri Saadong. Temubual ini dilakukan di rumah Encik ismail di Kampung Bukit Jawa, Pasir Puteh, Kelantan pada 25 April 2017, jam 8 malam sehingga 11 malam. Versi kisah Puteri Saadong kali ini berbeza sedikit dengan cerita Puteri Saadong yang sebelum ini. Kisah Puteri Saadong berdasarkan temubual bersama Encik Ismail lebih memfokuskan jasa Puteri Saadong terhadap penduduk Kampung Bukit Jawa dan bagaimana balasan orang Kampung Bukit Jawa ke terhadapnya. Kisah Puteri Saadong kali ini diperjelaskan bahawa dia tidak mempunyai kaitan dengan Cik Siti Wan Kembang dan Raja Abdullah
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