Alkohol merupakan suatu sebatian organik yang mengandungi kumpulan berfungsi hidroksi (-OH). Ia mempunyai pelbagai kegunaan dan manfaat namun apabila bercakap tentang alkohol, kita sering mengklasifikasikan semua jenis alkohol itu sebagai haram. Istilah arak atau khamr dan alkohol sebenarnya memberi pengertian yang berbeza dan maksud keduanya harus difahami. Alkohol yang diharamkan adalah etanol yang menjadi salah satu bahan dalam arak. Justeru, artikel ini ditulis bagi membincangkan perbezaan antara penggunaan alkohol yang dibolehkan dalam Islam dan yang diharamkan dalam Islam. Sebenarnya, terdapat perbincangan yang luas di antara para fuqaha tentang penggunaan alkohol dalam pelbagai cabang sesuai dengan perkembangan ilmu pengetahuan terutamanya bidang sains dan teknologi. Kajian kepustakaan melalui pembacaan jurnal, tafsir Al-Quran dan sebab diturunkan ayat tersebut, telah dijalankan bagi mengetahui tentang maksud sebenar alkohol dan penghasilannya, sejarah dan hikmah pengharaman alkohol (arak) dalam syariat Islam, kesan pengambilan alkohol terhadap tubuh manusia dan kegunaan serta isu-isu berkaitan dengan penggunaan alkohol dalam kehidupan seharian. Alkohol iaitu etanol, boleh dihasilkan melalui dua kaedah iaitu fermentasi dan tindak balas etena dengan stim. Pengharaman alkohol (arak) dalam syariat Islam adalah secara berperingkat dan ia mempunyai hikmahnya yang tersendiri antaranya bagi menunjukkan kepada manusia bahawa alkohol juga boleh dimanfaatkan dalam kehidupan. Pengambilan alkohol sebagai minuman boleh merosakkan sistem tubuh manusia, memberi kesan ke atas otak dan kebolehan berfikir, risiko kerosakan hati atau sirosis dan meningkatkan risiko kanser. Selain itu, masyarakat perlu memahami isu-isu berkaitan penggunaan alkohol dalam industri makanan, pembuatan minyak wangi, perubatan dan sebagai bahan api supaya lebih menghargai alkohol sebagai salah satu sebatian organik yang bernilai.

Biology is a branch of science that deals with living organisms and vital processes. This knowledge such as human creation is mentioned well throughout the Quran. One of the miracles in the Quran is that it describes accurately the embryonic stages during creation and formation of a fetus. Little did the recital knew about embryology, a medical terminology for human development in the mother's womb. Therefore, it is important to relate the science of Biology and Quran which meets the physical and spiritual needs in order to produce a balanced holistic generation. This concept is known as integration of naqli and aqli that combines the revealed knowledge and modern sciences. Therefore, this study aims to introduce and discuss a tool named as "Biokids" courseware that helps the children to understand more on Biology with the reflection of the integration of naqli and aqli knowledge. This study involved qualitative method, which is collecting data obtained by conducting a review of Quranic verses that is related to the area of knowledge. This effort is hoped to attract kids to learn more about Biology; as the interactive courseware provides new method of learning to people especially those at young age who would love to have more active learning environment. Future research may also be focused on designing and developing an interactive courseware for Biology subject in collaboration with Biology teachers and educational professionals.

Tamhidi Centre has been using online tools for learning in past years. The atmosphere of virtual world that is connected online has influenced academia in teaching and learning sessions. Before the Movement Control Order (MCO), blended learning has been carried out for all subjects taught in Tamhidi using Global Open Access Learning System (GOALS) as learning management system provided by USIM. Due to the pandemic outbreak, Tamhidi Centre has faced a challenging time because the semester is already at the final semester for the cohort 2019/2020. During the MCO 1.0, while students were at home, classes were conducted fully online. The final exams was also done online via GOALS. Then, coming the next cohort, for the first time in history, orientation was held online, and students came to campus in an arranged time within the period of seven days. Without having new staff intake, the grouping of students now is increased from 25 students per group to 45 students. Initially, classes are conducted online, both synchronous and asynchronously. All students are involved in this kind of approach, but for science stream students; biology, physics dan chemistry experiments still need to do face to face sessions in the laboratory. This paper will document the experience of several Tamhidi in using online tools before the MCO, during MCO, and after the MCO 1.0 days are over.

Naqli knowledge is a knowledge that is sourced on the Quran and Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad while Aqli knowledge is sourced from the rationale and findings of human thoughts in relationship with the progress of human civilization. Both types of knowledge have long developed in accordance with the current progress of the pioneers and their studies in the field. Therefore, Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) as one of Malaysian Government universities has determined to be a university that is ahead in both disciplines through its theme in pioneering Islamic science and spearheading knowledge. Hence, the integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge in the education curriculum for courses in the university has been practiced. This approach for both disciplines involves the entire faculty and academic centers in the university. For the Faculty of Quranic & Sunnah Studies, the department has made great strides through USIM's mission that is determined to be an advanced institution that is based on science and Islamic studies at the forefront of new knowledge through the use of the latest technology. This is to generate innovations that can transform the country, nation and mankind. Briefing sessions for integrating the two disciplines have been conducted to provide a better understanding to the academics in the Faculty. From the activities carried out, participants have more meaningful understanding in creating a curriculum that includes the integration of Naqli and Aqli. Similarly, workshops were also conducted either at the University or Faculty level for each course offered. From the workshop conducted, participants had made improvement to the curriculum of the courses offered to students. In addition, the seminar which was created through the presentation of papers by presenters either from within or outside the faculty have also been able to improve the quality of the education curriculum that integrates Naqli and Aqli in USIM. The study has found that the curriculum at the Faculty of Quranic & Sunnah Studies, USIM has successfully integrated both disciplines discussed, but in order to produce a more robust impact, then projected follow-up measures need to be strengthened.

The ambience of virtual world that is connected online or by Internet has influenced academia world by using these technologies amongst its users in teaching and learning sessions. Using online tools has been implemented in Tamhidi Centre in previous years. Before the Movement Control Order (MCO), blended learning has been carried out for all subjects taught in Tamhidi using GOALS as learning management system provided by USIM. Due to the pandemic outbreak, Tamhidi Centre has faced a challenging time because the semester is already at the final semester for cohort 2019/2020. During the MCO, while students were at home, classes were conducted fully online. The final exams was also done online via GOALS. For the first time, orientation was conducted online, and students came to campus in an arranged time within the period of seven days. Without having new staff intake, the grouping of students now is increased from 25 students per group to 45 students. Initially, classes are conducted online, both synchronous and asynchronously. All students are involved in this kind of approach, but for science stream students, biology, physics dan chemistry experiments still need to be done face to face in the laboratory. This paper will document the experience of several Tamhidi in using online tools before the MCO, during MCO, and after the MCO days are over.

Merekabentuk penilaian amali yang konstruktif adalah elemen penting dalam pendidikan sains. Disebabkan penularan wabak COVID-19, pembelajaran berasaskan dalam talian telah diamalkan secara global, memaksa pengajian wajib dijalankan dari rumah. Walaupun terdapat kelemahan, terdapat banyak kebaikan yang perlu dipertimbangkan. Penilaian makmal kimia di Pusat Tamhidi USIM melibatkan gabungan pembelajaran maya dan fizikal. Terdapat tiga fasa termasuk penilaian pra, semasa dan pasca makmal. Video H5P (kandungan video interaktif berasaskan HTML5) ialah penilaian pra-makmal yang perlu pelajar cuba sebelum menjalankan eksperimen. Mereka akan mengakses video H5P melalui platform dalam talian, Global Open Access Learning System (GOALS) di mana mereka perlu menonton video pendek berkenaan dengan eksperimen dan menjawab beberapa soalan sepanjang video yang dirakamkan. Aktiviti atau penilaian pra-makmal ini akan membantu pelajar untuk mendapatkan gambaran keseluruhan berkaitan eksperimen yang akan dijalankan serta pengajar dapat membuat pra-penilaian kepada pelajar. Penilaian makmal psikomotor dijalankan semasa amali makmal. Pelajar dinilai berdasarkan prestasi mereka dalam menjalankan eksperimen dan dinilai oleh pengajar mengikut penilaian rubrik. Penilaian terakhir penilaian makmal ialah aktiviti pasca makmal. Ia melibatkan platform dalam talian GOALS di mana pelajar diberi masa 15 minit untuk menjawab 10 soalan aneka pilihan berkenaan eksperimen yang telah mereka jalankan. Secara keseluruhannya, ini adalah penilaian konstruktif untuk aktiviti makmal yang telah diperkenalkan dan dilaksanakan oleh Unit Kimia di Pusat Tamhidi. Pelaksanaan penilaian ini membawa kepada penilaian yang komprehensif berkenaan dengan amali makmal.