This is a preliminary study on the Islamic concept of creative thinking through the life of Muhammad (SAW). It is aim to revisit, the concept of creativity and innovation in Islam, from the examples shown by the Prophet (SAW). This study also highlights the significance and the needs to apply the Prophetic model of Islamic creativity and innovation to the present educational system. It employed qualitative approach by theoretical and conceptual analysis of relevant historical cases to establish, the concept the Islamic creative and innovative thinking from the life of Muhammad (SAW). It is hope that it may provide a distinctive perspective on the concept of creativity and innovation and its necessity in contemporary Islamic educational system which should be treated as a crucial tool for modern era. Further actions are discussed. � Medwell Journals, 2015.

Tolerance considered an essential element in the modern multicultural society. Empirical evidences confirmed that tolerance has a positive effect towards social stability and harmony. However, there is insufficient study on direct influence of ethnic and political tolerance on people voting decision. This study is conducted to explore the influence of ethnic and political tolerance on voters� choice. This survey study using self-administered questionnaire as a data collection technique. Data were analysed using Structural Equation Modelling (SEM). 600 respondents were engaged in the survey using multistage cluster and random sampling techniques involving voters in three different parliamentary. Results revealed that level of education, party supported and ethnicity had a significant positive influence on voting behaviour. Ethnic tolerance had a significant relationship with voting behaviour, while political tolerance is not statistically significant. But both, ethnic tolerance and political tolerance had a significant positive correlational relationship. Therefore, it is apparent that ethnic and political tolerance has a considerable effect on of voting behaviour. Significances are varies which demographics ethnicities act as intercession factors. The current study filled the gap to the body of knowledge and allows countless implication where ethnic politics regards as the most imperative matter, and tolerance has progressively become Malaysia�s national agenda in managing a multicultural society. � IAEME Publication.

This research aims at identifying the Islamic characteristic factors of Muslimpreneures in the business environment. The main sources of this study involve the adaptation characertistics of Muslim scholars in a business environment, including Quran, Hadith, narrations, academic study as well as other reliable sources. As such, this research is an attempt to explore the factors of Islamic characteristic elements of Muslimpreneurs, such as taqwa and planning, and it is hoped to contribute to the further development and understanding of this area in the humanities and social science fields. Moreover, the study will look at the objectives of Muslim entrepreneurs in Islam as part of fulfilling the duty of a vicegerent on earth, strengthening one�s relationship with Allah, finding truth and serving the society. The findings revealed that significant relationships exist between the state of taqwa and planning among Muslimpreneurs in relation to business performance. These findings provide a distinctive perspective on the concept of taqwa and proper planning and its necessity in the Islamic system for the contemporary modern era. In addition, it recommends to investigate the trend and profile of successful Muslimpreneurs and eventually develop global Muslimpreneurs. The outcomes and results of this study are then hoped to stimulate further improvements, advancements and research on the subject matter. � 2020, Hampstead Psychological Associates. All rights reserved.

This study aims to reassess the creativity of Muhammad specifically in political and statesmen points of view, and to highlight his creativity in diplomacy, conflict resolution and international affairs. The study employed qualitative content analysis through evaluating relevant reports, articles and texts. Despite the flourishing literatures on his life and biography, aspects relating to his qualities, skills and virtues in light of contemporary condition are still lacking and understudied. Obviously, this article focuses only on a few aspects of his life; particularly his creativity in diplomacy, conflict resolution and international affairs. This preliminary paper will provide a distinctive perspective on the concept of creativity and innovation and its necessity in contemporary Islamic political approach, which should be considered as an important characteristic for both modern Islamic and western worlds. Future works may focus on modeling the political creativity and innovation framework for future leaders. � IDOSI Publications, 2013.

Creativity is the natural ability to generate new ideas and/or possibilities in solving problems. It is an important skill that should be practiced by students in higher education and can be nurtured by the use of various learning methods and techniques. This preliminary study conducted aims to measure the level of creativity practices among 30 volunteers of first-years student in Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia. The test instrument administered based on the Torrance Tests of Creative Thinking to the selected respondents to measure the level of creativity, creativity practices and creativity from the Islamic perspective. Data then analysed using descriptive through mean analysis and inferential statistical methods. The results showed that although there is no significant difference in the level and creativity practices among gender, but in terms of Islamic creativity elements, significant difference is observed. This indicates that the respondents are more creative upon exposure to materials on creativity during the period of the study. Thus, relevant efforts must be concentrated to produce more creative students who also have a proper understanding of creativity from the Islamic perspective. � 2015, Mediterranean Center of Social and Educational Research. All rights reserved.