The aim of this study was to describe the acceptance of Kuala Lumpur Malay residents towards: i) treatment through rukyah (incantation), ii) traditional Malay healer (bomoh), and iii) learning of rukyah (incantation). For this purpose, 343 respondents from various backgrounds were identified using a convenient sampling technique. Taman Segambut SPPK and PPR Kg. Baru, Air Panas were randomly selected as research locations. Data were collected using a questionnaire and analyzed as a descriptive statistic. Findings indicated that the level of acceptance towards the treatment through rukyah (incantation) and the Malay traditional healer (bomoh) was moderate. Meanwhile, the level of acceptance towards learning of rukyah (incantation) was low. In conclusion, the respondents were found to accept treatments done through rukyah (incantation) and the Malay traditional healer (bomoh) moderately, but they were less acceptence towards the learning of rukyah (incantation). These bring the implications that the respondents living in the city still accept treatments through rukyah (incantation) and the traditional Malay healer (bomoh) but they are not interested in the learning of rukyah (incantation). Thus, based on the findings of the study, it is recommended that efforts which give prestige to the rukyah (incantation) be supported by all parties to maintain the practice of the Islamic medicine.

Salah satu sumber rujukan untuk mengetahui status halal haram haiwan adalah kitab Matla’ al-Badrain yang ditulis oleh Syeikh Muhammad bin Ismail Daud al-Fathani. Karya ini mengandungi pengelasan haiwan halal dan haram mengikut spesis hidupan yang biasa ditemui di tanah Melayu dan tanah Arab. Bagaimanapun, masih terdapat beberapa nama haiwan yang kurang jelas maksudnya serta memerlukan kepada kajian terperinci. Objektif kajian ini adalah untuk mengenalpasti nama-nama haiwan, menganalisis kaedah pengelasan haiwan halal haram yang terdapat dalam karya Matla’ al-Badrain, dan menghubungkaitkan dengan penamaan zoologi yang bersesuaian. Metodologi kajian berbentuk kualititaf menerusi kaedah kutipan data secara analisis tekstual terhadap nama-nama spesis haiwan yang dinyatakan dalam karya tersebut. Hasil kajian mendapati terdapat tiga bentuk pengelasan haiwan di dalam Matla’ al-Badrain iaitu haiwan laut, hidupan darat dan haiwan kacukan antara haiwan yang halal dan haram dimakan. Jumlah keseluruhan jenis haiwan yang disebutkan adalah sebanyak 80 spesis. Terdapat tiga bentuk penerangan spesis haiwan yang digunakan iaitu; 1) nama haiwan jelas maksudnya dalam Bahasa Melayu, 2) nama haiwan dalam Bahasa Arab yang disertai penterjemahan, 3) nama haiwan dalam Bahasa Arab yang tiada penterjemahan. Sehubungan itu, usaha perlu dilakukan untuk menyesuaikannya dengan istilah yang dapat difahami oleh masyarakat moden.

Purpose of the study: The first objective of this research is to evaluate the overall situation of business excellence (BE) in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. The second objective is to assess the factors influencing business excellence among halal industry organizations in those two countries. The significance of this study is to identify the challenges faced by SMEs in achieving continuous improvement and performance excellence. Methodology: The population of this study is organizations providing halal products and services in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. A total of 100 questionnaires inquiring the seven criteria of BE have been distributed to SME owners, regardless of their positions in the industry. Based on the responses received by the researchers, only 25 organizations in Brunei Darussalam and 41 in Malaysia offer a variety of products and services in the market. The collected data were analysed using situation analysis and multiple regressions to accomplish the research objectives. Main Findings: The research found that two companies were in the Intermediate Stage of Good Practice Achiever. However, both countries are still a long way from achieving BE, and even a longer way from reaching a mature stage. The research also found that BE practice was more prevalent in the halal industry of Malaysia than that in Brunei Darussalam. In Malaysia, ‘process’ had a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, while Brunei Darussalam's strengths came from ‘information’ and ‘people’. Novelty of the study: This paper highlights the strengths of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia in promoting BE in the halal industry. Through the measures, business excellence could potentially create greater added value and impact. The challenges are to increase the business capacity with significant collaboration between agencies, industries and universities in both countries.

Purpose of the study: The first objective of this research is to evaluate the overall situation of business excellence (BE) in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. The second objective is to assess the factors influencing business excellence among halal industry organizations in those two countries. The significance of this study is to identify the challenges faced by SMEs in achieving continuous improvement and performance excellence. Methodology: The population of this study is organizations providing halal products and services in Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. A total of 100 questionnaires inquiring the seven criteria of BE have been distributed to SME owners, regardless of their positions in the industry. Based on the responses received by the researchers, only 25 organizations in Brunei Darussalam and 41 in Malaysia offer a variety of products and services in the market. The collected data were analysed using situation analysis and multiple regressions to accomplish the research objectives. Main Findings: The research found that two companies were in the Intermediate Stage of Good Practice Achiever. However, both countries are still a long way from achieving BE, and even a longer way from reaching a mature stage. The research also found that BE practice was more prevalent in the halal industry of Malaysia than that in Brunei Darussalam. In Malaysia, ‘process’ had a positive and significant effect on competitive advantage, while Brunei Darussalam's strengths came from ‘information’ and ‘people’. Novelty of the study: This paper highlights the strengths of Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia in promoting BE in the halal industry. Through the measures, business excellence could potentially create greater added value and impact. The in both countries.

This paper is an attempt to discuss healing through Ruqyah (incantation) focus on perception of Malay-Muslim society in Kelantan and Terengganu on Ruqyah as an alternative way of healing in Malaysia. Healing through Ruqyah (incantation) especially by using the Qur’anic verses, recitation of Du`a (prayer) and Ruqyah (incantation) with Mu`awwidhat verses are among the most widely and popular traditional practices intended to afford protection and healing of diseases caused by Jinn and Devil in Malay-Muslim society. The fact is that nearly all primitives and the people in the ancient civilization believe that God answers prayer if it is performed in the proper ritualistic way. After the arrival of Islam in Malay world, the Malay-Muslim, who used to practice Ruqyah (incantation) by reciting and asking the Hindu goddess, Dewa Sakti, has changed their way of Ruqyah. It is found that with the infl uence of the Qur’an and the traditions of the Prophet (s.a.w), especially through Kitab al-Tibb of Sahih Bukhari, on the Malay-Muslim’s world view, the Malay-Muslim society in Malaysia practice Ruqyah (incantation) in Islamic way for the purpose of prevention and treatment of disease caused by Jinn and Devil. Methods: The nature of this study will be one of library (textual) and fi eld research. Al-Jami` al-Sahih, known as Sahih al-Bukhari, is chosen as a primary reference for library research since the Sahih al-Bukhari is recognized by the overwhelming majority of the Muslim scholars to be one of the most authentic collections of the hadith or Sunnah of the Prophet (s.a.w). In the course of studying perception of Malay-Muslim society on Ruqyah as an alternative way of healing in Malaysia, data were collected by using questionnaires which have been distributed among Malay-Muslim society in two states of the peninsular of Malaysia, namely Kelantan and Terengganu. To access the article: https://www.ishim.net/ishimj/4/contents.pdf

Ethics is often used as a guide to assess the behaviour and actions of oneself and the community. Discussions that often arise in western ethics system is the indicator to determine rights and wrongs in an action, but in Islam, the Quran and the Sunnah are the main references in this matter. This paper is a translation and analysis of the First Chapter of the Book of Adab al-Tabib by Ishaq ibn Ali al-Ruhawi (d.319H / 931M) entitled "Faith is the core Trustworthy, Mental and Moral Formation for Good Doctor". Al-Ruhawi wrote this book at a time when mostly the aim of medical practices were distorted by fake doctors who simply wanted to reap money and wealth for personal gain. In this case, al-Ruhawi advise all members of medical ethics to always work honestly and correctly in order to obtain a reward from Allah SWT that is certainly better than all other things. The author managed to ensure that medical science can be practiced successfully.

Velvet antler constitutes one of the natural pharmaceuticals ingredients that have high economic value due to its numerous medicinal properties. The method of taking deer antlers by cutting them when the deer is still alive, however, has caused significant contradiction of fatwa whether it is categorized as halal or haram. Thus, the objective of this study is to evaluate the use of velvet antler in medicinal products from the Islamic perspective. Qualitative research methodology used in this study was based on the analysis of documents and interviews. The study found that the contradiction of the fatwas was the result of the different interpretation (ijtihad) given by the Muftis on the concept of animal horn and antler cutting, which is related to the issue of 'Animal Welfare' that is pain. Most of the contemporary Muslim scholars are prone to the view that it is halal to be used. Further research can be done on the antlers through scientific experiments to prove and justify such ijtihad, thus solving the fatwa issues that have arisen.

Retakaful is an arrangement to risk of retention limit funding takaful. Similarly, risk arrangements are operated by reinsurance to insurance funding. But, how is the retakaful legal status in Islamic law and the differences between reinsurance. The objective of this study is to identify the status of the retakaful in Islamic law and identify the differences between reinsurance. The study to found that retakaful is prescribed and an alternative to reinsurance, as well as a method of financial protection against the various risks of the takaful industry in excess of the retention limit, which may occur at any time in accordance with the principles of Sharia. Also in this method of risk arrangements, It is found that there are very significant differences in risk between retakaful and conventional reinsurance.

A ceramic product derived from the bones of non-halal animal has become an issue for Muslims in terms of its status whether it is halal or haram. The status can be determined by scrutinizing the transformation process or namely as istiḥālah either a complete change (istiḥālah kāmilah) or an incomplete change (istiḥālah ghayr kāmilah). This research used the qualitative research method via the approach of document analysis to examine various opinions of classical and current Islamic jurists on the status of using ceramic products derived from the bones of non halal animal according to the Islamic law. The research discovers an alternative method of processing ceramic products from animal bones through istiḥālah. It is a transformation of filthy or haram materials into other materials which includes physical appearance and its properties such as odor, taste and color.