INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA MURC FLASH, 1st Edition | SEMESTER 1, 2005/2006

AHLAN WA SAHLAN
YA RAMADHAN...
“O ye who believe! Fasting is
prescribed to you as it was prescribed to
those before you, that ye may (learn) self-
restraint.” (Al-Baqarah: 183)
Praise be to Allah who has granted us
to live on and endure the blessed month
of Ramadhan once again. Indeed, this is
the month to teach ourselves the virtues
of patience and perseverance. The ability
to withhold our nafs shall be tested to its
utmost. Abundant rewards shall be given
to those who remain firm in their effort to
seek the pleasure of Allah (mardhâtillah).
This is the month where all of us are urged
to increase our acts of worship (‘Ibâdah) Night of Power. And what will explain to whole community of IIUM a blissful and
and this is the season to increase our faith thee what the Night of Power is? The prosperous Ramadhan. Grab this oppor-
in Allah the Almighty. Night of Power is better than a thousand tunity to draw yourselves nearer to Allah.
It is in the month of Ramadhan that Months. Therein come down the angels Who knows...it may be the last Ramadhan
the awaited night, lailatul-Qadr, is re- and the Spirit by God’s permission, on that you will ever encounter.
vealed. The Holy Qur’an mentions that every errand. (That Night is) Peace until As for the coming ‘Eidul-fitr, we wish
worship on this night is better than wor- the rising of the dawn.” (Al-Qadr: 1 - 5) you ‘Eid Mubârak and a safe journey back
shiping for a thousand month: “We have From the MRC, we would like to wish home. And as a last reminder, please check
indeed revealed this (Message) on the all residents of Mahallah ‘Uthman and the out before you leave for the vacation!

EDITORIAL BOARD SPORTS CARNIVAL 2005

EX-OFFICIOS Last month, a special event entitled Table Tennis : Champion
Mohd Aizat Yaacob ‘Sports Carnival’ was organised by all Football : 3rd place
Yusof Abd Manaf
mahallat from the 16th - 24th September, 2005. Volleyball : 2nd place
EDITOR The event was one of its kind and saw the Handball : 4th place
Muhammad Faheem Mohd Ezani participation of all mahallat in organising Tug-of-War : 5th place
REPORTERS such a grand programme. In addition, it was Badminton : 3rd place
Marwan Mohd Salleh also a good platform to foster the spirit of Basketball : 4th place
Mohd Khairul Hafizuddin Ramli good sportsmanship among students. They On top of all that, we from MURC
Mohd Farid Abdul Muttalib
Mohd Azhan Norul Azmi
surely deserve a big pat on the back! would like to extend our apology to our
Below are results for the male mahallat. athletes should there be any shortcoming
MAHALLAH REPRESENTATIVE
COMMITTEE As you can see, Mahallah ‘Uthman has that may have occurred during the
Mahallah ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan, managed to attain 2nd place in the overall programme. Added to this, we thank them
International Islamic event. Congratulations to our athletes! for their active role in the event and hope
University Malaysia (IIUM). Overall : 1st - Mahallah As-Siddiq that more participation will come forward if
03 - 6196 3299 (Operation Room) 2nd - Mahallah ‘Uthman such programme was to take place again in
3rd - Mahallah Al-Farouq the future.
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PRINCIPAL & P RESIDENTIAL REMARKS
I am glad to see
that Mahallah ‘Uth-
man’s MRC 2005/2006
has managed to pro-
duce their first MURC
Flash. I hope that it
will be the supplemen-
tary reading material
for the residents of
Mahallah ‘Uthman as well as the IIUM
community at large. Through this effort,
I believe that the MRC can produce ideas
and promote ummatic agendas relating
to the welfare and interests of the
Mahallah’s residents.
I would like to take this opportunity
to congratulate the newly appointed
members of the MRC under the leader-
ship of Bro. Mohd Aizat Yaacob. I hope
that the MRC will be able to perform the
responsibilities and duties entrusted to
them. At the same time the MRC will be
the “connecting bridge” between resi-
dents and the administrative office of
Mahallah ‘Uthman and the University’s
authorities. Above that, I strongly urge Assalâmu ‘alaikum.
that we can work as a team, to give and On behalf of
take and to co-operate and strive towards the new MRC line-
achieving the vision and mission of the up, it is my ardent
University. For that purpose, I really hope that collective
appreciate comments and suggestion support can be
from all residents, as I always believe that given by all resi-
there is room for improvement. dents in order to as-
Finally, in conjunction with sist me and my
Ramadhan, I would like to grab this op- MRC colleagues to fulfill our responsi-
portunity also to congratulate all resi- bilities. We will try our best to cater for
dents of Mahallah ‘Uthman. We hope that the welfare and interests of Mahallah
we will be able to sincerely perform our ‘Uthman residents.
responsibilities as Muslims both by our At the same time, I would like to ask
intention (niyyah) and also by good deed. for an advanced apology on behalf of
We also pray and hope from Allah both the MRC and Mahallah staff should
Subhânahu wa Ta’âla to grant us his there be any drawback and inconve-
blessings and forgiveness and to reward nience throughout our tenure.
us with His paradise (Jannah). As a last remark, I would like to wish
Wishing all residents the best of luck, all residents a blessful Ramadhan and
happy living and enjoy your stay at the best of luck in your final exams. Be
Mahallah ‘Uthman. sure to take your sahur before you enter
DR. MOHAMMAD DEEN for ‘battle’!
MOHD NAPIAH MOHD AIZAT YAACOB
Principal of Mahallah ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan President of MRC

MRC & STAFF CLOSE-UP

Experience:
1990-91 Asst. Lecturer, AIKOL.
1996-now Asst. Professor
1997 Head, Islamic Law
Dept., AIKOL
2000 Deputy Dean (Student
Affairs) AIKOL.
2000 Shariah Consultant,
EON Bank.
2000-now Panel, Board of
Investigation, BAR Name : Mohd Aizat Yaacob
Council. Post : President
2000-now Academic Assessor, Matric no : 0311939
Name: Lembaga Akreditasi Room no : B 3.3
Dr. Mohammad Deen Mohd Napiah Negara (LAN) Course : BIT/3
Post: 2004/05 Board Of Directors, Address : 14, Jln SS18/2A,
Principal of Mahallah Uthman / IIUM Co-Op 47500 Subang Jaya,
Lecturer 2005 Shariah Consultant, Selangor Darul Ehsan.
Origin: Maybank Group Origin : Alor Star,
Kangar, Perlis (Malaysia) 2005 Principal, Mahallah Kedah (Malaysia)
Contact no: 03-6196 4212 ‘Uthman Ibn ‘Affan Email : al-biruni@excite.com
Education: Contact no : 013-248 1075
1990 BA 2003 Awarded AMP (Ahli 016-267 9452
(Shariah, Islamic Studies), Mahkota Perlis) in Words of wisdom:
Kuwait University conjunction with the “Grab whatever challenges
1996 Phd. Glasgow birthday of Raja before you!”
Caledonian University of Perlis Aims:
1) To upgrade the function of MRC
and built a bridge between
students and staffs for students’
welfare.
2) To strengthen the ukhuwwah of
all residents in Mahallah‘Uthman.
3) To ensure all student rights are
able to be achieved.

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NEWS, UPDATES & INFO
IMSAK & IFTAR HOURS
IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR Date
16-10-2005
Imsak
5:31 am
Iftar
7:01 pm

INTER-SEMESTER VACATION 17-10-2005

18-10-2005
5:31 am
5:31 am
7:01 pm
7:01 pm
19-10-2005 5:31 am 7:00 pm
The end of semester 1 is just around return it on 1st November 2005. 20-10-2005 5:31 am 7:00 pm
the corner. Nevertheless, there are a few Since 1st November is a public holi- 21-10-2005 5:30 am 7:00 pm
things which we would like all residents to day, please put the key in an enve- 22-10-2005 5:30 am 6:59 pm
keep in mind. lope (can be collected from mahallah 23-10-2005 5:30 am 6:59 pm
Please take note of the dates and par- office) with your personal details 24-10-2005 5:30 am 6:59 pm
ticulars below. Notice that the last day for and room number and drop it in 25-10-2005 5:30 am 6:59 pm
room check out this semester is on the 31st the key box provided at Mahallah 26-10-2005 5:30 am 6:59 pm
October, 2005. Those who have examina- office. A maximum penalty of 27-10-2005 5:30 am 6:58 pm
tions on the 1st November, 2005 should RM50.00 will be imposed to those 28-10-2005 5:30 am 6:58 pm
take the needed actions as stated below. who failed to return the key. 29-10-2005 5:29 am 6:58 pm
From the MRC, we hope and pray that ii. All students must ensure their 30-10-2005 5:29 am 6:58 pm
a great ‘Eidul-Fitr will be ahead. Enjoy your rooms/compartments are clean and 31-10-2005 5:29 am 6:58 pm
vacation and and have a safe return for the tidy. A maximum penalty of RM50.00
next coming semester! will be imposed to any dirty room/
compartment.
CONTACT NUMBERS
Application for Live in During Vacation iii. Please report on any defects or Dr. Mohammad Deen Mohd Napiah
(LIDV) for Semester 1 - 2005/2006 maintenance problems to the Principal (03-6196 4212)
3rd - 21st OCTOBER, 2005 Mahallah office before leaving. Br. Helmi Daud
i. Those who are involved in the iv. Students are advised not to leave Block A Fellow (013-206 8959)
University’s program, may apply for any valuable items in your room. Br. Hasrol Nizan Md. Noor
LIDV. All applications must be sup- The Mahallah should not be held Block B Fellow (012-690 4574)
ported with an approval letter from liable in any form of loses. Br. Che Razi Jusoh
SAAC or any related letter from Mahallah Registration for Room Check Block C Fellow (017-377 2552)
STAF/Department/Kulliyyah. The Out/Check In for LIDV Dr. Majdi Hj. Ibrahim
Program Manager may submit the 31st OCTOBER, 2005 Block D Fellow (012-903 0981)
group application by filling in the i. Room check out and room check in Dr. Salih Al-Tinggari
LIDV form and attach the list of stu- for those who apply for LIDV Block E Fellow (012-285 6127)
dents’ involved. However registra- ii. Graduating International students Br. Ilmyzat Ismail
tion for LIDV should be done indi- who are LIDV to move to Usrah Block F Fellow (019-232 9128)
vidually. Room/Transit room. The latest date Br. Tuan Anuzi Nik Him
ii. Students are strictly required to to check-out from the usrah room is Block PG Fellow (019-220 6169)
apply accordingly to avoid any on 19 December 2005. Br. Ahmad Rosdi Abdullah
unnecessary complications. Those Mahallah Registration for Semester II, Assistant Manager,
who are LIDV without permission, 2005/2006 Mahallah ‘Uthman
a maximum penalty of RM50.00 will 4th DECEMBER, 2005 (016-254 4812)
be imposed. (9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m.) Br. Hairul Nizam Abd Karim
iii. Graduating International students 5th – 6th DECEMBER, 2005 Admin. Assistance,
who intend to LIDV must obtain (9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m.) Mahallah ‘Uthman
special permission from the A maximum penalty of RM50.00 will (012-366 5824)
Mahallah office. be imposed to those who fail to regis- Sr. Syahida Asni
Application for Live Off Campus (LOC) ter within the stipulated dates. Admin Assistance,
for Semester 2 - 2005/2006 Notes: Mahallah ‘Uthman
3rd - 21st OCTOBER, 2005 1. All offences mentioned above are (017-282 9111)
i. For new application please fill in the in accordance with the procedures Br. Mohd Aizat Yaacob
application form (available at in Rule 34 of Students’ Discipline President,
mahallah) with relevant documents Rules 2004. MRC of Mahallah ‘Uthman
attached. 2. Students must check-in/check-out (013-248 1075)
ii. The current LOC students who wish in person. Br. Zulkhairi Abdullah
to continue LOC need to re-apply, 3. Students are required to bring along Welfare Bureau,
however you are not required to re- the following slips: MRC of Mahallah ‘Uthman
submit the supporting documents. a. check-out room: check-in slip (012-696 3811)
Last date for all students to check-out and b. check-in room : check-out slip
return room keys 4. Ta’aruf Host Semester II, MRC OR (03-6196 3299)
31st OCTOBER, 2005 2005/2006: IIUM Clinic (03-6196 4444)
i. Students who finished their exam a. Male : Mahallah Ali IIUM Security (03-6196 5555)
on 1st November 2005, must also b. Female : Mahallah Nusaibah IIUM Operator (03-6196 4000)
check out on 31st October. However, For any enquiry, please refer to the IIUM SRC (03-6196 4646)
they are allowed to keep the key and Mahallah Office. IIUM Maintenance (03-6196 5415)

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