Khadher Ahmad

• Doctor of Philosophy
• Senior Lecturer at University of Malaya

Color does play important roles in human daily life. Its roles and functions cover various aspects of lives such as clothing, food, color of skin, animal, personality, environment like trees and plants, buildings and so on. This article aims to collect many narrations that describe black color and their relationship to the genetic and social status...

Henna is a type of plant that is normally used in our society as an accessory to paint their nails, hair and for men, beards. However, it is usually an accessory designed for women. Even so, there are some people in the society who use henna as a treatment for postpartum internal wounds. Through inductive and deductive analysis, the objective of th...

The present work aimed to identify and describe the Malaysian Muslim community’s understanding of health and cosmetic products related to the sunnah of Prophet Muhammad which are available in the Malaysian market. The demographics of this understanding are examined with respect to gender, age, marital and working status, highest level of education,...

Islamic revelation as the main reference in the exploration of knowledge has created scientific methods and thoughts based on tawḥīd. This can be seen through scientific discoveries by the legacy of Islamic scholars such as Jabir Ibn Hayyan, al-Khawarizmi, al-Bīrūnī, Ibn Sina, Ibn Qayyim, and many others who integrated the revelation and scientific...

The Holy Quran and Hadith are the two main sources of legislation and guidelines for Muslims to shape their lives. The daily activities, sayings, and deeds of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) are called Hadiths. Hadiths are the optimal practical descriptions of the Holy Quran. Technological advancements of information and communication technologies...

Faridah Binti Mat Saman is a prominent figure among Quranic reciters in Malaysia and has won the competition of Quran recitation whether in national or international level for eight times. She has also been able to positively influence the Quranic institutions all over Kelantan and further embed her salutary impact towards the development of Tarann...

This study was performed to establish anti-diabetic and anti-oxidant properties, and to carry out phytochemical analysis of selected local plants which are traditionally used as medicinal plants. Local plants involved in this study were Lawsonia inermis, Punica granatum, Dryobalanops aromatica, Ziziphus mauritiana, and Ocimum basilicum. Solvent ext...

Amalan budaya dalam masyarakat Islam di Malaysia adalah pelbagai dan sebahagiannya mirip kepada amalan yang disarankan dalam sunnah Nabi SAW. Istilah sunnah adalah merujuk kepada sesuatu yang diambil daripada Nabi SAW. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk meneliti dan mengkaji beberapa amalan budaya dalam masyarakat Islam di Malaysia yang mempunyai hubung k...

Tumbuhan inai telah dikenali sejak dahulu sebagai tumbuhan pelbagai guna dan telah dilaporkan manfaatnya dalam hadith dan etnobotani Melayu. Walau bagaimanapun, kajian saintifik tentang potensi inai sebagai agen pencegahan luka masih terhad dan tidak meluas. Sebatian antioksida semulajadi di dalam tumbuhan adalah amat penting bagi proses penyembuha...

Hadith is a set of Islamic byelaws based on the teachings in the holy Quran. Arabic natural language processing (ANLP) tools possess features, which are mainly used for explaining Qur'an verses. In the last few years, research work in identifying both fake and authentic hadith has drawn a great attention. As of late, there are numerous hadith whose...

Flora is nature's valuable treasure. The importance of flora in preserving the ecosystem is undeniable. Furthermore, there are several plants that have been mentioned in the Quran and hadiths. Some of them are camphor, basil, jujube, henna and pomegranate. The question is what are the characteristics of each plants mentioned above for them to have...

Buku ini adalah rangkuman kompilasi 10 bab topik kajian kritis dalam bidang Tafsir dan Hadis yang telah dihasilkan menerusi kolaborasi intelektual pensyarah Jabatan Al-Quran dan Al-Hadith, Akademi Pengajian Islam Universiti Malaya. Isu dan perbincangan yang diketengahkan adalah berorientasikan aliran klasik dan moden dalam korpus pengajian tafsir d...

ABSTRAK Inai merupakan sejenis tumbuhan yang cukup dikenal dalam kalangan masyarakat Melayu. Ia lazim digunakan sebagai agen pewarna dan penaik seri pengantin dalam acara perkahwinan tradisional. Walau bagaimanapun, fungsi dan potensi inai adalah jauh lebih signifikan. Bertitik tolak daripada itu, artikel ini bertujuan untuk menonjolkan perspektif...

ABSTRAK Mak nyah merujuk kepada seseorang yang tidak menginginkan kepada pengesahan jantina melalui intervensi perubatan atau seseorang yang menganggap bahawa mereka terjatuh antara dua jantina. Golongan ini pada permulaannya adalah bersifat individu dan dikategorikan sebagai penyakit psikologi. Namun, pada akhir-akhir ini, telah berlaku anjakan pa...

This paper critically analyses the key problem of Hadith authentication and scrutiny. The study looks into key aspects, such as the impression of critical scholars and the standard accepted by the main compilers of Hadith in giving rulings on the validity of Hadith. The paper uncovers an authoritative blend of facts, theory, and critical enquiry wi...

Lawsonia inermis (Henna), (Lythraceae), contains a high amount of phenolic compounds which could activate antioxidants to help reduce free radicals. In this study, the compound content found in the ethanol:water (80:20) extract of local Lawsonia inermis was determined using HPLC-QTOFMS. The 1 H-NMR results were used to determine the peak that exist...

Al-walad li al-firāsh wa li al-'āhir al-ḥajar as a hadith, is the main reference for the conviction of child lineage in Islam. This hadith is the important proposition for Islamic scholars to conclude a hukm regarding child's lineage status. Likewise, it is also being the main foundation for the fatwa institutions in Malaysia to determine fatwa on...

This research is a study of the deniers of the prophetic tradition in Bangladesh and their movements that reality exists in his communities alongside religious belief, Consequently, The researcher mentioned the root of the disputants of the prophetic tradition than their process by mentioning the writing, invitation, and publication. He mentioned t...

This paper aims to underline the importance of a selected plant, namely henna (Lawsonia inermis L.) because this plant has a potential as a natural drugs and medicine. Henna has been reportedly used in the resource-rich Malay medicines. Henna has been adopted and used in the treatment of body aches, treatment of swelling in the stomach, miscarry, h...

Abstrak: Kredibiliti seorang perawi amat dititikberatkan dalam periwayatan hadith. Para perawi hadith telah dinilai dengan satu kerangka penilaian yang ketat, tegas dan terperinci dalam kalangan ulama hadith (muhaddithīn) bagi memastikan kualiti sesuatu hadith yang dibawa. Keadaan ini menunjukkan kepada peri penting kualiti seorang individu dalam m...

Mutakhir ini, banyak isu-isu berkaitan Islam mendominasi kehidupan masyarakat Malaysia. Masyarakat Muslim khasnya, sering berhadapan dengan pelbagai polemik dan persoalan-persoalan terutamanya perkara-perkara yang bersangkut-paut dengan isu ekonomi, politik dan sosial. Antara isu hangat ialah isu sensitiviti agama yang berkaitan penyalahgunaan ayat...

Nowadays, referring to the sources from the internet through websites, apps and private blogs has become a trend among the public. In fact, some of these internet resources do not have any authority and proper control so that it is possible anything can be referred and followed without restrictions and boundaries. Looking at the field of hadith, it...

State Fatwa Committee of Perlis is one of fatwa (formal ruling) institutions in Malaysia. The committe is responsible in issuing any fatwa relating to Islamic affairs in Perlis. State Fatwa Committee of Perlis has its own speciality in terms of reference and source in issuing any fatwa. The Quran and hadith are made as the foundational sources in i...

Abstrak Isu penasaban anak tak saf taraf sering menjadi polemik dalam kalangan masyarakat di Malaysia. Permasalahan ini juga telah mewujudkan konflik antara institusi-institusi agama di Malaysia terutama institusi fatwa dalam menentukan status anak tak sah taraf tersebut. Secara umumnya, dalam menentukan status anak tak sah taraf tersebut, institus...

Fever is one of the body’s natural responses to any virus or bacterial infection. In the hadith, fever is described as being a compassionate spark made from fire, proof of which is that fever is caused by body heat. Using both inductive and deductive methodologies, this article seeks to provide a comparative examination of fever from the perspectiv...

Dengue fever is one of major health problem around the world including Malaysia. It is caused by the arthropode-borne flavivirus and transmitted by the bite of the Aedes aegypti or Aedes albopictus mosquito infected with one of the four dengue virus serotypes (DENV-1, DENV-2, DENV-3, or DENV-4). In this study, a screening exercise of various Malays...

Selasih (nama saintifik; Ocimum basilicum Linn.) merupakan khazanah alam semulajadi yang istimewa. Penyebutan tentangnya yang dirakamkan dalam al-Quran dan al-Hadith telah menyerlahkan sisi istimewanya. Namun begitu, tidak ramai yang menyedari akan fakta ini. Malah, selasih dianggap tumbuhan yang kurang berharga kerana tidak bernilai komersial. Pop...

To interact with hadith Prophet SAW requires specific methods. This is to ensure hadith Prophet SAW can be understood precisely and meet the needs of Sharī'ah. Interpreting hadith based on maqāṣid al-sharī'ah is one of the methods proposed by the Islamic scholars in understanding the hadith. This research method is important to assure hadith is in...

Food are the most important thing in human life. Its importance is emphasized in Islam. It can be seen in al-Qur'an and Sunnah. In books of hadith, al-sahihain, a special chapter discussing about food and beverages can be found. According to M. Quraish Shihab, food is divided into three: nabati, haiwani and processed. Nabati are food from plants, h...

This study was conducted to identify and describe the patients’ perceptions of Islamic medicine based on gender, age, marital, educational level and working status among the Malaysian Muslim population. A nationwide interviewer-administered questionnaire survey was conducted in 2013. An open-ended questionnaire pertaining to Islamic medicine was us...

Leptospirosis (rat urine epidemic) can be categorised as silent killer to mankind. It has raised concerns among Malaysians in 2012 to 2014. A series of deaths, including those involving celebrity groups has put widespread interest from all Malaysians. The rat-borne outbreak infects humans through water contaminated with urine, ear skin (body tissue...

The spread of Zika virus (ZIKV) has raised tensions among the world community especially Malaysia since it was last recorded in 2007. Zika (ZIKV) is transmitted to humans by the Aedes Aegypti mosquito which also causes dengue, chikungunya and yellow fever. In less than a year, the Zika virus has spread across the globe. The focal point was on Febru...

Abstrak Kapur barus (camphor) merupakan khazanah alam semulajadi yang amat bernilai. Trend penerbitan penyelidikan berkenaan kapur barus telah dikaji. Kajian ditumpukan kepada pengumpulan dan analisis kandungan terutamanya dalam bidang penyelidikan utama berhubung kapur barus. Merujuk hasil 'literature review', pengkaji mendapati penyelidikan lepas...

Jujube (scientific name; mauritiana ziziphus) is a nature's special treasure. Pronunciation with respect to jujube recorded in al-Qur'an and al-Hadith has accentuated it's special side. However, there is lack of awareness on this fact. Jujube considered as a plant that worthless due to lack of commercial value. Jujube popularity that less compared...

Abstrak Delima (pomegranate) merupakan bahan perubatan semulajadi yang amat bernilai. Dalam amalan perubatan kuno (ancient healing benefits), delima berada pada senarai teratas disebabkan manfaat kegunaannya yang verstail. Trend penerbitan penyelidikan berkenaan delima telah dikaji. Kajian ditumpukan kepada analisis kandungan terutamanya dalam bida...

In the Muslim community in Malaysia, mechanisms of religion can be seen in various atmosphere and conditions depending on the understanding of the teachings in the religion itself. Although Islam is derived from the Quran and guided by Prophet Muhammad Peace Be Upon Him, but in expressing understanding among the communities are different. Therefore...

Ruqyah refers to the healing method based on the Quran and hadith through the recitation of the Quran, seeking of refuge, remembrance and supplication that is used as a means of treating sickness and other problems, by reading verses of the Quran, the names and attributes of Allah, or by using the prayers in Arabic or in a language the meaning of w...

Pomegranates are an antioxidant-rich superfood with alternative and natural medicine resources for the natural health community. From the perspective of ancient medical practice, pomegranate is in a highest ranking of healthy fruits because of its diverse beneficial in curing diseases. Trend research publications pomegranates were studied. The stud...

Abstrak Populariti dan aplikasi metodologi berasaskan Perubatan Tradisional dan Komplimentari (PTK) yang semakin meluas dalam kalangan masyarakat khususnya di Malaysia, jelas berpengaruh dalam mencorakkan pola polisi kesihatan awam semasa di Malaysia. Perkembangannya diakui memberikan impak positif kepada penurunan masalah kesihatan dalam komuniti....

In the phase of approaching Ramadan, arise many questions on religious worship in two previous months every year. Among key practices that are often debated is fasting in Rajab. Most obvious, the dispute involving " believers " that constantly defending their standpoint and group respectively. On the other hand, they announce ostensibly so-called R...

Hadith is the second source of Sharia in Islam. Hadith plays an essential role in Muslim life. Each saying leaned to Prophet Muhammad PBUH considered noble and followed by Muslims. Thus, appear irresponsible groups trying to ruin hadith authenticity. They are easily made up with something and using Prophet Muhammad name for personal interest. Conse...

Sunnah Food refers to the food from natural resources mentioned in the Quran and Hadith for example honey, dates, and raisin. Muslims put a high level of trust in sunnah food due to its health benefits and is viewed as a way to follow the conduct of Prophet Muhammad p.b.u.h. As a result, many products labeled as sunnah food are produced and markete...

Histeria adalah merujuk kepada keadaan seseorang yangg dirasuk oleh jin sehingga menzahirkan tindakan luar biasa atau menghilangkan kewarasan akal. Pelbagai polemik dalam kalangan sarjana dalam memahami keadaan sebenar kejadian histeria. Ada yang mengaitkan dengan gangguan makhluk halus dan ada yang mengatakan ia berkait dengan permasalahan psikolo...

Abstrak: Istilah " makanan sunnah " adalah istilah semasa yang kini mendapat perhatian dan diterima dalam kalangan masyarakat Islam di Malaysia. Lambakan produk kesihatan berasaskan kepada tema " makanan sunnah " serta sambutan jualan yang memberangsangkan menjadi bukti kepada penerimaan dan pemakaian istilah ini dalam masyarakat. Bahkah, disebabka...

Abstrak: Pemahaman yang sebenar terhadap aspek wasatiyyah dan penerapannya dalam pelbagai bidang adalah perlu diberikan perhatian yang sewajarnya. Aspek pengubatan alternatif Islam adalah antara bidang yang boleh diterapkan aspek tersebut sehingga dapat menjadikan bidang pengubatan alternatif ini tidak tersasar daripada matlamat dan dasar Islam yan...

Abstrak Bermula akhir tahun 1960, para pemikir Islam mula memperkenalkan " Traditional Arabic and Islamic Medicine (TAIM) " sebagai alternatif utama bagi model " bio-medical " bawaan Barat. Dalam rawatan Islam, penyakit tidak ditafsirkan secara harfiah. Penyakit yang menghinggapi seseorang dilihat dari dimensi berbeza. Penyebab utama adalah kurang...

Color does play important roles in human daily life. Its roles and functions cover various aspects of lives such as clothing, food, color of skin, animal, personality, environment like trees and plants, buildings and so on. This article aims to collect many narrations that describe black color and their relationship to the genetic and social status...

ABSTRAK Delima merupakan buah yang mengandung banyak kekayaan anti oksidan dan juga dapat digunakan sebagai alternatif dan bahan obat-obatan alami. Dari sudut pandang ilmu kesehatan pada masa lalu, delima termasuk dalam buah-buahan yang baik untuk kesehatan karena manfaatnya yang dapat mengobati beberapa jenis penyakit. Penelitian ini membahas tent...

Kapur barus (camphor) merupakan khazanah alam semulajadi yang amat bernilai. Trend penerbitan penyelidikan berkenaan kapur barus telah dikaji. Kajian ditumpukan kepada pengumpulan dan analisis kandungan terutamanya dalam bidang penyelidikan utama berhubung kapur barus. Merujuk hasil ‘literature review’, pengkaji mendapati penyelidikan lepas mengena...

In the current development, it is found that the growth of alternative treatment centers based on "Islamic treatment" is growing in line with the development of mainstream technology. The question is, what is the reality and significance of Islamic treatment institutions in Malaysia despite its rapid growth? Therefore, this article tries to reveal...

It is a challenge to identify who actually holds the valid copy of the holy Quran, or whether one digital copy is tampered or not. In fact, previous literature has shown that most of people were not aware of the distribution of fake copies of Quran online. Majority of them have raised the importance of having a central Islamic body to control and d...

Color does play important roles in human daily life. Its roles and functions cover various aspects of lives such as clothing, food, color of skin, animal, personality, environment like trees and plants, buildings and so on. This article aims to collect many narrations that describe black color and their relationship to the genetic and social status...

Abstrak Mutakhir ini, pusat rawatan alternatif berteraskan "rawatan Islam" semakin berkembang sejajar dengan permintaan dan perhatian masyarakat awam. Namun, masih timbul persoalan sama ada semua pusat tersebut menepati ciri-ciri pengubatan Islam yang berteraskan konsep al-Ṭibb al-Nabawī. Melalui metode pemerhatian dan soal selidik, makalah ini men...

Alternative medical centres based on Islamic and traditional practices have expanded and flourished in Malaysia. This is due to massive response from Malaysian community towards alternative treatment in Malaysia. This is especially evident for diseases which could not be cured by the hospital and health clinic or for patients who have lost hope. Ba...

Until today, memorization is still one of the methods used in the process of preservation of al-Qur'an. This article aims to review and analyze the methods and approaches used by a Centre of Tahfiz al-Qur'an, namely Madrasah Quran, Terengganu, Malaysia in the process to produce the students that can memorize the whole al-Qur'an. This study used the...

Khiyar or option is the right given to buyers and sellers whether to continue or to cancel their transactions. The objective of this article is to analyse the types of khiyar and to uncover its applications in the right of consumerism. In addition, this article analysed the connection between Contracts Act 1950 and Consumer Protection Act 1990 with...

Nowadays, there is a trend and rapid growth mainly be observed in Malaysia concerning Islamic Treatment Centers, which provides the services and treatments for the diseases. Several methods and approaches were offered for the treatment of various diseases. Sorcery was one of the diseases which it needs serious concern in Islamic Treatment Centers....

Abstrak: Warna memainkan peranan penting dalam kehidupan harian manusia. Peranan warna dalam kehidupan dilihat dari pelbagai sudut seperti pakaian, makanan, bangunan atau kediaman, personaliti seseorang, persekitaran seperti pokok dan tanaman, dan lain-lain keadaan lagi. Artikel ini bertujuan untuk mengumpulkan hadith-hadith yang menjelaskan tentan...

Long distance treatment is one of the methods conducted at the Islamic Treatment Centres in Malaysia. Through this method of treatment, the practitioners are not in the situation of being face-to-face with their patients. In contrast, the treatment will be carried out by using certain approaches and skills without the attendance of the patients’. T...

Perkembangan pusat-pusat rawatan Islam kini menyaksikan wujudnya pelbagai pendekatan dan kaedah yang dilabelkan sebagai “Pengubatan Islam” atau “Rawatan Islam”. Realitinya, hanya sebahagian daripada pusat-pusat rawatan Islam tersebut yang benar-benar mengikut petunjuk al-Quran dan sunnah dalam rawatan yang dijalankan. Sebahagian yang lain hanya mel...

There are numbers of Prophetic texts or Hadith regarding the topic of sorcery and its treatment. Based on textual analysis, there are 36 texts of hadith in al- Kutub al-Sittah (The Six Books of Hadith), pertaining the topic of sorcery and it treatments. There are 24 texts of Hadith focusing on the concept of sorcery, its types and the explanation o...