Should an ELT trainer be only a native speaker? How are non-native speaker trainers perceived by teachers? This session demonstrated some practical tips to boost non-native trainers’ credibility. Being a non-native trainer, especially when you have native colleagues is a challenge. Trainees usually have this “non-nativitis” for many reasons, such reasons are related to credibility. Below are some tips to overcome this problem. Language-wise: Language mistakes: Non-native speakers have certain types of mistakes, sometimes fossilized, …

This research is about the first major legal fiqh maxim which is الأمور بمقاصدها  i.e., actions are judged by their intentions and its applications in solving modern-day technological fiqh issues. The article will be divided into four main sections: 1) Introduction and meaning. 2) Evidences from Qur’an and sunnah. 3) The use of technology in the light of this maxim. 4) Conclusion. Introduction and meaning Actions are judged by intentions is the first major fiqh …

Al hamdu Lellah, Was-Salatu was-Salamu ala rsoulellah: This article touches on one of the great companions of the prophet; that is Muaweyah Ibn Abi Sufyan (RA). It is divided into four sections: a) Introduction, b) Muaweyah’s virtues, c) The position of Ahlu-sunna regarding his mistakes, d) Conclusion. Introduction One of the most important beliefs a Muslim has is accepting the Quran and the authentic teachings of the prophet Muhammed (PBUH). Besides, an accurate methodology should …

Consumption is the end of the economic story. Companies spend a large amount of money on training employees, facilities, research, promotion, transport and many other things to reach this end. Many people consider consumption as an ultimate goal; to have this and have that, do this and do that. But is this really the case in Islam? In this research, I am going to touch upon the concept of ‘consumption’ in Islam and in conventional …

The “Culture” concept is becoming wider in its perspective. That is, it overlaps with some other ideas, such as civilisation. I will try to bring things together to better understand “culture” in relation to Islam. “Culture” is seen as the total sum of civilisation, cultivation, thought and the whole life in its material and spiritual dimensions (As-Sayeh, 1977).  Habannakah (1998) suggests that the meaning of “culture” encompasses the different kinds of human development which are …