Volume 07, December 2010
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Item The Objectives and Intents of Islamic Shari'ah As a Paradigm of Development Strategies and Policies(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Elahi, Mohammad Monzur-EThe paper presents that the theory of objectives and intents of Islamic Shari'ah, which is termed as Maqasid al- Shari'ah al-Islamiyah, can provide a vision through which present and future changes and development of the Mankind can be proactively defined, negotiated, led and persuaded. It addresses the issue of the objectives of Islamic Shari'ah not only as a tool for the development within the traditional framework of our legal thought and practice, but within a more extended spectrum of thought that brings the concept of the objectives of Islamic Shari'ah to the overall development as well as the reconstruction of the Muslim thought, personality, culture and civilization. The theme showed in the paper is that the Knowledge of the Objectives of Islamic Shari'ah can play an important role as a universal paradigm in enhancing the abilities and qualities of the Ummah to reach a positive change and development from the present situation. But there is a need to review the Framework based on the Knowledge of the Objectives of Islamic Shari'ah in order to ensure its effectiveness in providing the necessary principles, methods and guidelines required in the processes of development strategy. Thus the paper suggests the ways of restoring back the sense of dynamism to the objective approach of Islamic Shari'ah in creating the methodological, social, educational, epistemological and cultural frameworks as a paradigm of development strategies, policies and processes for the betterment of the contemporary Muslim Ummah.Item Misyar Marriage between Shari`ah texts, Realities and scholars Fatawa: An Analysis(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Osmani, Noor MohammadMarriage is a sacred bond in Islam that ties a man and a woman into a lifelong relationship of love, compassion, mutual understanding, respect and security. It is a firm pledge that one makes in the name of Allah for one-another. Misyar marriage, Convenience marriage or Travelers marriage is a new form of marriage practiced widely in Saudi Arabia, Egypt and other gulf states. The Misyar bride sacrifices some of her marital rights, such as expenses, fixed duration, and an abode. The scholars in Islam have different opinions about this form of marriage. Some of them supported it vehemently, as it could reduce the number of ladies without husbands; while yet others strongly oppose it, as it sounds like part-time wives, which has no roots in Islamic heritage. The present study therefore aims to explore the real status of Misyar or convenience marriage in the texts from the Quran, Prophets Sunnah, the practices of his rightly guided Companions and the Fatawa of the traditional and modern scholars. It would analyze them in the light of the current realities and situations prevailing in many countries of the Muslim world. The study would adopt a critical yet objective approach in dealing with the issue. It is believed that the study would help the Muslim men and women to have clear insights on the issue based on the Shari`ah texts, scholars Fatawa and present day realities.Item Revisiting English Language Teaching (ELT) Curriculum Design: How Appropriate is Bangladesh Higher Secondary Level National ELT Curriculum as a Learner-Centred One?(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Ali, Md MaksudELT curriculum design has seen several transformations overtime, especially with the changing views on the educational ideologies and philosophies in the western world. As far as teaching English in an English as a Second/Foreign language (ESL/EFL) context is concerned, it is often suggested that the ESL or the EFL education should be acculturalized as to be responsive to a particular group of people, and that again refers to the need for a national curriculum for ELT in an EFL country. Thus, in designing an ELT curriculum in an ESOL context, the designers need to examine not only whether the curriculum is responsive to the needs of a group of learners but also if it is culturally appropriate in that context or not. Following a qualitative case study research method, this paper examines the extent to which the Higher Secondary ELT national curriculum in Bangladesh is responsive to the socio-cultural needs and the needs of the learners.Item Practices of Corporate Social Responsibility: A Study on some Islamic Organizations in Bangladesh(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Haque, Md Shariful; Ahmad, Md MokhterCorporate Social Responsibility (CSR) is a commitment of the organizations to act ethically and contribute to economic development of the society while humanizing the quality of life of the workforce and the local community at large. This is a talented issue for the corporation the world over. CSR is required for the organizations to ensure its sustainability. Now-a-days the practice of CSR is subject to much debate and criticism. Critics argue that CSR deviates from the fundamental economic role of business; others argue that it is nothing more than superficial windowdressing; others yet argue that it is an attempt to pre-empt the role of governments as a watchdog over powerful multinational corporations. Notwithstanding, CSR is a global concern and all organizations practice it to some extent. In this article the authors made an effort to justify CSR and the concomitant issues in the light of Shar?ah, and examine the welfare practices of some Islamic Organizations in Bangladesh to see whether those fall under the traditional concept of CSR. An investigation has been made into some Islamic organizations in Bangladesh using an unstructured questionnaire. It transpires from the study that almost all these investigated Islamic organizations practice social responsibilities in different forms like Qard-EHasanah, scholarships/stipends, plantation, health services, establishing schools etc.Item Power System Switching Transient Detection using Wavelet Transformed Based Signal Decomposition(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Alam, M Shafiul; Chowdhury, Md Shamimul Haque; Uddin, Muhammad AtharSwitching transient phenomena in Electric Power System develop several disturbances, sometimes very hazardous for the electrical equipment life, for the environment and for the human life. Switching transient phenomena produce over voltage, over current and electrical fields, which haven't to neglect. Several types of wavelet network algorithms have been considered for detection of power system switching transients. But both time and frequency information are accessible by multiresolution analysis (MRA). This paper presents a wavelet transform based multiresolution analysis of power system signal to detect, localize and extract switching transients. Power system switching transients have been simulated using MATLAB-7.01. The key idea underlying the approach is to decompose a distorted signal into other signals which represents a smoothed version and detailed version of the original signal. The decomposition is performed using multiresolution analysis. The proposed method appears to be robust for detection and localization of power quality disturbances produced due to load switching and capacitor switching.Item The Tendency of Breaking Arranged Marriages in Indian Subcontinent and Ways of Peaceful Co-Existence in the light of Islam(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Rahman, Md MasudurBreaking arranged marriage has become of late a common phenomenon in the Muslim society of the Indian sub continent. For this, misunderstanding, clash and quarrels break out inside the family and society. Family loses money, peace and tranquility. This is disgusting burden for the society and obstacles to development also. This article discusses the reasons of breaking arranged marriages and has given a suggestion to reduce the tendency of misunderstanding of the conjugal life in the light of the religion of Islam.Item The Influence of the Local Varieties on the Sound Patterns of English: A Case Study of Bangladeshi Tertiary Students(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Hoque, Muhammad AzizulThis paper is an outcome of the study that was directed to investigate the influence of the local varieties on the sound patterns of English of Bangladeshi tertiary students. The study deals with the existing pronunciation style and tries to identify the problems in the light of the rural background of the students. The study is qualitative by nature illuminating qualitative data, and the methods of data collection consist of record keeping of words through direct interview, reading passages and dialogues. The results of the study are the mispronunciation of English words because of the influence of local varieties, ignorance and lack of the Standard English pronunciation system, etc. On the basis of the findings, some pedagogical implications and recommendations have been made.Item Teaching - Learning Situation of Speaking in English at the University Level: A Case Study(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Hosain, Md IqbalThis paper intends to find out the problems that the students face in speaking in English at the different universities in Bangladesh. It investigates the merits and demerits of the existing teaching methodology of English at the university level. With a view to finding out the causes of the students lack of competence in speaking in English, some authentic data have been collected from the different universities of the country. And after a thorough analysis, a suggestion has been made for teachers to use some pragmatic ways of improving speaking skills in English. It further examines the different techniques of teaching speaking in English at the university level along with its curriculum and testing system, and offers some easy and modern methods of teaching English.Item Identity of an Islamic Ideological State: An Analytical Study(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Hoque, Muhammad RafiqulThe Islamic system of state established by the Prophet (SM), existed from 623CE in Medina. The state of Medina was neither monarchic nor republican, ruled on the policy of the majority. This state was based neither on tribalism nor on nationalism, rather on humanism and Islamic monotheism. It was really an Ideological state and the ideology was Islam. In the present paper, an attempt has been made to describe the main features of an Islamic Ideological state through its main principles and distinguishing points of three basic organs and to analyse the differences between an Islamic state and secular states.Item CLT Classrooms: Teachers' Role & A Bangladesh Perspective(CRP, International Islamic University Chittagong, Bangladesh, 2010-12) Tarannum, SawsanThis paper is designed to look at the role of teacher talk and teacher-student interaction in the management of communicative English learning. In particular, the focus is given on the activities of the teachers in a communicative English language classroom. For the organization of the classroom, teacher talk is of crucial importance. The language which teachers use is important for the organization and management of a communicative English language classroom, because it is the medium through which teachers either succeed or fail to implement their teaching plans. In this paper I have tried to discuss the role of a teacher in a communicative way. Teachers have to play different roles in CLT classrooms; therefore I will focus on their functions in general and their problems in the context of Bangladesh in particular.