Buku ini adalah karya kedua Prof Muhd Kamil Ibrahim (MKI) bersama Galeri Ilmu Sdn Bhd . Tampil dengan gaya bahasa yang mudah, namun pengisiannya amat mendalam. Bertugas di Universiti Taibah sebagai Profesor Perakaunan, dan bermukim di bumi Madinah, Prof Kamil bijak mengadun latar Madinah dalam sisi hidupnya sebagai hamba Allah. Seperti biasa, MKI menulis dari hati, maka setiap kisah yang dipaparkan pasti akan jatuh ke hati pembaca. Bumi Madinah sememangnya tidak asing bagi umat Islam, namun MKI memerikannya dari sudut yang berbeza dan wajar direnungi bersama.
As published in Value Relevance of Accounting Numbers (2005)
Muhd Kamil Ibrahim was born on May 19, 1964 at Kampong Bintang, Besut, Terengganu. Universiti Teknologi MARA has conferred him a Professorship in Accounting at the age of 39. He completed his primary education in five years, instead of six; as best student. Subsequently, he was offered to go to three elite residential school; Sekolah Menengah Sains Terengganu, Sekolah Tuanku Abdul Rahman Ipoh and Maktab Rendah Sains MARA (MRSM) Kota Bharu.
He chose the latest because he was amazed with the uniqueness of its Minangkabau roof! Furthermore, MRSM does not practice school uniform; that made his life easier. In MRSM, he was elected as the committee member of Students’ Union (JPP) and hostel captain. He active in sports and had won the best debater title for the whole MRSM.
He received his Diploma and Bacc (Hons) from Universiti Teknologi MARA, his Macc degree from the University of Dundee, Scotland, and PhD from University of Wales, Bangor. He completed his Diploma as a group best student, and second best student for his first degree. His Masters’degree was completed one month ahead the schedule and his PhD was within 32 months, such a record for the Faculty of Accountancy.
He is also an associate member of Malaysian Institute of Accountants (MIA) and an academic member of Association of International Accountants (AIA).
He has been with UiTM since 1988. He had serviced UiTM Sarawak, Johor and Shah Alam. His main job scope is lecturing, but he had, so far, hold 11 academic administrator posts in his 17 years service in UiTM. Previously - among others - he was the Head of Education Development Center, Deputy Director (Academic Affairs), UiTM Johor, Program Head for Diploma in Accountancy, Head of Center for Continuing Education, Dean of Faculty of Sports Science and Recreation and special officer to Vice-Chancellor.
Muhd Kamil is also a prolific, talented and multidiscipline writer. His articles and writings cover motivational, accounting, environment and various current issues has totaled to more than 400. They have been published in mainstream media like Utusan Malaysia, Berita Harian, Dewan Ekonomi, Dataniaga, Massa and Dewan Masyarakat. He was also a guest writer for Utusan Sarawak and Dataniaga and became the main contributor to Dewan Ekonomi from 1994-1996. He has written books specifically for students and youths such as Motivasi Minda Pelajar (1995), Kecemerlangan Remaja (1996) and Pelajar Cemerlang (1996).
Besides that, he also wrote Gelagat Pengurus Korporat (1996). His book: Ibrahim Shah: Menyingkap Pengurusan Universiti was launched by the DYMM Sultan Selangor in December 2003. Then, he launched a book titled Financial Reporting in Malaysia: Some Empirical Evidence in June 2004. His most recent books include PhD kecil tapi signifikan and Value-Relevance of Accounting Numbers in Malaysia. He is the inaugural recipient of the “The Best Academic and Creative Writing”; award from his faculty and The Best Overall Writer (Single) from Pusat Penerbitan Universiti (UPENA),
Muhd Kamil is also the founder and Head of the UiTM-ACCA Financial Reporting Research Centre (UiTM-ACCA FRRC). Through this center, he has done more than 25 researches in his specialized area for the past five years. His research articles appear in journals, including Asian Accounting Review, Malaysian Accounting Review, Capital Market Review, National Journal of Accounting Research, Journal of Accounting-Business Management and Malaysian Journal of Distance Education. One of his research article was published as a chapter in Contemporary Studies in Economic and Financial Analysis, 86.
Professor Muhd Kamil’s research explores accounting issues concerning financial reporting, value-relevance of accounting numbers, fair value of accounting, re-engineering of income, corporate governance, accounting for goodwill and accounting education. His research Role of Accoun
Menarik sekali buku ini. Menyentuh hingga ke dasar hati dan akal. MKI mengajak kita berbuat amalan biasa dengan sesungguh hati bukan sekadarnya saja. Dalam banyak bahagian buku ini MKI mengajak kita berbuat sesuatu amalan yang tidak sukar untuk dibuat, namun perlukan tekad untuk menjadikannya amalan yang berterusan. Ternyata MKI merancang secara strategik setiap usaha yang beliau sekeluarga lakukan. Benar sekali, dalam hidup saya secara khusus, yang dirancang secara teliti hanya yang berkaitan kerjaya, anak-anak, dan pelbagai sisi lain kehidupan sekeluarga. Namun secara khusus berkaitan ibadah sememangnya amat kurang yang dirancang secara strategik. Sedangkan itu yang dibawa ke 'sana' kelak. Usaha-usaha seperti mengusahakan kutipan dana untuk membina masjid di Somalia dan menyediakan saperah berbuka puasa di Masjid Nabawi, saya fikir antara usaha yang boleh dijalankan dengan baik jika dirancang sebaiknya.
Benar, DIA Maha Mendengar. Keyakinan yang lebih terpateri kukuh di hati sangat teruji dengan pelbagai cabaran. Itu persepsi KakChik sangat menutup halaman terakhir buku ini. Ujian Allah boleh tidak boleh diterima dengan tenang hati. Maka yakinlah bahawa setiap sesuatu yang terjadi itu ada hikmah atau pengajaran yang tersendiri.
Kandungan buku ini lebih kepada kehidupan seharian penulis di Haram (Madinah). Kehidupan harian yang biasa-biasa sahaja tetapi jika kita membuka hati dan minda, pasti kita temui yang luar biasa di sebalik yang biasa-biasa itu.
Ternyata untuk beradaptasi dengan kehidupan baharu bukan mudah tetapi kerana masa dan tujuan penulis berhijrah ke Haram adalah kerana Allah SWT semata-mata, maka setiap ujian diterima dengan berlapang dada dan doa yang tidak pernah putus.
Peringatan dan perkongsian amalan yang sangat signifikan juga turut menjadi nadi buku ini. Amalan yang pada zahirnya nampak ringkas dan senang seperti berdoa tetapi kadangkala kita terlupa untuk melakukannya.
Buku yang banyak perkongsian untuk penghijrahan yang lebih baik. Semoga Prof. Dr Muhd Kamil & keluarga sentiasa berada dalam rahmat Allah SWT. Terima kasih untuk perkongsian ini.
Short and simple based on true life experience of Prof Dr Mohd Kamil Ibrahim migrating to Madinah to teach Accounting at University Taibah. How sweet and bless to be able to pray and seek ALLAH blessing and forgiveness in Raudhah inside Nabawi Mosque. Pray that one day ALLAH will granted my wish to perform Umrah and Haj and be able to pray inside Nabawi Mosque and seek ALLAH Blessing inside Raudhah and visit the Prophet Muhammad SAW tombstome and his two companion Syadina Abu Bakar and Syadina Umar Al Khatab
Alhamdulillah. Another book of Prof MKI yang menyentuh kalbu. Anekdot Madinah membawa kembali memori dan pengalaman saya ke Madinah and Makkah. Rindu yang tak tergambar. Penulisan Prof MKI seolah-olah 'a live talk'. Ceritanya~ hidup. Dapat digambarkan suasana di sana, perasaan berada di sana.
It makes me believe the power of dua. Dua is the key. Ask everything from Allah. InsyaAllah He will grant you. Benar, Dia Maha Mendengar. Put a trust.
"Benar, Dia Maha Mendengar. Dia mendengar sesuatu yang kita lafazkan. Dia juga mendengar bisikan hati nurani. Malah Dia mendengar sesuatu yang terlintas di sanubari."
Sometimes what we wish and ask to Allah doesn't necessarily are the best for us. He is the best planner of all, no doubt. Just keep making dua, keep making dua and keep making dua ; eventually the good things will come along the way, just have strong faith.
Two things to help dealing with hardship: Salah and Sabr. Period.
Teringat kisah penulis dalam buku ini ketika menjejakkan kaki ke Tanah Suci. Apa yang saya baca dapat saya lihat sendiri di sana. Kisah kehidupan biasa yang memiliki erti luar biasa.
Penulis berjaya membawa pembaca ke Bandar Madinah dan berusaha untuk membayangkannya. Penulis juga berjaya menyematkan azam kepada pembaca untuk pembaca satu hari nanti untuk turut ke Madinah.