Alia Maisarah

 📖 In Week 7 of SCSH1201, we explored the real-world challenges to achieving sustainable development and how interconnected everything truly is. It really made me reflect: 🧠🌍 Sustainability isn't just about "saving the planet." It's about creating fair, just, and balanced systems for people , economies , and environments  all at once. Our discussions opened my eyes to how inequality, bad governance, and unsustainable practices are the real barriers to a better future. 🌟 Key Challenges to Sustainable Development Some key points that really stood out to me: Inequality everywhere : Access to education 🎓, healthcare 🏥, food 🍽️, and clean water 🚰 is still out of reach for millions. The shocking cow story : A cow in Europe 🐄 gets almost as much subsidy as what a person in Africa earns per day. It's a brutal reminder of global injustice. 💔 Unsustainability feeds on inequality : Societal unfairness (like who gets good education or clean water) make...

"True education isn’t just about getting a degree; it’s about changing the world." 🌍✨ 📖 In Week 6 of SCSH1201 , we explored something powerful the role of universities in building a sustainable future . It really made me think: 🧠💭 Universities are not just about lectures, exams, and assignments. They are factories of future leaders, thinkers, and changemakers ! Our lecturers reminded us that real education is about developing the mind, the heart, and the soul not just producing workers for industries. 🌍 How Universities Support Sustainable Development Some points that really stood out to me: Teaching with purpose : Universities should teach knowledge and values, like responsibility , justice , and care for the Earth 🌿 Holistic education : Not just IQ, but also EQ (emotional intelligence) and SQ (spiritual intelligence) 🧠💖 Research for humanity : Universities should prioritize research that benefits the people , especially the "bottom billion...

  "Sustainability isn’t just saving the Earth — it’s saving our souls too." 🌱✨ 📖 Introduction This week in SCSH1201 , we explored something close to our hearts  Sejahtera . It’s not just a fancy word or academic concept. It’s a way of living , rooted in our culture, our faith, and our everyday actions.💚 Instead of just "following" global sustainability trends, we learned that we already have our own beautiful path to balance, peace, and prosperity: Sejahtera . 🌿 What Sejahtera Really Means Sejahtera is about living a life that is: 🌼 Peaceful (inner calm and outer harmony) 🌼 Safe and secure (free from harm and injustice) 🌼 Prosperous (health, wealth, and spiritual growth) 🌼 Spiritually connected (relationship with Allah and His creation) It’s a 360° lifestyle  intellectual, physical, emotional, societal, and spiritual all balanced beautifully. In short: It’s life with soul. 🌏 Localising Sustainability — Our Own Way We also talked about ...

Attending the lecture and reviewing the materials for Week 4 of SCSH1201 was a profound learning experience. I was reminded that the journey towards sustainable development is not recent it has been a global effort for decades, dating back to the 1972 UN Conference in Stockholm. Each major event, from the Brundtland Report to the Rio Earth Summit and Kyoto Protocol, reflects humanity's growing awareness of the delicate balance between environmental health and socio-economic progress. One major takeaway for me was understanding how international conventions like the UNFCCC and Agenda 21 have shaped not just global, but national and even local policies. I was particularly struck by the idea of "common but differentiated responsibilities", which recognizes that while every country shares the duty to protect the planet, their capabilities and historical contributions to the problem are different. This principle feels fair and essential, especially when thinking about the str...

After learning about Maqasid al-Shariah and its alignment with the principles of Sustainable Development, I am deeply inspired by the profound wisdom that Islam offers in shaping a balanced and harmonious society. It became clear to me that sustainability is not merely a modern-day concept but has always been embedded within Islamic teachings since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. One of the most enlightening parts of the lecture was how the five objectives of Maqasid al-Shariah  protection of life, faith, intellect, lineage, and wealth perfectly align with the 5Ps of the Sustainable Development Goals: People, Planet, Prosperity, Peace, and Partnership. This correlation proves that Islam has always advocated for the well-being of humanity and the environment, long before the emergence of global sustainability frameworks. What truly touched me was the emphasis on spirituality as the foundation of sustainability. As Muslims, we are not only caretakers of our personal lives but a...

 This week’s session in SCSH1201: Sustainable Development took a deeply meaningful turn as we explored how Islamic teachings align with sustainability principles . The topic, presented by Prof. Dr. Suhaimi , focused on the integration of Islamic values especially Maqasid al-Shariah  with the concept of sustainable development. One of the most insightful things I learned is that sustainability is not a modern or Western concept , but one that has been rooted in Islam since the time of the Prophet Muhammad. The Qur’an and Hadith both emphasize environmental protection, social justice, and balanced economic practices. 🕌 The Three Dimensions of Sustainability in Islam 1. Environmental Sustainability Islam teaches us that the Earth is a trust (Amanah) and that "there shall be no damage and no infliction of damage." Natural resources such as water, soil, air, and sunlight are communal rights and should be used responsibly. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) even instructed not to waste...

     Our Sustainable Development journey in SCSH1201 officially began this week with an engaging and meaningful introduction led by Prof. Dr. Suhaimi . It wasn’t just about diving into definitions and theories. We started by getting to know each other through a Ta’aruf activity on Padlet. Through this Ta’aruf session, we shared our backgrounds, our names, hometowns, former schools, and something about ourselves in 100 words. It was a simple but powerful way to build a sense of community in the class. We also reflected briefly on what sustainable development means to us personally. Reading my classmates' thoughts helped me realize how diverse our perspectives are, yet how much we all care about making a positive impact. Academically, we explored the concept of sustainable development , famously defined in the Brundtland Report (1987) as “development that meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.” I fou...