Today, Thursday, November 13, 2025
The Independent Newspaper in Brunei Darussalam, Sabah and Sarawak “Borneo Bulletin” wrote an article titled “Scholar presents Brunei’s contribution to Kosovo”

Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA), through its Faculty of Islamic Development Management (FPPI), organised a Special Lecture and Book Launch Programme on Tuesday, in the presence of UNISSA Rector Dato Seri Setia Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal.

Scholar and preacher from Kosovo Dr Feim XH Dragusha launched his latest book Sumbangan Kerajaan Brunei untuk Kosovo (The Contribution of Brunei Darussalam to Kosovo), a scholarly work of significant meaning from various perspectives.

The book details the contributions and compassion of the government of Brunei Darussalam toward the people of Kosovo, particularly in the fields of education, humanitarian aid, and social development.

Dr Feim XH Dragusha presented through an academic lens, the historical facts and roles of the Bruneian people marked by humanitarian values, solidarity, and universal compassion and illustrates how Brunei, a small nation with a great heart, swiftly and professionally established the Humanitarian Fund to assist the people of Kosovo.

It is the first and only book of its kind, highlighting four major projects funded under the special initiative with each chapter systematically structured to showcase a key project symbolizing the spirit of solidarity and benevolence demonstrated by the people of Brunei toward the international community. – Lyna Mohamad

Source:

https://borneobulletin.com.bn/scholar-presents-bruneis-contributions-to-kosovo

SPECIAL LECTURE BY DR. FEIM DRAGUSHA AND BOOK LAUNCHING AT SULTAN SHARIF ALI ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY – BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

10.11.2025

Faculty of Islamic Development Management

Respected Dato Seria Setia Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal – Rector of UNISSA

Distinguished Professors, students, guests, ladies and gentlemen

Assalamu Alaikum – May peace and blessing be upon you all.

It is my great pleasure to welcome you all to this meaningful occasion – the launch of a book „The Contribution of Brunei Darussalam to Kosovo“ that celebrates the spirit of friendship, compassion, and shared humanity between Brunei Darussalam and the Republic of Kosovo .

This book is not just a record of events; it is a testimony to the noble values of generosity and solidarity that transcend geography, language, and culture.

It tells the story of how Brunei’s kindness, through study scholarships and humanitarian assistance, has touched lives and built bridges of understanding across continents.

As an author of this book, and someone who himself was a recipient of His Majesty’s Government scholarship – I would like to stress that this work stands as both a personal reflection and a collective narrative of all the events discussed therein.

Alongside ten fellow scholars from Kosovo, I stand here as a spokesperson for a generation that has benefited immensely from Brunei’s investment in education and human development.

Today, these graduates serve as educators, religious functionaries and community leaders in Kosovo, Switzerland, Norway, Australia, Finland, and beyond – embodying the long – lasting impact of Brunei’s vision of empowering others through knowledge and faith.

The book is divided into 7 chapters, provides and in-depth look at various forms of aid extended by Brunei to Kosovo.

From academic opportunities that transformed individual lives, to humanitarian efforts that provided hope in difficult time, each chapter captures a unique dimension of this enduring partnership, such as the restauration of the old mosque in Deçan, the building of a new school in Likoc, because schools are generally centers of learning but they are recognized to play an important role in nurturing and guiding the future players of a nation.

The recent state visit of Her Excellency Vjosa Osmani – Sadriu, President of the Republic of Kosovo to Brunei Darussalam serves as a powerful affirmation of this friendship. Her visit symbolized a deep appreciation for Brunei’s support and a shared commitment to strengthening diplomatic, cultural, and academic ties.

During her visit in this country, Her Excellency expressed admiration for Brunei’s values of compassion and leadership rooted in faith, qualities that have resonated profoundly with the people of Kosovo.

The visit also opened new avenues for cooperation in education, economy, and culture – further solidifying a relationship built on mutual trust and respect.

Beyond its documentation of the past, my book carries a message for the future. It invites us to sustain and expand these connections – academically, diplomatically, and brotherly – so that new generations in both nations can continue to learn from and support one another. It is a call to action for scholars, diplomats, and citizens alike to transform goodwill into enduring collaboration.

In conclusion, this publication is more than a historical record – it is a living symbol of friendship. May it inspire further initiatives between Brunei Darussalam and Kosovo, and may the shared journey of compassion and cooperation continue to illuminate the path for others to follow.

In the end, I would like to thank the Rector of UNISSA, Dato Seria Setia Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal for organizing this great event, to launch my book and for taking the initiative to publish it in Brunei Darussalam as well.

Feim Dragusha

INTRODUCTION

In the Name of Allah the Beneficent the Merciful

Praise be to Allah, Prayers and greetings to the best of Prophets and Messengers, Our Prophet Muhammad and all his family Members and Companions.

Arabic language is the language of the Holy Qur’an and the vehicle of great Islamic heritage and culture. It’s learning facilitates communication among nations. In this context, vocabulary plays the role of basic tool for expressing our thought. Therefore, mastering it in suitable contexts helps controll our thoughts and expressions. It is an important part in the process of com-position writing.

Many scholars have written books, dictionaries and short phrase books on the classical Arabic as well as colloquial Arabic.

Feim Xhafer Dragusha, the author of this important multilingual conversation book, introduces his book with various ways of expressions for our everyday social situations that help students, travelers and tourists to learn the most important vocabulary and expressions for everyday language.

Needless to say that the great effort which has been put in to produce this valuable work adds an important dimension to the existing efforts towards simplifying the learning of Arabic language. This book introduces valuable vocabulary and expressions in various contextual situations in Arabic and translates them into both Albanian and English.

This attempt could be considered a great determination from the author, especially when we come to know that he is still in his early stages of learning the Arabic language, which indicates his love for the language of the Holy Qur’an.

The book contains, among others, topics on personal pronouns, question articles, forms of greeting, going to the mosque, the barber, hospital, traveling, post office services, hotel booking, restaurants, days of the week, months, playing, clothes, visiting friends, sleeping, airport, and fruit and vegetables.

The understanding of the context of these topics will help learners of the Arabic language to master some aspects of conversation and vocabulary in suitable contexts.

We wish him guidance from Allah for works in the future for the service of Islam and Muslims.

DR. ABU EL-BASHAR ALI ADAM

Head of Arabic Language – Omer Ali Saifuddin College

Brunei Darussalam
2006