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Tajul Aris Bin Ahmad Bustami

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Law) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master in Commercial Law - Masters Degree, University of London
  • Bachelor in Law (Syariah) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Diploma in Syariah Law and Practice - Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Administration of Islamic Judiciary - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Matriculation - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia

Tajul Aris Bin Ahmad Bustami (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS


tajularis@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Tajul Aris Ahmad Bustami obtained his Bachelor of Law (LL.B)(Honours) from the IIUM in 1993. He then continued his studies in the same university and was awarded the Bachelor of Shariah (LL.B)(Shariah)(Honours) in 1994. He pursued a Master's degree in Law at the University of London and was granted LL.M in 1995.
He returned to Malaysia in late 1995 and was appointed as a lecturer at the Kulliyyah of Laws. He then took leave in 1997 to undergo pupillage training at Messr. Khalil Samsuni & Co and was called to the Bar as an Advocate & Solicitor (Malaya) in 1998. He then resumed his duty as a lecturer at the university teaching undergraduate law students. In order to complete his legal circle he applied for admission as a Syarie Lawyer and after a series of written examinations and interviews, he was appointed as Syarie Lawyer in the Federal Territories and Negeri Sembilan in 2000. In 2001, he managed to add another post-degree diploma to his achievement, that is Diploma in Shariah Legal Practice (DSLP) in IIUM. He then continued his academic pursuit and was awarded of Ph.D in the Law of Successionfrom IIUM.
Presently, he is an Assistant Professor at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws.


Area of Specialisation


  • Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Islamic Banking
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Islamic Family Law
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Administration of Estates, Usul Fiqh


Teaching Responsibilities


ACARA JENAYAH MAHKAMAH SHARIAH 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008
ACARA JENAYAH MAHKAMAH SYARIAH 2022/2023 2021/2022 2010/2011
EVIDENCE & PROCEDURE OF SHARIAH COURT I 2000/2001
EVIDENCE & PROCEDURE OF SHARIAH COURT II 2021/2022 2018/2019 2001/2002 2000/2001
ISLAMIC FAMILY LAW 2018/2019 2017/2018
ISLAMIC LAW OF BANKING & TAKAFUL 1995/1996
ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2011 2010/2011 2009/2010 2009
ISLAMIC LAW OF TRANSACTION 2012 2011 2010/2011
ISLAMIC LAW OF TRANSACTIONS 2018/2019
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM 2023/2024 2017/2018 2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2009
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM I 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 1998/1999 1997/1998
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM II 2018/2019 2016/2017 2000/2001 1998/1999 1996/1997 1995/1996
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM II (ARABIC) 1996/1997
ISLAMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT 2010/2011
LAW OF PROBATE 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019
PENGURUSAN HARTA PUSAKA 2023/2024 2021/2022
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION I 2002/2003 1999/2000
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION II 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000
PROSEDUR JENAYAH MAHKAMAH SYARIAH 2022/2023 2020/2021 2017/2018
SISTEM PERUNDANGAN ISLAM 2022/2023 2020/2021 2019/2020
THE LAW OF SUCCESSION 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008
USUL AL FIQH I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
USUL AL FIQH II 2020/2021 2017/2018
USUL AL-FIQH I 2008/2009


Supervision


The Administration Of Unclaimed Estates In West Malaysia: Formulating A Legal Framework.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
The Application Of Privileged Wills In Malaysia And Other Selected Countries : A Comparative Analysis .
Ph.D Completed 2019 Co-supervisor
The Judicial Machinery For The Administration Of Islamic Law In Northern Nigeria With Particular Reference To Kwara And Kaduna States.
Ph.D Completed 2012 Co-supervisor
صياغة اﻹطار القانوني للإنتخاب الحر والنزيه لمجلس الشورى في سلطنة عُمان.
Formulating The Legal Framework For Free And Fair Election Of Shura Council In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D In Progress Supervisor Supervisory Committee
The Creation Of Private Trust By Muslims As An Instrument Of Wealth Disposition In West Malaysia.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
الإطار الشرعي والقانوني لإرادة الواقف في الجزائر.
The Shariah And Legal Framework On The Intention Of Wakif In Algeria.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
A Study On The Laws And Procedures Governing Mahr And Maintenance In Bangladesh.
Master Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Administration Of Baitulmal Of Federal Territories Of Kuala Lumpur: Its Practices And Challenges.
Master Completed 2014 Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2019 - 2023 Developing a new legal and regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies businesses in Malaysia.
2015 - 2017 Reforming the Administration of Estate in West Malaysia: Towards Establishing an Effective Estate Administration Model and One Stop Data Centre of Wills, Assets and Liabilities
2011 - 2014 Legal Framework for Administration of Estate in Malaysia: Is there a Need for Reforms
2011 - 2016 Establishing the Syariah Apex Court in Improving Administration of Islamic Law
- 2002 The Aftermath of Article 121 (1A) of the Federal Constitution: A Critical Review of Jumaaton and v. Raja Hizaruddin in Light of the Judical Competence of the Shari'ah Courts and Civil Courts
On-Going
2017 - Present The Enforcement of Halal Certification in Pahang Darul Makmur : Issues and Challenges
2012 - Present Islamic Wealth Management in Malaysia
2011 - Present Obligatory Bequest in Malaysia: The Classical Law and Its Enforcement through Various Enactments (RU 2011)


Award & Recognition


04 Mar, 2003 Quality Research Award (Kulliyyah) - International Islamic University Malaysia Kulliyyah
06 Mar, 2002 Excellent Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia Kulliyyah


Publications


Article

2023 Electoral crimes in the Shura Council elections in the Sultanate of Oman. International e-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (IJASOS), 9 (25) pp. 171-190
2023 أسس ومقومات الممارسات الانتخابية في سلطنة عمان = Foundations and constituents of electoral practices in the Sultanate of Oman. International e-Journal of Advances in Social Sciences (IJASOS), 9 (25) pp. 191-212
2019 The administration of Muslim's and non-muslim's ownerless estate (bona vacantia) in West Malaysia: an analysis. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 4 (16) pp. 26-34
2019 The grey side of hibah amanah as inheritance instrument in Malaysia. Al-Shajarah, 24 (2) pp. 267-292
2017 Pelaksanaan hibah amanah sebagai suatu instrumen pengurusan harta Islam di Malaysia. Kanun Jurnal Undang-undang Malaysia, 29 (2) pp. 90-115
2017 Towards an Apex sharia court in Malaysia. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 25 (Special Issue) pp. 309-322
2016 Privileged wills in Malaysia: the sustainability of privileged wills among soldiers, airmen and sailors. Journal of Asian and African Social Science and Humanities, 2 (3) pp. 61-73
Conference or Workshop Item

2021 Cryptocurrencies and digital assets in Malaysia: legal and shariah challenges. In: Tunku Ja’afar Conference and Workshop 2021,
2021 Cryptocurrencies and digital assets: issues and challenges from the inheritance law perspective. In: Tunku Ja’afar Conference and Workshop 2021 (TJC2021),
2021 Cryptocurrencies and digital assets: issues and challenges from the inheritance law perspective. In: Tunku Ja’afar Conference and Workshop 2021 (TJC2021),
2018 Islam and Shariah offences in Malaysian constitutional framework: issues and challenges. In: International Conference of ASEAN Perspective and Policy (ICAP 2018),
2018 The enforcement of Halal certification in Pahang Darul Makmur: addressing the practical challenges. In: 7th International Conference on Law And Society (ICLAS 7),
2018 The grey side of hibah amanah as instrument of property management in Malaysia. In: 7th International Conference on Law And Society (ICLAS 7),
2015 Pengurusan liabilti dalam pentadbiran harta pusaka. In: 4th International Conference on Law & Society (ICLAS IV) 2015 ,
2015 Towards an APEX Syariah court in Malaysia. In: 4th International Conference on Law & Society (ICLAS IV) 2015 ,
2013 Legal framework of estates administration in West Malaysia: past, present and future. In: International Conference of Law and Society 2013,
2011 Understanding Islam within the Malaysia concept. In: International Conference in Islamic Solutions to Current Issues in the World based on 1 Malaysia concept,
2010 Guardianship of a child's property: rights of the child v. responsibilities of the guardian . In: National Conference on Child Law 2010: Issues & Challenges,
Book

2018 Statutory guide to law of succession in Malaysia, 4th ed.. Mashi Publication Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 978-967-10454-5-9
2016 Garis panduan pembangunan mahasiswa kolej kediaman IPT. Kementerian Pendidikan Tinggi Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-0888-13-2
2016 Halsbury's Laws of Malaysia: Islamic Law, 2016 Reissue, 14(2). LexisNexis, ISBN: 978–967–400–639–6
2010 Administration of Islamic law in Malaysia: text and material, 2nd edition. LexisNexis, ISBN: 9789675371479
2009 Undang-undang keluarga dan prosedur. Department of Islamic Law & Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, ISBN: 9789834120351
2006 Administration of Islamic Law in Malaysia: text and material. Malayan Law Journal, ISBN: 967-962-302-5
2006 Halsbury's laws of Malaysia- Volume 14, 2006 Reissue: Family Law, Syariah Law. Malayan Law Journal Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9679627756
2005 Kaedah perundangan, bidang kuasa dan tatacara mahkamah syariah. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 983-62-8386-2
2003 Harta sepencarian, prosiding ex-parte, perintah injunksi. Pusat Undang-undang UIAM, ISBN: 983-2740-00-2
2001 Administration of Islamic law in Malaysia: text and material (1st edition). Malayan Law Journal, ISBN: 9789679623024
Book Section

2011 Obligatory bequest in Malaysia: the classical law and its enforcement through various enactments. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225890, pp. 589-613
2009 Prosedur tuntutan ta'liq tanpa kehadiran suami di Makamah Syariah. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120351, pp. 227-239
2009 Undang-undang wasiat orang Islam di Malaysia: sejarah dan perkembangannya. In: Jabatan Undang-Undang Islam, Kulliyyah Undang-Undang Ahmad Ibrahim & Pusat Undang-Undang Harun M. Hashim, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120368, pp. 111-122
2009 Undang-undang wasiat orang Islam di Malaysia: sejarah dan perkembangannya. In: Jabatan Undang-Undang Islam, Kulliyyah Undang-Undang Ahmad Ibrahim & Pusat Undang-Undang Harun M. Hashim, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120368, pp. 111-122