Sofiah binti Samsudin obtained her BA (Hons) in Usuluddin from the University of Malaya in 1991. Upon completion of her BA, she joined International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as an Assistant Lecturer. She then completed her MA degree in Ulum al-Quran and Tafsir from the University of Jordan, Amman, and later obtained her Ph.D from University Kebangsaan Malaysia in 2003. She was given the Best Teacher Award in Art and Social Sciences category university level during Quality Day 2009. JAKIM appointed her as a member in the development of Post Marriage Module in 2012 as well as a committee member in Action Plan for the Development of Muslim Woman 2014. Presently, Dr Sofiah is an Assistant Professor at the Department of Qurân and Sunnah Studies, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences.

• Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Quranic and Hadith Studies - Sciences of Qur'an and Tafsir Ayat al-Ahkam Methodologies of Tafsir Early Development of Childhood in Qur'an Women in the Qur'an Business in the Qur'an Textual Studies of Kutb al-Tafasir

'ULUM AL-QUR'AN	2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
'ULUM AL-QUR'AN (SCIENCES OF QUR'AN)	2023/2024 2022/2023
'ULUM AL-QUR'AN: SCIENCES OF QUR'AN	2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009
AL-HIKAM WA AL-AHKAM FI AL-QUR'AN	2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
AL-KHITAB AL-QUR'ANI: QUR'ANIC DISCOURSE	2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009
ANALYTICAL STUDIES IN SCIENCES OF THE QUR'AN	2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2008/2009
AYAT AL-AHKAM (ARABIC)	2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006
AYAT AL-AHKAM: LEGISLATIVE VERSES	2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009
AYAT-UL-AHKAM (ARABIC)	1997/1998
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I	2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II	2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019
INTERNSHIP	2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013
MANAHIJ AL-MUFASSIRIN: METHODOLOGY OF EXEGETES	2022/2023 2021/2022 2008/2009
METHODOLOGY OF MUFASSIRIN I (ARABIC)	2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003
QUR'ANIC DISCOURSE (ARABIC)	2007/2008
RESEARCH PAPER I	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018
RESEARCH PAPER II	2021/2022 2019/2020
SCIENCES OF QUR'AN (ARABIC)	2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 1997/1998 1996/1997
SCIENCES OF THE QURAN I (ARABIC)	1996/1997 1995/1996
SCIENCES OF THE QURAN II (ARABIC)	1996/1997
STUDY OF QUR'AN I	2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 1996/1997
STUDY OF QUR'AN II	2006/2007 2002/2003
STUDY OF QUR'AN IV	1997/1998
TADRIB 'ILLMI FI AL-BAHTH: ACADEMIC EXERCISE	2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014
TAFSIR TAHLILI: ANALYTICAL EXEGESIS	2015/2016 2011/2012
TEXTUAL STUDIES FROM THE BOOKS OF TAFSIR	2011/2012
THEMATIC TAFSIR OF QURAN	2004/2005
USRAH IN ACTION 1	2021/2022
USRAH IN ACTION 2	2022/2023

Completed

2021 - 2022	Risalah Nur dalam Fiqh Kontemporari
2019 - 2022	A NEW STANDARD FOR MOSQUE CURRICULUM IN GOMBAK
2018 - 2021	Re-modelling concept of wellness towards senior citizens in Malaysia and institutional modality of intergenerational relationships, analytical study from Islamic perspective
2017 - 2019	Said Nursi on the Proofs of Tawhid (in the context of the epistle entitled the Supreme Sign)- Said Nursi on the Proofs of the Prophethood of Muhammad (SAW) (Hayrat Foundation, Turkey)
2016 - 2018	A Pilot Study on Cyclic Process Approach for Disposing Islamic Literature Material
2015 - 2019	Novel Islamic Framework for Television Advertising of Halal Products in Muslim Countries
2015 - 2018	The Development of ?Muslim-Friendly? Event Management Standards In Malaysia for the Establishment of Malaysian Shariah Index Compliance
2011 - 2015	Formulation of a Legal Framework for Sustaining Family Institution in Malaysia
2010 - 2012	Business in The Qur'an and Sunnah: Its Importance and Guideline, Special Focus on The Successful Businessmen and Businesswomen among Sahabah and Tabi'in
2009 - 2010	Hajj in surah Al-Baqarah : topical and linguistic approach with special referance to issue of women in Hajj

On-Going

2021 - Present	Preventing and Controlling Disease Outbreaks and Dealing with Emergencies
2019 - Present	Mosque in the Post-Materialistic Era- Developing Mosque Study Program: Implementation of Mosque Study Program for Children on Selected Mosques
2017 - Present	Methodology of Mufassir in Interpretation of Legal Maxim in the Quran, Study on Selected Themes

10 Oct, 2009	Best Client - Libray International Islamic University	University
15 May, 2009	Best Teacher Award Kuliyyah level - International Islamic University	University
15 May, 2009	Best Teacher Award University level - International Islamic University	University

Article

2022	Kawashi's Approach to the Three Complementary Readings of the Ten Studies of Selected Verses from Surat Yunus and Yusuf منهج الكواشي في القراء ات الثلاث المتممة للعش رة دارس ة لن ا مذج مخاتر ة من ستيرو ينوس و يسوف. Al-Risalah, 6 (2) pp. 31-70
2022	Youth and mosque: exploring the views of youth on mosque activities in Gombak, Selangor. Al-Itqan: Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, 6 (1) pp. 131-149
2021	Exploring the views of mosque committee members on mosque religious education programs in Gombak. Millah: Jurnal Studi Agama, 21 (1) pp. 183-216
2021	Tarbiah Akidah dalam Surah Makkiyah melalui Kitab Naẓarāt Fī Kitābillah (Faith Education through Meccan Surahs in Naẓarāt Fī Kitābillah). e-Jurnal Penyelidikan dan Inovasi, 8 (1) pp. 143-174
2021	Tarbiyah keluarga melalui aktiviti berusrah: huraian surah-surah pilihan dalam Juz Amma dari Kitab Naẓarāt Fī Kitābillah = Family education through Usrah activity: selected surah Juz Amma from Kitab Naẓarāt Fī Kitābillah. Jurnal Pengajian Islam, 14 (1) pp. 160-175
2021	The role of mosque committee in empowering mosque’s educational programmes: case study of mosques in Gombak district, Malaysia (peranan ahli jawatankuasa masjid dalam penambahbaikan program pendidikan masjid: kajian kes bagi masjid-masjid di daerah Gombak). Journal of Islam in Asia, 18 (3) pp. 165-187
2020	Characteristics, importance and objectives of research: an overview of the indispensable of ethical research. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10 (5) pp. 331-335
2020	Nomadic and sedentary life in the time of prophet Muhammad. Journal of al-Tamaddun, 15 (2) pp. 57-70
2020	People with special needs in Ancient societies: a comparative study between few early philosophers and Islam. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 10 (5) pp. 324-330
2019	Sustaining the Islamic marriage institution in Malaysia: lessons from qur’anic stories. Al-Shajarah, 24 (1) pp. 97-130
2019	دلالات الألفاظ المترادفة المتقاربة المعنى في سورة البقرة: دراسة نموذجيةة. Al-Burhan: Journal of Qur'an and Sunnah Studies, 3 (1) pp. 61-75
2018	Interpretations of Al-Amanah among Muslim scholars and its role in establishing peace in society. Social Change, 48 (3) pp. 437-450
2018	Moral approaches and roles of Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W) in empowering persons with special need. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 12 (6) pp. 30-35
2018	التجارة وسيلة لوحدة الأمة الإسلامية: دراسة قرآنية تحليلية = Business as a way to strengthen the Unity of Muslim ummah. Al-Burhan: Journal of Qur’an and Sunnah Studies, 2 (1) pp. 83-97
2017	أسماء اللّه الحسنى وصفاتو وأفعالو: دراسة تحليليَّة في سورة النور. Al-Burhan: Journal of Qur'an and Sunnah Studies, 1 (1) pp. 69-88
2015	Concept in formulating the ‘3w Theory’ in multidisciplinary research from the Qur’anic perspective. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5 (4) pp. 1-3
2015	Herbal medicinal importance of Citrullus Lanatus mentioned in the Ahadith: a precise overview. American Journal of Ethnomedicine, 2 (1) pp. 39-45
2015	Value of Al-amanah in human’ Life. International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 5 (4) pp. 1-3
2014	Birds mention in the Holy Qur’an and their role in the natural ecosystem. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (6) pp. 293-306
2014	Environmental ethics from the Qur'nic philosophy. Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (4) pp. 1160-1168
2014	Environmental ethics from the Qur’nic philosophy . Advances in Environmental Biology, 8 (4) pp. 1160-1168
2014	حقوق الرعاية الدينية تجاه المُسِنِّين في ضوء القرآن الكريم. مجلة الداعي الشهرية الصادرة عن دار العلوم ديوبند, 11 (38) pp. 1-10
2013	Studies on nutritious distinct vegetable plants species mentioned in the Holy Qur’Én and their folk medicinal importance. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 7 (10) pp. 455-466
2012	Jantung hati yang sejahtera. SHAHS Mosque Monthly Bulletin, (3) pp. 8

Conference or Workshop Item

2020	Teks al-Qur'an dan tafsirannya, teks Hadis dan huraiannya. In: IIUM Library Ibadah Camp 2020,
2018	Cyclic process approach for disposing Islamic literature material in Malaysia: a study. In: 9th UUM International Legal Conference (ILC 2017),
2018	Fairclough's Critical Discourse Analysis (CDA) of television advertising production in selected OIC countries. In: IAFOR International Conference on Global Studies (GLOBAL2018),,
2018	Fairclough's critical discourse analysis of television advertising production in selected OIC countries. In: The IAFOR International Conference on the City The IAFOR International Conference on Global Studies,
2018	Revisiting the fatawa in disposing Islamic literature materials in Malaysia. In: 3rd International Social Science Conference: Islamic Thought & Understanding (ISSCITU 2018),
2018	The development of Muslim-friendly event management standards in Malaysia for establishment of Malaysian Shariah index compliance. In: 3rd International Halal Conference (INHAC 2016),
2017	Marriage empowerment through the Qur’ānic stories of husbands and wives. In: Seminar Wahyu Asas Tamadun Peringkat Antarabangsa Kali Kelima (SWAT 2017),
2017	The Islamic embrace of advertising: a study of TV advertising frameworks of selected OIC countries using the hierarchy of influences model. In: 8th Global Islamic Marketing Conference 2017,
2017	التجارة في القرآن الكريم وعلاقتها بالوسطية = Business in the Qur’an and its relationship with al-wasaṭiyyah. In: 1st International Islamic Social Economic Conference (IISEC 2017),
2017	التمكين الاقتصادي في القرآن الكريم. In: 5th International Conference on Quran as Foundation of the Civilization (SWAT2017),
2016	Advertisements as reflections of ideals:Shari’ah-compliant advertisements for the Muslim target audience. In: International Seminar on Islamic Advertising 2016 (ISIA2016),
2016	The development of "Muslim-friendly” event management standards in Malaysia for establishment of Malaysian Shariah index compliance. In: 3rd International Halal Conference (INHAC 2016),
2016	المرأة والاقتصاد المنزلي. In: Persidangan Muslimah Antarabangsa Kelantan 2016 (MISK 2016),
2015	Islam and advertising: the ideal stakeholder perspective. In: 1st International Conference on Innovative Communication and Sustainable Development in ASEAN,
2013	Ikhtilat dan tabarruj: kajian terhadap prinsip dan disiplin surah al-Nur dan al-Ahzab. In: 3rd International Seminar of Wahyu Asas Tamadun 2013 (SWAT2013): Quran: Melonjak Transformasi Ummah,
2012	Early development of child personality in the Qur’an and Hadeeth. In: Being Me 1st International Woman Only Conference,
2011	Business in the Qur’an and Sunnah: its importance and guidelines. In: The 4th Islamic Economic System Conference (iECONS 2011),

Book

2021	السعي إلى حسن الخاتمة. Mashreq International For Books Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 978-967-2416-35-7
2017	The Al Baghdadi method an in-depth introduction. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-617-3
2017	The methodology of Muhammad Asad in his tafsir. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-577-0
2017	إسماعيل حقي ال ب وسوي ومنهجه في تفسيره روح البيان. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-954-9
2017	إسماعيل حقي البروسوي ومنهجه في تفسيره روح البيان. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-954-9
2017	اللواط في إندونيسيا: ظاهرته و علاجه في ضوء القرآن الكريم. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-883-2
2017	الوحدة الموضوعية في سورة يس. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-874-0

Book Section

2021	Dosa ikhtilat dan khalwat: di luar talian dan di atas talian. In: Centris, IIUM, ISBN: 9789671726228, pp. 122-143
2020	Pesanan nabi Muhammad SAW terhadap umat Islam akhir zaman. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-491-072-3, pp. 57-72
2018	Kahwin muda dalam perspektif al-Quran dan Sunnah. In: Persatuan Ulama Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-2306-28-3, pp. 99-118
2018	Microbial fuel cells (MFCS) for sustainable energy production: an Islamic approach. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-491-010-5, pp. 137-151
2018	Microbial fuel cells (MFCS) for sustainable energy production: an Islamic approach. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-491-010-5, pp. 137-151
2018	Revisiting the fatawa in disposing Islamic literature materials in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-491-010-5, pp. 266-294
2018	Tips pakaian dan fesyen wanita. In: Cahaya Hati Training & Consultancy, ISBN: 978-967-15111-3-8, pp. 139-156
2011	Business as a source of material and moral growth: a reflection from Islamic perspective. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225494, pp. 1-36

Monograph

2018	RIGS16-150-0314/ A pilot study on cyclic process approach for disposing Islamic literature material. In: RMC,
2015	Modul pasca perkahwinan islam: Syurga cinta. In: Jabatan Kemajuan Malaysia,
2015	Modul paska perkahwinan Islam: Bulan madu. In: ,
2012	Business in the Qur’an and Sunnah: its importance and guideline, special focus on the successful businessmen and businesswomen among Sahabah and Tabi'in. In: s.n,