Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader obtained her LLB (Hons.) and MCL from IIUM and SJD from Bond University, Australia (2002). She is also a non-practising Advocate & Solicitor of the High Court of Malaya. She has authored two books and more than 26 articles on various issues on Malaysian Land Law as well as Waqf Governance and presented more than 24 papers in local and international conferences.
Dr. Sharifah Zubaidah is also passionate about Law Teaching and Learning and actively coaches and advises law students at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws in client counseling and consultation skills.
Dr. Sharifah Zubaidah has conducted research and consultancy work with the Ministry of Public Works ('Water Commission' - 2002, 'Legal and Institutional Framework for Pollution Prevention in Sungai Pinang' - 2004), Ministry of Housing and Local Government, ('Encyclopedia of Planning Law in Malaysia' and 'Penang Appeal Board Cases' - 2004-2006), the Prime Minister's Department ('PELAWI' - 2003 and The Specific Relief Act 1950: Proposals for Reform - 2011) and the Ministry of Education (Kajian Halatuju Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang di Malaysia - 2013-2014). She has also been involved in training sessions relating to Land Laws organised by ILKAP, the Attorney-General's Chambers Malaysia and UNHABITAT (United Nations). She regularly speaks at seminars and conferences on issues relating to property development.
She is currently an Associate Professor at the Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, Director of the International Centre for Waqf Research and associate editor for the IIUM Law Journal.

• Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Planning Law
• Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Comparative Law - Waqf
• Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Educational Psychology - Land Law, Planning Law and Water Laws
• Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Land Law
• Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Management ~ Environmental Management - Water and river management
• Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Equity and Trust Law

CIVIL PROCEDURE I	1995/1996
CIVIL PROCEDURE II	1995/1996
EQUITY & TRUST	1993/1994
EQUITY & TRUSTS I	2018/2019 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2002/2003 2000/2001
LAND LAW I	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 1995/1996 1994/1995
LAND LAW II	2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2004/2005 1994/1995
LAW OF CONTRACT II	2002/2003
LEGAL METHOD	2008/2009
LEGAL STUDIES (CONSTRUCTION) FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS	2011/2012
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE I	1995/1996 1994/1995 1993/1994
PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE II	1995/1996 1994/1995 1993/1994
PROPERTY LAW	2021/2022

Completed

2022 - 2022	Kajian Semula Akta Industri Pelancongan 1992 (Akta 482) dan Peraturan-Peraturan Di Bawahnya
2021 - 2023	Kajian Panduan Pelaksanaan Penilaian Impak Sosial (SIA) bagi Projek Pembangunan
2021 - 2021	KAJIAN PENYEDIAAN DRAF RANG UNDANG-UNDANG PINDAAN AKTA HAKMILIK STRATA 1985 (AKTA 318) BERKAITAN PENAMATAN DAN PEMBANGUNAN SEMULA SKIM STRATA (STRATA RENEWAL)
2020 - 2021	Kajian Cadangan Penubuhan Semula Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (DARA) Dan Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka (LKWJ)
2016 - 2019	Looking into the Opportunities and Challenges in Waqf Taxation Incentives in Malaysia
2014 - 2016	Circumstances Where Specific Performance May or May Not be the Most Appropriate Remedies in Land Contract in Malaysia
2012 - 2016	A Study on the Need for A Comprehensive Law on Landlord and Tenant (Retail Tenancy) in Peninsular Malaysia
2012 - 2015	Housing Development and Consumer Protection: A Study on the Problems of Late Delivery of Vacant Possession
2011 - 2012	Disputes and Issues Relating to Sale and Purchase Land in Malaysia (RU 2011)
2011 - 2012	Specific Relief Act 1950: Proposal for Reform
2008 - 2009	Issues of Land Fraud in Klang Valley: Proposing for Administrative & Legal Reforms
2008 - 2009	Pollution Prevention in Malaysian Rivers: A Legal and Institutional Perspective

On-Going

2022 - Present	Geran Industri Penyelidikan Model Pembangunan Wakaf Kontemporari (100-TNCP1/PRI16/2/2-043/2021) Sub-Project 5: Laws
2021 - Present	Curricula Development on Climate Change Policy and Law (CCP_Law) ERASMUS+ CBHE project ID 618874_CCP- Law
2020 - Present	Kajian Pemantapan dan Perundangan Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang (LPP) dan Pertubuhan Peladang (PP)
2019 - Present	KAJIAN PENGGUBALAN PINDAAN AKTA PEMAJUAN PERUMAHAN (AKTA 118) DAN PERATURAN-PERATURAN
2019 - Present	KAJIAN DAN PENGGUBALAN AKTA SEWAAN KEDIAMAN (RESIDENTIAL TENANCY ACT ? RTA)
2017 - Present	CREATING SECURITY FOR FINANCING OF WAQF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA: LEGAL AND SHARIAH ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS
2016 - Present	A Study on the Regulatory Powers Relating to Charity Under the Companies Commission Malaysia (SSM)
2015 - Present	Pengharmonian Undang-Undang: Kajian Undang-Undang Bertulis
2007 - Present	Property Law Research Unit (PLRU)
-	Smoke-Free Zone Law: Knowledge and Attitude Regarding Tobacco-Free Campus Policy Among IIUM Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL) Staff and Undergraduate Students.
-	Contribution of Tan Sri Harun M. Hashim in the Legal Development in Malaysia

02 Dec, 2021	Best Paper Award 9th Global Waqf Conference 2021 - Others	University
02 Dec, 2021	Best Paper Award - Global Waqf Conference	International
24 Jul, 2019	Best Teacher Award (University) - International Islamic University Malaysia	University
04 Mar, 2003	Quality Research Award (Kulliyyah) - International Islamic University Malaysia	Kulliyyah

Article

2022	The development of policy and legal framework for social impact assessment in Malaysia. Planning Malaysia Journal, 20 (3) pp. 295-305
2021	Good governance practices for waqf in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 20 (Special Issue 2) pp. 1-6
2020	Analysing the need to regulate non-profit foundations under the Trustee (Incorporation) Act 1952: towards transparency and good governance. International Journal of Business and Society, Vol. 21 (S1) pp. 165-176
2020	Analysing the need to regulate non-profit foundations under the Trustees (incorporation) Act 1952: towards transparency and good governance. International Journal of Business and Society, 21 (S1) pp. 165-176
2019	Examining the evolution of waqf regulations in Selangor: an analysis of the governance framework and transformative approach. IIUM Law Journal, 27 (2) pp. 337-365
2018	ADR as an alternative access to justice in resolving WAQF land disputes. Current Law Journal, () pp. 1-30
2018	Examining the fiduciary duties of the waqf trustee: Benchmarking with the law of trusts and Islam. Shariah Law Reports Articles, 1 () pp.
2018	Preliminary examination of the regulatory regime to establish a foundation university in Turkey. Journal of Legal, Ethical and Regulatory Issues, 21 (4) pp. 1-6
2018	Remedies of specific performance for land contracts: Legal development. Journal of Valuation and Property Services, 16 () pp. 1-11
2018	The meaning and legal consequences of 'Sole-trustee' of Waqf under the shariah and Malaysian Waqf laws. Shariah Law Reports Articles, 4 () pp. 1-15
2017	A judicial misconception of mosque disputes in common law jurisdiction: The supreme court's declaration of high court's jurisdiction in imamship disputes in Nigeria. Miyetti Quarterly Law Review, 2 (1) pp. 123-147
2017	Present and future research for productive waqf management and administration in Malaysia. Journal of Islamic Law Review, 13 (2 (July-December)) pp. 119-142
2017	The potential of Waqf for maintenance and management of stratified properties in Malaysia. IIUM Law Journal, 25 (2) pp. 229-256
2016	Kerangka undang-undang pengurusan wakaf di Malaysia: ke arah keseragaman undang-undang = (Legal framework for waqf management in Malaysia: towards uniformity of laws). Kanun- Jurnal Undang-Undang Malaysia, 28 (1) pp. 101-126
2016	Legal issues of land acquisition in Zanzibar . International Journal of Business Management and Economic Studies , 4 (1) pp. 1-4
2016	The compatibility of land tenure law in Zanzibar with Islamic principles: an analysis. IIUM LAW JOURNAL, 24 (1) pp. 129-156
2016	Viability of cash waqf models under the Nigerian law: an appraisal. Journal of Islamic Law Review, 12 (1) pp. 19-57
2015	A comparative study on the feasibility of introducing a law to regulate retail tenancies in peninsular Malaysia. Jurnal Teknologi, 72 (1) pp. 1-9
2014	Claiming damages for late delivery of vacant possession of private houses in Malaysia: legal issues and challenges. International Review of Management and Business Research, 3 (2) pp. 907-914
2014	Legal framework for management of waqf land in Malaysia. Shariah Law Reports, 4 () pp. i-xxiii
2013	Eviction of unlawful occupiers of property in Malaysia- judicial responses and policy. Malayan Law Journal Articles, 1 () pp. 1-17
2013	Islamic law on peasant usufruct in Ottoman Syria 17th Century to 19th Century. By Sabrina Joseph (Studies in Islamic Law and Society, 37). Leiden, Brill, 2012. vii + 199 pp.. Journal of Islamic Law Review, 9 (1) pp. 127-129
2013	Privatization of maritime security surveillance and enforcement: a compromise of state sovereignty. Journal of Law Policy and Globalization, 9 () pp. 19-25
2012	Rehabilitation of abandoned housing projects of liquidated housing-developer-companies: a comparative legal analysis between the position in Malaysia and in The United Kingdom. Malayan Law Journal, 4 () pp. cxvii-cliv
2012	Right of ship access to Port State under international law: all bark with no bite. Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (11) pp. 214-222
2011	Shariah and legal issues in house buying in Malaysia: the legality of Bay’Bithaman-al-Ajil (‘BBA’) with special reference to abandoned housing projects. Pertanika J. Soc. Sci. & Hum., 19 (2) pp. 349-361
2010	Shariah and legal issues in the Bay' Bithaman-al-Ajil (BBA): a viewpoint. Malayan Law Journal, 6 () pp. lxxv-cxiii
2008	Legal and institutional framework for pollution prevention in Malaysian rivers. Malayan Law Journal, 4 () pp. lxxv-cviii
2004	Power to decide on development applications under the National Land Code 1965: the position in Selangor. IIUM Law Journal, 12 (1) pp. 73-93
2004	Towards good water governance in Malaysia: establishing an enabling legal environment. The Malayan Law Journal, 3 () pp. civ-cxx
2002	Challenging planning conditions: Wednesbury unreasonableness and the making of consequential orders. The Malayan Law Journal, 2 () pp. ccxii-ccxxiii
2000	Remedies against the land administration authority. The Malayan Law Journal, 1 () pp. cv-cxii
1996	Mediation of legal disputes: whither in Malaysia?. Insaf: The Journal of the Malaysian Bar, XXV (3) pp. 31-39

Conference or Workshop Item

2021	Reconciling the concept of private lease under Malaysian land law with the concept of al-ijarah under the shariah in waqf land development. In: Online Roundtable Discussion Harmonisation of Shariah and Law: Issues and Challenges,
2021	Whether waqf and endowment can ride the same legal vehicle in Malaysia. In: Online Roundtable Discussion Harmonisation of Shari’ah and Law: Issues and Challenges”.,
2020	Regulating charitable organization in Malaysia: Issues and proposal. In: 8th Global Waqf Conference 2020,
2019	Dasar dan perundangan perancangan dan pengurusan guna tanah di Malaysia. In: Bengkel Undang-Undang Bagi Pengurusan dan Perancangan Guna Tanah dan perlindungan Alam Sekitar di Kawasan Taman Negeri,
2017	Legal framework for waqf of immoveable property in Malaysia. In: The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Global Waqf Conference 2016,
2017	New developments on Waqf laws in Malaysia: are they comprehensive?. In: International Conference on Law and Society 6 (ICLAS 6),
2017	Regulating charitable organization in Malaysia with special references to waqaf corporation. In: 5th Global Waqf Conference 2017,
2017	The meaning and legal consequences of ‘sole-trustee’ of waqf under the shariah and Malaysian waqf laws. In: 5th Global Waqf Conference 2017,
2017	Updates on legal issues under Malaysia land laws. In: Seminar on Updates on Legal Issues under Malaysian Land Law and An Overview of the Amendments to the National Land Code 1965,
2016	A comparative study on the feasibility of introducing a law to regulate retail tenancies in Peninsular Malaysia. In: 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2016,
2016	Cabaran memperkasa agenda wakaf menurut perspektif perundangan. In: Seminar Wakaf Pendidikan Tinggi 2016,
2016	Case studies of waqf governance in selected Muslim-minority countries. In: The 4th Global Waqf Conference (GWC) 2016,
2016	External Constraints of Waqf in Non-Muslim Countries. In: 5th International Awqaf Magazine Conference,
2016	The appropriate measures in developing IDLE waqf land. In: 3rd Malaysia Land Conference 2016,
2016	Wakaf aset umum di perumahan kondominium dan apartmen untuk kesejahteraan penduduk rumah kos rendah. In: Diskusi Meja Bulat Perlaksanaan Hukum Wakaf ,
2015	Enforcement of housing law in Malaysia: issues and challenges. In: International Conference on “New Directions in Multidisciplinary Research & Practice” (NDMRP -2015),
2015	Housing development and consumer protection: a study on the issue of late delivery of vacant possession from the consumer perspective. In: The 25th International Business Management Association Conference (IBIMA),
2015	Housing development and consumer protection: a study on the problems of late delivery of vacant possession. In: 11th NAPREC Conference 2015,
2015	Legal issues of land acquisition in Zanzibar. In: International Conference on Advanced Research in Business and Social Sciences 2015 (ICARBSS 2015),
2015	Legal issues of land acquisition in Zanzibar. In: 1st International Conference on Advanced Research in Business and Social Sciences 2015 (ICARBSS 2015),
2015	Remedies for specific performance for land contract: legal development. In: 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2016,
2015	Trust, foundation and waqf development: emerging of established traditions. In: International Conference on Waqaf, Trust and Endowment,
2014	Housing development and consumer protection: a study on the issue of late delivery of vacant possession from the consumer perspective. In: 7th International Real Estate Research (IRERS) IBIMA Conference 2014 indexed at ISI,
2014	Protecting house buyers against late delivery of vacant possession: a case of Malaysia. In: AsRES 19th International Conference 2014,
2013	The strata management tribunal: a new dimension of Malaysian strata titles law . In: Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research (APNHR 2013),
2012	Climate change adaptation and mitigation through land use decision making in Malaysia. In: Proceeding of International Conference on Public Policy and Social Science,
2012	Coping with climate change through air pollution control: some legal initiatives from Malaysia. In: 2012 International Conference on Environment, Energy and Biotechnology (ICPBEE), Vol. .33,
2012	Disputes and issues arising from unlawful occupation of state land in Malaysia. In: Disputes and Issues in Property and Land Laws in Malaysia,
2012	Waqf lands and challenges from the legal perspectives in Malaysia. In: IIUM-Toyo University Joint Symposium Sustainable Build Environment: Lessons Learned from Malaysia and Japan ,

Book

2022	Malaysian land law and procedure. Thomson Reuters Asia Sdn. Bhd. (201801016202), ISBN: 9789672723202
2019	Waqf in selected Asian countries. Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-983-3142-44-6
2016	A student guide to equity and equitable remedies in Malaysia. Lexis Nexis, ISBN: 978-967-400-631-0
2008	Principles of Malaysian land law. LexisNexis Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9789679629200

Book Section

2022	Whether waqf and endowment can ride the same legal vehicle in Malaysia?. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: , pp.
2021	Analysis of the Law Applicable to the Creation of Waqfs During the British Era in Penang. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, Global Waqf Conference, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, ISBN: 978-967-2641-80-3, pp. 16-30
2021	Analysis of the Law Applicable to the Creation of Waqfs During the British Era in Penang. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, Global Waqf Conference, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, ISBN: 978-967-2641-80-3, pp. 16-30
2021	Legal dilemma of joint ownership by married couples for purchase of a house under private lease schemes in Malaysia. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 41-55
2021	Legal dilemma of joint ownership by married couples for purchase of a house under private lease schemes in Malaysia. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-87-8, pp. 41-55
2021	Waqf development in Malaysia. In: Routledge, ISBN: 9780367744779, pp. 207-225
2021	Waqf development in Malaysia. In: Routledge, ISBN: 9780367744779, pp. 207-225
2019	Creating security to finance waqf property development in Malaysia: Issues and solutions. In: Emerald Publishing Ltd, ISBN: 978-1-78973-546-8, pp. 53-68
2019	Creating security to finance waqf property development in Malaysia: Issues and solutions. In: Emerald Publishing Ltd, ISBN: 978-1-78973-546-8, pp. 53-68
2019	Progression of policies and laws towards addressing climate change and sustainability issues: recent initiatives from Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-3-319-92827-2, pp. 133-147
2019	Progression of policies and laws towards addressing climate change and sustainability issues: recent initiatives from Malaysia. In: Springer, ISBN: 978-3-319-92827-2, pp. 133-147
2019	Protection of property through waqf institution: analysis of court decision in Malaysia pre and post-independence. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789833142446, pp. 40-54
2019	Waqf literatures from Malaysia: 60 years after independence. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789833142446, pp. 55-130
2017	Challenges in management for sustainability of waqf lands in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-444-5, pp. 111-131
2017	Current legal issues concerning awqaf in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-444-5, pp. 162-193
2017	Current legal issues concerning awqaf in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-444-5, pp. 162-193
2017	The legal position of waqf lands in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-4444-5, pp. 85-110
2017	The legal position of waqf lands in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-4444-5, pp. 85-110
2015	Learning from decided construction cases and commentaries. In: LexisNexis (Singapore) 2008 Pte Ltd , ISBN: 978-967-400-345-6, pp. 115-117
2013	Current legal issues concerning awqéf in Malaysia. In: Institute of Objective Studies, ISBN: 9789389965414, pp. 82-115
2013	Eviction of unlawful occupiers of land: judicial responses and policies . In: Sweet and Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 9789670498133, pp. 271-288
2013	Eviction of unlawful occupiers of land: judicial responses and policies . In: Sweet and Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 9789670498133, pp. 271-288
2013	Malaysia country report. In: XII Levha, ISBN: 978-605-4687-63-3, pp. 593-603
2013	Ulke raporu Malezya. In: XII Levha, ISBN: 978-605-4687-63-3, pp. 607-620
2011	Disputes and issues relating to sale and purchase of land in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225432, pp. 345-365
2011	Shari'ah and legal issues in house buying Malaysia: the legality of bay' bithaman-al-ajil ('BBA') in the light of abandoned housing project. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225890, pp. 337-383
2006	Controlling changes of use of land in Malaysia: dual authorities and the dilemma of certainty vs. flexibility. In: Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-2957-93-1, pp. 217-254
2006	Controlling changes of use of land in Malaysia: dual authorities and the dilemma of certainty vs. flexibility. In: Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-2957-93-1, pp. 217-254
2006	Controlling changes of use of land in Malaysia: dual authorities and the dilemma of certainty vs. flexibility. In: Research Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-2957-93-1, pp. 217-254

Monograph

2021	Kajian Cadangan Dan Penggubalan Akta Pemajuan Tanah Wakaf (WAQF Land Development Act, WLDA). In: ,
2021	Kajian Cadangan Penubuhan Semula Lembaga Kemajuan Pahang Tenggara (DARA) Dan Lembaga Kemajuan Wilayah Jengka (LKWJ). In: ,
2016	A study on the need for a comprehensive Law on landlord and tenant (retail tenancy) in peninsular Malaysia.. In: INPEN (NAPREC Grant),
2012	Disputes and issues relating to sale and purchase land in Malaysia. In: s.n,