Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Ph.D in Islamic Civilization and History - Doctor of Philosophy, Universiti Malaya (UM)
- Master in Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Heritage - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor in Finance - Bachelor Degree, National Institute of Finance
- Diploma in Human Sciences - Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
Berghout Abdelaziz (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Other's position:
Dean, International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation
berghout@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Professor Berghout Abdelaziz serves as a full Professor of Islamic studies
and Civilisation, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human
Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia. In the last 20 years
he has taught many subjects at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels
including; Islamic Civilization and History, Introduction to Research
Methodology, Research Methodology, The Islamic Worldview, Critical Studies
of Philosophy in Islam, Parenting and Family Management, Tawheed and
Methods of Human Sciences, Creative Thinking and Problem-Solving, Lessons
from Sirah and Islamic History, Methods of Daw’ah, Sciences of the
Qur’an, Introduction to Fiqh, Lessons from the Biography of the Prophet,
Man in the Qur’an and Sunnah, Principles of Dealing with Sunnah, Early
Development of Islamic Thought, and Issues in Contemporary Islamic
Thought. Professor Berghout has extensively contributed through his
writings and publications on different areas of interests such as; Islamic
theory of civilization, the Islamic worldview, culture, education, social
change, Islamic economic theory, strategic planning, quality assurance,
internationalisation of higher education, civilisational dialogue,
globalization, rise and fall of civilization. He has to his credit over 50
articles in national and international journals and 10 books in various
areas of expertise. The major books includes Prophetic Methodology and
Social Change, (Ummah Book Series, No. 43, Qatar, 1995), Foundations of
Civilizational Renewal and its Universal Dimensions: A Study on Malik
Bennabi’s Thought, Towards an Islamic Theory for Civilizational
Development: the Contribution of Said Nursi, Research Centre, (IIUM,
2006), Materialization of the Civilizational Project of Islam in
Contemporary World, (Ministry of Religious Affairs, Kuwait, 2007),
Introduction to the Islamic Worldview: Study of Selected Essential) and
Strategic Planning Capacity Building for Human Capital Development,
jointly with Hatim Talib, Saudi Arabia, Bahadar Advanced Advertising,
Listed in King Fahad Library Catalogue, Saudi Arabia, 2010. Apart from his
academic qualifications, Professor Berghout has other certificates in
various areas such as; Certificate of “Leading Strategic Deans Seriesâ€
(1), (2), and (3), 25-26 Oct, 2010, AKEPT, Certificate of Experts and Lead
Auditor on Quality Management System (ISO 9001: 2000), Certificate of
Training on Strategic Thinking and Managing Business Risk, Malaysia, 2008,
Certificate on Strategy: Building and Sustaining Competitive Advantage,
Harvard Club of Malaysia, July 2008, and Certificate on “Change
Leadership to Promote Teaching and Learningâ€, Malaysian Institute of
Management, 2008. Professor Berghout also served as the first General
Editor of the Journal of Islam in Asia, editorial member of Australian
Journal of Islamic Studies, Australia (former), Member of Editorial Board,
Journal of Islam in Asia, IIUM, Malaysia (current), Intellectual
Discourse, IIUM (former), Rotterdum Journal of Islamic Studies, Holland
(current), Nur Journal for Civilizational Studies, Turkey (current),
Editorial Board member of the International journal of “Islamiyat al
Marifah: Journal of Contemporary Islamic Thought†(current). Professor
Berghout has served in several administrative positions such as Head of
co-curricular activities, Deputy Dean Quality Assurance Unit, Deputy Dean
Corporate Strategy Unit, the Dean of Corporate Strategy and Quality
Assurance. iPMO Lead (December 2010-2012), Director of IIUM International
Sdn. Bhd (2012-2014), Company Director of Higher Education Sdn. Bhd.
International Islamic College (2014-2015) and Chairman of the Bureaux of
the Islamic Body for Quality and Accreditation under the Federation of the
Universities of the Islamic World. He also served as Covering Rector,
Deputy Rector (Research and Innovation), Deputy Rector (Academic) and
Deputy Rector (Student Affairs). He is currently the Deputy Rector,
Internationalisation, Industry and Community Relations (IIUM). Professor
Berghout lectures widely in international forums and conferences. He is
often invited as a keynote speaker in international conferences. He
presented papers in local and international conferences. He has received
several awards such as; Best Lecturer Award, Best Researcher Award,
outstanding research award and Ajman award for excellence. Apart from
this, he is selected as a consultant and advisor to several universities
and organizations locally and internationally. Furthermore, his biography
was included in (Marquis Who’s Who in the World, 22nd Edition, 2005 and
2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century (International -
Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England, 2005). Professor Berghout is also
involved in consultancy and training activities. Among other things,
invited as a contributing member on the Expert Groups Tasked to Come up
with the New Malaysian Prime Minister Agenda, “Towards 2057: Setting the
National Agenda: Dimensions for Changeâ€, First Printed 2009, Penerbit
UMT, UMT, Terengganu, invited expert with the Federation of Universities
of the Islamic World (FUIW) 2009-2015, invited advisor for Educational
Unit, Muslim Converts’ Association, Singapore, June 2010, invited
advisor for the strategic plan of University of Tabuk, KSA, May 2010,
invited as an advisor to Islamic University Rotterdam, Netherlands,
(International Relations and Academic Development, 2008 onwards), advisor
to International Institute of Advanced Islamic Studies, International and
Strategic Studies Institute, 2008, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and advisor to
Islamic University Madinah 2011-2013.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Linguistics and Literature ~ Linguistic Structures (Including Grammatical Structures and Lexicology) - Education and Parenting
- Natural Science ~ Biological Sciences ~ Ecology ~ Marine Ecology - Quality Assurance
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Islamic Civilization and Studies
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Other Education n.e.c. - Education and Parenting
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Other Education n.e.c. - Worldview and Creative Thinking
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Strategic Studies - Strategic Thinking and Performance Measurement
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Globalisation - Globalization Studies
Teaching Responsibilities
| BASIC PHILOSOPHY AND ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| BASIC PHILOSOPHYAND ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & ISLAMIC MOVEMENT | 1995/1996 |
| CREATIVE THINKING & PROBLEM SOLVING | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| CREATIVE THINKING AND PROBLEM SOLVING | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| CRITICAL REVIEW OF PHILOSOPHY IN ISLAM | 2000/2001 |
| EARLY DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT | 2001/2002 |
| ETHICS & FIQH FOR EVERYDAY LIFE | 2012/2013 |
| ETHICS AND FIQH OF CONTEMPORARY ISSUES | 2020/2021 |
| FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING (SISTER) | 2003/2004 |
| FAMILY MANAGEMENT AND PARENTING (SISTER) | 2004/2005 |
| HALAQAH 1 (SISTER) | 2003/2004 |
| HALAQAH 1 (SISTERS) | 2002/2003 |
| HALAQAH 2 (SISTER) | 2002/2003 |
| INTRO. TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY(ARABIC) | 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1998/1999 |
| INTRODUCTION TO FIQH | 1995/1996 |
| ISLAM IN MALAY HISTORY AND CULTURE | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| ISLAM, KNOWLEDGE & CIVILIZATION | 2000/2001 |
| ISLAMIC AQIDAH (ARABIC) | 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1997/1998 |
| ISLAMIC AQIDAH AND ETHICS | 2005/2006 |
| ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION | 2004/2005 2002/2003 1995/1996 |
| ISLAMIC DA`WAH I (ARABIC) | 1995/1996 |
| ISLAMIC POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS | 2006/2007 |
| ISLAMIC REVIVALISM: CHALLENGES AND PROSPECTS | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
| ISLAMICISATION OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
| LESSONS FROM SIRAH & ISLAMIC HISTORY | 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| LESSONS FROM SIRAH AND HISTORY OF ISLAM | 1999/2000 |
| MAN IN THE QU'RAN AND SUNNAH | 1996/1997 |
| METHODS OF DA'WAH | 1997/1998 1996/1997 |
| METHODS OF DA'WAH (ARABIC) | 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1997/1998 |
| MUSLIM MINORITIES | 2006/2007 |
| PARENTING(ARABIC) | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| PRINCIPLES OF LIVING WITH SUNNAH(ARABIC) | 1995/1996 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2022/2023 2019/2020 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY (ARABIC) | 1996/1997 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY AND THESIS WRITING | 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLY | 2021/2022 |
| SCIENCES OF THE QURAN I | 1994/1995 |
| TAWHID & THE METH. OF THE HUMAN SCIENCES | 1995/1996 |
| THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 |
| THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW, KNOWLEDGE AND CIVILIZATION | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
Research Projects
Completed
| 2020 - 2022 | Impact of Worldview on Family Empowerment Plans: Proposed Islamic Integrated Framework |
| 2019 - 2020 | Preparation of OIC Strategy for Family and Marriage Institution Empowerment |
| 2018 - 2018 | Preparation of Manual for the Implementation of University Performance Measurement Tool |
| 2017 - 2017 | Research and Training on : Conducting Writing Languages in Arabic Letters |
| 2017 - 2017 | Value Based Leadership for OIC Member Countries and Cultural Empowerment Program |
| 2017 - 2017 | Value Based Leadership Framework and Examples |
| 2014 - 2014 | Developing A Model of Maldives Islamic University and Strategic Plan |
| 2013 - 2014 | Internalisation of Higher Education : The Model of teh International Islamic University Malaysia |
| 2012 - 2013 | Foundation of Civilisational Development: A Comparative Analysis of Malik Bennabi and Said Nursi's View |
| 2012 - 2012 | Problems Encountered by Scholarships Students on Scholarship Schemes in both the Islamic University Madinah (KSA) and International Islamic University Malaysia: A Comparative Study |
| 2011 - 2012 | Systematic Study of University Quality System |
| 2010 - 2011 | Concept and Model Quality Learning in Islamic Perspective |
| 2009 - 2009 | Academic Performance Measurement : A Professional Development Programme for Faculty of Arts and Humanities King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia |
| 2009 - 2010 | The islamic model of civilizational development : Principles, frameworks and applications |
| 2009 - 2009 | Academic Assessment with Tabuk University |
| 2008 - 2010 | Leadership Development For Higher Education Reform Programme |
On-Going
| 2022 - Present | Women as Peace Agents (2021-2022): Path, Role and Family Rehabilitation |
| 2017 - Present | Interfaith and Harmony from Islamic Perspective |
| 2017 - Present | Role of the System of Values and Ethics on Individual and Society Security |
| 2014 - Present | Pembangunan Pelaksanaan Indeks Syariah Dalam Pentadbiran Negara |
| 2010 - Present | Islamization of Human Knowledge Research Unit (IOHK) |
Award & Recognition
| 05 Sep, 2019 | The Jewels of the Muslim World - OIC Today and Organization of Islamic Cooperation | International |
| 17 Dec, 2015 | Maulidur Rasul Award 2015 - IIUM | University |
| 14 Feb, 2015 | Vicennium Appreciation Award - Maa??din Academy, Kerala, India. | International |
| 14 Feb, 2011 | Ajman Award for Quality and Excellence, the Ruler of Ajman, - The Ruler of Ajman, Emirate of Ajman, United Arab Emirates | International |
| 02 Mar, 2007 | Outstanding Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 03 Mar, 2006 | Promising Researcher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 03 Mar, 2006 | Best Lecturer Award (2006) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Department Level | University |
| 09 Mar, 2005 | Best Lecturer Award (2005) - International Islamic University Malaysia, Department Level | University |
| 03 Jan, 2005 | Bioghraphy included 2000 Outstanding Intellectuals of the 21st Century - International - Bioghraphical Centre, Cambridge, England 2005 | International |
| 05 May, 2004 | Best Lecturer Award (2004) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
| 04 Mar, 2003 | Excellent Teacher Award - International Islamic University Malaysia | Kulliyyah |
| 03 Mar, 2003 | Best Lecturer Award (Kulliyyah Level 2003) - International Islamic University Malaysia | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
Book Section
| 2021 | Covid 19: a call to establish the foundation of good life (Hayatan Tayyibatan). In: KIRKHS, IIUM & Majlis Keselamatan Negara, ISBN: 978-967-19812-0-7, pp. 27-31 |
| 2020 | An Islamic model of civilisational development and sustainability: a Maqasidic approach. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789674910488, pp. 52-64 |
| 2019 | Internationalisation and global networking: rejuvenating international culture. In: IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-491-035-8, pp. 143-163 |
| 2017 | Understanding worldview: Islamic perspective. In: The International Institute of Islamic Thought (East and South East Asia), ISBN: 978-967-15622-7-7, pp. 3-50 |
| 2017 | Understanding worldview: Western perspective. In: The International Institute of Islamic Thought (East and South East Asia), ISBN: 978-967-15622-7-7, pp. 51-70 |
| 2013 | Internationalising a model of Islamic educational excellence. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182700, pp. 79-99 |
| 2013 | Internationalising a model of Islamic educational excellence. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674182700, pp. 79-99 |
| 2011 | The question of development in Islam: revitalising the role of worldview & civilizational vision. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225630, pp. 27-46 |
| 2011 | Values and education within the framework of Islamisation of knowledge. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225821, pp. 3-15 |
| 2009 | Al-akhirah (the last day). In: IIUM PRESS, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 171-191 |
| 2009 | Al-akhirah (the last day). In: IIUM PRESS, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 171-191 |
| 2009 | General overview and foundations of the Islamic worldview. In: IIUM PRESS, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 79-105 |
| 2009 | The Islamic worldview: glimpses on studies and definitions. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 1-33 |
| 2009 | Western worldview: historical development and definition of a concept. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 35-51 |
| 2009 | Worldview: objectives, kinds and approaches. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789675272479, pp. 53-77 |