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 Series”
(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 Learning”, 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 Change”, 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.

• 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

BASIC PHILOSOPHY AND ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW	2023/2024 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	2023/2024 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
ISLAMIC REVIVALISM: PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS	2023/2024
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	2023/2024 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

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

2023 - Present	Review of the curriculum and Delivery of Islamic Civilisation Programmes In Universities and institutions of Higher Education in Malaysia: Civilisational Madani Approach
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)

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

Article

2020	أهمية التزكية في تربية الإنسان من خلال الرؤية الحضارية الإسلامية = Significance of purification (tazkia) in man’s education according to Islamic civilisational vision. Journal Usuludin, Academy of Islamic Studies, University Malaya, 48 (02) pp. 1-33
2020	أهمية المقاربة الحضارية في تفعيل التراث: مداخل توجيهية = Significance of civilisational approach in activating heritage: key guidelines = Kepentingan pendekatan tamadun dalam mengaktifkan warisan: garis panduan utama. Journal of Islam in Asia, 17 (4) pp. 1-40
2018	Importance of value-based education on civilisational development. Journal of Education and Social Sciences, 11 (1) pp. 54-61
2018	The anti-Islamism discourse; the case of al-Buti. Al-Shajarah, 23 (1) pp. 183-206
2018	الحاجة إلى الرؤية الحضارية في تجديد التعليم والتربية الإسلامية = Urgency of civilisational approach for the renewal of Islamic learning and education. Journal of Islam in Asia, 15 (3: Special Issue: Integration of Islamic Revealed Knowledge into Humanities and Social Sciences) pp. 1-35
2017	Integrated model of civilisational development an Islamic perspective = Model bersepadu pembangunan sivil satu perspektif Islam. Journal of Islam in Asia, 14 (1) pp. 179-202
2017	Reviving Islamic civilisation: why applied virtues and culture matter?. Pelancaran Institut Tamadun Antarabangsa Tamadun Islam dan Dunia Melayu, () pp. 36-37
2017	مفهوم "طاعة الحاكم" في الفكر السياسي الإسلامي: دراسة أحاديث الطاعة = The concept of "Obedience to the ruler" in Islamic political thought: a Prophetic saying study of obedience = Konsep ketaatan kepada pemerintah dalam pemikiran politik Islam: satu kajian hadith-hadith ketaatan. At-Tajdid, 21 (42) pp. 9-50
2016	Social relations network in building civilization an analysis of its significance. Journal of Islam in Asia, 13 (2) pp. 152-168
2016	Valorizing time as a civilizational asset: glimpses into the views of Malik Bennabi and Said Nursi. Al-Shajarah: Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), 21 (2) pp. 119-133
2015	The pattern of cycle of civilization: resemblance between Ibn Khaldun and Malik Bennabi’s views = Corak kitaran ketamadunan persamaan di antara pendapat Ibn Khaldun dan Malik Bennabi. Journal of Islam in Asia, 12 (1) pp. 228-245
2013	Importance of religion, man and knowledge in civilizational development: Views of Malik Bennabi and Sa‘id Nursi. Journal of Islam in Asia, 10 (2) pp. 98-117
2012	Enhancing affective domain in training science based teachers: towards an Islamic approach. Revelation and Science, 2 (2) pp. 85-94
2011	Educational excellence in the Islamic world : enhancing global quality and strategy planning. Arab Journal for Quality Assurance in Higher Education, (8) pp. 146-171
2011	Islamisation in modern sciences: the way forward. Revelation and Science, 1 (3) pp. 21-34
2011	مفهوما التعارف والتدافع وموقعهما في الحوار من المنظور الإسلامي (Mafhuman al-ta'aruf wa-al-tadafu' wa mawqi'uhuma fi al-hiwar min al-manzur al-Islami). Islamiyat al Ma'rifah, 63 (16) pp. 75-104
2007	وحدة التحليل من الدولة إلى الحضارة العالمية دراسة في رؤية ابن خلدون ومالك بن نبي = The unit of analysis from the state to universal civilization. At-Tajdid, 11 (21) pp. 83-110

Conference or Workshop Item

2020	Perspectives of integration of Islamic sciences and values into academic curriculum: (Value-based approach). In: International Seminar & Workshop on: Islamic Learning in Eastern-Central Europe: Historical Features and Contemporary Perspective,
2020	The challenge of future education for building sustainable strategic developmental economies = تحدي التعليم المستقبلي لبناء اقتصادات التنمية الاستراتيجية المستدامة. In: 10th International Conference on Economy and the Challenges,
2020	Understanding the characteristics & organic unity of the Qur’an. In: International Conference on: Engaging with Obscure Quranic and Hadith Texts in Classical and Modern Literature,
2020	Understanding the characteristics & organic unity of the Qur'an. In: The Inaugural Jamalullalil Chair for Prophetic Sunnah International Conference (JCICI),
2018	Implementation of roadmap of the performance measurement mechanism for the universities of the Islamic world. In: Expert Meating on the Implementation of the Performance Measurement Mechanism for the Universities of the Islamic World,
2017	جهود المملكة العربية السعودية في نشر السلام والحوار العالمي والدور الحيوي لمركز الملك سلمان للسلام العالمي. In: ندوة الحج الكبرى، مكة المكرمة,
2017	نحو مقاربة حضارية لتفعيل دور الدين والتعليم الإسلامي في التجديد الثقافي للأمة. In: المؤتمر الدولي حول: الإسلام والعالم : من المأزق إلى المخرج,
2016	مقاربة حضارية لتجديد التعليم الإسلامي المعاصر: تخريج القيادات وتنمية قدرات الإبداع والإبتكار. In: The 1st International Conference on Islam & Contemporary Issues in The Islamic World: Challenges & Way Forward (ICIC-2016),
2009	Quality and planning in higher education: implementation of quality management system and strategic planning at IIUM. In: International Conference on Quality and Applications in Higher Education,

Book

2018	Ahmad Domocao Alonto: (1914-2002): his contribution towards Islamic thought in the Philippines. USIM Press, ISBN: 978-967-440-524-3
2018	Al-Shajarah: Special Issue, Islamic Banking and Finance, 2018. IIUM Press, ISBN: 1394-6870
2016	الرؤية الكونيه الإسلامية والتجديد: دراسة من منظورحضاري. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-2957-85-0
2010	نباء قدرات التفكير الاستراتيجي لتنمية مواردخا البشرية. Bahadur Advanced Advertising Est, ISBN: 978-603-00-2298-4
2009	Introduction to the Islamic worldview: study of selected essentials. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789675272479
2007	الشهود الحضاري للأمة الوسط في عصر العولمة = The civilized witnesses of the middle nation in the era of globalization. وزارة الأوقاف والشؤون الإسلامية, ISBN: 99906-90-69-3
2006	نحو نظرية إسلامية في التجدد الحضاري : إسهامات بديع الزمان النورسي. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-2957-95-8
2005	مدخل التجديد الحضاري وآفاقه العالمية: دراسة في فكر مالك بن نبي. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 983-2957-83-4
2005	مناهج الدعوة المجتمع المتعدد الأديان والأجناس = Advocacy approaches are multi-religious and multi-ethnic. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789832957348
2003	مشروع الفكر الحضاري: ضرورة تجديد الإنسان والفكر والتربية والثقافة. Aslita Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 983-2908-06-2

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