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Academic Qualification
- PhD in Islamic Law - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Durham
- Master in Law - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor in Law - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor in Syariah - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Matriculation - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia
Mohamad Asmadi Bin Abdullah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
masmadi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
An Assistant Professor in the Department of Islamic Law, Mohamad Asmadi obtained his LLB from the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 1997. In 1998, he completed an IIUM Syariah double degree programme, and in 2000, completed his Master in Comparative Laws (MCL) at the same university in and Ph.D in the field of Islamic Estate Planning in 2006 at the Durham University, United Kingdom. His PhD thesis was entitled "The Concept of Tarikah in the Islamic Law of Succession with Special Reference to the Practices of the Civil Courts and the Syariah Courts in Malaysia". He was a Deputy Dean, Admission and Management Division (AMAD), IIUM from 2011- 2012.From 2011-2013, he served OSK Investment Bank as a member of its Shariah Committee. Currently, he is also a member of Shariah Committee of OCBC Al-Amin.
He has presented papers both locally and abroad and has produced several articles and books in the field of Family Law. Among his articles are "A Study on the Shariah Decision- Making Processes Adopted by the Shariah Committee in Malaysian Islamic Financial Institutions", published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (13). "The Implementation of Shariah Governance Framework of 2010: Advantages and Constraints", published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (13). "The Concept of Fatwa (Islamic Verdict) in Malaysia and the Constitutional Dilemma: A Legislation or Legal Opinion?", published by International Journal of Business and Law, Vol. 4, Issue 3 (June) 2014, "When Halal and Haram Meet the Haram Prevails? An Analysis of the Maxim and Its Application in Contemporary Issues" published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6(11): 199-205, 2012 (SCOPUS), "Wives' Right to the Government Retirement Benefit: Is It Syariah Compliant or Subject to Fara`id Distribution?", published in (2012) Journal of Islamic Law Review 1270-146, Is a Nominee a Trustee or a Beneficiary? A Study on the Islamic Legal Maxim In Contracts Effects is Given to Intention and Meaning and Not Words and Forms and Its Relevance to the Nomination Concept and Practice in the Administration of A Muslim's Estate in Malaysia", published in (2012) Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (11) (Online) (SCOPUS), The Entitlement of the Bayt al-Mal to a Muslim Praepositus' Estates: An Analysis on the Right of a Muslim to Bequeath without Obtaining a Consent from the Bayt al-Mal", published in International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, (Online), 269, "The Implications of Ghubn in Islamic Contracts: An Analysis of Current Practices", published in Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 7(13): (SCOPUS) and "Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Benefit: Ownership and Distribution Issues in Malaysia", published in Journal of Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance, Vol. 5, no. 3.
He has presented papers both locally and abroad and has produced several articles and books in the field of Family Law. Among his articles are "A Study on the Shariah Decision- Making Processes Adopted by the Shariah Committee in Malaysian Islamic Financial Institutions", published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (13). "The Implementation of Shariah Governance Framework of 2010: Advantages and Constraints", published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 8 (13). "The Concept of Fatwa (Islamic Verdict) in Malaysia and the Constitutional Dilemma: A Legislation or Legal Opinion?", published by International Journal of Business and Law, Vol. 4, Issue 3 (June) 2014, "When Halal and Haram Meet the Haram Prevails? An Analysis of the Maxim and Its Application in Contemporary Issues" published by the Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6(11): 199-205, 2012 (SCOPUS), "Wives' Right to the Government Retirement Benefit: Is It Syariah Compliant or Subject to Fara`id Distribution?", published in (2012) Journal of Islamic Law Review 1270-146, Is a Nominee a Trustee or a Beneficiary? A Study on the Islamic Legal Maxim In Contracts Effects is Given to Intention and Meaning and Not Words and Forms and Its Relevance to the Nomination Concept and Practice in the Administration of A Muslim's Estate in Malaysia", published in (2012) Australian Journal of Basic and Applied Sciences, 6 (11) (Online) (SCOPUS), The Entitlement of the Bayt al-Mal to a Muslim Praepositus' Estates: An Analysis on the Right of a Muslim to Bequeath without Obtaining a Consent from the Bayt al-Mal", published in International Journal of Social Sciences and Humanity Studies, Vol. 4, No. 1, (Online), 269, "The Implications of Ghubn in Islamic Contracts: An Analysis of Current Practices", published in Journal of Applied Sciences Research, 7(13): (SCOPUS) and "Takaful (Islamic Insurance) Benefit: Ownership and Distribution Issues in Malaysia", published in Journal of Islamic Economics, Banking and Finance, Vol. 5, no. 3.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Usul Fiqh, Inheritance, Islamic Wealth Management
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Islamic Finance ~ Islamic Banking
Teaching Responsibilities
AL-MIRATH FI AL-SHARI'AH AL-ISLAMIYYA (ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION) | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
INSTRU. PERAN. HARTA ISLAM & PENG. PESAKA | 2006/2007 |
INTRODUCTION TO SHARIAH | 2012/2013 |
ISLAMIC BANKING LAW AND TAKAFUL | 2022/2023 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE | 2016/2017 |
ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE (USUL FIQH) | 2010/2011 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF BANKING AND TAKAFUL | 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION | 2015 2014 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF SUCCESSION (ARABIC) | 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF TRANSACTION | 2013 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2008 |
ISLAMIC LAW OF TRANSACTIONS | 2015/2016 |
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM I | 2015/2016 2006/2007 2005/2006 2001/2002 |
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM I (ARABIC) | 2001/2002 |
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM II | 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
ISLAMIC TRANSACTIONS & FINANCE (MUAMALAT) | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 |
ISLAMIC WEALTH MANAGEMENT | 2013 2011 2010/2011 2009/2010 2009 |
PENGURUSAN HARTA PESAKA | 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
PENGURUSAN HARTA PUSAKA | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION I | 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
PROBATE AND THE LAW OF SUCCESSION II | 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 |
QURANIC AYAT & HADITH ON LAW I (ARABIC) | 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
QURANIC AYAT & HADITH ON LAW II (ARABIC) | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
THE LAW OF SUCCESSION | 2018/2019 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
TRANSACTION IN ISLAMIC LAW I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
TRANSACTION IN ISLAMIC LAW I (ARABIC) | 2020/2021 |
TRANSACTION IN ISLAMIC LAW II | 2008/2009 |
TRANSACTIONS IN ISLAMIC LAW I | 2010/2011 2007/2008 |
TRANSACTIONS IN ISLAMIC LAW II (ARABIC) | 2017/2018 |
USUL AL FIQH I | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2012/2013 |
USUL AL FIQH I (ARABIC) | 2017/2018 2016/2017 |
USUL AL FIQH I (PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC JURISPRUDENCE I) | 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
USUL AL FIQH II | 2019/2020 2013/2014 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
USUL AL FIQH II (ARABIC) | 2018/2019 |
USUL AL FIQH IV (ARABIC) | 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
USUL AL-FIQH II | 2008/2009 |
Research Projects
Completed
2016 - 2019 | The Objectives of Shariah in Nomination for the Payment of Takaful Benefits |
2009 - 2012 | The Issue of Ownership and Hibah of Takaful Benefits |
On-Going
2021 - Present | The Right of Inheritance of the Offspring of an Irregular Marriage in the Islamic Law of Inheritance |
2017 - Present | Al-`Adl (justice) and Ihsan (benevolent) in Islamic Jurisprudence: A study on the concept of Equity in Islamic Law. |
2016 - Present | A Study on the Application of Qawa'id Fiqhiyyah (Islamic Legal Maxims) by the Shari'ah Committee in Approving Islamic Banking and Takaful Products in Malaysia |
2016 - Present | A Study on the Maxim and Its Application in Islamic Banking and Takaful Industries |
2016 - Present | A Study on the Rules of Priority Applicable to the 'Asabah Heir in the Islamic Inheritance |
2014 - Present | The Influence of Jahiliyy Custom on Islamic Law of Successdion on the Entitlement of Legal Heirs to the Deceased Muslim Estates |
2013 - Present | A Study on the Entitlement of the Agnatic Grandfather under Laws of Successions; the Malaysian Law and the Shariah Perspective |
2011 - Present | A Critical Study on bab al-Khiyar on the Book Magni al-Muhtaj (RU 2011) |
2011 - Present | A Nominee is a Trustee or Beneficiary? A Study on the Islamic Maxim "Meanings are Taken into Consideration and not the Words" and Its Relevance to the Nomination Concept and Practice in the Administration of a Muslim's Estate in Malaysia (RU 2011) |
2008 - Present | Studing the Feasibility of Appointing Female Judges in Malaysian Shari'ah Courts from Islamic Jurisprudence Perspective? |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2010 | Rules of the derivation of laws for reforming the people ( Qawa'id al-ahkam fi islah al-anam). IBFIM, ISBN: 9789834377762 |