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Nik Md. Saiful Azizi Bin Nik Abdullah

Academic Qualification

  • Doctor of Philosophy (Education) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Master of Islamic Studies (Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Studies) - Masters Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
  • Bachelor of Holy Quran and Islamic Studies - Bachelor Degree, Islamic University of Medina
  • Diploma Tahfiz Al-Quran Wal Qiraat JAKIM - Diploma, Darul Quran (JAKIM)
  • Sijil Tinggi Tahfiz Quran - Certificate, Others

Nik Md. Saiful Azizi Bin Nik Abdullah (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)

Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION

Other's position:

Deputy Dean, International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation

nikazizi@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nik Md Saiful Azizi Nik Abdullah  
Department of Curriculum and Instruction, 
Kulliyyah of Education,
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA   

Deputy Dean (Student Development & Community Engagement) 
International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), 
INTERNATIONAL ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY MALAYSIA     

Academic/Professional Qualifications 

Doctor of Philosophy (Education), International Islamic University Malaysia, Gombak, 2014. 
Master of Islamic Studies (Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Studies), Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), Bangi, 2009. 
Bachelor of Holy Quran and Islamic Studies, Islamic University of Medina, Saudi Arabia, 2004. 
Diploma Tahfiz Al-Quran Wal Qiraat JAKIM, Darul Quran (JAKIM), Malaysia, 1999.
Sijil Tinggi Tahfiz Quran, Kelantan 1998.



Expertise 

Islamic education, Curriculum and Instruction, Religious Studies, Quranic and Hadith Studies, and Tahfiz.   

Research Interests

Islamic & Religious Studies, Qur'anic and Sunnah Studies, Islamic education and Tahfiz Education.       

Emails: nikazizi@iium.edu.my 
Contact No.: Office: 03-6421 6381    /  HP: 019-9824437
                                       
Profile

Dr. Nik Md Saiful Azizi Nik Abdullah (1979), a Malaysian citizen, earned his bachelor's degree from Islamic University Madinah in Saudi Arabia, his master's degree from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, and his doctorate from IIUM. He has spoken at numerous conferences hosted by various countries, including Malaysia, Thailand, Turkey, and Indonesia. He has also published papers in the fields of Islamic education and Tahfiz education.   

Among his latest publications: “The art of quranic memorization: a meta-analysis (2023)”, “Design factors of potential assistive technology for memorizing al-quran learning experience among tahfiz students (2023)”, “Situational analysis among therapy practitioners in autism rehabilitation centres in Perlis: a preliminary study (2023)”.

He has been awarded as Top Researchers with the highest amount of grants received from 2019 -2021 by the Research Management Unit of International Islamic University Malaysia and Rector's Award for Special Contribution in 2016.          

He is currently an Associate Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instuction, Kulliyyah of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM).   


Area of Specialisation


  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Quranic and Hadith Studies - Islamic education and Tahfiz


Professional Membership


  • 2010 - 2021: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Dewan Huffaz Kebangsaan
  • 2016 - 2040: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Persatuan Ulama' Malaysia
  • 2017 - 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Committee), Persatuan Alumni Pelajar Arab Saudi Malaysia WASIM
  • 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Pertubuhan Intlektual Negara (PINTAR)


Teaching Responsibilities


ISLAMIZATION OF HUMAN KNOWLEDGE 2023/2024
THE INIMITABILITY OF THE QUR'AN 2023/2024


Research Projects


Completed
2021 - 2023 Development of module for Autism Rehabilitation Centre in Perlis
2020 - 2023 Modelling The Factors of Potential Assistive Technology for Tahfiz Students
2019 - 2023 PROFILING AND DEVELOPING AN ISLAMIC INTEGRATED SCHOOL AND TAHFIZ SCIENCE PERFORMANCE INDEX IN RELATION TO SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS
2019 - 2020 ISU PERKAHWINAN WARGA ROHINGYA DI MALAYSIA
2015 - 2019 Investigating the Current Curriculum in Teaching Arabic Language in Tahfiz Instituitions under JAKIM
2015 - 2020 Depiction of ?non-Muslims? in Secondary Islamic Studies Syllabus and its Impact on Muslim Students? Level of Religious Tolerance: International Islamic School Malaysia as a Case Study
2015 - 2020 Depiction of ?non-Muslims? in Secondary Islamic Studies Syllabus and its Impact on Muslim Students? Level of Religious Tolerance: International Islamic School Malaysia as a Case Study
2015 - 2019 Factors Underlying Students Motivation in Tahfiz Class in Selected Private Islamic Secondary Schools in Selangor
On-Going
2023 - Present PROJEK PENYELIDIKAN SEMAKAN KEDUA BAGI PROJEK TERJEMAHAN BAHASA MELAYU KUTUB SITTAH, ATHAR FOUNDATION
2022 - Present Design and Development of Verified Islamic Resources Index (VERI)
2022 - Present Development and Evaluation of THAT Learning Model
2021 - Present A framework for Qur'anic Based Lifelong Learning Module for the Elderly
2019 - Present HUMANIZING EDUCATION: A FRAMEWORK FOR MALAYS? STUDENT-CHARACTER BUILDING IN REALIZING THE NATIONAL PHILOSOPHY OF EDUCATION (FPK)
2017 - Present The Encyclopedia of Muslim Scholars of Nusantara Project (Part 2: 19th - 20th Century)


Award & Recognition


28 Nov, 2023 TOKOH AL-HAFIZ 2023 - State of Kelantan State
19 Oct, 2023 Silver Medal - Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia International
25 Jun, 2023 Silver Award - International Innovation Arsvot Malaysia International
02 Dec, 2022 Gold Medal - International Competition on Sustainable Education 2022 International
26 Jun, 2022 Gold Medal - International Innovation ARSVOT Malaysia International
10 Dec, 2021 Top Researchers with the highest amount of grants received from 2019 -2021 - Others University
30 Nov, 2021 Best Presenter Award (Bronze Medal Award) in International Conference on Islamic Contemporary and Management (ICICM 2021) - KUIPs International
30 Nov, 2021 Best Research Award (Gold Medal Award) in International Conference on Islamic Contemporary and Management (ICICM 2021) - KUIPs International
26 Jan, 2016 Rector's Award for Special Contribution - International Islamic University Malaysia University
22 Jan, 2016 Best Paper Award in International Language and Tourism Conference (ILTC 2016) - International Islamic University Malaysia International


Publications


Article

2023 Design factors of potential assistive technology for memorizing al-quran learning experience among tahfiz students. Alam Cipta, 16 (1) pp. 21-27
2023 Situational analysis among therapy practitioners in autism rehabilitation centres in Perlis: a preliminary study. International Journal of Academic Research in Business and Social Sciences, 13 (4) pp. 1416-1434
2023 The art of quranic memorization: a meta-analysis. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 31 (2 (June 2023)) pp. 787-801
2022 Enhancing the development of students' Islamic identity in Islamic higher education. Progresiva: Journal Pemikiran dan Pendidikan Islam, 11 (2) pp. 87-103
2022 Enhancing the development of students’ Islamic identity in Islamic higher education. Progresiva: Jurnal Pemikiran dan Pendidikan Islam, 11 (2) pp. 87-103
2022 Etiquette factors of Quran memorization for Tahfiz students. Tinta Artikulasi Membina Ummah (TAMU), 8 (2) pp. 43-55
2022 Exploring students’ motivation in tahfiz class in selected private Islamic secondary schools: a case study. UMRAN - International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies, 9 (1) pp. 79-96
2022 Exploring teachers' experience with student character development: a comparative analysis. Islāmiyyāt, 44 (1) pp. 65-80
2021 Addressing the poor akhlak of children from the perspective of Islamic education teachers: a case study. Journal of Contemporary Issues in Business and Government, 27 (6) pp. 360-376
2021 Cabaran guru dalam pengajaran digital secara maya dan kesediaan murid pasca Covid-19 [Teacher challenges in online teaching and student readiness post Covid-19}. Sains Insani, 6 (2) pp. 206-213
2021 Exploring student motivation in quranic memorization in selected Islamic secondary schools (a case study). Al-Hayat: Journal of Islamic Education (AJIE), 5 (1) pp. 100-121
2021 Exploring the challenges of sustaining Qur’anic memorization: a case study. Journal of Islamic Educational Research, 6 () pp. 1-17
2021 Jawi Writing in Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Subject at Secondary School; Issues and Challenges. Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies, 1 (1) pp. 123-141
2021 Jawi writing in Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah subject at secondary school; issues and challenges. BALAGH: Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies, 1 (1) pp. 123-141
2021 Jawi writing in al-Quran and al-Sunnah subject at secondary school: issues and challenges. Al-Turath: Journal of Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah, 6 (2) pp. 78-88
2021 Keperluan Penilaian Pelaksanaan Mata Pelajaran Maharat Al-Quran di Sekolah Menengah Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab. Jurnal al-Turath, 6 (1) pp.
2021 Kesediaan dan kefahaman guru maharat Al-Quran terhadap pembelajaran abad ke-21 di sekolah menengah tahfiz model ulul albab [tahfiz model ulul albab teachers’ readiness and understanding in implementing and facilitating 21st century Learning]. Journal of Quran Sunnah Education & Special Needs, 5 (2) pp. 93-102
2021 Madrasa’s social capital in the context of hilly communities dynamics: the case of Madrasa Maarif Kokap in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilisational Studies (IJRCS), 4 (2) pp. 113-136
2021 Tahfiz model ulul albab teacher’s readiness and understanding in implementing and facilitating 21st century learning. BALAGH Journal of Islamic and Humanities Studies, 1 (2) pp. 353-361
2021 Tahfiz students’ experiences in memorizing the Qur’an: unveiling their motivating factors and challenges. IIUM Journal of Educational Studies (IJES), 9 (2) pp. 42-63
2021 The needs of huffaz quran in learning arabic language and the relationship between memorizing quran and understanding Arabic language. Al-Qanatir International Journal of Islamic Studies, 23 (1) pp. 1-13
2021 ممارسات تثبيت حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الحفاظ في المرحلة الجامعية ماليزيا Mumarasat tathbit hifz al-Qur'an al-karim lada al-hafaz fi al-marhalat al-jami'iyah Maliziya. Jurnal al-Turath, 6 (1) pp. 91-98
2021 ممارسات تثبيت حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الحفاظ في المرحلة الجامعية ماليزيا وعلاقتها بفهم الآيات القرآنية واستيعاب اللغة العربية. أبحاث محكَّمة "النتاج العلمي في تعليم اللغة العربية لغير الناطقين بها, 1 () pp. 284-296
2020 Sejarah Dan Kaedah Pelaksanaan Tahfiz Model Ulul Albab, Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia: Kajian Di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Kuala Lumpur.. Jurnal Darul Quran, 24 () pp. 145-169
2020 The Perceptions of Teachers and Students Towards the Ulul Albab Curriculum: A Case Study of SMAKL. AL-BURHĀN, 4 (2) pp. 26-52
2019 Challenges and difficulties in memorizing the Qurʾan in the tahfiz classes among secondary learners. al-Burhan :Journal of Qurʾān and Sunnah Studies, 3 (2) pp. 1-14
2019 Metodologi Haji Abdullah al-qari dalam penulisan buku bidang hadis. Jurnal al-Turath, 4 (2) pp. 37-49
2019 Penulisan jawi dalam mata pelajaran pendidikan al-quran dan al-sunnah di peringkat menengah : isu dan cabaran. Journal KIAS, 14 () pp. 1-20
2018 Prospects and potencies of tahfiz al-Quran education through the modernization on Malaysia. Jurnal Darul Quran, 22 () pp. 149-170
2017 The concept of murabbi in Muslim education with reference to selected teaching methods of the prophet Muhammad (ٍٍٍِSAW). Al-Shajarah, Special Issue: Education () pp. 331-362
2017 الأغراض البلاغية للتشبيه في القرآن الكريم والإفادة منها في تدريس البلاغة للناطقين بغير العربية. [Eloquence and analogies and how it can be applied to teach Arabic to non-native speakers]. Al-Lisan International Journal for Linguistic & Literary Study, 1 (2) pp. 166-183
2017 تحدّيات حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الطلاب في دار في القرآن الكريم التابعة لإدارة الشؤون ماليزيا: دراسة حالة الإسلامية الماليزية (JAKIM). Jurnal Darul Quran, 21 () pp. 211-234
2016 Motivational orientations and learning strategies among undergraduate students in study circle course. Asian Social Science, 12 (6) pp. 179-187
2011 Keunikan Metadologi Hafazan al-Quran Deobandy dari India. AL-BAYAN: Jurnal al-Qur'an dan al-Hadith, (9) pp.
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Kewujudan al-kulliyyāt di sisi Ibnu Taimiyyah dan kesannya terhadap teologi falsafah beliau: kajian terhadap isbat sifat Allah. In: Seminar Antarabangsa Ilmu Wahyu dan Turath Ke 5 (SIWAT-5),
2023 Konsep tauhid menurut Hamka dan pengaruhnya terhadap dakwah islah beliau. In: International Conference on The Contributions of Hamka on Islam and Humanity (ICCHIH 2023),
2023 Teachers’ awareness on the use of technology in teaching islamic education a study at Setiabudi secondary school, Gombak, Selangor. In: The 3rd Education, Science and Technology International Conference (ESTETIC),
2023 The impact of Tahfiz programme on students’ religiosity: a case study. In: International Conference on Global Educational Research 2023 (ICoGER),
2022 Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road ahead. In: Al Farabi 11th International Conference on Social Sciences,
2022 Academic tahfiz schools in Malaysia: challenges, insights, and the road forward. In: 11th International Conference on Social Sciences,
2022 Konstruksi falsafah sains Islam menerusi Ibnu Taymiyyah: kerangka teori hubungan akal dengan wahyu dan sebab-akibat sebagai contoh. In: International Conference on Ummah (ICU) 2022,
2022 Memperkenalkan ‘Intelligent Design’ sebagai model Islamisasi sains. In: International Conference on the Integration of Knowledge in Higher Education (ICIOK 2022),
2022 Memperkenalkan ‘Intelligent Design’ sebagai model releventisasi ilmu wahyu. In: International Conference on the Integration of Knowledge in Higher Education (ICIOK 2022),
2021 A situational analysis among therapy practitioners in autism rehabilitation centres in Perlis: a preliminary study. In: International Conference on Islam Contemporary and Management (ICICM2021),
2021 Al-Zarnuji and Al-Attas’ thoughts of education: the analysis and discussion. In: 4th International Conference of Languages, Education and Tourism (ICLET) 2021,
2021 Current Educational Behavior in Malaysia. In: The New Era: Challenge and Opportunity in Education 4.0,
2021 Sustainable Approaches To Qur’anic Memorization: Exploring Tahfiz Secondary School Graduates Experiences. In: 4th International Conference of Languages, Education and Tourism 2021,
2020 Norma Baharu: Cabaran Pengajaran Digital secara maya pasca COVID 19. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Majlis Dekan Pendidikan Universiti Awam Malaysia 2020,
2020 Shama'il Muhammadiyah: relationship with non-Muslim (Tasamuh). In: IIUM Library Ibadah Camp 2020,
2020 Shama'il Muhammadiyah: Relationship with non-Muslim (Tasamuh). In: Library Ibadah Camp 2020,
2020 ممارسات تثبيت حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الحفاظ في المرحلة الجامعية ماليزيا وعلاقتها بفهم الآيات القرآنية واستيعاب اللغة العربية Mumarasat tathbit hifz al-Qur'an al-karami lada ahlafaz yafamlirihlat ijmaliyat Maliziya wa 'alaqatiha bi-fahm aalaiyat al-Quraniyat wa isti'ab al-lughat al-'Arabiyah. In: 7th International Conference on Arabic Language and Literature,
2019 Tuan Hussain Kedah dan sumbangan beliau dalam Pendidika Islam. In: PERSIDANGAN ANTARABANGSA TOKOH ULAMA MELAYU NUSANTARA 2019 (PAnTUMN2019) kali ke-3,
2018 The implementation of Usrah in the International Islamic University Malaysia and its contributions to holistic student development. In: 6th International Prophetic Heritage Conference (SWAN) 2018,
2017 Development of students’ character through usrah education as lifelong learning: Case study in the International Islamic University Malaysia. In: International Conference on Lifelong Learning for Islamic Education (ICLLIE) 2017,
2017 Implementation of Wasatiyyah concepts through Islamic studies syllabus at Islamic universities in Malaysia: a case study in International Islamic University Malaysia = تحقيق الوسطية من خلال مناهج الدراسات الإسلامية في الجامعات الإسلامية : دراسة حالة في الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية ماليزيا = Pelaksanaan konsep wasatiyah di universiti-universiti Islam di Malaysia: kajian Kes di Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM). In: Khayr Ummah Conference 2017,
2017 Isu dalam pengajaran dan pembelajaran hifz al-Quran di Malaysia. In: Kursus Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran Hifz Al-Quran,
2017 Pengajaran dan pembelajaran hifz Al-Qur’an menggunakan teknologi: Satu analisis. In: Kursus Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Hifz al-Quran,
2017 Pengajaran dan pembelajaran hifz al-Quran: sejarah dan perkembangan. In: Kursus Pembelajaran dan Pengajaran Hifz al-Quran,
2017 Significance of hajj: Total action. In: Office of the Deputy Rector- Internationalisation & Industry and Community Relations (ODRIICR) Ibadah Camp Program,
2017 Sumbangan Haji Abdullah Al-Qari dalam memartabatkan dakwah dan penulisan al-Sunnah di Malaysia: kajian terhadap karya berkaitan al-Sunnah. In: Persidangan Antarabangsa Tokoh Ulama Melayu Nusantara 2017 (PAnTUMN2017),
2017 Tafsir Surah Al-Baqarah ayat 177-186. In: ODRIICR Ibadah Camp 2017,
2017 Tarbiah al-Quran membentuk jati diri guru. In: Seminar Tahfiz Guru-guru Tahfiz MITS dan KAFA Kali Kedua Peringkat Negeri Selangor,
2017 استراتيجيات جديدة نحو التعليم والتعلم المستمر. In: International Conference on Lifelong Learning for Islamic Education (ICLLIE) 2017,
2017 الدافعية الذاتية وحاجة الفرد لِلاسْتِمرارِيَّة في التعلم. In: International Conference on Lifelong Learning for Islamic Education (ICLLIE) 2017,
2016 Significance of hajj: total action. In: Library Ibadah Camp,
2016 Sumbangan Haji Abdullah Al-Qari dalam memartabatkan dakwah Al-Sunnah al-Nabawiyyah dan penulisan di Nusantara: kajian terhadap karya-karya al-Sunnah. In: International Prophetic Heritage Conference (SWAN2016),
2016 التحدّيات في حفظ القرآن الكريم لدى الشباب في مؤسسة التحفيظ دار القرآن ماليزيا: دراسة حالة. In: International Language and Tourism Conference 2016 (ILTC 2016),
2014 Wisdom in teaching profession as a best career choice: an introspective analysis. In: Seminar Kebangsaan Kali ke IV: Majlis Dekan Pendidikan IPTA 2013,
Book

2020 Sejarah dan perkembangan pendidikan tahfiz al-Quran di malaysia : edisi II. Darul Quran, Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-43708-5-5
2019 دراسات في نصوص الدعوة الاسلامية. Alnil Enterprise, ISBN: 9789671684603
Book Section

2018 CHALLENGES FACING SCHOOL STUDENTS IN QUR’AN MEMORIZATION: A QUALITATIVE STUDY. In: UNISZA, ISBN: , pp. 365-374
2016 Pelaksanaan Mata Pelajaran Hifz al-Quran berdasarkan kurikulum Tahfiz model Ulul Albab : kajian di Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama Kuala Lumpur. In: Darul Quran Jakim, ISBN: 978-983-43708-1-7, pp. 117-129
2016 Perceived learning, motivation and learning strategy among study circle (halaqah) students in IIUM. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-203-1, pp. 143-173
2016 Perceived learning, motivation and learning strategy among study circle (halaqah) students in IIUM. In: Institut Terjemahan & Buku Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-967-460-203-1, pp. 143-173
Monograph

2017 Factors underlying students motivation in tahfiz class in selected private Islamic secondary schools in Selangor. In: ,