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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
Conference or Workshop Item
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: , |