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Mohammed R. M. Elshobake

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D in Law - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Public Law - Masters Degree, Islamic University of Gaza
  • Bachelor in Shariah and Law - Bachelor Degree, Islamic University of Gaza
  • Postdoctoral Fellowship - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia

Mohammed R. M. Elshobake (Dr.)

Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS

Other's position:

Head, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws


mshobake@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile


Dr. Mohammed Rafiq Moumen Elshobake is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Civil Law, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL). He joined the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in November 2021 and he is teaching courses in the Department of Civil Law and the Department of Islamic Law. He has completed his Postdoctoral Fellowship at Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL) in October 2021. He obtained his Ph.D. in Law from Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia in 2019, and he won the award for Best student: Doctor of Philosophy (Law). He obtained a bachelor's degree in Shariah and Law (Islamic law & Civil law) from the Islamic University of Gaza with a grade of "Excellent with Honors". He also completed a master’s degree in Public Law from the Islamic University of Gaza with Excellent. He worked as a lecturer at several universities and colleges in Gaza, Palestine. He has published articles related to Islamic law & Civil law in local and international journals. Moreover, he has participated in many international research conferences. Dr. Elshobake has special research interests in the following fields: 1. Comparative Criminal Law. 2. International law including Public International Law, International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Human Rights Law. 3. Other branches of Public Law including Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, and Financial Law and Taxation. 4. Legal practice in relation to Criminal Procedures and Alternative Dispute Resolution. 5. Islamic law including Fiqh, Usul Al-Fiqh, Maqasid Al-Shariah, Islamic Criminal law, Family law, Zakat, Waqf and Quran sciences.



Area of Specialisation


  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Islamic Family Law
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Taxation Law 109 - Financial and Tax Law
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ International Law (Including Public and Private International Law, Law of the Sea, International Trade Law) - International law including Public International Law, International Criminal Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Human Rights Law.
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Human Rights
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Governance - Good Governance
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Criminal Law - Comparative Criminal Law
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Constitutional Law - Constitutional Law
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Administrative Law - Administrative Law
  • Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Other Syariah Law n.e.c. - Zakat & Waqf
  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Fiqh, Usul Al-Fiqh, Maqasid Al-Shariah, Islamic Criminal Fiqh and Quran sciences


Professional Membership


  • 2016 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of the Palestine Scholars Association, Gaza ), Palestine Scholars Association, Gaza
  • 2016 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Full Member of the international scientific platform "ARID"), The international scientific platform "ARID", UK
  • 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Palestine Scholars Association in the Diaspora ), Palestine Scholars Association in the Diaspora
  • 2017 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Global Association for Humanities and Social Science Research (GAHSSR)), Global Research & Development Services (GRDS)
  • 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Teaching and Education Research Association (TERA)), Eurasia Research
  • 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Social Science and Humanities Research Association (SSHRA)), Eurasia Research
  • 2019 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of the Union of Palestinian Academics), The Union of Palestinian Academics
  • 2021 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Full Member of the International Society for Development and Sustainability (ISDS)), International Society for Development and Sustainability, Japan
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa, USA ), Association for the Study of the Middle East and Africa
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Permanent member of Palestinian Young Researchers Forum), Palestinian Young Researchers Forum
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), International Academic Association on Planning, Law, and Property Rights (PLPR)
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Fellow), Society for Advanced Legal Studies (SALS)
  • 2023 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime member and member of the founding committee), Palestinian Union of Academics and Competencies
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime member), International Future of Law Association
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime member), Arab Council for Academics and Competencies
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (ROYAL FELLOW of the International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development (IOASD)), International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development (IOASD)
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Studies Association, University of Connecticut
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (FELLOW of the Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (SAS Society)), Scholars Academic and Scientific Society (SAS Society)
  • 2024 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), International Union of Muslim Scholars (IUMS)
  • 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member of Research Unit International Law and Maritime Affairs (ILMA)), Research Management Centre (RMC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)


Teaching Responsibilities


COMPARATIVE LAW 2024/2025
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW 2021/2022
INTRODUCTION TO PUBLIC INT. LAW 2025/2026 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISLAMIC INTERNATIONAL LAW 2023/2024 2022/2023
LAW OF CONTRACT I 2025/2026 2024/2025
LAW OF CONTRACT II 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022
LAW RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2024/2025
QANUN AL-DUSTURI AL-ISLAMI (ISLAMIC CONSTITUTIONAL LAW (A) ) 2022/2023
QAWA'ID FIQHIYYAH (ISLAMIC LEGAL MAXIMS) 2023/2024
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES 2023/2024 2022/2023
TRANSACTION IN ISLAMIC LAW II 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022


Supervision


تنمية الأصول الوقفية المعطلة في ليبيا على ضوء التجربة الماليزية.
Developing Idle Waqf Assets In Libya: Lessons From The Malaysian Experience .
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
مناهضة العنف الأسري في الفقه الإسلامي: دراسة تطبيقية وفق القانون الأفعاني.
Combating Domestic Violence In Islamic Jurisprudence: A Study On Legal Application Under Afghani Law.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
قرينة النشر الإلكتروني: دراسة مقارنة بين قانون الإثبات الماليزي والإماراتي .
Presumptions On Electronic Publications: A Comparative Study Between Malaysian Evidence Act And Uae Law.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
حق الإضراب في الجزائر: دراسة مقارنة بين القانون المحلي والدولي.
The Right To Strike In Algeria: A Comparative Study Of Domestic And International Law.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
المسؤولية الدولية عن الجرائم ضد الإنسانية المرتكبة في قطاع غزة إشارة خاصة إلى جرائم الاضطهاد والفصل العنصري .
International Responsibility For Crimes Against Humanity Committed In The Gaza Strip, With Particular Reference To Crimes Of Persecution And Apartheid.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
مناهضة العنف الأسري في الفقه الإسلامي: دراسة تطبيقية وفق القانون الأفعاني.
Combating Domestic Violence In Islamic Jurisprudence: A Study On Legal Application Under Afghani Law.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Legal Implications Of Severing Diplomatic Ties: An In-Depth Analysis Of Comtemporary Diplomatic Crises.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Applicability Of International Law To Cyber Warfare: A Critical Appraisal.
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
Protection Of Journalists And News Media Personnel During Israeli Aggression On Palestine Between 2014-2022.
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
جريمة الإفلاس الاحتيالي في القانون الفلسطيني على ضوءاحكام الشريعة الإسلامية.
The Crime Of Fraudulent Bankcruptcy In Palestinian Law In Light Of The Provision Of Islamic Law .
Master Completed 2024 Main Supervisor
استخدام الذكاء الصطناعي في تسوية المنازعات :دراسة مقارنة بين القانون السعودي والإماتي على ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية .
The Use Of Artificial Intelligence In Judicial Dispute Resolution: Comparative Study Between Saudi And Emirati Law In Light Of Islamic Law .
Master In Progress Main Supervisor
مكافحة تهريب المهاجرين والاتجار بهم في القانون الليبي والدولي.
Combating Smuggling And Trafficking Of Migrant Under Libyan And International Law.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2024 - 2025 Collecting Evidence and Analysing Information Concerning War Crimes, Crimes against Humanity, Genocide and Crime of Aggression Committed by Israeli Heads of State, Ministers, Military Officers and Settlors from Palestine, from 7 October 2023
2023 - 2024 The Case of Palestine before International Criminal Court: Prospects and Challenges
2023 - 2024 The Protection of Women from Cyber Blackmail in Arab Countries in the Light of International Human Rights Law
2023 - 2025 Women?s rights from the Islamic Perspective: A Bibliometric Analysis and Systematic Review
2022 - 2023 Bibliometric Analysis and Thematic Review of Published Literature on International Humanitarian Law from Islamic Perspective (2016-2022)
On-Going
2008 - Present International Law and Maritime Affairs Research Unit (ILMA)


Awards & Recognition


14 Aug, 2025 IIUM ALUMNI COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AWARD 2025 - International Islamic University Malaysia University
04 Aug, 2025 Eminent Academician Award - International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development (IOASD) International
30 Dec, 2024 Distinguished publisher Badge - The international scientific platform "ARID", UK International
23 Oct, 2024 Best Researcher Award (High Publication in Indexed Journal - ISI/SCOPUS) - Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL) KCDIO
23 Oct, 2024 Promising Researcher Award - Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL) KCDIO
14 May, 2024 Eminent Researcher Award - International Organization for Academic and Scientific Development (IOASD) International
06 Oct, 2023 Outstanding paper (Silver Award) - Semarak International Research Article Competition 2023 (SIRAC 2023) International
31 Aug, 2023 Emerald Literati Award 2023 (Outstanding Paper) - Emerald Publisher International
01 Apr, 2023 Research Publication Award (Article Indexed in: WOS and SCOPUS) - Palestinian Progressive Association - Malaysia PPAM (Palestine Students Association Malaysia) National
16 Dec, 2022 Guru Lelaki Cemerlang - Others National
26 Nov, 2019 Best Student Award: Doctor of Philosophy (Law) - International Islamic University Malaysia University
20 Jul, 2017 Young Researcher Award - Global Association for Humanities and Social Science Research (GAHSSR) International
01 Apr, 2016 Bayt al-Maqdis Centre for Documentary Studies Award for the best research on the Palestinian Cause - Bayt al-Maqdis Centre for Documentary Studies, Kuwait International
25 Jan, 2016 Award of "MUSAWA Centre Competition" about the best research related to promotion of justice - ?MUSAWA?-The Palestinian Centre for the Independence of the Judiciary and the Legal Profession, Palestine National
03 Jan, 2012 Award for Distinguished Graduate Research Projects and Master Dissertations - Others University


Publications


Articles

2025 Systematic review of published literature on international humanitarian law from Islamic perspective. International Journal of Social Science Research, 13 (1) pp. 124-147
2025 أحكام نشوز الزوجة في ضوء الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الأفغاني وتطبيقاتها المعاصرة في أفغانستان = The ruling on wife’s disobedience (nushuz) in light of Islamic jurisprudence and Afghan law and its contemporary applications in Afghanistan. Al-Hikmah: International Journal for Islamic Studies & Human Sciences, 8 (1) pp. 67-99
2025 الحوكمة الرشيدة لمؤسسات الزكاة في فلسطين على ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية = Good governance of Zakat institutions in Palestine in light of Islamic law. Journal of Contemporary Islamic Law, 10 (1) pp. 52-64
2025 تحليل الأعراف الغير المشروعة في الأسرة الأفغانية في ضوء الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الأفغاني = An analytical study of illegitimate customary practices in Afghan families in light of Islamic jurisprudence and Afghan law. Al-Hikmah: International Journal for Islamic Studies & Human Sciences, 8 (2) pp. 304-345
2024 Addressing the refugee crisis through the lens of Islamic international law. INSAF - The Journal of the Malaysian Bar, 40 (1) pp. 420-438
2024 Bibliometric analysis of published literature on international humanitarian law from Islamic perspective. Muallim Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities, 8 (4) pp. 36-53
2024 Bibliometric analysis of published literature on women's rights from Islamic perspective. The International Journal of Research and Innovation in Social Science (IJRISS), VIII (XII) pp. 491-505
2024 Forced returns and fragile lives: strategies for safeguarding Syrian refugees and ensuring their protection. Journal of International Humanitarian Legal Studies, () pp. 1-32
2024 Legal implications of emerging technologies in criminal investigations: current challenges and catalysts for change. International Journal of Social Science Research, 12 (2) pp. 263-286
2024 Protection of the right to health care during the COVID-19 pandemic in Southeast Asia: a retrospective and prospective analysis. Journal of Health and Quality of Life, 1 (1) pp. 49-68
2024 Spreading awareness on sustainable development: International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) as a model. BERNAMA Thoughts, () pp.
2024 Status of the right to health care during the Covid-19 in Asia under international law. Advances in Humanities and Contemporary Studies (AHCS), 5 (2) pp. 24-30
2024 The Islamic influence in moulding and shaping the Vienna convention on diplomatic relations 1961. IIUM Law Journal, 32 (2) pp. 1-32
2024 التهرب من ضريبة الدخل في القانون الفلسطيني على ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية = Income tax evasion in Palestinian law in the light of Islamic law. Al-Qanatir International Journal of Islamic Studies, 33 (5) pp. 392-415
2024 العلاقة بين الزكاة والضريبة في الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الفلسطيني = The relationship between zakat and tax in Islamic jurisprudence and Palestinian law. Wahdat-ul Ummah, 12 (23) pp. 210-245
2024 عبء الإثبات في قرينة النشر الإلكتروني وفق القانون الماليزي والشريعة الإسلامية = The burden of proof in the presumption of electronic publishing under Malaysian law and Islamic law. Al-Risalah: Journal of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences, 8 (1) pp. 100-131
2024 مفهوم القرينة طبقاً للمادة ١١٤(أ) من قانون الإثبات الماليزي على ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية = The concept of “al-Qarinah” according to Section 114/A of the Malaysian Evidence Act in light of Islamic law. Al-Qanatir International Journal of Islamic Studies, 33 (4) pp. 386-401
2023 Good governance in Islamic law and the reality of its application in Palestine. Journal of Ilahiyat Researches, 1 (60) pp. 26-35
2023 Problems associated with working of the Palestinian zakat authority during the years (2008-2021). International Journal of Zakat and Islamic Philanthropy (IJZIP), 5 (1 (March 2023)) pp. 209-217
2023 The Palestinian electoral system: a comparative analytical study. Law, Policy, and Social Science, 2 (2) pp. 1-29
2023 التأمين التعاوني: ضوابطه الشرعية ومعيقاته العملية = Cooperative insurance: its Shariah controls and practical obstacles. وحدة الأمة, 10 (20) pp. 260-293
2023 التهرب من الزكاة في الفقه الإسلامي والقانون الفلسطيني = Zakat evasion in Islamic jurisprudence and Palestinian law. Al-Mimbar: International Journal of Mosque, Zakat and Waqaf Management, 3 (2) pp. 97-114
2023 دور المجلس التشريعي خلال فترة الانقسام السياسي الفلسطيني = The role of the legislative council during the period of the Palestinian Political Division. Al-Hikmah International Journal for Islamic Studies & Human Sciences, 6 (3) pp. 191-226
2023 ضوابط فهم نصوص القرآن والسنة. Taqaddumi: Journal of Quran and Hadith Studies, 3 (2) pp. 119-140
2023 عقوبة جريمة الإفلاس الاحتيالي في القانون الفلسطيني على ضوء الشريعة الاسلامية = Penalties for the crime of fraudulent bankruptcy in Palestinian law in the light of Islamic law. Journal of Marcil for Social Science, 3 (4) pp. 47-58
2022 Human rights violations during the COVID-19 pandemic. International Journal of Human Rights in Healthcare, 15 (4) pp. 324-339
2022 The relationship between media and crime. Law, Policy, and Social Science, 1 (2) pp. 43 -59
2022 الرقابة على أعمال الإدارة بقطاع غزة في ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية للأعوام 2007-2020 = Monitoring the Administrative Operations in the Gaza Strip According to the Islamic Shari’ah during the Period of 2007-2020 = Pemantauan Operasi Pentadbiran di Semenanjung Gaza Mengikut Syariah Islam dalam Tempoh 2007-2020. At-Tajdid, 26 (51) pp. 189-224
2022 مبدأ استقلال القضاء في المواثيق الدولية في ضوء الشريعة الإسلامية =The principle of judicial independence in international covenants in the light of Islamic law. International Journal for Muslim World Studies (IJMWS), 19 (1) pp.
2021 The legal framework of cybercrime in Palestine. Arab Law Quarterly, 37 (1-2) pp. 157-174
Conference or Workshop Items

2023 Harmonisation of Sharia and international humanitarian law rules for the protection of Palestinian journalists in armed conflicts. In: 5th International Conference on Harmonisation of Shari’ah and Civil Law 2023,
2023 Harmonization of Shariah and the convention on the elimination of all forms of discrimination against women (CEDAW). In: 5th International Conference on Harmonisation of Shari’ah and Civil Law 2023,
2023 Rights and freedoms in the constitution of Madinah in the light of international human rights law. In: 5th International Islamic Heritage Conference 2023,
2023 The blockade of the Gaza strip: humanitarian impacts and international legal characterization. In: The Second International Conference on Palestine Studies 2023 (ICPS 2023),
2023 The framework of Maqāṣid al-Sharī’ah and its impact on waqf law and economy. In: 5th International Conference on Harmonisation of Shari’ah and Civil Law 2023,
2023 The protection of women from cyber blackmail in Arab countries in the light of International Human Rights Law. In: Sixteenth Annual ASMEA Conference,
2023 فعالية محاكمة الاحتلال الإسرائيلي أمام المحكمة الجنائية الدولية: التحديات والآفاق = The effectiveness of prosecuting the Israeli occupation before the International Criminal Court: challenges and prospects. In: The Jurisdiction of the International Criminal Court over the Palestinian Territories “Paths of Accountability and Obstacles to Prosecution”,
2022 Human rights violations during the COVID-19 pandemic. In: Postgraduate Palestine Conference,
2022 Legal implications of UNESCO resolutions on al-Quds. In: International Symposium Al-Quds and Masjid Al-Aqsa Symposium,
2022 Protecting the rights of Palestinian children during the Israeli aggression on the Gaza Strip in 2022. In: 2nd UiTM International Conference on Law & Society 2022 (UiTM i-CLaS 2022),
2022 التأصيل الشرعي للحوكمة وواقع تطبيقها في فلسطين. In: 2nd International Conference on Islamic Contemporary and Management (ICICM 2022),
2022 التأمين التكافلي: ضوابطه ومعيقاته= Takaful insurance: its controls and obstacles. In: Postgraduate Palestine Conference 2022,
2022 العلاقة بين الإعلام والإجرام = The relationship between media and crime. In: International Virtual Conference on Islamic Studies, Education, Social Sciences, and Laws 2 (ICO-ISOL 2),
2022 الوضع القانوني لمدينة القدس في القانون الدولي = The legal status of Jerusalem in International Law. In: Postgraduate Palestine Conference 2022,
Book Sections

2025 Contemporary challenges to achieving sustainable development in Muslim family. In: Contemporary Fiqh Research Unit (CFRU), Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Islamic Book Trust, ISBN: , pp. 50-73
2024 Harmonisation of shari’ah and international humanitarian law rules for the protection of Palestinian journalists in armed conflicts. In: Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: , pp. 268-285
2024 Harmonisation of shari’ah and the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW). In: Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: , pp. 286-310
2024 Rights and freedoms in the Constitution of Madinah in the light of international human rights law. In: Penerbit Universiti Islam Melaka (PENERBIT UNIMEL_, ISBN: , pp. 117-137
2024 The framework of maqāṣid al-sharī’ah and its impact on waqf law and economy. In: Centre for Islamisation (CENTRIS), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), ISBN: , pp. 17-43