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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
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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Legal Implications Of Severing Diplomatic Ties: An In-Depth Analysis Of Comtemporary Diplomatic Crises.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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The Applicability Of International Law To Cyber Warfare: A Critical Appraisal.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Protection Of Journalists And News Media Personnel During Israeli Aggression On Palestine Between 2014-2022.
Master
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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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
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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
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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
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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
Conference or Workshop Items
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 |