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Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language Studies - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Arts in Linguistics and Translation - Masters Degree, University of Leeds
- Bachelor in Arabic Literature - Bachelor Degree, Yarmouk University, Jordan
Akmal Khuzairy Bin Abd. Rahman (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
akmalk@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Akmal Khuzairy bin Abd Rahman is an Associate Professor at the Department of Arabic Language and Literature, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is currently a member of the Board of Editors for the Arabic Language and Literature Journal, IIUM and a reviewer for a number of other journals including al-Tajdid, (IIUM), Intellectual Discourse (IIUM) and some other local Malaysian journals.
He is an Academic Advisor to the Arabic Language and Translation Bachelor programme for Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor, Academic Advisor for Islamic Studies programme to Kolej Islam asSofa and Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Melaka. He is an auditor of Arabic and Translation programs under the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). His interest in the field of student development of higher education students had earned him a membership in the National Council of Da'wah under YADIM (Malaysian Islamic Da'wah Foundation).
His expertise in translation had also made him a member of the Halal terminology under SIRIM Malaysia. With his interest in the field of translation in three languages (Arabic-English- Malay), he is actively affiliated with the Malaysian Institute of Translation and Book (ITBM) as a translator, interpreter and editor of documents. ITBM is continuously engaging him in providing seminars on practical translation to various agencies in Malaysia. He has been appointed as a consultant to a number of translation projects undertaken by a number of companies in Malaysia. His academic articles, to date have been published in a number of local and international journals. He has also translated several books from and into Malay covering various topics such as literature and politics.
Dr. Akmal also has extensive experience in various administrative posts in IIUM. He used to be a residential college Principal, Deputy Dean, Director and Dean. He is still actively involved in giving talks and motivation in the area of student development and employability.
He is an Academic Advisor to the Arabic Language and Translation Bachelor programme for Kolej Universiti Islam Selangor, Academic Advisor for Islamic Studies programme to Kolej Islam asSofa and Kolej Islam Antarabangsa Melaka. He is an auditor of Arabic and Translation programs under the Malaysian Qualification Agency (MQA). His interest in the field of student development of higher education students had earned him a membership in the National Council of Da'wah under YADIM (Malaysian Islamic Da'wah Foundation).
His expertise in translation had also made him a member of the Halal terminology under SIRIM Malaysia. With his interest in the field of translation in three languages (Arabic-English- Malay), he is actively affiliated with the Malaysian Institute of Translation and Book (ITBM) as a translator, interpreter and editor of documents. ITBM is continuously engaging him in providing seminars on practical translation to various agencies in Malaysia. He has been appointed as a consultant to a number of translation projects undertaken by a number of companies in Malaysia. His academic articles, to date have been published in a number of local and international journals. He has also translated several books from and into Malay covering various topics such as literature and politics.
Dr. Akmal also has extensive experience in various administrative posts in IIUM. He used to be a residential college Principal, Deputy Dean, Director and Dean. He is still actively involved in giving talks and motivation in the area of student development and employability.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Education ~ Language Literacy (Including English (TESOL, ESL, TEFL) and other Languages) - Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language Studies
Teaching Responsibilities
| 'ASASIYYAT TA'LIM AL-LUGHAT AL-'AJNABIYYAH (PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING FOREIGN LANGUAGES) | 2024/2025 |
| ACADEMIC EXERCISE IN LINGUISTIC STUDIES | 2015/2016 |
| ADVANCED CONVERSATION SKILLS | 1995/1996 |
| ADVANCED WRITING | 2003/2004 |
| AL-ARABIYYAH LI AL-DIRASAT AL-ISLAMIYYAH (ARABIC FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES) | 2025/2026 |
| AL-MADKHAL ILA AL-TARJAMAH (INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION) | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| AL-TARJAMAH AL-MUTAQADDIMAH: AL-MANAHIJ WA AL-ASALIB (ADVANCED TRANSLA | 2025/2026 |
| AL-TARJAMAH AL-TATBIQIYYAH (PRACTICAL TRANSLATION) | 2025/2026 |
| ARABIC FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES II | 2003/2004 |
| ARABIC FOR ISLAMIC STUDIES III | 2003/2004 |
| FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING | 2009/2010 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2024/2025 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE I FOR BENL | 2005/2006 |
| FOREIGN LANGUAGE II FOR BENL | 2005/2006 |
| HALAQAH 1 (SISTER) | 2003/2004 |
| HALAQAH 1 (SISTERS) | 2002/2003 |
| HALAQAH 2 (SISTER) | 2002/2003 |
| INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL LINGUISTICS | 2017/2018 2013/2014 2007/2008 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| INTRODUCTION TO TRANSLATION | 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 1997/1998 |
| ISLAMIZATION OF LINGUISTIC & LIT. STUDIES | 2005/2006 |
| MODERN LINGUISTICS | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
| MODERN LINGUISTICS II | 2005/2006 |
| PRACTICAL TRANSLATION | 2024/2025 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
| QUR'ANIC & PROPHETIC TEXTS | 2004/2005 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2016/2017 2014/2015 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| RESEARCH PAPER I | 2025/2026 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
| RESEARCH PAPER II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2021/2022 2020/2021 2018/2019 2016/2017 |
| RHETORICAL INIMITABILITY OF THE QUR'AN | 2009/2010 |
| SOCIOLINGUISTICS | 2012/2013 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| TESTING AND EVALUATION | 2007/2008 |
| THEORIES AND PRACTICE OF TRANSLATION | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 201/2013 2007/2008 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
Supervision
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أخطاء ترجمة السيد ما جيان للقرآن الكريم من اللغة العربية إلى اللغة الصينية الماندرينية: دراسة تحليلية داللية
. Errors In Mr. Ma Jian'S Translation Of The Holy Qur'An From Arabic Into Mandarin Chinese: A Semantic Analytical Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
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آثار المفسرين في ترجمة القرآن الكريم إلى اللغة الماليوية
. The Effect Of Ideological, Jurisprudential And Linguistic Schools Of Thought In The Translations Of The Al-Qur' An Into The Malay Language .
Ph.D
Completed
2024
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مقارنة ثلاث ترجمات عربية للرواية العالمية الشيخ والبحر لهمنغواي دراسة نقدية وتحليلية
Comparing Three Arabic Translations of the International Novel “The Old Man and the Sea” by Hemingway: A Critical and Analytical Study
. Errors In Three Arabic Translations Of The International Novel "The Old Man And The Sea" By Hemingway, An Analytical Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
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الحقول الدلالية لمفردات شعر المديح في سلطنة عمان: قصيدة (مجلى الانوار) عبدالله الخليلي أنموذجا
. The Semantic Field Of Sultanate Of Oman Poetry In Panegyric `Majalli Al-Anwar’: Abdullah Al-Khalili As A Case Study.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
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ترجمة عناصر الاتساق في القصة القرآنية إلى اللغة الملايوية:دراسة وصفية وتحليلية. The Translation Of Cohesive Devices In The Qur'Anic Narrative Discourse Into Malay Language : A Descriptive And Analytical Study ترجمة عناصر الاتساق في القصة القرآنية إلى اللغة الملايوية:دراسة وصفية وتحليلية.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
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Translating Qur'Anic Figurative Meaning: An Analytical Study On Approaches Of Malay Translators Of The Holy Qur'An.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
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Cultural Aspects In Subtitling Animated Cartoon Contents From English To Arabic.
Ph.D
In Progress
Member Supervisory Committee
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التفريق الدلالي في ترجمة التعابير القرآنية إلى اللغة التاميلية: دراسة لغوية في ضوء منهجية الفاضل السامرائي
The Semantic Differentiation in the Translation of Qur’anic Expressions into the Tamil Language: An Analytical Study based on Fādil al-Samarrai’s Linguistic Insights. The Semantic Differentiation In The Translation Of Qur’Anic Expressions Into The Tamil Language: An Analytical Study Based On Fādil Al-Samarrai’S Linguistic Insights.
Ph.D
In Progress
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السيرورات الصواتية لألنفيات بين اللغتين العربية والماليوية في ضوء اللسانيات الحديثة
Phonological Process of Nasalization between Arabic and Malay Languages in the perspective of Modern
Linguistics.. Phonological Process Of Nasalization Between Arabic And Malay Languages In The Perspective Of Modern Linguistics..
Ph.D
In Progress
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الأسلوبية اللغوية في شعر الإبادة والمقاومة الفلسطينية بغزة: دراسة تحليلية دلالية
Linguistic Stylistics in the Poetry of Genocide and Palestinian Resistance in Gaza: A Semantic Analytical Study. Linguistic Stylistics In The Poetry Of Genocide And Palestinian Resistance In Gaza: A Semantic Analytical Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
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ترجمة اجملاز والكناية في القرآن الكريم إلى اللغة التاميلية
دراسة لغوية تحليلية:
Translating the Metaphorical and Metonymic of the Holy Qur'an into Tamil: Analytical Linguistic Study. Translating The Metaphorical And Metonymic Of The Holy Qur'An Into Tamil: Analytical Linguistic Study.
Master
Completed
2024
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مهارة الترجمة اللغة العربية إلى اللغة الملايوية لدى الطلاب غير الناطقين بها في الجامعة الإسلامية العالمية ماليزيا
Skill of Translating Arabic into Malay for Non-Arabic Speaking Students at International Islamic University Malaysia. Skill Of Translating Arabic Into Malay For Non-Arabic Speaking Students At International Islamic University Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2023
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الدلالة الزمنية في الأفعال ومشبهاتها والأدوات في ترجمة عبد الله باسميح للآيات القرآنية إلى الملايوية: دراسة وصفية تحليلية
. Temporal Connotation Of Verbs, Its Analogies And Tools In Abdullah Basmeih'S Translation Of Quranic Verses Into Malay: A Descriptive Analytical Study .
Master
Completed
2022
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إلى اللغة العربية: دراسة تحليلية Lat-Budak Kampung’ ترجمة العناصر الثقافية في ترجمة قصة
. Translation Of Cultural Aspects In Translating 'Lat-Budak Kampung' To Arabic Language: An Analytical Study.
Master
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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Conceptual Framework Of Elderly Care In Malaysia From Hadith Perspective: An Analytical Study
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Master
Completed
2021
Co-supervisor
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مقارنة ترجمة القرآن الكريم للأستاذ محمد طالب وترجمة وزارة الشؤون الدينية الإندونيسية: دراسة تقويمية
. Comparison Between Qur'An Translations By Mohamed Taleb And Indonesian Ministry Of Religious Affairs: An Evaluative Study.
Master
Completed
2019
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ترجـــمة شبه الترادف في القرآن الكريــــم إلى اللغة الــــملايوية: ترجـــمة عبدالله باســـميح نـــموذجاً
. Translation Of Near Synonyms In The Glorious Qur'An Into Malay Language: Abdullah Basmeih Translation As A Sample.
Master
Completed
2018
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أخطاء الترجمة من اللغة الإنجليزية إلى العربية: دراسة تحليلية لكتاب "نموذج المستعمِر للعالَم" المترجم لبلاوت أنموذجاً. Errors Of English To Arabic Translation : An Analytical Study Of The Translation Of Blaut'S 'The Colonizer'S Model Of The World'.
Master
Completed
2017
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Translation As An Arabic Teaching Tool: An Experimental And Analytical Study.
Master
Completed
2015
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The Translation Or Grammatical Terms From Arabic Into Malay: The Translation Of Bahrun Abu Bakr For The "Sharh Ibn Aqil 'Ala Alfiyah Ibnu Malik"..
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Problems In Translating Malay Cultural Vocabulary Into Arabic: An Analytical Study Of Malay Folk Tales.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Maqbuliyyah Al-Qari Al-Malayuwi Li Al-Alfaz Al-Arabiyyah Al-Muqtaradah Fi Tarjamah Al-Qur'An Al-Karim Ila Al-Lughah Al-Malayuwiyyah.
Master
Completed
2012
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Al-Mushkilat Al-Lughawiyah Wa Al-Thaqafiyah Fi Tarjamah Al-Ahadith An-Nabawiyah: Dirasah Tahliliyah Li Riyadus Solihin Fi Al-Lughah Al-Malayuwiyah.
Master
Completed
2008
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ضياع الدلالة في ترجمة سورة النازعات عند ثلاثة مترجمين باللغة الانجليزية
Semantic Loss in the English Translations of Surah An-Nazi'at by Three Translators. Semantic Loss In The English Translations Of Surah An-Nazi'At By Three Translators.
Master
In Progress
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Structural Analysis of Sentences in Arabic Narrative Texts Between the Classical and Modern Eras: A
Comparative Study of the Story "The Lion and the Ox" from Kalīlah wa Dimnah and "The Tigers on the
Tenth Day".
تحليل البنيوي للجمل في القصة العربية بين القديم والحديث: دراسة مقارنة بين قصة "الأسد والثور" من "كليلة ودمنة" و "النمور في اليوم العاشر"
. Structural Analysis Of Sentences In Arabic Narrative Texts Between The Classical And Modern Eras: A Comparative Study Of The Story "The Lion And The Ox" From Kalīlah Wa Dimnah And "The Tigers On The Tenth Day". تحليل البنيوي للجمل في القصة العربية بين القديم والحديث: دراسة مقارنة بين قصة "الأسد والثور" من "كليلة ودمنة" و "النمور في اليوم العاشر" .
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2022 - 2025 | The Notion of Islamic Literature: Concept and Pioneers |
| 2022 - 2022 | Kehidupan Rohani: Inspirasi Said Nursi (Iman Tunjang Kehidupan) |
| 2018 - 2021 | Re-modelling concept of wellness towards senior citizens in Malaysia and institutional modality of intergenerational relationships, analytical study from Islamic perspective |
| 2018 - 2018 | Translating Book Entitled 'Oman and Japan' into Arabic |
| 2017 - 2018 | Translation Project : Translation of Turkish Book into Bahasa Malaysia |
| 2017 - 2018 | Translation of Omani Books Into Bahasa Malaysia : Project 2 |
| 2017 - 2018 | Translation of Omani Books Into Bahasa Malaysia : Project 1 |
| 2016 - 2017 | A Semiotic-Sociological Analysis of Kuala Lumpur's City Signs |
| 2016 - | Penyelidikan, Terjemahan dan Penerbitan Novel 'Zainab' |
| 2016 - 2017 | Arabic Story in the Modern Era between Islamic Commitment and Artistic Creativity Descriptive Study Analytical |
| 2015 - 2018 | The Development of ?Muslim-Friendly? Event Management Standards In Malaysia for the Establishment of Malaysian Shariah Index Compliance |
| 2015 - 2018 | Ensuring the Quality of the Translation of Quran Into Malay And Its Adherence to the Prescribed Understanding of Islam in Malaysia through the Development of Guidelines As Reference to the Translators and Authorities |
| 2014 - 2015 | Exploring the use of Translation in the Learning Strategies of Second Language Acquisition: The Case of Arabic Learners |
| 2012 - 2013 | Modern Applied Linguistics for Academic Purposes in Universities: A Descriptive Study |
| 2011 - 2012 | Modern Linguistics And Its Trends (KVC Project 2011) |
| 2011 - 2012 | Modern Literature Studies And Its Trends (KVC Project 2011) |
| 2011 - 2011 | A Biography Of Muslim Malay Scholars (KVC Project 2011) |
| 2009 - 2009 | Academic Performance Measurement : A Professional Development Programme for Faculty of Arts and Humanities King Abdul Aziz University, Jeddah Saudi Arabia |
| 2009 - 2009 | Principles Translating Religious Text in the Context of Modern Translation Studies |
| 2009 - 2009 | Academic Assessment with Tabuk University |
| 2008 - 2012 | Teaching and Learning of Arabic Script (Jawi) at Malaysian Elementary School |
| 2004 - 2008 | Evaluating The Use of A Desktop Geographical Information System (GIS) Software In Developing Students Residential information System (SRIS) |
On-Going
| 2021 - Present | Kajian Kefahaman dan Interaksi Hadith Sahih Kitab Al-Lu'lu' wa Al-Marjan |
| 2018 - Present | Developing An Instructional Model in Enhancing Skills of Understanding Ibadah Recitation Through Arabic Loan Word And Mnemonic Technique Among Malaysian Muslims |
| 2010 - Present | Islamization of Human Knowledge Research Unit (IOHK) |
Awards & Recognition
| 05 Nov, 2010 | Sportsman of the Year - Sport and Recreational Centre | University |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
Books
Book Sections
Monograph
| 2012 | Modern linguistics and its trends. In: s.n, |
| 2012 | Modern literature studies and its trends. In: s.n, |
| 2012 | Teaching and learning of Arabic script (Jawi) at Malaysian elementary school. In: s.n, |