Staff Directory
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in Law - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Comparative Law - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Laws (Shariah) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Nor Asiah binti Mohamad (Prof. To' Puan Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
nasiahm@iium.edu.my
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Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Commercial Law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Land Law - land, strata, Islamic law of property
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Contract Law - Contract law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Administration of Islamic Law - Waqf law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Property Law and Conveyancing - strata titles
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Equity and Trust Law - Equity, Islamic principles of equity
Professional Membership
- 2023 - 2025 : Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Vice President), International Waqf Action Council (iWAQF)
Teaching Responsibilities
| LAND LAW I | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| LAND LAW II | 2024/2025 |
| WAQF LAWS AND MANAGEMENT | 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
Supervision
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A Study On Cross-Border Waqf With Special Reference To The Application Of Indonesian Waqf Core Principles.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Main Supervisor
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Uniformity Of Waqf Laws Based On Contemporary Ijtihad: A Study Of Malaysian And Indian Laws.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Formulating Legal Framework Towards Achieving Sustainability Of Affordable Housing Programme In Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2024 - 2025 | CREATING A LEGAL FRAMEWORK FOR PREEMPTION (AL SHUF'AH) OF WAQF IN MALAYSIA BASED ON MAQASID AL SHARIAH |
| 2023 - 2024 | Women in Waqf: Looking Down the Memory Lane of the Muslim History in Designing a Better Future? |
| 2021 - 2022 | Developing a maqasid based legal framework for temporary waqf in Malaysia |
| 2020 - 2024 | Contribution of Tan Sri Harun M. Hashim in the Legal Development in Malaysia |
| 2019 - 2022 | Legal Framework to Regulate Peer-to-Peer Accommodation Services in Malaysia |
| 2016 - 2019 | Looking into the Opportunities and Challenges in Waqf Taxation Incentives in Malaysia |
| 2015 - 2019 | Pengharmonian Undang-Undang |
| 2014 - 2016 | Islamicisation of Human Knowledge in the Built Environment Higher Education: A Study on the Courses Offered by Kulliyyah of Architecure and Environmental Design |
| 2014 - 2016 | Circumstances Where Specific Performance May or May Not be the Most Appropriate Remedies in Land Contract in Malaysia |
| 2012 - 2016 | A Study on the Need for A Comprehensive Law on Landlord and Tenant (Retail Tenancy) in Peninsular Malaysia |
| 2012 - 2015 | An Exploratory Study of the Best Practices Dispute Resolution in Strata Management |
| 2012 - 2013 | WOMEN DEVELOPMENT AND ENVIRONMENT: PERSPECTIVES FROM MALAYSIA |
| 2011 - 2014 | An Exploratory Study of Problems Relating to Strata Residential Properties in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
| 2011 - 2012 | Specific Relief Act 1950: Proposal for Reform |
| 2010 - 2013 | A Study of land Titles in Malaysia: A Historical / Legal Analysis |
| 2008 - 2011 | Acquisition of Land under Land Acquisition Act 1960: An Islamic Perspective |
| 2008 - 2009 | Right to Use the airspace: The National Land Code and Islamic Perspective |
| 2007 - 2010 | The Law and Management of Strata Scheme in Malaysia: Meeting the Needs of Future Market |
| 2006 - 2007 | Original Title: A Study On Lost And Found And Confiscated Items Policies At Iium: A Comparative Study With Islamic Practices New Title: Management of Lost, Found?. |
On-Going
| 2017 - Present | CREATING SECURITY FOR FINANCING OF WAQF PROPERTY DEVELOPMENT IN MALAYSIA: LEGAL AND SHARIAH ISSUES AND SOLUTIONS |
| 2016 - Present | A Study on the Regulatory Powers Relating to Charity Under the Companies Commission Malaysia (SSM) |
| 2007 - Present | Property Law Research Unit (PLRU) |
Awards & Recognition
| 14 Aug, 2025 | Alumni Al Muhsin Award - Alumni Relation IIUM | KCDIO |
| 14 Aug, 2025 | Alumni Al-Muhsin Award - International Islamic University | University |
| 25 Oct, 2024 | Best Presenter - University Brawijaya, Faculty of Economics and Business, Association of International BUsiness and Professional Management | International |
| 27 Aug, 2024 | Best Paper Presenter - Aceh International Seminar on Zakat and Waqf | International |
| 02 Dec, 2021 | Best Paper Award - Al Madinah International University and GWC Global Partners | International |
| 02 Dec, 2021 | Best Paper Award - Al Madinah International University and GWC Strategic Partners | International |
| 06 Apr, 2019 | Best Paper Award - Sultan Mehmet Fatih Vakif University | International |
| 22 Nov, 2018 | Best Paper Award - Global Waqf Conference 2018 | International |
| 13 Apr, 2018 | Best Paper Award - ICLAS Organiser 2018 | International |
| 12 Apr, 2017 | Best Paper Award - ICLAS Organiser 2017 | International |
| 10 Nov, 2016 | Best Paper Award - Trisakti University | International |
| 19 Feb, 2013 | Silver Award - International Islamic University | University |
| 04 Mar, 2003 | Quality Research Award (Kulliyyah) - International Islamic University Malaysia | Kulliyyah |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2025 | Waqf legal framework under the Malaysian legal system. In: International Conference on Islamic Law: Malaysia & Algeria & Round Table Discussion (RTD) on Islamic Social Finance, Halal & Waqf, |
| 2022 | Pendekatan perundangan dalam Model Tabung Amanah Wakaf Emas. In: Bengkel Tabung Amanah Emas, |
| 2022 | The prospect of Waqf Al ‘Awaridh in the contemporary Waqf eco-system: a case of Malaysia. In: 10th Global Waqf Conference 2022, |
| 2021 | From “protection” and “preservation” to “development” and “right”: a new approach of objective of shariah via waqf muaqqat. In: 9th global waqf conference 2021, |
| 2021 | Wakaf ahli ke arah pengukuhan ekonomi dan kelestarian harta. In: International Conference on Family Law, Family Justice and Maqasid Al-Shariah (ICFL 2021)), |
| 2021 | Whether waqf and endowment can ride the same legal vehicle in Malaysia. In: Online Roundtable Discussion Harmonisation of Shari’ah and Law: Issues and Challenges”., |
| 2020 | General principles of property laws in Malaysia. In: Uluslalarasi Esya Hukuku Sempozyumu / The International Symposium on Property Law 2019, |
| 2020 | Regulating charitable organization in Malaysia: Issues and proposal. In: 8th Global Waqf Conference 2020, |
| 2019 | Development of Waqf properties in Malaysia with reference to Waqf Ahmad Dowjee Dadabhoy and Wakaf Seetee Aisah. In: Joint Seminar on Administration of Islamic Law between Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Law International Islamic University and Universiti Islam Negeri Walisongo Semarang, Indonesia, |
| 2019 | Financial sustainability through cash Waqf: an Ottoman legacy in Malaysia. In: The Seminar on The Legal Perspective of The Ottoman Role in The Colonial Resistance, Gender Equity And Financial Sustainability in Malaysia, |
| 2019 | Islamisation of law in Malaysia: the Malaysian Experience. In: Sultan Mehmet Fateh Law Faculty Staff Seminar, |
| 2019 | Leveraging Fintech to enhance Waqf management under the State Religious Council (SIRC) in Malaysia. In: 8th International Conference on Law & Society (ICLAS 8), |
| 2019 | Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) within the context of Property Law in Malaysia. In: Faculty of Law, Istanbul Medeniyet University Staff Seminar, |
| 2019 | Undang-undang sedia ada berkaitan wakaf. In: Simposium Wakaf Negeri Pulau Pinang: satu evolusi, |
| 2019 | Undang-undang sedia ada berkaitan Wakaf di Malaysia. In: Simposium Wakaf Negeri Pulau Pinang: satu evolusi, |
| 2019 | Wakaf zuriat: peruntukan undang-undang dan pelaksanaannya di Malaysia. In: Pengurusan wakaf zuriat: pengalaman di Malaysia, |
| 2018 | A preliminary survey of the research focus on the implementation of Waqf ahli to compliment Islamic inheritance in the Southwest states of Nigeria. In: 7th International Conference on Law And Society (ICLAS 7), |
| 2018 | Saying "Yes" or "No" to short-term letting in stratified properties in Malaysia. In: 7th International Conference on Law And Society (ICLAS 7), |
| 2018 | The earliest Waqf in Malaysia. In: International Conference om History and Governance of Awqaf, |
| 2017 | An exploratory study of the best dispute resolution in strata management. In: 13th NAPREC Conference 2017, |
| 2017 | Legal framework for waqf of immoveable property in Malaysia. In: The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Global Waqf Conference 2016, |
| 2017 | Looking into waqf (religious endowment) potentials for stratified properties maintenance and management in Malaysia. In: The 2nd, 3rd and 4th Global Waqf Conference 2016, |
| 2017 | New developments on Waqf laws in Malaysia: are they comprehensive?. In: International Conference on Law and Society 6 (ICLAS 6), |
| 2017 | Present and future research for productive on Waqf Management. In: Enhancing Sustainable Development and Welfare Distribution through Waqf, |
| 2017 | Regulating charitable organization in Malaysia with special references to waqaf corporation. In: 5th Global Waqf Conference 2017, |
| 2017 | The meaning and legal consequences of ‘sole-trustee’ of waqf under the shariah and Malaysian waqf laws. In: 5th Global Waqf Conference 2017, |
| 2016 | A comparative study on the feasibility of introducing a law to regulate retail tenancies in Peninsular Malaysia. In: 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2016, |
| 2016 | Cabaran memperkasa agenda wakaf menurut perspektif perundangan. In: Seminar Wakaf Pendidikan Tinggi 2016, |
| 2016 | Internal determinants of Waqaf in non-Muslim countries . In: Fifth International Journal of Awqaf 2016, |
| 2016 | Philanthropy and social justice in waqf administration in morocco: lessons learnt from the history. In: International Conference on Law and Society 2015 (ICLAS IV), |
| 2016 | Promoting community based waqf: a case study of co-operative society waqf in Malaysia. In: The 1st International waqf conference and call for papers: waqf and economic growth, |
| 2016 | Wakaf aset umum di perumahan kondominium dan apartmen untuk kesejahteraan penduduk rumah kos rendah. In: Diskusi Meja Bulat Perlaksanaan Hukum Wakaf , |
| 2016 | Waqf in Morocco: historical evidences and contemporary lessons. In: ICWR Monthly Waqf Talk (Series 19), |
| 2015 | Developing a model for pre-action dispute resolution for strata dispute management in Malaysia. In: The 8th UUM International Legal Conference 2015, |
| 2015 | Remedies for specific performance for land contract: legal development. In: 8th International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2016, |
| 2015 | Reviewing the Islamisation of acquired human knowledge agenda in the International Islamic University Malaysia. In: 3rd International Conference on Educational Research And Practice Professional Educators as Global Leaders (ICERP 2015), |
| 2014 | Lessons learnt from a comparative examination for strata dispute resolutions: Singapore, British, Columbia and Malaysia. In: International Real Estate Research Symposium 2014, |
| 2013 | A proposal towards a single title: an overview on Malaysian National Land Code 1965. In: 4th International Conference on Business and Economic Research (4th ICBER 2013), |
| 2013 | Advocating Islamic values and principles in the management of strata schmes in Malaysia: some notes for consideration. In: 4th International Conference on Business and Economic Research (4th ICBER 2013), |
| 2013 | Legal and practical issues in strata management: roles of developers and commissioner of buildings in Peninsular Malaysia . In: Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research Conference (APNHR 2013), |
| 2013 | Promoting sustainability through corporate social responsibility: Malaysia environmental law initiative. In: SB 13 Conference, |
| 2013 | The strata management tribunal: a new dimension of Malaysian strata titles law . In: Asia Pacific Network for Housing Research (APNHR 2013), |
| 2012 | Debate Education and Management in Malaysia. In: World Debate Forum, |
| 2012 | Land development in the light of the objectives of Shariah (Maqasid). In: UTM-IBIMA International Real Estate Conference (INTEREC) 2012, |
| 2012 | Land laws for the future. In: First International Conference on Islamic Built Environment 2012, |
| 2012 | Waqf lands and challenges from the legal perspectives in Malaysia. In: IIUM-Toyo University Joint Symposium Sustainable Build Environment: Lessons Learned from Malaysia and Japan , |
| 2011 | A legal perspective of the development of strata management in Peninsular Malaysia: A review of the Strata Title Act 1985. In: 5th International Conference & Workshop on Built Environment in Developing Countries, Rehumanizing the Built Environment (ICBEDC), |
| 2011 | A legal perspective on development on strata management in peninsular Malaysia: a review of the Strata Titles Act 1985 (UP 054). In: 5th International Conference & Workshop on Built Environment in Developing Countries (ICBEDC 2011), |
| 2011 | Quality graduates through structured co-curricular activities . In: 16th International Conference on Education 2011, |
| 2011 | Understanding Islam within the Malaysia concept. In: International Conference in Islamic Solutions to Current Issues in the World based on 1 Malaysia concept, |
| 2010 | I found the island, I own the land. In: International Seminar & Indonesian Forum on Ocean Law and Resources: Building comprehensive perspective on national security and sustainable development, |
| 2010 | Islam and the 1 Malaysia concepts. In: Seminar Kebangsaan 1Malaysia : 1Malaysia, realiti bersama, |
| 2010 | Protection and remedies for Malaysian consumers in land fraud. In: 14th MACFEA National Seminar: Halatuju Penyelidikan Kepenggunaan: Isu dan Cabaran, |
| 2010 | Soft skills: a Quranic perspective. In: National student development conference 2010: Transformasi pembangunan pelajar/ mahasiswa, |
| 2009 | A strata living in peninsula Malaysia: Legal and human managements issues . In: 3rd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries , |
| 2009 | Social obligation in land ownership and it's management under Shari'ah. In: International Conference on Law and Social Obligations, |
| 2009 | Strata living in Peninsular Malaysia: Legal and human management issues. In: 3rd International Conference on Built Environment in Developing Countries, |
| 2008 | I own the land, do i own the airspace as well?. In: Proceedings of the International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2008 : Benchmarking, innovating and sustaining real estate market dynamics, |
| 2007 | Buying properties in Malaysia? Highlight on laws, policies and their implication on foreign land ownership. In: International Conference on Law and Trade , |
| 2007 | Development of new laws in the management of stratified properties: a Malaysian experience. In: Asia's Emerging Laws in the Digital Age, |
| 2007 | Ethical issues in land administration and management: an Islamic perspective. In: Prosiding Persidangan Undang-undang 2007 : undang-undang dan etika: menangani cabaran globalisasi, |
| 2007 | Internationalization and integration via benchmarking visits: the IIUM experiences. In: Prosiding Seminar Pengurusan Asrama Peringkat Kebangsaan 2007, |
| 2007 | Merealisasikan keharmonian institusi pendidikan melalui pemantapan disiplin dan pembenterasan gejala sosial: pengalaman UIAM. In: Prosiding Seminar Pengurusan Asrama Peringkat Kebangsaan 2007, |
| 2007 | Prospect and challenges of land development: challenges of the Malaysian torrens system in the 21st century. In: Seminar on Southern Johor Development: Prospects and Challenges in the 21st Century, |
| 2007 | Squatters and housing issues in urban development: a Malaysian legal perspective. In: The 4th ASLI Conference , |
| 2006 | A study on squatters legal battle in the Malaysian courts: whither equity?. In: International Conference on Local Government, |
| 2006 | Payment of deposit in sale and purchase of land in Malaysia: a legal perspective. In: Proceeding of the International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2006 : Meeting new challenges in the changing real estate environment, |
| 2006 | Problem based learning: arduous yet effective method of teaching law. In: National Students Development Conference (NASDEC) 2006, |
| 2005 | Pengurusan dan penyeliaan barang dijumpai dan barang rampasan: satu kajian di UIAM dan perspektif Islam. In: Seminar Pengurusan Asrama Peringkat Kebangsaan (SPARK) 2005 "Asrama cemerlang mahasiswa gemilang", |
| 2004 | A bona fide purchaser for valuable consideration: a special creature under the Malaysian land law. In: Proceeding of the International Real Estate Research Symposium (IRERS) 2004 : Towards Enhancement of Knowledge Partnerships in Real Estate, |
Books
| 2025 | Selected legal issues in Islamic family law, waqf, inheritance, halal and Islamic finance. Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), ISBN: 978-967-26418-1-0 |
| 2025 | Selected legal issues in Islamic family law, waqf, inheritance, halal and Islamic finance: extended abstracts & compilation of slides. Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (AIKOL), IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-26418-1-0 |
| 2021 | Global Waqf Conference Series: Waqf past, present and future. International Islamic University Malaysia, Global Waqf Conference, ISBN: 978-967-2641-80-3 |
| 2019 | Waqf in selected Asian countries. Percetakan Nasional Malaysia Berhad, ISBN: 978-983-3142-44-6 |
| 2018 | Waqf law and administration in Malaysia. Pustaka Salam Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 978-967-975-618-0 |
| 2016 | A student guide to equity and equitable remedies in Malaysia. Lexis Nexis, ISBN: 978-967-400-631-0 |
| 2008 | Laws relating to land, planning and housing development. Harun M Hashim Law Centre, IIUM, ISBN: |
| 2008 | Principles of Malaysian land law. LexisNexis Malaysia Sdn Bhd, ISBN: 9789679629200 |
Book Sections
| 2024 | Pemerkasaan perundangan dan tadbir urus wakaf: pengalaman Malaysia dan Indonesia. In: Penerbit Universiti Malaya, ISBN: 978-967-488-335-5, pp. 27-46 |
| 2023 | Waqf core principles: scope and implementation issues in Indonesia. In: The Islamia University of Bahawalpur Pakistan, ISBN: 9798374591767, pp. 15-33 |
| 2022 | Whether waqf and endowment can ride the same legal vehicle in Malaysia?. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: , pp. |
| 2021 | Perpetuity of Waqf. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, Global Waqf Conference, ISBN: 978-967-2641-80-3, pp. 61-75 |
| 2021 | Understanding the legality of Waqf Muaqqat: a Shariah perspective. In: IIUM GWC, ISBN: 978-967-2641-80-3, pp. 1-220 |
| 2021 | Wakaf ahli (keluarga) kearah pengukuhan ekonomi dan kelestarian harta. In: Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & Kulliyyah Undang-undang Ahmad Ibrahim, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-0870-88-5, pp. 531-552 |
| 2019 | Creating security to finance waqf property development in Malaysia: Issues and solutions. In: Emerald Publishing Ltd, ISBN: 978-1-78973-546-8, pp. 53-68 |
| 2019 | Creating security to finance waqf property development in Malaysia: Issues and solutions. In: Emerald Publishing Ltd, ISBN: 978-1-78973-546-8, pp. 53-68 |
| 2019 | Principles of land ownership and their application in the Malaysian Land Law and Islam. In: USIM, ISBN: 9789674405885, pp. 213-221 |
| 2019 | Principles of land ownership and their application in the Malaysian Land Law and Islam. In: USIM, ISBN: 9789674405885, pp. 213-221 |
| 2019 | Protection of property through waqf institution: analysis of court decision in Malaysia pre and post-independence. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789833142446, pp. 40-54 |
| 2019 | Waqf literatures from Malaysia: 60 years after independence. In: International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789833142446, pp. 55-130 |
| 2017 | Challenges in management for sustainability of waqf lands in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-444-5, pp. 111-131 |
| 2017 | Challenges in management for sustainability of waqf lands in Malaysia. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-444-5, pp. 111-131 |
| 2014 | Leadership: does gender matter?. In: SerialsPublications, ISBN: 9788183876247, pp. 223-241 |
| 2011 | Discharge of contract. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225432, pp. 141-174 |
| 2011 | Distinction between void and voidable contracts. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225432, pp. 105-139 |
| 2011 | Rights and remedies of the buyers and the sellers. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225432, pp. 329-344 |
| 2011 | The management of stratified properties in Malaysia: the laws and policies. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180225, pp. 39-58 |
| 2007 | Sistem perundangan Malaysia: perkembangan penggunaan prinsip ekuiti. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 978-983-62-9716-7, pp. 102-152 |
| 2007 | Sistem perundangan Malaysia: perkembangan penggunaan prinsip ekuiti. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 978-983-62-9716-7, pp. 102-152 |