Staff Profile
Academic Qualifications
- Doctor of Philosophy in History - Doctor of Philosophy, University of California
- Master of Arts (History) - Masters Degree, University of California
- Bachelor of Human Sciences (History and Civilization) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Matriculation - Certificate, International Islamic University Malaysia
Hafiz Bin Zakariya (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES
Other's position:
Dean, AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences
hafizz@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Hafiz bin Zakariya is Professor of History at AHAS Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences, IIUM. He was formerly the Deputy Vice-Chancellor, Student Affairs and Alumni, Universiti Malaysia Terengganu, 1 Dec. 2019- 30 Nov. 2022. He was also the Chairman of the Malaysian Public Universities Housing Council (MAPUM), 1 June 2020- 30 Nov. 2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree from IIUM, master's and Ph.D. degrees from the University of California, Santa Barbara. He is the recipient of Stephen Hay Award for outstanding academic achievement (University of California, Santa Barbara, 2001). His fields of expertise include the modern history of the Muslim world, Islam in the Malay world, Islamic civilization, and higher education in Muslim countries. Among his major publications are Charting new directions for Muslim universities, USM Press, 2013 (ed.) ; Islam, culture and history in the Malay world, UMT Press, 2022 (ed.); Universiti Malaysia Terengganu prihatin: Mengharungi cabaran pandemik COVID-19 ("UMT Cares: Encountering the challenges of pandemic COVID-19"), UMT Press, 2021 & 2022, and Perjuangan yang belum selesai: HEPA UMT mendepani cabaran pandemik ("The unfinished struggle: The Office of Student Affairs, UMT encountering the pandemic challenges"), UMT Press, 2021.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Historical and Civilisation Studies ~ History of Civilisations - Modern history of the Middle East and Europe
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Philosophy ~ History and Philosophy of Ideas - Islam in the Malay world
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Islamic education system
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Islamic history
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Religious Education - Higher education- Malaysia and Muslim countries
Professional Membership
- 2020 - 2022 : Member of Profesional Body / Association : (Chairman) , MAPUM (Malaysian Universities Housing Council)
- 2018 - 2028 : Member of Profesional Body / Association : (Life member) , Malaysian Historical Association
- 2008 - 2010 : Member of Profesional Body / Association , Asian Association of World History
- 2008 - 2010 : Member of Profesional Body / Association , Association of Middle East and African Studies
Teaching Responsibilities
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT I | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2019/2020 |
| FINAL YEAR PROJECT II | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| FIQH AL-SIRAH | 2011/2012 |
| HISTORICAL METHODOLOGY | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| HISTORICAL RESEARCH: SKILLS AND APPROACHES | 2026/2027 2025/2026 2024/2025 |
| INDUSTRIAL TRAINING | 2023/2024 |
| INTRODUCTION TO HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
| ISLAH AND TAJDID MOVEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA | 2018/2019 2016/2017 2015/2016 |
| ISLAH AND TAJDID MOVEMENTS IN SOUTHEAST ASIA | 2023/2024 2019/2020 |
| ISLAM AND THE MUSLIMS IN THE MALAY WORLD | 2017/2018 |
| ISLAM AND THE MUSLIMS IN THE MALAY WORLD | 2018/2019 |
| ISLAM IN MALAY HISTORY & CULTURE | 2017/2018 |
| ISLAM IN THE MALAY WORLD | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| ISLAM IN THE MALAY WORLD | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
| ISLAMIC CIVILIZATION | 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| ISLAMIC INSTITUTIONS | 2007/2008 |
| ISLAMIC REVIVALISM:PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS | 2018/2019 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2008/2009 2007/2008 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE | 2024/2025 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF EUROPE | 2018/2019 |
| MODERN HISTORY OF THE ARAB WORLD | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| MUSLIM NATION IN CONTEMPORARY HISTORY | 2013/2014 2012/2013 |
| MUSLIM NATIONS IN CONTEMPORARY HISTORY | 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| ORIENTALISM | 2017/2018 |
| ORIENTALISM | 2024/2025 |
| RESARCH PAPER II | 2013/2014 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
| RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2019/2020 |
| RESEARCH PAPER 1 | 2013/2014 |
| RESEARCH PAPER I | 2018/2019 2015/2016 |
| RESEARCH PAPER I | 2018/2019 |
| RISE & EXPANSION OF ISLAM TO 132 AH | 2004/2005 2003/2004 |
| SELECT.TOPIC.IN MDRN.SOUTHEAST ASIAN HIST | 2003/2004 |
| SOUTHEAST ASIA SINCE THE SECOND WORLD WAR | 2019/2020 2018/2019 |
| SURVEY OF ISLAMIC HISTORY & CIVILIZATION | 2018/2019 |
Supervision
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Preventing And Countering Violence Extremism Programming For Radicalised Individuals And Youths In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2025
Co-supervisor
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Kelings In Aceh: Mobility, Crisis, And Survival In The 18th-19th Centuries
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Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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The Impact Of The Abolition Of Ottoman Caliphate On Muslims In Malaya: An Assessment.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Islam In Kedah: The Contributions Of Shaykh Al-Islam Wan Sulaiman Wan Sidek (1874-1935).
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Uncovering Economic Advancement: The Impact of Islamic Waqf on Zanzibar's Development and Poverty Alleviation 1840s.- 1980s. Uncovering Economic Advancement: The Impact Of Islamic Waqf On Zanzibar'S Development And Poverty Alleviation 1840s.- 1980s.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Early English Cartography of the East Indies (1600-1650 CE). Early English Cartography Of The East Indies (1600-1650 Ce).
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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A History and Development of Malaysia-Japan Relationship in Automotive Industry During Mahathir Era, 1981-2003.. A History And Development Of Malaysia-Japan Relationship In Automotive Industry During Mahathir Era, 1981-2003..
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Cultural Diversity And Acculturation During The Malayu-Sriwijaya And Melaka Eras, 600s To 1500s.
Master
Completed
2026
Main Supervisor
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An Annotation On Batu Aceh Islamic Gravestones In Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
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Master
Completed
2020
Main Supervisor
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(Malay Language - Senate 445th). Amalan 'Langgam Kato Nan Ampek' Di Kalangan Seniman Dan Budayawan Minangkabau Masa Kini.
Master
Completed
2020
Co-supervisor
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A Study Of Sayyid Shaykh Al-Hadi'S (1867-1934) And Abdullah Ahmad'S (1878-1933) Contributions To Islamic Reform In The Malay World
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Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Dr. Burhanuddin Al-Helmi: Analysis Of His Ideas On Colonialism And Nationalism.
Master
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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The Ninety-Nine Laws Of Perak: A Study Of Islamic And Adat Influence In The Malay Society.
Master
Completed
2017
Co-supervisor
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Orientalist Interpretations Of Al-Futuhat : Case Studies Of Fred Mcgraw Donner, Efraim Karsh And Marshall G.S. Hodgson.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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English Trade And Diplomatic Relations With The Osmanli Caliphate During The Reign Of Elizabeth 1 (1578-1602 Ce).
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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No Title.
Master
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Program Latihan Khidmat Negara (Plkn): A Study In National Integration, Volunteerism And Loyalty.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Print,Islam And Nationalism: The Socio-Religion And Political Roles Of The Rusyidah Club In Colonial Riau.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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The Victorian Mood In The Topics: A Socio-Cultural Analysis Of The Practice And Position Of Science In British Malaya, 1877 - 1900.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Women’S Rights And Gender Equality In The Uae: Developments From The 1970s To 2024.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
| 2018 - 2024 | Adab ketatanegaraan in Traditional Malay Society: An Analytical Study of Malay Intellectual Heritage |
| 2018 - 2024 | Understanding Extremist Discourse, Intervention and Rehabilitation: Bridging the Gap between Stakeholders in Malaysia and Southeast Asia |
| 2016 - 2020 | The Voices of Islamic Reformism: A Comparative Analysis of the Prominent Thinkers in the Malay World |
| 2014 - 2016 | Textbook Project, International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT, USA) |
| 2012 - 2013 | Graduate Citizenry: Higher Education, Patriotism and Nation Building in Malaysia |
| 2009 - 2011 | The Career and Roles of Daniel Pipes in Representations of Muslims |
On-Going
| 2026 - Present | Revisiting Omani influence in Melaka from a historical perspective |
| 2025 - Present | UNCOVERING ECONOMIC ADVANCEMENT: THE IMPACT OF ISLAMIC WAQF ON ZANZIBAR'S DEVELOPMENT AND POVERTY ALLEVIATION, 1840s-1980s. |
| 2023 - Present | A Critical Review of Selected Literature on Islam in the Malay World |
| 2016 - Present | Malay Communities of Knowledge and Practice in the Digital Age: Prospects and Challenges |
| 2012 - Present | Assessing Centre of Leadership Training (Celtra) Relevance and Achievements to the National Higher Education Strategic Plan (PSPTN) |
| 2011 - Present | The Socio Religio and Political Roles Of The Rusydiah Club In Colonial Riau |
| 2010 - Present | A Comparative Study of Higher Education Systems of Selected Asian Countries |
Awards & Recognition
| 14 Nov, 2025 | Long Service Award (25 years) - IIUM | University |
| 29 May, 2024 | Anugeran Limpahan Budi - Majlis Perumahan Universiti Awam Malaysia | National |
| 12 Sep, 2022 | Anugerah Khas Perkhidmatan Cemerlang - Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | University |
| 29 Apr, 2021 | Anugerah Khidmat Cemerlang - Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | University |
| 31 Mar, 2021 | Safety First Award for excellent services - Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | University |
| 15 Sep, 2020 | Best Quality Award - Universiti Malaysia Terengganu | KCDIO |
| 01 Jun, 2020 | Takrim al-Akadimiyyin (Publication) - Kullliyyah of IRKHS | KCDIO |
| 22 Apr, 2020 | Bronze (Journal publication) - IRK and Human Sciences | University |
| 29 Dec, 2009 | Anugerah Khidmat 15 tahun, UIAM - UIAM | University |
| 06 Apr, 2001 | Stephen Hay Award for academic excellence - University of California, Santa Barbara | International |
Publications
Articles
Conference or Workshop Items
| 2026 | Between Arabia, the Malay world and China: Omani port cities as strategic nodes in the wider Indian Ocean maritime trading networks. In: 7th International Conference on Business, Education, Innovation and Social Sciences 2026, |
| 2024 | Bagaimana Malaysia mendapat nama? Analisis terhadap penerbitan kepustakaan abad ke-19. In: Persidangan Antarabangsa Sains Sosial dan Kemanusiaan Kali Ke-9, |
| 2024 | The images of Ottoman Turkey in the selected Malay periodicals in the early twentieth century. In: 5th International Conference on Management, Education, Social Sciences and Innovation 2024 (ICMESSI2024), |
| 2023 | Colonialism, society and reforms: the contributions of the Malay reformists to the educational reforms in Malaya. In: International Conference on Contemporary Muslim Society & Western Thoughts: Challenges and Prospects, |
| 2023 | Nilai dan kepimpinan menurut perspektif Islam. In: Seminar Nilai dan Kepimpinan: Pendayaupayaan Nilai & Kepimpinan dalam memacu perubahan, |
| 2023 | Orang Melayu; asal usul dan migrasi. In: Seminar Southeast Asian Studies, Guangxi Minzu University, China, |
| 2020 | Cabaran pasca 63 tahun merdeka : 'dimanakah kita'. In: Wacana Kemerdekaan 2018, |
| 2020 | COVID-19: situasi semasa dan perancangan Universiti Malaysia Terengganu. In: Pembentangan Khas Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Bilik Gerakan Bencana (Task Force COVID-19), |
| 2020 | Islam in the Malay world: an overview. In: Islamic Input in Medical Programme (IIMP), |
| 2020 | Kemunculan terorisme agama dalam dunia moden.. In: Konvensyen Pemberdayaan Belia Mencegah Ektremisme Zon Pantai Timur, |
| 2020 | Kita mesti menang: peranan dan cabaran UMT menghadapi COVID-19. In: Program Kita Mesti Menang: Peranan dan Cabaran UMT Menghadapi COVID-19, |
| 2019 | Islam in the Malay world; an overview. In: Islamic Medical Input Kulliyyah of Medicine (IIMP), International Islamic University Malaysia, |
| 2019 | Muhammad Abduh's reformism: The modes of its dissemination in preindependent Malaysia. In: International Conference on Language Philosophy Education and Heritage 2019 (ICoLPEH), |
| 2019 | New lights on Batu Aceh Muslim gravestones in Pulau Pinang, Malaysia. In: International Conference On Religion, Governance And Sustainable Development (ICRGD2019), |
| 2019 | The influence of Islam in the governance of the Malay Sultanate. In: Persidangan Kebangsaan Masyarakat dan Kebudayaan di Malaysia, |
| 2019 | Unveiling Islamophobia: the role of Daniel Pipes in the demonisation of the Muslims. In: Research Seminar of the Department of History and Civilization, |
| 2018 | Introduction to ISTAC's Malay World's Programme. In: Mobility Programme for the University of South Australia, |
| 2018 | Islam in the Malay World: A marginal or significant influence?. In: Islamic Input in Medical Programme : Malaysian Legal System - Sources of Law and the Malaysian Courts, |
| 2018 | Islamic reformism in Malaya: the case of Syed Sheikh al-Hadi. In: International Symposium on Religious Life (ISRL), |
| 2018 | Kedatangan Islam ke Alam Melayu. In: Hari Melayu Sedunia 2018, |
| 2018 | Nation building: Malaysia’s experience and lessons from the Sirah of al-Rasul s.a.w.. In: Two Days International Conference Seerat Conference 2018, |
| 2018 | Peranan dan sumbangan ulama' Islah terhadap masyarakat di Tanah Melayu. In: Nadwah Ulama Nusantara VIII 2018, |
| 2017 | Bangsa merdeka: iktibar dari sejarah. In: Ceramah Bulan kemerdekaan, |
| 2017 | Empowering the agenda of the Malay world: the experiences of the International Institute of Malay World and Islamic Civilisation, International Islamic University Malaysia. In: 2nd International Symposium on Religious Literature and Heritage, |
| 2017 | Kepentingan sejarah menurut perspektif Islam. In: Sejarawan Muda, |
| 2017 | Traditionalism, reformism and postmodernism in Malaysia. In: Talk Malay Archipelago: Traditional vs Postmodernism, |
| 2016 | Erti sebenar merdeka. In: Forum Erti Sebenar Kemerdekaan, |
| 2016 | From Masjidul Haram to Bukittinggi? Islamic reform in West Sumatra. In: International symposium on Ottoman-Malay World Civilizational Studies, |
| 2015 | Ottoman study at IIUM: experience and future undertaking. In: International Specialised Roundtable Conference on Malay World Ottoman Civilizational Studies, |
| 2014 | Community engagement in Malaysian higher education: an overview. In: International Conference on Humanities & Social Sciences (SOCIOINT14), |
| 2014 | Sumbangan Islam kepada tamadun barat. In: Kolokium Islam Pahang "Meraikan Ilmu", |
| 2012 | The socio-religio and political roles of the Rushdiah Club in Colonial Riau . In: International Conference on Colonialism and Decolonization: Challenges and Prospects, |
| 2011 | Cairo and the printing press as the modes in the dissemination of Muhammad ‘Abduh’s reformism to colonial Malaya. In: 2011 2nd International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2011) , |
| 2011 | Cairo and the printing press as the modes in the dissemination of Muhammad ‘Abduh’s reformism to colonial Malaya. In: 2011 2nd International Conference on Humanities, Historical and Social Sciences (CHHSS 2011) , |
| 2011 | Discourse on Islamic Reformism in Colonial Malaya: a preliminary evaluation of selected literature. In: International Conference on Humanities, |
| 2011 | Policy development in Malaysian Higher Education: workshop on comparative study of Higher Education System in Asia. In: Workshop on Comparative Study of Selected Higher Education System in Asia, |
| 2010 | An Overview of Sheikh Tahir Jalaluddin’s major writings and contributions. In: Seminar Kebangkitan Gerakan Islah di Alam Melayu, |
| 2010 | Sejarah moden Lubnan: sebuah pengenalan (1918-1990). In: Special lecture for MALBATT 3, Malaysian peace keeping mission to Lebanon, |
| 2007 | The Saviours or the Destroyers?: The Images of the Ottomans in the Chronicle of Ibn Iyas. In: MICOLLAC 2007 (5th Malaysian International Conference on language literature and culture), |
Books
Book Sections
| 2023 | Managing psychosocial issues among HLI students during crises. In: Akademi Kepimpinan Pendidikan Tinggi (AKEPT) and AbdulHamid AbuSulayman KIRKHS, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2177-34-0, pp. 16-29 |
| 2022 | Conclusion. In: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Press, ISBN: , pp. 189-198 |
| 2022 | Conclusion. In: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Press, ISBN: 978-967-2793-32-8, pp. 189-198 |
| 2022 | Islam marginalized: the Malay world within Muslim studies. In: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Press, ISBN: 978-967-2793-32-8, pp. 1-22 |
| 2022 | Muslim reforms in Minangkabau during the second half of the 18th and early 19th centuries. In: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Press, ISBN: 978-967-2793-32-8, pp. 23-48 |
| 2022 | The life and contributions of Syed Sheikh al-Hadi to the educational reforms in Malaya. In: Universiti Malaysia Terengganu Press, ISBN: 978-967-2793-32-8, pp. 163-188 |
| 2021 | Akar umbi pembentukan ulama di Kedah. In: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UKM, ISBN: 978-967-2623-41-0, pp. 66-73 |
| 2021 | Akar umbi pembentukan ulama di Kedah. In: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UKM, ISBN: 978-967-2623-41-0, pp. 66-73 |
| 2013 | Alternative models of higher education: an epistemological enquiry. In: IPPTN, ISBN: 978-983-861-610-2, pp. 25-34 |
| 2013 | Alternative models of higher education: an epistemological enquiry. In: IPPTN, ISBN: 978-983-861-610-2, pp. 25-34 |
| 2013 | Conclusion. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 130-134 |
| 2013 | Introduction. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 1-7 |
| 2013 | Reform of higher education: realigning the teaching and learning processes, research and governance. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 35-44 |
| 2013 | Reform of higher education: realigning the teaching and learning processes, research and governance. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 35-44 |
| 2013 | Western ideological and eurocentric system. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 8-24 |
| 2013 | Western ideological and eurocentric system. In: USM Press, ISBN: 9789838616102, pp. 8-24 |
| 2012 | Introduction . In: IPPTN & USM Press, ISBN: pending, pp. ix-xiv |
| 2011 | Akar umbi pembentukan ulama di Kedah. In: Jabatan Pengajian Arab dan Tamadun, UKM, ISBN: 978-983-9368-57-4, pp. 192-196 |
| 2011 | Awakening the Malays from slumber: Islamic reform in twentieth century Malaya. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789670225135, pp. 139-161 |
| 2009 | Sayyid Shaykh Ahmad al-Hadi’s contributions to Islamic reformism in Malaya. In: Brill, ISBN: 9789004172319, pp. 203-224 |
| 2007 | Islam from within: preliminary evaluation of Malaysian scholars contributions to scholarly writings on Islamic reform in Malaya. In: Fakulti Pengajian Islam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 9789832234425 , pp. 96-106 |
| 2007 | Islam from within: preliminary evaluation of Malaysian scholars contributions to scholarly writings on Islamic reform in Malaya. In: Fakulti Pengajian Islam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 9789832234425 , pp. 96-106 |
| 2007 | Tahir Jalaluddin and Syed Shaykh Al-Hadi's aptation of the Salafiyyah ideas into colonial Malaya . In: Fakulti Pengajian Islam, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, ISBN: 978-983-2234-38-8, pp. 189-198 |
Monograph
| 2014 | The centre for leadership training, higher education leadership academy (AKEPT): assessing its relevance and achievements to the national higher education strategic plan (PSPTN). In: AKEPT, |