Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy in Philosophy, Ethics and Contemporary Issues - Doctor of Philosophy, International Institute of Islamic Civilization and Malay World
- Master of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage (Islamic Thought & Comparative Religion) - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Fazil (Daura-e-Hadith) - Post Graduate Diploma, Al-Jamiah al-Islamiyyah Darul Uloom Deoband
- Alimiyyath (Shariah and Islamic Civilization Studies) - Advanced Diploma, Jamiah al-Uswathul Hasanah Shariah College, Pallapatti, Tamil Nadu
- Oriental Title Course Afzal-ul-Ulama (Arabic Language and Literature) - Diploma, Bharathidasan University Tiruchirapalli
Mohamed Aslam Akbar (Dr.)
Assistant Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT SCIENCES
aslamakbar@iium.edu.my
4619
Expert Profile
Mohamed Aslam Akbar currently works as an Assistant Professor of Shariah Sciences at the Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). With a background in Arabic language and Alimiyyah in Shariah sciences, he earned Fazil Daura-e-Hadith from Jamiah Islamiyyah Darul Uloom Deoband. His academic journey includes a Master's in Islamic thought and a PhD in philosophy, ethics, and contemporary issues from IIUM. He's a dedicated researcher delving into economic thought in early Muslim scholarship, Maqasid al-Shariah based developments and teaches courses in Islamic commercial jurisprudence, economics in Qur'an and Sunnah, and sustainable development goals. Based in Malaysia, Akbar's work bridges Islamic wisdom with diverse disciplines, fostering a deeper understanding of ethical values and principles while exploring their practical applications in contemporary economic and societal contexts.
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Archaeology and History ~ Palaeography - Islamic Manuscript Studies: Arabic Script Palaeography
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economic History and History of Economic Thought ~ History of Economic Thought - Islamic Economic Thought in Medieval Literature
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Syariah Law ~ Islamic Jurisprudence - Fiqh al-Muamalat and Maqasid al-Shariah
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Quranic and Hadith Studies - Wisdom Studies in Quran and Sunnah
Professional Membership
- 2002: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Al- Jamiatul Islamia Deoband
- 2020: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Lifetime Member), Malaysian Economic Association
- 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), IBF Net: Islamic Business and Finance Network
- 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Maqasid Institute
- 2023: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Muslim Scholars Association of Malaysia (Persatuan Ulama Malaysia)
- 2024: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Association of Shariah Advisors in Finance
Teaching Responsibilities
ASSHARI'AH, ECONOMICS AND SOCIETY | 2023/2024 |
ECONOMICS IN THE QUR'AN & SUNNAH | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
FIQH FOR ECONOMIST 1 | 2023/2024 |
FIQH FOR ECONOMIST II | 2023/2024 2017/2018 |
FIQH FOR ECONOMISTS I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
FOUNDATION OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2018/2019 |
HISTORY OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS THOUGHT | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
ISLAMIC ECON.& FIN. ISSUES FROM SHARI'AH PERS | 2022/2023 |
ISLAMIC ECONOMICS AND FINANCE ISSUES FROM SYARI?AH PERSPECTIVE | 2023/2024 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, POLICIES AND PRACTICES | 2021/2022 2020/2021 |
SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ISSUES, PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES | 2024/2025 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
USRAH IN ACTION 1 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 |
USRAH IN ACTION 2 | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
Supervision
A Proposed Zakat Collection And Distribution Model With Empirical Investigation In The Context Of Afghanistan.
Ph.D
In Progress
Supervisor Supervisory Committee
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Developing A Fintech Based Model For Zakat: The Case Of The Algerian Zakat Institution.
Ph.D
In Progress
Supervisor Supervisory Committee
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Da'Wah And Conversion To Islam: Prospects And Challenges For Sustainability Of Converts In Taraba State, Nigeria.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Exploring The Dynamics Of International Relations Among Malaysia, Brunei, And Indonesia: An Islamic Perspective.
Master
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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Minimalistic Consumption Framework From Islamic Perspective.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2022 | PERFORMANCE EVALUATION INDEX FOR ISLAMIC SOCIAL FINANCE INSTITUTIONS (ISFIS) BASED ON MAQASID AL-SHARIAH |
2020 - 2022 | Bibliographic Search on Experts in Islamic Economics |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Transformative Impact: Unveiling Malaysia's Exemplary Case Study on Social Finance Initiatives in Islamic Banking and Finance |
2023 - Present | Framing the Concepts of I'tidal (Moderation) and Qana'ah (Contentment) Towards Promoting Responsible Consumption in Malaysia |
2023 - Present | Developing Integrated Waqf-Crowdfunding Model (IWCM) For Business Financing Of Micro Enterprises In Malaysia |
2023 - Present | THE SYSTEMATIC REVIEW ANALYSIS OF THE SHARING ECONOMY FROM ISLAMIC PERSPECTIVES. |
2022 - Present | Developing a Capacity Maturity Model for Business Analytics Education in Malaysia Higher Education Institutions |
2022 - Present | Perception of Riba Prohibition and Social Justice |
2022 - Present | Maqasid Shariah for Economists |
2021 - Present | Early Islamic Sources In Economic Thought |
Award & Recognition
22 Dec, 2023 | Best Paper Award - Ministry of Higher Education | National |
24 Aug, 2023 | Innovation and a Productivity Champion Recognition 2022 - Others | University |
23 Aug, 2023 | Prodcuctivity Champion 2022 - Malaysia Productivity Corporation | National |
20 Aug, 2023 | 1st Prize at Effective Mahallah Management Training 2023 - STADD, IIUM | University |
27 Jul, 2023 | Alumni Involvement Award 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Appreciation to Administration, Seminar Coordinator 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Community Engagement Award: CCUB 2163 Usrah in Action 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Community Engagement Award: SCSH 1201 Sustainable Development, Issues, Principles and Practices 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Community Engagement Award: SCSH 2163 Usrah in Action 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
27 Jul, 2023 | Community Engagement Award: UNGS 1201 Sustainable Development, Issues, Principles and Practices 2022 - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, IIUM | KCDIO |
10 Jun, 2023 | Gold Award for Upcycling Practices Trash to Treasure Project 2023 - 3rd University in Action Symposium, IIUM | University |
19 Jan, 2023 | Bronze Award for Trash to Treasure Project 2022 - 2nd University in Action Symposium, IIUM | University |
19 Jan, 2023 | Gold Award for Sustainable Fashion Project 2022 - 2nd University in Action Symposium, IIUM | University |
19 Jan, 2023 | Most Sustainable Award 2022 for Sustainable Fashion - 2nd University in Action Symposium, IIUM | University |
23 Jun, 2022 | Community Engagement Award - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
23 Jun, 2022 | Academic Social Media Present Award - Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences | KCDIO |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2021 | Economics and management sciences: reflections on humanizing education. Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-26219-1-1 |
2021 | Humanizing education reflection on concepts, attributes, roles and sustainability with selected attributes of true believers in the qur’an and sunnah. Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-6-7 |
2021 | Humanizing education reflection on incentives, personality, expectations, organizing and journey with selected attributes of true believers in the qur’an and sunnah. Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-5-0 |
2021 | Reflections on humanizing education for Economics and Management Sciences. Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-2621-92-8 |
Book Section
2023 | Reimagining trash to treasure upcycling project: extending outreach and impact. In: Sejahtera Centre for Sustainability and Humanity, IIUM, ISBN: 978-967-19408-3-9, pp. 154-163 |
2022 | Social protection from Islamic and western socioeconomic perspectives: a comparative review. In: Akademi Zakat, AZKA-PPZ, ISBN: 978-967-2959-09-0, pp. 41-54 |
2021 | Consumer behavior: Incorporating the concept of Zuhd into an integrated value for responsible consumption. In: Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-2621-92-8, pp. 21-28 |
2021 | Humanizing education through Consumerism Advocacy and Vegetable Garden Project. In: Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-5-0, pp. 68-74 |
2021 | Humanizing education with tazkiyah al-nafs – the roots of humanized education. In: Kuliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-26219-1-1, pp. 10-15 |
2021 | Reflection of Sabr in Teaching Principles and Practice of Management. In: Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-6-7, pp. 37-44 |
2021 | Reflection on Edu-Action of the Prophetic Attributes with Ta’awun Approach. In: Meso Publishing, ISBN: 978-967-19814-5-0, pp. 27-32 |