Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy - Doctor of Philosophy, University of New Castle Upon Tyne
- Master of Comparative Law - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Shariah (First Class Honour) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti of Malaya (UM)
Azila Bt. Ahmad Sarkawi (Prof. Dr.)
Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF ARCHITECTURE AND ENVIRONMENTAL DESIGN
azila@iium.edu.my
3782
Expert Profile
Azila Ahmad Sarkawi is an Associate Professor at the Department of Urban and Regional Planning, Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, IIUM. She secured her Bachelor's degree (Hon.) in Shari'ah (Law) from the University of Malaya in 1997, and Master of Comparative Laws (MCL) from IIUM and was appointed as an Assistant Lecturer in the Department.
She obtained her Doctorate from the Newcastle upon Tyne University, United Kingdom in 2006 for the thesis entitled "Legal Considerations of Neighbouring Lands in Development Planning: The Malaysian Context". Her areas of specializations are Planning and Environmental Law and Islamic Planning Principles. She is an associate member of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and received a Planning Scholar Award for Planning Excellence 2009 organised by the Malaysian Institute of Planners.
She obtained her Doctorate from the Newcastle upon Tyne University, United Kingdom in 2006 for the thesis entitled "Legal Considerations of Neighbouring Lands in Development Planning: The Malaysian Context". Her areas of specializations are Planning and Environmental Law and Islamic Planning Principles. She is an associate member of the Malaysian Institute of Planners and received a Planning Scholar Award for Planning Excellence 2009 organised by the Malaysian Institute of Planners.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Arts and Culture ~ Islamic Calligraphy - Islamisation of Human Knowledge
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Islamic Built Environment
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Planning Law
Teaching Responsibilities
INTRODUCTION TO URBAN & REGIONAL PLANNING | 2010/2011 |
ISLAMIC PLANNING PRINCIPLES | 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006 |
ISLAMIC URBANISM | 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2000/2001 |
LANDSCAPE AND URBAN PLANNING | 2010/2011 |
LEGAL STUDIES FOR QUANTITY SURVEYORS 2 | 2014/2015 |
PLANNING LAW AND PROCEDURE | 2020/2021 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
PLANNING LAW AND PROCEDURES | 2006/2007 2005/2006 2000/2001 |
PLANNING SEMINAR | 2011/2012 2010/2011 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
PLANNING STUDIO 3 | 2011/2012 |
PLANNING STUDIO 4 | 2016/2017 |
PLANNING STUDIO 4 (LOCAL PLANNING) | 2020/2021 |
PLANNING STUDIO 5 | 2019/2020 2016/2017 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
PLANNING STUDIO 5: STRATEGIC PLANNING | 2024/2025 |
PLANNING STUDIO 6 | 2015/2016 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 |
PLANNING WORKSHOP II | 2010/2011 |
PRACTICAL TRAINING | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
QUR'AN, SUNNAH & BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2023/2024 |
QURAN, SUNNAH & BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2014/2015 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY FOR THE BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2014/2015 |
VALUES, ETHICS AND BUILT ENVIRONMENT | 2020/2021 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
Supervision
Developing A Framework For Conserving Waqf-Based Forest In Bogor, Indonesia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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Maintenance Management Framework For Waqf Properties : The Case Study Of Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur (Ftkl).
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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A Framework For Financial Feasibility Study Of Housing Development Of Waqf Land In Malaysia With Reference To Tawzi Al-Manfa'Ah.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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An Evaluation Model Using The Maqasid-Al-Shariah Framework Towards Liveable City.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Islamic Leadership Principles In Project Management: Assessment Of Its Applicability And Strategies For The Public Works Department Of Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2019
Co-supervisor
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Shariah Compliant Financial Remedy For Late Interim Payment For Construction Works Contracts.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Maintenance Prioritization For Surau In Presint 11 Putrajaya.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Analysis Of The Relationship Between Selangor State Structure Plan'S Policies And Land Cover Changes Based On The Principles Of Maqasid Al-Shari'Ah.
Master
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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Assessing Community Facilities Provision From Islamic Perspectives: A Case Study Of Taman Melati, Kuala Lumpur.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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Development Of A Proposed Framework For Tahkim In The Malaysian Construction Industry.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Urban Sustainability In The Context Of Maqasid Al-Shariah: A Study On Malaysian Urban Indicators Network (Murninet)
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Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Assessment On The Implementation Of Islamic Principles By Gated Communities In Shah Alam, Selangor.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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The Perception Of Planning Stakeholders In The Implementation Of Kajang Municipal Council Local Plan 2020 With Reference To Public Facilities Sector.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Tourist Perception On Tourists Facilities At The Melaka Heritage Sites, Malaysia.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Planning Application And Planning Approval Process In Sabah.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Shariah Compliance In Construction Procurement (With Specific Reference To Contract Formation).
Master
Completed
2010
Co-supervisor
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Level Of User'S Satisfaction Towards Prayer Facilities At Transit Area.
Master
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2021 - 2022 | The Making of a Coffee Table Book on the Relocation of Masjid Kampung Laut from Nilam Puri back to Kampung Laut, Kelantan Darul Naim for East Coast Economic Region Development Council (ECERDC) |
2021 - 2023 | Developing GIS databases for Waqf land in related to Muslim Cemetery Management for MAIPS, Perlis. |
2021 - 2022 | Assessing Potential Development of Islamic Tourism in Perlis |
2018 - 2019 | Joint Research Collaboration between Global Heritage Consultancy Sdn. Bhd. and IIUM Research Team for Conceptual Design and Feasibility Studies of Klang Islands. |
2016 - 2017 | Development of An Innovative Model to Empower Wakaf Authorities in the Provision of Affordable Housing |
2016 - 2020 | A Study into Procurement and Project Delivery System to Empower Wakaf-Zakat in the Provision of Housing for the Ummah |
2016 - 2020 | Developing a Framework for Determining Adequacy, Currency and Sufficiency of Haddul Kifayah and their Application in the Provision of Housing for The Ummah |
2016 - 2020 | Risk management in the Provision of Wakaf-Zakat Housing |
2016 - 2020 | Determining the benchmark for Shariah legitimacy in the provision of Wakaf-Zakat housing |
2016 - 2019 | A Study on the Need for a Comprehensive Guideline on Design and Planning (Quality and Standards) of Low-Cost Housing for Shari'ah Compliant |
2015 - 2021 | Developing A Proposed Model For Zakat-Waqaf Collaboration In The Provision Of Appropriate Housing For Needy Muslims In Malaysia |
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 |
2013 - 2014 | From Mosques to Khanqahs: The Origins and Rise of Sufi Institutions |
2013 - 2017 | A Formation of Islamic Framework and Model for Sustainable and Liveable Cities with Reference to Maqasid Al-Shariah : Toward Quality of Life in Urban Setting |
2011 - 2014 | An Exploratory Study of Problems Relating to Strata Residential Properties in Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur |
2011 - 2014 | RU 2011: Malaysian urban Indicators Network (MURNInet): Reclassification of Indicators According to Maqasid al-Shariah |
2011 - 2012 | Planning Practices in Malaysia: Legal Perspectives (KVC Project 2011) |
2011 - 2011 | The Islamic Principles Of Urban Park Planning A Case Study Of Taman Tasik Shah Alam |
2011 - 2011 | A study on Environmental Awareness Among Students in Higher Learning Institution |
2010 - 2012 | The Mosque Institution in History: Lessons for Today |
2009 - 2011 | The Town Planning System in Sabah and Sarawak |
2008 - 2010 | The Effectiveness of Urban Environmental Corridors in Conservation of Natural Landscape Resources in Malaysia |
2008 - 2011 | The Lessons of Prophet Muhammad (Pbuh) in Housing |
2007 - 2011 | The Laws in Planning Approval: A Practice of Planning Department, Putrajaya Corporation |
2007 - 2011 | Integrating Islamic Values into the Functions of Muslim Dwellings. |
2007 - 2010 | Shariah Compliance in Construction Procurement (with Specific Reference to Contract Formation) |
On-Going
2024 - Present | Literature Review for Environmental Conservation from the Islamic Perspectives |
2024 - Present | Literature Review for Environmental Conservation from the Islamic Perspectives |
2020 - Present | Sustainable Governance in Climate Change and Disaster Management |
2020 - Present | Sustainable Governance in Climate Change and Disaster Management |
2020 - Present | Kajian Cadangan Dan Penggubalan Akta Pemajuan Tanah Wakaf (WAQF Land Development Act, WLDA) |
2019 - Present | Establishing the Requirements for Urban Cemeteries as Public Open Spaces in the Metropolitan Area of Kuala Lumpur |
2016 - Present | Critical Success Factor (CSF) in the Provision of Wakaf Zakat Housing: Design and Standard |
2015 - Present | Young Graduates? Affordability in the Provision of Decent Accommodation in the Klang Valley |
2015 - Present | Analysing the Fundamental Values of Islam in the Planning and Design of Historic Nusantara-Vernacular Masjid Architecture for Regional Sustainable Malay Islamic Architecture |
Award & Recognition
16 Nov, 2016 | Special Mention for Planning Scholar - Malaysian Institute of Planners | National |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2014 | MS 2577: 2014 architecture and asset management of Masjid - code of practice. Department of Standards Malaysia, ISBN: |
2012 | Perancangan bandar dari perspektif Islam. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 9789834611446 |
2011 | Contemporary research in urban planning . IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-036-2 |
2011 | Planning Practices in Malaysia: Legal Perspective. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-022-5 |
2011 | Planning sustainable cities in Malaysia : issues and challenges. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-047-8 |
2011 | The built environment: selected writings . IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789674180454 |
2008 | Proceedings of International Conference of Environmental Design. Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789833142071 |
2007 | Islam and urban planning. Scholar Press (M) Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 978-983-3813-18-6 |