Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Law) - Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Master of Comparative Laws - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bacheor of Laws (Shari'ah) - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- Bachelor of Laws - Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Shamrahayu Binti Ab Aziz (Assoc. Prof. Datuk Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS
srahayu@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Shamrahayu Ab. Aziz is currently a Lecturer at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) since 1991, latest as an Associate Professor. She holds degrees in Law (1991), Shariah of Law (1992), Master in Comparative Laws (1993) and Diploma in Shariah Law and Practice (2000). She wrote a Ph.D thesis on Legal Measure Regulating Offences against Islam in Malaysia and was awarded her doctorate in 2007. Her area of interest include Constitutional Law, Human Rights, Islamic Criminal Procedure, Islamic Criminal Law and Administration of Justice. She has taught the related courses for almost 30 years.
She is a prolific writer who write almost 40 journal articles and chapters in books. In addition, she has written four books, which are Islam in the Federal Constitution (2018), Issues in the Enforcement of Islamic Criminal Law (2016), Polemic in the Amendment to the Syariah Court (Criminal Jurisdiction) Act 1965 (2016) and Criminal Procedure in Syariah Courts (2011). She co-authored a book, that is Social Contract and The Federal Constitution (2014) which has won an award as the best book in the year 2015. She also has edited three books. Shamrahayu is a columnist in a Malay daily since 2010 until now. She also has been invited as guest writer in various local newspaper and news portals and written more than 500 articles on various issues concerning law especially constitutional and islamic law. Furthermore, she has presented papers in local and international seminars and has been invited as guest speaker by various government agencies, including INTAN. Shamrahayu was formerly a member of Islamic Councils for the State of Perak and also the Federal Territories Islamic Council.
In 2021, she received The Honorary The Crown Prince (P.M.W) the Federal Territory Day 2021.
Advisory Board Members
Membership, Consultancy & recognition
CURRENT
- Member Of The Main Committee Of The Secretariat For The Establishment Of The Syariah Prosecution Department Malaysia (2024)
- Member of the Judicial Appointments Commission (2022-2024)
- Member of Committee to Empower the Syariah Courts (JKMMS) (2022-2024)
- Advisory Board Member National Archieves of Malaysia (2023-2026)
- Board of Trustee, Majlis Profesor Negara (2023-now)
- Expert Panel History Curriculum and Text Books, Ministry of Education (2023-2026)
- Council Member, Royal Terengganu Institute for Historical and Legal Studies (R-TIHiLS) (2022-2024)
- Deputy Head of Political, Governance and Legal Cluster Majlis Profesor Negara (MPN) (2022-2025)
- Chairman of the Remedial Grievance Committee (RGC) International Islamic University Malaysia (2022-2024)
PREVIOUS
- Chairman of the Internal Audit and Risk Management Committee at Baitulmal Professional College Kuala Lumpur (2023-2024)
- Member of the Internal Audit and Governance Committee Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (2023-2024)
- Expert Member of the Political and Government Master's Program Study Committee at the Faculty of Human Ecology, Universiti Putra Malaysia (2020-2023)
- Committee, Peguam Syarie Wilayah Persekutuan Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (2020-2023)
- Member, Technical Committee on 'implementation of the repeal/amendment of the universities and University Colleges Act 1971 [Act 30]' Ministry of Education (2020-2022)
- Member, Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur (2018-2024)
- Member, Majlis Agama Islam dan 'Adat Istiadat Melayu Perak (2018-2022)
- Member, Advisory Board, National Library (2020-2021)
- Member, Advisory Board, Institute of Research and Training of National Integration (2016-2018)
- Member, Advisory Board, Institut Wasatiyyah Malaysia (2017-2018)
- Member of the Special Committee for the study of security-related laws (2018)
- Member, Shariah community work with respect to the procedure of conversion to Islam for children under the age of 18, Attorney General Chambers (July 2018)
- Member, National Syariah Technical Committee (2014-2018)
- Member, Islamic Consultation Council Committee 2014-2018)
- Vice Chairman, Principal Committee for Muslim Women Council,
- Yayasan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (MAYA) (2019) Consultant, Pejabat Ketua Keselamatan Negara, Jabatan Perdana Menteri (2016)
- Member, Steering Committee and Main Committee, Jawatankuasa Memperkasa Mahkamah Syariah (2017)
- Head Of The 'Act 355' Cluster, Committee To Empower Syariah Courts (2017-2018)
- Member, Advisory Special Committee to Review Secondary School History Syllabus and Textbooks (2011-2012)
- Member, Steering Committe, Nasional Human Right Action Plan (2013-2018) Member, Executive Council, Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation (2013-2016)
- Member, Panel of Experts to Review Apostasy Law Appointment by Islamic Religious Council and Custom, Pahang (2014)
- Panel of Thinkers, Young Leadership Team of Islamic Da'wah Foundation Malaysia (2013) Panel of Thinkers, Office of Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan, Kuala Lumpur (2014-2019)
- Research Fellow, Centre for Women Studies Science at Islamic University Malaysia (UIM) (2013-2018) Member, Rebranding Committee of National Civics Bereau (2016-2018)
- Member, Monitoring Committee for Development of National Human Right Action Plan (NHRAP) (2016-2018)
- Member, Working Committee of Syariah-Complaint Verification JAKIM (Chairperson of Legal Bureau) (2016-2018)
- Member, Current Issues of Muslim Women (PISWI) (2016-2018)
- Member, Ummah Unity Consultative Panel, National Dakwah Council as a Member of the Working Group on Media and Publicity Working Group on Strengthening Royal Institution) (2016-2019)
- Research Fellow, Centre for Human Rights and Advocacy (CENTHRA) (2015-2018)
Area of Specialisation
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Political Sciences and Public Policy ~ Islamic Political System - Islamic legal system
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Constitutional Law - Constitutional law and Islamic constitutional law
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law Enforcement ~ Evidence and Procedure - Syariah Criminal Procedure
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Human Rights - Human Rights in Islam
- Social Science ~ Social Science ~ Law ~ Criminal Law - Islamic criminal law
Teaching Responsibilities
ACARA JENAYAH MAHKAMAH SHARIAH | 2017/2018 |
ACARA MAL MAHKAMAH SHARIAH | 2010/2011 |
ACARA MAL MAHKAMAH SYARIAH | 2010/2011 |
ADMINISTRATION OF ISLAMIC AFFAIRS | 2023/2024 |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2000/2001 1999/2000 1997/1998 1996/1997 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II | 2022/2023 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2007/2008 2005/2006 2002/2003 1999/2000 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
EVIDENCE & PROCEDURE OF SHARIAH COURT I | 1998/1999 1997/1998 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
EVIDENCE & PROCEDURE OF SHARIAH COURT II | 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1997/1998 1996/1997 1993/1994 |
FUNDAMENTAL OF SHARIAH | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2012/2013 |
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES IN ISLAM | 2007/2008 |
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS AND LIBERTIES IN ISLAM II | 2009/2010 2008/2009 |
FUNDAMENTAL RIGHTS IN ISLAM | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
FUNDAMNETAL RIGHTS IN ISLAM | 2023/2024 |
HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM | 2018/2019 2017/2018 |
INTERNATIONAL HUMAN RIGHTS LAW | 2018/2019 |
ISLAMIC CONSTITUTIONAL LAW | 2024/2025 2023/2024 |
ISLAMIC CONSTITUTIONAL LAW I | 1997/1998 1996/1997 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
ISLAMIC CONSTITUTIONAL LAW II | 2000/2001 1996/1997 1995/1996 1994/1995 |
ISLAMIC CRIMINAL LAW | 2009/2010 |
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2015 2014 2013/2014 2013 2012 2011/2012 |
ISLAMIC LEGAL SYSTEM II | 2017/2018 |
PRINCIPLES OF GOVERNMENT IN ISLAM | 2018/2019 |
PROSEDUR JENAYAH MAHKAMAH SYARIAH | 2018/2019 |
SISTEM PERUNDANGAN ISLAM | 2022/2023 2015/2016 |
SISTEM UNDANG-UNDANG MALAYSIA | 2009/2010 |
Supervision
Basic Structures And The Limitations On Parliament'S Legislative Power To Amend The Constitution In Malaysia.
Ph.D
Completed
2024
Main Supervisor
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The Constitution, The Courts And Parliament: An Analysis Of The Judicial Power In Reviewing Functions Of Parliament In Maldives.
Ph.D
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Legal And Administrative Framework On The Enforcement Of Shar'Iah Penal Law By The Police In Nigeria.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Human Rights Approach To Disability In The Maldivian Legal Framework.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Hate Speech In Malaysia: The Necessary For Specific Legislation
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Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Judicial Review Of Political Questions In Nigeria And Malaysia: A Comparative Analysis.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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The Effectiveness Of Nigerian National Human Right Commission In Human Right Protection.
Ph.D
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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Application Of The Principles Of Constitutionalism Under The 1995 Constitution Of The Republic Of Uganda: The Way Forward.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Right To A Speedy Trial For Accused In Maldives: A Comparative Study.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Mechanism For Human Rights In South Asia: Lesson From The Eu And African Chapter.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Military Justice System: A Comparison Between Republic Of Maldives And Malaysia.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Constitutional And Legal Issues In Accession Of United Nations Convention Against Torture (Uncat).
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Legal Framework On The Constitutional Rights To The Freedom Of Assembly And Association In Bangladesh.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Interfaith Harmony And The Law Blasphemy: A Critical Analysis Of The Laws Of Pakistan.
Ph.D
In Progress
Co-supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2013 - 2013 | Teras 5; Hak Kewajipan Antarabangsa |
2007 - 2011 | Rights to Religious Freedom in Malaysia: Piercing Through the Confusion and Contradiction |
2007 - 2011 | Restrictions on The Propagation of Non-Islamic Doctrines Among Muslims in Malaysia: A Constitutional Perspective |
On-Going
2011 - Present | Commencement Of Civil Proceedings In The Syariah Court |
2010 - Present | Constitution, Administration, Good Governance, Integrity and Human Rights Research Unit (CANGGIH) |
2008 - Present | International Law and Maritime Affairs Research Unit (ILMA) |
Award & Recognition
13 Jan, 2009 | Bronze Medal - University of Malaya Ekspo Penyelidikan, Rekacipta & Inovasi | University |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
2021 | The concept of Wasatiyyah under Islamic law perspective: a manifestation of just and balanced rule. In: Online Roundtable Discussion Harmonisation of Shariah and Law: Issues and Challenges, |
2017 | Penghinaan terhadap Islam: aplikasi undang-undang sedia ada. In: Konvensyen Pegawai Penguatkuasa Agama Dan Pendakwa Syarie Seluruh Malaysia 2017, |
Book
2018 | Islam dalam perlembagaan persekutuan. Penerbit IKIM/IKIM Press, ISBN: 978-983-2718-512 |
2016 | Isu penguatkuasaan undang-undang jenayah syariah di Malaysia. Legasi Press Sdn. Bhd., ISBN: 9789834615543 |
2016 | Polemik Pindaan Akta Mahkamah Syariah (Bidang Kuasa Jenayah) 1965: satu pandangan perundangan. Pejabat Mufti Wilayah Persekutuan Jabatan Perdana Menteri, ISBN: 978-967-12468-5-6 |
2011 | Criminal procedure in Syariah Court. Sweet & Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 9789675040733 |
2011 | Issues on enforcement of Islamic criminal law in Malaysia. Malik Teraju Ria, ISBN: 978-967-10477-0-5 |
2009 | Isu-isu kebebasan beragama & penguatkuasaan undang-undang moral. Jabatan Undang-Undang Islam, Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375 |
Book Section
2023 | The concept of wasatiyyah under Islamic law perspective: a manifestation of just and balanced rule. In: Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, ISBN: , pp. 51-73 |
2018 | Institusi fatwa dalam perundangan negara. In: Penerbit IKIM/IKIM Press, ISBN: 978-983-2718-62-8, pp. 25-38 |
2018 | Kebebasan beragama menurut Perlembagaan Persekutuan dan aplikasinya kepada orang Islam. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 978-983-49-1372-4, pp. 79-122 |
2016 | Pengembangan doktrin dan kepercayaan bukan Islam di alam siber: Latar perundangan di Malaysia. In: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) & Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), ISBN: , pp. 151-170 |
2016 | Pengembangan doktrin dan kepercayaan bukan Islam di alam siber: Latar perundangan di Malaysia. In: Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia (SKMM) & Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM), ISBN: , pp. 151-170 |
2014 | Federal and state constitutions. In: CLJ Publication, ISBN: 9789670748719, pp. 177-198 |
2012 | Basic human rights in Islam. In: Sweet and Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 978-967-5040-87-0, pp. 361-369 |
2012 | Islamic concept of human rights. In: Sweet and Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 978-967-5040-87-0, pp. 321-331 |
2012 | Mechanism for protection and enforcement of human rights in Islam. In: Sweet and Maxwell Asia, ISBN: 978-967-5040-87-0, pp. 371-387 |
2009 | Agama-agama dunia dan moraliti. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 85-104 |
2009 | Kebebasan beragama dari perspektif perlembagaan persekutuan. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 3-11 |
2009 | Kesalahan berkaitan kesusilaan dan moral di dalam akta kesalahan jenayah Syariah (wilayah-wilayah persekutuan). In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 122-143 |
2009 | Kuasa-kuasa Pegawai Penguatkuasa Agama di bawah Akta Prosedur Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-wilayah Persekutuan) 1997. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 144-160 |
2009 | Kuasa-kuasa Pegawai Penguatkuasa Agama di bawah Akta Prosedur Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-wilayah Persekutuan) 1997. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 144-160 |
2009 | Kuasa-kuasa Pegawai Penguatkuasa Agama di bawah Akta Prosedur Jenayah Syariah (Wilayah-wilayah Persekutuan) 1997. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 144-160 |
2009 | Penguatkuasaan Undang-undang Jenayah Syariah di Malaysia: satu perspektif perlembagaan. In: Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws and Harun M. Hashim Law Centre, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 9789834120375, pp. 105-111 |
2009 | Pentadbiran keadilan jenayah syariah menurut perlembagaan. In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789675272912, pp. 7-19 |
2008 | Development of the Islamic legal system. In: Thomson Learning, ISBN: 978-981-4232-90-6, pp. 231-239 |
2008 | Development of the Islamic legal system. In: Thomson Learning, ISBN: 978-981-4232-90-6, pp. 231-239 |
2007 | Kuasa pegawai penguat kuasa agama. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 9789836297266, pp. 245-263 |
2007 | Peruntukan undang-undang mengenai penghinaan terhadap agama Islam di Malaysia. In: Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, ISBN: 9789836297266, pp. 100-125 |
2005 | Murtad dalam perundangan Islam dan enakmen negeri-negeri. In: Intel Multimedia and Publication, ISBN: 983-2417-26-0, pp. 7-41 |