Staff Directory
Academic Qualification
- Doctor of Philosophy (Islamic Studies) - Doctor of Philosophy, University of Birmingham
- Masters of Education - Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
- B.A (Hons) Islamic Studies (Shariah) - Bachelor Degree,
- Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Shariah) - Bachelor Degree, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
- Bachelor of Arts (Arabic Linguistics) - Bachelor Degree, Mohd Al-Khamis University, Rabat
- Diploma in Education - Diploma, International Islamic University Malaysia
- STAM - Certificate, Sekolah Menengah Agama Amir Indra Putra Beris Kubur Besar, Kelantan
Arifin B. Mamat (Assoc. Prof. Dr.)
Associate Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus
KULLIYYAH OF EDUCATION
drarifin@iium.edu.my
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Expert Profile
Arifin Mamat obtained his B.A (Hons) in Arabic Linguistics from the University of Muhammad V, Morocco and B.A (1st Class Hons) in Shariah from University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). He obtained his postgraduate Diploma in Education and Master of Education from International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM) and his Ph.d from the University of Birmingham, England in Islamic Studies (Methods of Teaching). He worked as a teacher under the Ministry of Education, Malaysia before joining IIUM in 1992 as an Assistant Lecturer.
He was the recipient of the Promising Researcher Award, IIUM in 2009. For his outstanding contribution in education and the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Education he was appointed as a member of the the Board of Studies at several universities, namely University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University Selangor (UNISEL), Islamic University, Selangor (UIS) and Teacher Training Institute (IPG), Ministry of Education, Malaysia. He was seconded as an Educational Program Expert at Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), OIC, in Rabat, Morocco. He has also been appointed as a referee for several journals.
He works closely with Ministry of Education Malaysia and is regularly consulted to improve the Teaching of Arabic and Islamic Education in Malaysia. He was appointed as an expert by the Ministry of Education to develop Malaysian standard curriculum for primary school (KSSR) and secondary school (KSSM), 2008. He was also the chairman of the board of reviewers of first Arabic textbook for Primary schools, Year 1 under Malaysian Standard Curriculum for Primary School, 2010. He also contributes to teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies through RTM, Ministry of Communication and Multi Media Malaysia.
Presently, Dr Arifin Mamat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Kulliyyah of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia.
He was the recipient of the Promising Researcher Award, IIUM in 2009. For his outstanding contribution in education and the teaching of Arabic and Islamic Education he was appointed as a member of the the Board of Studies at several universities, namely University Putra Malaysia (UPM), University Selangor (UNISEL), Islamic University, Selangor (UIS) and Teacher Training Institute (IPG), Ministry of Education, Malaysia. He was seconded as an Educational Program Expert at Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (ICESCO), OIC, in Rabat, Morocco. He has also been appointed as a referee for several journals.
He works closely with Ministry of Education Malaysia and is regularly consulted to improve the Teaching of Arabic and Islamic Education in Malaysia. He was appointed as an expert by the Ministry of Education to develop Malaysian standard curriculum for primary school (KSSR) and secondary school (KSSM), 2008. He was also the chairman of the board of reviewers of first Arabic textbook for Primary schools, Year 1 under Malaysian Standard Curriculum for Primary School, 2010. He also contributes to teaching Arabic and Islamic Studies through RTM, Ministry of Communication and Multi Media Malaysia.
Presently, Dr Arifin Mamat is an Associate Professor at the Department of Curriculum and Instruction, Kulliyyah of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia.
Area of Specialisation
- Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Methods of teaching Arabic as a second language, curriculum design
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics/Applied Economics ~ Economic Development and Growth - Islamic jurisprudence, maqasid shari'ah, mu'amalat
- Economics, Business And Management ~ Economics, Business And Management ~ Human Resource Management (HRM) ~ Employee Relations - Methods of teaching Islamic Education, curriculum design
Professional Membership
- 2015: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), Persatuan Intelektual Muslim Malaysia
- 2020 - 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Member), International Union of the Arabic Language
- 2022: Member of Profesional Body / Association: (Ahli Bersekutu), Majlis Profesor Negara
Teaching Responsibilities
ADV.SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2004/2005 |
ADVANCED SOCIAL FOUNDATIONS OF ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2006/2007 |
ADVANCED STUDIES IN ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2009/2010 |
AL-BAYAN WA AL-BADI' SCIENCES | 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
AL-QAWA'ID AL-FIQHIYYAH AND AL-MAQASID AL-SHAR'IYYAH | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
AL-QAWAID AL-FIQHIYYAH AND AL-MAQASID AL-SHAR'IYYAH | 2023/2024 |
AN INTRODUCTION TO ILM AL-LUGHAH | 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
ARABIC AND JAWI SCRIPT | 2023/2024 |
ARABIC SYNTAX 1 | 2010/2011 |
ARABIC SYNTAX III | 2016/2017 2014/2015 2010/2011 |
CLASSICAL PROSE TEXTS | 2004/2005 |
CONTEMPORARY MORAL ISSUES | 2007/2008 |
CRITICAL ANALYSIS OF MUSLIM SCHOLAR'S EDUCATIONAL WRITINGS | 2023/2024 |
CURRICULUM OF MORAL EDUCATION | 2008/2009 |
FAMILY MANAGEMENT & PARENTING | 2007/2008 |
FIQH IBADAT | 2012/2013 |
GENERAL LINGUISTICS | 2014/2015 2013/2014 2011/2012 |
GENERAL TEACHING METHODOLOGY | 2011/2012 2010/2011 |
HAFAZAN 1 | 2023/2024 |
HISTORICAL AND PHILOSOPHICAL FOUNDATIONS OF MALAYSIAN EDUCATION | 2004/2005 |
INTRODUCTION TO FIQH AL-JINAYAT | 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
INTRODUCTION TO GENERAL LINGUISTICS | 2008/2009 |
ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW (TASAWWUR ISLAM) | 2010/2011 2007/2008 |
ISLAMIZATION OF EDUCATION | 2008/2009 |
ISSUES IN ARABIC TEACHING METHODOLOGY | 2019/2020 2017/2018 2016/2017 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2005/2006 |
METHOD OF TEACHING ARABIC LANGUAGE I | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2015/2016 2014/2015 2012/2013 2010/2011 2009/2010 2007/2008 2006/2007 |
METHOD OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION II | 2013/2014 2010/2011 |
METHOD OF TECHING ARABIC LANGUAGE II | 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 |
METHODS IN TEACHING MORAL EDUCATION | 2008/2009 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ARABIC LANGUAGE I | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 2005/2006 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ARABIC LANGUAGE II | 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ARABIC TO NON ARABIC SPEAKERS II | 2012/2013 2011/2012 2007/2008 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ARABIC TO NON-ARABIC SPEAKERS I | 2012/2013 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2010/2011 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION I | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
METHODS OF TEACHING ISLAMIC EDUCATION II | 2023/2024 |
MICRO TEACHING | 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
PRACTICAL GRAMMAR | 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
PRACTICUM II | 2010/2011 |
PRINCIPLES OF TEACHING | 2006/2007 |
PSYCHOLINGUISTICS | 2017/2018 2014/2015 |
READING TEXT ON ISLAMIC EDUCATION | 2023/2024 2022/2023 |
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY | 2008/2009 |
RHETORICAL, "AL-MA'ANI SCIENCES" | 2018/2019 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 |
SYLLABUS DESIGN AND MATERIALS PREPARATION FOR TASL | 2023/2024 2011/2012 |
TEACHING PRACTICE | 2011/2012 |
TEXTBOOK DEVELOPMENT IN THE TEACHING OF ARABIC | 2021/2022 2019/2020 2018/2019 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 |
USUL AL-FIQH AND TARIKH AL-TASHRI' | 2023/2024 2022/2023 2010/2011 2009/2010 |
Supervision
علاقة الرهاب الاجتماعي بالتحصيل الدراسي والصحة النفسية لدى طلبة الصف الثاني عشر في مدارس شمال الشرقية بسلطنة عُمان. The Relationship Of Social Phobia With Academic Achievement And Mental Health Among Twelfth Grade Students In North Alsharqiyah Schools In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Main Supervisor
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قيم الانتماء والمواطنة وعلاقتها بتكوين شخصية قادة المستقبل لدى طلاب مدارس الحلقة الثانية بمحافظة ظفار في سلطنة عمان دراسة من وجهة نظر المدراء ومساعديهم. The Values Of Belonging And Citizenship And Their Relationship To The Formation Of The Personality Of Future Leaders Among Students Of The Second Cycle Schools In Dhofar Governorate In The Sultanate Of Oman:A Study From The Point Of View Of Principals And Their Assistants.
Ph.D
Completed
2023
Co-supervisor
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أنماط التفكير الدماغي حسب نظرية نيد هيرمان وعلاقته بالمستوى الدراسي واختيار التخصص لدى طلبة التعليم ما بعد الأساسي في سلطنة عمان. Patterns Of Brain Thinking According To Ned Hermann'S Theory, And Its Relationship With Achievement Level And The Chosing Of Specialization Among Students Of Post-Basic Education In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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متطلبات الاقتصاد القائم على المعرفة في أنشطة دروس القراءة في كتاب اللغة العربية للصفين الخامس والسادس الأساسيين ودرجة تطبيق المعلمين لها في سلطنة عمان. Knowledge-Based Economy Requirements In The Reading Activities Of The Arabic Language Curriculums Of The Fifth And Sixth Grades And The Degree Of Implementing Them By Teachers In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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التعلم التنظيمي وعلاقته برضا المعلمين وأدائهم في مدارس محافظة الظاهرة بسلطنة عُمان. Organizational Learning And Its Relationship To Teachers' Satisfaction And Performance At The Schools Of Al Dhahirah Governorate In The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Main Supervisor
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العلاقة بين الأمن النفسي ومستوى الطموح وأثرهما في الأداء الوظيفي لدى أخصائي التوجيه المهني بمدارس سلطنة عمان. The Relationship Between Psychological Security And The Level Of Ambition And Their Impact On The Job Performance Of The Vocational Guidance Specialist In The Schools Of The Sultanate Of Oman.
Ph.D
Completed
2022
Co-supervisor
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The Extent Of Applying The Twenty-First Century Learning Skills In The Teaching Of Arabic Language And Their Relationship With The Learning Motivation Of Arabic In Comoros - Secondary Schools (A2) As Model.
Ph.D
Completed
2020
Member Supervisory Committee
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أثر استخدام استراتيجية التساؤل الذاتي فى تنمية مستويات الفهم
القرائي للنصوص الأدبية. The Effect Of Self-Questioning Strategy On Enhancing Reading Comprehension Levels Of Literary Texts.
Ph.D
Completed
2018
Member Supervisory Committee
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تصميم ألعاب إلكترونية لغوية ومدى فاعليتها في تنمية مهارات القراءة لدى تلاميذ الصف الأول الابتدائي في مدينة الجوف بالمملكة العربية السعودية. Designing Electronic Language Games And The Extent Of Its Effectiveness In Developing Reading Skills Among The Primary School Children In Al-Jouf Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Member Supervisory Committee
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استراتيجيات تعلّم اللغة لدى متعلّمي اللغة العربية وأثرها على تحصيلهم اللغوي: دراسة حالة بجامعة مالايا. Strategies Of Learning Arabic Among Arabic Learners And Its Effect On Their Language Achievement : A Case Study At The University Malaya.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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تقويم برنامج تعليم اللغة العربية بوصفها لغة ثانية في كلية التربيّة بالجامعة الإسلاميّة العالميّة ماليزيا من وجهة نظر الدارسين. Evaluation Of The Teaching Arabic As A Second Language Program In The Koed, Iium, From The Perspective Of Students And Teachers.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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تصور مقترح لمنهج القيم الأخلاقية وفق حاجات طلاب المرحلة الابتدائية. A Proposed Perception Of An Approach To Moral Values In Accordance With The Needs Of Elementary Students.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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التوافق الثقافي وعلاقته بتحصيل اللغة العربية لدى المتعلمين الناطقين بها كلغة ثانية في المملكة العربية السعودية. The Relationship Between Cultural Compatibility And Language Aquisition Among Speakers Of Arabic As A Second Language In Saudi Arabia.
Ph.D
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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Examining Teachers’ Efficacy, Commitment And Language Competency In Teaching Arabic Among Afl Teachers In Secondary School.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Students', Teachers’ And Parents' Perceptions Toward Arabic Language In National Religious Secondary Schools (Smka) In Selangor.
Ph.D
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Language Learning Strategies And Their Relationship With Language Errors : A Case Study Of Sultan Syarif Ali Islamic University Brunei Darussalam.
Ph.D
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Evaluation Of Arabic Language Curriculum In Selected Universities In Nigeria And Its Relevance To The National Policy On Education (Npe).
Ph.D
Completed
2014
Main Supervisor
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Arabic: Computer Utilization And The Attitude Of Academics At The University Of Tabuk Teachers' College.
Ph.D
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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The Effectiveness Of Arabic Radio Programs In Enhancing Arabic Speaking Skill: A Study At Selected National Religious Secondary Schools.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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A Proposed Module To Teach Arabic Language By Using Communicative Approach In The Arabic Schools In Brunei Darussalam.
Ph.D
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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The Readibility Of Durusullughah Books For First Grade At Darussalam Gontor.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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Higher Order Thinking Skills Analysis Of Reading Comprehension Questions In A Form One Arabic Kssm Textbook.
Master
Completed
2021
Main Supervisor
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قلق الامتحان لدى طالبات كلية الأميرة عالية الجامعية بالأردن
وعلاقته بالتحصيل الأكاديمي وحياتهم الاجتماعية. Exam Anxiety Academic Achievement And Social Life Among Students Of The Faculty Of Princess Alia University College, Jordan.
Master
Completed
2019
Main Supervisor
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The Effects Of Storytelling Of Primary Six Students’ Arabic Vocabulary Acquisition And Interest.
Master
Completed
2017
Main Supervisor
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The Usage Of Songs In The Arabic Textbook And Its Effect On Vocabulary Recall : A Case Study At Sekolah Kebangsaan Batu Muda.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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Vocabulary Learning Strategies Used By Learners Of Arabic Language In Cfs, Iium And Their Beliefs On Vocabulary Learning.
Master
Completed
2016
Main Supervisor
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كتاب اللغة العربية للصف الرابع الابتدائي بولاية جوهر من وجهة نظر المعلمين. An Evaluation Of Primary School Arabic Textbook From The Perspective Of Teachers.
Master
Completed
2016
Co-supervisor
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Pre-Service Teachers' Readiness On The Teaching Of Arabic Language : A Case Study At University Pendidikan Sultan Idris.
Master
Completed
2015
Main Supervisor
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Language Learning Strategies And Arabic Language Proficiency Of Arabic Major Students At Prince Of Songkhla University (Psu), Thailand.
Master
Completed
2013
Main Supervisor
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Strategies Of Teaching Jawi Among J-Qaf Teachers: A Case Study At Selected Government Primary Schools In Hulu Selangor.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Teachers'S Role In Creating Political Awareness Amongst The Twelve Grade Students In Westbank.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Teaching Methodologies In A Weekend Madrasah : A Case Study At Jamiyah Education Centre, Singapore..
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Arabic: Al-Wahadah And Its Improtance In Teaching Arabic For Non-Arabic Speakers.
Master
Completed
2012
Main Supervisor
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Teaching Thinking Skills Across Math And Science Syllabus: An Investigation Of Teachers' Perceptions, Practices And Constrains In Selected Schools In Medina.
Master
Completed
2011
Main Supervisor
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The Effectiveness Of Teaching Of Arabic Grammar Used At Syekh Dawud Al-Fatani, Islamic University Southern Thailand.
Master
Completed
2010
Main Supervisor
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Qur'Anic Analysis Of Sanitic Language Using Historical Linguistic Methodology For Teachng Arabic Philology.
Master
Completed
2009
Main Supervisor
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Problem Faced By Students In Learning Listening Skills At Kuis.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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Problem Faced By Students In Learning Listening Skills At Kuis.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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The Effectiveness Of Arabic Debating Club In Promoting Arabic Speaking Skills At Iium- Students' Perception.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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The Effectiveness Of Arabic Debating Club In Promoting Arabic Speaking Skills At Iium- Students' Perception.
Master
Completed
2008
Main Supervisor
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Social Media Engagement Among Kuala Lumpur Secondary School Students For Arabic Language Learning.
Master
In Progress
Main Supervisor
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Research Projects
Completed
2019 - 2023 | Enhancing Qur'anic literacy among students and reverts using a fast track method designed based on a sound pedagogy. |
2013 - 2014 | Bariers of Adolescent Moral Development and Aspects of Parental Responsibility: Perspective of Malaysian National Progress |
2013 - 2014 | A Qualitative Study on Research Culture at International Islamic University Malaysia |
2008 - 2013 | A Study to Develop Indicators for the Evaluation of Islamic Integration in the Academic Curriculum at IIUM |
2006 - 2007 | The Relationship Between Happiness and Religiosity among INSTED Students Through Utilization of `THE HAPPI-RELI SCALE? and its Validation |
On-Going
2022 - Present | Projek Penyelidikan dan Pembangunan Pendidikan Rabbani Kelantan |
2022 - Present | A model for teaching Arabic grammar in the light of The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) |
2018 - Present | Framework for Counseling Treatments to Reduce Tendency for Suicide among Teenagers with Self-Harming Behaviours |
2008 - Present | A Survey of Voters Behaviours in the State of Kelantan and Perlis in the General Election 2008 |
2007 - Present | Investigation on The HIV Among Orphans : Situational Analysis, The Existing Survival Programmes And Policy Recommendations |
Award & Recognition
28 Aug, 2023 | Bronze Medal - Politeknik Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Kuantan, Pahang | National |
23 May, 2023 | Best Teacher Award (Overall) - Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM | KCDIO |
23 May, 2023 | Best Teacher Award (Islamic Education) - Kulliyyah of Education, IIUM | KCDIO |
Publications
Article
Conference or Workshop Item
Book
2020 | Dokumen Rujukan Dasar Pendidikan Rabbani Kelantan. Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Insan, Pendidikan, Pengajian Tingg, Sains dan Teknologi Kerajaan Negeri Kelantan, ISBN: 978-967-18329-2-9 |
2015 | بحوث تطبيقية في تطوير مهارات اللغة العربية للناطقين بغيرها. KACI Printing, ISBN: 978-967-0587-21-9 |
2010 | Kajian keberkesanan program dakwah di sekolah-sekolah menengah Kementerian Pelajaran Malaysia. Centre for Teaching and Learning, Institute of Education, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: |
2007 | صديق المدرس في تدريس اللغة العربية 2 (Sadiq al-mudarris fi tadris al-lughah al-'Arabiyah 2)= Teacher's companion in the teaching of Arabic. Agdal Consultant, ISBN: 9789832018100 |
1998 | سلسلة أكدال للقراءة الموسعة (Silsilat al-Agdal lil qira'ah al-muwassa'ah) 1-الأسرة 2-في المدرسة 3-في العطلة المدرسية 4-الهوايات. Agdal Consultant, ISBN: 9789832018018, 9789832018025, 9789832018032, 9789832018049 |
Book Section
Monograph
2019 | Dokumen asas Dasar Pendidikan Rabbani Kelantan. In: Institut Latihan Perguruan Kelantan (ILPK), |
2011 | Kajian tahap profesionalisme guru agama di sekolah agama, Jabatan agama Islam Selangor . In: Kolej Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Selangor, |