The Research Unit aims to become a centre of excellence in research on Islam and contemporary issues. It focuses in particular on selected areas of research including Islamic law, Islamic banking and finance law and economics such as halal industry and waqf laws.

The research unit will be known as a place for inquiry and innovation designed to encourage ongoing critical dialogue and action regarding Shariah Laws and Islamic banking and finance law including halal industry and waqf. In pursuing this vision we will foster respect, reciprocity, relationships, and responsibility amongst all members of the University community especially the members of the research unit.

Excellence in research, scholarly work and other activities.

Support the development of partnerships to generate collaborative research opportunities in local, national and international contexts.

Published research from funded sources

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHAMMAD AZAM HUSSAIN
Associate Professor
Tel: 04-9288065 Fax: 04-9288107
Email: hmazam@uum.edu.my
Cocuriculum Vitae

It is hoped that this Research Unit will become the leading research centre in Shariah Laws and Business Law. It is also hoped that this RU could contribute to the excellence of knowledge and research in the relevant field.

Shariah and Business Law Unit comprises of members who possess vast knowledge and wide experience in various fields relevant to Shariah and Islamic Business Law. Dr. Fauziah Mohd Noor, the Director was the former Shariah Committee for Islamic Banking Department, National Bank of Malaysia for 10 years (2008-2018). She had been involved in various training related to Islamic Law as a trainer. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohammad Azam Hussain has wrote few books and a lot of articles on Islamic Law. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Alias Azhar also has wrote few book on Islamic law and a lot of articles pertaining to Islamic matters. Dr. Mohd Zakhiri Md Nor is one of the Shariah Committee for Tokyo Bank and used to be the Shariah Committee for Agro Bank Malaysia. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nuarrual Hilal Md. Dahlan is one the most active researcher who has been writing a lot on housing law. Another researcher in this research unit is Mr. Muhammad Hafiz Badarulzaman who has been writing many articles pertaining to the management of zakat among corporate sector.

The research unit proposed four areas of research that highlighted the strength of members of the unit. This unit has established dedicated units that cater to the demands of the research and development (R&D) from different sectors within Shariah and Islamic Business industry.

The research unit consists of following clusters representing areas of research strength:

• Islamic Family Law
• Management of Islamic Property Law
• Islamic banking and finance law
• Halal Industry

Recently Dr Fauziah has involved consultation in the project of waqf term organized by Jabatan Wakaf, Zakat dan Haji (JAWHAR) and Kolej Profesional Baitul Mal, Kuala Lumpur. The project is for 4 months period.

Dr Fauziah has also involved in a project of reproductive and health education from Islamic perspective organized by United Nation Development Population (UNDP).

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• Forum on RUU 355 in 2017 (Joint Program with School of Law)
• Forum on Marriage Across Border (Joint Program with School of Law and Majlis Dakwah Negara)