UNISSA Prospectus 20182019

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‫االلسلسالمامعليعكليمكورمحموةراحللمهةوبالرلكهاتهوبركاته‬ 2018 / 2019

‫ والصلاة والسلام على‬،‫ وبه نستعين على أمور الدنيا والدين‬،‫الحمد لله رب العالمين‬

‫صلاة والسلام على‬،‫جمعوايلن‬،‫اءوبواهلمنرسلستينعيسنيدنعال مىحمأدموورعلالىدآنليها وواصلحدبيهنأ‬،‫الحمد لله ر أبشرالعفالاملأينبني‬

،‫أشرف الأنبياء والمرسلين سيدنا محمد وعلى آله وصحبه أجمعين‬

T__hroughout the years since its
establishment Universiti Islam
Sultan Sharif Ali - referred as UNISSA
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- is a university which strives to

implement holistic curriculum and

approach in all fields it offers. As such,

it promotes integrated disciplines

through various programs based on al- prospectus

Quran and al-Sunnah. Hence, the aim to

uphold Islam through education could

be actualized as in accordance with

the first revealed word of Iqra’ (read).

In the meantime, the university is also

serious to foster and nurture graduates

Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal who are capable to strike balance in all

Rector aspects of lives in accordance with our

Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali national philosophy, Malay Muslim

Brunei Darussalam Monarchy (Melayu Islam Beraja).

UNISSA is no doubt manages to attract many students both locally and
internationally and hence, is an evidence towards UNISSA as being an
outstanding Islamic university.

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prospectus This Prospectus guides you with thorough information related to facilities,
programs of study, admission, requirements and procedures, academic and
2018 / 2019 financial regulations, student services, and campus life in UNISSA.

In order to fulfil the demands of contemporary challenges, UNISSA has
currently introduced a new faculty; namely, Faculty of Islamic Development
Management. This faculty has been established together with another
four existing faculties. Meanwhile, another two centres are also recently
introduced as to enrich the presence of six more centres. The two centres are
known as Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre and Centre for Leadership
and Lifelong Learning respectively. The introduction of these new faculties
and centres are essential to nurture personalities who are not only experts
in their respective fields but at the same time become active and proactive
contributors. Besides, these faculties and centres are to prepare the
university to meet the international standard and eventually becoming the
leading International Islamic University in the near future, insha Allah.

In your choice to enrol studies at UNISSA, we the staff of UNISSA are

iv cognizant and committed to nourish your spiritual fulfilment and to support

you in your academic excellence. We are delighted to welcome you to this
prestigious and conducive university and we are pleased to serve you in
your academic pursuance.

Lastly, please feel welcomed to get acquainted with UNISSA through
this informative prospectus. Should you require any further information,
UNISSA would be happy to assist you.

Contents

Rector’s Message iii

UNISSA’s Philosophy 1

The Establishment of UNISSA 2

UNISSA in General 4

Services and Facilities 5

International Membership 10

Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) 2018 / 2019
with Other Universities 11

Administrative Officers 14

Faculties and Centres 16

Faculty of Usuluddin 17

Faculty of Shariah and Law 25

Faculty of Arabic Language 35 v

Faculty of Economic and Islamic Finance 41

Faculty of Islamic Development Management 45

Centre for The Promotion of Knowledge and 53 prospectus
Language

Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre 57

Centre for Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre 61

Centre for Postgraduate Studies 67

Centre for Research and Publication 69

Centre for Public and International Relations 71

Centre for Technology and Multimedia 73

Centre for Leadership and Lifelong Learning 75

Student Centre 77

Admission Requirements 81

Tuition Fee 89

Academic Calendar 2018/2019 90

Campus Map 91

NISSA’s

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to strengthen the religious commitment Darussalam as well as in the Asia
and solidarity of the ummah.
Pacific region and the world at large.

The Establishment of

UNISSA

UNISSA was named after the
third Sultan of Brunei, Sultan
Sharif Ali who reigned from
1425M - 1432M.

‘ In a series of Titahs (royal addresses),

His Majesty Paduka Seri Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal
Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah ibni al-Marhum Sultan Haji

Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddin,
the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of

Negara Brunei Darussalam expressed his desire,
either directly or indirectly, that an Islamic university

,be established in Brunei Darussalam.

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Universiti Islam Sultan Sharif Ali (UNISSA) was established by the consent and
announcement made by His Majesty Kebawah Duli Yang Maha Mulia Paduka Seri
Baginda Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah Mu‘izzaddin Waddaulah ibni al-Marhum Sultan
Haji Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Sa‘adul Khairi Waddin, Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of
Negara Brunei Darussalam.

UNISSA was named after the third Sultan of Brunei, Sultan Sharif Ali who reigned from
1425M - 1432M. Sultan Sharif Ali was a very pious ruler and was therefore nicknamed
“Sultan Berkat” (Blessed Sultan). Sultan Sharif Ali was the direct descendant of
the Prophet Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam through his grandson Sayyidina Hassan
Radiallahu ‘anhu. Sultan Sharif Ali was the first ruler to build a mosque and fortified the
defense of Brunei by ordering his people to build a stone fortress. He governed Brunei
according to Islamic principles and his reign was popular and highly respected.

UNISSA

in General

QUALITY EDUCATION

UNISSA offers well-designed tertiary w al-Qur’an;
programmes at undergraduate and w Malay Islamic Monarchy;
postgraduate levels as part of a comprehensive w Islamic Virtues;
educational system to produce ‘ulama w Arabic Language;
(Muslim scholars) and other human w Co-Curriculum;
resources who are high-spirited, well- w Information and Communication
balanced, professional, knowledgeable,
respectful and pious. Technology;
w Entrepreneurship; and
In addition to its core programmes, UNISSA w Industrial Training
offers additional courses which aim to
provide students with a competitive edge and
useful competencies so that they will thrive
in any environment whilst at the same time
portraying the virtues of a devout Muslim.
These courses are:

SERVICES
AND

FACILITIES

At present UNISSA is located Library
on a temporary campus, Gymnasium
which, nevertheless, provides Surau (small mosque)
all the amenities a university Football Field
needs. These include : Computer Laboratories
Student Residential Colleges

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LIBRARY

At present the university library has a
collection of more than 80,000 books
as well

Services and Facilities

Jubilee Hall
Auditorium Hall
Moot Court
Senate Meeting Room

Gymnasium Football Field

Administration Meeting Room

Student Residental Colleges Computer Lab

Surau Al-Shafi’i

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME

Bachelor degree students who have
obtained CGPA 3.55 and above
throughout the first two (2) years of
study are given an opportunity to study
abroad for a year (2 semesters) at any
of UNISSA’s partner universities in
the Middle East, United Kingdom or
Malaysia.

This programme aims to give students
a great opportunity to experience
studying abroad under different
education systems, ways of life, and
cultures. Apart from that, it also aims
to nurture the students into becoming
global citizens while sustaining the
values of a good Muslim.

MINOR PROGRAMME ACADEMIC EXERCISE

Objectives: An Academic Exercise course is offered
in the final year of study. It is an opportunity
● Provide students with broad and extensives for bachelor degree students to conduct
learning opportunities research under the supervision of a faculty
academic staff in their respective fields of
● Produce skilled and versatile graduates study.
through interdisciplinary programmes
This academic exercise is done during the
● Enhance graduates’ marketability value. final year of their studies.

Programmes offered:

● Minor in Contemporary Da‘wah
● Minor in Shariah Law
● Minor in Translation
● Minor in Islamic Economics
● Minor in Information and Communication

Technology
● Minor in Halal Science

Industrial Training course is conducted the course aims to enhance intellectual 9
in the third year of study to provide exchange and collaboration between
undergraduate students with work undergraduates, faculty and the prospectus
experience of day-to-day operations organisation where they do their
at selected organisations so that industrial training.
they understand the practical-work
processes and gain valuable insights Industrial Training runs for nine (9)
into the aspirations, needs and views of weeks after final examination of the
the organisation they are attached to. third year academic year. However, for
Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance
Apart from engaging these students in and Bachelor of Business Management
the processes of intellectual inquiry, programmes, the duration of the
problem solving and creative thinking, attachment is 22 weeks.

CO-CURRICULUM

The co-curriculum course aims to encourage Although co-curriculum is a non-academic
the students’ holistic development in course, yet it is a formal part of education
terms of life skills, competencies and in UNISSA where it is one of the University
values. Participation in various activities Required Courses offered for bachelor
also helps foster social integration and degree students. The course is graded and
deepens the students’ sense of belonging, is included in the students’ overall CGPA.
commitment and sense of responsibility to There are currently four (4) areas in the
the university, community and country as co-curriculum course; spiritual activities,
a whole. clubs (including uniformed groups),
physical sport activities and community
service.

prospectus INTERNATIONAL MEMBERSHIP

2018 / 2019 Islamic Universities League (IUL)

ASEAN
University
Network

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I N T E R N AT I O N A L
ASSOCIATION OF
UNIVERSITIES

INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITIES BUREAU

Association of Universities
of Asia and the Pacific

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) 2018 / 2019

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UNISSA had signed MoU with other universities and institutions for cooperation in prospectus
research, student and staff exchange and other cooperation that benefit both parties.
These universities and institutions are:

Brunei Darussalam
● Universiti Brunei Darussalam (UBD)
● Centre for Islamic Banking, Finance and Management (CIBFM)
● Institut Tahfiz al-Quran Sultan Haji Hassana Bolkiah

Malaysia
● International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
● Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM)
● Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM)
● Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
● Universiti Malaya (UM)
● Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)
● Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA)
● Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)
● Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM)
● Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM)
● Universiti Selangor (UNISEL)
● Islamic University Of Malaysia (UIM)
● Universiti Sultan Azlan Shah (USAS)
● Kolej Universiti Perlis (KUIPs)
● International Shari’ah Research Academy For Islamic Banking (ISRA)
● International Islamic University College Selangor (KUIS)
● Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah (UNISHAMS)
● Kolej Pengajian Islam Johor (MARSAH)
● Kolej Universiti Islam Melaka (KUIM)
● Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM)
● Kolej Universiti Islam Pahang Sultan Ahmad Shah (KUIPSAS)
● Islamic Banking and Finance Institute Malaysia (IBFIM)

Indonesia
● University of Darussalam Gontor (UNIDA)
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Sultan Amai Gorontalo
● Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Syarif Hidayatullah, Jakarta
● Universitas Gadjah Mada (UGM)
● Universitas Islam Negeri Sultan Syarif Kasim (UIN SUSKA) Riau
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Sultan Maulana Hasnuddin, Banten
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Padang Sidimpuan Sumatra

prospectus ● Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri (STAIN) Kudus Central Java
● Muhammadiyah University Of Metro (MUM) Lampung
2018 / 2019 ● Universitas Islam Bandung (UNISBA)
● Universitas Islam Sultan Agung (UNISSULA) Semarang
● Universitas Islam Nadhlatul Ulama (UNISNU) Jepara
● Universitas Islam Negeri (UIN) Raden Fatah Palembang
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Bukittinggi Sumatera Barat
● Universitas Negeri Semarang (UNNES)
● Universitas Dharmawangsa Medan (UNDHAR)
● Universitas Mulawarman (UNMUL) Samarinda
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Pontianak, Kalimantan
● Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Metro, Lampung

Egypt
● Al-Azhar University
● Cairo University

Jordan
● Yarmouk University
● University of Jordan
● World Islamic Sciences and Education University
● Al al-Bayt University

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United Kingdom
● The Markfield Institute of Higer Education (MIHE)
● Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
● Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS)

Thailand
● Prince of Songkla University (PSU)
● University of Fatoni
● Princess of Naradhiwas University (PNU)
● Jami’ah Islam Syeikh Daud al-Fathani (JISDA) Yala

Saudi Arabia, Jeddah
● Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) Jeddah

Bangladesh
● Daffodil International University (DIU)

United Arab Emirates
● University of Sharjah (UOS)

India
● Darul Huda Islamic University (DHIU) Kerala

● Jamia Hamdard (JHHN), Hamdard Nagar 2018 / 2019
● Aligarh Muslim University (AMU)
● Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama (DUNU) 13
● Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti Urdu, Arabi-Farsi University (KMCUAFU)
● Nalsar University of Law (NUL) prospectus

Maldives
● Islamic University of Maldives (IUM)

Khazakstan
● Egyptian University of Islamic Culture “Nur-Mubarak”

Syria
● Al Fatih Islamic Campus branch Bilad al-Sham University Damascus (DSU)

Morocco
● International University of Agadir (Universiapolis)

Pakistan
● International Islamic University of Islamabad (IIUI)

Turkey
● Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University

Japan
● Osaka University

Philippines
● Mindanao State University

Germany
● Amanah Institute of Islamic Finance and Economics

Sudan
● Shendi University
● University of Holy Quran and Islamic Sciences

Russian Federation
● Russia Muftis Council (RMC)
● Islamic University of Kazan (IUK)
● Russian Islamic Institute (RII)
● Council of Islamic Education (CIE)
● Moscow International Higher School of Business (MIRBIS)
● Dagestan Islamic University Named After Sheikh Muhammad-Arif, Republic

of Degestan, Russian Federation

prospectus ADMINISTRATIVEEXECUTIVE OFFICERS
OFFICERS
2018 / 2019
RECTOR
Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal

DEPUTY RECTOR
Dr Haji Mohammed Hussain bin

Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad

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Dr Arman bin Haji Asmad

REGISTRAR
Hajah Surianah binti Haji Alias (Acting)

BURSAR
Pengiran Norhidayadiny Waty binti

Pengiran Haji Tajuddin

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Dean of Faculty of Usuluddin 2018 / 2019
Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu
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Dean of Faculty of Shariah and Law
Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji Mohiddin prospectus

Dean of Faculty of Arabic Language
Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad

Dean of Faculty of Economics and Islamic Finance
Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani

Dean of Faculty of Islamic Development Management
Dr Shahrul Nizam bin Salahudin

Director of Centre for the Promotion of
Knowledge and Languages
Dr Adam bin Haji Jait

Director of Centre for Postgraduate Studies
Dr Hajah Sri Rahayu @ Nurjanah binti Haji Dollah

Director of Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre
Dr Azme bin Haji Matali

Director of Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre
Associate Professor Dr Nurdeng Deuraseh

Director of Centre for Research and Publication
Dr Hajah Rose binti Abdullah

Director of Centre for Public and International Relations
Awang Haji Sammali bin Haji Adam

Director of Centre for Technology and Multimedia
Haji Anifa Nazree bin Haji Abdul Ghani

Director of Centre for Leadership and Lifelong Learning
Siti Nurasmah binti Haji Damit

Dean of Students Centre
Dr Supri bin Haji Sudin

prospectus FACULTIES and
CENTRES
2018 / 2019
UNISSA comprises five (5) faculties and
nine (9) centres.

Faculties

Faculty of Usuluddin
Faculty of Shariah and Law
Faculty of Arabic Language
Faculty of Islamic Economics and Finance
Faculty of Islamic Development Management

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Centres

Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Languages
Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre

Halalan Thayyiban Research Centre
Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Centre for Research and Publication
Centre for Public and International Relations

Centre for Technology and Multimedia
Centre for Leadership and Lifelong Learning

Student Centre

FACULTY OF

USULUDDIN

The Faculty of Usuluddin aims to produce ‘ulama (scholars)
who promote righteous values gained from knowledge and have

‘ ,expertise in the area of Tafsir, Hadith, Aqidah and Da‘wah.

VISION MISSION

To become a distinguished centre of To introduce authentic academic
knowledge, belief system and faith, based on programmes and produce highly qualified
The Holy Qur’an, the Prophetic traditions graduates from a variety of disciplines to
and the principles of Ahlu al-Sunnah wa serve Islam and the Muslim community in
al-Jama’ah. Brunei Darussalam and the Muslim world.

OBJECTIVES 4 Striving to increase the number
5 of scholars combining knowledge
To protect the purity of Islamic (‘ilm) with action (‘amal) and faith
(al-’aqidah) with practice (suluk)
1 doctrines and to defend any in Brunei society in particular and
deviational and inclinations trends. Islamic societies in general.

To produce Muslim intellectuals To produce Muslim preachers that
have strong foundations of the al-
2 and specialists in the disciplines of Qur’an and Sunnah of Prophet
Usuluddin and its sciences. Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi
Wasallam.
To maximise the study of classical

3 and contemporary Islamic sources
in textual form or media in order to
defend any destructives or criticisms
from the non-Muslims/orientalists.

Programmes Bachelor Degree:
offered by the
Faculty Bachelor of Usuluddin (Tafsir and Hadith)
Bachelor of Usuluddin (‘Aqidah and Da‘wah)
Bachelor of Tahfiz and Qira’at

Master Degree:

Master of Usuluddin (Coursework and Dissertation)
Master of Usuluddin (Research)

Doctoral Degree:

Doctor of Philosophy in Usuluddin (Research)

BACHELOR OF USULUDDIN 2018 / 2019
(TAFSIR AND HADITH)
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This four (4) year programme is designed to produce competent graduates who are well
versed in the discipline of Tafsir and Hadith. This programme includes the following prospectus
courses:

i. Science of al-Hadith (‘Ulum al-Hadith),
ii. Methodology of Exegetes (Manahij al-Mufassirin),
iii. Science of Impugnment and Validation (‘Ilm al-Jarh wa al-Ta‘dil),
iv. Principles of Takhrij and its Rules (Usul al-Takhrij wa Qawa´iduhu),
v. Methodology of Narrators of Hadith (Manahij al-Muhaddithin) and
vi. Thematic Exegesis (al-Tafsir al-Maudu‘i).

BACHELOR OF USULUDDIN
(‘AQIDAH AND DA‘WAH)

This four (4) year programme is designed to produce competent graduates who are well
versed in the discipline of ‘Aqidah and Da‘wah. This programme includes the following
courses:

i. Studies in World Religions (Dirasat fi al-Adyan),
ii. Sufism (al-Tasawwuf),
iii. The Islamic World Today (Hadir al-‘Alam al-Islami),
iv. Islamic Philosophy (al-Falsafah al-Islamiyyah),
v. Contemporary Ideological Trends (Tayarat Fikriyyah Mu‘asirah) and
vi. Islamic Media (al-I‘lam al-Islami).

prospectus BACHELOR OF TAHFIZ AND QIRA’AT

2018 / 2019 This four (4) year programme is designed to produce competent graduates who are well
versed in the discipline of Tafsir and Hadith. This programme includes the following
courses:

i. Al-Qira’at,
ii. Tarikh al-Mushaf,
iii. ‘Ilm al-Rasm al-Uthmani,
iv. ‘Ilm al-Fawasil,
v. Dabt al-Mushaf and
vi. Tawjih al-Qira’at.

Notes:
Students from each programmes are required to participate in Industrial Training course
arranged by the Faculty in their third year of study. The training usually commences after
Second Semester Final Examination period.

Third year students are also required to conduct a research project (Bahth al-Takharruj) in
their selected area of study and submit a written report, in Arabic, in the second semester.

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MASTER OF USULUDDIN
(COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION)

This two (2) year programme aims to enhance and strengthen students’ knowledge in
Islamic studies particularly in the major area of Usuluddin, namely The Holy Qur’an, the
sunnah, Islamic da‘wah and comparative religions.

A total of six (6) courses are offered which include three (3) mandatory courses:

i. Studies in Books of Religion (Dirasaat fi Kutub al-Adyan),
ii. Miraculous Knowledge in the Qur’an (al-I‘jaz al-‘Ilmy fi al-Qur’an al-Karim) and
Iii. Studies in the Hadith Books (Dirasaat fi Kutub al-Sunnah).

These courses are offered in the first year of study and students are required to pass the
mandatory courses before they are allowed to continue with their studies in the second
year.

Upon completion of the coursework, they are required to write a dissertation, in Arabic,
on an approved topic under the supervision of an academic staff member appointed by
the Faculty. The master degree will only be conferred after the student has successfully
fulfilled all the requirements as prescribed in the Postgraduate Regulations of UNISSA.

MASTER OF USULUDDIN (RESEARCH) 2018 / 2019

The Faculty also offers a master degree programme by research. This programme is only 21
offered to applicants who are exceptionally qualified to undertake research in Arabic,
English and Malay languages. Applicants are required to submit their research proposal prospectus
to be assessed by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.

In line with the University’s aim to produce qualified and competitive Muslim scholars,
the Faculty welcomes qualified applicants to apply to this programme in any selected area
of studies. Applicants are expected to have a good background in research methodology
and also fluent in the language selected for their research. As part of the evaluation
process, candidates may be required to sit and pass a special examination as prescribed by
Postgraduate Regulations as well as to engage with particular units of study or prescribed
readings at the Faculty’s discretion.

DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN USULUDDIN
(RESEARCH)

The Faculty offers a doctoral programme in the area of Usuluddin. This programme aims
to encourage qualified candidates in the field of Usuluddin to conduct research projects
in their area of interest. Applicants are required to submit their research proposal to be
assessed by the Faculty before any final decision can be made by the Postgraduate Studies
Committee.

Applicants are expected to have a good background in research methodology and fluent
in the language selected for their research. As part of the evaluation process, they may
be required to sit and pass a special examination together with oral examination to be
conducted by the Faculty and fulfil necessary requirements as prescribed by Postgraduate
Regulations of UNISSA. Successful applicants will be supervised by academic staff member
appointed by the Faculty.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Faculty of Usuluddin

DEAN DEPUTY DEAN

Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu Dr Shayuthy bin Abdul Manas
(Assistant Professor) (Senior Assistant Professor)

Ph.D (Hadith) International Islamic University Ph.D (Hadith); M.A (Islamic Revealed
Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Hadith) University of Knowledge and Heritage) International Islamic
Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin – Hadith) al- University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Usuluddin
Azhar University, Egypt. - Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt; B.A
(Islamic Studies) Nadwatul Ulama, India;
Tel: 2462000 ext. 394 Diploma Education (Islamic Studies and Arabic
Email: [email protected] Language) International Islamic University
Malaysia, Malaysia.
HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME
Tel: 2462000
Dr Hajah Rasinah binti Haji Ahim Email: [email protected]
(Senior Lecturer)
prospectus
Ph.D (Religion and Community) University HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE
of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Usuluddin and PROGRAMME
Philosophy) National University of Malaysia,
Malaysia; B.A (Faith and Philosophy) al-Azhar Dr Hajah Masuriyati binti Haji Yahya
University, Egypt. (Lecturer)

Tel: 2462000 Dr Hajah Masuriyati binti Haji Yahya (Lecturer)
Email: [email protected] Ph.D (Tasawwuf) University of Malaya, Malaysia;
M.A (Usuluddin) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Negara Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Faith and
Suhardi bin Haji Mahadi Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 395
Tel: 2462000
22 Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

2018 / 2019 TAFSIR AND HADITH Dr Arman bin Haji Asmad
(Assistant Rector)
Dr Haji Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin
Penyurat Haji Ahmad (Deputy Rector) Ph.D (al-Qur’an and al-Sunnah Studies) National
Ph.D (Arabic and Islamic Studies) The University University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Hadith)
of Sydney, Australia; M.A (Hadith) University of University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin –
Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Hadith) Islamic University Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
of Madinah, Saudi Arabia.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 216 Tel: 2462000 ext. 101
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr Omar Naggar Aly Abdelhafez Dr Jilani Ben Touhami Meftah
(Professor) (Associate Professor)
Ph.D (Hadith and Science Hadith); M.A (Hadith
and Science Hadith); B.A (Hadith and Science Ph.D (Tafsir and Ulum al-Qur’an) University
Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt. of Malaya, Malaysia; Ph.D (Education); M.A
Tel: 2462000 (Tafsir and Islamic Studies) International
Email: [email protected] Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A
(Tafsir and Islamic Studies) Islamic University
of Madinah, Saudi Arabia; Postgraduate Diploma
(Social Science) International Islamic University
Malaysia, Malaysia.

Tel: 2462000 ext. 410
Email: [email protected]

Dr Shayuthy bin Abdul Manas Dr Ismail bin Abdullah 2018 / 2019
(Senior Assistant Professor) (Senior Assistant Professor)
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Ph.D (Hadith); M.A (Islamic Revealed Ph.D (Islamic Studies) University of St. Andrews,
Knowledge and Heritage) International Islamic United Kingdom; M.A (Islamic Revealed
University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Usuluddin Knowledge and Heritage) International Islamic
- Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt; B.A University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Usuluddin -
(Islamic Studies) Nadwatul Ulama, India; Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Diploma Education (Islamic Studies and Arabic
Language) International Islamic University Tel: 2462000 ext. 332
Malaysia, Malaysia. Email: [email protected]

Tel: 2462000 Dr Hajah Sarinah binti Haji Yahya
Email: [email protected] (Assistant Professor)

Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu Ph.D (Qur’anic Studies/Tafsir) International
(Assistant Professor) Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A
(Tafsir) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A
Ph.D (Hadith) International Islamic University (Usuluddin - Tafsir) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Hadith) University
of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin – Hadith) Tel: 2462000
al-Azhar University, Egypt. Email: [email protected]

Tel: 2462000 ext. 394 Yusfariza binti Haji Yusop (Lecturer)
Email: [email protected]
M.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) University
Artini binti Haji Timbang (Lecturer) of Exeter, United Kingdom; B.A (Tafsir and
Qur’anic Studies) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
M.A (Usuluddin) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic Negara Brunei Darussalam.
University, Negara Brunei Darussalam; B.A
(Tafsir and Ulum al-Qur’an) al-Azhar University, Tel: 2462000 ext. 378
Egypt. Email: [email protected]

Tel: 2462000 Dr Ousmane Manzo Mukhtar Malam
Email: [email protected] Moussa (Lecturer)

PhD (Tafsir), Insaniah College University, prospectus
Malaysia; M.A (Tafsir), University Malaya,
Malaysia; B.A (Qira’at); Advance Diploma
(Qira’at); Diploma (Qira’at), al-Azhar University,
Egypt.

Tel: 2462000 ext. 383
Email: [email protected]

‘AQIDAH AND DA‘WAH

Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal (Rector) Professor Emeritus Dato Dr Sayyid
Muhammad Aqiel Al-Mahdaly
Ph.D (Usuluddin and Comparative Religion) (Senior Professor)
International Islamic University of Malaysia,
Malaysia; M.A (Aqidah) Al al-Bayt University, Ph.D (Islamic Philosophy) ‘Ain Syams University,
Jordan; B.A (Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Egypt; M.A (Creed and Philosophy); B.A (Creed
and Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt; M.A
Tel: 2462000 ext. 100 Literature (Philosophy); B.A in Usuluddin, IAIN
Email: [email protected] Alauddin, Indonesia.

Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

Dr Ahmad Fadhel Yousif Dr Hajah Rasinah binti Haji Ahim
(Associate Professor) (Senior Lecturer)

prospectus Ph.D (Islamic Studies) University of Ottawa, Ph.D (Religion and Community) University
Canada; M.A University of Ottawa, Canada; B.A of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Usuluddin and
(Honours) Baghdad University, Iraq. Philosophy) National University of Malaysia,
Malaysia; B.A (Faith and Philosophy) al-Azhar
Tel: 2462000 University, Egypt.
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 2462000
Dr Hajah Masuriyati binti Haji Yahya Email: [email protected]
(Lecturer)
Dr Hajah Sri Rahayu @ Nurjanah binti
Ph.D (Tasawwuf) University of Malaya, Malaysia; Haji Dollah (Lecturer)
M.A (Usuluddin) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Negara Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Faith and Ph.D (Religion-Islamic Thought) University
Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt. of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Aqeedah and
Comparative Religions) Al al-Bayt University,
Tel: 2462000 Jordan; B.A (Aqeedah and Philosophy) al-Azhar
Email: [email protected] University, Egypt.

Hajah Idahwati @ Irdina Nur‘aidah binti Tel: 2462000
Haji Idris (Lecturer) Email: [email protected]

M.A (Da‘awah and Comparative Religion) Hajah Nurol Halimatulwara’ binti Haji
International Islamic University Malaysia, Mumin (Lecturer)
Malaysia; B.A (Da‘awah and Comparative

Religion) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara M.A (Usuluddin and Islamic Thought)

Brunei Darussalam. International Islamic University Malaysia,

Tel: 2462000 Malaysia; B.A (Usuluddin) Universiti Brunei
Email: [email protected] Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

24 Tel: 2462000 ext. 384
Email: [email protected]

2018 / 2019 TAHFIZ AND QIRA‘AT Dr Hamid Issa Mostafa Eloisily
(Assistant Professor)
Dr Gumaa Ahmed Himmad Adam
(Assistant Professor) Ph.D (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at); M.A (al-Qur’an
Ph.D (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at); M.A (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at); B.A (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at)
and al-Qira’at); B.A (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
University of the Holy Qur’an and Islamic
Sciences, Sudan. Tel: 2462000
Tel: 2462000 ext. 372 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]

Dr Haji Ahmad Baha bin Haji Mokhtar
(Lecturer)
Ph.D (Rasm al-Mushaf); M.A (Hadith) University
of Malaya, Malaysia; B.A (al-Qur’an and al-
Qira’at) al-Azhar University, Egypt; Diploma
‘Aliyah Qiraat; Sijil Tajwid (Hafs) al-Azhar
Institute, Egypt.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 373
Email: [email protected]

FACULTY OF

SHARIAH AND
LAW

The Faculty was established in 1428H / 2007M to offer students
formal education in Shariah and legal studies. The Faculty’s
programs have theoretical and practical components.

‘ ,The Faculty encourages students involvement in seminars,
contests, trips and research.

VISION

To produce distinguished and qualified graduates who are able to use modern information
technology in addressing the needs of Bruneian society in the areas of Shariah and Law.

To produce high quality socio-legal researchers to spearhead the Faculty to become one of
the leading Shariah and Law research institutions of the world.

MISSION

prospectus w To provide quality Shariah and legal w To inculcate students with the

education and training, with emphasis values of lofty morality.

of knowledge and skills and the use of

information technology. w To produce quality researchers

in the area of Shariah and law for

w To produce competent and progressive the benefit of the Bruneian society

graduates who will contribute towards in particular and the Muslim

the building of modern Bruneian community as a whole.

26 society, and to cater for the needs of
the sultanate in the field of Shariah and

Law.

2018 / 2019 OBJECTIVES

To produce graduates who are To produce graduates who are
1 3capable and knowledgeable
competent and able to solve

in the fields of Shariah and problems for the society and

Judiciary, which include ibadah, country, especially pertaining to

muammalat, munakahat, jinayat Islamic matters.

and comparative laws.

To equip graduates with To produce experts in the fields of
2 4knowledge of Islam and to
Shariah and Judiciary in Shariah

cultivate their personalities with registrars, Syari`i lawyers and

Islamic principles. others related to the Islamic law.

Certificate: 27

Certificate of Shariah Criminal Justice System prospectus

Programmes Higher National Diploma:
offered by the
Faculty Higher National Diploma in Shariah Criminal Justice
System

Bachelor Degree:

Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Judiciary)
Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Usul)
Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) & Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL)

Postgraduate Diploma:

Diploma in Islamic Law and Legal Practise

Master Degree:

Master of Shariah (Coursework and Dissertation)
Master of Shariah (Research)
Master of Laws (Research)

Doctoral Degree:

Doctor of Philosophy in Shariah (Research)
Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Research)

prospectus CERTIFICATE OF SHARIAH CRIMINAL
JUSTICE SYSTEM
2018 / 2019
This programme is outlined in order to expose the understanding and skills towards
the practicality of Shariah law. It is open for registration to any related Shariah Law
enforcement officer and authority from various government agencies.

The main objective of this programme is to provide basic knowledge with regards to laws
of hudud, qisas, diyat and ta‘zir for the enrolled individuals. It is also intended to provide
anequipped exposure on the theoretical and practical skill towards achieving the optimum
implementation of the Shariah Penal Code Order, 2013.

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN SHARIAH
CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM

This programme offers a comprehensive knowledge of hudud, qisas, diyat and ta‘zir to
itspractitioners and to guide them to critical thinking and practical application. It also
coaches the applicants towards a professional approach in implementing the Shariah
Penal Code Order, 2013.

28 BACHELOR OF SHARIAH (FIQH AND USUL)

This programme aims at preparing students in studies of Islamic Jurisprudence and
its related fields of works, such as ifta, religious monitoring and supervision, religious
consultancy, teaching, mentoring and Imamah.

Students undertaking this programme will be equipped with wide and deep knowledge of
Islamic Fiqh and Usul. They will also be taught basic research skills in order to prepare
them for any postgraduate studies and/or research-oriented career.

BACHELOR OF SHARIAH (FIQH AND
JUDICIARY)

This programme aims at preparing students for a career in the Islamic Judiciary and
related professions, such as administrative officers in the Shariah courts, Shariah public
and private practice.

In addition to the general Shariah and Usul al-Fiqh courses, students of this programme
will also be taught practical courses including the study of Islamic Family Law, Islamic
Criminal Law, Law of Evidence in Shariah Courts, Civil Procedure in Shariah Courts and
Criminal Procedure in Shariah Courts.

Although this programme has a judicial orientation, it will also be relevant to Shariah
(Fiqh and Usul)-related careers.

BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) & BACHELOR OF 2018 / 2019
SHARIAH LAW (BSL)
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UNISSA’s LL.B & BSL degree is a distinctive 5-year double-degree programme which
provides a practically oriented pathway to the prestigious profession of legal and prospectus
shariah practice. The degrees will equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and
understanding on a wide range of legal and Shariah courses, and the required intellectual,
application and transferable skills, to enable them to embark on a wide choice of legal and
Shariah career paths.

Students will be introduced to courses on the legal and Shariah concepts and principles
within the core and compulsory academic components of the programme that underpin
the legal dimensions of the Bruneian legal system, which is based on the Shariah and the
common law and the courses offered are as required under the professional and vocational
components of both the legal and Shariah studies. The curriculum is meticulously
structured to enable students to qualify on an equal standing with any graduates of similar
LL.B and Bachelor of Shariah programmes elsewhere, regionally and internationally.

DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC LAW AND
LEGAL PRACTICE

This programme offer graduate candidates the opportunity to pursue and complete studies
leading to a Master degree, Ph.D degree, or a Postgraduate Diploma, in Shariah. The
programme will sharpen and enhance the skills of the candidates to undertake empirical
research and produce quality academic writing.

The possible career paths for Master and Ph.D graduates include advisory positions,
research personnel, and academic positions at colleges or universities. The Diploma in
Islamic Law and Legal Practice holders would be able to enrol as a Shariah practitioner in
the Shariah Court.

MASTER OF SHARIAH
(COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION)

The aim of this programme is to strengthen and enhance the students’ knowledge in
Islamic Fiqh and its principles (Usul al-Fiqh) through the coursework and to enable them
to produce a genuine work of research in the form of a dissertation on one of a variety of
Shariah areas of specialisation.

The first component of this programme (coursework) consists of 6 courses (4 credit hours
each) which are spread over 2 regular semesters. Students have to pass the coursework
component in order to be permitted to register for the dissertation, which should normally
be completed in one year.

prospectus Since the medium of instruction of this programme is Arabic, admitted students are
required to sit for a placement test to determine the level of their Arabic proficiency.
2018 / 2019 Depending on the results of this placement test, a student may be required to have one or
two courses in Arabic or may be exempted from taking such courses if he/she scored high
marks in the test.

Among the courses offered:
w Research Methodology,
w Theory of Contract,
w Studies in Fiqh Maxims and
w Textual Studies in Fiqh.

MASTER OF SHARIAH (RESEARCH)

The aim of this programme is to encourage research culture in the country, especially
in areas of practical or applied subjects such as Islamic banking, Islamic family law,
al-zakah, al-waqf, etc.

An applicant of this programme should submit a research proposal to be assessed by the

30 faculty before any final decision can be made by the Postgraduate Studies Committee.
Unlike the Masters programme by coursework and research, the applicant of this
programme has a choice to write his thesis in either Arabic, English or Malay.

MASTER OF LAWS (RESEARCH)

This programme aims at developing an advanced legal research environment in Brunei
and the region. The programme is suitable for law graduates and relevant qualified
professionals who wish to develop legal writing and research skills at an advanced level.
The programme can be undertaken on various research topics as approved by the Faculty
of Shariah and Law. The objectives of this programme are to produce graduates who
specialise in various areas of law.

The programme develops and produces graduates with an advanced level of comprehension,
research, and analytical legal skills, as well as graduates who are competent in research and
writing. The programme, wherever relevant, develops the graduates’ ability to undertake a
comparative study of law, especially in Shariah.

Upon completion of the programme, the graduates will show that they are acquainted
with various literatures relating to the topic of their thesis, and produce a high standard of
written work with satisfactory credits.

DOCTOR OF DOCTOR OF
PHILOSOPHY IN PHILOSOPHY IN LAW
SHARIAH (RESEARCH) (RESEARCH)

This programme aims at encouraging The objectives of this programme are as
thorough and genuine research projects in follows:
all aspect of the Shariah, provided the faculty
has the proper academic staff to supervise the w To cater for the State’s demand on
applicant on his topic of interest. The research academic research of the Shariah Penal
proposal required to be submitted for this Code Order, 2013.
programme should be quite detailed, and
carry a lot of evidence of originality, creativity w To produce and coach the skillful
and innovation. graduates and professionals in law.

A candidate has a choice of writing his w To promote the Shariah and Law faculty
thesis in either Arabic, English, or Malay. in research fields, innovations and
Proficiency in the language of the thesis and publications at international level.
proper evidence of familiarity with research
methodology is a must for every applicant in w To expand excellence in knowledge and
order to be enrolled in this programme. academic research towards achieving
the University’s aspiration as well as the
nation’s.

w To enhance the University’s contributions
in unprecedented academic research
particularly in relation to the nation’s
demand.

STAFF DIRECTORY

Faculty of Shariah and Law

DEAN DEPUTY DEAN

Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji Dr Hajah Hanan binti Pehin Datu Seri
Mohiddin (Assistant Professor) Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr)
Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz (Lecturer)
Ph.D (Islamic Finance) Durham University,
United Kingdom; M.A (Islamic Studies) National Ph.D (Islamic studies - Women's Rights)
University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, United
al-Azhar University, Egypt. Kingdom; LL.M (International Law) The
University of Westminster, United Kingdom;
Tel: 2462000 ext. 401 LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University
Email: [email protected] Malaysia, Malaysia.

prospectus HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME Tel: 2462000 ext. 377
Email: [email protected]
Dr Maiga Mohamed Hamadikinane
(Lecturer) HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE
PROGRAMME (SHARIAH)
Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh); M.A (Fiqh and
Usul al-Fiqh) Dar al-Hadith al-Hassaniya for Dayang Suaad binti Dr Haji Serbini
High Islamic Studies, Rabat Morocco; B.A (Fiqh (Lecturer)
and Usul al-Fiqh) Islamic University of Madinah,
Saudi Arabia. M.A (Fiqh of Marriage) International Islamic
University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah)
Tel: 2462000 ext. 380 Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei
Email: [email protected] Darussalam.

HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE Tel: 2462000
PROGRAMME (LAW) Email: [email protected]

32 Dr Ahmad Masum ASSISTANT REGISTRAR
(Senior Assistant Professor)

Ph.D (Constitutional Law); MCL (Comparative Fazira binti Haji Kamis

Law); LL.B (Hons) International Islamic Tel: 2462000 ext. 189

University Malaysia, Malaysia. Email: [email protected]

2018 / 2019 Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

SHARIAH Dr Yasser Elsayed Mohammed Abdelazim
(Assistant Professor)
Dr Abdel Wadoud Moustafa Moursi
El-Seoudi (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Comparative Fiqh); M.A. (Comparative
Ph.D (Shariah); M.A (Shariah); B.A (Shariah) Fiqh); B.A. (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Cairo University, Egypt.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 313 Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr Naamane Djeghim Dr Haji Abdurrahman Raden Aji Haq
(Associate Professor) (Senior Lecturer)
Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) International
Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; LL.M Ph.D (Philosophy of Islamic Law of
(Shariah and Law) International Islamic Transactions); MCL (Principles of Islamic
University Islamabad, Pakistan; B.A (Shariah) El- Jurisprudence) International Islamic University
Amir Abdelqadir Islamic University Constantine, Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh)
Algeria. Kuwait University, Kuwait.
Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected] Tel: 2462000 ext. 469
Email: [email protected]

Dr Azme bin Haji Matali Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji 2018 / 2019
(Assistant Professor) Mohiddin (Assistant Professor)
Ph.D (Islamic Finance) Durham University, 33
Ph.D (Islamic Banking) University of Malaya, United Kingdom; M.A (Islamic Studies)
Malaysia; M.A (Economic and Islamic Banking), National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A prospectus
Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Shariah and (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt.
Law) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 401
Email: [email protected]
Tel: 2462000 ext. 182
Email: [email protected] Dr Supri bin Sudin (Lecturer)
Ph.D (Syariah and Judiciary) Islamic Science
Dr Maiga Mohamed Hamadikinane University of Malaysia; Malayia; M.A (Fiqh wa
(Lecturer) Usul) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Islamic
Studies) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara
Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh); M.A (Fiqh and Brunei Darussalam.
Usul al-Fiqh) Dar al-Hadith al-Hassaniya for Tel: 2462000 ext. 445
High Islamic Studies, Rabat Morocco; B.A Email: [email protected]
(Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) Islamic University of
Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Norasiah binti Haji Amai (Lecturer)
M.A (Shariah Judicial Law) Al al-Bayt
Tel: 2462000 ext. 380 University, Jordan; B.A (Shariah) Universiti
Email: [email protected] Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 402
Dr Nurol Huda binti Pehin Datu Seri Email: [email protected]
Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Haji Awang
Ismail (Lecturer) Nurzakiah binti Haji Ramlee (Lecturer)
M.A (Comparative Studies) Sultan Sharif Ali
Ph.D (al-Fiqh al-Muqaran); M.A (al-Fiqh Islamic University, Negara Brunei Darussalam;
al-Muqaran) al-Azhar University, Egypt; B.A (Shariah) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
B.A (Shariah & Law) Islamic Higher Studies Negara Brunei Darussalam.
Foundation Kelantan, Malaysia; Postgraduate Tel: 2462000
Certificate Education (Religious Secondary Email: [email protected]
Level) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara
Brunei Darussalam. Zurairatul Zakiah binti Dato Seri Setia
Haji Rajid (Tutor)
Tel: 2462000 ext. 238 M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) International
Email: [email protected] Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A
(Shariah) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara
Dayang Suaad binti Dr Haji Serbini Brunei Darussalam.
(Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 355
Email: [email protected]
M.A (Fiqh of Marriage) International Islamic
University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah)
Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei
Darussalam.

Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

Siti Nurasmah binti Haji Damit
(Assistant Lecturer)

M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) University of
Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Shariah) Universiti Brunei
Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Tel: 2462000 ext. 204/191
Email: [email protected]

LAW

prospectus Dr Nehaluddin Ahmad (Professor) Dr Haji Abdul Mohaimin bin Noordin
Ayus (Professor)
LL.D (Comparative Law and Jurisprudence),
Meerut University, India; LL.M (IT and Telecom Ph.D (Law) University of Aberdeen, Scotland;
Law), University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, UK; DSLP (Shariah Law and Practice); MCL
LL.M (Constitutional Law and Administrative (Comparative Law); LL.B (Hons) International
Law); M.A (Composite History) Lucknow Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; Dip. In
University, India. Translation, University of Malaya, Malaysia.

Tel: 2462000 Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr Ahmad Masum Dr Hajah Hanan binti Pehin Datu Seri

(Senior Assistant Professor) Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr)

34 Ph.D (Constitutional Law); MCL (Comparative Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz (Lecturer)
Law); LL.B (Hons) International Islamic Ph.D (Islamic studies - women's rights)

University Malaysia, Malaysia. University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, United

Tel: 2462000 Kingdom; LLM (International Law) The
Email: [email protected] University of Westminster, United Kingdom;
LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University

2018 / 2019 Malaysia, Malaysia.

Dr Widad binti Haji Abd. Aziz (Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 377
Email: [email protected]
Ph.D (Shariah) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic
University, Negara Brunei Darussalam; M.A
(Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh), LL.B (Shariah),
LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University
Malaysia, Malaysia.

Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

FACULTY OF

ARABIC
LANGUAGE

The Faculty of Arabic Language is one of the faculties in Sultan Sharif
Ali Islamic University which was established by His Majesty
Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah on 1st January 2007.

The courses in the faculty are taught in Arabic by highly qualified
local and international academic staff who received their academic

‘ degrees from Egypt, Jordan, Sudan, United Kingdom and Malaysia
,with distinctive qualifications and specialisations in Linguistics,

Arabic Language, Literature and Translation

VISION

Towards establishing a distinguished faculty to revitalise the role of the language of The
Holy Qur’an and the knowledge of Islamic history and civilisation.

prospectus MISSION

Enhancing the status of the language of the The Holy Qur’an and spreading it in Negara
Brunei Darussalam in order to bring back Islamic glories and brilliant past civilisation.

OBJECTIVES
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To provide the students with To increase students’ knowledge
1 4appropriate knowledge in fields
of their local, regional and

of Arabic language and history of international history and culture.

2018 / 2019 Islamic civilisation.

To produce knowledgeable, skilful To produce distinguished
2 5and pious graduates to meet the
researchers and Muslim scholars

needs of the country in particular in the field of Arabic studies,

and Southeast Asia region in History and Islamic civilisation.

general.

To qualify the students to conduct

3 good quality research in various
branches of the Arabic language,
Islamic history and civilisation.

Programmes Bachelor Degree:
offered by the
Faculty Bachelor of Arabic Language and Translation

Master Degree:

Master of Arabic Language (Coursework and Dissertation)
Master of Arabic Language (Research)

Doctoral Degree:

Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language (Research)

BACHELOR OF ARABIC LANGUAGE AND 2018 / 2019
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This four (4) year programme aims at providing students with knowledge of Arabic
linguistics and literature such as literature, rhetoric, literary criticism, linguistic, applied prospectus
linguistics, grammar, morphology and translation. Eventually this background of
knowledge will help them to understand the meaning of the The Holy Qur’an and the
Prophetic Hadith as well as to use the arabic sources, which are essential to understand
the knowledge as potential references. It also enables them to translate from and into
Arabic language. In addition, it will equip them with appropriate knowledge and
mechanism which will help them with their writing for academic exercises and to pursue
their postgraduate studies.

The ultimate outcome of all these aims is to produce capable graduates who are equipped
with knowledge, skills and moral values that qualify them to serve the country and the
Islamic ummah as well.

MASTER OF ARABIC LANGUAGE

This programme aims to:
w Prepare competent researchers in the field of Arabic linguistics and literature
w Promote the students' academic abilities in Arabic language and its literature;
w Qualify students to conduct their research and produce theses in present-day issues

in Arabic language and literature plus issues in classical Arabic linguistics and
literature;
w Help students to conduct their research and produce researches on issues relating to
Arabic language and literature in Brunei and the learners respective countries;
w Train learners who can critically read and understand linguistic / literature in their
fields; and
w Transmit in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of language and its use
and change from various theoretical perspectives.

prospectus DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN
ARABIC LANGUAGE (RESEARCH)

This programme, which is tailored to produce scholars and experts in field of Arabic
linguistics and literature, aims to:

w Qualify students to transmit in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of
Arabic language and its use and change from various theoretical perspectives;

w Prepare scholars and experts in Arabic Literature who are committed to spiritual,
moral, intellectual and creative excellence;

w Enable students to engage in advanced study and research with scholars in a variety
fields of Arabic linguistics and literature;

w Direct students to the significance of modern techniques and methods of literary
research also receive attention in the programme in order to prepare graduates who
are able to face contemporary challenges; and

w Adopt creative and scholarly research that contributes to this entire field of the Arabic
linguistics and literature.

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STAFF DIRECTORY

Faculty of Arabic Language

DEAN DEPUTY DEAN 2018 / 2019

Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad Dr Salah Sebouai (Assistant Professor)
(Senior Lecturer)
Ph.D (Arabic Language Studies); M.A (Teaching
Ph.D (Linguistics Studies–Qur’anic Studies Arabic as a Second Language) International
and Discourse Analysis) International Islamic Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A
University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Linguistics (Arabic Literature) Batna University, Algeria.
Studies–Contrastive Analysis and Syntax)
Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Tel: 2462000 ext. 472
Language) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Email: [email protected]

Tel: 2462000 HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE
Email: [email protected] PROGRAMME

HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME Hajah Rafidah binti Haji Abdullah
(Lecturer)
Dr Moustafa Mohammed Rizk Elsawahly
(Professor) M.A (Master in Human Sciences–Arabic Literary
Studies) International Islamic University
Ph.D (Arabic Literature and Criticism) al-Azhar Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language)
University, Egypt; M.A (Arabic Literature and Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei
Criticism); B.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism) Darussalam.
Mansoura University, Egypt.
Tel: 2462000
Tel: 2462000 ext. 308 Email: [email protected]
Email: [email protected]
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ASSISTANT REGISTRAR

Dayangku Alinah binti Pengiran Haji Ali

Tel: 2462000 ext. 301
Email: [email protected]

ARABIC LANGUAGE Dr Salahuddin Muhammad Syamsuddin prospectus
(Professor)
Dr Moustafa Mohammed Rizk Elsawahly
(Professor) Ph.D (Arabic Literature and Literary Criticism);
Ph.D (Arabic Literature and Criticism) al-Azhar M.A (Arabic Literature and Literary Criticism);
University, Egypt; M.A (Arabic Literature and B.A (Arabic and Islamic Studies) al-Azhar
Criticism); B.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism) University, Egypt.
Mansoura University, Egypt.
Tel: 2462000 ext. 308 Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad Dr Adil El Sheikh Abdalla Ahmed
(Senior Lecturer) (Senior Lecturer)
Ph.D (Linguistics Studies–Qur’anic Studies
and Discourse Analysis) International Islamic Ph.D (Applied Linguistics - Foreign Language
University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Linguistics Learning / Acquisition) University of Malaya,
Studies–Contrastive Analysis and Syntax) Malaysia; M.A (Teaching Arabic for non-Arabic
Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic speakers) Khartoum International Institute for
Language) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Arabic, Sudan; Postgraduate Diploma (Human
Tel: 2462000 Sciences) International Islamic University
Email: [email protected] Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language and
Literature) Cairo University, Khartoum Branch,
Sudan.

Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

prospectus Dr Achmad Yani (Assistant Professor) Dr Salah Sebouai (Assistant Professor)
Ph.D (Arabic Language Studies); M.A (Teaching
Ph.D (Arabic Curriculum and Methods of Arabic as a Second Language) International
Teaching Arabic Language) Omdurman Islamic Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A
University, Sudan; M.A (Teaching Arabic to (Arabic Literature) Batna University, Algeria.
Non-Arabic Speakers) Khartoum International Tel: 2462000
Institute for Arabic Language, Sudan; B.A Email: [email protected]
International University of Africa, Sudan.
Hajah Rafidah binti Haji Abdullah
Tel: 2462000 (Lecturer)
Email: [email protected] M.A (Master in Human Sciences – Arabic
Literary Studies) International Islamic University
Kujaimah @ Hannan binti Haji Abd Kahar Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language)
(Lecturer) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei
Darussalam.
M.A (Arabic Language: Language and Syntax) Tel: 2462000
Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Email: [email protected]
Language) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Tel: 2462000
Email: [email protected]

Salwani binti Sabtu (Lecturer) Hajah Norhayati binti Haji Abdul Karim
(Lecturer)

M.A (Theory and Practice of Translation) School M.A (Arabic Language: Arabic and Critic

of Oriental and African Studies, University Literature) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University,

of London, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic Negara Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Arabic

40 Language) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Language) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Negara Brunei Darussalam. Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Tel: 2462000 ext. 460 Tel: 2462000 ext. 307
Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected]

2018 / 2019 Dr Haji Ahmad @ Ahmad Asri Lubis Hajah Rafizah binti Haji Abdullah
(Assistant Lecturer) (Assistant Lecturer)

Ph.D (Literal Translation and Influence M.A (Teaching Arabic as a Foreign Language)
of Arabic Language in the Translation of University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Arabic
Surah al-Baqarah in “Mushaf Malaysia dan Language & Literature) University of
Terjemahan”) Sultan Idris Education University Brunei Darussalam, Negara Brunei Darussalam.
(UPSI), Malaysia; M.A (Islamic Studies), Tripoli
University, Libya; B.A (Arabic Language & Tel: 2462000 ext. 359
Islamic Studies), International Islamic Call Email: [email protected]
College, Tripoli, Libya.

Tel: 2462000
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Hajah Amalena binti Haji Jaruddin
(Tutor)

M.A (Arabic Language) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic
University, Negara Brunei Darussalam; B.A
(Arabic Language) Universiti Brunei Darussalam,
Negara Brunei Darussalam.

Tel: 2462000 ext. 357
Email: [email protected]

FACULTY OF

ISLAMIC
ECONOMICS
AND FINANCE

VISION

Strives to become a centre of Islamic academic excellence in the fields of economics, business,
management and finance.

prospectus MISSION

To produce and broaden Islamic knowledge and also enhance students’ skills in accordance
with current needs in the fields of economics, business, management and finance inculcating
Islamic values established through quality learning and education, contemporary research
studies, credible academicians, effective and efficient management and conducive
environment.

OBJECTIVES
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To produce professional, To produce Muslims scholars who
1 3competent, knowledgeable and
are full of charisma/wisdom and

expert scholars in their specialised vision in maintaining the growth

2018 / 2019 areas. of our religion, nation and country

ethically.

To provide dynamic, creative, To produce leaders who can be
2 4skilful, discipline human resources
entrusted by the state to lead

and effectively function as societies in accordance with

required by the state, whether Islamic principles and teachings.

in public and private sectors or

entrepreneurship.

Programmes Bachelor Degree:
offered by the
Faculty Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance
Bachelor of Business Management
2018 / 2019
Master Degree:

Master in Islamic Banking and Finance (Research)
Master in Islamic Economics (Research)

Doctoral Degree:

Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Banking and Finance
(Research)
Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Economics (Research)

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The objective of this programme is to produce Muslim human capitals who have a broad prospectus
understanding and capability in various areas such as Islamic banking and finance and
conventional banking.

This programme provides a strong core curriculum providing students a strong foundation
of knowledge. BScIF is designed to provide students with a specialist knowledge set and
skills that arise out of combining the sciences of conventional and Islamic Finance and
Banking. It gives an in-depth study of Islamic Banking and Finance both locally and globally
including Takaful, Management, and issues related to Islamic Economic Management.

Career Prospects: To work as bankers and finance officers in Islamic finance and other
Islamic financial institutions in public or private sectors. Besides, they can also become
educators and researchers to uphold Islamic banking system in Brunei to develop the
economy of the country.