Assistant University

CURRICULUM VITAE

PERSONAL DETAIL

Name: Dr. Yusuf Abdul Azeez

Date of Birth: 10/11/1968

Nationality: Nigerian

Marital Status: Married with 5 children

Address: Postgraduate Office, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws

International Islamic University Malaysia

Jalan Gombak, 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Tel: 006********** / 002************ E-mail: *******************@*****.***

Qualifications: LL.A; LL.B; M.A; FCBAN; FIIMUM; Ph.D Law (Islamic Law)

LL.A; Associate of Arts in Islamic Law (Shariah) -1991 (Acceptable/Pass)

LL.B; Bachelor of Laws in Islamic Law (Shariah) -1993 (Quite Good/2nd Class

Upper)

M.A; Master of Arts in Islamic Studies /Shariah-1997 (Very Good/B+)

PhD; Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Shariah)-2011 (Pass with Excellent

Grade/1st Class)

FCBAN; Fellow, Certified Board of Administrators of Nigeria (2001)

FIIMUM; Fellow, International Institute for Muslim Unity Malaysia (2011)

PROFILE

20 years of academic and administrative working experience.

20 years experience in teaching Islamic Law (Shari'ah) and Islamic Studies

courses at the secondary and tertiary institutions.

Served as Principal and administrative officer for some reputable academic

institutions and humanitarian organizations.

Initiated standard Arabic, Islamic Studies & Islamic Law curriculum for

various institutions of higher learning.

Participated in many postgraduate research colloquiums.

Served as research assistant to some experts in area of specialization;

assisting in tutorials and research.

Participated in various international academic conferences, symposia and

seminars.

Coordinated and represented students and immediate community at various

levels.

Translated academic & administrative documents from Arabic into English and

vice versa.

Member of some reputable administrative, academic and humanitarian

organizations.

RELEVANT SKILLS

. Ability to translate and interpret from Arabic into English and

vice versa.

. Ability to administer, organize, plan, investigate, observe,

search, design, review,

inform, solve problem, evaluate, discuss, interview and

implement successfully.

. Ability to create an effective working relationship with clients

and people of

diverse background.

. Ability to think strategically and to deliver positive result.

. Ability to identify, develop and facilitate the relevant

technical support.

. Ability to develop and maintain Leadership and Team work

spirit.

. Demonstration of record of handful success towards enhancing

efficiency and

. increasing productivity.

. Demonstration of exceptional communication and interpersonal

attributes, and

. outstanding interpersonal communication skills.

. Proficient in the basic IT Skills such as word processing and

power point.

. Ability to meet project deadline and requirements while

performing multiple tasks

within fast-paced environments.

. Ability to responds rapidly and appropriately to changing

circumstances; evaluate

problems, make astute decisions to effect positive change

and refocus on new

priorities.

ACADEMIC/PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: (With Dates and Institutions)

a. Academic qualifications (with dates & Institutions)

(i) First School Leaving Certificate, Odu-Abore

Memorial Primary School, Mushin, Lagos.

1977

(ii) Secondary School Leaving Certificate,

Ebenezer Comprehensive High School, Agege, Lagos. 1981

(iii) General Certificate of Education (GCE),

West African Examination Council.

1987

(iv) Arabic & Islamic Secondary School Certificate,

Darud-Dawat Arabic & Islamic College, Isolo, Lagos.

1988

(v) Associate of Arts in Islamic Law,

Faculty of Sharicah, Al-Qarawiyeen University, Fes, Morocco

1991 (vi) LL.B Islamic Law (2nd Class Upper) Faculty of

Sharicah,

Al-Qarawiyeen University Fes, Morocco 1993

(vii) M. A. Islamic Studies with Specialization in Islamic Law,

Department of Religions, University of Ilorin, Nigeria.

1997

vi) Ph.D Law (Shari'ah), Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of Laws,

International Islamic University Malaysia

2011

b. Professional qualifications and diploma (with date & granting bodies)

i) Fellow, Certified Board of Administration (FCBAN 2001) Certified

Board of Administrators of Nigeria, Lagos.

WORKING EXPERIENCE (ACADEMIC AND ADMINISTRATIVE)

(i) Sales Clark - Allahu Ahlam Marketing Company Ikeja

Lagos Nigeria 1978/87

(ii) Teaching Staff - Daru-Dda'Wat Arabic and

Islamic College Isolo Lagos 1988/89

(iii) NYSC (Teaching) Department of Religions,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 1993/94

(iv) Associate Lecturer, Department of Religions, University of

Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria. 1995/96

(v) Lecturer, Department of Islamic Law, Faculty of Law,

University of Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

1997/2000

(vi) Registrar, College of Higher Education and Islamic Sciences,

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria

2000/2003

vii) Lecturer II, College of Higher Education and Islamic Sciences,

Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria 2003/2004

(viii) Lecturer I, Dept. of Islamic Studies, Al-Hikmah

University

Ilorin, Ilorin, Kwara State, Nigeria.

2005/2007

viii) Leadership and Management Instructor & Trainer, Centre for Extra

Curricular Activities, International Islamic University

Malaysia, 2008

/2010.

(x) Graduate Assistant Tutor, Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of

Laws,

International Islamic University Malaysia,

2008/2010

(xi) Research Assistant (Translator and Editor on Part-Time),

International

Shariah Research Academy for Islamic Finance (ISRA) Kuala

Lumpur,

Malaysia (2010).

CURRENT RESEARCH COMPLETED

Ph.D Law thesis completed, successfully defended and PhD Law Degree awarded

with excellent grade (2011)

LIST OF PUBLICATIONS:

i) PUBLISHED ARTICLES:

1. Y.A. Azeez, (1997), Execution of Capital Punishment in the

Shariah and the Common Law, Kwara Law review. The Journal of the

Nigerian Bar Association, Ilorin, Nigeria. Vol. 6, PP.97-115.

2. Y.A. Azeez, (1998), Some Aspects of Non-Homicide Capital

Offences in the Sharicah and the Common Law: Journal of

International and Comparative Law, University of Ilorin,

Nigeria, Vol. 2, PP. 49-59.

3. Y.A. Azeez, (1998), Frequent Capital Offences in Nigeria: A

Sharicah Perspective: Kwara Law Review. Journal of the Nigerian

Bar Association Ilorin, Nigeria, Vol. 7, PP.58- 71.

4. Y.A. Azeez, (2000), As-Siyasah fi Shariah Al-Islamiyyah Wal-

Qanun Al-Wadin: Unilorin Shariah Journal, University of Ilorin,

Nigeria. Vol. 1, PP. 140-153.

5. Y.A. Azeez, (2003), Shariah Perspective of Woman in

Marriage: Journal of International and Comparative Law, The

Department of Jurisprudence and International Law, University

of Ilorin, Ilorin, Nigeria, Vol. 7, No. 2, PP. 180-192.

6. Y.A. Azeez, (2005), Religion : A Unifying Factor in

Nigeria, Myth or Reality ? Religious Forum Academia (REFA2005),

Lagos State, Nigeria. PP. 29-40.

(ii) UNPUBLISHED ARTICLES:

1. Y.A. Azeez, (2006), An-Nizamu Ar-Riasiy Fi As-Shari'ah wal-

Qanun:

2. Y.A. Azeez, (2006), Women and Modernity: The Shari'ah

Perspectives.

3 Y.A. AZEEZ (2007), Islamic political ideals and

governance:

An assessment of the Caliphate system.

(iii) UNPUBLISHED RESEARCH PROJECTS

* LL.B Dissertation (The safety of Mankind under Islamic Legal

Policy), 1993

* M.A. Research Project (A Comparative Analyses of Capital

Punishment in the Sharicah and the Common Law), 1997

EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES:

(i) Secretary General, Association of Nigerian Students

in Morocco (ANSIM) 1992-1993

(ii) President, Muslim Corpers Association of Nigeria

Kwara State Branch 1993-1994

(iii) Secretary, Steering and Registration Committee

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin

2000-2004

(iv) Secretary, Planning and Implementation Committee

Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin.

2004-2005

(v) Secretary General, ARO Islamic Foundation-Nigeria

1995-2007

SCHOLARSHIPS AND PRIZES (at University Secondary or Technical Level only):

(i) International Islamic Relief Organisation (IIRO) Scholarship

Award,

Saudi Arabia. 1990-

1992

(ii) Muslim World League Scholarship Award, Saudi Arabia 1992-

1993

(iii) Council of Ulamah of South Africa Scholarship Award,

South Africa. 1993-1994

(iv) Kwara State National Youth Service Corps (NYSC)

Certificate of Commendation. 1994

(v) Elfarouq Foundation Scholarship Award, United Kingdom (UK)

2008-2011

(vi) WAMY, Saudi Arabia Scholarship award for the Postgraduate

Students

2008-2011

TRAINING PROGRAMMES, CONFERENCES, SYMPOSIA AND SEMINARS ATTENDED (Period of

Training, Organisers and Venue):

i) International Islamic Awareness Course, organised by Islamic

University, Al-Madinah, Saudi Arabia, 13th March - 10th April,

2000.

ii) International Conference on Community Development: Challenges

and Solutions, organised by Alumni and Career Service Division,

International Islamic University Malaysia, 16th - 18th Jan.,

2008, Seri Pacific Hotel, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

iii) International Conference on Islam Hadhari responses to Global

Challenges, organised by the Government of the State of

Selangor, in collaboration with Institute of Mind Development

Malaysia and Islamic Conference Youth Forum for Dialogue and

Cooperation, 25th - 27th Jan., 2008, Concorde Hotel Shah Alam,

Selangor, Malaysia.

iv) Corporate Forum, CSR or CSI? Self interest Vs. Public interest,

organised by Public Relations Practicum Students and Dept. of

Communication, in collaboration with Institute of Public

Relations Malaysia, 30th Jan., 2008, International Islamic

University Malaysia. 1 Day Seminar on Review of Malaysian Courts

Judgments on Islamic Bank Cases- A Critical in-depth Analysis,

LAW SERIES No.1-1429/2008, 25/2/2008-18 Safar,1429AH.Peransang

Templer Golf Club (PTGC), Kuala Lumpur Malaysia.

v) National Seminar on Elections 2008: Democracy at Work, organised

by the Electoral Studies Unit, Kuliyyah of Islamic Revealed

Knowledge and Human Sciences, International Islamic University

Malaysia, 17th May, 2008.

vi) Islamic Solutions to Current Issues, Student Conference 2008,

organised by the Student Representative Council 2008,

International Islamic University Malaysia, 30th August, 2008,

International Islamic University Malaysia.

vii) 18th World Peace Congress 2008 & 1st International Martial Arts

Festival 2008 organised by the International Association of

Educators for World Peace United States of America under the

theme: "Peace as a Tool for Global Integration." 29-31 October,

2008, Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre, Sunway Resort Hotel &

SPA, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.

viii) International Conference on Jurisprudence of Minorities in the

light of the objectives of Islamic Law (Maqasid al-Shari'ah):

Identity and Integration, jointly organized by the Muslim World

League, International Institute of Islamic Thought and

Civilization and Department of Fiqh and Usul alfiqh,

International Islamic University Malaysia, (IIUM) 21-23 Dhul

Qa'adah 1430 AH / 9-11 November, 2009 at International Institute

of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), (IIUM), Malaysia.

ix) Intellectual Discourse on the Approach of Islam Hadhari for

International Students, organized by the Department of Islamic

Development Malaysia, 8th December, 2009/21 Dhul-Hijjah, 1430AH,

Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, University Putra

Malaysia.

HONOURS, DISTINCTIONS AND MEMBERSHIP OLEARNED/

PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES:

(i) Kwara State (NYSC) Certificate of Commendation, 1994

(ii) Islamic University, Al-Madinah, Refresher Courses Certificate

of Commendation, Ilorin Nigeria. 1998 & 2001

(iii) Fellow, Certified Board of Administrators of Nigeria.

(FCBAN) 2001

i) Fellow, International Institute for Muslim Unity Malaysia

(FIIMUM)

2011

LANGUAGE SPOKEN FLUENTLY

i. INTERNATIONAL LANGUAGES

* English

* Arabic

ii. LOCAL LANGUAGES

* Yoruba

* Ebira

NAMES AND ADDRESSES OF REFEREES

(I) Dr. Zaid bin Mohamad

Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Law,

Ahmad Ibrahim Kuliyyah of Laws,

International Islamic University Malaysia,

Jalan Gombak 53100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel: 006-0136066331

E-mail: ******@*******.***

(II) Shamrahayu Aziz, Ph.D, Assistant Professor,

Department of Islamic Law,

Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws,

International Islamic University Malaysia,

Jalan Gombak 53100, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

Tel.: 006*-***-***-***

E-mail: *******@***.***.** /

**********@*****.***

(III) Assoc. Prof. Dr. Abdul Kabir Hussain Solihu

Department of General Studies

Faculty of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human

Sciences

International Islamic University Malaysia

P. O. Box 10, 50728

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Email: *****@***.***.** Tel: 006*-*********

Dr. Yusuf, Abdul Azeez Sign: Azeez

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