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Prof. Dr. Sharifah Zubaidah Syed Abdul Kader

PROFESSOR DR.

CIVIL LAW DEPARTMENT

AHMAD IBRAHIM KULLIYYAH OF LAWS

Land Law, Planning Law, Property Law, Waqf Laws, Legal Education

Is professor at the Civil Law Department, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, International Islamic University Malaysia, having served as an academic staff since 1994. Teaches Land Law to third year law students. Is Associate Editor for INSAF Journal of the Malaysian Bar. Was former Deputy Dean (Academic Affairs) Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws (2008-2010) and Director, International Centre for Waqf Research (ICWR-IIUM) (2014-2017). She has authored 21 journal articles and 15 chapters in books and co-authored/ edited 5 books, namely Land Use Planning and Environmental Sustainability (IIUM Press, 2006), Principles of Land Law (Lexis Nexis, 2008), Student Guide on Equity and Equitable Remedies (Lexis-Nexis, 2016), and Waqf in Selected Asian Countries (PNMB, 2019). Prof. Sharifah is consultamore...

Bachelor of Laws (Honours) IIUM 1991, Master of Comparative Laws (IIUM) 1994, Doctor of Legal Science (SJD, Bond University, Australia) 2002 Non-practising Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya

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  1. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Baharudin, Mohammad Hidir and Mustafa, Maizatun and Mohd Yusoff, Rahmawati and Abdul Manaf, Zati Ilham and Djafri, Fares (2025) Waqf as a sustainable solution: addressing climate change impacts on real estate through perpetual endowment and community benefit. Journal of International Conference Proceedings, 7 (3). pp. 695-709. ISSN 2622-0989 E-ISSN 2621-993X
  2. Wan Mahmood, Wan Nurul Hayyu and M Suaree, Nur Atheefa Sufeena and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamed Osman, Mariana (2025) Rights of strata housing purchasers during delivery of vacant possession: an overview. Planning Malaysia: Journal of the Malaysian Institute of Planners, 23 (4). pp. 873-888. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  3. Olawale, Alawiye Habeebulah and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2025) Navigating waqf management in Nigeria: a review of colonial legacies, legal reforms, and beneficiary rights. Labuan E-Journal of Muamalat and Society, 19 (1). pp. 21-35. ISSN 1985-482X E-ISSN 2672-7390
  4. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2024) Analisa perbandingan terhadap penggunaan model waqaf pendanaan awam (crowdfunding) dalam komoditi ternakan halal bukan ruminan di Malaysia dan Indonesia. Journal of Islamic, Social, Economics and Development, 9 (67 (Special Issue)). pp. 335-344. E-ISSN 0128-1755
  5. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2022) Responding to land fraud: should Torrens compensation scheme be introduced in Malaysia. Environmental Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 7 (19). pp. 43-49. E-ISSN 2398-4287
  6. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Rabe, Noor Suzilawati and Mohd Yusoff, Rahmawati and Sufian, Azlinor (2024) An analysis of real estate market responses towards climate resilient policies in Malaysia and Indonesia. Environmental-Behaviour Proceedings Journal, 9 (30). pp. 13-19. E-ISSN 2398-4287
  7. M Suaree, Nur Atheefa Sufeena and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamed Osman, Mariana (2024) Social impact assessment: a comparison of the legal frameworks in Malaysia and New Zealand. Planning Malaysia Journal, 22 (4). pp. 184-197. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  8. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamad, Nor Asiah and Ali, Zuraidah (2023) This land of ours- protecting ownership, interest and dealings in land. IIUM Law Journal, 31 (1). pp. 69-94. ISSN 0128-2530 E-ISSN 2289-7852
  9. M Suaree, Nur Atheefa Sufeena and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamed Osman, Mariana and Abdul Manaf, Zati Ilham and Wan Jaffree, Wan Khubaib Akram (2023) A comparative analysis of the legal frameworks for SIA and EIA in Malaysia. Journal of the Malaysia Institute of Planners, 21 (6). pp. 87-99. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  10. M Suaree, Nur Atheefa Sufeena and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamed Osman, Mariana and Abdul Manaf, Zati Ilham (2022) The development of policy and legal framework for social impact assessment in Malaysia. Planning Malaysia Journal, 20 (3). pp. 295-305. ISSN 1675-6215 E-ISSN 0128-0945
  11. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamad, Nor Asiah and Ali, Zuraidah (2022) Whether waqf and endowment can ride the same legal vehicle in Malaysia? In: Harmonisation of Shari'ah and Laws: Issues and Challenges. IIUM Press. (In Press)
  12. Laldin, Mohamad Akram and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Djafri, Fares (2021) Waqf development in Malaysia. In: Waqf Development and Innovation, Socio-Economic and Legal Perspectives. Routledge, London and New York, pp. 207-225. ISBN 9780367744779
  13. Maidin, Ainul Jaria and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2022) Malaysian land law and procedure. Thomson Reuters Asia Sdn. Bhd. (201801016202), Selangor Darul Ehsan. ISBN 9789672723202
  14. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2021) Analysis of the Law Applicable to the Creation of Waqfs During the British Era in Penang. In: Waqf: past, present and future. International Islamic University Malaysia, Global Waqf Conference, Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, pp. 16-30. ISBN 978-967-2641-80-3
  15. Hussin, Rohayati and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Manshor, Nurul Mazrah and Roslim, Salmah and Mohamad Sirat, Irinah (2021) Good governance practices for waqf in Malaysian Higher Education Institutions (HEIs). Academy of Strategic Management Journal, 20 (Special Issue 2). pp. 1-6. ISSN 1544-1458 E-ISSN 1939-6104
  16. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohd. Noor, Zemilah (2021) Legal dilemma of joint ownership by married couples for purchase of a house under private lease schemes in Malaysia. In: Family law in Malaysia and beyond: towards sustainable family institutions. Jabatan Kehakiman Syariah Malaysia & AIKOL, IIUM, Putrajaya, Malaysia, pp. 41-55. ISBN 978-967-0870-87-8
  17. Abdul Manaf, Zati Ilham and Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamad, Nor Asiah (2019) Examining the evolution of waqf regulations in Selangor: an analysis of the governance framework and transformative approach. IIUM Law Journal, 27 (2). pp. 337-365. ISSN 0128-2530 E-ISSN 2289-7852
  18. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Mohamad, Nor Asiah (2019) Creating security to finance waqf property development in Malaysia: Issues and solutions. In: Emerging Issues in Islamic Finance Law and Practice in Malaysia. Emerald Publishing Ltd, United Kingdom, pp. 53-68. ISBN 978-1-78973-546-8
  19. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah (2019) Dasar dan perundangan perancangan dan pengurusan guna tanah di Malaysia. In: Bengkel Undang-Undang Bagi Pengurusan dan Perancangan Guna Tanah dan perlindungan Alam Sekitar di Kawasan Taman Negeri, 23rd June 2019, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu. (Unpublished)
  20. Syed Abdul Kader, Sharifah Zubaidah and Ishola, Abdullahi Saliu and Mohamad, Nor Asiah (2018) The meaning and legal consequences of 'Sole-trustee' of Waqf under the shariah and Malaysian Waqf laws. Shariah Law Reports Articles, 4. pp. 1-15.

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