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SULTAN SHARIF ALI ISLAMIC UNIVERSITY 2015/2016 PROSPECTUS

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CONTENT

Rector’s Message

UNISSA’s Philosophy

The Establishment of UNISSA

UNISSA in General

Administration

Faculties and Centres

Faculty of Usuluddin

Faculty of Shariah and Law

Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences

Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Languages

Centre for Postgraduate Studies

Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre

Centre for Research and Publication

Centre for Public and International Relations

Technology and Multimedia Centre

Student Affairs Division

Programmes Offered

Admission Requirements

Admission Fees

2015/2016 Academic Calendar

Rector’s Message ‫بسم اهلل الرمحن الرحيم‬ ‫السالم عليكم ورمحة اهلل وبركاته‬ As a modern Islamic university, Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), has a distinctive mission and approach in delivering higher education in a vibrant Islamic community. Our promise of integrating faith, good manners (Sulouk Hasan), reason and integrity is not just rhetoric; it’s something you will know and feel. This Prospectus provides you with comprehensive information regarding UNISSA facilities, programs of study, admission requirements and procedures, academic and financial regulations, student services, and campus life. With nearly a decade of experience in the field, UNISSA continuously strives to provide the best education for its students, in preparation for their active participation in this ever-changing world. As such, here in UNISSA, education is not simply to secure a career and a future. The education you experience in UNISSA is one that is grounded on Islam, one that will strengthen your faith as you broaden your knowledge. It will prepare you to be a model citizen and a contributing member of society. Here you will also interact with fellow scholars who share your keenness for knowledge and for making a difference in our society. Indeed, we are committed to schlorship and academic excellence, and devoted to promote education that blends religious values, intellectual substance and social action. Accordingly, UNISSA has developed a unique curriculum for a holistic education that integrates Islamic values in its conventional programs. We believe that this will prepare the students to become educated authorities in their fields and future leaders who will make a difference in our modern world. All UNISSA programs are accredited by the Ministry of Education of Brunei Darussalam and recognized by ISESCO and other international educational organization. Sincerely, UNISSA is keen to have you on board for your educational journey. We are committed to foster your spiritual growth and to support your pursuit of academic excellence. Welcome, and we hope that you make UNISSA your second home.

‫﴿وَقُلِ اعْمَلُوا فَسَيَرَى اللَّـهُ عَمََلكُمْ وَ َرسُوُلهُ وَالْمُؤْمِنُونَ َوسَتُرَدُّونَ إَِلىٰ عَالِمِ الْغَيْبِ وَالشَّهَادَةِ فَيُنَُِِّكُم ِمَا‬ .501 :‫كُنتُمْ تَعْمَلُونَ﴾ التوِة‬ “And say, Do [as you will], for Allah will see your deeds, and [so, will] His Messenger and the believers. And you will be returned to the Knower of the unseen and the witnessed, and He will inform you of what you used to do.”

DR HAJI NORARFAN BIN HAJI ZAINAL Rector Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University Brunei Darussalam

UNISSA’s Philosophy Motto ﴾     ﴿ “Observe your duty to Allah, and it is Allah that teaches you” (Surah al-Baqarah: 282)

Vision To be a progressive and dynamic international Islamic university based on al-Qur’an and al-Sunnah

Mission To be an international university which offers various programmes of study, research and human development using holistic methods and up-to-date technology in accordance with global development, in order to produce pious, high spirited and valuable graduates as well as to contribute to the development of the community and the country

Aims Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University was founded as a centre of scholarly excellence to sustain and support the country in upholding Islam, as stated in the Constitution of Brunei Darussalam, and to protect the creed of Ahlu al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah and Shafi‘i Mazhab aiming to strengthen the religious commitment and solidarity of the ummah

Objectives  Delivering well-designed tertiary programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate level founded in Islam, as part of a comprehensive educational system to produce ‘ulama (Muslim scholars) and other human resources who are high-spirited, wellbalanced, professional, knowledgeable, respectful and pious;  Enhancing teaching-learning processes and skills and the effectiveness thereof;  The application of modern technology in the delivery of educational programmes, research and publications;  Promoting ongoing study and research as well as delivering consultation and experts services to the external environment within the context of Islam;  Giving meaningful input to the country’s philosophy ‘Malay Islamic Monarchy’, in the context of Islam as the main pillar of this philosophy;  Assisting in the development of a knowledgeable, respectful and pious nation, which is founded on the teachings of Ahlu al-Sunnah wa al-Jama‘ah and Shafi’i Mazhab;  Enriching Islamic knowledge, heritage and references, as well as spreading this knowledge to benefit the community; and  Establishing the importance and significance of Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University by realising its potential as a centre of Islamic da‘wah in Brunei Darussalam as well as in the Asia Pacific region and the world at large.

The Establishment of UNISSA 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 Brunei Darussalam expressed his desire, either directly or indirectly, that an Islamic university be established in Brunei Darussalam:

 3 Sya‘ban 1425H/18 September 2004, 16th Convocation of University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD):  His Majesty suggests that, in addition to UBD, which has reached its 20th anniversary of its establishment, now is the right time to establish another university in the country.  14 Muharram 1426H/23 February 2005, Brunei Darussalam’s 21st National Day:  His Majesty stresses that the importance of strengthening the religious education system at elementary level; while at higher level religious education should produce ‘ulama (scholars) and intellectuals.  2 Sya‘ban 1426H/6 September 2005, 17th Convocation of University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD):  His Majesty states that the second university he proposed previously, must be an Islamic university, since the country has a strong base for this, and which should fulfill the nation’s needs.  11 Sya‘ban 1427H/4 September 2006, 18th Convocation of University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD):  His Majesty emphasizes that the second university will be a pure Islamic higher educational institution to be our landmark in the world and in the hereafter.

On 11 Zulhijjah 1427H / 1 January 2007M 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 Sallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam through his grandchild 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. Sultan Sharif Ali governed Brunei according to Islamic principles and his reign was popular and highly respected.

UNISSA in General QUALITY EDUCATION UNISSA offers well-designed tertiary programmes at undergraduate level founded in Islam, as part of a comprehensive educational system to produce ‘ulama, Muslim scholars and other human resources who are high-spirited, well-balanced, professional, knowledgeable, respectful and pious. In addition to its core programmes, UNISSA offers additional courses which aim to provide students with a competitive edge and useful competencies so that they will thrive in any environment whilst time portraying the virtues of a devout Muslim. These courses are:        

Al-Qur’an; Malay Islamic Monarchy; Islamic Virtues; Arabic Language; Co-Curriculum; ICT; Entrepreneurship; and Industrial Training

In order to strengthen student’s proficiency in both Arabic and English languages, UNISSA organizes three months of intensive courses for students in the Arabic medium in these languages prior to them joining UNISSA’s programmes.

STUDY ABROAD PROGRAMME (SAP) Students who have obtained CGPA of B+ and above throughout the 4 semesters are given an opportunity to study abroad for a year (2 semesters) in at one of UNISSAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s partner universities in the Middle East, United Kingdom and Malaysia. This programme aims to give students a great opportunity to experience studying abroad within different education systems, ways of life and cultures. Apart from that, it also aims to nurture Muslims into becoming global citizens while sustaining the values of a good Muslim. ACADEMIC EXERCISE An Academic Exercise course is offered in the final year. It is an opportunity for undergraduate students to conduct research under the supervision of faculty members in their respective fields of study. Apart from engaging students in the processes of intellectual inquiry, problem solving and creative thinking, the course aims to enhance intellectual exchange and collaboration between undergraduates, faculty and the organization where they do their research. INDUSTRIAL TRAINING Industrial Training in the third year provides the students with work experience of the day-to-day operations at particular organizations so that they can understand practical work processes and gain valuable insights into the aspirations, needs, and views of the organization that they are attached to. The duration of the attachment is seven weeks and takes place during the third semester for all programmes except for Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance and Bachelor of Business Management, the duration of the attachment is eighteen (18) weeks. 7

CO-CURRICULUM Although co-curriculum is a non-academic course, yet it is a formal part of education at UNISSA with timetabled, compulsory sessions for all students. These activities are graded and are included in the studentsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; overall CGPA. These are four areas in the cocurriculum: spiritual activities, clubs (including the army cadets), sport activities and community service. The co-curriculum activities are meant to give students practical preparation for the future. As for the co-curriculum activities provide opportunities for students to work in teams, to practice leadership, and to take initiatives, UNISSA students enjoy a holistic education. In addition, these experiences will make students more attractive to potential employers.

STAFF AND UNDERGRADUATE STUDENTS POPULATION Currently, there are seventy-six (76) academic staff both local and expatriates working in UNISSA. Thirty-four (34) of the academic staff are expatriates originating from ASEAN countries, Asia, Middle East, Europe and Africa. The student population in UNISSA is seven hundred and forty-seven (747) and 6.5% of them are international students who hail from the ASEAN region, Asia, Middle East and Africa. The small ratio between staff and student makes UNISSA very attractive. The international student and staff population adds diversity to the UNISSA campus. 8

SERVICES AND FACILITIES At present UNISSA is located on a temporary campus, which, nevertheless, provides all the amenities a university needs. These include a library, a gymnasium, a surau (small mosque), a football field, computer laboratories and student accommodations. At present the university library has a collection of more than 80,000 books as well as some multi-media kits. Three-quarter of these items are in Arabic.

UNISSA provides male and female accommodations for students. This is self-catering accommodation with 5 rooms per compartment with a shared mini lounge, mini kitchen, toilet and shower. A nominal rent of BND45 is charged per month.

The UNISSA campus is situated in the heart of the Gadong area. It is within walking distance from banks, supermarkets, shops, the night market and the Mall which is one of the main shopping centres in Brunei. Gadong is home to many good restaurants such as Japanese, Chinese, Indian and Italian restaurants and it is about 5 minutes driving to the Jameâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC; â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Asr Hassanil Bolkiah mosque which is the largest mosque in Brunei and an excellent example of Islamic architecture. 9

MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING (MoU) WITH OTHER UNIVERSITIES

UNISSA had signed MoU with other universities for cooperation in research, student and staff exchange and other cooperation that benefit both parties. The universities are:  University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam (UBD);  The Markfield Institute of Higher Education, United Kingdom (MIHE);  International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM);  Al-Azhar University, Egypt;  Cairo University, Egypt;  University of Technology, Malaysia (UTM);  Islamic Science University of Malaysia (USIM);  Darussalam Institute of Islamic Studies, Gontor, Indonesia (ISID);  University of Yarmouk, Jordan;  Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education, United Kingdom;  Sultan Idris Education University, Malaysia (UPSI);  University of Malaya, Malaysia (UM);  Institute Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Sultan Amai Gorontalo, Indonesia;  Syarif Hidayatullah State Islamic University, Jakarta, Indonesia;  Gadjah Mada University (UGM), Indonesia;

 University of Science (USM), Malaysia;  Sultan Zainal Abidin University (UniSZA), Malaysia;  University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Malaysia;  MARA University of Technology (UiTM), Malaysia;  Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Thailand;  Fatoni University, Thailand;  University of Jordan (UJ), Jordan;  World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Jordan;  Al al-Bayt University, Jordan;  University of Selangor, Malaysia;  Daffodil International University, Bangladesh;  Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI), Jeddah;  Universiti Islam Malaysia (UIM);  Universiti Syarif Kasim, Riau (UIN SUSKA RIAU), Indonesia;  Kolej Universiti Islam Sultan Azlan Shah (KUIS), Malaysia;  Kolej Universiti Islam Perlis (KUIPs), Malaysia; 10

 Institut Agama Islam Negeri (IAIN) Sultan Maulana Hassanuddin BANTEN, Indonesia;  Institut Agama Islam (IAIN) PADANG Sidimpuan, Sumatra Indonesia;

 Sekolah Tinggi Agama Islam Negeri

(STAIN) KUDUS Indonesia.

Central

Java,

Administration EXECUTIVE OFFICERS Rector Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal Deputy Rector Dr Haji Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad Assistant Rector Dr Arman bin Haji Asmad Registrar Hajah Surianah binti Haji Alias (Acting) Bursar Haji Mohammad Samari bin Haji Mohammad Noh (Acting)

PRINCIPAL OFFICERS Dean of Faculty of Usuluddin Dr Hajah Sarinah binti Haji Yahya Dean of Faculty of Shariah and Law Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji Mohiddin Dean of Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad Dean of Faculty of Business and Management Sciences Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani Director of Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Languages Dr Salah Sebouai Director of Centre for Postgraduate Studies Dr Hajah Rasinah binti Haji Ahim Director of Mazhab Shafiâ&#x20AC;&#x2DC;i Research Centre Dr Azme bin Haji Matali Director of Centre for Research and Publication Dr Hajah Rose binti Abdullah Director of Centre for Public and International Relations Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu Director of Technology and Multimedia Centre Dr Fadzliwati binti Mohiddin Dean of Students Ustaz Supri bin Haji Sudin 12

Faculties and Centres Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University comprises of four (4) faculties and six (6) centres, they are:  Faculty of Usuluddin  Faculty of Shariah and Law  Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation  Faculty of Business and Management Sciences  Centre for Promotion of Knowledge and Language  Centre for Postgraduate Studies  Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre  Centre for Research and Publication  Centre for Public and International Relations  Technology and Multimedia 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. The establishment of the Faculty prior to fulfil these following objectives:  Protection of Islamic faith and its sources and to defend it against deviational trends and inclinations;  Preserving Islamic heritage and working for its propagation in and outside Brunei;  Producing open-minded intelligent and able specialists in disciplines of Usuluddin combining traditional and modern knowledge equipped with ICT who can defend Islamic values and fight against destructive ideas with proofs and arguments and opposing all alien views;  Striving for increasing the number of ‘ulama (scholars) combining knowledge with action and faith with practice in Brunei society in particular and other Islamic societies in general; and  Producing Muslim preachers having understanding of al-Qur’an and alSunnah of the Prophet and are knowledgeable in contemporary sciences and varying resources.

Programmes offered by the Faculty are as follows: Bachelor’s Degree:  Bachelor of Usuluddin (Tafsir and Hadith)  Bachelor of Usuluddin (Aqidah and Da‘wah) Master’s Degree:  Master of Usuluddin (Coursework and Dissertation)  Master of Usuluddin (Research) Doctoral Degree:  Doctor of Philosophy in Usuluddin (Research)

BACHELOR OF USULUDDIN (TAFSIR AND HADITH) AND BACHELOR OF USULUDDIN (AQIDAH AND DA‘WAH) For the four year Bachelor of Usuluddin studies, the programmes and courses are designed to produce competent graduates who are well versed in the disciplines of Tafsir, Hadith, Aqidah and Da‘wah. The Aqidah and Da‘wah programme includes the following courses; Introduction to Da‘wah (al-Madkhal ila al-Da‘wah), The Islamic Sects (al-Firaq al-Islamiyyah), The Islamic World Today (Hadir al-‘Alam al-Islami), Islamic Philosophy (al-Falsafah al-Islamiyyah), Contemporary Ideological Trends (Tayyarat Fikriyyah Mu‘asirah), and Oratory (Fann alKhatabah). The Tafsir and Hadith programme includes the following courses; Science of al-Hadith (‘Ulum al-Hadith), Methodology of Exegetes (Manahij al-Mufassirin), Science of Impugnment and Validation (‘Ilm al-Jarh wa al-Ta‘dil), Principles of Takhrij and its Rules (Usul al-Takhrij wa Qawa‘iduhu), Methodology of Narrators of Hadith (Manahij alMuhaddithin), and Thematic Exegesis (al-Tafsir al-Maudu‘i). In addition to the above mentioned courses, at the end of the third year, students from both programmes are required to participate in work attachment arranged by UNISSA. During their final year they will conduct a research project (bahth al-takharruj) to be written in Arabic in their selected area of study. MASTER OF USULUDDIN (COURSEWORK AND DISSERTATION) This two year Master’s programme of study aims to enhance and strengthen students’ knowledge in Islamic studies particularly in the major area of Usuluddin, namely the Qur’an, the sunnah, Islamic da‘wah, and comparative religions. A total of six courses are offered. These include three compulsory courses: Studies in Books of Religion (Dirasaat fi Kutub al-Adyan), Miraculous Knowledge in the Qur’an (al-I‘jaz al-‘Ilmy fi alQur’an al-Karim), and Studies in the Hadith Books (Dirasaat fi Kutub al-Sunnah). These are offered in the first year of the programme. Students are compelled to pass all the compulsory 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 a member of the Faculty’s academic staff. The master’s 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) The Faculty also offers a master’s degree in Usuluddin by research. This programme is only offered to applicants who are exceptionally qualified to undertake research in Arabic, English and Malay language. Applicants are required to submit their research proposal 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 to be 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 of studies 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 to be 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. Successful applicants will be supervised by an academic staff member of the Faculty. STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DEAN Dr Hajah Sarinah binti Haji Yahya (Lecturer) Ph.D (Qur’anic Studies/Tafsir) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Tafsir) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin - Tafsir) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: sarinah@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN Dr Gumaa Ahmed Himmad Adam (Lecturer) Ph.D (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); M.A (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); B.A (Al-Qur’an and AlQira’at) University of the Holy Qur’an & Islamic Sciences, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 Email: gumaa@unissa.edu.bn

HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE STUDIES PROGRAMME Dr Abdul Muthalif Afuwardeen (Lecturer) Ph.D (Comparative Religions); M.A (Al-Tasawwuf); B.A (Creed and Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 369 Email: afwar@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF UNDERGRADUTE PROGRAMME Dr Sayyid Abdul Hamid al-Mahdaly (Lecturer) Ph.D (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies); M.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies); B.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 383 Email: mhd@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Suhardi bin Haji Mahadi Tel: 2462000 ext. 187 Email: suhardi.mahadi@unissa.edu.bn ARABIC LANGUAGE CLERK Nurul Izzati binti Maidi Tel: 2462000 ext. 198 Email: aizzati@unissa.edu.bn TAFSIR AND HADITH Dr Haji Mohammed Hussain bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad (Deputy Rector) Ph.D (Arabic and Islamic Studies) The University of Sydney, Australia; M.A (Hadith) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Hadith) Islamic University of Madinah, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 216 Email: hussain.ahmad@unissa.edu.bn Dr Arman bin Haji Asmad (Assistant Rector) Ph.D (Al-Quran and Al-Sunnah Studies) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Hadith) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin – Hadith) Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 101 Email: armanzur@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Umar Naggar Aly Abdelhafiz (Professor) Ph.D (Hadith and Science Hadith) University Al-Azhar, Cairo, Egypt; M.A (Hadith and Science Hadith) University Al-Azhar, Cairo, Egypt; B.A (Hadith and Science Hadith) University Al-Azhar, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: omar.aly@unissa.edu.bn Dr Ahmed Cherchel (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Tafsir and Al-Qira’at); M.A (Tafsir and Al-Qira’at); B.A (Tafsir and Al-Qira’at) Islamic University of Madina, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 375 Email: cherchel@unissa.edu.bn Dr Jilani Ben Touhami Meftah (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Tafsir and Ulum al-Qur’an) University of Malaya, Malaysia; Ph.D (Education) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Tafsir and Islamic Studies) International 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. 334 Email: jimeftah@unissa.edu.bn Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu (Lecturer) Ph.D (Hadith) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Hadith) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin – Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 510 Email: lilly@unissa.edu.bn Dr Hajah Sarinah binti Haji Yahya (Lecturer) Ph.D (Qur’anic Studies/Tafsir) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Tafsir) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Usuluddin - Tafsir) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: sarinah@unissa.edu.bn Dr Sayyid Abdul Hamid al-Mahdaly (Lecturer) Ph.D (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies); M.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies); B.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 383 Email: mhd@unissa.edu.bn Dr Gumaa Ahmed Himmad Adam (Lecturer) Ph.D (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); M.A (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); B.A (Al-Qur’an and AlQira’at) University of the Holy Qur’an and Islamic Sciences, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 Email: gumaa@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Hamid Issa Mostafa Eloisily (Lecturer) Ph.D (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); M.A (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); B.A (Al-Qur’an and AlQira’at) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: hamid@unissa.edu.bn Haji Erman @ Ahmad ‘Abdussalam bin Haji Abd Rahman (Lecturer) M.A (Hadith and Its Sciences) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Hadith and Its Sciences) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 233 Email: abuiman@unissa.edu.bn Yusfariza binti Haji Yusop (Lecturer) M.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) University of Exeter, United Kingdom; B.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 378 Email: fariza@unissa.edu.bn Artini binti Haji Timbang (Lecturer) M.A (Usuluddin) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Tafsir and Ulum al-Qur’an) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: artini@unissa.edu.bn Yahia Mohamed Mohamed Sous (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Usuluddin); B.A (Usuluddin); Diploma (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at); Diploma (al-Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 376 Email: yahia@unissa.edu.bn Ahmad Baha bin Mokhtar (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Al-Qur’an and Al-Qira’at) University of Malaya, Malaysia; B.A (Al-Qur’an and AlQira’at) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 373 Email: baha@unissa.edu.bn AQIDAH AND DA‘WAH Dr Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal (Rector of UNISSA) Ph.D (Usuluddin and Comparative Religion) International Islamic University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Aqidah) Al al-Bayt University, Jordon; B.A (Hadith) al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 100 Email: norarfan@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Ahmad Fadel Yousif (Visiting Associate Professor) Ph.D (Islamic Studies) University of Ottawa, Canada; M.A University of Ottawa, Canada; B.A (Honours) Baghdad University, Iraq. Tel: 2462000 Email: ahmad.yousif@unissa.edu.bn Dr Hajah Rasinah binti Haji Ahim (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Religion and Community) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Usuluddin and Philosophy) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Faith and Philosophy) alAzhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: rasinah@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Sri Rahayu @ Nurjanah binti Haji Dollah (Lecturer) M.A (Aqidah and Comparative Religions) University of Al al-Bayt, Jordan; B.A (Aqidah and Comparative Religion) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: ratna@unissa.edu.bn Dr Abdul Muthalif Afuwardeen (Lecturer) Ph.D (Comparative Religions); M.A (Al-Tasawwuf); B.A (Creed and Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 369 Email: afwar@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Masuriyati binti Haji Yahya (Lecturer) M.A (Sufism and Tasawwuf) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Sufism and Tasawwuf) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: mysuri@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Idahwati @ Irdina Nur’aidah binti Haji Idris (Lecturer) M.A (Da‘wah and Comparative Religion) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Da‘wah and Comparative Religion) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Email: irdina@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Nurol Halimatul Wara’ binti Haji Mumin (Lecturer) M.A (Usuluddin and Islamic Thought) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Usuluddin and Islamic Thought) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 384 Email: nurwara@unissa.edu.bn

Faculty of Shariah and Law The establishment of the Faculty prior to fulfil these following mission and vision:  To educate students into possessing lofty morals, to make them into reservoirs of knowledge, skills and technology;  To produce enlightened graduates who will be builders of modern Bruneian society and cater for the needs of the Sultanate in the field of Shariah and Law;  To produce quality researchers in the area of Shariah and Law who will benefit Bruneian society in general and the Muslim community in particular;  To produce distinguished and qualified graduates who will be able to use modern technology in meeting the needs of Bruneian society in the area of Shariah and Law; and  To produce high quality socio-legal researchers who will bring fame to the Faculty as one of the leading research institutions of the world in the area of Shariah and Law. The Faculty offers both Shariah based programmes and Law based programmes at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. They are: Undergraduate Certificate:  Certificate in Shariah Criminal Justice System Bachelor’s Degree:  Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Usul)  Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Judiciary)  Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) & Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL) (A double-degree programme) Postgraduate Diploma:  Diploma in Islamic Law and Practice Master’s Degree:  Master of Shariah (Coursework and Dissertation)  Master of Shariah (Research)  Master of Law (Research) 21

Doctoral Degree:  Doctor of Philosophy in Shariah (Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Law (Research) CERTIFICATE IN SHARIAH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM This programme is designed to equip trainees with the necessary knowledge and skills within the context of Shariah. It is suitable for Shariah Law Enforcement Officers from various Government agencies. The main objective of this programme is to impart to trainees the knowledge of hudud, qisas, diyat and ta’zir so that they become specialised, both intellectually and practically, in the implementation of the Shariah Law in Brunei. BACHELOR OF SHARIAH (FIQH AND USUL) This programme aims at preparing its students for the studies Islamic jurisprudence and its related field of work, such as Ifta, religious monitoring and supervision, religious consultancy, teaching, mentoring and Imamah. Students of this programme will be equipped with wide and deep knowledge of Islamic Fiqh and Usul as well as the basic research skills in order to prepare them for any postgraduate studies and/or research oriented careers. BACHELOR OF SHARIAH (FIQH AND JUDICIARY) This programme aims at preparing its student for a career in the Islamic judiciary and other related professions, such as administrative officers in the courts, Islamic Legal practitioners, etc. in addition to the general Shariah and Usul al-Fiqh courses, students of this programme will also study Law of Evidence in Shariah Court, Civil Procedures in Shariah Court, Criminal Procedure in Shariah Court, Islamic Family Law, etc. Although the programme is of judicial orientation, it will also equip its student with the basic fiqh and usul knowledge and research skills to enable them to perform well in the Fiqh and Usul programme related careers. These two programmes aim at providing students with comprehensive knowledge in Shariah and essential knowledge relevant to the fields of studies, respectively. BACHELOR OF LAWS (LL.B) & BACHELOR OF SHARIAH LAW (BSL) UNISSA’s LL.B & BSL is a distinctive 5-year double-degree programme which provides a practically oriented pathway to the prestigious profession of law and Shariah practice. This degree will equip graduates with the necessary knowledge and understanding on a wide range of legal and Shariah courses, end 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 22

and principles within the core and compulsory academic components of the programme that underpin the legal dimensions of the Bruneian legal system, and courses which are required under the professional or vocational component of both the legal and Shariah professions. The curriculum is meticulously structured to enable students to qualify on equal standing as any graduated of similar LL.B and Bachelor of Shariah programmes elsewhere, regionally and internationally. DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC LAW AND PRACTICE These postgraduate programmes offer graduate candidates the opportunity to pursue and complete studies leading to a Master degree, Ph.D degree, or a postgraduate Diploma, in Shari’ah. The programmes will sharpen and enchance 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 Practise holders would be able to enrol as a Shari’ah practitioner in the Syariah Court. MASTER OF LAW (RESEARCH) The Master of Law (LL.M) by research programme aims at developing an advanced legal research environment in both 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 focusing 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 specific 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. Upon completion of the programme, the graduates will show that they are acquainted with various publications related to the topic of their dissertation, with their written work being of a high standard and receiving satisfactory credits. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN SHARIAH (RESEARCH) The Faculty offers a doctoral programme of studies in the area of Shariah. This programme aims to encourage qualified candidates in the field of Shariah 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 to be fluent in the language selected for their research. As part of the evaluation process, 23

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. Successful applicants will be supervised by an academic staff member of the Faculty. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN LAW (RESEARCH) The objectives of this programme are as follows:  To answer the call for more in-depth research into the 2013 Islamic Penal Code in Brunei Darussalam;  To produce graduates who are professional and well-trained in the field of Islamic Law;  To enhance the position of the Faculty of Shariah and Law both locally and internationally in terms of research, innovation and publication;  To expand the current knowledge of the academic field by undertaking high quality research and help fulfill the aspirations of the university and nation; and  To promote and further increase the contributions of the university to the field of Law, especially its relevance to the needs of the country, in the form of original research. STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DEAN Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji Mohiddin (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Finance) Durham University, United Kingdom; M.A (Islamic Studies) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 401 Email: rosmas@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN (SHARIAH) Hajah Siti Zaliha binti Haji Abu Salim (Lecturer) M.A (Islamic Studies) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 402 Email: sitizas@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN (LAW) Dr Sulaiman Dorloh (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Family Law); MCL (Comparative Law); LL.B (Shariah); LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 403 Email: dsulaiman@unissa.edu.bn

HEAD OF SHARIAH PROGRAMME Dr Maiga Mohamed Hamadikinane (Lecturer) Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-fiqh); M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-fiqh) Dar al-Hadith al-Hassaniya for High Islamic Studies, Rabat Morocco; B.A (fiqh and Usul al-fiqh) Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 380 Email: maiga@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF LAW PROGRAMME Dr Hajah Hanan binti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic studies - women's rights) University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom; LLM (International Law) The University of Westminster, United Kingdom; LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 377 Email: ummuiman@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR OF TRAINING PROGRAMME Siti Nurasmah binti Haji Damit (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 386 Email: asmah@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Fazira binti Haji Kamis Tel: 2462000 ext. 189 Email: fazira@unissa.edu.bn GRADE II STAFF Nurul Jannah binti Khalidi Tel: 2462000 ext. 397 Email: nuruljannah@unissa.edu.bn SHARIAH Dr Naamane Djeghim (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; LLM (Shariah and Law) International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan; B.A (Shariah) ElAmir Abdelqadir Islamic University Constantine, Algeria. Tel: 2462000 Email: naamane@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Abdel Wadoud Moustafa Moursi El-Seoudi (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Shariah); M.A (Shariah); B.A (Shariah) Cairo University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 313 Email: wadoud@unissa.edu.bn Dr Yasser Elsayed Mohammed Abdelazim (Assistant Professor) Ph.D (Comparative Fiqh); M.A. (Comparative Fiqh); B.A. (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: yasser.abdelazim@unissa.edu.bn Datin Dr Hajah Mariah binti Pehin Datu Pekerma Dewa Dato Paduka Haji Abdul Rahim (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Finance) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Shariah); Diploma of Education National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Fiqh and Usul) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 387 Email: mar@unissa.edu.bn Dr Haji Abdurrahman Raden Aji Haqqi (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D in Law (Philosophy of Islamic Law of Transactions); M.C.L (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B. Sha. (Fiqh and Usul) Kuwait University, Kuwait. Tel: 2462000 ext. 469 Email: arhaqqi@unissa.edu.bn Dr Sadeq Shaif Noman (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Legitimacy Policy); M.A (Legitimacy Policy) Islamic University of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud, Saudi Arabia; B.A (Shariah and law) Sana'a University, Republic of Yemen. Tel: 2462000 Email: sadeq20@unissa.edu.bn Dr Ammar Abdullah Naseh Alwan (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Manahij Al-Bahth in Islamic Studies); M.A (Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an and Sunnah Sciences) University Mohamed Al-Khamis, Morocco; B.A (Shariah) Islamic University of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 Email: ammar@unissa.edu.bn Dr Aly Aly Ghazy Tofaha (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D Shariah (Comparative Jurisprudence); M.A Shariah (Comparative Jurisprudence) and B.A (Shariah and Law) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: d_alygha@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Maiga Mohamed Hamadikinane (Lecturer) Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-fiqh); M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-fiqh) Dar al-Hadith al-Hassaniya for High Islamic Studies, Rabat Morocco; B.A (fiqh and Usul al-fiqh) Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 380 Email: maiga@unissa.edu.bn Dr Azme bin Haji Matali (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Banking) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Economic and Islamic Banking), Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Shariah and Law) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 182 Email: habib@unissa.edu.bn Dr Hajah Mas Nooraini binti Haji Mohiddin (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Finance) Durham University, United Kingdom; M.A (Islamic Studies) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 401 Email: rosmas@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Siti Zaliha binti Haji Abu Salim (Lecturer) M.A (Islamic Studies) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 402 Email: sitizas@unissa.edu.bn Norasiah binti Haji Amai (Lecturer) M.A (Shariah Judicial Law) Al al-Bayt University, Jordan; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 374 Email: asiah24@unissa.edu.bn Supri bin Haji Sudin (Lecturer) M.A (Usul fiqh) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Islamic Studies, Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 445 Email: supree@unissa.edu.bn Dayang Suaad binti Dr Haji Serbini (Lecturer) M.A (Fiqh of Marriage) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia, B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 393 Email: suaad777@unissa.edu.bn

Nurzakiah binti Haji Ramlee (Lecturer) M.Sha (Comparative Studies, al-Ahwal al-Shakhsiyyah) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 458 Email: zakiah@unissa.edu.bn Siti Nurasmah binti Haji Damit (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 386 Email: asmah@unissa.edu.bn Zurairatul Zakiah binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Rajid (Tutor) M.A (Fiqh and Usul fiqh) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam (UBD), Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 355 Email: zurairah@unissa.edu.bn LAW Dr Mohd Altaf Hussain Ahangar (Professor) Ph.D (Comparative Succession Law); LLM (Comparative Family Law); LL.B (Law) Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India; B.Sc University of Kashmir, Jammu & Kashmir, India. Tel: 2462000 ext. 370 Email: altaf@unissa.edu.bn Dr Sulaiman Dorloh (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Family Law); MCL (Comparative Law); LL.B (Shariah); LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 403 Email: dsulaiman@unissa.edu.bn Haji Nadzri bin Haji Yusoff (Senior Lecturer) Advocate & Solicitor, High Court of Malaya MCL (Comparative Law), LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 371 Email: nadz@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Hajah Hanan binti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia (Dr) Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic studies - women's rights) University of Wales: Trinity Saint David, United Kingdom; LLM (International Law) The University of Westminster, United Kingdom; LL.B (Hons) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 377 Email: ummuiman@unissa.edu.bn Dr Nehaluddin Ahmed (Visiting Associate Professor) Ph.D Philosophy in Law (LL.D) Meerut University, India; M.A Literature (Composite History); M.A Law; Lucknow University, India, M.A Law (IT and Telecomunication Law) Strathclyde University, United Kingdom; LL.B (Hons) Lucknow University, India. Tel: 2462000 Email: nehaluddin@unissa.edu.bn

Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation The Faculty of Arabic Language and Islamic Civilisation is one of the faculties in Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA). All 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 specializations in Linguistics, Arabic Language, Literature, Translation and Islamic History and Civilisation. The establishment of the Faculty seeks to fulfil the following objectives:  To provide the students with appropriate knowledge in fields of Arabic language and history Islamic civilization;  To increase students’ knowledge of their local, regional and international history and culture as well;  To produce knowledgeable, skilful and pious graduates to meet the needs of Brunei Darussalam in particular and the Southeast Asia region in general;  To produce distinguished researchers and Muslim scholars in the fields of Arabic studies, History and Islamic civilization; and  To qualify the students to conduct good quality research in various branches of the Arabic language, history and Islamic civilization.

Programmes offered by the Faculty are as follows: Bachelor’s Degree:  Bachelor of Arabic Language  Bachelor of Islamic History and Civilisation Master’s Degree:  Master of Arabic Language (Coursework and Research)  Master of Arabic Language (Research)  Master of Islamic History and Civilisation (Coursework and Research) Doctoral Degree:  Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language (Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic History and Civilisation (Research) 30

BACHELOR OF ARABIC LANGUAGE This four years programme aims at providing students with knowledge of Arabic linguistics and Literature such as literature, rhetoric, literary criticism, linguistic, applied linguistics, grammar, morphology and translation. Eventually this background of knowledge helps them to understand the meaning of 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. In addition, it will arm them with appropriate knowledge and mechanism that help them to write the 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 nation as well. BACHELOR OF ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILISATION This four years programme provides students with information about early, medieval, modern and contemporary Islamic history and civilisation. It also gives them special knowledge regarding various cultures and civilisation recorded in early and modern sources. In addition, it trains the students in both studying and analysing historical issues in order to know what took place in the life of the Prophet Muhammad Sallallahu ‘Alaihi Wasallam, the time of the Pious Caliphs, Umayyad and Abbasid periods. This programme aims at producing educated graduates who will be able to serve the country and the Islamic nation. MASTER OF ARABIC LANGUAGE This programme aims to:  To prepare competent researchers in the field of Arabic linguistics and literature;  To promote the students' academic abilities in Arabic language and its literature;  To qualify students to conduct their research and produce theses in presentday issues in Arabic language and literature plus issues in classical Arabic linguistics and literature;  To help students to conduct their research and produce researches on issues relating to Arabic language and literature in the Brunei and learners respective countries;  To train learners who can critically read and understand linguistic/ literature in their fields; and  To transmit in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of language and its use and change from various theoretical perspectives.

MASTER OF ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILISATION This programme, which is designed to prepare researchers in the fields of Islamic History and Civilization, aims to:  Enable students to engage in advanced study and research with scholars in a variety fields of Islamic History and Civilization;  Direct student to the significance of modern techniques and methods of research in history and Islamic Civilization;  Train student how to conduct creative and scholarly research that contributes to all of these fields of Islamic History Civilization; and  Produce competent students in preserving and maintaining Islamic heritage for the future. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ARABIC LANGUAGE This programme, which is tailored to produce scholars and experts in field of Arabic linguistics and literature, aims to:  Qualify students to transmit in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of Arabic language and its use and change from various theoretical perspectives;  Prepare scholars and experts in Arabic Literature who are committed to spiritual, moral, intellectual and creative excellence;  Enable students to engage in advanced study and research with scholars in a variety fields of Arabic linguistics and literature;  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  Adopt creative and scholarly research that contributes to this entire field of the Arabic linguistics and literature. DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY IN ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILISATION This programme, which is tailored to produce scholars and experts in field of Islamic History and Civilisation, aims to:  Qualify students to transmit in-depth knowledge of the structure and function of Islamic History and Civilization, use and change from various theoretical perspectives;  Prepare scholars and experts in Islamic History and Civilization who are committed to spiritual, moral, intellectual and creative excellence;  Enable students to engage in advanced study and research with scholars in a variety fields of Islamic History and Civilization;

 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;  Adopt creative and scholarly research that contributes to this entire field of the Islamic History and Civilization STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DEAN Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Linguistics Studies- Qur’anic Studies and Discourse Analysis) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Linguistics Studies- Contrastive Analysis and Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: ctsara@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN (ARABIC LANGUAGE) Dr Adil El Sheikh Abdalla Ahmed (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Applied Linguistics - Foreign Language Learning /Acquisition) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers) Khartoum International Institute for Arabic, Sudan; Postgraduate Diploma (Human Sciences) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) Cairo University, Khartoum Branch, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 Email: adil@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN (ISLAMIC CIVILISATION) Dr Haji Mahayuddin Haji Yahaia (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Islamic History and Civilisation); M.A (Islamic History and Civilisation) University of Exeter, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic and Islamic Studies) Cairo University, Egypt; Dip.Ed (Islamic Education) Ain Shams University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: mhy@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME Dr Abdol Rauh Yaacob (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Modern Middle East) School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilisation) Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 Email: rauh@unissa.edu.bn

HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME Kujaimah @ Hannan binti Hj Abd Kahar (Lecturer) M.A (Arabic Language: Language & Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Email: jaymah@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Dayangku Alinah binti Pengiran Haji Ali Tel: 2462000 Email: alinah@unissa.edu.bn ARABIC LANGUAGE CLERK Siti Ernie binti Haji Damit Tel: 2462000 ext. 232 Email: ernie@unissa.edu.bn ARABIC LANGUAGE Dr Moustafa Mohammed Rizk Elsawahly (Professor) Ph.D (Arabic Literature and Criticism) al-Azhar University, Egypt; M.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism); B.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism) Mansoura University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: moustafa.alsawahly@unissa.edu.bn Dr Arif Karkhi Abukhudairi Mahmoud (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Arabic Literature); M.A (Arabic Literature); B.A (Arabic Language) Cairo University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 474 Email: arif@unissa.edu.bn Dr Siti Sara binti Haji Ahmad (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Linguistics Studies- Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;anic Studies and Discourse Analysis) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Linguistics Studies- Contrastive Analysis and Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: ctsara@unissa.edu.bn Dr Adil El Sheikh Abdalla Ahmed (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Applied Linguistics - Foreign Language Learning /Acquisition) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Teaching Arabic for non-Arabic speakers) Khartoum International Institute for Arabic, Sudan; Postgraduate Diploma (Human Sciences) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) Cairo University, Khartoum Branch, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 Email: adil@unissa.edu.bn 34

Dr Korany Abdel Halim Abdullah Safa (Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Literature and Criticism); M.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism); B.A (Arabic Literature and Criticism) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 310 Email: safa@unissa.edu.bn Pengiran Dr Haji Saiful Bahrin bin Pengiran Haji Kula (Lecturer) Ph.D (Linguistics, Semitic and Oriental Studies in Arabic) Cairo University, Egypt; M.A (Arabic Language/Linguistics and Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language/Linguistics) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 459 Email: pgsaify@unissa.edu.bn Kujaimah @ Hannan binti Hj Abd Kahar (Lecturer) M.A (Arabic Language: Language and Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Email: jaymah@unissa.edu.bn Hjh Rafidah binti Haji Abdullah (Lecturer) M.A (Master in Human Sciences â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Arabic Literary Studies) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Email: rafidah@unissa.edu.bn Salwani binti Sabtu (Lecturer) M.A (Theory and Practice of Translation) School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 460 Email: salwani@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Norhayati binti Haji Abdul Karim (Lecturer) M.A (Arabic Language: Arabic and Critic Literature) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 307 Email: norhayati@unissa.edu.bn

HISTORY AND ISLAMIC CIVILISATION Dr Haji Mahayuddin Haji Yahaia (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Islamic History and Civilisation); M.A (Islamic History and Civilisation) University of Exeter, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic and Islamic Studies) Cairo University, Egypt; Dip.Ed (Islamic Education) Ain Shams University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: mhy@unissa.edu.bn Dr Ali bin Mohammad (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Reflection of al-Sunnah in Islamic Civilisation) Mohamad V University, Rabat, Morocco; M.A (History and Islamic Civilisation); B.A (History and Islamic Civilisation) alAzhar University, Cairo, Egypt; Diploma (Islamic Education) 窶連in Shams University, Cairo, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 703 Email: alimohd@unissa.edu.bn Dr Abdol Rauh Yaacob (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Modern Middle East) School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic Studies and Islamic Civilisation) Faculty of Islamic Studies, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 Email: rauh@unissa.edu.bn Muhammed Sahrin bin Haji Masri (Lecturer) M.A (Islamic History and Islamic Civilisation) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 366 Email: arinz@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Radziah binti Haji Abdullah (Tutor) B.A. (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 463 Email: radziah@unissa.edu.bn

Faculty of Business and Management Sciences The establishment of the Faculty prior to fulfil these following objectives:

 To provide students with specialized knowledge and skills adopting the holistic approach exposing the students to the conventional and Islamic sciences;  To produce graduates who are knowledgeable, pious, creative, competent and highly spirited and have a yearning for continuing education;  To prepare students who plan to do postgraduate studies with a strong theoretical foundation and research capability;  To spearhead high impact research in niche areas of the Faculty namely Islamic Economics, Islamic banking and finance and entrepreneurship; and  To contribute positively through research, provision of training and consultancy to both the public and private sectors.

Programmes offered by the Faculty are as follows: Bachelor’s Degree:  Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance  Bachelor of Business Management Master’s Degree:  Master of Islamic Banking and Finance (Research) BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN ISLAMIC FINANCE This programme is designed to provide students with specialist knowledge and skills that arise out of combining the sciences of conventional and Islamic finance and banking. It provides an in-depth study of Islamic banking and finance both locally and globally including takaful, management and issues related to Islamic economics management. A graduate with this degree will be equipped for almost any job within the banking industry and in financial organizations.

BACHELOR OF BUSINESS MANAGEMENT The Bachelor of Business Management provides a strong core curriculum providing students with a strong foundation of knowledge applicable to any business career. It is designed to offer a broad-based programme of business and management sciences together with the necessary technical skills and Islamic values. STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DEAN Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Economic and Muamalat Administration) Islamic Sciences University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Economic and Islamic Banking) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Islamic Studies of Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel.: 2462000 ext. 456 Email: nasir@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN CUM HEAD OF UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMME Dr Kamaru Salam bin Yusof (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Economy); M.A (Shariah & Finance) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A Hons (Islamic Jurisprudence) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 465 Email: kamarul@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF POSTGRADUATE PROGRAMME Dr Mahmood bin Mohamed Sanusi (Professor) Ph.D (Islamic Banking and Financial Market) Dublin Metropolitan University, United Kingdom; M.A (Comparative Laws) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; LL.B (Law and Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: mahmood@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Fazira binti Haji Kamis Tel: 2462000 ext. 470 Email: fazira@unissa.edu.bn CLERK Juliana binti Haji Mesri Tel: 2462000 ext. 801 Email: juliana@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Mahmood bin Mohamed Sanusi (Professor) Ph.D (Islamic Banking and Financial Market) Dublin Metropolitan University, United Kingdom; M.A (Comparative Laws) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; LL.B (Law and Shariah) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: mahmood@unissa.edu.bn Dr Abdul Nasir bin Haji Abdul Rani (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Economic and Muamalat Administration) Islamic Sciences University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Economic and Islamic Banking) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Islamic Studies of Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel.: 2462000 ext. 456 Email: nasir@unissa.edu.bn Dr Hjh Rose binti Abdullah (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Civilisation) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Islamic Banking and Finance) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam; MBA (Master in Business Administration) Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom; B.A (Economics) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 333 Email: rose@unissa.edu.bn Dr Fadzliwati binti Mohiddin (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Information Systems) Curtin University, Australia; MBA (Business Administration) Lancaster University, United Kingdom; B.A (Management Studies) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 195 Email: fadzliwati@unissa.edu.bn Dr Kamaru Salam bin Yusof (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Economy); M.A (Shariah & Finance) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A Hons (Islamic Jurisprudence) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 465 Email: kamarul@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Nur Annisa binti Haji Sarbini (Lecturer) M.A (Human Resource Management) University of Leeds, United Kingdom; B.A (Human Resource Management) University of Teesside, United Kingdom. Tel: 2462000 Email: annisa@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Norliza binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Mahalle (Lecturer) MBA (Business Administration) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam; BBA (Business Administration) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 Email: norlizahm@unissa.edu.bn 39

Nurul Nabilah binti Haji Ali (Assistant Lecturer) MSC (Accounting) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; BSC (Islamic Finance) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Muhammad Khairul Hidayatullah bin Haji Basir (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Development Studies) University of Melbourne, Australia; B.A (Economics - Minor in Islamic Banking and Finance) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000

Centre for the Promotion of Knowledge and Languages The establishment of the centre prior to fulfil these following objectives:

 To create an integrated UNISSA community that is knowledgeable, pious and devoted in line with the Aqidah of Ahli Sunnah wa al- Jama’ah; \

 To produce students with a true and pure Bruneian identity and spirit and inculcate passion to serve the Ruler, the Religion and the Nation in accordance with the country’s philosophy Malay Islamic Monarchy (MIB);  To provide students with a general educational background in a variety of disciplines, thus broadening their perspectives on global issues;  To enable students to think wisely, communicate effectively, practice Islamic teachings in line with the Aqidah of Ahli Sunnah Wa Al- Jama’ah and Mazhab Shafi‘i as well as adhere to and maintain the splendid culture tradition and heritage of Islam and the country in line with the country’s MIB philosophy;  To train students in mastering the basics of using computer and acquaint them with the latest information technology;  To equip students with the main skills of language usage in the Arabic, English and Malay, which are the mediums of instruction in UNISSA;  To nurture students’ character and identity through holistic approaches to education and development;  To enable students to think critically and creatively in a variety of local and international contexts;  To produce graduates who are intelligent, thoughtful, honest, reliable, versatile, dynamic, efficient and present themselves well, with behavior and attitudes founded in true Islamic values and global ethics; and  To nurture students’ character through co-curriculum activities, which will in addition to forming the students, also positively contribute to the development of the country and the nation.

PROGRAMMES OFFERED BY THE CENTRE Programmes offered by the Centre are as follows:  Higher National Diploma in Dirasaat Islamiyyah  Barnamij Tarqiyyah PROGRAMMES OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC Programmes offered by the Centre to the public are as follows:  Mari Belajar Bahasa al-Qur’an untuk Orang Ramai (MBBQ)  Kemahiran Bahasa al-Qur’an untuk Orang Ramai (PKBQ)  Tatabahasa Bahasa al-Qur’an untuk Orang Ramai (PTBQ) Adding to these programmes, the Centre offers all university required courses; such as al-Quran al-Karim, Arabic Language and co-curriculum. CO-CURRICULUM ACTIVITIES The co-curriculum activities include:    

Army Cadets Community Service Spiritual Activities (Kerohanian) Clubs and Sports STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION

DIRECTOR Dr Salah Sebouai (Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Language Studies); M.A (Teaching Arabic as Second Language) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Literature) Batna University, Algeria. Tel: 2462000 ext. 805 Email: sebouai@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DIRECTOR Pengiran Dr Haji Saiful Bahrin bin Pengiran Haji Kula (Lecturer) Ph.D (Linguistics, Semitic & Oriental Studies in Arabic) Cairo University, Egypt; M.A (Arabic Language/Linguistics and Syntax) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language/Linguistics) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 459 Email: pgsaify@unissa.edu.bn

HEAD OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMME AND TARQIYYAH PROGRAMME Zurairatul Zakiah binti Dato Seri Setia Haji Rajid (Tutor) M.A (Fiqh and Usul fiqh) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 355 Email: zurairah@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF INDUSTRIAL TRAINING UNIT Hajah Norhayati binti Haji Abdul Karim (Lecturer) M.A (Arabic Language: Arabic and Critic Literature) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 307 Email: norhayati@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF CONTINUING EDUCATION UNIT Dayang Suaad binti Dr Haji Serbini (Lecturer) M.A (Fiqh of Marriage) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Shariah) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 393 Email: suaad777@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR OF AL-QUR’AN AL-KARIM COURSES (MALE STUDENTS) Yahia Mohamed Mohamed Sous (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Usuluddin); B.A (Usuluddin); Diploma (al-Qur’an and al-Qira’at); Diploma (al-Hadith) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 356 Email: yahia@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR OF AL-QUR’AN AL-KARIM COURSES (FEMALE STUDENTS) Yusfariza binti Haji Yusop (Lecturer) M.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) University of Exeter, United Kingdom; B.A (Tafsir and Qur’anic Studies) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 378 Email: fariza@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR FOR ARABIC LANGUAGE PROGRAMME Dr Omari Abdallah Semasaba (Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Grammar & Teaching) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Teaching Arabic as A Second Language) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) International Islamic University, Islamabad. Tel: 2462000 ext. 358 Email: semasaba@unissa.edu.bn 43

COORDINATOR FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE PROGRAMME Liza Mariah binti Haji Azahari (Assistant Lecturer) B.A (Public Policy and Administration) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 362 Email: liza@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR FOR MALAY ISLAMIC MONARCHY PROGRAMME Hajah Amalena binti Haji Jaruddin (Tutor) M.A (Arabic Language) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 357 Email: amalena@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR FOR CO-CURRICULUM (MALE STUDENTS) Muhammed Sahrin bin Haji Masri (Lecturer) M.A (Islamic History and Islamic Civilisation) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 366 Email: arinz@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR FOR CO-CURRICULUM (FEMALE STUDENTS) Hajah Rafizah binti Haji Abdullah (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Teaching Arabic as A Foreign Language) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language & Literature) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 359 Email: rafizah@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Siti Hajarwati binti Haji Bolhassan Tel: 2462000 ext. 440 Email: sitihb@unissa.edu.bn DK SITI NADIRAH BINTI PG MD SUHUT Tel: 2462000 ext. 160 Email: nadirah.suhut@unissa.edu.bn MALAY ISLAMIC MONARCHY (MIB) Mariam binti Abdul Rahman (Lecturer) M.A (Aqidah) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Aqidah & Philosophy) alAzhar University, Cairo. Tel: 2462000 Email: khairunn@unissa.edu.bn

Hajah Amalena binti Haji Jaruddin (Tutor) M.A (Arabic Language) Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University, Brunei Darussalam; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 357 Email: amalena@unissa.edu.bn ARABIC LANGUAGE Dr Ali Obeid Braima (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Linguistics) University of al-Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an al-Karim and Islamic Sciences, Republic of the Sudan; M.A (Teaching Arabic as a Second/Foreign Language) Khartoum International Institute for Arabic, Republic of the Sudan; B.A (H.T.T.I.) Faculty of Education, University of Khartoum, Republic of the Sudan. Tel: 2462000 Email: dralioba@unissa.edu.bn Dr Haji Shohibuddin Laming (Lecturer) Ph.D (Philosophy and Ethics) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Arabic Language) Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan; M.A (Islamic Studies) University of Malaya, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language) Islamic University of Madinah, Saudi Arabia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 364 Email: laming@unissa.edu.bn Dr Abuel Bashar Ali Adam (Lecturer) Ph.D (Applied Linguistics/ Second Language Teaching and Learning) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Arabic syntax.) University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE Education) Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 ext. 365 Email: bashar@unissa.edu.bn Dr Mohd Yahya Guide al-Draib (Lecturer) Ph.D (Syntax); M.A (Linguistics) University of Khartoum, Sudan; M.A (Teaching Arabic as a second language) Khartoum International Institute for Arabic, Sudan; B.A (Arabic language) Faculty of Arts, University of Khartoum, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 ext. 356 Email: yahyadraib@unissa.edu.bn Dr Salah Sebouai (Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Language Studies); M.A (Teaching Arabic as Second Language) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Literature) Batna University, Algeria. Tel: 2462000 ext. 805 Email: sebouai@unissa.edu.bn

Dr Omari Abdallah Semasaba (Lecturer) Ph.D (Arabic Grammar & Teaching) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Teaching Arabic as A Second Language) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) International Islamic University, Islamabad. Tel: 2462000 ext. 358 Email: semasaba@unissa.edu.bn Hajah Rafizah binti Haji Abdullah (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Teaching Arabic As A Foreign Language) University of Jordan, Jordan; B.A (Arabic Language & Literature) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 359 Email: rafizah@unissa.edu.bn ENGLISH LANGUAGE Nurhafizatulhikmah binti Haji Serbini (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) Lancaster University, United Kingdom; B.A (Teaching English as a Second Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 443 Email: fiza@unissa.edu.bn Nurul Naqibah binti Bahar (Assistant Lecturer) M.A (Linguistics) University of York, United Kingdom; B.A in Education (Teaching English as a Second Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 Email: naqibah.bahar@unissa.edu.bn Liza Mariah Haji Azahari (Assistant Lecturer) B.A (Public Policy and Administration) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 362 Email: liza@unissa.edu.bn

Centre for Postgraduate Studies The Centre for Postgraduate Studies established prior to these following objectives:

 To provide a wide range of postgraduate programmes from postgraduate diploma and master’s degrees to Ph.Ds;  To plan and coordinate all matters of students’ admission and to monitor the record progress of all postgraduate students;  To plan and initiate academic activities in order to upgrade the quality of the programmes at UNISSA such as facilitating collaborative efforts between higher institutions in Brunei and others, internationally;  To contribute towards the enhancement of knowledge by integrating Islamic knowledge and values with acquired knowledge of pure science and human sciences;  To foster awareness of the importance of research among academic staff at UNISSA as an integral part of their academic responsibilities and service to the community in its striving towards national development;  To establish collaborative research between the university and government agencies, private sector and overseas institutions aiming at the advancement of research and development of the Sultanate of Brunei Darussalam;  To promote interdisciplinary research and team research among the academic staff and postgraduate students in the area of Islamic studies and other relevant disciplines; and  To plan and coordinate research projects in priority areas related to Islamic disciplines, sciences and human sciences.

STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DIRECTOR Dr Hajah Rasinah binti Haji Ahim (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Religion and Community) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Usuluddin & Philosophy) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Faith & Philosophy) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 Email: rasinah@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DIRECTOR Dr Naamane Djeghim (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; LLM (Shariah and Law) International Islamic University Islamabad, Pakistan; B.A (Shariah) ElAmir Abdelqadir Islamic University Constantine, Algeria. Tel: 2462000 Email: naamane@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Hasmahwati binti Mohamad Tel: 2462000 Email: hasma@unissa.edu.bn GRADE II STAFF Siti Norfadhlina binti Haji Japar Tel: 2462000 Email: lina@unissa.edu.bn

Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre Mazhab Shafi‘i Research Centre aims to uphold, develop and disseminate the practice and teachings of the Shafi‘i school of jurisprudence in the country and the region. The establishment of the centre prior to fulfil these following objectives:

 To carry out research on the Shafi‘i school of jurisprudence;  To carry out activities related to the study of the Shafi‘i school of jurisprudence, in linr with the aims and objectives of the centre;  To preserve the existence and the strength of Mazhab Shafi‘i in Brunei Darussalam and spread it to Southeast Asia region;  To collaborate with other reputable Islamic institutions of higher learning nationally and internationally in areas pertaining to the Shaf‘i school of jurisprudence;  To collect all available materials as in manuscripts and relevant books, published or otherwise pertaining to the Shaf‘i school of jurisprudence for reference and archive;  To translate reference works and other materials pertaining the Shaf‘i school of jurisprudence from Arabic to Malay and English and vice versa; and  To preserve, publish and share the outcome of any research conducted to public.

STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DIRECTOR Dr Azme bin Haji Matali (Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Banking) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Economic and Islamic Banking) Yarmouk University, Jordan; B.A (Shariah and Law) al-Azhar University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 182 Email: habib@unissa.edu.bn

DEPUTY DIRECTOR Dr Abdel Wadoud Moustafa Moursi El-Seoudi (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Shariah); M.A (Shariah); B.A (Shariah) Cairo University, Egypt. Tel: 2462000 ext. 313 Email: wadoud@unissa.edu.bn FELLOW Dr Nurol Huda binti Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Seri Utama Dr Haji Awang Ismail (Lecturer) Ph.D (al-Fiqh al-Muqaran); M.A (al-Fiqh al-Muqaran) al-Azhar University, Egypt; B.A (Shariah & Law) Islamic Higher Studies Foundation Kelantan, Malaysia; Post Graduate Certificate Education (Religious Secondary Level) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 238 Email: nurhuda@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Haji Mohd Hussaini bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad Tel: 2462000 ext. 406 Email: hpa@unissa.edu.bn CLERK Muhd Syazwan bin Wasli Tel: 2462000 ext. 509 Email: syazwan.wasli@unissa.edu.bn

Centre for Research and Publication This Centre, which was established in July 2015, was initially a unit managed by the Centre of Postgraduate Studies and Research. It was then separated from the Centre and renamed the Centre for Research and Publication. Better known as UNISSA Press, this Centre is currently under the patronage of two committees; UNISSA Publication Committee and UNISSA Research and Leave Grant Committee (URLGC). The aims and objectives of the Centre are as follows:

 To encourage the academic staff of UNISSA to embark on serious academic research and publication;  To facilitate the processes of reviewing of research manuscripts submitted to the centre for publication;  To create a conducive environment for research and publication development in the University;  To gear the research and publication potential of UNISSA towards an international academic standard;  To be a leading centre in Brunei Darussalam in particular and the whole region in general in research and publication;  To cooperate with other research centres in disseminating knowledge for the development of the country’s Islamic values;  To help young researchers in conducting research by providing them with proper guidelines, workshops and seminars;  To facilitate the spread of required knowledge in various fields; and  To provide a potential source for marketing the University’s academic product as well as that of the community.

STAFF DIRECTORY AND SPECIALIZATION DIRECTOR Dr Hjh Rose Abdullah (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D (Islamic Civilisation) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Islamic Banking and Finance) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam; MBA (Master in Business Administration) Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom; B.A (Economics) National University of Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 333 Email: rose@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DIRECTOR Dr Jilani Ben Touhami Meftah (Associate Professor) Ph.D (Tafsir and Ulum al-Qurâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;an) University of Malaya, Malaysia; Ph.D (Education) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; M.A (Tafsir and Islamic Studies) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B.A (Tafsir and Islamic Studies) University of Madina, Saudi Arabia; Diploma (Social Science) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia. Tel: 2462000 ext. 334 Email: jimeftah@unissa.edu.bn ARABIC PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Dr Abuel Bashar Ali Adam (Lecturer) Ph.D (Applied Linguistics/ Second Language Teaching and Learning) University of Malaya, Malaysia; M.A (Arabic syntax.) University of Maiduguri, Nigeria; Postgraduate Diploma (PGDE Education) Institute of Education, Ahmadu Bello University Zaria, Nigeria; B.A (Arabic Language and Literature) Omdurman Islamic University, Sudan. Tel: 2462000 ext. 365 Email: bashar@unissa.edu.bn MALAY PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Dr Haji Abdurrahman Raden Aji Haqqi (Senior Lecturer) Ph.D in Law (Philosophy of Islamic Law of Transactions); M.C.L (Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence) International Islamic University Malaysia, Malaysia; B. Sha. (Fiqh and Usul) Kuwait University, Kuwait. Tel: 2462000 ext. 469 Email: arhaqqi@unissa.edu.bn ENGLISH PUBLICATION COORDINATOR Salwani binti Sabtu (Lecturer) M.A (Theory and Practice of Translation) School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London, United Kingdom; B.A (Arabic Language) University of Brunei Darussalam, Brunei Darussalam. Tel: 2462000 ext. 460 Email: salwani@unissa.edu.bn 52

ASSISTANT REGISTRAR Haji Mohd Hussaini bin Pehin Penyurat Haji Ahmad Tel: 2462000 ext. 406 Email: hpa@unissa.edu.bn GRADE II STAFF Khadijah binti Awang Tel: 2462000 ext. 332 Email: khadijah@unissa.edu.bn MARKETING ASSISTANT Siti Nur Zuhaidah binti Haji Abdullah Tel: 2462000 ext. 332 Email: zuhaidah.abdullah@unissa.edu.bn PROOFREADER Norasdinah binti Daud Tel: 2462000 ext. 332

Centre for Public and International Relations The aims and objectives of the centre are as follows:  To create multilateral relations worldwide with recognized international institutions and stakeholders in assisting UNISSA to achieve its mission of internationalization;  To ease the management of visa applications and renewals for academicians and international students;  To act as a central body which coordinates and holds information about any matters at the international level such as signing of the MoU / MoA, visits, conferences and meetings between UNISSA and other agencies / institutions outside Brunei;  To co-ordinate visits by international visitors to UNISSA, and events that involve international guests;  To co-ordinate travel arrangement for officers on duty outside Brunei;  To promote UNISSA to the local and international student; and  To channel information and announcements to the public on any activities held in UNISSA. STAFF DIRECTORY DIRECTOR Dr Lilly Suzana binti Haji Shamsu (Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 501 Email: lilly@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS Haji Mohamad Yunus bin Haji Metusin Tel: 2462000 ext. 400 Email: yunus@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF PUBLIC RELATIONS Haji Sammali bin Haji Adam Tel: 2462000 ext. 368 Email: sammali.adam@unissa.edu.bn 54

ARABIC LANGUAGE CLERK Hairozamney bin Mohd Zain Tel: 2462000 ext. 510 Email: aeryro@unissa.edu.bn CLERK Siti Rahimah binti Haji Tengah Tel: 2462000 ext. 510 Email: rahimah@unissa.edu.bn

Technology and Multimedia Centre The Technology and Multimedia Centre is responsible for the provision of ICT equipment and networking as well as for the preparation of educational technology in UNISSA. The establishment of the centre prior to fulfil these following objectives:

 To promote the use of ICT in teaching and learning in UNISSA;  To manage and monitor the development of ICT technologies in education;  To continuously improve the quality of ICT services in UNISSA;  To provide efficient and effective ICT and education technology services; and  To provide ICT infrastructure and services that are progressive. The centre is divided into two units. They are:  The ICT Unit (UNITECH)  Technology Education Unit (ETU) STAFF DIRECTORY DIRECTOR Dr Fadzliwati binti Mohiddin (Senior Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 195 Email: fadzliwati@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF UNITECH Haji Isa bin Haji Mohd Tahir Tel: 2462000 ext. 151 Email: isa.tahir@unissa.edu.bn HEAD OF ETU Mohammad Ashadi bin Jaman Tel: 2462000 ext. 196 Email: ashadi@unissa.edu.bn

SYSTEM ENGINEER Nursufizah binti Haji Amin Tel: 2462000 ext. 107 Email: nursufizah@unissa.edu.bn PROGRAMMER Hajah Siti Ainun binti Haji Abdul Rahman Tel: 2462000 ext. 108 Email: sitiainun@unissa.edu.bn MEDIA TECHNICIAN Muhammad Norhadi bin Awang Ahmad Tel: 2462000 ext. 199 Email: norhadi@unissa.edu.bn ETU ASSISTANT Amal Sherma binti Md Asyraf Tel: 2462000 ext. 186 Email: sherah@unissa.edu.bn SYSTEM OPERATOR Haji Ahmad Rifaei bin Haji Yusop Tel: 2462000 ext. 186 Email: rifaei.yusop@unissa.edu.bn OFFICE ASSISTANT Md Alias bin Haji Metussin Tel: 2462000 ext. 199 Email: yasrul21@unissa.edu.bn

Student Affairs Division The Student Affairs Division of Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA) was established in the first academic session 2007/2008 as an organization that manages the university’s students’ affairs. The administration of Student Affairs Division is headed by the dean and assisted by the deputy dean. Five units have been set up to coordinate and manage the activities of student welfare which are residential college unit, students and alumni welfare unit, counselling and career guidance unit, extracurricular activities unit and UNISSA Prayer Hall unit. The establishment of the division prior to fulfil these following objectives:

 To provide a comprehensive and systematic programme of student services and development;  To develop leadership qualities for the students among students in the mainstream programmes at the national and international;  To provide moral and spiritual development programme for students, based on al-Qur’an and al-Sunnah;  To build self-esteem amongst students who can contribute to the development of religion, race and community; and  To plan and implement activities that contribute to the strengthening of soft skills to enhance their employability and ability of the students in order to explore better career opportunities.

STAFF DIRECTORY DEAN Supri bin Haji Sudin (Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 445 Email: supree@unissa.edu.bn DEPUTY DEAN Nurhafizatulhikmah binti Haji Serbini (Assistant Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 443 Email: fiza@unissa.edu.bn 58

MALE STUDENTS RESIDENCE FELLOW Ahmad Baha bin Mokhtar (Assistant Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 373 Email: baha@unissa.edu.bn FEMALE STUDENTS RESIDENCE FELLOW Hajah Nurol Halimatul Waraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; binti Haji Mumin (Lecturer) Tel: 2462000 ext. 384 Email: nurwara@unissa.edu.bn COORDINATOR OF RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES Hayattuddin bin Haji Moksin Tel: 2462000 ext. 104 Email: chit@unissa.edu.bn ASSISTANT REGISTRAR/ ECA OFFICER Haji Khairul Idid bin Haji Zainal Tel: 2462000 ext. 822 Email: gkhai@unissa.edu.bn COUNSELLOR Norsadiah binti Matarsad Tel: 2462000 ext. 314 Email: sadiah@unissa.edu.bn MALE STUDENTS RESIDENCE MANAGER Haji Mohammad Khairul Rijal bin Mudim Haji Sapar Tel: 2462000 ext. 236 Email: krijal@unissa.edu.bn FEMALE STUDENTS RESIDENCE MANAGER Sarina binti Haji Sawal Tel: 2462000 ext. 235 Email: sarina@unissa.edu.bn GRADE II STAFF Syayma Unnastyenka binti Awang Marsidik Tel: 2462000 ext. 442 Email: syayma@unissa.edu.bn

Programmes Offered From its inception in 2007 UNISSA has offered programmes in Arabic and English mediums. Prospective students are required to do the intensive Arabic and English language courses to enhance their proficiency in Arabic and English. Each year these courses are offered in the period of March till June prior to the commencement of the new academic year. Prospective students have to pass the set examination at the conclusion of the courses in order to be enrolled to the university programmes. BACHELOR’S DEGREE: Arabic Medium:  Bachelor of Usuluddin (Tafsir and Hadith)  Bachelor of Usuluddin (Aqidah and Da‘wah)  Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Judiciary)  Bachelor of Shariah (Fiqh and Usul)  Bachelor of Arabic Language  Bachelor of Islamic History and Civilisation English Medium:  Bachelor of Law (LL.B) & Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL)  Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance  Bachelor of Business Management MASTER’S DEGREE:  Master of Usuluddin (by Coursework and Dissertation or by Research)  Master of Arabic Language (by Coursework and Dissertation or by Research)  Master of Shari’ah (by Coursework and Dissertation or by Research)  Master of History and Islamic Civilization (by Coursework and Dissertation)  Master of Law (LL.M) (by Research)  Master of Islamic Banking and Finance (by Research)  Master of Mazhab Shafi’i (by Research) DOCTORAL DEGREE:  Doctor of Philosophy in Usuluddin (by Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Shari’ah (by Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Law (by Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Arabic Language (by Research)  Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic History and Civilization (by Research)  Doctor of Mazhab Shafi’i (by Research) 60

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA:  Diploma in Islamic Law and Practice (Malay Medium) HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA:  Higher National Diploma in Dirasaat Islamiyyah (Arabic Medium) CERTIFICATE:  Barnamij Tarqiyyah (Arabic Medium)  Certificate in Shariah Criminal Justice System (Malay Medium)

Admission Requirements BACHELOR’S DEGREE ARABIC MEDIUM PROGRAMMES REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants should have passed the Brunei Higher Religious Education Certificate (STPUB) or its equivalent with an average grade ‘Jayyid’ or a minimum point of 160 in two (2) arabic subjects or a minimum point of 200 in three (3) subjects in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level; and the subjects should be at the minimum grade D. Note (Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level Grade Point guide): GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE D GRADE E

= = = = =

120 points 100 points 80 points 60 points 40 points

2. Applicants with Higher National Diploma (HND) may be considered, subject to fulfilling the requirements of the relevant programme. ENGLISH MEDIUM PROGRAMMES GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: Applicants should have passed: 1. The Primary Six Brunei Religious Education Examination; 2. a) The Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level or its equivalent with at least a minimum point of 160 in two (2) subjects or a minimum point of 200 in three (3) subjects; Note (Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level Grade Point guide): GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE D

= = = =

120 points 100 points 80 points 60 points 62

GRADE E

40 points or

b) The International Baccalaureate (IB) Examination with a minimum score of 28 points; or c) Higher National Diploma (HND), subject to fulfilling the requirements of the relevant programme. 3. At least a credit 6 in English Language at Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level or a grade C in IGCSE English or an IELTS score of 6.0, or TOEFL minimum overall score of 550. 4. Al-Qur’an recitation test set by the university. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT: 1. Specific requirements for Bachelor of Science in Islamic Finance and Bachelor of Business Management: Applicants should have obtained: a) At least a credit 6 in Mathematics at Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level. b) Primary Certificate of Education / PSR for students from Ma’had Tahfiz alQur’an or Arabic Schools. 2. Specific requirements for Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL) (Double-degree programme): Applicants should have passed General Paper (GP) subject with at least grade C in Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level or pass in any subject in English in the same GCE ‘A’ Level examination which is considered relevant by UNISSA. DURATION OF BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES:  48 months (full-time)  60 months (full-time) for Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL)

ADDITIONAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR BACHELOR’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES: 1. Applicants who had fulfilled the entry requirements above may have to sit and pass an Arabic and English Language Placement tests and an Admission Test conducted by UNISSA. 2. Only Brunei Higher Religious Education Certificate (STPUB) and Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level certificates or qualifications obtained in not more than three (3) sittings within the last 3 years will be considered, except for applicants applying under Mature Candidate Category.

MASTER’S DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with at least a Second Class Honours or ‘Jayyid’ in the relevant discipline; or have obtained a First Degree in the relevant discipline and have not less than three (3) years working experience in a related field. 2. Applicants applying for admission to Arabic-medium programmes will be required to sit and pass an Arabic Language test. 3. Applicants applying for admission to English-medium programmes must have obtained/passed: a. the Primary School Religious Examination certificate; b. at least a credit 6 in English Language at Brunei Cambridge GCE ‘O’ level; or a grade C in IGCSE English; or an IELTS score of 6.0, or a TOEFL minimum overall score of 550; c. Al-Qur’an recitation test. NOTE:  The Master’s programmes by Coursework & Dissertation will only be offered if there are at least five (5) candidates registered for each of the programmes.  Interested applicants for the Master programmes by research only, are advised to consult the relevant faculty before making a formal application. Application can be submitted to the University at any time of the year. DURATION OF MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAMMES:  12 – 24 months (full-time)  24 – 48 months (part-time)

DOCTORAL DEGREE REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants must have obtained a relevant Master degree from an institution recognised by the Senate of UNISSA. 2. Applicants who obtained a relevant Bachelor degree with First Class Honours may be considered at the discretion of the Senate of UNISSA. NOTE:  Interested applicants are advised to consult the relevant faculty before making a formal application. Applications can be submitted to the University at any time of the year. DURATION OF PHD PROGRAMMES:  36 months (full-time)  60 months (part-time)

POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA DIPLOMA IN ISLAMIC LAW AND PRACTICE (MALAY MEDIUM PROGRAMME) REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must have obtained/passed: 1. Primary School Religious Examination certificate. 2. a) A degree in Shari’ah or Law (LL.B) from a university or institution recognized by the Senate of UNISSA; or b) Another Bachelor degree recognized by the University Senate, plus work experience as a legal practitioner or in a related area for at least three (3) years, and has been recommended by the Head of Department. Such an application may be considered at the discretion of Senate. 3. Al-Qur’an recitation test. DURATION OF DIPLOMA PROGRAMME:  12 months (full-time)  24 months (part-time)

HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN DIRASAAT ISLAMIYYAH PROGRAMME (ARABIC MEDIUM PROGRAMME) REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants should have passed: a. The Brunei Higher Religious Education Certificate (STPUB) with an average grade ‘Maqbul’; or b. Brunei Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level pass with minimum of two subjects, at least one of the subjects related; or c. National Diploma or its equivalent which is considered relevant by UNISSA Senate; or d. Any academic certificates recognized by the Senate. 2. The Primary School Religious Examination Certificate or its equivalent. 3. Ability to recite al-Qur’an well. 4. Essential knowledge in Arabic language. 5. Other requirements as determined by UNISSA for time to time. NOTE:  Only Higher Certificate in Religious Education Brunei (STPUB) obtained within the last 3 years will be considered. DURATION OF HIGHER ISLAMIYYAH PROGRAMME:

NATIONAL

 24 months (full-time)

DIPLOMA

DIRASAAT

CERTIFICATE BARNAMIJ TARQIYYAH (ARABIC MEDIUM PROGRAMME) REQUIREMENTS: 1. Applicants should have obtained qualification certificate within the last three (3) years from the application date. 2. Applicants should have passed: a. The Primary School Religious Examination Certificate or its equivalent recognized by the Senate; b. The Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level or its equivalent with at least a minimum point of 160 in two (2) subjects or a minimum point of 200 in three (3) subjects; and Note (Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level Grade Point guide): GRADE A GRADE B GRADE C GRADE D GRADE E

= = = = =

120 points 100 points 80 points 60 points 40 points

c. Shariah and/or Usuluddin subject in the Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level or its equivalent; and 3. Applicants should have ability to recite al-Qur’an well. 4. Other requirements as determined by UNISSA for time to time. DURATION OF BARNAMIJ TARQIYYAH:  12 months (full-time)

CERTIFICATE IN SHARIAH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM (MALAY MEDIUM PROGRAMME) GENERAL REQUIREMENT: Freshmen Category: Applicants should have passed: 1. Brunei Religious Education Certificate (SPUB) or Brunei-Cambridge GCE ‘O’ Level. Mature Category: Applicants from civil servants in any departments; or Shariah law and Civil law enforcement agencies should: 1. Aged at least 21 years old; 2. At least pass in Lower Certificate Education (LCE) or Brunei Junior Certificate Education (BJCE) or (SBE) and three (3) years’ experience in related field. 3. Have to apply through their respective Head of Department (HOD) and have a strong recommendation from the Head of Department. UNIVERSITY’S REQUIREMENT: 1. a) Applicants should have passed the Primary School Religious Examination Certificate; or b) Applicants are certified by UNISSA to have sufficient knowledge of Islamic Religious Knowledge and/or good recitation in al-Qur’an al-Karim. 2. Applicants should have good command of Malay language. 3. Other requirements as determined by UNISSA for time to time. DURATION OF CERTIFICATE IN SHARIAH CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM:  12 months (full-time)  24 months (part-time)

Admission Fees PROGRAMME

FEE

Bachelorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree

BND12,000 per programme

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL) (Double-degree programme)

BND15,000 per programme

Masterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Degree

BND3,000 per programme

Doctoral Degree

BND9,000 per programme

Postgraduate Diploma

BND4,000 per programme

Higher National Diploma in Dirasaat Islamiyyah

BND3,000 per programme

Barnamij Tarqiyyah

BND1,500 per programme

Certificate in Shariah Criminal Justice System

BND3,000 per programme

2015/2016 Academic Calendar UNISSA’s academic year consists of two semesters which are period of 18 weeks. The first semester runs from August until December while the second semester from January until May. In addition, there is a special semester which falls after the end of the academic year during the vacation period from June to July. The duration of the special semester is 8 weeks. The Higher National Diploma in Dirasaat Islamiyyah and the Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) and Bachelor of Shariah Law (BSL) (double-degree programme) have courses running in the special semester.

DATE

ACTIVITIES

WEEKS

3 August 2015 – 5 December 2015

Semester 1

3 August 2015 – 19 September 2015

Teaching Period

21 September 2015 – 27 September 2015

Mid Semester Break

28 September 2015 – 14 November 2015

Teaching Period

16 November 2015 – 22 November 2015

Revision Week

23 November 2015 – 5 December 2015

Examination

7 December 2015 – 9 January 2016

Inter Semester Break

11 January 2016 – 14 May 2016

Semester 2

11 January 2016 – 27 February 2016

Teaching Period

29 February 2016 – 5 March 2016

Mid Semester Break

7 March 2016 – 23 April 2016

Teaching Period

25 April 2016 – 30 April 2016

Revision Week

2 May 2016 – 14 May 2016

Examination

16 May 2016 – 30 July 2016

Long Vacation

23 May 2016 – 16 July 2016

Special Semester

23 May 2016 – 9 July 2016

Teaching Period

11 July 2016 – 16 July 2016

Examination