Shariah Advisory Committee
Dr. Muhamad Firdaus Ab Rahman
Chairman
Dr. Muhamad Firdaus Ab Rahman is a highly experienced expert in Shariah and Islamic law, holding a PhD in Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage with a focus on Fiqh and Usul Fiqh from the International Islamic University of Malaysia (IIUM). He also holds a Master’s degree in Shariah from the University of Malaya and a Bachelor’s in Fiqh and Fatwa from Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). His academic background is distinguished, with multiple awards and recognitions, including being nominated for the Best Thesis Award at IIUM and receiving the Royal Academic Award for his undergraduate studies.
Dr. Firdaus has extensive teaching experience and currently serves as a Senior Lecturer at USIM’s Faculty of Syariah and Law. He also holds leadership roles, including Coordinator for Training and Consultation at the Institute of Fatwa and Halal (IFFAH) and Halal Training Program Auditor under JAKIM. His involvement in halal certification and Shariah auditing demonstrates his practical application of Islamic principles in contemporary contexts.
Beyond academia, Dr. Firdaus has contributed to numerous research projects, focusing on Islamic finance, waqf (Islamic endowment), and zakat (almsgiving), among other key areas in Islamic social finance. His publications and presentations at national and international levels reflect his expertise in addressing modern Islamic financial and legal challenges, especially in integrating Sharia principles
with socio-economic development.
His proficiency in Arabic, coupled with his academic and professional credentials, solidifies his standing as a key figure in the Shariah advisory domain, making him a valuable asset in both academic and practical Shariah and Islamic law applications.