ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHD. NOHBIN ABDUL JALIL

ASSOC. PROF. DR. MOHD. NOH BIN ABDUL JALIL
Deputy Dean of Student Development and Community Engagement

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohd. Noh Bin Abdul Jalil is a scholar of quiet depth whose intellectual journey unfolds at the confluence of religion, civilisation, and the Malay world. His work reflects a sustained engagement with the historical and philosophical currents that have shaped Islamic thought across time, particularly in Southeast Asia.

Specialising in comparative religion, da‘wah, and the Islamisation of knowledge, he navigates classical Malay texts and early scholarly traditions with both precision and reverence. His scholarship revisits the encounters between Islam and other faiths, illuminating how meaning, belief, and identity were negotiated in the Malay Archipelago between the 14th and 17th centuries .

In the classroom, he teaches courses such as Islamic Da‘wah and World Religions, where students are invited into a reflective dialogue between past and present. His teaching is not merely instructional, but formative—cultivating intellectual humility and a deeper awareness of religious plurality.

As a researcher and supervisor, he continues to guide inquiries into theology, interfaith understanding, and the enduring relevance of classical scholarship in contemporary life. His work, at once historical and forward-looking, speaks to a larger aspiration: that knowledge, when rooted in wisdom, becomes a bridge—between traditions, between communities, and ultimately, between hearts.

  • Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Heritage (Usul Al-Din & Comparative Religion) – Doctor of Philosophy, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Usul Ad-Din and Comparative Religion – Masters Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
  • Fiqh and Usul Al-Fiqh – Bachelor Degree, International Islamic University Malaysia
Article Publications
2024 HAMKA’s interpretation on interfaith marriage: its relevance in Malaysia. Journal of Islam in Asia, 21(3), pp. 207–228.
2024 Synthetic human embryos, embryo models and embryo-like structures in Islam. Theology and Science, 22(4), pp. 790–815.
2023 Hamka's discourse on Christianity in Tafsīr al-Azhar. Al-Itqan, 8(2), pp. 93–120.
2023 Ketepi perbezaan pertahan jati diri bangsa. Berita Harian, pp. 11.
2022 Digital entrepreneurship and da’wah opportunities. e-TIJARI, 2(05).
2022 Promoting diversity via local wisdom. IIUM Today.
2022 The role of mass media as a channel to learn about Islam among Muslims in Gombak. Intellectual Discourse, 30(1), pp. 187–212.
2022 The Role of Mass Media As A Channel To Learn About Islam Among Muslims In Gombak. Intellectual Discourse, 30(1), pp. 187–212.
2022 Youth and mosque: exploring the views of youth on mosque activities in Gombak, Selangor. Al-Itqan, 6(1), pp. 131–149.
2021 Exploring the views of mosque committee members on mosque religious education programs in Gombak. Millah, 21(1), pp. 183–216.
2021 Integrated education in Kerala: the pioneering role of Sayyed Ismail Shihabuddin Pookkoya Thangal. MANU, 32(2), pp. 61–72.
2021 Internationalisation of the Islamic thought: the contributions of Sayyed Ismail. Jurnal ‘Ulwan, 6(3), pp. 1–13.
2021 The discourse of Islam and other religions by early ʿulamā’ in the Malay world. AFKAR, 23(2), pp. 311–338.
2021 The notion of afterlife in Islam and Sikhism and its implications. Al-Itqan, 5(2), pp. 117–135.
2021 The role of mosque committee in empowering mosque educational programmes. Journal of Islam in Asia, 18(3), pp. 165–187.
2020 Comparative study between Risale-i Nur and Tafsīr al-Azhar’s methodology in Quranic exegesis. Journal of Islam in Asia.
2020 Examining the role of ‘ulamā in the Islamization process of the Malay world. Intellectual Discourse, 28(1), pp. 61–76.
2020 Halal Quality Management System: A comparison between Halal and Kosher. Al-Itqan, 4(1), pp. 88–115.
2020 Nur al-Din al-Raniri’s commentaries on other religions in the Malay world. Journal of Al-Tamaddun, 15(1), pp. 147–155.
2019 Discourse on eschatology of religions other than Islam in 17th century Malay texts. Journal of Islam in Asia, 16(Special Issue), pp. 221–236.
2019 Politico-cultural-religious milieu of Southeast Asia. KEMANUSIAAN, 26(Supp.1), pp. 109–129.
2018 Nationhood and loyalty in Islam. Al-Itqan, 1(Special Issue), pp. 7–18.
2017 Abū Al-Ḥasan Al-Masʻūdī on pre-Islamic Arab religions and belief. Intellectual Discourse, 25(2), pp. 357–380.
2017 An overview on early ulamas’ representations of other religions. Jurnal Al-Abqari, 11, pp. 7–19.
2017 Religious scholars and political leaders in classical Malay texts. Umran, 4(3), pp. 35–42.
2017 الإبداع عند أبي الحسن المسعودي في دراسة تاريخ الأديان. Journal of Islam in Asia, 14(3), pp. 161–187.
2015 The roles of the Malay in the process of Islamization of the Malay World. International Journal of Nusantara Islam, 2(2), pp. 11–20.