Profiles of Fellows – Social

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Latifah Abdul Majid

Advisory Fellow

Name: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Latifah Abdul Majid

Designation: Associate Professor, Research Centre for al-Quran and al-Sunnah, Faculty of Islamic Studies

Organization: Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia

Highest Education: PhD in Religious & Theology (Hadith), University of Wales, United Kingdom

Experiences:

• Al-Quran Digital Application Consultant, JAKIM (2021)

• Al-Quran Interpretation Review Consultant, JAKIM (2013 – present)

• Consulting Experts for Menteri Besar Terengganu Incorporated (2022-2023)

Research & Publications:

• The Role of Quran and Sunnah in Solving Leadership Failure

• Social Justice Practice in the Prophetic Tradition: An Overview if Selected Contemporary Issues

• Trend of Media Reporting on the Issues of Liberal Islam and Religious Pluralism

• Sound Therapy Method Through Quranic Recitation on Children with Autism

• Approach of Non-Governmental Organization (NGOs) in Addressing Liberal Islam Issues in Malaysia

Awards & Recognition:

• Myra Excellence Award: Outstanding Individual (Overall), Associate Prof. Category (2020)

• Myra Excellence Award: Outstanding Individual (Funding), Prof. Associate Category (2020)