Bulletin Shariah Intelligence VIP July

Shari’ah Intelligence for VIPs: Empowering Muslim Professionals with Usul al-Fiqh & Maqasid Wisdom

IDT's Bulletin | Team IDT | 25 July 2025

WANGSA MAJU, 21 & 22 July 2025 – Interactive Dakwah and Tarbiyah (IDT) organized a special two-day training called Shari’ah Intelligence for VIPs at Dawah Academy International Hall, Kuala Lumpur, aimed at strengthening the knowledge and understanding of Muslim professionals.

Designed as a closed-door session, the programme gathered high-profile figures including academicians, shari’ah advisors, corporate leaders, and educators—each representing institutions that shape Malaysia’s religious, financial, and social landscapes. The goal? To offer critical, principled, and contextual knowledge of Islamic legal theory in a rapidly evolving world.

Guiding the programme was Sheikh Muhammad Nuruddeen Lemu, Director of Research & Training at Nigeria’s Islamic Education Trust (IET). Widely respected for his expertise in Usul al-Fiqh, Maqasid al-Shari’ah, and da’wah methodology, Sheikh Nuruddeen brought clarity and depth to some of the most misunderstood aspects of Islamic law today. His sessions went beyond theory, highlighting real-world applications of Qawa’id Fiqhiyyah (legal maxims), the ethics of differing opinions among scholars, and how Muslim professionals can engage confidently with contemporary challenges without compromising on the principles of Islam.

⁠“Maqasid Shariah is serve for all. It is important to us to know sovereignty in life.”

— Sheikh Muhammad Nuruddeen Lemu

Key Takeaways from the Two Days

⁠Foundations of Usul al-Fiqh – how Islamic rulings are derived and structured
⁠Maqasid al-Shari’ah – safeguarding the essentials of human life and dignity
Adab in Ikhtilaf – navigating scholarly differences with respect and humility
Legal Maxims in Action – connecting timeless fiqh principles to real-world governance, finance, and education

The event drew influential figures including Tuan Haji Zaharudin bin Alias, Head of Social Finance at Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad, and Tuan Haji Muhammad Fitri Abdullah, Chairman of PERKIM Selangor.

Special appreciation is also extended to Puan Habibah Abdul, Datin Norhana, Encik Mohd Hafizuddin Hiew, Prof. Madya Dr. Tuti Ningseh Mohd Dom, Prof. Madya Dr. Khairi, Prof. Madya Dr. Haslinda Ramli, Dr. Ali Rahiman, Dr. Abdul Razak Muttalib, Dr. Hamidun Mohamad Husin, Dr. Chan Choon Tak, Tuan Syed Hamid Al Habshee, Tuan Syed Abdullah Al Haddad, Tengku Nursyazwani, Encik Zul Syahmi Husaini, Puan Lydia Binti Che Long, Cik Kimberly, Cikgu Kamarul Zaman Nor Mohamed, Encik Iswady Mad Sim, Encik Johan, Puan Sabahah, Puan Rita, Encik Shafik Azlee, Ustaz Abu Ahmad, Puan Aneesa Ahmad Saifudin, Puan Azalina Azizan, Encik Adam Sih, Encik Lim Ming Terk, Encik Zakaria Merican, Encik Azhar bin Abdul Razak, Encik Shafiq, Puan Asmah Shukri, Puan Tanty Rafeah, Encik Muhammad Faiq Roslan, Encik Ahmad Khairulnaim Ahmad Zukri, Ustaz Mohd Azim bin Saufi, Encik Muhammad Haziq bin Jamsarri, Encik Shah Hakim Zain, Puan Azkina Salleh, Puan Nor Asma, Puan Fatimah Law, Puan Azrina A. Effendi, Encik Ifraz Ali, Encik Shakirullah Abdulazeez, Encik Mohd Azhari Yusuf, Encik Mohd Ridzuan Khali, Encik Zul Helmi bin Abdul Aziz, Encik Mohd Azrul bin Ismail, Encik Qazeem and many others whose contributions enriched the discussions.

Their engagement reflects the growing recognition that Shari’ah is not just about personal rituals, but also about shaping finance, policy, education, and community development.

With the strong response received, IDT is now looking ahead to expand Shari’ah Intelligence into a structured certification programme, accessible to both local and international professionals. The vision is to build a network of leaders who are not only experts in their respective fields but also deeply grounded in principled Shari’ah literacy. In a time when Islamic knowledge is often reduced to quick soundbites, Shari’ah Intelligence offers something more meaningful: a chance to return to the roots of principled knowledge—delivered in a way that resonates with today’s leaders.