Overview

The AbdulHamid AbuSulayman Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences was established in 1990. It is now the largest faculty in the University, with over 4,000 students and more than 250 full-time academic staff. Its formation represents a drive to integrate Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences disciplines as part of a comprehensive educational reform for the betterment of mankind.

1983 — Centre for Fundamental Knowledge (CFK)

Established in July 1983 to provide courses in Revealed Knowledge in line with the Islamization and integration of the University Curriculum.

Founding Leadership

  • Shaikh al-Kulliyyah (1983-1990): Prof. Dr. Mohd. Kamal Hassan
  • Dean of CFK: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohd Mokhtar Hj. Shafii

The Founding Five Staff

  • Prof. Dr. Mohd Kamal Hassan
  • Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hj. Mohd Mokhtar Hj. Shafii
  • Dr. Mohd Nur Manuty
  • Dr. Abdul Rahman Awang
  • Dr. Mat Daud Awang Hamat

1990 — Transformation to Kulliyyah

In January 1990, CFK was transformed into the Department of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Heritage. By December 1996, the faculty grew into 11 specialized departments across two major divisions.

IRK Division (2003 - Present)

  • Arabic Language and Literature (DALL)
  • Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh (RKFQ)
  • Fundamental and Inter-Disciplinary Studies (FIDS)
  • Qur’an and Sunnah (RKQS)
  • Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion (RKUD)

Human Sciences Division

  • Communication (COMM)
  • English Language and Literature (DELL)
  • History and Civilization (HIST)
  • Political Science (PSCI)
  • Psychology (PSYC)
  • Sociology and Anthropology (SOCA)

Historical Deans of KIRKHS

TenureName of Dean
1989 – 1990Prof. Dr. Mohd. Kamal Hassan
1990 – 1994Prof. Dr. Anis Ahmad
1994 – 1995Prof. Dr. Mohd Nor Nawawi
1995 – 1996Prof. Dr. Sidek Baba
1996 – 1998Prof. Dr. Jamal Barzinji
1998 – 1999Prof. Dr. Abdullah Hassan
1999 – 2002Prof. Dr. Mohamed Aris Othman
(July 2002 – March 2005)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Mohamad @ Md. Som Sujimon
(April 2005 – May 2009)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Hazizan Md. Noon
(June 2009 – June 2012)Assoc. Prof. Dr. Badri Najib Zubir
(July 2012 – July 2013)Emeritus Prof. Dato’ Dr. Mahmood Zuhdi Abdul Majid
(July 2013 – July 2016)Prof. Dr. Ibrahim Mohamed Zein
(August 2016 – July 2017)Prof. Dr. Rahmah Bt. Ahmad H. Osman
(August 2017 – January 2019)Prof. Dr. Mohammad Abdul Quayum
(January 2019 – June 2025)Prof. Dr. Shukran Abd. Rahman
(July 2025 – Current)Prof. Dr. Hafiz Zakaria
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