Curriculum Vitae
BIOGRAPHY
Dr. Ainul Asyraf bin Lokman, a native of Alor Star, Kedah, commenced his early education at Sekolah Kebangsaan Puchong Utama 2 (SKPU2) and Sekolah Kebangsaan Taman Putra Perdana (SKTPP), before proceeding to his secondary education at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Datuk Syed Ahmad (SMKDSA). His tertiary education began with an offer to undertake foundational studies in Islamic Studies at the University of Malaya, Nilam Puri, Kelantan. He subsequently completed a Bachelor's Degree in Usuluddin, with a minor in Islamic History and Civilization, graduating with distinction.
In recognition of his academic performance, he was awarded a SLAI scholarship by the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) to pursue doctoral studies directly. He thereby earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in the field of Humanities, specializing in Middle East Studies. Dr. Ainul’s extensive academic research interests encompass Islamicjerusalem Studies, the Arab-Israeli Conflict, the Palestinian Issue, Conflict Resolution, Islamic History, and Islamic Civilization. He currently holds the position of Senior Lecturer in the Department of Islamic History, Civilization & Education at the Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur.
ACADEMIC QUALIFICATION
- BACHELOR OF USULUDDIN (ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION) (WITH DISTINCTION), (ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CIVILIZATION)Universiti Malaya (um)
- Doctoral Degree (PhD)Universiti Malaya (um)
ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Buletin APIUM08 May 2025 - 31 Dec 2027 (Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies)
- Auditor (Enabler: Strategies & Planning) di bawah Jawatankuasa Kualiti02 Sep 2025 - 29 Dec 2027 (Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Kurikulum Peringkat Jabatan (JKKJ) bagi Program Sarjana Peradaban Islam dan Pengajian Kontemporari (secara Kerja Kursus)05 Feb 2025 - 05 Feb 2027 (Department)
- INDUSTRIAL TRAINING COORDINATOR06 Oct 2025 - 05 Oct 2026 (Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies)
- Assistant Managing Editor of Journal al-Muqaddimah01 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2025 (Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies)
- Pensyarah Pengiring bagi Program Mobiliti 3rd SeIBa International Festival 202519 Sep 2025 - 05 Oct 2025 (University Malaya)
- Director of the International Conference on Islamic Civilization (ICIC '25)03 Jul 2025 - 18 Sep 2025 (International)
- Ahli Jawatankuasa Induk MiTA 202513 May 2025 - 16 Jun 2025 (Department of Islamic History and Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies)
MEMBERSHIPS
- JURNAL AL-TAMADDUN, EDITORIAL BOARDSince 2025 (International)
- EDITORIAL BOARD, EDITORIAL BOARDSince 2025 (International)
- PEMEGANG TAULIAH MENGAJAR SELANGOR, MEMBER2023 to 2025 (National)
- TENAGA PENGAJAR HALAL BERDAFTAR, MEMBER2023 to 2025 (National)
- PENGERUSI LAJNAH SYUBBAH, MEMBER2023 to 2025 (International)
AWARD AND STEWARDSHIP
- Best Poster Award2025, Academy of Islamic Studies University Malaya, (International)
PUBLICATIONS
Article in Journal
- Lokman, A. A. (2025). Pendekatan Sejarah Terhadap Pentafsiran Al-Quran: Memahami Wahyu dalam Konteks Peradaban Kontemporari. Journal of Al-Muqaddimah, 13 (2), 1–14.
ESCI
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Lokman, Ainul Asyraf; Nor, Mohd Roslan Mohd; El-Awaisi, Khalid (2024). Mapping Arab-Israeli Conflict: A Bibliometric Analysis Pemetaan Konflik Arab-Israel: Analisis Bibliometrik, ISLAMIYYAT-THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC STUDIES. 46(1), 27-44. doi:10.17576/islamiyyat-2024-4601-03
Scopus
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Li C.L., Isa K., Mustaffa K.A., Lokman A.A., Mohd Bakri M.F. (2024). From Colonial Legacies to Contemporary Challenges: The Muslim Experience in Hong Kong and Macau, Journal of Al-Tamaddun. 19(2), 277-292. doi:10.22452/JAT.vol19no2.19
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Lokman A.A., Nor M.R.M. (2024). Navigating Peace: Al-Qaradawi's Critique of Arab-Israeli Relations in the Trump Era, International Journal of Islamic Thought. 25, 1-14. doi:10.24035/ijit.25.2024.281
Books
- Nor, M. R. M., Bakri, M. F. M., & Lokman, A. A. (Eds.). (2025). Konflik Palestin: Jejak Sejarah dan Realiti Masa Kini. Penerbit Universiti Malaya.
Chapter in Books
- Lokman, A. A., & Nor, M. R. M. (2025). Jejak Normalisasi Sudan Israel: Dari Resolusi Khartoum ke Perjanjian Abraham. In M. R. M. Nor, M. F. M. Bakri, & A. A. Lokman (Eds.), Konflik Palestin Sejarah dan Realiti Masa Kini (pp. 45–60). UM Press.
RESEARCH PROJECT
National
- 2025 - 2026, Others MOHEKajian Keberkesanan Modul Ai-sa'adah Dalam Meningkatkan Kesejahteraan Keluarga Asnaf Di Lembah Pantai ( Principal Investigator(PI))
PAPER PRESENTED
INVITED SPEAKER
- Sejarah Penulisan Biografi Rasulullah SAW, Visiting Lecture, Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol (International) (02 Oct 2025 - 02 Nov 2025)
ORAL PRESENTER
- HALAL HORIZONS: KAZAKHSTAN AND MALAYSIA AS STRATEGIC BRIDGES IN ISLAMIC TRADE BETWEEN THE OIC AND EUROPE, International Conference on Islamic Civilization (ICIC'25), Al-Farabi Kazakh National University and Universiti Malaya (International) (10 Sep 2025 - 10 Nov 2025)
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
- THE GEOPOLITICS OF MUSLIM SOLIDARITY: ASEAN'S NAVIGATION OF MIDDLE EAST RELATIONS THROUGH THE PALESTINIAN PRISM, 3rd SeIBa International Seminar, Universitas Islam Negeri Imam Bonjol (International) (01 Oct 2025 - 01 Oct 2025)
ACADEMIC/ PROF. SERVICES
Evaluation
- (2025) Tipologi Karya Fiqh Melayu Klasik Abad Ke-17 - 19 Di Alam Melayu: Analisis Kronologi dan Metode Penulisan, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Administrative Systems in The Kingdom of Khandeish During The Farouqi Dynasty (784-1009ah/1382-1601 Ad): Administrative Systems in The Kingdom of Khandeish During The Farouqi Dynasty, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) The Elements of Islamic Services Throughout History in Developing The Islamic Civilization in Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) The Elements of Islamic Services Throughout History in Developing The Islamic Civilization in Malaysia, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Issues of Palestinian Resistance in The Poetry of Ayman Al-atoom, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Using E-learning Platforms in Teaching Islamic Education, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Zionist Settler Colonisation of Mandate Palestine. Spatial Distribution and Impact in Four Sub-districts: Haifa, Nazareth, Jenin and Nablus, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Social, Political, and Economic Situation of The South Caucasus in The Çobani Period, International, (Reviewer)
- (2025) Models of Positive Historical Islamic-western Cultural Interaction: The Challenges of Practice in The Contemporary Context, International, (Reviewer)
TEACHING
Full-Time Equivalent (FTE)
- (2025) GQI0083 - Study of The Prophet P.b.u.h Biography
- (2026) IIK1006 - Research Methodology of Islamic History
- (2025) IIK2001 - Islamic History in Nusantara
- (2026) IIK2005 - Philosophy of Islamic History
- (2025) IIK2007 - Historiography and Philosophy of Islamic History
- (2026) IIK2007 - Historiography and Philosophy of Islamic History
- (2026) IIK2011 - Islamic History in Central Asia
- (2025) IIX1005 - Quranic Recitation and Memorization
- (2025) IIX2026 - Muslim Scholars Biographical Studies
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY ACTIVITIES
- Moderator Webinar "gaza Di Serang Lagi: Apa Dah Jadi Dengan Genjatan Senjata ?", (20 Mar 2025 - 20 Mar 2025) (National)
- Tazkirah Ramadan Anjuran Pum, (17 Mar 2025 - 17 Mar 2025) (National)
COURSE ATTENDED
Internal/ External Course
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ADVANCING SCHOLARS IN CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION (ASCEND) S3/2024, UNIVERSITI MALAYA (UM) (04 Nov 2024 - 15 Nov 2024)