Dr. Mohd Khairul Naim Che Nordin is an Associate Professor at the Department of 'Aqidah & Islamic Thought, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. He successfully completed his PhD in Islamic Thought at Universiti Malaya in 2014, following his prior achievement of a bachelor's degree in Usuluddin from the same university. Dr. Mohd Khairul Naim's dedication to expanding his knowledge led him to undertake short courses at renowned institutions such as the Mujamma' Sheikh Ahmad Kiftaro in Damascus, Syria, where he actively participated in an informal class. Additionally, he enriched his academic journey by attending a short course at Kulliyyah Dar al-'Ulum, Cairo University in Egypt. Notably, he also served as a research fellow at the prestigious Global Ethic Institute in Tubingen, Germany. His research interests encompass a wide range of areas, including Contemporary Islamic Thought, Islamic Theological Studies, Comparative Religion, and the intersection of Islam and Terrorism. In addition to his significant teaching responsibilities, he holds the position of managing editor for the Journal of 'Aqidah & Islamic Thought (AFKAR), which boasts indexing by Scopus and Clarivate Analytics.

Dr. T.G Nadeeka Shayamalie Gunarathne is a Senior Lecturer of the Department of Nursing Science at the Faculty of Medicine, UM. Her areas of expertise include Renal Nursing, Biopsychosocial influences, Telenursing, mhealth and Sustainable health care. She has vast experience in supervising students in clinical areas and nursing research. Her ongoing research projects include Emotional Distress Among Postnatal Mothers, Occupation Related Health Hazards among Intensive Care Nurses, Telenursing for prevent PTSD following COVID-19, Continuing professional development in Nursing.

Dr. Siti Patonah binti Mohamad is a senior lecturer at the Applied Science with Islamic Studies Programme, Academy of Islamic Studies, Universiti Malaya. She holds a PhD (Humanities (Religion)) from Universiti Malaya and has a Master of Islamic Studies (MIs) from the same institution. She also holds a Bachelor of Applied Science with Islamic Studies (Biohealth) with Honors from Universiti Malaya. Dr. Siti Patonah's research interests primarily focus on neurodivergent individuals, specifically persons with autism (PWA), and the mental health of PWA's caretakers. Her research integrates Islamic principles and practices to better understand and support this marginalized group. For example, she studies the Quranic reading style of PWA and works on developing a biopsychosocialspiritual model of coping for Muslim parents of PWA to help them handle their stress. She is also interested in multidisciplinary research, particularly in areas such as Islam and Science, as well as Islamic psychology. Dr. Siti Patonah has contributed to the field by publishing several articles related to her studies and has received awards in seminars and conferences she has attended. In addition to her research activities, she is actively involved in teaching both foundation and degree-level students, sharing her expertise and knowledge in her areas of study. Dr. Siti Patonah's work demonstrates a commitment to bridging the gap between Islamic principles and scientific research to improve the lives of individuals with autism and their families.