Second series of Fatwa Lab

Mentor: Ustaz Dr. Badrul Fata Bin Muhd Ridwan

Ustaz Dr. Badrul Fata Bin Muhd Ridwan, a Fatwa Committee member, is a lecturer at Al-Zuhri Institute of Higher Learning, specialising in Arabic Language and fiqh studies. He holds a PhD in Arabic Language Teaching from Universitas Islam Negeri Maulana Malik Ibrahim, Master's degree in Shariah from University of Malaya, and a BA in Islamic Studies and Arabic Language from Al-Azhar University.

Syed Shaikh Bin Alwi Alkaff

Syed Shaikh Bin Alwi Alkaff is an undergraduate student at Al-Azhar University, from the Faculty of Sharia and Law. His interests include Islamic pedagogy, nurturing youth religious identity, and making religious knowledge relevant in modern social settings. He currently serves as an executive committee member of his student body, actively contributing to student leadership and faith-based initiatives. He hopes to contribute meaningfully to Islamic scholarship and community development by bridging heritage and contemporary realities.

Zaid Bin Hisham

Zaid, in his final year of Islamic Theology at IIUM, has over a decade of Islamic studies from Madrasah Aljunied. He is passionate about social issues, focusing on religious outreach and interfaith dialogue. Zaid combines traditional knowledge with modern approaches to build understanding across communities.

Jaabir bin Mohd Kamal

Jaabir studies Islamic Jurisprudence at Kuwait University. He researches medieval Islamic philosophy and its modern applications, aiming to become an Islamic law academic. Jaabir focuses on fostering unity and community service through scholarship.

Mentor: Ustazah Dr. Rohana Binte Ithnin

Ustazah Dr. Rohana Ithnin, a full member of the Fatwa Committee, is a senior lecturer and educational leader with over 30 years of experience in Islamic Studies. She holds a PhD in Islamic Studies from Ibnu Khaldun University (cum laude), an MA in Interdisciplinary Islamic Studies from University Shariff Hidayatullah, and a BA in Islamic Jurisprudence from Al-Azhar University. Currently serving as a lecturer at multiple institutions including ADIL (Adult Islamic Learning, Muslimah classes at various mosques, Muhammadiyah Islamic College. She specializes in Fiqh, Quranic studies, and women's issues in Islam. Ustazah Dr Rohana has been awarded by MUIS the Asatizah Award “Bersama Memperkasa Institusi Asatizah” in 2019. She continues to hold various committee memberships and advisory roles, including Singapore College of Islamic Studies Steering Committee, PERGAS’ High Council, and Bersamamu Program – Qadi with Female Asatizah.

Ahmad Arifin Bin Muhamad Ekhsan

Ahmad Arifin holds a Quran and Sunnah degree from IIUM and topped Cohort 6 in the PCICS programme. His research focuses on fatwa, tafsir, fiqh, and health, particularly as they relate to contemporary issues.

Mardhiah Binte Rozalan

Mardhiah is passionate about researching contemporary social issues, including overlooked topics. She views research as an educational journey that deepens understanding and brings new perspectives, driving her commitment to lifelong learning and meaningful change.

Noranizah Binte Noranzor

Noranizah holds a degree in Biomedical Science and has professional experience as a Medical Technologist, contributing to patient diagnosis through laboratory diagnostics. She also pursued a diploma in Tafsir and Hadith. Her research interests focus on integrating science and Islam, particularly in exploring how Qur’anic principles and prophetic traditions align with scientific understanding in health and ethics. She is also active with the youth community at Masjid An-Nahdhah, empowering young Muslims to become future leaders.

Mentor: Dr Siti Nur 'Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid

Ustazah Dr. Siti Nur 'Alaniah Binte Abdul Wahid, a Fatwa Committee Member, is a freelance lecturer and curriculum developer for various Islamic institutions, including PCICS and PERGAS. She holds a PhD from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia focusing on psychological foundations of madrasah education, an MA in Inter-Disciplinary Islamic Studies from UIN Jakarta, and a BA in Islamic Studies from Al-Azhar University. She is also actively involved in community rehabilitation and educational development programs. She is also the honorary secretary of PERGAS, member of LBKM and a resource person for Asatizah Solace Care.

Ahmad Indra Bin Alip

Ustaz Ahmad Indra Bin Alip is a recent graduate from Morocco, where he earned a Licentiate (Lc.) in Shariah from the prestigious University of Al-Qarawiyyin and a Master’s degree in Usuluddin from the Faculty of Usuluddin, University of Abdelmalek Essaâdi. His passion for Islamic scholarship and community engagement led him to join the Fatwa Lab program, where he was able to deepen his understanding of how fatwas are contextualised and applied within the local socio-religious landscape.

He hopes to be able to contribute to the Islamic as well as the social sector with what he has learnt through the Fatwa Lab programme.

Siti Aida Binte Zulkifli

As an Islamic Theology and Comparative Religion graduate, Siti Aida has developed strong research and analysis skills. Her experience with MUIS and RLAF has honed her abilities in project administration and strategic support, enabling her to drive impactful initiatives and contribute effectively to team success.

Nur Zuhaidah Binte Md Yusof

Zuhaidah, a recent Usuluddin and Comparative Religion graduate from International Islamic University Malaysia, now works at ILHAM. Her research interests include religious harmony in Singapore and contemporary Islamic legal issues. With her background in comparative religious studies, she is passionate about promoting understanding in multicultural settings.