Ibnu Ummi Maktum Research Unit (UMMI)

IBNU UMMI MAKTUM RESEARCH UNIT

The exploration on integrated spiritual approaches among person with special needs began when Faculty of Quranic & Sunnah Studies (FPQS) started offering the compulsory faculty course, the Application of Braille in Quranic & Sunnah Studies (QNR3013) since 2008.

In 2010, FPQS formed a special interest group (SIG) focusing on Quran Sunnah for special needs which was inspired by Surah al-Qamar:54:17,22,32& 40; And We have certainty made the Quran easy for remembrance, so is there any who will remember? Beside overcoming challenge, UMMI is committed to collaborate with NGOs, institutions and volunteers to develop an Islamic integrated social model based on A,B,C,D approaches [Ability Based; Barrier Free; Community Based & Dependency].

Ibnu UMMI Maktum Research Centre is a platform for research and services involving special needs community to promote and aspire a balanced lifestyle. It is a continuous effort in delivering education based on spiritual approach to develop religious knowledge in persons by focusing on learning differences among persons with special needs, based on Integration of Naqli (revealed) & Aqli (human).

VISION

To nurture humanistic values among persons with special needs based on Quran and Sunnah
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MISSION

To be internationally recognised as a research and services centre for Quran and Sunnah-based education for persons with special needs, via integration of Naqli and Aqli knowledge

OBJECTIVE

Conduct research and produce innovation in exploring and developing Islamic methodology, technology, psychology and materials for the disabled.
Build a network of expertise and establish a strategic partnership with related institutions.
Offer training and consultation services related to Islamic studies for the disabled.
Produce and collect research materials related to the disabled.
Training Da’ie volunteers among students.
Establish an education hub for disabled people based on Quran and Sunnah.

RESEARCHER

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Adnan Mohamed Yusoff

Expertise: Education, Islamic Studies, Religion and Society, Islamic Management, Adult Learning and Development

Dr. Norakyairee Mohd RausLeader

Expertise: Special Education, Quranic and Hadith Study

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Noornajihan Jaafar

Expertise: Islamic Studies, Quranic and Hadith Studies

Mohd Nur Adzam Rasdi

Expertise: QURAN SUNNAH Quran Studies ( Quran for Visual Impairment )

Dr. Nurul Asiah Fasehah Muhamad

Expertise: Islamic Psychology, Islamic Studies, Religious Education

Dr. Mahyuddin Hashim

Expertise: Quranic and Hadith Studies

Dr. Siti Fatimah Mohd Tawil

Expertise: Knowledge Base, Information Management

RESEARCH GRANT

RESEARCH TITLE	CODE	TYPE OF GRANT	RESEARCH DURATION	AMOUNT
PEMIINDAHAN ILMU PENGAJARAN AL-QURAN MENGGUNAKAN MODUL IQRA BRAILLE KEPADA SUKARELAWAN YAYASAN PENDIDIKAN AL-QURAN BAGI ANAK ISTIMEWA (FAQEH)	USIM/KTP/FPQS/31/50215	NATIONAL	Mac 2016 –Mac 2018	157,460.00
ANALISIS KEBOLEHGUNAAN DAN PENERIMAAN IQRA BRAILLE DALAM KALANGAN OKU PENGLIHATAN	PPP/USG-0216/FPQS/30/14716	UNIVERSITY	Oct 2016 –Oct 2018	5,000.00
PEMBELAJARAN MAYA (VIRTUAL LEARNING) HIJAIYYAH VERSI BRAILLE (E-BRAILLE HIJAIYYAH)	USIM/YPMM/MG/FPQS/052002/70717	NATIONAL	Nov 2017 – Nov 2019	18,000.00
PEMBANGUNAN PERISIAN BUKU AUDIO INTERAKTIF PENDIDIDKAN ISLAM SEKOLAH MENENGAH TINGKATAN 1 BAGI MURID BERKEPERLUAN KHAS MASALAH PENGLIHATAN (MBK MAL)	USIM/FAQEH/FPQS/052002/70317	NATIONAL	Jul 2017 – Dec 2019	30,400.00
PROJEK WAKAF QURAN ISYARAT (INOVASI PERISIAN QURAN MESRA OKU PEKAK)	PPP/KHAS_WAKAF/FPQS/051007/13218	UNIVERSITY	Jan 2018 – Jan 2020	9,000.00
KNOWLEDGE TAXONOMY OF SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT ELEMENTS FOR SPECIAL NEEDS COMMUNITY: RISALAH NUR PERSPECTIVE	PPPI/FPQS/0118/051000/169188	UNIVERSITY	2018 – 2019	7,340.00
PROJEK WAKAF QURAN ISYARAT (INOVASI PERISIAN QURAN MESRA OKU PEKAK)	PPP/KHAS_WAKAF/FPQS/051007/13218	UNIVERSITY	2018 – 2019	18,870.96
SOKONGAN SOSIAL BAGI KOMUNITI BERKEPERLUAN KHAS DARI PERSPEKTIF RISALAH NUR	USIM/MG/HAYRAT/FPQS/055012/70318	NATIONAL	2018 – 2019	20,100.00