Center for Islamic Theology

Dr. Mohd Aliff bin Mohd Nawi

International Visiting Scholar

Büro
Zentrum für Islamische Theologie
Liebermeisterstraße 18, 72076 Tübingen
aliff.nawispam prevention@zith.uni-tuebingen.de 

Office hours
By appointment (preferably by email)

Brief information

Dr. Aliff Nawi is an Assistant Professor at the School of Education, Nothern University of Malaysia, currently serving as a Visiting Scholar at the Center of Islamic Theology, University of Tuebingen, Germany. His research focuses on religious education, prophetic pedagogy, Islamic civilization, and digital ethics. He is particularly interested in uncovering the historical roots and intellectual legacy of prophetic pedagogy through the lives of the Arch-Prophets (Ibrāhīm, Nūḥ, Mūsā, ʿĪsā, and Muḥammad - peace be upon them).

Dr. Aliff is driven by the desire to revitalize Islamic educational thought through the integration of classical wisdom with contemporary pedagogical needs. His goal is to develop frameworks that support spiritual and moral development in education, particularly in Muslim communities.

Research

Main Research Interests

  • Prophetic Pedagogy
  • Islamic Education
  • Islamic Civilization
  • Digital Ethics

Short CV

Since January 2025
Visiting Faculty

LEAD Graduate School & Research Network, University of Tübingen, Germany.

Since November 2024 - October 2026
Visiting Scholar

Center for Islamic Theology (ZITh), University of Tübingen, Germany.

June 2023 - August 2023
Visiting Researcher, Islamic Civilization

Imam Bukhari International Scientific-Research Center, Samarkand, Uzbekistan.

February 2022 - September 2024
Chair of Doctor of Education (EdD)

School of Education, Northern University of Malaysia, Malaysia.

August 2018 - current
Assistant Professor, Islamic Education

School of Education, Northern University of Malaysia (UUM), Malaysia.

August 2013 - January 2017
Researcher and PhD candidate, Islamic Education

Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah Institute of Education (SHBIE) Universiti Brunei Darussalam, Brunei.

August 2010- April 2013
Research Assistant, Master of Education (Islamic Education)

Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.

August 2006 - July 2010
Bachelor of Education with Honours (Islamic Education)

Faculty of Education, National University of Malaysia, Malaysia.

Publications

  • Nawi, A., Mohd Yaakob, M. F., Khamis, N. Y., Wan Abdullah, W. H., Mustaffa, M. A., & Zameran, F. A. (in press). Online Al-Qur'an learning for adult asnaf-muallaf: Analysis of issues for recommendation. Journal of Education and Learning (EduLearn).
  • Nawi, A., Khamis, N. Y., Abdul Rahim, A. A., & Wan Abdullah, W. H. (in press). Using sentiment analysis to evaluate digital content as informal e-learning on social media. International Journal of Information and Education Technology.
  • Nawi, A., Khamis, N. Y., Hussin, Z., & Aziz, M. N. A. (2023) Exploring Disruptive Adolescent Behaviours on Social Media: A Case Study During the Times of Crises. Pertanika Journal of Social Science and Humanities, 31(4), 1343-1362 
    https://doi.org/10.47836/pjssh.31.4.01
  • Nawi, A., Khamis, N. Y., Yaakob, M. F. M., Samuri, M. A. A., & Zakaria, G. A. N. (2023). Exploring Opportunities and Risks of Artificial Intelligence Research of Islamic Ethical Guidelines. Afkar: Jurnal Akidah & Pemikiran Islam, 25(2), 1-34. 
    https://doi.org/10.22452/afkar.vol25no2.1
  • Nawi, A., Hussin, Z., & Sabri, M. (2023). A Netnographic Approach to Investigating Problematic Teenagers' Language Use on Social Media. International Journal of Instruction, 16(2), 479-492. 
    http://dx.doi.org/10.29333/iji.2023.16226a
  • Nawi, A., Zameran, F.A. (2023). Exploring the Relationship Between Smartphone Use and Adolescent Well-Being: A Systematic Literature Review. In: Rajakumar, G., Du, KL., Vuppalapati, C., Beligiannis, G.N. (eds) Intelligent Communication Technologies and Virtual Mobile Networks. Lecture Notes on Data Engineering and Communications Technologies, vol 131. Springer, Singapore. 
    https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-19-1844-5_36