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Allahyarham Profesor Emiritus Dato Dr. Mahmood Zuhdi bin Haji Abdul Majid
(1949 - 2023)

Allahyarham Profesor Emiritus Dato Dr. Mahmood Zuhdi bin Haji Abdul Majid (1945–2023) ialah seorang cendekiawan, akademik, dan pengarang Islam yang terkenal di Malaysia yang terkenal dengan sumbangannya kepada perundangan, pendidikan dan pemikiran Islam. Dilahirkan pada Sabtu, 25 Ogos 1945, bersamaan 27 Ramadan 1364 Hijrah di Kota Bharu, Kelantan, beliau melanjutkan pelajaran awalnya dalam pengajian Islam di Madrasah Majidiyah dan Maahad Muhammadi sebelum menyambung ke peringkat sarjana muda di Yayasan Pengajian Tinggi Islam Kelantan. Kemudian beliau memperoleh ijazah lanjutan iaitu Diploma Pengajaran Bahasa Arab (Universiti 'Ain Shams, Mesir), Ijazah Sarjana (Universiti al-Azhar, Mesir & University of Kent, England) serta Ijazah Kedoktoran (Universiti Malaya), di mana beliau mengkhusus lebih lanjut dalam perundangan dan perundangan Islam.

Sepanjang kerjayanya, Allahyarham telah berkhidmat dalam pelbagai peranan akademik dan kepimpinan, terutamanya sebagai profesor di Akademi Pengajian Islam, Universiti Malaya. Kepakaran beliau dalam bidang Fiqh dan Usul al-Fiqh telah menjadikannya suara yang disegani dalam bidang tersebut. Beliau telah mengarang banyak buku, artikel, dan kertas kerja mengenai undang-undang Islam, etika, dan isu-isu kontemporari yang dihadapi oleh masyarakat Islam.

Allahyarham diiktiraf kerana pendekatannya yang sederhana dan seimbang terhadap isu-isu Islam, sering menganjurkan tafsiran yang mengharmonikan prinsip Islam dengan realiti kehidupan moden. Beliau telah menjadi peserta aktif dalam pelbagai majlis dan pertubuhan Islam di Malaysia, menyumbang kepada perbincangan dasar dan pembangunan pendidikan Islam dan rangka kerja perundangan di negara ini.

Sebagai tambahan kepada usaha akademik dan keilmuannya, Allahyarham telah menjadi seorang intelektual awam yang terkemuka, sering terlibat dalam wacana awam mengenai perkara agama dan sosial. Hasil kerja beliau telah memberi impak yang besar terhadap evolusi pemikiran Islam di Malaysia, menjadikan beliau antara tokoh utama dalam landskap intelektual Islam negara.

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The Late Emeritus Professor Dato Dr. Mahmood Zuhdi bin Haji Abdul Majid (1949–2023) was a distinguished Malaysian Islamic scholar, academic, and author known for his contributions to Islamic jurisprudence, education, and thought. Born on Saturday, 25 August 1945, corresponding to 27 Ramadan 1364 Hijrah in Kota Bharu, Kelantan, he pursued his early education in Islamic studies at Madrasah Majidiyah and Maahad Muhammadi before continuing to the bachelor's level at the Kelantan Islamic Higher Education Foundation. He then obtained further degrees, namely a Diploma in Arabic Language Teaching ('Ain Shams University, Egypt), Master's Degrees (al-Azhar University, Egypt & University of Kent, England) and a Doctorate (University of Malaya), where he further specialized in Islamic law and jurisprudence.

Throughout his career, Mahmood Zuhdi served in various academic and leadership roles, most notably as a professor at the Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya. His expertise in Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence) and Usul al-Fiqh (principles of Islamic jurisprudence) made him a respected voice in the field. He authored numerous books, articles, and papers on Islamic law, ethics, and contemporary issues facing the Muslim community.

Mahmood Zuhdi was recognized for his moderate and balanced approach to Islamic issues, often advocating for interpretations that harmonize Islamic principles with the realities of modern life. He was an active participant in various Islamic councils and organizations in Malaysia, contributing to policy discussions and the development of Islamic education and legal frameworks in the country.

In addition to his academic and scholarly pursuits, Mahmood Zuhdi was a prominent public intellectual, frequently engaging in public discourse on religious and social matters. His work had a significant impact on the evolution of Islamic thought in Malaysia, making him one of the key figures in the country's Islamic intellectual landscape.