Ikim chairperson Mohd Kamal dies

Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Ikim) chairperson Mohd Kamal Hassan died at 2.27am today at the age of 80 due to complications related to a recent surgical procedure.

Kamal’s death was confirmed by a family member in a statement shared over WhatsApp today.

The funeral prayers will be held at Surau Al-Mawaddah in Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor and the burial at the Bandar Baru Bangi Muslim cemetery.

Meanwhile, Ikim, in a statement on Facebook, conveyed its condolences to Kamal’s family for his passing.

According to Ikim, Kamal, who was appointed Ikim chairman on Feb 24, 2022, is a prominent Islamic thinker who had made great contributions to the world of academia, research, education and human capital development.

Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim also conveyed his condolences to Kamal’s family.

"Certainly, this loss left a deep mark on the hearts of the people. My condolences to the family and pray that his soul is placed among pious," he said in a Facebook post today.

Born on Oct 26, 1942, in Pasir Mas, Kelantan, Kamal obtained his bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from the Universiti Malaya in 1965 before continuing his studies at the master's and doctorate level at Columbia University, New York in 1975.

He was recognised internationally, being a rector of the International Islamic University of Malaysia from 1999 until 2006, according to the statement.

He was also chairperson of the Advisory Board for the Coordination of Islamic Religious Education and Education, which was established with the approval of the Conference of Rulers.

- Bernama

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