This document discusses the importance of understanding research methodology and Shariah principles before conducting research. It emphasizes that the objectives of any research must fulfill the ultimate goals of Shariah (Maqasid al-Shariah), which are to protect religion, life, intellect, lineage and wealth. The document outlines the steps in formulating good research questions, which include discovering problems or opportunities, defining questions, and specifying research questions. It also provides guidance on developing a research proposal, including introducing the topic, reviewing relevant literature, and outlining the proposed methodology.

2. NOTE
SHARIA IS DEFINED AS :
1. ALLAH COMMANDMENTS to all
Aspects of Human life,
2. SOURCES FROM:
▪ PRIMARY Sources
(Quran & Sunnah)
▪ SECONDARY Sources
(Conscious Agreement of Learned
Islamic Scholars).
3. ALL ASPECTS OF HUMAN LIFE which
includes
▪ Aqedah,
▪ Akhlaq,
▪ Faqh
➢ Ibadat, -Ritual Worshiping
➢ Munakahat – Family Laws
➢ Muamalat – Trade &
Commercial Laws
➢ Jinayat – Criminal Laws
4. ULTIMATE OBJECTIVES of Shariah:
▪ Protection of Religion
▪ Protection of Life
▪ Protection of Offspring
▪ Protection of Intellect
▪ Protection of wealth

3. NOTE
1. UNDERSTANDING OF RESEARCH
METHODOLOGY
Before you start any kind of research
you need to understand the following
• Types of Research
• Methods of Analysis
• Process of Research
2. UNDERSTANDING OF MAQASID AL
SHARIAH [ ULTIMATE OBJECTIVES
OF ISLAM)
From Islamic Perspective, the
overriding objectives of research must
fulfil the Ultimate Objectives of Islam
(Maqasid Al Shariah). Thus it is an
obligation as Muslim Researcher to
understand an Overview of Shariah
and its relation to Maqasid Al Shariah,
namely:
• Protection of Religion (Islam)
• Protection of Human Life
• Protection of Intellect
• Protection Human Offspring
• Protection of Wealth

4. NOTE
FORMULATING RESEARCH
QUESTIONS [ 3 STEPS]:
STEP 1 :
DISCOVER PROBLEMS or
OPPORTUNITIES not SYMPTOMS
Exploring by reviewing literatures
[Books & Journals] , & Discussion with
relevant people
STEP 2 :
DEFINE QUESTION, to TRANSFORM
PROBLEMS INTO QUESTIONS [ How….?]
Exploring by interviewing &
discussion/brainstorming with experts
STEP 3 :
DEFINE RESEARCH QUESTIONS
At this final stage , research questions to
be forward for discussion with relevant
people [ Your Supervisors]

5. DISCOVER PROBLEMS or
OPPORTUNITIES not
SYMPTOMS.
Examples of Covid-19:
PROBLEMS:
No Vaccine for Covid-19 and
development may take years.
RESEARCH QUESTIONS
• How to develop vaccine..
• How to Control the Covid-
19 from spreading …..
• How the Covid-19 affect
economy of ….
• How the Covid-19 affect
SME….
• How the Covid-19 affect
the livelihood…
• How the the Covid-19
affect the socioeconomic
of…….
EXAMPLE 1 COVID- 19 : DISCOVER PROBLEMS OR
OPPORTUNITIES NOT SYMPTOMS
PROBLEMS OR OPPORTUNITIES

6. NOTE
AFTER YOU HAVE DONE 3 STEPS:
1 . RECOVERED PROBLEMS :
You may capsulised the problems you
have identified into PROBLEM
STATEMENT
2. DEFINED QUESTIONS
General Questions about the subject
area
3. DEFINED RESEARH QUESTIONS
Research Questions [Normally more than
one], so that your area of research to be
undertaken to be more specific to achieve
- validity, reliability, practicality
THAN YOU CAN DEVELOP RESEARCH
PROPOSAL WHICH NEED TO BE
DISCUSSED FEW TIM SWITH YOU
SUPERVISIORS BEFORE BEING AGREED.
The structure is depending on
universities or organization, but normal to
include 3 chapters namely = Introduction,
Literature Review, and Research
Methodology. References and Appendix
may be included.

7. NOTE
DEPENDING ON THE UNIVERSITIES OR
ORGANIZATIONS NORMALLY MUST
HAVE 3 BASIC CHAPTERS
1. INTRODUCTION
Background , Area of Research (e.g.
Islamic Banking, COVID -19 Impact on
Economy, etc], Problem Statement,
Objective of Research, Research
Questions, Research Hypothesis,
Significantof Study, & Operation of
Study
2. LITERATURE REVIEW
Review of Literatures– Books and
Journals on Research Areas & Subject,
Also on Methodology to be used.
3. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY .
Brief Explanation of Qualitative or
Quantitative or a Mix of Qualitative and
Quantitative .
REFERENCES
APPENDIX
EXAMPLE OF
RESEARCH PROPOSAL
CONTENTS
UNIVERSITY
▪ Introduction
▪ Qualitative Research Methodology
▪ Quantitative Research Methodology

8. Table 1.1 Issues Within Areas of Interest Understudy.

9. 1.2 RESEARCH QUESTIONS
Thefollowingquestionsarebeinghighlightedorformulatedtosupportthethree
objectives of this study. The questions are as follow:
1.2.1 Research Question 1
How do shariah scholars and the professional managers perceive the
Maqasid Al-Shariah and its outcome to the application in management?
1.5.2 Research Question 2
How Maqasid Al Shariah be part of Strategic Management process, in
identifying input resources and output products in case of MSW
business activities?
1.5.3 Research Question 3
What impact have the application of the Maqasid Al-Shariah as
corporate strategy on the financial viability of business undertaking?
1.2 RESEARCH OBJECTIVES
After identifying the issues and problem this research is addressed to answer the
following three main objectives:
1.2.1 Research Objective 1
To assess the understanding of the Maqasid Al-Shariah among shariah
scholars and professional managers
1.2.2 Research Objective 2
To identify composition and disposable method of Municipal Solid
Waste (MSW) in line with the Maqasid Al-Shariah as Corporate
Strategy.
1.2.3 Research Objective 3
To evaluate the effect of incorporating the Maqasid Al-Shariah as
corporate strategy in strategic managements process, towards the
financial viability of the business undertaking of MSW Business.

11. EXAMPLESOF
APPLIED
RESEARCH
NEEDS ISLAMIC QUALITY
STANDARDS AT ALL LEVELS
OF HOSPITALITY GLOBAL
VALUE CHAIN
WHILE WAITING FOR
VOCID-19 VACCINE

12. RESEARCH PROPOSAL
SUMMARY : RESEARCHER MUST UNDERSTAND RESEARCH METHODOLOGY & SHARIAH