This festschrift is a tribute to the late Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr Mohd. Kamal Hassan (1942-2023) in recognition of his impeccable standing within academic circles. It contains contributions by an international panel of scholars commemorating his work and contributions to the world of knowledge. Kamal Hassan's abiding love of scholarship and concern about the trajectory of modern education exhibited, among others, in his involvement in establishing and leading International Islamic University Malaysia (lUM) As discussed in different sections of this book, his attachment to the university was unparalleled both in length and intensity.