FIS UIII Scholar Promotes Decolonizing Islamic Studies at the World Decolonization Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye

Depok – Dr. Muhammad Al-Marakeby, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), recently represented the faculty at the World Decolonization Forum, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 11–12, 2026. Bringing together leading scholars, intellectuals, and researchers from around the world, the forum served as a global platform for rethinking…

Advancing Islamic Legal Studies: Dr. Muhammad Al-Marakeby Completes Prestigious Max Planck Research Fellowship

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) proudly celebrates the international academic achievement of Dr. Muhammad Al-Marakeby, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, who recently completed a prestigious fully-funded fellowship at the Max Planck Institute for Comparative and International Private Law in Hamburg, Germany. The fellowship…

From Darkness to Light: A Public Lecture on Malcolm X, Decoloniality, and the Spirit of Islam

A photograph shows an African-American man in glasses, speaking with quiet confidence. Besides, a phrase that should resonate with many: From Darkness to Light. Harun Rasiah, a Senior Fellow at the Islam and Global Challenges (IGC) at UIII, delivered a public lecture on Malcolm X, a Black activist and pioneering voice of decolonial thought, hosted…

Examining Anti-Communism and Political Reconciliation in Post-Soeharto Indonesia: Dito Alif Pratama Successfully Defended His Dissertation

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) celebrated another important academic achievement as Dito Alif Pratama successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on June 3, 2026. His dissertation, titled “Ideology, Power Relation, and Political Reconciliation: Nahdlatul Ulama and Muhammadiyah’s Anti-Communism Discourses in the Post-Soeharto Era,” explores how anti-communist narratives continue…

Advancing Classical Scholarship: Dr. ElSamna’s Presentation Unpacks the Conundrum of Hadith Matn Criticism

Depok – In a cooling academic atmosphere, the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held a faculty colloquium on the topic “Investigating ʿĀʾisha’s Istidrākāt as an Epistemic Model for Hadith Criticism,” which was delivered by Dr. Jumana Hazim ElSamna, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional…

Advocating Islamic Hybridity of the Talang Mamak Tribe: Rifqi Nurdiansyah Successfully Defended His Dissertation before the Panel of Examiners

Depok – Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) has unlocked a significant academic milestone, as Rifqi Nurdiansyah successfully defended his doctoral dissertation on May 20, 2026. His achievement marks the first PhD defense at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, representing an important step in the faculty’s growing contribution to scholarly research…

Expanding Role of Halal Certification in Modern Society: A Public Lecture by Ryan Calder

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) hosted a public lecture titled “Halalization in the Global Islamic Economy” on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The event featured Dr. Ryan M. Calder, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Islamic Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University, USA. In light of…

Writing Camp 2026 Encourages Students to Build Discipline and Consistency in Thesis Writing

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), organized the Writing Camp 2026: Shut Up and Write (SHARE) on May 18-19, 2026, at the Meeting Hall on the 7th floor of the Jusuf Kalla Library. Designed specifically for fourth-semester master’s students who are currently writing their theses, the program aims to…

Highlighting the Method From the Field to the Page: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII Hosts Ethnographic Research Workshop

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII)  organized an academic workshop titled “Doing Ethnography: From Fieldwork to Academic Writing” on May 7, 2026, at the Lecturer Hall, 2nd Floor, Faculty A Building. The workshop featured Muhammad Ashraf T.P., an IGC-affiliated Fellow at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, as a…

Negotiating Islam and Science: Dr. Mohammad Aboomar, IGC Affiliated Fellow, Highlights Methodological and Global Dimensions at UIII

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia hosted a public lecture, delivered by Dr. Mohammad Aboomar, an IGC Affiliated Fellow from Dublin City University, Ireland, on the topic “Negotiations of Islam and Science: Methodological Considerations and Global Consequences.” The lecture explored the historical, methodological, and epistemological connections between Islam and…