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…

Advancing the Digital Islam Concentration: FIS UIII Hosts Curriculum Forum under the UIII–Fulbright Specialist Program

Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) hosted a curriculum-focused forum with Fulbright Specialist Prof. Lisa J. Abendroth, the Hoffman Melrose Toro Endowed Professor of Marketing Innovation at the University of St. Thomas, Minnesota to strengthen the new MA in Islamic Studies, Specializing in Digital Islam under the…

When Algorithms Meet Destiny: Exploring the Universe’s Design in UIII’s Digital Islam Class with a Former UNEP Data Expert

Can the universe be understood as code? For students of Islamic Studies, this is not just a technical question but a theological limitation. Depok — Recently, we had the privilege of witnessing this profound intersection during the lecture “Simulation Theory: Decoding the Algorithmic Garden,” featuring Saiful Ridwan, Founder of the Algorithmic Garden Framework and former Chief of…

Illuminating the Study of Religion: Dr. Yahya Jahangiri Inspires Critical Approaches at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) successfully hosted a distinguished guest lecture featuring Dr. Yahya Jahangiri Suhrawardi, Cultural Counselor of the Embassy of the Islamic Republic of Iran. The session offered students valuable insights into theological foundations, methodology, and critical perspectives in the study of religion. The lecture commenced…

Building Bridges of Faith and Scholarship: Dr. Mahmoud Afifi Strengthens Qur’anic Studies at FIS UIII

Depok — The morning of 23rd February 2026 marked a quiet but meaningful moment at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII). With the Rector’s Decree coming into force, Dr. Mahmoud Ali Gomaa Afifi officially joined the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), bringing with him years of experience in Qur’anic studies and a passion for building bridges—between classical…

From Gaza to Depok: Dr. Jumana Elsamna Brings the Heart of Hadith Studies to FIS UIII

Depok — A new chapter unfolds at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), with the arrival of Dr. Jumana Elsamna in February 2026. Dr. Elsamna officially joins the Faculty of Islamic Studies, bringing the story and spirit of a Palestinian scholar from Gaza into UIII’s Turath Islam Program. A specialist in Hadith…

Get To Know Dr. Maryam Qonitat: Nurturing Hadith Scholarship in the MA Turath Islam, Faculty of Islamic Studies UIII

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at UIII warmly welcomes Maryam Qonitat, Lc., M.IRKH., Ph.D., a scholar dedicated to bringing the depth of turath (classical heritage) into the modern classroom. Having completed her undergraduate studies at Al-Azhar University, Cairo, followed by an M.Irk and Ph.D. at the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), Dr. Maryam…

The Power of Interpretation: Ecology, Humanity, and the Al-Azhar Legacy in the Scholarship of Dr. Salahuddin Ayyub

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at UIII welcomes a distinguished expert in the field of Al-Qur’an and Exegesis (Tafsir), Dr. Salahuddin Ayyub Fakhruddin. A “pure” alumnus of the prestigious Al-Azhar University in Cairo, where he completed his Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctorate degrees, Dr. Salahuddin brings a deep, original, and contemporary perspective to the…

Global Expertise, Classical Foundations: Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, Introduces Four New Lecturers

Depok — The Faculty of Islamic Studies, UIII, proudly welcomes four new lecturers who will strengthen its academic profile in Islamic studies, particularly within the Turath Islam Program. The newly appointed faculty members bring diverse scholarly backgrounds and international experience, reflecting the university’s commitment to advancing global academic excellence. Featuring Distinguished Scholars Dr. Salahuddin Ayyub…

Building Global Academic Bridges: Dr. Haula Noor’s Fellowship at Northwestern University, US

The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), proudly celebrates the achievement of Dr. Haula Noor, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, who has been awarded a prestigious fellowship as a Buffett–EDGS Visiting Scholar (BEVS), a fully funded fellowship by the Equality Development and Globalization Studies (EDGS) program at Northwestern…