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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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FIS UIII Prepares to Boot “Digital Islam” Concentration: Syncing Islamic Studies and Computational Technology

The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at UIII is finalizing plans for a new concentration: the MA in Islamic Studies, Specializing in Digital Islam. This program is designed as a transdisciplinary response, blending the strengths of Islamic scholarship with the growing trend of digital humanities. Highlighting The Distinction of UIII Islamic Studies  Bhirawa Anoraga, the PIC…

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Preserving the Past for the Future: Hasan Rusdi and Islamic Manuscript Heritage in Kalimantan

Despite the accelerating pace of the modern era, marked by digitalization and shifting scholarly priorities, interest in classical Islamic scholarship remains vibrant. For Hasan Rusdi, an alumnus of the MA in Islamic Studies specializing in Classical Islam at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), this intellectual curiosity has taken the form…

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Broadening Opportunities Beyond Academia: UIII Islamic Studies Students Gain Hands-On Experience Through Independent Project Internship

Depok, Indonesia — The Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) continues to strengthen its innovative Independent Project Course, an academic initiative designed to equip students with practical competencies beyond traditional classroom-based learning. The course encourages students to produce creative outputs such as videos and news articles, as well as to undertake…

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