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…

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…

Exploring Salafism in Contemporary Egypt: Stéphane Lacroix on ‘Twilight of the Saints’

On July 14th, 2025, the Jusuf Kalla Library and the Faculty of Islamic Studies at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held the 14th edition of the Book Forum Series. This special session featured Twilight of the Saints: The History and Politics of Salafism in Contemporary Egypt, a major work by Assoc. Prof. Stéphane Lacroix, a…