Leading the Way in Shaping A Model of Scholarship: Grounded in Traditions, Engaged with Contemporary Academia

Looking ahead, the trajectory of Islamic studies at higher education institutions in Indonesia appears both vibrant and promising. With institutions such as UIII leading the way in shaping a model of scholarship that is at once grounded in the Islamic scholarly tradition and engaged with contemporary academia, and with Indonesian universities expanding postgraduate programmes and…

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…

With Gratitude and Warm Wishes, FIS UIII Bids Farewell to Prof. Ayman Shihadeh

The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), held a small farewell lunch on 25 November 2025 to conclude Prof. Ayman Shihadeh’s fellowship period as an IGC Senior Fellow, which took place from 8 October to 26 November 2025. Prof. Shihadeh, an esteemed intellectual historian of the Islamic world at SOAS University…