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…