A Royal Presence and Manuscript Scholarship Enrich FIS Conference on Southeast Asian Islamic Heritage

Depok – The International Conference on Manuscripts and the Diversity of Islam(s) in Southeast Asia, held by the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), in collaboration with the Center for Islamic Manuscripts and Written Cultures (IMWC), continued with a series of parallel academic panels that brought together diverse perspectives on manuscripts,…

International Conference at FIS UIII Highlights the Intellectual Heritage and Global Impact of Southeast Asian Islamic Manuscripts

Manuscripts are much more than historical documents. They are records of intellectual journeys, scholarly networks, educational traditions, and cultural encounters Jamhari Makruf – Rector of UIII Depok – The Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS), Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) successfully convened a landmark international conference centered on Manuscripts and the Diversity of Islam(s) in Southeast…

Summer Course on Islamic Manuscripts and Texts (SCRIPTS) 2026

Call For Applications: Summer Course on Islamic Manuscripts and Texts (SCRIPTS) 2026 SCRIPTS Packages Public Pack IDR 350,000,- IDR 500,000,- The seats are limited Benefits: *Please note that only the selected candidates will be notified for payment information. UIII Community Pack IDR 200,000,- IDR 300,000,- The seats are limited Benefits: *Please note that only the…

FIS UIII Scholar Promotes Decolonizing Islamic Studies at the World Decolonization Forum in Istanbul, Türkiye

Depok – Dr. Muhammad Al-Marakeby, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII), recently represented the faculty at the World Decolonization Forum, held in Istanbul, Türkiye, on May 11–12, 2026. Bringing together leading scholars, intellectuals, and researchers from around the world, the forum served as a global platform for rethinking…

Advancing Classical Scholarship: Dr. ElSamna’s Presentation Unpacks the Conundrum of Hadith Matn Criticism

Depok – In a cooling academic atmosphere, the Faculty of Islamic Studies (FIS) at Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) held a faculty colloquium on the topic “Investigating ʿĀʾisha’s Istidrākāt as an Epistemic Model for Hadith Criticism,” which was delivered by Dr. Jumana Hazim ElSamna, a lecturer at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Universitas Islam Internasional…

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…