Wednesday 22 November 2017

17 November, 2017: Visit of Prof. Dr. Ibrahim of Prince Songkla Univ. and Prof. Dr. Sukree Langputeh of Fatoni Univ. to IIIT Office


17 November, 2017: KIRKHS-IIUM Book Launching Ceremony


06 November, 2017: Workshop on Textbook Writing Conducted by Prof. Emer. Dr. Abdullah Hassan, Kolej University Islam Selangor (KUIS)

 

12 December, 2017: COURTESY VISIT OF BRO. BESHR JAMAAN ALNAHDI, GENERAL MANAGER OF THE TRAINING CENTER, SALINE WATER CONVERSION CORPORATION (SWCC), KSA TO IIUM AND IIS

 

29 November, 2017: Meeting on Textbook Writing Project with Madinah Open University: Shah Alam


21 November, 2017: National Symposium on “Islamic Epistemology in the Modern Knowledge Perspective” organized by Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia (UAI), Jakarta

The National Symposium on “Islamic Epistemology in the Modern Knowledge Perspective” was held at the Auditorium of Universitas Al Azhar Indonesia (UAI), Jakarta, November 21, 2017. The symposium was officiated by the new Rector of UAI, Prof. Dr. Asep Saefuddin and attended by the chairman of the Al Azhar Foundation, Secretary and 200 participants from different universities from Jakarta, Bandung, Bogor, Yogyakarta and Malang East Java. The Rector expressed his great hope to continue the cooperation with IIIT in the integration of knowledge as a new and prestigious university. He also mentioned a plan to develop UAI as the center of the Islamic Epistemology and Integration of Knowledge which will be chaired by Prof. Dr. Nurhayati Djamas.

Bapak M. Habib Chirzin was invited to deliver the opening speech, where he shared the idea of integration of knowledge, based on the Islamic Epistemology, Islamic World view and the important of maqashid al shariah in the process of integration. Bapak Habib also briefed the audience on the IIIT new policy and programs and the need for strengthening the national, regional and international network.

The invited speakers in the symposium include:

1. Prof. Dr. Mat Rofa Ismail, a senior expert on mathematics and philosophy of science; as the Keynote Speaker.
2. Prof. Dato Dr. Ariff Osman, the Deputy Dean of the Faculty of Medicine of IIUM.
3. Prof. Dr. Imam Suprayogo, former Rector UIN Malang, the initiator of Integration of Knowledge in UIN and IAIN.
4. Dr. dr. Taufiq Pasiak, expert on Neuro science, the Faculty of Medicine, Universitas Sam Ratulangi, Manado. He has written 9 (nine) books on Islam and Neuro Sciences.
5. Prof. Dr. Nurhayati Djamas, the Director of the Islamic Integration and Fundamental Sciences, the former Deputy Rector of Al Azhar University of Indonesia (UAI).

  


06 November, 2017: Seminar on ‘Halal Economy, Hospitality and Maqoshid’ organized by IAIN Salatiga

The seminar on ‘Halal Economy, Hospitality and Maqoshid’ was co-organized by the Sharia Economics and Muslim Intellectual of IAIN (SEIMAN), Islamic Economics Study Group (KSEI) and the Faculty of Islamic Economics and Business, State Islamic Institute of Religion (IAIN Salatiga) was held on November 6, 2017, at IAIN Campus Salatiga, Central Java. The seminar was attended by delegates from different faculties and universities in Salatiga, Semarang, Magelang, Surakarta and Yogyakarta. Bapak Habib Chirzin was invited to deliver a keynote speech on “”The Halal Life Style and Hospitality, and Al Maqashid al Shariah, the Need for the New Textbook Writing and Curriculum Reform in the Universities” where he shared experiences of IIIT in Indonesia and South East Asia and new programs of IIIT in the region.

Prof. Dr. Norma Binti Saad, our resource person from the Kulliyah of Economic and Business Science (KENMS), IIUM presented a paper on “Halal Economy, Industry and Life Style for Sustainable Regional Development in South East Asia” where she shared the experience of IIUM and Malaysia. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Baiquni, the Director of the Post Graduate Studies of Hospitality and Tourism, Universitas Gajah Mada (UGM) Yogyakarta and Dr. Nashir Budiman, the Halal Study Center, Salman ITB Bandung; shared their ideas and experiences on the teaching and coordinating the Halal Hospitality, Halal Industry and Halal Life Style in the universities. The Questions and Answers were very dynamic and the participants were committed to follow up with the study groups on Halal Life Style as the Civilizational Renewal.



Monday 23 October 2017

17 October, 2017: Coordination Meeting for Textbook Launching with Authors KIRKHS-IIUM


14 October, 2017: Gala Dinner to celebrate 85th Anniversary of Jamiyah Singapore

 

13-14 October, 2017: MOU Signing Ceremony between IIIT and Jamiyah in conjunction with International Conference on ‘Role of Muslim NGOs in Promoting Culture of Peace: Challenges and Prospects’ organized by Jamiyah, ISESCO and RABITAH in Singapore


13-14 October, 2017: International Conference on ‘Role of Muslim NGOs in Promoting Culture of Peace: Challenges and Prospects’ organized by Jamiyah, ISESCO and RABITAH in Singapore

 

12 October, 2017: Visit to MUIS (Islamic Religious Council of Singapore)


12 October, 2017: Visit to Muslim Converts’ Association of Singapore


11 October, 2017: Visit to PERGAS (Singapore Islamic Scholars and Religious Teachers Association)


11 October, 2017: Visit to Jamiyah (Muslim Missionary Society) Singapore



08 October, 2017: National Symposium on the Integration and Internationalization of Knowledge organized by IAIN Surakarta

The National Symposium on the Integration and Internationalization of Knowledge was held at the Lor Inn Hotel, Surakarta, October 8, 2017. The symposium has been officiated by the Deputy Rector of IAIN Surakarta Dr. Syamsul Bahri and attended by the delegates from UIN, IAIN and other public state universities and private universities from Central and East Java. MOU signing between IIIT and UIN, IAIN and there other institutions was signed by Prof. Dato Wira Jamil Osman on behalf of IIIT.

Prof. Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman also presented a talk on "Integration and Internationalization, Towards World Class University and Building a University Forum" and Prof. Dr. Torla Hassan, the former Deputy Rector of Academic Affairs, IIUM, presented an enlightening paper on the 'The Integration of Knowledge and Internationalization; the Experiences from IIUM and Malaysia".

Prof. Dato Wira Dr. Jamil Osman and Prof. Dr. Torla also attended a lunch meeting with the Rector, Deputy Rector and Director of Faculty Education and the Director International Relation of Universitas Negeri Sebelas Maret (UNS) and a dinner meeting with the Rector, Deputy Rector and Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies, Coordinator of the textbook writing and the Director International Relation of Universitas Muhammadiyah Surakarta (UMS).

  

06 – 07 November, 2017: International Conference on ‘Islamic Studies, Education and Sciences: Prospect and Challenges - East and West’ organized by IAIN Salatiga

The ‘International Conference on the Islamic Studies, Education and Sciences: Prospect and Challenges , East and West’ was held at the Laras Ati Hotel, and the auditorium of IAIN Salatiga on 6 to 7 November, 2017. The conference was officiated by the Director General of the Islamic Education of the Ministry of Religious Affairs RI,  Prof. Dr. Kamaruddin Amin and the Rector of IAIN Salatiga Prof. Dr. Rahmad Haryadi. The conference was attended by delegates from several UIN, IAIN, University Diponegoro and other public state universities and private universities from Central Java, East Java, West Java and Sumatera.

Prof. Dr. Alinoor bin Abdul Kadir, a mathematician and philosopher of sciences, of UKM, presented a  paper on "The Philosophy of Sciences, Mathematics Education and Integration of Knowledge in Muslim and the Melayu Nusantara History" and another speaker Prof. Dr. Agus Purwanto of ITS presented a paper on the Integration of the @Natural Sciences with the reference to Trensains Experiences". They have got great feedbacks and responses from the participants. Other invited speakers include:

1.  Prof. Dr. Bunyamin Maftuh, Director of Career and Human Resources Competence, Ministry of Research and Higher Education.
2. Prof. Dr. Mohd Roslan Bin Mohd Nor, Department of Islamic History & Civilization, Academy of Islamic Studies, University of Malaya
3.  Prof. Dr. Rizwanur Rahman, School of Arabic and African Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University
4.  Prof. Muhamad Ali, Ph.D, Department of Religious Studies, University of California Riverside, USA
5.  Dr. Norwanto, Ph.D, English Education Department, IAIN Salatiga


22 October, 2017: Workshop on Quranic Knowledge in the Curriculum of an Integrated Islamic Schools in Cambodia, Phnom Penh

  

07 October, 2017 Visit of Prof. Dr. Syahrin Harahap, UIN Medan to IIIT


28 September, 2017: Training on ‘How to use your brain Creatively’ by Prof. Dr. Yousuf Islam, Vice Chancelor, Daffodil International University, Dhaka


08 – 09 September, 2017: MSAK Leadership Training Program co-organized by IIIT South Korea. Prof. Dr. M. Fauzan Nordin was invited as IIIT Resource Person


Monday 4 September 2017

09 – 11 August, 2017: International Conference on ‘The Islamic University: Distinctions and Contributions, especially in the process of Integration/Islamization of Knowledge’ organized by UIN Antasari at Aria Barito Hotel, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan

The International Conference on The Integration of Knowledge in the Universities with the theme: The Islamic University: Distinctions and Contributions in the process of Integration/Islamization of Knowledge held on Wednesday-Friday, August 09-11, 2017, at Aria Barito Hotel, Banjarmasin, South Kalimantan.

The significant of this conference that it was a common commitment and common endeavour to develop the Model of Integration of Knowledge in the Islamic Universities, the state and private universities especially in the momentum of the conversion and development of state Islamic Institute of Islamic Studies from IAIN to UIN (State Islamic Universities), in Indonesia, from Aceh to Ambon, Moluccas.

The conference was attended by 200 participants, including 35 delegates from the different UIN, IAIN and STAIN, UGM Yogyakarta, Udayana Univ Bali; including the Rector of Muhammadiyah Univertsity of Banjarmasin, Prof. Dr. Khairuddin; Deputy Rector for Academic Affairs UIN Sultan Thoha Saifuddin , Jambi, Dr. Suadi, etc

IIIT was invited to share  the best practices and experiences in Integration of Knowledge in the special session on  Integration of Islam and Science in Different Disciplines. Prof Dr. Mat Rofa Ismail (Universiti Putra Malaysia) presented a paper on Methodology of Epistemological Integration: Prolegomena of Islamic Methodology" and Prof. Dr. Hazizan Mohd Noon (International Islamic University of Malaysia) presented a paper on  “Application of Islamic Concept of Knowledge In Social Sciences: The Case of International IslamicUniversity Malaysia".

The organizer also invited two former Rectors of UIN Syarief Hidayatullah Jakarta, and UIN Sunan Kalijaga, Yogyakarta; who initiated two different concept of Integration of Knowledge, in a panel Session ön Islamic University and the Paradigm of Integration of Science, Prof. Dr. Azyumardi Azra, CBE (UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta) presented a paper on “From IAIN to UIN; The Strengthening of Distinctive Indonesian Islamic Studies " and Prof. Dr. M. Amin Abdullah, M.A (UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta) on “Religion, Science and Culture Integration and Interconnection Paradigm of Science"" and also Prof. Dr. Shahid Rahman  (Universite Charles-de-Gaulle Lille) presented a paper on "The Notion of Unified Science in the Role of the Humanities within the University".  Prof. Dr. Phil. Noorhaidi Hasan, M. Phil., MA (UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta) presented a paper on "Integration between Islam and Science: Models, Challenges, and Opportunities".

Aside from two plenary sessions, there have been 4 Parallel paper presentation, by paper presenters from the different Universities.

Parallel Session IA:

1- Dr. H. M. Nazir & Imam Hanafi :  ''A Research Paradigm-Based Integration", UIN Sultan Syarief Kasim, Riau
2- Syamsuri Ali,  Kamran Asat Irsyady, Ruslan Abdul Ghofur : "The Ark of Integrative–Prismatic Science", UIN Raden Intan Lampung
3- Dr. H. Suaidi, MA; "Trans-Integrated Paradigm: Seeking a Different Alternative in Transforming an Islamic Institute to be a Full-Fledge University"; UIN Sultan Thaha Saifuddin Jambi
4- Muhammad Rusydi @Integrasi dan Interrelasi Ilmu pada Sungai Pengetahuan UIN Antasari: An Inside Look", UIN Antasari

Parallel Session IIA:

1- Wardani, "The Place of The Qur’an in Indonesian Moslem Scholars’ Thought on Integration of Knowledge ", UIN Antasari
2 - Reza Fahmi Haji Abdurrachim, "The Effect Of Integration On Islam– Psychology (Study At Ushuluddin Faculty At State Islamic University Of Imam Bonjol)", UIN Imam Bonjol Padang
3 - Mujiburohman Abul Abas, " Putting An Islamic University Into Work", UIN Antasari
4 Muhamad Imaduddin, "Integrating Indonesian Cultural Legacies and Religious Values for Empowering Nationalism through Science Education for Sustainable Dovelopment (SESD)" IAIN Ponorogo

Parallel Session IB:

1- Roikhan Muhammad Aziz, “From Islamization To Integration Toward Reflexivity In Islam And Science", UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta
2 Muqarramah S.Kurdi, “Reconstruction of Curriculum at Islamic Higher Education Science Integration Based: TheTheory and Applications", UIN Antasari
3 Siti Robiah, Yogi Wilga Wiratama “Development of Biology Learning Tool that Integrated with Imtaq (Iman and Taqwa)”, FKIP Universitas Islam Riau
4 Saifuddin Universitas Islam, "Agenda Integrasi Ilmu", UIN Antasari
5. Rahimin Affandi Abdul Rahim, Ahmad Farid Abd Jalal, "Kitab Jawi Sebagai Karya Intelektual Melayu Islam : Antara Tradisi Dan Kritikan", Universiti Malaya, Malaysia'

Parallel Session IIB:

1 Bashori, “Implementation Model of Integration of Science at the State Islamic University and its Contribution",  STAI Tuanku Tambusai Pasir Pengaraian, Riau
2- Muhammad Zainal Abidin, “Islamisasi Ilmu ataukah Pengilmuan Islam: Studi Model Penerapan Integrasi Islam Dan Ilmu Pada Perguruan Tinggi Keagamaan Islam Di Indonesia", UIN Antasari
3- Mila Hasanah, “The Development Model Of Integration Of Science At The State Islamic University (Perspective Isma’il Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986 M) And Syed Muhammad Naquif Al-Attas (1931)"; UIN Antasari
4 Anis Fuadah Z, “Menghidupkan Nilai Karakter Berbasis Kurikulum LVEP", UIN Syarif Hidayatullah Jakarta,


The participants saw the significance of this conference that it was a common commitment and common endeavour to develop the Model of Integration of Knowledge in the Islamic Universities, the state and private universities especially in the momentum of the conversion and development of state Islamic Institute of Islamic Studies, From IAIN to UIN (State Islamic Universities), in Indonesia, from Aceh to Ambon, Moluccas.