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Profile/Phylosophy/Vision/Mision/Brief
history of the University &
Malaisia
About the University The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) offers students a unique opportunity for academic excellence and individual growth. The University is committed to a rigourous, comprehensive approach to higher learning. IIUM regards knowledge as a trust from Allah to be utilised, in accordance with Hisguidance, for the benefit of human life. Thus, the University honours intellectualenquiry, considering the quest for knowledge to be an act of worship. By integratingsources of revealed knowledge with an arts and sciences curriculum the Universitycontributes both to the enrichment of the intellectual tradition and the advancement ofthe individual and society. The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) was founded in 1983 by the Government of Malaysia and co-sponsored initially by the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) and some Muslim countries. The Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, directed in 1982 the Ministry of Education to plan for the establishment of the International Islamic University in Malaysia and a coordinating committee under the Ministry of Education was formed to actualize the project by May 1983. The University was established under the Malaysian (Company Act) so as to allow the university to use English as the medium of instruction. This is due to the fact that Malaysian law does not allow a public university to use the medium of instruction other than Bahasa Malaysia. Close links have been established between IIUM and such national and international institutions as the League of Islamic Universities, the International Association of Universities, and the Association of Commonwealth Universities. Affiliations with local businesses have enabled IIUM students to gain practical work experience in the application of their chosen disciplines in industry, in addition to their normal campus-based course work. The first group of 153 students graduated from IIUM in 1987, and the University takes pride in the fact that its graduates have made a significant impact in Malaysia, as well as in many other countries. They have demonstrated excellence not only in the public and private sectors, but also in universities throughout the world where they have completed higher studies. Students
IIUM Logo 1-the symbol of the Al-Qur'an; 2-the symbol of the Kaabah; 3-the eight domes pointing in eight directions; and 4-the eight outer domes. THE SYMBOL OF THE QUR'AN
The central position of the symbol implies that the University upholds the supremacy of Allah's knowledge, wisdom and words above all human knowledge. THE SYMBOL OF THE KAABAH
THE EIGHT DOMES POINTING IN EIGHT DIRECTIONS
In terms of specialization they point in different directions, but the various academic principles are in fact united by the principle of 'Ibadah and subservience to the 'Aqidah (belief), Shari'ah (law) and Akhlaq (ethics) of Islam. This common principle is represented by the colour of gold sprouting from the square symbol of the Kaabah. THE EIGHT OUTER DOMES
About the University: Vision & Mision
VISION
Revitalizes the intellectual dynamism of Islam and the Muslim Ummah;
Integrates Islamic revealed knowledge and values in all academic disciplines
and educational activities; Seeks
to restore a leading and progressive role of the Muslim Ummah in all branches
of knowledge;
To produce better quality intellectuals, professionals and scholars by integrating the qualities of faith (iman), knowledge (`ilm), and good character (akhlaq) to serve as agents of comprehensive and balanced progress as well as sustainable development in Malaysia and in the Muslim world. To promote the concept of Islamisation of human knowledge in teaching, research, consultancy, dissemination of knowledge and the development of academic excellence in this university. To nurture the quality of holistic excellence which is imbued with Islamic moral-spiritual values, in the process of learning, teaching, research, consultancy, publication, administration and student life. To exemplify an international community of dedicated intellectuals, scholars, professionals, officers and workers who are motivated by the islamic world-view and code of ethics as an integral part of their work culture. To enhance intercultural understanding and foster civilization dialogues in Malaysia as well as across communities and nations. To develop an environment
which instils commitment for life-long learning and a deep sense of social
responsibility among staff and students.
To re-establish, with Allah's help, the primacy of Islam in all fields of knowledge consistent with the Islamic tradition of the pursuit of knowledge and truth, as reflected by those pioneering works of early Islamic scholars and thinkers that Prophet Muhammad (peace by upon him). To revive the ancient Islamic tradition of learning where knowledge was propagated and sought after in the spirit of submission to Allah (Tawhid). To widen the choices open to the Muslim Ummah in higher education through the establishment of an Islamic institution of higher learning which seeks to excel in all forms of academic achievements. The University endeavours to achieve these objectives by providing
courses of study leading to
recognised bachelor degrees and higher (post-graduate) degrees, using Islam
as the guiding principle of learning and teaching in its academic, research
and student development programmes.
JAN. 12, 1982 - The decision to establish an International Islamic University in Malaysia was made known by the Honorable Prime Minister of Malaysia, Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad in Kuala Lumpur. FEB. 12, 1982 - The concept paper for the establishment of the International Islamic University Malaysia was approved by the Prime Minister and the Malaysian Cabinet under the supervision of the Minister of Education, Dato' Dr. Sulaiman Daud. A Steering Committee was set up to coordinate the establishment of International Islamic University Malaysia. 1982 - Professor Dr. Ariffin Suhaimi of the University of Pertanian was appointed by the Minister of Education to be the coordinator of the project. AUG. 1982 - The 13th O.I.C Islamic Foreign Ministers' meeting held in Niamey, Niger endorsed Malaysia's proposal for the establishment of the International Islamic University in Malaysia. MAY 1983 - Several countries from the Organizations of Islamic Conference (O.I.C) agreed to co-sponsor the establishment of International Islamic University Malaysia. MAY 10, 1983 - The International Islamic University Malaysia was officially established. MAY 20, 1983 - International Islamic University Malaysia obtained its establishment Order from H.M. The King of Malaysia. MAY 27, 1983 - International Islamic University Malaysia Board of Governors held its first meeting. JUL. 1, 1983 - HRH The Sultan of Pahang was appointed as the first Constitutional Head of the University. JUL. 15, 1983 - First intake of 153 students. SEP. 3, 1983 - The Right Honourable Tun Hussien Onn was appointed as the first President of the University. SEP. 16, 1983 - University Senate was established. DEC. 1, 1983 - Prof. Dr. Abdul Rauf from Egypt was appointed as the first Rector of the University. JUL. 17, 1988 - Dato' Seri Anwar Ibrahim, as the Minister of Education, was appointed as the 2nd President of the University after the demise of Tun Hussein Onn. DEC. 1, 1988 - Dr. Abdul Hamid A. Sulayman from Saudi Arabia was appointed as the 2nd Rector of the University. AUG. 1993 - Dato' Seri Dr. Mahathir Mohamad laid the foundation stone of the IIUM Gombak Campus. DEC. 1996 - The Kulliyyah of Laws in Gombak Campus was completed. JAN. 1997 - The Kulliyyah of Economics & Management Sciences and Kulliyyah of Engineering were transferred to Gombak Campus. 1998 - The Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge & Human Sciences was transferred to the Gombak Campus. JUL. 1, 1999 - Dato' Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak was appointed as the 3rd President of the University. APR. 5, 1999 - Prof. Mohd. Kamal Hassan was appointed as the 3rd Rector of the University. JAN. 2000 - The Kulliyyah of Architecture & Environmental Design was transferred to Gombak Campus. MAR. 1, 2000 - Tan Seri Dato'
Seri Sanusi Junid was appointed as the 4th President of the IIUM.
The host of IIUM, Malaysia, has rightly been called "the land of eternal summer." Situated in Southeast Asia, just north of the equator, Malaysia is eight hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. The country is composed of two regions: Peninsular Malaysia, at the southernmost tip of Mainland Asia, and the states of Sarawak and Sabah on the island of Borneo. To the south of Malaysia are Singapore and Indonesia, to the north Thailand, and to the east the Philippines. Served by more than 23 international airlines, Malaysia's capital is approximately a 45 minute flight from Singapore, two and a half hours from Bangkok, and six hours from Tokyo. Malaysia is sunny, warm, and humid throughout the year, so clothing should be light. Temperatures range from 21 to 32 degrees Celsius; annual rainfall is from 200 cm to 250 cm. Although it can rain at any time, rainfall usually occurs in the afternoons. The wet season is usually from October to February. A diversity of ethnic and religious communities make up Malaysia's twenty million people. The largest group is the Malays, who profess Islam and are considered the main indigenous community. Other major communities include the Chinese, the Indians, the Orang Asli (the aborigines); and many different tribal groups, especially in Sabah and Sarawak. Malaysia's official religion is Islam, with freedom of worship guaranteed by the Federal Constitution. In addition to Islam, the main religions are Buddhism, Hinduism, Christianity, and Taoism, and there are mosques, temples and churches throughout the country. Major festivals include Eid ul-Fitr, Chinese New Year, Deepavali, and Christmas. Numerous other festivals are celebrated throughout the year. The official language of Malaysia is Bahasa Melayu. English, Tamil, and various Chinese dialects, are also widely spoken throughout the country. Various places of interest
are easily accessible from the International Islamic University
campuses, including the numerous landmarks, monuments, museums, parks and
gardens, tourist centres, and mosques of Kuala Lumpur and Shah Alam. During
vacation periods, student may wish to sample Malaysia's multitude of beaches,
tropical rain forests, highland areas, and historic sites, or stay with
local families.
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