IIUI mission is to transform the society by promoting education, training, research, technology, and collaboration for reconstruction of human thought in all its forms on the foundations of Islam.
IIUI mission is to transform the society by promoting education, training, research, technology, and collaboration for reconstruction of human thought in all its forms on the foundations of Islam.
IIUI vision to be an excellent University in diversity, knowledge, research, and innovation for the benefits of society and the Muslim Ummah.
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Pakistan is the first ideological state on the world’s map after Madeena, which came into existence after numerous sacrifices and hardships and now future of the country depends upon youth, they should devote themselves to provide valuable leadership for prosperity and stability of Pakistan. These views were expressed by Professor Dr Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman Vice President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) during his address in “14th Islamic training program for leaders scout camp” organized by Dawah Academy of the university. He urged the participants to use holy Quran as a source of guidance and recitation of the Holy Book must be their daily routine. Dr Sajid ur Rehman said it is quite unfortunate that such resolutions were passed in the country which narrated religion and state as separate, which is totally repugnant to teachings of Islam. He said moral behaviour is a real asset of a human being which leads him towards contentment of soul and peace. He added that Prophet (PBUH) should be ideal of our leadership because that leadership can change the fate of the country. He stressed on the students to offer prayer and apply Islamic teachings in their practical life. He was of the view that students should equip themselves with contemporary knowledge as it is vital to cope with the challenges of the hour. He urged the youth to study life of Holy Prophet (PBUH) as it would bring revolution in their lives and would lead them to success. He said students should devote themselves for the country and promotion of teachings of the holy Prophet (PBUH). At the end, certificates of completion of the program were distributed among the scouts.
Islam is religion of peace which not only stresses on protection of human rights but also urges its followers to guard the prerogatives of their society fellows, Muslims have guidance from Quran and Sunnah, both these introduce them to promote peace, brotherhood and help those who face problems. These views were expressed by Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), on the occasion of concluding ceremony of the two-day certificate course on “International Humanitarian Law and Islamic Law” which was jointly organized by Department of Law Faculty of Shariah and Law and International Committee of Red Cross (ICRC) at IIUI. Head of delegation of ICRC Dr Paul Castella, Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman Vice President IIUI, (Dr Zia ul Haq Dean Faculty of Shariah and Law, teachers of department and students of the course were also present on the occasion. Dr Al-Draiweesh said vision of IIUI is to promote peace and brotherhood. There is a dire need of cooperation between university and the organizations which are working for the betterment of humanity and protection of human rights. He stressed on the need for holding further courses of same nature. He urged the students and teachers to build real image of Islam and introduce the world with actual message of the religion which is service of human beings. He said that such courses and cooperation between IIUI and ICRC would pave the way to protection of humanitarian laws. Speaking on the occasion, Paul Castella said core mission of ICRC is to protect the humanity, and same message of Islam that is why majority of its employees are Muslim who work with devotion for the sacred cause. He was of the view that we should work for protection of rights without discrimination of race and gender, and ICRC will remain committed to promote this cause. He also lauded the commitment of Islamic scholars for helping ICRC in achievements of its objectives. In his vote of thanks, Dr Zia ul Haq thanked the President IIUI for his support for providing enormous opportunity to participants to broaden their vision regarding humanitarian law and Islamic teachings. He termed the course as great success. At the end of the ceremony, exchange of souvenirs took place from the both sides. Earlier, lunch was arranged for the participants of the course.
President International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI), Dr Ahmed Yousif Al-Draiweesh called on Executive Director of Islamic Solidarity Fund of the Organization of Islamic Cooperation Mr. Ibrahim bin Abdullah al-Khazeem and apprised him about the achievements, progress and financial requirements of the university.
The Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue, (IRD) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and Intersections, International New York, USA are jointly organized International conference on “Grassroots Approaches to US – Pakistan Relations” at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Prominent American and Pakistani, academicians and religious leaders took part in roundtable discussion. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President, IIUI, Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President (Academics) and Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal, Head Dept. of English were also present on the occasion. In his welcoming address Dr. Ahmad Yousif said true Muslim leaderships always struggled for peace and brotherhood in the world and they are also struggling for promoting peace and harmony. The cooperation between the religious leaderships of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Pakistan for supporting international peace and harmony is continued for a number of decades through organization of Islamic Countries, World Muslim League and some educational institutions such as International Islamic University Islamabad. He has said that the role of the Religious Leaderships in International Peace and Security” is among the important issues that imperatively need to be discussed at such forums because of the importance of the role that the religious leadership plays in the Muslim World on one hand and the great responsibility that lies on their shoulders towards working for the overall good of humanity and strengthening the cause of globe peace and security. He further said that peace is one of the main pillars of life and religion. Ideological peace is the reason behind the stability of a society and one of the main sources of ideological peace is the moderation of Islam. He said that religious scholars should spread the message of moderation of Islam and discourage the extremism. Another source of ideological peace in the society is the role of Masajid, Maddaris and universities. The Ulema and scholars must educate the young generation about ideological peace. In the first round of the consortium co director of the event and worthy guest Mr. Reverend Robert Chase from USA pleased to be a participant of consortium of such important cause. He wished to have more dialogues and interactions with scholars of both the countries for the cause to bring the people from both sides closer. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed thanked all the guest and participants of the conference. He said that the conference would help to promote and strengthen the public opinion about US Pakistan Relations. At the end the participants actively participated in a round table discussion on “What Faith-based and Grassroots Leaders can do to address Issues of US-Pakistan Relations”. The second round of the conference will continue with the titled “Identifying Major Impediments in Improving US-Pakistan Relations and the Role Faith and Grassroots Leaders in Tackling with these Impediments today in Sareena hotel Islamabad.
The Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue, (IRD) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) and Intersections, International New York, USA are jointly organized International conference on “Grassroots Approaches to US – Pakistan Relations” at Islamabad Serena Hotel. Prominent American and Pakistani, academicians and religious leaders took part in roundtable discussion. Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, Prof. Dr. Sahibzada Sajid ur Rehman, Vice President, IIUI, Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President (Academics) and Dr. Munawar Iqbal Gondal, Head Dept. of English were also present on the occasion. In his welcoming address Dr. Ahmad Yousif said true Muslim leaderships always struggled for peace and brotherhood in the world and they are also struggling for promoting peace and harmony. The cooperation between the religious leaderships of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and Islamic Republic of Pakistan for supporting international peace and harmony is continued for a number of decades through organization of Islamic Countries, World Muslim League and some educational institutions such as International Islamic University Islamabad. He has said that the role of the Religious Leaderships in International Peace and Security” is among the important issues that imperatively need to be discussed at such forums because of the importance of the role that the religious leadership plays in the Muslim World on one hand and the great responsibility that lies on their shoulders towards working for the overall good of humanity and strengthening the cause of globe peace and security. He further said that peace is one of the main pillars of life and religion. Ideological peace is the reason behind the stability of a society and one of the main sources of ideological peace is the moderation of Islam. He said that religious scholars should spread the message of moderation of Islam and discourage the extremism. Another source of ideological peace in the society is the role of Masajid, Maddaris and universities. The Ulema and scholars must educate the young generation about ideological peace. In the first round of the consortium co director of the event and worthy guest Mr. Reverend Robert Chase from USA pleased to be a participant of consortium of such important cause. He wished to have more dialogues and interactions with scholars of both the countries for the cause to bring the people from both sides closer. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed thanked all the guest and participants of the conference. He said that the conference would help to promote and strengthen the public opinion about US Pakistan Relations. At the end the participants actively participated in a round table discussion on “What Faith-based and Grassroots Leaders can do to address Issues of US-Pakistan Relations”. The second round of the conference will continue with the titled “Identifying Major Impediments in Improving US-Pakistan Relations and the Role Faith and Grassroots Leaders in Tackling with these Impediments today in Sareena hotel Islamabad.
Participants of 14th Islamic Orientation Programme (IOP)
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) and Cooperation with the Saudi Judicial Academic Society, the Society working under the Higher Judicial Institute, Imam Muhammad bin Saud Islamic University, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The one who belongs to a remote area faces harsh and intense circumstances to peruse one’s educational aims. Abdul Basit Ali, resident of Faqirwali town in Bahawalnagar district of Southern Punjab faced same situation but his zeal and zest for the education paved the way to success. Abdul Basit, student of Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering in International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), passed Fsc exam with distinction from Degree College Haroonabad by wining Prime minister’s ICT merit scholarship in IIUI.
Organizers of 1st ISLAMIAN’s Art Exhibition 2013 Syed Hassaan Ali Shah, Ch. Waseem Sajjad & Usman Yaqoob called on Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) at his office and presented him a painting made by Usman Yaqoob.
Motamar al-Alam al-Islami has worked to encourage a shared identity among Muslims regardless of country and politics and it actively engaged the wider world in matters of promoting peace, justice and well being. These views were expressed by Dr. Gavin D. Brockett, Associate Professor of Middle East and Islamic History at Wilfrid Laurier University, Ontario, Canada, while delivering a lecture titled “Muslim World United and the Role of Motamar Al-Alam Islami” which was organized by Iqbal International Institute for Research and Dialogue of International Islamic University, Islamabad here on Monday. The lecture was presided over by Director General Shariah Academy, Dr Tahir Mansoori.
Arabic Language Centre at Faculty of Arabic of International Islamic University has started a functional Arabic short course for Deans and Directors of university. First class in this regard was held on Monday where Dr Hafiz Muhammad Bashir, Dean Faculty of Arabic welcomed the participants of the course and briefed them about the contents and techniques of the course. He said Arabic is official language of the university and it is necessary for all the heads officials to get familiar with it. The 2- month course will focus on making officials familiar about basic written and spoken Arabic language.
Launching ceremony of the book titled “ Press and Politics: Role of Print Media during PNA Movement against Bhutto” by Dr Noor Fatima, Chair Person of department of Politics and International Relations, International Islamic University Islamabad (IIUI) held at Alternative Media and Research (SAMAR) office. Senior journalist M. Ziauddin presided over the ceremony while many researchers, journalists and renowned figures including Nasir Zaidi, Raza Rumi, Mazahar Arif and Dr. Nabi Bux Jumani, Dean Faculty of social sciences IIUI were also present on the occasion. 
Department of Dawah & Islamic Civilization, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has organized a unique Islamic exhibition titled as “The Use of different type of modern information media to spread Islam”. Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director Female Campus, IIUI, Fouzia Saeed, Lecturer, Faculty of Usuluddin (Female) were chief guests on the occasion. The exhibition aims to provide a platform for students to experience and explore creativity, personality development and to correct the misunderstood image of Islam.
Dr. Naeem Ahmad, Assistant Professor, Dept. of Physics, Faculty of Basic & Applied Sciences of the International Islamic University, Islamabad presented research paper titled “Ion irradiation effects and magnetization reversal in (Ni80Fe20)100-XCoX nanowires and nanotubes” in an international conference titled “12th joint Intermag / MMM”, organized by the American Institute of Physics in Chicago, Illinois, USA and another research paper in the poster session. He also discussed with the scientists in USA and Europe to enhance collaboration with International Islamic University Islamabad in research work and exchange of students.
Department of Bioinformatics and Biotechnology (BI&BT) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has organized a seminar “Recent Advances in Molecular Biology Techniques related to Parasitic Infections”. Prof. Dr. Luca Rossi, Vice Dean University of Turin, Italy was the guest speaker on the occasion while Dr. Jabar Zaman Khan Khattak, Chairman, BI & BT, IIUI chaired the seminar. Dr. Muhammad Sher, Dean Faculty of Basis & Applied Sciences and a large number of students also attended the seminar. While addressing to the seminar Dr. Jabar Zaman Khattak, conveyed the message of Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI that to develop a better research work and awareness of latest development in the western universities, the International Islamic University, Islamabad shall organize interenational seminar and workshops.
In recognition of the performance of teachers, staff and students the International Institute of Islamic Economics of International Islamic University (IIUI) organized award ceremonies at male and female campuses of the university separately. The ceremonies were presided over by Dr. Asad Zaman, Director General of International Institute of Islamic Economics (IIIE). Ceremony held in the female campus was attended by Shagufta Haroon, Director Academics, Dr. Zaitoon Begum, Director Female Campus, female students and faculty members while in male campus it was attended by Head School of Islamic Economics, Dr. Pervez Zamurd Janjua, Dr. Yaseen, Dr. Noor ul Hasani, Ather Rafique, staff members and a large number of students.
The International Islamic University (IIUI) organized Mehfil e Mushaira which was last activity of 25th cultural week and silver jubilee celebrations. Renowned poet Iftikhar Arif was the chief guest on the occasion while Aslam Ansari presided over the ceremony, both poets and recited their famous poems and Ghazals. Famous poets of twin cities and from various parts of the country including Jalil Aali, Khalid Masood, Abid Sial, Habib ur Rehman Asim, Dr. Rawish Nadeem, Shahab Safdar, Hatim Siddiqui, Ehsan Akbar, Dr. Abrar Omer Atta Turab, Hairan Khattak and Ismail Gohar recited their poetry. Literary figures and a large number of students of the university attended the event. Remember this was the last activity of the 25th Cultural Week & Silver Jubilee celebrations of the university.
The colourful 25th cultural week and silver jubilee celebration of International Islamic University (IIUI) in female campus concluded here on Friday. Prize distribution ceremony was the last activity of the mega event which was held in the female campus of the university.
Department of Urdu of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) held a lecture on “ Iqbal & New Generation” at Central Library, in connection with 25th Cultural Week & Silver Jubilee celebrations of the university. Renowned scholar and poet Dr. Aslam Ansari was the guest speaker while Dr. Najeeb Jamal, Chairman Dept. of Urdu, IIUI presided over the ceremony and Dr. Rawish Nadeem was the resource person on the occasion.
Lincoln Corner, Central Library of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) organized a workshop on “Preparing for Fulbright Scholarship Application” for Male faculty members and students of the university, in collaboration with United State Education Foundation Pakistan (USEFP). Mr. Amer Malik and Mr. Rahat Karim Educational Advisers of USEFP and Mr. Maqsood Shaheen Reference Specialist at US Embassy, Islamabad were the resource persons on the occasion.
Prof. Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has said, University equipped with renowned capable scholars, dedicated faculty which is playing its role with great devotion and hoped that the university would be one of the top ranked universities of the world, President of IIUI was addressing to concluding ceremony of the seminar on the topic “IIUI today and future vision” at Quaid -e- Azam Auditorium, Faisal Masjid. Prof. Dr. Mumtaz Ahmad, Vice President University (Academics), Deans of various faculties and senior staff members were also present on the occasion. Prof. Dr. Muhammad Safeer Awan and Dr. Tahir Mansoori presented recommendations of the seminar.
Oath taking ceremony for newly elected office bearers of Academic Staff Association (ASA) of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) held at New Campus of the University. Prof. Dr. Tahir Mansoori, Director General Shriah Academy presided over the ceremony and administered the oath ceremony. President ASA, Attiq ul Zafar, General Secretary ASA, Saeed ul Hassan Chishti and Former President of ASA, Dr. Muhammad Sher and large number of faculty members were also present on the occasion. While addressing the ceremony, Dr Attiq ul Zafar said ASA is committed to protect the rights of the academic staff and it will continue its services for the development of the university. He urged the newly elected members to devote themselves for achieving the goals and objectives of the association.
Professor Dr. Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President, International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) has said we are committed to make the university a unique center of learning and research and said IIUI will soon achieve its goal of a prestigious and reputed institution in the world.
“Prophet Muhammad (PBHU) shaped an ideal society, purifies and brings revolutionary reforms and changed the course of history. Students of Seerah should analyze with great care while study the features of life of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)” it was said by distinguish guest speaker, Dr. Muhammad Yaseen Mazhar Siddique, Director, Shah Wali Ullah Dahlvi Research Cell, Institute of Islamic Studies of Ali Garh University Ali Garh, India while addressing to the concluding session of the series of lecture on “Seerah” organized by the Islamic Research Institute (IRI). Dr. Yousuf Farooque, Former Director General of Shariah Academy was the chief guest on the occasion while large number of faculty members and students attended the concluding session.
Dr. Rushdi Al-Ani, Ambassador of Iraq to Pakistan has said “Youth is real asset and power of Muslim Ummah and they are its future builders. Youth can play vital role in the development of Ummah and no doubt they are a ray of hope”. This he said while addressing to the prize distribution ceremony of (Male) in connection with 25th Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations of the International Islamic University (IIUI). Professor Dr. Ahmad Yousif Al-Draiweesh, President IIUI, delegates of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Saudi Arabia, Dr. Safeer Awan, students Advisor (Male), Deans of various faculties and head of departments were also present on the occasion.
Male Campus of the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI) witnessed a colorful night on Thursday when performers of more than 40 countries brought their cultures on stage of IIUI 25th Cultural Week and Silver Jubilee celebrations’ Cultural Night. Students were on their feet when fireworks and most appreciated performance by renowned actor Imtiaz Ali Kashif took place. Delegation members of Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud, Islamic University of Saudi Arabia, Dr. Safeer Awan, Student Advisor (Male), Dr. Tahir Khaili, Head Department of Psychology and diplomats of different countries were also present on the occasion.
