International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI)

The foundation of the Islamic University, Islamabad, was laid on the first day of the fifteenth century Hijrah, i.e. Muharram 1, 1401 (November 11, 1980). This landmark of the beginning of the new Century symbolizes the aspirations and hopes of the Muslim Ummah for an Islamic renaissance. The university was established to produce scholars and practitioners who are imbued with Islamic ideology, whose character and personality conforms to the teachings of Islam and who are capable of catering to the economic, social, political, technological, and intellectual needs of the Muslim Ummah. Islamic Research Institute and few other units like Iqbal International Institute for Research & Dialogue, Dawah Academy, Shariah Academy and Institute of Professional Development are situated within the premises of majestic Faisal Mosque (spread over an area of 189,705 square meters) which is a symbol of International Islamic brotherhood and unity. In conformance with the Islamic precepts, the universi...