About the College

About the college

College of Islamic Studies

The College of Islamic Studies was established as the first college in the Islamic University of Minnesota; The college grants bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in the following departments: Department of the Holy Qur'an and its sciences, Department of the Prophet's Sunnah and its sciences, Department of Contemporary Doctrines, Department of Islamic Studies, Department of Islamic Studies in English, Department of Da'wah and Islamic Culture.

The college seeks excellence and quality through the continuous development of curricula and study plans for all its departments.

The college provides undergraduate programs in the departments of Islamic Studies in Arabic and Islamic Studies in English.

It also provides postgraduate programs only in other departments of the college, namely: the Department of the Holy Qur’an and its sciences, the Department of the Prophet’s Sunnah and its sciences, the Department of Contemporary Doctrines, the Department of Da’wah and Islamic Culture, and the Department of Islamic Studies in English includes the undergraduate and postgraduate levels within the college.

College Vision

The college seeks to achieve academic and research excellence in the field of Islamic studies, interest in postgraduate studies and scientific research, spreading correct Islamic thought, and emphasizing the moderation of this nation. The college also aspires to occupy a distinguished position in the field of university education, scientific research and community development.

College Mission

Preparing distinguished scientifically and research competencies in Islamic studies, capable of dealing with contemporary issues, spreading the message of moderate Islam, and confronting intellectual extremism and Islamic call deviation.

College Goals

Providing students with the necessary Islamic sciences and knowledge to form an Islamic personality capable of performing the civilizing role assigned to it.Creating a qualified generation, scientifically and research, in Sharia sciences, Islamic studies and Islamic call.Consolidating the correct Islamic faith and link the Muslim generations to the basic sources of Islam.Instilling Islamic values in the hearts of students through their representation of the morals and ideals of the Prophet, may God’s prayers and peace be upon him, and the righteous predecessors of this nation.Preparing qualified teachers to teach Islamic sciences efficiently and effectively in the various stages of education in the light of contemporary educational trends.Preparing specialists in higher Islamic studies to meet the community’s need for qualified researchers in the various branches of Islamic sciences.Building a generation that is proud of its religion and civilization, and forming a Muslim personality that combines tradition and modernity in the field of Sharia and Islamic studies.Attracting, qualifying and motivating distinguished human cadres, and preparing them to work in the field of calling to God Almighty, preaching and guidance, hisba, legal advice and other fields required by society.Supporting scientific and research production, and promoting researchers in the field of Sharia sciences and Islamic studies. Establishing strategic partnerships and effective agreements with relevant authorities to exchange experiences and knowledge.