Department of Creed Holds Official Meeting

On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at 10:00 PM Mecca time, an official meeting was held for faculty members of the Department of Creed and Contemporary Sects at the Islamic University of Minnesota, chaired by Professor Dr. Imad Al-Ajili. The meeting aimed to discuss several important academic files, primarily the University Book Project.

This meeting comes in preparation for the final exams of the summer term and in line with the university administration's directives to enhance the educational process through the development of specialized academic books for each course.

The meeting reviewed the university administration's guidance regarding the preparation of a specific university book for each course. It was decided to form small committees of two to three faculty members for each course, with the names of the participants officially documented. The department head clarified that the allocated reward is symbolic, amounting to $50, which will be divided among the committee members.

The department head invited faculty members interested in participating to inform him of the courses they wish to work on, considering the specific specializations of each professor. He emphasized that the books should be written in a balanced scientific language, free from bias, and according to clear academic standards.

The Curriculum Committee, chaired by Dr. Zainab Basyouni, was assigned to oversee the project, with plans to send detailed guidelines for authorship (such as page numbers, general structure, and writing style) through the department's group after the meeting. The committee will also review the content to ensure it aligns with university standards.

The meeting featured multiple interventions from faculty members, focusing on authorship guidelines, intellectual property rights, task distribution within the committees, and coordination methods with the Curriculum Committee. It was confirmed that all materials are available for participants to choose from based on their academic specializations.

The attendees agreed on the importance of this project in reinforcing the scientific identity of the department and enhancing the quality of academic content provided to students. The meeting concluded with several recommendations, including an invitation for those interested in participating to submit the names of the courses within two days of the meeting, along with thanks to Professor Anisa Al-Zakri, the administrative affairs officer of the college, and the department secretary for their efforts in facilitating administrative work.