Meeting of Department of Islamic Call and Culture

The Department of Islamic Call and Culture, part of the College of Islamic Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota, held its regular meeting on the evening of Wednesday, August 13, 2025, chaired by Dr. Taha Al-Jawhari, with the attendance of faculty members from the department.

The meeting discussed the achievements related to preparing the university textbook, which is considered one of the current priorities of the department. The discussion focused on several key points, including:

1. Preparation of the University Textbook and Intellectual Property Rights: Dr. Al-Jawhari emphasized the importance of expediting the completion of the textbook to avoid issues related to intellectual property rights, stressing the need to prepare courses for both master's and doctoral levels.

2. Review of the Bachelor’s Degree Plan and Course Specializations: Dr. Al-Jawhari pointed out the overlap of the courses offered with the Department of Creed, and suggested that it's essential to broaden the scope of the specializations within the Department of Call.

3. Monitoring Progress and Distributing Roles: Dr. Al-Jawhari warned about the consequences of slow progress, proposing to restructure the committee or redistribute roles among the members, while stressing the importance of taking responsibility.

4. Welcoming New Faculty Members: The department welcomed Dr. Khalid Al-Sayed Al-Sheikh, who presented a vision about the importance of establishing a strong knowledge base for undergraduate students, emphasizing the department's excellence in its courses.

The meeting witnessed multiple contributions, with Dr. Khalid Al-Sayed Al-Sheikh calling for enhancing the academic training of students. Dr. Fatima Radwan suggested preparing a book that includes six or seven research papers within two to three months to expedite progress.

The meeting concluded with a series of recommendations, including speeding up the completion of the university textbooks, re-evaluating the bachelor’s degree plan, collaborating with specialists in curriculum planning, and closely monitoring the completion of the books, with the possibility of redistributing roles if necessary.

The attendees stressed the importance of teamwork to achieve the academic objectives of the department and the university.