Council of College of Sharia Holds Meeting

The Council of the College of Sharia and Law at the Islamic University of Minnesota held a meeting chaired by Dr. Muzahim Tarek Al-Mustafa, Dean of the College, on Wednesday, November 13, 2024. The meeting aimed to discuss the preparations for the upcoming second semester.

During the meeting, several proposals were approved for discussion, including the addition of new courses at the doctoral level that are suitable for the current stage, and the renaming of some courses to better reflect their content. Additionally, the proposal by Deputy Dean Dr. Zainab Basyouni was discussed, which involves establishing a Master's program in Law for graduates or qualified individuals, focusing on practical professional training rather than academic study. The proposed name for the program is "Judiciary and Advocacy," in collaboration with the Department of Judiciary and Sharia Politics. The Dean stated that this proposal will be submitted to higher administration for approval before finalization.

The council also addressed issues that arose in the curriculum plan of the Law Department. The council listened to a report from the department head, Dr. Muayyad Zidan, who confirmed that he had resolved these issues in consultation with the Dean, who expressed his gratitude for these efforts.

The Dean took the opportunity to invite Dr. Asma Suwaileh, the editor of the College of Sharia and Law Journal, to encourage department heads to contribute research from academic theses to the journal after peer review.

The meeting was attended by several academic figures, including Dr. Salah Ahmed Farraj, Head of the Department of Jurisprudence and Its Fundamentals; Dr. Muayyad Zidan, Head of the Law Department; Dr. Alaa Hosni Moussa, Head of the Department of Judiciary and Sharia Politics; Dr. Asma Suwaileh; Dr. Mohammed Al-Shaqldi; Dr. Nourhan Salama, Director of Administrative Affairs for the Colleges; and Ms. Mariam Mohammed Abdulrahman, Administrative Affairs Officer for the Colleges.