This proposal includes the brief master plan project for the IIUM Gombak main campus development.
Capturing and recording the early development of IIUM campuses.
Under the initial model of IIUM (1983-1989), all students, regardless of their religion, were required to take several compulsory courses on "revealed knowledge" taught by the Centre for Fundamental Knowledge (CFK). The CFK was responsible for teaching courses related to the Islamic worldview, ethics, spirituality, and the comprehensive Isl
The idea of making the University international in nature according to the late Tan Sri Murad Mohd Noor, the former Director General of Education, is most likely attributable to Dr. Isma’il al-Faruqi’s influence on Tun Mahathir’s thinking at that time. The emergence of the Islamic University of Islamabad, Pakistan as an international universi
The philosophy of the IIUM was inspired by the recommendations of this conference held in Mecca. The spirit of this philosophy is based on the Holy Qur’an, in particular the five verses of Surah al-’Alaq. According to this philosophy, knowledge shall be propagated in the spirit of Tawhid, leading towards the recognition of Allah as the Absolute
The initial model of IIUM was based on the 1982 Concept Paper, which aimed to integrate religious and secular sciences and remove the dichotomy between them. The model regarded all professional and worldly sciences as "Islamic" since they were integrated with Islamic values. The model did not include "Islamic studies" as a separate
The IIUM Prospectus for the academic year 1984/1985 provided a comprehensive overview of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It showcased the institution's vision, academic programs, facilities, and unique educational approach rooted in Islamic principles. The prospectus highlighted the university's commitment to nurturing
The IIUM Prospectus for the academic year 1985/1986 provided a comprehensive overview of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). It showcased the institution's vision, academic programs, facilities, and unique educational approach rooted in Islamic principles. The prospectus highlighted the university's commitment to nurturing
