Introduction of Islamic Science Institute (ISI)

The Islamic Science Institute (ISI) is a research centre at Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) dedicated to advancing Islamic Science as an integrated, value-based and future-oriented field of knowledge. Grounded in a Tawhidic worldview, ISI promotes the meaningful integration of Naqli (revealed) and ‛Aqli (rational) knowledge for the universal good.

ISI serves as an intellectual platform for the University, enabling academic staff and students to explore new and emerging areas of inquiry that transcend disciplinary boundaries. Through research, teaching, postgraduate supervision and academic programmes, ISI facilitates cross-disciplinary and transdisciplinary engagement, encouraging collaboration across faculties in addressing complex societal, scientific and ethical challenges.

Committed to advancing critical and constructive scholarship, ISI actively engages scholars of Islamic thought alongside experts from diverse fields in sustained dialogue on knowledge, epistemology, integration and contemporary realities. Through seminars, research clusters, publications and collaborative networks, ISI contributes to the development of holistic, ethical and contextually grounded knowledge, strengthening Islamic intellectual traditions and opening pathways for innovation and renewal.

Vision

To be an international reference center in the field of Islamic Science for the development of the ummah and universal humanity.

Mission

Determined to be a reference center based on Islamic Science using the latest technology to produce talent and expertise that can transform the country, ummah and human beings.

Objectives

1. Exploring and restoring the superior tradition of Islamic knowledge in the field of Islamic Science.

2. Transforming research towards producing a Centre of Excellent (CoE) based on Islamic Science.

3. Dignifying the field of Islamic Science and bringing it into the mainstream of global education.

4. To produce talents and expertise in the field of Islamic Science with high potential to lead and spearhead the development of the ummah and universal humanity.

5. Disseminate the understanding of Islamic Science across fields and levels of education.

Functions

1. Conduct research and publications related to the field of Islamic Science.

2. Expowering Research Cultivation among USIM citizens.

3. Coordinate Multi-field/Cross-field Research

4. Manage research grant application, coordinate research activities and monitor the achievement of research grants under the ISI.

5. Promote and link the cooperation with external parties.

6. Offer and manage Masters and Doctor of Philosophy in Islamic Science programs.

7. Managing Islamic Science programs, discourses and training.