international institute of islamic thought

2.  Established in 1981, IIIT is headquartered
in herndon, virginia (near washington, DC),
 Branch offices in a number of capital
cities worldwide.
 A private, non-profit, academic and
cultural institution
 It works “from an islamic perspective to
promote islamic values and support
research projects

3.  “Revival and reform of islamic thought
and its methodology in order to enable the
ummah to deal effectively with present
challenges”

4.  Serve as a think tank in the field of Islamic
education, culture and knowledge.
 Formulate a comprehensive Islamic vision
and methodology
 Develop methodology for understanding
the Qur’an and the Sunnah of the Prophet.

5.  Develop an appropriate methodology for
dealing with Islamic legacy and
contemporary knowledge.
 Develop an appropriate methodology for
understanding and dealing with the present
situation of both the Ummah and the world
in general, and the field of education.

6.  Teaching, training of teachers, publication
of text books.
 Supporting researchers and scholars in
universities and research centers, and
publishing selected scholarly, cultural and
intellectual works, in English, Arabic and
several other languages.
 Directing research and studies to develop
Islamic thought.
 Holding specialized scholarly, intellectual
and cultural conferences, seminars and
study circles.

7.  Maqasid Al Shariah : A Beginner's Guide
(Jasser Auda)
 Maqasid al Shariah Made Simple
(Mohammad Hashim Kamali)
 Toward A Muslim Social Contract in Europe
(Mustafa Ceric) : The Zaki Badawi Memorial
Lecture Series
 Feminism Versus Women's Liberation
Movements (Abdelwahab M. Almessiri)
 Islamic Thought : An Approach to Reform
(Taha Jabir al-Alwani)

8. To promote an understanding of islam and muslims
in america, and to enhance peace and security at
the global level.
a. George mason university - virginia, usa
b. International center for religion and diplomacy
(ICRD) - virginia, USA
c. Center for interfaith studies and dialogue
(CISD) (nazareth college) - new york, USA
d. Shenandoah university - virginia, USA
e. University of science and technology - yemen
f. Huron university college - cananda
g. IIUM - malaysia

9.  THE FAIRFAX INSTITUTE (TFI) offers
continuing education short courses for
students, academicians, lifelong learners,
and concerned citizens, as well as
professionals in government, policymaking,
business, and information analysis.
 Degree: In conjunction with TFI offers in
Lebanon, Beirut. Courses are taught in Arabic
on-site and via distance learning.

10.  to provide advice to IIIT on academic matters.
 To review and assess current academic
programs in terms of curriculum,
 To develop and review guidelines for a core
curriculum in Islamic studies
 Review academic cooperation between IIIT and
universities and research institutions in the US
and internationally,
 Review and assess polices and guidelines for
IIIT scholarships and research grants.
 Review IIIT intellectual agenda, its priorities
and current research and publications polices
and work in the light of contemporary
challenges.

11.  four weeks.
 This residential program is designed for
graduate students and exceptional senior
undergraduates –
 developing their knowledge and research
skills in the core areas of Islamic studies such
as methods in the study of Islam, the Qur’an,
the Sunnah, Fiqh (Islamic Jurisprudence),
Muslim History and Civilization, and
Contemporary Islamic Thought.

12.  During the course of the program, students
would complete a total of 160 hours of
directed research, instruction, and
administrative work at the IIIT and would
receive a certificate of completion from the
Institute