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

“Revival and reform of islamic thought

and its methodology in order to enable the

ummah to deal effectively with present

challenges”

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.

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.

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.

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)

To promote an understanding of islam and muslimsin 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

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.

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.

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.

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