1st International Conference on Islamic Sciences (MICIS 2016)

Al-Madinah International University (MEDIU) recently organized the 1st International Conference on Islamic Sciences (MICIS 2016) Contemporary Islamic Studies and Emerging Issues with the theme “Towards Contextualizing Islamic Discourse”. The 2 days conference was held on 25-26 May 2016 at MEDIU’s University Hall.

MEDIU’s CEO Prof. Dr. Mohammad Khalifa Al-Tamimi gave an opening speech in welcoming the participants of MICIS 2016 which was organized by the Faculty of Islamic Sciences and R&D Division in the presence of Dr. Muhammad Hidayat Nur Wahid, the Vice Chairman of People’s Consultative Assembly of the Republic of Indonesiawho gave a keynote address on the first day of MICIS 2016.

The conference seeks to create an opportunity for a scholarly meeting where researchers, intellectuals and students can lead a constructive dialogue to stand upon the world’s most important centers and their role on the process of ‘education industry’, and to study the most important contemporary issues such as freedom, and women issues, the Muslim community, the Islamic Caliphate, the development of Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic banks, and the various issues that fall under the crucible of Islam. A total of 60 papers were fully presented during the conference which attracted nearly 100 participants in the Islamic Sciences field expertise from within and outside Malaysia.

On the last day of the conference, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Khalifa Al-Tamimi was pleased to distribute the certificates of appreciation to the overwhelmed participants and committee members who have participated for MICIS 2016. Assoc.Prof.Dr.AB Rahim Ismail, Chairman of MICIS 2016 and Assoc.Prof.Dr.Usman Jakfar, Secretary of MICIS 2016 express their appreciation to Honorable CEO on his patronage and guidance for the implementation of the conference and heartfelt gratitude to the researchers and participants from within and outside the region whom attended the conference.