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The Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia wishes to highlight the participation of our student Samara Hernandez in the talk-colloquium "Keys to understand Ramadan: a look from within", organized by the Association of Arab and African Immigrant Women of Huesca. The meeting, held at the Civic Center of Huesca, brought together neighbors interested in understanding the deep meaning of Ramadan from an internal and contextualized perspective, generating a space for open, respectful and enriching dialogue. Knowledge that transcends the classroom The initiative was aimed at explaining Ramadan beyond fasting, approaching it as a time of [...]

With the arrival of a new month of Ramadan, the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia welcomes a particularly significant time for the Muslim community. A month that invites reflection, spiritual self-care and to renew our relationship with Allah from awareness and sincerity. Ramadan is not only a change in our schedules or in our diet. It is, above all, an opportunity to review our course, to stop in the midst of the daily rhythm and ask ourselves how we live our faith, our relationships and our time. It is a month that reminds us that real growth is not always [...]

The Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain participated in the presentation of the Seville City Council's Anti-Rumor Strategy, an initiative promoted together with the "la Caixa" Foundation with the aim of combating misinformation, prejudice and hate speech that affect social coexistence. During the meeting, the Rector of the University, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, stressed the importance of this type of strategies not remaining in a document, but having a real and tangible impact on Sevillian society. "The fact that initiatives like this are being promoted by key institutions for our city is a good thing. [...]

On August 28, 2025, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was invited to visit Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) with the aim of establishing academic ties and opening a path of collaboration with an institution with a solid international track record. Founded in 1945, UII is the first university in Indonesia, a fact that gives this meeting a special historical and academic value within the university panorama of the country and the Islamic world. Academic dialogue and international experience During the visit, meetings were held with academic leaders and international relations officers, in which the following were discussed [...]

Last August 27, 2025, in the framework of his institutional visit to Indonesia, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was received by the directors of Badan Amil Zakat Nasional (BAZNAS), the national institution responsible for the collection and distribution of Zakah in the country. The meeting provided an opportunity to present the academic and community work of Al-Andalusia and, at the same time, to learn about BAZNAS's extensive experience in managing Zakah on a large scale. The conversation touched upon key issues such as governance models, the [...]

In the latest episode of The Last Medina podcast, Nordin and Ali talk with Professor Mohammad Idrissi in a deep and necessary discussion about Islamic knowledge, its sources and how to approach it with balance and responsibility. Throughout the episode, very common questions among Muslims today are addressed: from practical doubts about fasting or what is lawful and what is unlawful, to more profound issues such as the relationship between the Quran and the Sunna, the role of the hadith, or the risks of interpreting religion in isolation and without guidance. One of the axes [...]

Shaykh Mohammad Idrissi was a guest on the CLUB 113 podcast, in an honest, deep and unfiltered conversation. Throughout the episode, key questions about Islam are addressed from an accessible and reflective look: what it really means to be an imam, how faith is lived in today's society, the relationship between Islam and science, Ramadan, identity, prejudices and the importance of critical thinking and sincere dialogue 🤍 A talk that invites to better understand a tradition that is part of our history and our present, moving away from clichés and getting closer to people. You can [...]