Islamic education

In the framework of his participation in an academic conference held at the University of Michigan, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was invited to visit the campus of the Miftah Institute, one of the leading institutions in the United States in the training and support of the Muslim community. Sharing experiences from different contexts The visit provided a first-hand look at the Miftah Institute's educational project and its approach to the teaching of Islamic sciences in the North American context. The meeting took place in a close and cordial atmosphere, conducive to the exchange of experiences. [...]

Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain recently participated in the Islamic Higher Education Summit, held at the University of Michigan, a meeting that brought together various institutions offering Islamic higher education in the United States with the aim of reflecting on the present and future of the sector. During this first meeting, the possibility of creating its own academic accreditation organization for Muslim institutions was discussed, as well as the analysis of other alternative models to strengthen quality, recognition and cooperation between Islamic higher education centers. Al-Andalusia's participation in this forum is a response to its [...]

The Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia accompanies these days students, family members and members of its community in the major pilgrimage, the Hajj, one of the fundamental pillars of Islam and one of the most significant spiritual experiences for every believer. During this pilgrimage, participants find themselves reliving rituals that unite millions of believers around the world in the same purpose: to respond to Allah's call with humility, dedication and sincerity. From Al-Andalusia, we accompany this moment with special closeness, aware of the spiritual and formative value of living the Hajj. We raise our supplications so that Allah accepts [...]

On May 20, 2025, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was invited to participate in an academic conference organized by IISRA at the University of Granada, focused on the analysis of Islamophobia and the rise of Islamophobic narratives in the contemporary social context. Understanding Islamophobia from experience and knowledge During his speech, the Rector addressed the phenomenon of Islamophobia from the reality experienced by the Muslim community in Spain, highlighting how certain simplifying and exclusionary discourses have been gaining presence in the public debate. He underlined [...]

During his institutional agenda in Malaysia, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, visited the Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP), one of the leading religious and educational institutions in the country. The meeting provided an opportunity to learn first-hand about the work that MAIWP carries out in the educational field and to discuss possible areas of collaboration, both with the college that the institution currently manages and with its future university project, within the framework of its academic growth strategy. The Rector of Al-Andalusia was received by Dr. Kamarulzaman, President of MAIWP, [...]

Within the framework of his international institutional agenda, the Rector of the Islamic University of Spain Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was received at the headquarters of Muhammadiyah, one of the most influential Islamic organizations worldwide in the fields of education, social work and community development. During the visit, the Rector had a meeting with Dr. Abbas, one of the leaders of the institution, focused on getting to know in depth the educational project of Al-Andalusia and exchanging experiences on models of Islamic education, the role of universities in social development and training. [...]

The Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain continues to strengthen its international presence in the field of Islamic education. In this context, the Rector of the University, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, was invited to give a lecture at the IPG Kampus Pendidikan Islam, one of the key institutions in the training of primary education teachers in Malaysia, integrated into the national teacher training system. The Andalusian legacy as a model of educational excellence During his speech, the Rector focused his presentation on how the Andalusian civilization managed to become an intellectual and educational benchmark thanks to academic excellence, rigor [...]

Following the recent signing of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Al-Andalusia Islamic University of Spain and the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), the Rector of Al-Andalusia, Sh. Mohammad Idrissi, held a working meeting with the Dean of the Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences (KIRKHS), one of the international reference faculties in the field of Islamic Sciences and Human Sciences. The purpose of the meeting was to define the first operational steps of the agreement and to establish the basis for a progressive and realistic academic collaboration aligned with the strategic vision of both institutions. Lines [...]