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7 magazine(s)

November 4, 2024

The Journey of a Giant: A Mentor for Muslim youth

The inaugural issue of the IIIT Students’ Magazine (November 2024) explores Islamic thought, leadership, education, and contemporary issues through scholarly reflections and inspiring personal journeys. At its heart is “The Journey of a Giant: A Mentor for Muslim Youth,” highlighting the remarkable life and contributions of Dr. Ahmad Totonji and his enduring commitment to Islamic education, leadership, and youth development. The issue also features reflections on Qur’anic leadership, contemporary psychology, ethics and politics in Islam, special needs education, the IIIT mission at IIUM, and the experiences of IIIT scholars and students.

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June 2, 2025

Al alternative approach in the context of contemporary Psychology and Islam

IIIT Students’ Magazine, Issue No. 3 (June 2025) brings together student and scholarly contributions exploring contemporary issues through Islamic intellectual and educational perspectives. The issue covers themes including **psychology and Islam, Palestine education, Muslim leadership, Islamic curriculum, postgraduate research experiences, and IIIT’s expanding academic engagement in Southern Africa, reflecting the magazine’s emphasis on connecting Islamic thought with contemporary academic and social concerns.

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February 3, 2025

Thank you IIIT - A Message from the graduates

The second issue of the IIIT Students’ Magazine (February 2025) celebrates the academic journeys and achievements of IIIT students while presenting engaging reflections on Islamic thought, education, faith, and contemporary issues. Featuring. “Thank You IIIT: A Message from the Graduates,” alongside articles on Islamic schools, faith-based counselling, financial literacy, Islamic heritage, and student activities, the issue reflects IIIT’s commitment to the **integration of knowledge, intellectual development, and service to the Muslim Ummah.

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August 4, 2025

Leadership and the Future of Youth Leadership

This special edition of the IIIT Students’ Magazine explores leadership through the lens of Islamic values, knowledge, and contemporary challenges. It brings together articles, interviews, reflections, and IIIT student activities addressing purposeful and youth leadership, Prophetic leadership competencies, Islamic economics, the Muslim community in Kenya, and other contemporary issues. The edition seeks to inspire emerging Muslim leaders to combine faith, ethical character, knowledge, and practical action in serving their communities and the Ummah.

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October 10, 2025

Faith, Followership and Leadership

This issue of the IIIT Students’ Magazine, Volume 2, Issue No. 4, centres on the theme “Faith, Followership and Leadership,” featuring reflections from Prof. Dato’ Dr. Fauzan. The edition highlights the relationship between Islamic values, responsible followership, and effective leadership, while also showcasing snapshots of IIIT programmes and activities that promote learning, engagement, and leadership development within the academic community.

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January 1, 2026

Ramadan and the Purification of the Heart

This edition of the IIIT Students’ Magazine centres on Qur’anic reflection, spiritual development, and the renewal of Islamic thought. Highlighting Ramadan as a period of purification and personal transformation alongside the intellectual legacy of Taha Jabir al-Alwani, the issue encourages students to connect faith, knowledge, and contemporary life through a Qur’an-centred perspective.

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July 27, 2026

Faith, Identity and Contemporary Muslim Thought

The seventh issue of the IIIT Students’ Magazine (2026) explores the theme “Faith, Identity, and Contemporary Muslim Thought,” bringing together reflections on the challenges facing Muslim individuals and communities today. The issue pays special tribute to Dr. Muhammad Manzoor Alam, highlighting his lifelong commitment to education, justice, institution-building, and the empowerment of marginalized communities. It also features thought-provoking articles on the teacher as Murabbi, Islamic perspectives on addiction rehabilitation, Muslim-Buddhist engagement, hijab and Muslim women’s identity, Muslim contributions to education in Malawi, and Takaful in Africa, reflecting the magazine’s commitment to connecting Islamic values and scholarship with contemporary social realities.

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