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    Al-Imam Mohammad Ibn Saud Islamic University nurtures the knowledge, creativity and moral values of male and female students to acquire the leadership skills and serve their home country through providing activities of high quality learning, teaching, scientific research, and community service. Guided by its Islamic traditions and values, the University integrates commitment to Islamic principles with academic and research excellence, in addition to international communication and knowledge exchange in order to participate in producing and disseminating knowledge in accordance with national and international quality standards.

    Teaching Sharia knowledge prevailed most regions in Saudi Arabia before opening up government-run schools and Sharia institutes. Teaching has conducted at mosques and houses of ulmea (scholars), who taught many judges. His eminence Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh – May Allah show mercy to him - and his brothers played a major role in disseminating knowledge of Sharia in Riyadh and the neighboring areas.

    With the start of the overall Sharia knowledge rise in 1370 H (1949 G) and thanks to turnout by the youth to learn Sharia knowledge, the administration-led King Abdulaziz - May Allah show mercy to him - opened up Riyadh Sharia Institute. The by-then king assigned Sheikh Mohammed Ibrahim Al-Sheikh, the by-then mufti of Saudi Arabia, to run the institute. It was the first foundation of Sharia institutes in various regions of the kingdom.

    In 1951, college of Sharia was open in Riyadh, and in 1952, the college of Arabic language was also open. Then, a series of Sharia institutes was open under the umbrella of the General Presidency of Sharia Colleges and Institutes.

    On September 10th 1974, a royal decree No. 50/m - based upon the cabinet resolution No. 1100 on September 4th 1974 - was issued to approve of the policy of Imam Mohammed bin Saud Islamic University. As such, it deemed a higher academic institution, comprising the higher institutes, colleges, and Sharia institutes in Saudi Arabia.

    Since the university was established, it has been enlarging continually. It comprises 11 colleges, five of which are in Riyadh and six are out of Riyadh in regions of Al-Qassim, Al-Ehsa, and Medina, in addition to the southern region. Also, it comprises two institutes in Riyadh: one for Jurisdiction and one for teaching Arabic language for non-Arabic native speakers. It comprises six institutes abroad for teaching Islamic, Arab knowledge in Ras Al-Khaima, UAE, Mauritania, Djibouti, Indonesia, USA, and Japan, in addition to sixty Sharia institutes kingdom-wide.

    IMSIU is the global exemplar of teaching and research excellence based on a foundation of Islamic values.The mission of IMSIU is to nurture the intellect, creativity and moral values of men and women for leadership and service to society through high-quality learning and research. Guided by its Islamic traditions, IMSIU integrates academic excellence and Islamic commitment to build a peaceful, prosperous and caring world.

    IMSIU Core Values:

    • Faith
    • Service
    • Integrity
    • Tolerance
    • Knowledge
    • Critical thinking and dialogue
    • Integration of Islamic values and ethics into education and research

    IMSIU’s Strategic Objectives:

    • Develop an organizational structure that matches IMSIU’s size, scope and functions to support IMSIU’s growth and to perform the university’s key functions, and realizing its mission and objectives.
    • Support greater female leadership across the university.
    • Create a strong, cohesive community at IMSIU that centers around a culture of excellence.
    • Update academic structure match academic programs to market and societal needs apply the most effective learning/teaching methods and technology.
    • Develop strong research culture. Provide first-rate research facilities and infrastructure. Integrate Academics with research and increase collaboration among researchers.
    • Assure ample and stable funding to meet the university’s mission, align financial incentives with objectives, and align accountability structure with financial decisions at all levels.
    • IMSIU makes a leader in the effective application of information technology to education, research, and administration.
    • Provide an effective incentive system and support structure to faculty and staff to achieve excellence in teaching and research according to their tasks.
    • Help students succeed academically, develop comprehensive social and life skills, and transition to life after graduation.
    • Provide equal quality of education and services to the female section by allocating adequate resources and developing efficient administrative structure in the female campus.
    • Create a unique brand for IMSIU that is built on the university’s strengths and its contributions to Saudi Society and the world.
    • Engage Students and faculty in international knowledge exchanges, expand IMSIU’s impact on the world, and increase global understanding of Islam.
    • Increase the university’s flexibility to innovate, be responsive to a changing environment and student needs, while ensuring accountability.
    Imam Mohammed Bin Saud Islamic University
    Founding year: 1953
    Website: Visit Website
    Number of students: 24000
    Leadership: Dr. Sulaiman bin Abdullah bin Hamoud Aba Al Khail (President)
    Number of staff: 1
    Type: Universities

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    Address: Imam Mohammed Bin Saud Islamic University, 3418, Imam Muhammad Ibn Saud Islamic University, Riyadh , Saudi Arabia



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