Academic Front Runners at the Faculty of Islamic Studies
August 28, 2024Contributor: Supriyono | Editor: Dadi Darmadi
Universitas Islam Internasional Indonesia (UIII) is proud to celebrate the exceptional achievements of its second cohort’s academic stars from the Faculty of Islamic Studies. This year, the spotlight shines brightly on Naura Safira Salsabila Zain and Muhammad Muhammad Nasir for respectively becoming Best Graduate and Best Thesis from the faculty, announced during the Judicium on August 14, 2024.
Best Graduate: Naura Safira Salsabila Zain
Naura Safira Salsabila Zain from Indonesia has been recognized as the Best Graduate of the Faculty of Islamic Studies. Her academic journey has been marked by significant milestones, including a transformative experience at the University of Edinburgh, United Kingdom. As a recipient of the MOSMA award, part of the MORA Overseas Student Mobility Awards initiated by the Ministry of Religious Affairs, Naura exemplifies the global educational opportunities that UIII offers. The MOSMA program, aligned with the Merdeka Curriculum, allows students to study at prestigious foreign universities, enhancing their academic and cultural perspectives.
Best Thesis: Muhammad Muhammad Nasir
Muhammad Muhammad Nasir from Nigeria has been awarded the Best Thesis at the Faculty of Islamic Studies with his exceptional research titled “Politics, Proselytization, and the Glocalization of Salafism in Post-9/11 Indonesia and Nigeria.” His thesis provides a comprehensive analysis of the intricate relationship between politics and religious movements in a globalized world, contributing valuable insights to the field of Islamic studies.
In addition to his thesis, Muhammad M. Nasir, alongside Saemah Shamim from the Faculty of Social Sciences, has achieved a significant milestone by publishing their research in a top-tier journal indexed by Scopus Q1. Their article, “Muslim Women Entrepreneurs: An Exploratory Study of the Nigerian ‘Mumpreneurs’ Perspective,” is featured in the International Journal of Organizational Analysis, published by Emerald Publishing Limited. This accomplishment highlights the high standard of research at UIII and its impact on global academic discussions.
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