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IIS 33rd Recognition Ceremony

IIS honored the dedication and hard work of its graduates who completed their Master of Arts in Islamic Studies degree as well as University and College Scholars who achieved academic excellence last July 26, 2023, at the De Los Reyes Auditorium, UP SOLAIR bldg., University of the Philippines, Diliman, Quezon City.

This year’s ceremony guest speaker is the President of the International Center for Social Research, Peace and Development- Philippines and a longtime friend of the Institute, Engr. Ossama Al-Azzouni. His extensive knowledge of Islamic scholarship, Shari’ah, and advocacy for the Muslim Ummah will serve as inspiration for our students to continue serving the community and making contributions to the advancement of the country.

True to this year’s theme: “Tayog: Excellence in Knowledge, Service for Humanity,” graduates are reminded to remain ‘matayog’ in their quest for knowledge as “the real test and significance of this search are to translate it by serving others and the community,” (Prof. Wadi) while serving Allah (Engr. Al-Azzouni).

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Lecture-Workshop on Developing Shari’ah Methodology and Islamic Studies

This two-day academic event sought to explore how Islamic law—a crucial aspect of Islamic studies—operates in contemporary times. The Maqasid Institute’s executive director, Dr. Zaid Jamal Albarzinji, renowned Islamic lecturer, Dr. Jasser Auda, and Engr. Ossama Al-Azzonouni, head of the International Center for Social Research, Peace, and Development (ICSRPD), facilitated the event’s lectures.

The UP Institute of Islamic Studies’ faculty members, which includes Prof. Julkipli Wadi, Asst. Prof. Darwin Absari, Dr. Carmen Abubakar, Dr. Nefertari Arsad, Asst. Prof. Alzad Sattar, Assoc. Prof. Macrina Morados, and Ms. Maharlika Alonto were also present and provided insightful commentaries. The lectures and discussions were synthesized by Dr. Arsad (day 1) and Asst. Prof. Sattar (day 2).

The lecture-workshop was organized by UPIIS in partnership with Maqasid Institute, and International Center for Social Research, Peace and Development-Philippines.

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CALL FOR PAPERS: Pangadjian, Journal of Islamic Studies

Pangadjian: Journal of Islamic Studies is currently accepting papers for its publication. Submissions in the form of research articles, reviews, commentaries, and other original contributions are accepted. Email your work to iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph following this subject: Author_Title of the Paper_Pangadjian Submission

For Author’s Guidelines, just scan the QR code below. For other inquiries, you may contact the IIS RPED at 8981-8500 loc. 3583 or email us at iis_rped.upd@up.edu.ph

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PagTuhan Bags Finalist Award

UP IIS Assistant Professor Darwin J. Absari’s book “PagTuhan: The Tausug Spiritual Tradition” was selected as one of the finalists in the Best Book in Spirituality and Theology category by the Manila Critics Circle (MCC) and National Book Development Board (NBDB) during the 40th National Book Awards.

“PagTuhan” originally started as a thesis by Asst. Prof. Absari for his Master of Arts in Islamic Studies degree at the UP Institute of Islamic Studies. In 2015, it received the National Book Development Trust Fund and was subsequently transformed from a thesis into a book. The book was later published by the UP Press in 2021. Its main purpose is to introduce readers to the Tausug mystics, their identity, and the hidden knowledge they possess, which is largely unknown to non-Tausug people today.

Other finalists in the same category include “Sports in the Philippines” by Fr. Edgardo D. Alauri, OP, SThD from the University of Santo Tomas, “The Filipino Christ and the Historical Jesus: Toward a Filipino Christology” by Michael Demetrius H. Asis from the Ateneo de Manila University Press, and “Handumanan (Remembrance)” by Karl M. Gaspar, CSsR from the Claretarian Communications Foundation, Inc., who won the Best Book award this year.

The National Book Award recognizes the most significant book titles written, designed, and published in the Philippines. The 40th National Book Awards focused on titles published in 2021 and received 213 nominations across categories, including Literary, Non-Literary, and Design, in English, Filipino, and Ilocano. Out of the 100 finalists, 29 were selected as winners.