The Islamic University in Niger (IUIN) is an international university in
Say, Niger
Say (Saayi) is a town in southwest Niger, situated on the Niger River. It is the capital of the Say Department in the Tillabéri Region. Say was a small Songhai town prior to the arrival of the Fulani marabout Alfa Mohamed Diobo in the 19th Cent ...
west of Niamey. Students and faculty study in Arabic, French, and English.
The university's vice-chancellor's office is in
Niamey
Niamey () is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital di ...
.
History
IUIN began following recommendations at the 2nd Islamic Summit of Kings and Heads of States and governments in 1974 at Lahore (Pakistan).
It was meant to become one of the leading research and educational establishments responding to the needs of the Muslim Ummah in West Africa and the Muslim Word in general, by producing and promoting a new generation of Muslims, technically and morally equipped to face the challenges of the Word.
It started its activities in 1986 with a hundred or so students majoring in Arabic Language and Islamic studies. The IUIN is a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW).
Structure
Degree programmes are offered in five faculties, two centers, and two institutes.
Faculty
* Faculty of Sharia and law
* Faculty of Arabic Language and Human Science
* Faculty of Science and Technology
* Faculty of Economics and Management
* Faculty of Agronomy
Institutes
* Higher Education Institute for Teachers’ Training and Pedagogy
* The Institute IQRA for Vocational and Technical Center at Lesser Level
Publications
The university publishes the ''
Annals of the Islamic University of Niger
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Scope
The natur ...
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See also
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Islamic University in Uganda
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Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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The word is derived from ...
Organisation of Islamic Cooperation
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The word is derived from ...
Michigan State University
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Islamic University of Niger Federation of the universities of the Islamic world (2004)
* Javaid Rehman. Islamic State Practices, International Law and the Threat from Terrorism: A Critique of the 'clash of Civilizations' in the New World Order. Hart Publishing, 2005 p. 32
Resolution No. 1/15-C On The Islamic University In Niger The Fifteenth -Islamic Conference of Foreign Ministers held in Sanaa, Yemen Arab Republic, from 25 to 29 Rabi Al-Awal, 1405H (18-22 December 1984).