The Faculty of Sharia & Islamic Studies is one of the University’s oldest academic faculties. Established in 1978, it was founded to provide higher education in Islamic Sharia, Islamic Studies and the Arabic language, making it the first faculty in Somalia dedicated to advanced teaching and research in these disciplines.
The Faculty prepares Islamic scholars, judges, educators and legal professionals with sound knowledge of the Holy Qur’an, the Sunnah, Islamic jurisprudence (Fiqh) and the Arabic language, and with the ethical values to serve their communities with wisdom, moderation and integrity.
Today, the Faculty combines traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic approaches, encouraging research, critical thinking and dialogue on the religious, legal and social challenges facing modern Muslim societies.
The Faculty at a glance
Established in 1978 as Somalia’s first faculty dedicated to Islamic Sharia, Islamic Studies and the Arabic language, preparing scholars and educators.
- Established
- 1978
- Programmes
- 3 programmes listed
- Departments
- 3
- Dean
- Dr. Abdinur Farah Ali
- Undergraduate tuition
- Free
- Duration (charges table)
- 4 years
- Administrative charges
- US$50 per semester · Fees & charges
History and background
The Faculty was established in 1978. Its history is summarised in the overview above.
Vision and mission
The Faculty works within the vision, mission and core values of Somali National University.
A separate vision and mission statement for the Faculty has not been supplied. It will be published here once approved.
Source: Faculty of Sharia and Islamic Studies page (XML page 19099)