The International Colleges of Islamic Science (ICIS) was established in 1989 as an educational charitable organization (Charity Registration No 802651), the aim of which is to uplift the standard of Islamic teachings and provide affordable high quality courses to people all over the world.
Although our educational resources are based on the divine teachings of Islam through the holy Qur’an, the prophet Mohammad and his infallible progeny, we do not believe in imposing predetermined set of ideas. Our policy is to listen and analyze all points of view and ideologies in order to reach the best conclusion in line with teachings of the holy Qur’an: Give good news to My servants. Those who listen to the word, then follow the best of it. 39:17-18 The first college of ICIS was established in London and other branches are scheduled to be operational in the following countries: Syria Bahrain UAE USA Denmark. [۱]
The first college was established in London in 1990 and the Face-to-Face teaching started in 1991 with the Islamic Law (Sharia) Programme. In 1998 The ICIS became a member of the Federation of the Universities of the Islamic World (FUIW), an offspring of ISESCO. The Federation signed an agreement with the ICIS in 2001 to uplift the educational quality of member universities in the Islamic World.
ICIS has signed several agreements of cooperation and accreditation exchange with many Islamic and Arab universities such as The University of Cairo, Al Mansoura University, Damascus University, Kuwait University, Koufa University, the high institute of Islamic Civilisation in Wahran, Algeria, Salah Aldin University, and finally with Dhi Qar University in Iraq.
In the undergraduate programmes, ICIS delivers two modes of study: face-to-face, and distance learning which will be explained later on.
Postgraduate studies (MPhil and PhD) started at the ICIS in the academic year 1995-1996. The adopted method in postgraduate studies is “by research”, a method adopted by most British universities. The research topic is agreed between the supervisor and the student after the approval of the dean of the Postgraduate Department. Throughout the research period student will be required to attend the regular research seminars, and conferences, and also will be required to give a seminar about his research progress to staff and fellow students.
This department is meant to complete the ICIS mission in graduating highly qualified students who are able to create and research in the fields of the Islamic and Human Sciences and in emphasizing the contributions of these students to solve the problems that the contemporary societies face.[۲]
Aims & Objectives
The main objectives for establishing the ICIS are:
To provide the opportunity to as many as possible students who intend to obtain Islamic Sciences at university level.
To contribute in finding the highest international quality of Islamic research and methodology.
To reduce the costs of higher education study as much as possible.
To promote intellectual debates and understanding of Islam and Muslims in the present world.
To be a source of knowledge to a diverse multicultural world.[۳]
About Hadi University
Hadi Virtual University directed its time and energy towards a “Shia Studies Programs” only by distance learning and has agreed to be the distance learning assistant for the ICIS (International Colleges for Islamic Studies, London, UK) which provides knowledge to remote areas.
History
Hadi Virtual University as a charitable organization was founded in 2006 to focus on “Shia Studies Program” only by distance learning. By employing IT experts and the latest facilities Hadi University started virtual courses in Islamic Science. In 2014 it became affiliated to The International Colleges of Islamic Science (ICIS) to be benefited of the services provided by them and to be promoted to the standard level defined as an International institute.
Vision, Mission and Goals
In the undergraduate as well as higher education programs, Hadi University follows two modes of Distance Learning: The synchronized virtual courses and non-synchronized ones. Courses are benefited from both methods by offering online class training and offline assignments, too.
Postgraduate studies (MPhil and PhD) has already started at the Hadi University since 2009. The adopted method in postgraduate studies is “by research and training”, a method adopted by most British universities. The research topic is agreed between the supervisor and the student after the approval of the dean of the Postgraduate Department. Throughout the research period student will be required to attend the regular research seminars, and conferences, and is obliged to attend higher level courses in Fundamentals of Islam Beliefs to get more knowledge about the topic of their research field on the other hand he/she holds a seminar about the research progress to supervisor and fellow students.
This department is aimed to complete the Hadi University mission in graduating highly qualified students who are able to create knowledge and research in the fields of the Islamic and Human Sciences. Such students emphasize the contributions to solve the problems that the contemporary Shia community faces.
Objectives:
Providing the opportunity to as many as potential students who intend to obtain Islamic Sciences at university level
Contributing in finding the highest international quality of Islamic research and methodology
Reducing the costs of higher education study as much as possible
To promote intellectual debates and understanding of Islam and Muslims in the present world
To be a source of knowledge to a diverse multicultural world
To prepare the students to widespread Shia Islamic school of thoughts for the Muslims in non-Muslim countries
To prepare the students to teach Islamic Theology in different institutes and Islamic centers
To enables students to complete their study without contradiction with their work or career
To provide Islamic education to Muslims at a low cost
To prepare a situation to avoid any cultural or family conflicts as students will be staying in their native country
To let the students to access to education from anywhere at any time.[۴]
[۱]. https://www.aldhiaa.com/english/articles/articles/beliefs_library/religious_and_sects/shia_muslims_cultural_and_educational_institutions/001.html
[۲]. http://kolieh.com/en/about-us/
[۳]. http://kolieh.com/en/about-us/aims-objectives/
[۴]. https://hadi.ac/About