ISTAC Student's Society
Meanings of the ISTACSS Logo
a. The use of the book and the graduation cap symbolises the
praiseworthy pursuit of knowledge, learning, and academic achievement.
b. Pen and Ink: Represents scholarship and the act of documenting knowledge.
c. The crescent is a traditional symbol of Islam, representing ISTAC’s rich cultural and spiritual heritage.
d. Olive branches and leaves symbolize peace and wisdom.
e. Green and gold are commonly linked with Islamic art and culture, representing growth, prosperity, and value.
f. The vibrant colour of oranges is a symbol that shines through in the student society.
g. أمانة: Symbolizing the embodiment of trust in the mission, vision, and purpose of the Student Society.
h. شُورَىٰ: Embodying the value of mutual consultation in all aspects of the student society.
i. أخوة: Symbolizing unity is a resolute and unwavering presence in all circumstances, dedicated to upholding the aspirations of the student society.
Purpose of the Society
1. This institution’s primary objective is to effectively represent the perspectives, interests, and apprehensions of ISTAC students.
2. To coordinate, implement, and supervise academic and co-curricular activities in adherence to Islamic values to benefit students at ISTAC.
3. To pay attention to the well-being of the students at ISTAC.
4. To foster the values of Amanah (Trust), Shurah (mutual consultation), ukhuwwah (Brotherhood), and unity of purpose among students at ISTAC.
5. To establish local and global connections with other student societies and organisations that aim to advance the goals of Islamic Thought and Civilisation.
6. To foster a culture of volunteering among the ISTAC, IIUM student community and beyond
Mission
To strive to be a focal point for fostering soft skills, conducting research, and
actively engaging with the community to educate and empower the forthcoming
generation of scholars in Islamic Thought and Civilisation.
Vision
Foster a new generation of dedicated scholars equipped with technical expertise
and strong interpersonal skills, poised to serve humanity and Islam admirably.
Trip to ISTAC by Secretariat of the Department of History and Civilization (Histforium), IIUM
10th March 2023
Considering exposing History students to the valuable treasure of Islamic Civilisation, the Secretariat of History and Civilisation (HISTFORIUM) organised an educational trip to the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC-IIUM) on 10 March 2023 from 8am until 12 pm. The programme was participated by 40 History students with aims to discover the historical architecture and heritage of ISTAC as well as to gain insightful experience from visiting Syed Muhammad Naquib Al-Attas Library.
This First International Intellectual Discourse On: Addressing the Challenges Faced by Academicians and Students Well-Being was conducted with the financial support from the Pemalang College of Education Science, Indonesia (STIT Pemalang) with a collaboration between ISTAC Students’ Society and ISTAC on this First International Intellectual Discourse. This program got participants from Indonesia physically 35 and around 120 students of IIUM, ISTAC, and Outsiders as well.
1st International Discourse on : Addressing the Challenges Facing Academician & Students Well-Being
23rd December 2022
Library and Mendeley Skills Development Program for the ISTAC-IIUM Students
25th November 2022
ISTACSS had organized Library and Mendeley skills development training and educational excursion for new students of ISTAC (some other current students also inclusive). This would afford the students the opportunity to have skillful expertise on library research and how to explore the Mendeley software. This is important for the students’ academic development and self-improvement on the conduct of research. This would also serve as an avenue to sustain students' activities in the institute on the arts and science of writing.
This program was conducted with the financial support from the Centre for Postgraduate Studies IIUM with a collaboration between ISTAC Students’ Society and CPS on this workshop. This workshop trained around 100 students of IIUM, ISTAC, and Outsiders on writing scholarly journal articles by the scholars.
A-Day Workshop on Mastering the Arts of Writing a Scientific Research Paper to get Published in High Index Journals
21st October 2022
HEART – TO – HEART SESSION 2024
HEART – TO – HEART SESSION 2023
Core Values of the Society
Al-amanah (honesty) أمانة: is a fundamental virtue associated with all of Student Society. Suratul Ahzab (33): 72 place emphasis.
Indeed, We offered the trust to the heavens and the earth and the
mountains, but they ˹all˺ declined to bear it, being fearful of it. But
humanity assumed it, ˹for˺ they are truly wrongful ˹to themselves˺ and
ignorant ˹of the consequences˺,
Shūrā (mutual consultation) الشورى means consultative council or assembly of students of the Society takes biding decisions collectively. Suratul shūrā 42:38; “…conduct their affairs by mutual consultation, and donate from what We have provided for them;”
Ukhuwwah أخوة: means a brotherly relationship between student society
members while holding firm on the rope of Allah. 3:103 Qur`an affirms.
“And hold firmly to the rope of Allah all together and do not become
divided…”
