TEACH: A Framework for Holistic Education to Empower the Ummah for the Future

This article reflects the outcome of a recent discussion by my group on the need to refine the academic framework at IIUM. While the central ideas and framework stem from collective discourse, this article expands on the ideas discussed and provides a more detailed vision for implementation. IIUM has always been committed to enhancing the…

Strengthening MBBS Curriculum through Tawhidic Epistemology

The International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) MBBS programme was recently accredited for another five years, with a revised curriculum set to launch for the 2025/2026 cohort. This new curriculum restructures the programme into the university’s three-semester academic system, aligning it with the broader university framework. It also emphasises practical and clinical skills in assessments and…

Incorporating Sejahtera and Planetary Health into Higher Education Curricula: A Path to Sustainable Global Well-being

The rise of planetary health as an essential framework for addressing the intersecting challenges of human and environmental health has created a need for clarity. However, it is often confused with other important global frameworks, including global health, sustainable development goals (SDGs), Education for Sustainable Development (ESD), environmental health, and One Health. Each of these…