FACULTY OF ISLAMIC STUDIES & ARABIC LANGUAGE

The Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language (FISAL) offers a comprehensive and engaging curriculum designed to explore the rich intellectual traditions of Islam and the Arabic language. Our faculty is committed to providing students with the tools to understand and engage with Islamic culture, history, theology, and the Arabic language, fostering a deep respect for religious diversity and intercultural dialogue.

It is our deliberate focus to offer an inclusive, intellectually stimulating education that engages students with the history, philosophy, and practice of Islam, as well as proficiency in the Arabic language, enabling them to become world citizens, and leaders in their communities, academia, and professional fields.

We intent to be recognised as a leading institution in the study of Islamic thought, Arabic language, and cultural studies, shaping well-rounded, socially responsible graduates who contribute to humanity, global understanding and peace.

Faculty Dean
Dr. Abuelgasim Mahgoub Gami

Study Programmes

The faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic language offers degree programs under three departments; Islamic Studies, Shariah and Arabic Language,

Research and Scholarship

The Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language is dedicated to advancing scholarly research in the fields of Islamic thought, Arabic literature, history, and law. Notable research areas include:

> Islamic Theology and Philosophy
> Arabic Language and Linguistics
> Islamic Law (Fiqh and Shariah)
> Islamic Economics and Finance

International Partnerships

> Career Services: Internship placement in industry-leading companies, career counseling, resume workshops, and networking events.
> Industry Partnerships: Collaborations with major tech companies, research institutions, and innovation hubs.

Student Life & Career Services

> Student Clubs & Organisations
> Career Services
> Alumni Network

Faculty Staff

HOD - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan Abdel Mageed
Faculty Dean
Dr. Abuelgasim Mahgoub Gami
Head of Department Shariah
Dr. Ziyad Lubanga
Head of Department - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan
HOD - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan Abdel Mageed
IT Manager
Mr. Lubowa Abubakar
Estates Manager
Mr.
Dean of Students
Ms. Nakaziba Hadijah
Director - School of Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovation
Dr. Mulumba Fauz
Academic Registrar
Mr. Saleh A. Suwed
Head of Department - Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr. Mubeezi Richard
Faculty Dean
Mr. Siraje Kamulegeya
Head of Department - Business
Mr. Katunze Abdul
Head of Department - Education
Ms Rehmah Kabuye
Faculty Dean
Dr. Abuelgasim Mahgoub Gami
Head of Department Shariah
Dr. Ziyad Lubanga
Head of Department - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan
Cashier
Ms. Aisha Nakazibwe
Bursar
Ms. Radhia Nalwanga
Dean of Students
Ms. Hadija Nakaziba
Manager
Mr. Kamya Murshidi
FACULTY DEAN
Mr. xxxxxxxx xxxxxx
Lecturer
Eng. Kasagga Usama
Lecturer
Mr. Lubowa Abubakar
Lecturer
Mr. Seguya Asad
Member
Ms. Assimwe Sumaiya
Chief librarian
Dr. Adnan Ali Adikata
Library Assistant
Ms. Nalugo Sumaya
Library Attendant
Shk. Rashid Musa A Moro
Library Clerk
Ms. Nabukenya Sophia
Library Assistant
Ms. Nalugo Sumaya
Chief librarian
Dr. Adnan Ali Adikata
Member
Rt. Hon. Rukiya Nakadama
Member
Dr. Abdulwaheed Ijosiga
Member
Prof. Waiswa Balunywa
Member
Mr. Isa Matovu
Member
Shk. Burhan Byekwaso
Member
Ms. Sania Kigozi
Member
Dr. Muhammad Sendagi
HOD - IT
Ms. Sumaiya Assimwe
Member
Dr. Zawedde Amina
Member
Rt. Hon. Rukiya Nakadama
Member
Dr. Abdulwaheed Ijosiga
Member
Mr. Isa Matovu
Member
Hon Muhammad A. Waiswa
Secretary
Dr Jasim M. Hirsi
Member
Dr Meshary A. A. Aldulaimi
Member
Shk. Juma B. Cucu
CHAIRPERSON
Dr Khaled Sh. Alotaibi
Chairman
Prof Badru Kiggundu
Vice Chairman
Prof Idris Kasenene
Member
Dr Abdallah Idris
Member
D.r Ebraheem Ssali
Member
Mr. Mubarak S. Alazemi
Member
Hon Abbas S. Muluubya
Graduate student
Anna Storr Vanderlick
Leading Researcher
Kyle A.M. Sterling
HOD - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan Abdel Mageed
IT Manager
Mr. Lubowa Abubakar
Estates Manager
Mr.
Dean of Students
Ms. Nakaziba Hadijah
Director - School of Graduate Studies, Research, and Innovation
Dr. Mulumba Fauz
Academic Registrar
Mr. Saleh A. Suwed
Head of Department - Humanities & Social Sciences
Mr. Mubeezi Richard
Faculty Dean
Mr. Siraje Kamulegeya
Head of Department - Business
Mr. Katunze Abdul
Head of Department - Education
Ms Rehmah Kabuye
Faculty Dean
Dr. Abuelgasim Mahgoub Gami
Head of Department Shariah
Dr. Ziyad Lubanga
Head of Department - Arabic Language
Dr. Mutagubya Hassan
Cashier
Ms. Aisha Nakazibwe
Bursar
Ms. Radhia Nalwanga
Dean of Students
Ms. Hadija Nakaziba
Manager
Mr. Kamya Murshidi
FACULTY DEAN
Mr. xxxxxxxx xxxxxx
Lecturer
Eng. Kasagga Usama
Lecturer
Mr. Lubowa Abubakar
Lecturer
Mr. Seguya Asad
Member
Ms. Assimwe Sumaiya
Chief librarian
Dr. Adnan Ali Adikata
Library Assistant
Ms. Nalugo Sumaya
Library Attendant
Shk. Rashid Musa A Moro
Library Clerk
Ms. Nabukenya Sophia
Library Assistant
Ms. Nalugo Sumaya
Chief librarian
Dr. Adnan Ali Adikata
Member
Rt. Hon. Rukiya Nakadama
Member
Dr. Abdulwaheed Ijosiga
Member
Prof. Waiswa Balunywa
Member
Mr. Isa Matovu
Member
Shk. Burhan Byekwaso
Member
Ms. Sania Kigozi
Member
Dr. Muhammad Sendagi
HOD - IT
Ms. Sumaiya Assimwe
Member
Dr. Zawedde Amina
Member
Rt. Hon. Rukiya Nakadama
Member
Dr. Abdulwaheed Ijosiga
Member
Mr. Isa Matovu
Member
Hon Muhammad A. Waiswa
Secretary
Dr Jasim M. Hirsi
Member
Dr Meshary A. A. Aldulaimi
Member
Shk. Juma B. Cucu
CHAIRPERSON
Dr Khaled Sh. Alotaibi
Chairman
Prof Badru Kiggundu
Vice Chairman
Prof Idris Kasenene
Member
Dr Abdallah Idris
Member
D.r Ebraheem Ssali
Member
Mr. Mubarak S. Alazemi
Member
Hon Abbas S. Muluubya
Graduate student
Anna Storr Vanderlick
Leading Researcher
Kyle A.M. Sterling