Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University has established the Saudi Scientific Society for Islamic Studies (Al-Husna) to advance rigorous research and interdisciplinary scholarship in Islamic studies and related fields. Established pursuant to Resolution No. 32706 and launched in 1436 AH, the Society supports scholarly research, intellectual development, and knowledge exchange in alignment with the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030. Through its research, initiatives, programs, and academic activities, the Society seeks to make a meaningful contribution to the development of Islamic studies and foster distinctive scholarship across related fields.
Main Responsibilities
- Highlighting the pioneering role of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in the field of Islamic Studies.
- Showcasing the university’s role in supporting Islamic research and studies.
- Examining developments in contemporary Islamic thought.
- Highlighting Islamic thought and its impact on the progress of Islamic civilizations.
Members
Founding Committee Members:
| S. | Constituent Committee Members | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Dr. Ruqayyah bint Nasrallah Niaz
| Committee Chair
|
| 2 | Prof. Dr. Najla bint Hamad Al-Mubarak
| Vice Chair
|
| 4 | Prof. Dr. Al-Jawhara Al-Omrani
| Member |
| 3 | Prof. Dr. Falwah bint Nasser Al-Rashed
| Member |
| 5 | Dr. Nora bint Abdullah Al-Hasawi
| Member
|
Board of Directors — First Term:
The Society is governed by a Board of Directors comprising specialists in Islamic Studies. The Board is supported by an advisory committee of experienced academics. The previous Board of Directors comprised the following 11 members:
Prof. Dr. Ruqayyah bint Nasrallah Niaz — Chair
Prof. Dr. Najla bint Hamad Al-Mubarak — Vice Chair
Prof. Dr. Falwah bint Nasser Al-Rashed — Member
Dr. Nora Al-Hasawi — Member
Dr. Nahidah bint Atallah Al-Shamroukh — Member
Dr. Mona bint Ahmed Al-Qasim — Member
Dr. Mai bint Mohammed Al-Harbi — Member
Dr. Maryam bint Ali Al-Houshani — Member
Dr. Manal bint Tariq Al-Qasabi — Member
Dr. Huda Al-Dulaijan — Member
Dr. Wafaa bint Abdulaziz Al-Zamel — Member
Board of Directors — Second Term:
On Tuesday, 5/3/1440 AH, the Board of Directors of the Saudi Scientific Society for Islamic Studies was formed for its second term, comprising nine members:
Prof. Dr. Ruqayyah Nasrallah Niaz — Chair
Prof. Dr. Najla Hamad Al-Mubarak — Vice Chair
Dr. Khuloud Abdullah Al-Kaltham — Member
Dr. Reem Abdulmohsen Al-Suwailem — Member
Dr. Sarah Abdulmohsen bin Saeed — Member
Dr. Mona Ibrahim bin Luwaiba — Member
Prof. Dr. Mona Ahmed Al-Qasim — Member
Dr. Nusaybah Abdulaziz Al-Rashed — Member
Dr. Hind Abdulmohsen Al-Suwailem — Member
Board of Directors — Third Term:
On 15/2/1441 AH, the Board of Directors of the Saudi Scientific Society for Islamic Studies was formed for its third term, comprising six members:
Prof. Dr. Ruqayyah bint Nasrallah Niaz — Chair
Prof. Dr. Najla bint Hamad Al-Mubarak — Vice Chair
Dr. Hind bint Abdulmohsen Al-Suwailem — Secretary
Dr. Faten bint Mohammed Suleiman Al-Hamad — Treasurer
Dr. Reem bint Abdulmohsen Al-Suwailem — Member
Dr. Shaimaa bint Khairuddin Hussein Balout — Member
Board of Directors — Fourth Term:
On 18/5/1446 AH, the Board of Directors of the Saudi Scientific Society for Islamic Studies was formed for its fourth term, comprising eight members:
Dr. Reem bint Abdulmohsen Al-Suwailem — Chair
Prof. Dr. Ruqayyah bint Nasrallah Niaz — Vice Chair
Prof. Dr. Najla bint Hamad Al-Mubarak — Member
Dr. Dalal bint Suleiman bin Zaid Al-Musallam — Treasurer
Dr. Amal bint Suleiman Ibrahim Al-Ghunaim — Member
Dr. Wafaa bint Abdulaziz Hamad Al-Zamel — Member
Dr. Faten bint Mohammed bin Suleiman Al-Hamad — Member
Dr. Al-Jawhara bint Masoud Al-Qahtani — Member
Achievements
- The Department of Scientific Societies organized an awards ceremony to honor outstanding founding committees. Al-Husna Society was recognized for completing its establishment during 1437–1438 AH.
- The Society ranked first among the scientific societies at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University for the 1441–1442 AH period.
Completed Projects and Achievements
- Al-Husna Voice – Consultation Service: From 1438 to 1442 AH, the project provided free Sharia consultations by qualified faculty members, serving women locally and internationally. A total of 690 consultations were provided.
- Translation Project: The project aimed to translate books and audiovisual materials from Arabic into several foreign languages to facilitate access to and understanding of Islam among non-Arabic speakers. Al-Aqidah Al-Muyassarah was translated into 13 languages, along with introductory videos on ablution, prayer, and fasting into several languages.
- Al-Jawhara Al-Za'irah and Ra'idah Projects: Educational, training, Da'wah-oriented, academic, and skills-development initiatives targeting scholarship students at Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University. A total of 190 beneficiaries were served.
- Ma' Al-Maharah Project: An initiative aimed at enabling participants to memorize the Qur'an accurately and proficiently. Online Qur'an courses were offered to 700 students within the Kingdom and beyond.
- Interdisciplinary Studies and Research: Aimed at supporting and advancing scholarly research and promoting interdisciplinary studies and publications. The Society participated with research papers in 9 conferences.
- Seminars and Forums: Aimed at organizing academic seminars and forums and hosting specialists to enrich scholarly content and contribute to addressing societal issues. The Society organized 4 seminars and 15 forums.
- Community Partnerships: Aimed at strengthening partnerships with governmental and nonprofit institutions, securing support for the Society's projects, and facilitating the provision of educational and awareness services to their personnel. The Society established 19 partnerships.
- Ehtiwa Project: Focused on providing support, care, and values-based guidance to girls and women facing social or family circumstances through social care institutions. The project served 180 beneficiaries.
- Sina'at Al-Mahawir Program: An academic program focused on developing and establishing sound foundations in Islamic creed and knowledge. It served 50 beneficiaries.
- Umrah Trips: The Society organized 8 Umrah trips for more than 400 beneficiaries.
- Celebrations: The Society organized 11 celebrations for various occasions.
- Publications: The Society published 24 books and 5 informational brochures.
- International and National Days: The Society organized 11 events marking Saudi National Day, Founding Day, and various international days.
- Initiatives: These included designing and installing a wall mural opposite the Society's headquarters to introduce the Society and its activities, as well as providing water coolers and purification filters for scholarship students residing in university housing.
- Summer Centers: The Society participated in the humanitarian track of the University's summer center through various courses and activities and achieved first place.
Current and Future Programs
- Academic Lectures and Classes: The Society has delivered more than 200 academic lectures and classes, with these activities continuing.
- Society Information Exhibitions: Aimed at introducing the Society and promoting its publications. The Society has held 15 exhibitions and remains prepared to participate in future events.
- Event Sponsorships: The Society has contributed to sponsoring 4 events, with this activity ongoing.
- Qur'anic Programs: These include the Aqri'ni Project, which aims to improve Qur'an recitation among the University's academic and administrative staff, and a program for teaching the Al-Qaida Al-Noorania in Japan, in cooperation with the Islamic Endowment Society in Japan, aimed at improving Qur'an recitation and enabling participants to memorize Juz' Amma remotely.
- Training Courses: Aimed at enhancing researchers' research capabilities and developing their advanced skills. The Society has delivered 108 training courses, with the program continuing.
- Competitions: The Society has organized several competitions, benefiting 118 participants, with the program continuing.
Current and Future Society Projects
Membership
Al-Husna Membership Types:
Full membership:
The following requirements apply:
- A bachelor's degree or equivalent qualification in the relevant field of specialization.
- Payment of the annual membership fee.
- Fulfillment of any additional requirements approved by the General Assembly.
- Approval of membership by resolution of the Board.
Honorary membership:
Honorary membership is granted by a resolution of the General Assembly to individuals who have contributed to the development of the Society's areas of scientific interest or provided significant financial or other contributions to the Society.
Honorary members are exempt from membership fees and may attend meetings of the General Assembly and its various committees and participate in discussions, but they are not entitled to vote.
Associate membership:
Associate membership is available to:
- University students specializing in the Society's field.
- Professionals and individuals interested in the Society's field who do not meet the academic qualification requirement for full membership.
Associate members receive a 50% reduction in the annual membership fee. They may attend meetings of the General Assembly and its various committees and participate in discussions, but do not have voting rights.
General Eligibility Requirement
Applicants must not have been convicted of a criminal offense, imprisoned for a crime involving dishonor or breach of trust, sentenced to imprisonment for more than one year, or dismissed from employment for disciplinary reasons, unless at least one year has elapsed since the completion of the punishment, imprisonment, or dismissal
membership Termination:
Membership in the Society shall be terminated in the following cases:
1. The member's withdrawal or death.
2. Failure to pay the annual membership fee within one year from its due date.
3. Loss of any membership eligibility requirement.
4. Engaging in any act or activity that causes material or moral harm to the Society. In such cases, membership shall only be terminated upon approval by the Board.
5. Conviction of the member of a criminal offense involving dishonor or breach of trust, or imprisonment for such an offense.
Dismissal from public service for disciplinary reasons
Membership Reinstatement:
Membership may be reinstated by a decision of the Board, upon the member's request, provided that the reasons leading to the termination of membership have been resolved.
Registration:
You can apply for Al-Husna membership by scanning the QR code.
Al-Husna Membership Registration Form
Linked Sites
1-Saudi Scientific Society for the Holy Quran and its Sciences (Tibyan) (Imam Muhammad bin Saud University)2-Saudi Scientific Society for the Sciences of Creed, Religions, Sects and Schools of Thought (Islamic University)3-Saudi Scientific Society for the Science of Usul and Objectives of Sharia (Umm Al-Qura University)4-Saudi Jurisprudence Society (Imam Muhammad bin Saud University)5-Saudi Society for Jurisprudential Medical Studies (Imam Muhammad bin Saud University).6-Saudi Society for Dawah Studies (Imam Muhammad bin Saud University)7-Al-Durar Al-Sunniyah for Judging the Authenticity of Hadiths.
Contact Us
Telephone: 0118236708
Email: ca-sais@pnu.edu.sa