Faculty of Law UII and UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung Collaborate to Strengthen Islamic Criminal Law Studies
On Tuesday, April 22, 2026, the Faculty of Law at Universitas Islam Indonesia (UII) organized a Joint Lecture program in collaboration with the Islamic Criminal Law Study Program from the Faculty of Sharia and Law at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung. The event was held at the Mini Auditorium, 4th Floor, Faculty of Law, UII Building, Yogyakarta. The joint lecture featured a strategic theme: “The Development of Islamic Criminal Law Studies within National and Global Legal Contexts,” delivered by the keynote speaker, Prof. Dr. H. Ali Abdurrahman, M.Ag., a professor from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati.
In his presentation, Prof. Ali Abdurrahman emphasized that the development of Islamic criminal law must transcend classical fiqh (jurisprudence) to become a legal instrument that is adaptive and capable of solving modern national and global legal challenges. He outlined strategies for harmonizing Jinayah principles—such as the concept of forgiveness (al-‘afw) and restorative justice—with the spirit of reform in the Indonesian National Penal Code (KUHP), as well as international human rights standards. “It is crucial to reconstruct Islamic legal thought to address the dynamics of modern crime. This positions Islamic law not as a rigid system but as an active contributor that enriches the development of a just national legal system that remains globally relevant,” stated Prof. Ali.
The Head of the Undergraduate Program in Law at Faculty of Law UII, Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., noted in his welcoming remarks that the program holds significant strategic value as a platform for mutual knowledge sharing and academic enrichment between the two institutions. “The primary goal is for FH UII students to learn directly from experts at UIN Sunan Gunung Djati. Beyond academic strengthening, this activity is expected to serve as a medium for students to network, collaborate, and build new professional relationships. This agenda has become a routine academic tradition at Faculty of Law UII, reflecting our commitment to continuously enhancing the quality of education,” Dodik Setiawan Nur Heriyanto, S.H., M.H., LL.M., Ph.D., explained.
The event was attended by approximately 50 Faculty of Law UII students, accompanied by Faculty of Law UII faculty members Ahmad Sadzali, Lc. M.H., and Ayu Izza Elvany, S.H.M.H. Meanwhile, the delegation from UIN Sunan Gunung Djati Bandung consisted of nine representatives, including Prof. Dr. H. Ali Abdurrahman, M.Ag. (Professor), Dr. Muhamad Kholid, M.H. (Head of Department), Deden Najmudin, M.Sy. (Secretary of Department), Dr. H. Syahrul Anwar, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Dr. Enceng Arif Faisal, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Dr. Didi Sumardi, M.Ag. (Lecturer), Yusuf Azazy, M.A. (Lecturer), Dr. Yayan Muhammad Royani, M.H. (Lecturer), Mamduh Hilmi, L.C., M.A. (Lecturer).
The program concluded with an exchange of tokens of appreciation between the two institutions as a symbol of their close partnership, followed by a group photo session with the speakers, lecturers, and all participating students.
