Berakas: 507 graduates received their degrees and diplomas at UNISSA’s Hafl Al-Takharruj or Convocation this year. His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam, as Chancellor of UNISSA, conferred the degrees and diplomas to the graduates. The ceremony took place at the Plenary Hall of the International Convention Centre in Berakas.
According to Radio Television Brunei, the ceremony commenced with the recital of Surah Al-Fatihah led by Yang Berhormat Pehin Datu Seri Maharaja Dato Paduka Seri Setia Doctor Ustaz Haji Awang Abdul Aziz bin Juned, State Mufti. Upon arrival, His Majesty was greeted by Yang Berhormat Datin Seri Setia Doctor Dayang Hajah Romaizah binti Haji Mohd. Salleh, Minister of Education, and Dato Seri Setia Doctor Awang Haji Norarfan bin Haji Zainal, Rector of UNISSA. His Royal Highness Prince Doctor Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, the Crown Prince and Senior Minister at the Prime Minister’s Office, was also present as Pro-Chancellor of UNISSA.
The reading of Al-Qur’an was presented by Awang Muhammad Aimanuddeen Syahir bin Haji Ibrahim, a Bachelor of Fiqh and Judiciary graduate. Meanwhile, Awang Abdul Mujib bin Awang Sh’minan, a Bachelor of Tafsir and Hadith graduate, presented the Al-Hadith. In a welcoming remark, the Rector of UNISSA highlighted the latest development, including the establishment of the Faculty of Halal Science and Sustainable Tourism.
His Majesty then officiated the conferment of doctorates, degrees, and diplomas to the graduates. Out of 507 graduates, 18 were conferred the Doctor of Philosophy, PhD; 79 received the Master’s degree; 11 were presented the Post Graduate Diploma; 343 conferred the Bachelor’s degree; 34 others received the Higher National Diploma; 16 were presented the National Diploma; and 6 received the Special Degree in 30 Juz Al-Qur’an Memorisation.
The ceremony also celebrated international graduates from Southeast Asia, the Arab Republic of Egypt, Nigeria, Afghanistan, Togo, and Palestine. As a catalyst of the ummah’s development in the Maqasid Syariah’s sustainable ecosystem, UNISSA remains active in its role in providing quality Islamic higher education and high-impact research. Doa Selamat was read by the State Mufti, marking the end of the ceremony. UNISSA’s achievements across multiple fields reflected the institution’s potential in pioneering innovation agendas based on Islamic values.