The Development of Islamic Studies was established in 2016 to provide an insight into Islamic knowledge and inculcate the Islamic vision of life into practice. For this purpose, the department has scholarly faculty members having expertise and experience in teaching Islamic thought and philosophy. The faculty team has been effectively applying pedagogical motivational techniques, innovative teaching strategies, and experiential learning practices for delivering Islamic knowledge. Consequently, the students become familiar with the theoretical understanding and practical implementation of Islamic teachings. In pursuit of the university vision and mission, the fculty members of the department has a great emphasis on the students’ ethical grooming and character building based on the Islamic ethical system and moral values, which makes the Riphah University a unique institution.

Nevertheless, the department has taken significant steps to achieve the desired goals and objectives of the university by offering life and living courses in all faculties and departments. The department also emphasizes the development of a holistic personality through research, education, and training programs for systematic reforms, transformation, tolerance, forbearance, and innovative solutions, and social change in the community. Overall, the Department of Islamic Studies (DIS) aims at inculcating Islamic vision of life among the students, developing a moderate, dynamic and wholesome personality, preparing competent Muslim professionals, familiarizing the students with fundamental beliefs of Islam, providing awareness about the contemporary challenges of the Muslim world, and acquainting the students with the Islamic ideology and ideological foundations of Pakistan.