PENANG, MALAYSIA — Prof. Dr. Saifuddin Zuhri Qudsy, M.A., a lecturer in the Master’s Program in Quranic Studies(MIAT) at the Faculty of Ushuluddin and Islamic Thought, UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta, served as one of the keynote speakers at the 2nd International Symposium on Hadith (ISH) 2026, held on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, at the Shangri-La Golden Sands, Penang, Malaysia.

This international symposium was themed “The Dynamics of Hadith: Classical and Contemporary Approaches, Challenges, and Responses.” The event functioned as an academic forum, bringing together scholars and researchers of Hadith from various institutions to discuss the evolution of Hadith studies—ranging from the classical scholarly tradition to contemporary challenges.

Prof. Dr. Saifuddin Zuhri Qudsy appeared as a keynote speaker alongside Dr. Syed Abdul Majid Ghouri and Dr. Thuraya binti Ahmad from the Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM). The participation of academics from both Indonesia and Malaysia strengthened the symposium’s international dimension, fostering an exchange of perspectives on the development of Hadith studies across diverse academic environments.

The event also featured opening remarks by Mohd Norzi bin Nasir, Director of the 2nd ISH 2026, and an official inauguration by Dato’ Prof. Dr. Mohd Farid Ravi bin Abdullah, Vice-Chancellor of USIM.

The 2nd ISH 2026 served as a significant milestone for the advancement of Hadith studies—an endeavor that looks beyond the classical scholarly heritage to address the methodological, social, and intellectual issues emerging in the contemporary era. Through this forum, academics are encouraged to broaden scholarly dialogue, enrich research methodologies, and foster collaborations across institutions and national borders.

The participation of Prof. Dr. Saifuddin Zuhri Qudsy’s role as a keynote speaker represents a contribution by academics from UIN Sunan Kalijaga Yogyakarta to international scholarly discourse in the field of Hadith studies. The participation of MIAT faculty members in this forum serves to strengthen international academic networks and expand the reach for disseminating Indonesian Islamic scholarly ideas.

Through participation in this international symposium, MIAT UIN Sunan Kalijaga is expected to play an increasingly active role in the development of Quranic and Hadith studies, while also bolstering international academic collaboration to address the contemporary dynamics and challenges within the field of Hadith studies.