Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia

Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia
Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia
المعهد الماليزي للتفاهم الإسلامي
Agency overview
Formed18 February 1992 (1992-02-18)
JurisdictionGovernment of Malaysia
HeadquartersNo. 2, Langgak Tunku Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Halim, 50480 Kuala Lumpur
Motto"Memahami Islam, Membina Peradaban" ("Understanding Islam, Builds Civilization")
Minister responsible
Agency executive
  • Prof. Madya Dato' Dr. Mohamed Azam Mohamed Adil, Director-General
Parent agencyPrime Minister's Department
Websitewww.ikim.gov.my

The Institute of Islamic Understanding Malaysia (Malay: Institut Kefahaman Islam Malaysia; Jawi: المعهد الماليزي للتفاهم الإسلامي‎; officially abbreviated as IKIM) is a Malaysian Islamic organisation and a government agency under the Prime Minister's Department. Established in 1992, its role is to provide an accurate understanding of Islam and conducts in-depth studies on Islamic teachings and interpretations. It also operates its own radio station, IKIMfm.