About

Mahallah Sumayyah is one of 9 female mahallah (hostel) that accomodate almost 1000 female students. The mahallah is situated on a hill and overlooks the Convest area.



Mahallah Sumayyah was officially occupied by students in February 1997 for Semester 2, 1997/1998 session.Students of Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences (KENMS) have been specially chosen to be the first residents of Mahallah Sumayyah.

Sumayyah refers to the first female martyr or syahidah in the history of Islam. May her spirit, determination and commitment to Islam transcends to all residents of Mahallah Sumayyah.


LOGO


  •         Outer Shape

Corresponds to the logo of IIUM which indicates that Mahallah Sumayyah is part of IIUM.

It also represents the Islamic environment existing in Mahallah Sumayyah


  •          Turquoise
           
            Is the official colour of Mahallah Sumayyah. It stands for peace, harmony and tranquility.


  •         Red
           
            Symbolised the resoluteness and brevity of the residents of Mahallah Sumayyah.


  •         Yellow
           
            Represents the light of Iman.


  •       White
           
            Symbolised purify, integrity and sincerity.


OUR MOTTO

  • Resolute 
     
     We stand firm by our decision and determined to carry it out.



  • Smart (Qur’an) 
      The Qur’an is the source of true knowledge and divine guidance for us.
         


      We, the residents of Mahallah Sumayyah are a group of intellectuals who always remember:-
                       
                        * Who we are
                        * What our main objective in life are
                        * How we are going to achieve them

      It also implies that we are always thoughtful in our dealing. We do not make hasty decisions.


  • Beautiful

This portrays both the inner and outer beauties of the residents. Inner beauty comprises good

personality, high morally (akhlaq) and positive attitudes which reflect the true islamic teachings.

The qualities of inner beauty transform the surrounding atmosphere and create the outer beauty

thus making an Islamic environment within our college.