SKIA President’s Message 2026

Dear Members and Friends of the SKIA Community,

The vision for a competent Moro people is now three decades into reality. 

“اقْرَأْ بِاسْمِ رَبِّكَ, Iqra Bismi Rabbika” (Surah Al-‘Alaq 96:1) — Read in the name of your Lord.

This phrase has become the institution’s guiding command and the beginning of a lifelong mission that started when SKIA was established in 1991. It reminds us that in SKIA, we prioritize knowledge that begins with faith, and that every lesson we learn and teach must be anchored in our devotion to the Almighty Allah (SWT).

For decades, SKIA Foundation College has stood as a center of knowledge and service for the people of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. Throughout the years, it has shaped generations of leaders, educators, and professionals who embody academic excellence and the institution’s core values of Integrity, Service, Leadership, Adaptability, and Morality (ISLAM), Alhamdulillah.

As we honor this legacy, we move forward with clarity, committed to advancing academic excellence firmly grounded in our Islamic identity. We strive to develop competent professionals who are not just intellectually equipped but also morally upright. Through strengthened partnerships and continued engagement with the government and other agencies, we remain dedicated to serving and uplifting the Bangsamoro community during this period of economic challenge, by providing scholarships and financial assistance.

At this pivotal time, the leadership of the institution is guided by principles rooted in an Islamic framework, anchored in freedom, justice, and consultation. As President, I recognize the importance of seeking guidance and counsel, particularly on matters concerning Islam, to ensure that decisions and actions remain aligned with our shared responsibilities, in shaa Allah. With this, we aim to strengthen da’wah efforts with wisdom and sincerity.

In this spirit, we warmly invite Bangsamoro learners to become part of SKIA Foundation College as we offer basic education to college with non and board courses. Here, you will find an environment that supports your academic aspirations while guiding you to grow as individuals grounded in faith and discipline.

Your journey with us is not just a pursuit of education but a commitment to becoming a catalyst for positive change in the Bangsamoro community and beyond.

Through decisions shaped by mutual understanding and collective insight, we believe that the SKIA community can move forward with harmony, minimizing division and working together toward the greater good of the institution and the society it serves. In doing so, we continue to build a future that reflects the aspirations and potential of our people.

DATU ISMAEL V. MASTURA, AL-HADJ

President
Sultan Muhammad Dipatuan Kudarat Islamic Academy Foundation, Inc.