الدكتور لوئ صافي

الدكتور لوئ صافي (PhD)

أستاذ دكتور

الدراسات الإسلامية

الإسلام والشؤون الدولية

كلية الدراسات الإسلامية

البريد الإلكترونيlsafi@hbku.edu.qa
الهاتف+974 44541517
موقع المكتبC.01.027

السيرة الذاتية

Dr. Louay Safi is Professor of Political Science and Islamic Thought at CIS and Senior Fellow with the Institute of Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU) and Georgetown University’s Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU).

Dr. Safi has been active in defending human rights and promoting democracy for over two decades.

He is a prolific author and frequent speaker on issues of human rights, the Middle East, peace, leadership, and Islam and the West, and an advocate of human rights and civil liberties.

He has authored 20 books, including “The Qur’anic Narrative” (Praeger 2008), “Tensions and Transitions in the Muslim World” (University Press of America, 2003), “Peace and the Limits of War” (IIIT 2001), and “The Challenge of Modernity” (University Press of America, 1994).

He has considerable experience in developing communications strategy as the Communications Director of the Islamic Society of North America (ISNA) and the official spokesperson of the main Syrian Opposition.

Dr. Safi has appeared on numerous radio and TV programs, including CNN, BBC, Monte Carlo, Fox News, Sky News, Voice of America, PBS, Middle East TV (MBC), Aljazeera News and Aljazeera English, Al Arabiya News, Russia Today, Alhurra, Malaysian TV, Turkish TV, Syrian TV, Canada TV (CTV), Future TV, and others.

الاهتمامات البحثية

Political Theory and Comparative Politics
Ethics and Public Policy
Islamic Philosophy and Ethics
Political Participation and Human Rights
Islam and Globalization

الخبرات

Professor of Political Science and Islamic Thought

CIS, HBKU

2019 – Present

Adjunct Professor

College of Public Policy (CPP), HBKU
2019 – Present
Visiting Professor

Georgetown University
2010 – 2011
Adjunct Professor

Indiana University and Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI)
2009 – 2010
Senior Fellow

Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU), Georgetown University
2007 – Present
Senior Fellow

Institute of Social Policy and Understanding (ISPU)
2007 – Present
Director

Center for Leadership Development, Indianapolis
2004 – 2010
Visiting Professor

George Washington University
2001 – 2002

Director of Research

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Washington, DC
1999 – 2003
President

Association of Muslim Social Scientists
1999 – 2003
Editor

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences
1999 – 2003
Dean of Research and Member of University Senate

International Islamic University of Malaysia
1997 – 1999
Executive Director

International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), Washington, DC
1995 – 1997
Director

International Islamic University of Malaysia
1994 – 1997
Lecturer

Wayne State University (WSU), Michigan
1988 – 1992

المؤهلات العلمية

PHD in Political Science

Wayne State University

1992

MA in Political Science

Wayne State University
1988

B.SC in Civil Engineering

Wayne State University
1985

المؤلفات المختارة

BOOKS:
Safi, L. (2018). الفكر والنهوض [Thought and Renewal]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.
2018
Safi, L. (2017). الشريعة والمجتمع [Shari’ah and Society]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.
2017
Safi, L. (2016). الإنسان وجدلية الوجود والوجدان [The Human and the dialectics of Being and Consciousness]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.
2016
Safi, L. (2015). الرشد السياسي[Political Prudence]. Beirut, Lebanon: Al Shabakah al Arabiya lil abhath wa al nashr.
2015
Safi, L. (2014). The Foundation of Knowledge: A Comparative Study in Islamic and Western Methods of Inquiry. Herndon, VA: International Institute of Islamic Thought Press.
2014
Safi, L., Nahar, H. (2014). Al Mu’arada al Suriyyah (Syrian Opposition). Dar al Mutawasitiyyah.
2014
Safi, L. (2008). The Qur’anic Narrative: The Journey of Life as Told in the Qur’an. San Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishers.
2008
Safi, L. (2008). Leading with Compassion. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.
2008
Safi, L. (2008). Palestine: Prophetic Principles over Prophecies. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.
2008
Safi, L. (2003). Tensions and Transitions in the Muslim World. Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.
2003
BOOK CHAPTERS
Safi, L. (2018). The Maqasid Approach: Rethinking Political Rights in Modern Society.

In Maqasid al-Shari'ah: Conceptualizations and Implications. Kuala Lumper, Malaysia: Trust Books.
2018
Safi, L. (2013). Quranic Leadership Bases: Prophets as Visionary Leaders in Challenging Times.

In Religious Leadership: A Reference Handbook. SAGE Publications.
2013
Safi, L. (2008). Islamic Law Promotes Human Rights.

In Langwith, J. (Ed.), Human Rights (Opposing Viewpoints). Detroit, MI: Greenhaven Press.
2008
Safi, L. (2007). Truth and Vanity Shape Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism. In Nimer, M. (Ed.)

Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism: Causes and Responses. Beltsville, Maryland: Amana Publications.
2007
Safi, L. (2005). Pathways to Peace in Islamic Traditions. In Coppola, D. (Ed.)

Religion, Violence and Peace: Continuing Conversations and Study Guide. Hartford, CT: Sacred Heart University.
2005
Safi, L. (2005). Overcoming the Religious-Secular Divide: Islam’s Contribution to Civilization. In Ahmed, B. (Ed.)

Muslim Contribution to Civilization. London, England: IIIT and AMSS.
2005
PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES/ BOOK REVIEWS
Safi, L. (2019). Scholarship and Social Engagement. American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 36(1).
2019
Safi, L. (2017). State and Citizenship in Modern Arab Islamic Thought. Oxford Research Encyclopedia.
2017
Safi, L. (2011). Religious Freedom, Interfaith Dialogue, and Common Word. The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 9(1).
2011
Safi, L. (2010). The Maqasid Approach and Rethinking Political Rights in Modern Society. Intellectual Discourse, 18(2). 211-233.
2010
Safi, L. (2009). Interfaith Dialogue: A Moral Duty to Finding Common Ground. American Baptist Quarterly, 28(1). 92-97.
2009
Safi, L., & Tiso, F. (2008). The Future of Muslim Catholic Dialogue in America. Chicago Studies, 14(1). 83-98.
2008
Safi, L. (2006). Apostasy and Religious Freedom. The Ecumenist, 43(4). 7-10.
2006
Safi, L. (2006). Cultural Challenge to Democratic Reform in Syria. Muslim Public Affairs Journal. 43-49.
2006
المثقف بين دواعي السلطة وضرورات الإصلاح، مجلة الديمقراطية (صادرة عن مؤسسة الأهرام)، العدد 18، 2005
2005
العولمة والمشروع الحضاري الإسلامي، مجلة الكلمة، السنة 7، العدد 28 (صيف 2000)، ص 37-45.
2000
OTHERS (WORKING PAPERS, ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES, REPORTS, ETC.)
Safi, L. (2015). Modern Islamic Thought. Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam. Oxford University Press.
2015
Safi, L. (2012). Muslim Political Thought. Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics. Oxford University Press.
2012
Safi, L. (2015). Bosnian Scenario and its Relevance to Syria Conflict. Al-Jazeera Forum. St Regis, Doha. 5 May 2015.
2015
Safi, L. (2015). Conflict Management: The Case of Syria. Al Jazeera Center for Research. Ritz Carlton, Doha. 9 April 2014.
2015
Safi, L. (2012). From Sultanic Rule to Democracy: Political Culture after the Arab Spring. CIS, Doha. 22 February 2012.
2012
Safi, L. (2012). The Christian-Muslim Encounter: Cultural Exchange and Theological Convergence. Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC. 23 January 2012.
2012
Safi, L. (2010). Peace and Just War in Islam. Good Faith Seminar. Bernardin Center, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. 12 March 2010.
2010
Safi, L. (2010). Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute. Canada Visionary Leadership Institute, Winnipeg. 22-24 January 2010.
2010
University, Terra Haute. 19 March 2009.
2009
Safi, L. (2006). Blaming Islam: Examining the Religion Building Enterprise.

Washington, DC: Institute for Social Policy and Understanding. https://www.ispu.org/blaming-islam-examining-the-religion-building-enter...
2006

أعضاء هيئة التدريس

الدكتور لوئ صافي (PhD)

السيرة الذاتية

الاهتمامات البحثية

الخبرات

Professor of Political Science and Islamic Thought

Adjunct Professor

Visiting Professor

Adjunct Professor

Senior Fellow

Senior Fellow

Director

Visiting Professor

Director of Research

President

Editor

Dean of Research and Member of University Senate

Executive Director

Director

Lecturer

المؤهلات العلمية

PHD in Political Science

MA in Political Science

B.SC in Civil Engineering

المؤلفات المختارة

BOOKS:

Safi, L. (2018). الفكر والنهوض [Thought and Renewal]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.

Safi, L. (2017). الشريعة والمجتمع [Shari’ah and Society]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.

Safi, L. (2016). الإنسان وجدلية الوجود والوجدان [The Human and the dialectics of Being and Consciousness]. Beirut, Lebanon: Dar Al Fikr al Muasir.

Safi, L. (2015). الرشد السياسي[Political Prudence]. Beirut, Lebanon: Al Shabakah al Arabiya lil abhath wa al nashr.

Safi, L. (2014). The Foundation of Knowledge: A Comparative Study in Islamic and Western Methods of Inquiry. Herndon, VA: International Institute of Islamic Thought Press.

Safi, L., Nahar, H. (2014). Al Mu’arada al Suriyyah (Syrian Opposition). Dar al Mutawasitiyyah.

Safi, L. (2008). The Qur’anic Narrative: The Journey of Life as Told in the Qur’an. San Barbara, CA: Praeger Publishers.

Safi, L. (2008). Leading with Compassion. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Safi, L. (2008). Palestine: Prophetic Principles over Prophecies. Denver, CO: Outskirts Press.

Safi, L. (2003). Tensions and Transitions in the Muslim World. Lanham, Maryland: University Press of America.

BOOK CHAPTERS

Safi, L. (2018). The Maqasid Approach: Rethinking Political Rights in Modern Society.

Safi, L. (2013). Quranic Leadership Bases: Prophets as Visionary Leaders in Challenging Times.

Safi, L. (2008). Islamic Law Promotes Human Rights.

Safi, L. (2007). Truth and Vanity Shape Islamophobia and Anti-Americanism. In Nimer, M. (Ed.)

Safi, L. (2005). Pathways to Peace in Islamic Traditions. In Coppola, D. (Ed.)

Safi, L. (2005). Overcoming the Religious-Secular Divide: Islam’s Contribution to Civilization. In Ahmed, B. (Ed.)

PEER-REVIEWED JOURNAL ARTICLES/ BOOK REVIEWS

Safi, L. (2019). Scholarship and Social Engagement. American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 36(1).

Safi, L. (2017). State and Citizenship in Modern Arab Islamic Thought. Oxford Research Encyclopedia.

Safi, L. (2011). Religious Freedom, Interfaith Dialogue, and Common Word. The Review of Faith & International Affairs, 9(1).

Safi, L. (2010). The Maqasid Approach and Rethinking Political Rights in Modern Society. Intellectual Discourse, 18(2). 211-233.

Safi, L. (2009). Interfaith Dialogue: A Moral Duty to Finding Common Ground. American Baptist Quarterly, 28(1). 92-97.

Safi, L., & Tiso, F. (2008). The Future of Muslim Catholic Dialogue in America. Chicago Studies, 14(1). 83-98.

Safi, L. (2006). Apostasy and Religious Freedom. The Ecumenist, 43(4). 7-10.

Safi, L. (2006). Cultural Challenge to Democratic Reform in Syria. Muslim Public Affairs Journal. 43-49.

المثقف بين دواعي السلطة وضرورات الإصلاح، مجلة الديمقراطية (صادرة عن مؤسسة الأهرام)، العدد 18، 2005

العولمة والمشروع الحضاري الإسلامي، مجلة الكلمة، السنة 7، العدد 28 (صيف 2000)، ص 37-45.

OTHERS (WORKING PAPERS, ENCYCLOPEDIA ENTRIES, REPORTS, ETC.)

Safi, L. (2015). Modern Islamic Thought. Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam. Oxford University Press.

Safi, L. (2012). Muslim Political Thought. Oxford Encyclopedia of Islam and Politics. Oxford University Press.

Safi, L. (2015). Bosnian Scenario and its Relevance to Syria Conflict. Al-Jazeera Forum. St Regis, Doha. 5 May 2015.

Safi, L. (2015). Conflict Management: The Case of Syria. Al Jazeera Center for Research. Ritz Carlton, Doha. 9 April 2014.

Safi, L. (2012). From Sultanic Rule to Democracy: Political Culture after the Arab Spring. CIS, Doha. 22 February 2012.

Safi, L. (2012). The Christian-Muslim Encounter: Cultural Exchange and Theological Convergence. Methodist University, Fayetteville, NC. 23 January 2012.

Safi, L. (2010). Peace and Just War in Islam. Good Faith Seminar. Bernardin Center, Catholic Theological Union, Chicago. 12 March 2010.

Safi, L. (2010). Canadian Muslim Leadership Institute. Canada Visionary Leadership Institute, Winnipeg. 22-24 January 2010.

University, Terra Haute. 19 March 2009.

Safi, L. (2006). Blaming Islam: Examining the Religion Building Enterprise.