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… Islamic Studies In line with its mission to frame debates on Islam in a global context, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has recently collaborated with Belgium’s Katholieke Universiteit Leuven (KU … distinctiveness in leading the interdisciplinary field of Islamic Ethics. Some of the school’s key speakers included CIS faculty Dr. Mohammed Ghaly, Dr. Mutaz al-Khatib and Dr. Rajai Ray Jureidini, along with professors from Leuven and … Rashwani. Speaking after the conclusion of the summer school, Dr. Mohammed Ghaly, professor of Islamic bioethics at CIS, said: “During times of uncertainty, individuals and communities tend to consult their moral systems and examine how …

… 24 Oct 2018 Home Entity: College of Islamic Studies Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) recently co-led the Second International Conference on the Muslim Ummah, which was held on October 14-16 this year, … by the Center of Islam and Global Affairs (CIGA) of Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University (IZU) in cooperation with CIS, and the Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding (ACMCU) at Georgetown University in Washington, D.C. The three-day … with from a vastly disadvantaged position. Commenting on the conference’s outcomes, Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin, dean of CIS, said: “We value our partnership with IZU, one of the premier centers of Islamic academia, and are proud of our …

… of Islamic Studies In keeping with its commitment to foster intra-disciplinary dialogue, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) recently hosted a symposium titled Labor Rights in Qatari, Regional and … of Law, Al-Hussein Bin Talal University, Jordan; and Dr. Mohamed El-Gammal, Associate Professor of Islamic Studies at CIS. A second panel tackled public policies and legislation and their role in preserving the system of moral values in … Interdisciplinary College, Safi, Morocco. This symposium was held as part of a research project conducted by the CIS entitled “Expatriate Workers: Obligations and Rights in light of Legal Systems and Ethical Charters”. For more …

… to cement itself as a leading point of reference for research on Islamic finance, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Qatar FinTech Hub (QFTH). Through the agreement, CIS and QFTH will engage and contribute actively to the development of the financial technology (FinTech) industry in … from early-stage firms to large financial services companies and relevant service providers, who stand to benefit from CIS’ insights and research. The Fintech Hackathon, which was launched in June 2020, is one of the pioneering areas of …

… the most prominent institutions in the region. The three-year MoU will be facilitated by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at HBKU and was signed recently by their respective representatives: Professor Dzulkifli Abdul Razak, rector of IIUM, and Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin, dean of CIS. The MoU confirms the two institutions’ mutual commitment to support educational development and establishes a … with HBKU positions IIUM to strengthen its academic and research excellence. We look forward to working with HBKU’s CIS on innovative education projects that advance Islamic scholarship and, importantly, support our academic framework …

… College of Islamic Studies The Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF), part of the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently hosted its fourth CEOs and Islamic Finance Leaders Roundtable for … for students to have more involvement in the industry. Delivering his opening remarks, Dr. Emad El-din Shahin, dean of CIS, said: “Financial institutions have a key role to play in making positive and lasting contributions to society through their various outreach initiatives. CIS has welcomed industry leaders who participate in these invaluable discussions, and enable us to collectively address …

… Entity: College of Islamic Studies A faculty member at Hamad Bin Khalifa University’s (HBKU) College of Islamic Studies (CIS) recently led a youth-oriented workshop on the impact of climate change and the transformative role of younger … design methodologies. Dr Tok’s efforts were supported by Bayan Khaled and Sanskriti Tandon, both research fellows at CIS.  The EMPOWER 2020 Youth Conference’s theme this year was Youth Mobilization for Inclusion, Peace and Security. The … details on EAA’s EMPOWER 2020 Youth Conference can be found at www.educationaboveall.org . Information about HBKU and CIS can be found at cis.hbku.edu.qa .   Related News View all news College of Islamic …

… the Covenants to promote interfaith tolerance Entity: College of Islamic Studies The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has signed an agreement within the Caux Round Table for Moral Capitalism … about the proclaimed rights and freedoms accorded to those outside the Islamic faith.  Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin, dean of CIS, said: “The final proceedings from the roundtable are a step forward in the deeper study of the Covenants of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), which is being led by Dr. Ibrahim Zein, Professor at CIS. We are effectively the first institution in the world to conduct systematic academic research into the Covenants, …

… College of Islamic Studies Hosts Lecture on Prominent Theologian 23 Mar 2022 Home Senior CIS faculty discuss enduring contributions of Islamic luminary, philosopher, and theologian Entity: College of Islamic … for Muslim Contribution to Civilization ( CMCC ) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s College of Islamic Studies ( CIS ).  Titled “The Itinerant Philosopher”, the lecture on March 9 illuminated the contributions of the theologian who … Professor of Comparative Religion, and Dr. Muhammad Modassir Ali, Senior Researcher at CMCC - the lecture highlighted CIS’ exceptional scholarly contributions to global Islamic scholarship. Discussions were moderated by Dr. Aisha Yousef …

… College of Islamic Studies’ Training on SDGs for Qatar Charity 27 Mar 2022 Home CIS uses Lego Series Play to help participants link SDGs to humanitarian projects Entity: College of Islamic Studies Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s College of Islamic Studies ( CIS ) has collaborated with Qatar Charity to present a unique workshop using LEGO Serious Play (LSP) as part of the … Evren Tok , Assistant Dean of Innovation and Community Engagement and Associate Professor of Islam and Global Affairs, CIS, presented the workshop with Bayan Khaled, Research Fellow, and Alina Zaman, a research assistant at the college. …