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… Maker Majlis and Y17 Society Engage Qatar’s Youth Ambassadors 01 Sep 2022 Home CIS continues efforts that empower youth to advocate for the SDGs globally Entity: College of Islamic Studies Hamad Bin … Islamic and Global Affairs and Assistant Dean of Innovation and Community Engagement at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS), and Dana Khalid Al-Anzy, Founder and President of Y17 Society, and Qatar Youth Ambassador to the Youth Assembly. … enables my delegates to be young diplomats and changemakers on this global platform.” In response, Dr. Evren Tok at CIS, added: “Amplifying Qatari youth voices to advocate for the SDGs as global citizens is one of the fundamental …

… of Islamic Studies As part of its mission to stimulate intellectual debates on Islam, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) is to host a public lecture on The Role of Awqaf in Supporting the Social, … as a key pillar for community advancement. Speaking ahead of the event, Dr. Mohammed El Gammal, associate professor at CIS, said: “The lecture aims to re-emphasize the foundational importance of Waqf in Qatar, and the effectiveness of … explores the mandates of Qatar’s six endowment banks and their impact in the social, economic and cultural spheres. " CIS works regularly with the Ministry of Endowments (Awqaf) and Islamic Affairs to support academic debates on the role …

… 2021 Student Research Conference 28 Apr 2021 Home Entity: College of Islamic Studies The College of Islamic Studies (CIS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), recently concluded its Student Research Conference 2021. The … the research they have conducted throughout the course of their studies. The conference builds on the recently launched CIS student journal, Astrolabe, and complements its overarching aim of celebrating compelling research works with … the event, Sabika Shaban, Academic Journals and Publications Specialist and coordinator of the associated journal at CIS, said: “The 2021 Student Research Conference has provided ample food for thought and enlightenment around topics that …

… of the premier Harvard Islamic finance conference Entity: College of Islamic Studies The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) was an academic partner of the 2022 Harvard University Muslim Alumni (HUMA) … endowments through a social impact lens.  Representing HBKU in this critical dialogue were Dr. Recep Şentürk, Dean of CIS, and Dr. Syed Nazim Ali, Director of the Research Division and the Center for Islamic Economics and Finance (CIEF) at CIS. Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin, Alshawwaf Visiting Professor in Near Eastern Languages and Civilization at the Center for …

… industry experts will come together at the Global Conference on Awqaf, to be hosted by the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) from December 4 – 6. The conference is organized by CIS, and its sponsors are the Qatar Financial Centre (QFC) and the Qatar National Research Fund (QNRF). Strategic … Yousuf Mohamed Al-Jaida, chief executive officer at QFC; and Dr. Abdul Sattar Al-Taei, executive director at QNRF.  The CIS conference will be held under the key themes of Evolution, Socio-economic Impact, Management Strategies, Legal and …

… subjects. HBKU’s College of Law and Public Policy (CLPP) will be hosting three events at the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) building. The lectures will be delivered by Dr. Pierre Legrand, Professor of Law and Director at Sorbonne’s … Law,” which aims to illustrate the empowering, or restrictive, effects of established legal statutes. On April 10, CIS is inviting the public to join a seminar to discuss “The Future of Islamic Studies.” Prominent scholars, including … contracts. The lecture will be delivered by Dr. Abdelrahman Yousri Abdelrahman, Professor of Islamic Finance at HBKU’s CIS and a leading researcher in the field of Islamic finance.  And on April 16, members of the public are invited to join …

… to highlight noteworthy features and loopholes Entity: College of Islamic Studies The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), is to host a public lecture on ‘Qatari Family Law: Features and Gaps’ led by … Speaking about the upcoming lecture, Dr. Mohamed El Gammal, associate professor of contemporary comparative fiqh at CIS, said: “The Qatar Family Law safeguards families and contributes to an integrated and cohesive social and cultural … outlines a robust framework for three key areas, including marriage, spousal separation, and inheritance.  Last month, CIS hosted a lecture on Domestic Workers and their Impact on the Psychological Stability of Children, posing important …

… Notable Scholar Discusses Role of the Islamic Secular in Reform 02 Dec 2021 Home CIS continues to attract influential global scholars to engage with its academic community The College of Islamic Studies (CIS), part of Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), hosted prominent scholar Dr. Sherman Abdul-Hakim Jackson , from the … of the Islamic Secular.”  Speaking after the lecture, Dr. Joseph Lumbard , Associate Professor of Quranic Studies at CIS, said: “It was an honor to host Dr. Sherman Jackson and have him share his work and ideas that have uniquely …

… and political authority for modern Muslim societies Entity: College of Islamic Studies The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has jointly hosted the Fourth International Conference on the Muslim Ummah … around leadership without authoritarianism and despotism.  Dr. Emad El-Din Shahin, interim provost of HBKU and dean of CIS, delivered the conference’s opening remarks, while on day six, Dr. Louay M. Safi, professor of Political Science and Islamic Thought at CIS, gave a presentation on Good Governance in Muslim Societies: The Institutionalization of Values and Demarcation of …

… of Islamic Studies Publishes New Open Access Book on Islam, Globalization, and World History 31 Oct 2021 Home HBKU’s CIS underlines its support for international Open Access Week to make research more widely available Entity: College of Islamic Studies Highlighting its support for the goals of the open access movement, the College of Islamic Studies (CIS) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU)’s Dr. Louay M. Safi , Professor of Political Science and Islamic Thought, has … this book will reach a wider audience who can contribute to this dialogue, but it also showcases our determination at CIS to be part of a broader knowledge dissemination movement such as Open Access.” Dr. Safi’s book can be accessed at …