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Organisation profile
Organisation profile
The College of Islamic Studies (CIS) provides a unique platform that contributes to critical intellectual debates on Islam in a global context, through its blended academic programs and an immersive learning experience; as well as its distinguished research division, which includes several research centers and clusters.
The college’s graduate and PhD programs equip students with the training and skills required to pursue careers in academia and research, as well as the cultural, business, and finance sectors, through the specialized tracks that are offered and year-round development opportunities.
Faculty and Research Areas
CIS’ faculty are established experts within their respective fields who not only incorporate curriculum-based instruction, but also encourage inquiry and intellectual pursuits that extend beyond the traditional classroom. In addition, CIS’ faculty are actively engaged in conducting research and contributing to global scholarship in a wide range of research areas, inter alia, including:
- Fiqh and society
- Islam and modernity
- Theological and philosophical ethics
- Applied Islamic ethics (Islamic bioethics, migration and human rights, etc.)
- Islamic social finance and economy
- Green financing and impact investing
- Fintech and digital banking
- Islamic banking and financial markets
- Sustainable development and faith
- Global governance and religion
- Preservation of heritage and cultural identity in Muslim societies
- Interventions for Sustainable Development, Architecture and Urbanism
- Islam and Clinical Psychology
- Islam and Civilization
- Rooted Futures
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Profiles
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HBKU-OVPR-RMF-01-2: Research to Support Education for All
Cochrane, L. J. R. (Lead Principal Investigator), Mohamed, A. S. (Principal Investigator) & Ali, S. (Graduate Student)
15/04/26 → 14/04/28
Project: Applied Research
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EX-QNRF-ISDC-12: Inclusive Islamic Education for Deaf learners: Evaluating and Scaling the IslamWeb Deaf Gateway for Accessible, Pedagogically Sound, and Spiritually Relevant Learning in Qatar and Beyond
Lahmar, F. (Lead Principal Investigator)
6/04/26 → 6/04/27
Project: Applied Research
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CIS-CORE-000038: Developing Shariah-Compliant FinTech Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) Models
Abo Zaid, A. J. (Lead Principal Investigator)
1/02/26 → 31/12/26
Project: Applied Research
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Abnormal weather shocks and US state level municipal bond returns
Cepni, O., Can, U. & Aysan, A. F., Mar 2026, In: Finance Research Letters. 92, 14 p., 109591.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Administering an Islamic Public Value by a Non-Muslim Agency: The UNHCR Refugee Zakat Fund
Mohamed, A. S., 12 May 2026, In: Public Administration and Development.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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AI-Powered Mixed Reality for Reviving Al-Khwarizmi’s Heritage in Inclusive Education: A Digital Twin Approach
Elamin, M. O. I., 2026, Extended Reality, Xr Salento 2025, Pt V. DePaolis, L., Arpaia, P. & Sacco, M. (eds.). Springer Science and Business Media Deutschland GmbH, Vol. 15741. p. 547-558 12 p. (Lecture Notes In Computer Science).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Conference contribution › peer-review
Activities
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Journal of Muslim Mental Health (Journal)
Khan, F. H. (Editor in chief)
18 Feb 2026 → …Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Mohr Siebeck GmbH and Co. KG (Publisher)
Rashwani, S. (Reviewer)
1 Jun 2025Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Publication Peer-review
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Legal Agency and Normative Pluralism in Contemporary Qatar: An Analysis of Litigant Strategies in Family
Caeiro, A. V. (Speaker) & Elhag, F. (Speaker)
5 Feb 2025Activity: Talk or presentation › Oral presentation
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Student theses
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(المعارضة السياسية في الدولة المعاصرة بين الواجبات والحقوق والوسائل (دراسة فقهية
Farhat, E. (Author), 2019Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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(نماذج من الفتاوى الاجتماعية لمجلس العلماء الإندونيسي (دراسة تحليلية مقارنة
Islami, J. (Author), 2018Student thesis: Master's Dissertation
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2022 FIFA World Cup Al Bayt Stadium: Examining the Strategies for Post Event Urban Interventions
Al-Kuwari, K. (Author), 2021Student thesis: Master's Dissertation