Associate Prof. Dr. Thabet Ahmed Abdallah Abu-Alhaj,

Specialized Lecturer And Researcher In Islamic And Qur’anic Studies

Education and Academic Experience

• Ph.D. in Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences, Yarmouk University, Irbid, Jordan — 2009
• MA. in Usuluddin, University of Jordan, Amman, Jordan — 2003
• PA. in Da’wah and Usuluddin, World Islamic Sciences and Education University, Amman, Jordan — 1995

Associate Prof. Dr.  Abu Alhaj has been serving at the University of Malaya since 2012, where he has gained extensive experience in teaching, supervision, curriculum development, and international research collaboration. His contributions have significantly advanced the field of Islamic and Qur’anic Studies within a global academic context.

Professional Summary:

A distinguished academic specializing in Islamic Studies in general and Qur’anic Studies in particular, proficient in both Arabic and English. He has dedicated his career to advancing the field of scientific research methodology, teaching and supervising research in both languages, and promoting intellectual integration between Islamic and modern sciences. He has authored and published over 86 scholarly works in reputable international journals and academic platforms in Arabic and English. He has supervised more than 50 postgraduate students from over 25 different countries, guiding them to complete their master’s and doctoral theses with excellence.

His academic leadership extends beyond teaching and supervision. He serves as an editor for several highly ranked international scientific journals, and as a reviewer for numerous master’s and doctoral theses at both local and international levels. He is also recognized as an international trainer in scientific research and academic writing, and has actively participated in more than 70 international scientific conferences.

Scientific Research Interests and Specializations

1. Islamic Studies in general.
2. Qur’anic Studies in particular.
3. Contemporary and Comparative Intellectual Studies.
4. Applied Islamic Studies.
5. Traditional and Contemporary Scientific Research Methodologies.
6. Management and Implementation of Scientific Research Projects

Teaching Philosophy and Vision for Academic Development:

He firmly believes in the universality and purposefulness of scientific research and the need for its continuous development. His academic philosophy emphasizes linking Islamic Studies with other scientific disciplines to achieve cognitive integration and holistic understanding. He advocates for innovative, non-traditional academic approaches that are closely connected to contemporary realities, aiming to provide practical and objective solutions that serve humanity as a whole.

His vision for academic development centers on:

• Integrating undergraduate education with field-based learning;
• Connecting postgraduate research with applied and real-world contexts; and
• Promoting collaborative teamwork and academic excellence within the global research community.

Through his academic, supervisory, and editorial contributions, he continues to play an influential role in shaping the future of Islamic and Qur’anic Studies at both the regional and international levels.