Creed, Commentary,
and Scholarly Authority
Arabic manuscript witnesses of the Nasafi–Taftazani tradition.
PERSONAL ACADEMIC PORTFOLIO
Prof. Dr.
Abdullah
Hemmet Abdullah.
عبدالله همّت عبدالله
Islamic thought, history & civilization.
Law. A shared human future.
Exploring how knowledge, religious authority, and institutions shape our societies—from classical intellectual traditions to the challenges of a changing world.
RESEARCH · TEACHING · DIALOGUE
Islamic thought & civilizationHistory & educationLaw & peaceResearch & dialogue
01 / RESEARCH FOCUS
Ideas in conversation.
Five connected areas of inquiry.
One commitment to rigorous, responsible scholarship.
01Islamic thought
Religion, education
International law
AI, ethics
Islamic history
Islamic thought
& intellectual traditions
Knowledge, interpretation, maqasid, and the renewal of scholarly authority.
02Religion, education
& citizenship
Minority rights, institutional representation, and meaningful educational access.
03International law
& peace
Religious diplomacy, MENA geopolitics, accountability, and international order.
04AI, ethics
& digital authority
Epistemic trust, digital religious knowledge, and responsible governance.
05Islamic history
& civilization
Intellectual and institutional history, Arabic manuscript traditions, and the transmission of knowledge.
02 / THE PUBLICATION INDEX
A body of inquiry.
Selected journal articles, books, and chapters.
Explore by subject, format, or publication status.
Selected bibliography · Updated November 2026. Accepted and in-press works are labelled individually.
03 / LONGER PERSPECTIVES
Books & ongoing work.
Space for sustained argument,
close reading, and new connections.
ABDULLAH HEMMET ABDULLAHFoundations
Foundations
of Islamic
Studies
Theology, Law, Scripture,
and Civilization
PUBLISHED BOOK · 2026Foundations of
Foundations of
Islamic Studies
Theology, Law, Scripture, and Civilization
A book bringing the central fields of Islamic studies into a shared intellectual frame.
Democratic Arab Center
Enquire about the bookCreed, Commentary,
The Architecture
of Unfinished Peace
A sustained inquiry into peace, conflict, and institutional design.
منهج البحث العلمي
في الدراسات الإسلامية
Scientific Research Methodology in Islamic Studies. A ten-chapter manuscript.
04 / TEACHING EXPERIENCE
Teaching experience.
Courses taught from undergraduate study
to master's and doctoral research.
Selected courses I have taught, connecting foundational knowledge with critical inquiry and independent research.
Bachelor's level
Undergraduate
Principles of Islamic Creed
Islamic University of Minnesota
B105-01MCommercial Law
Islamic University of Gaza
Legal and Ethical Issues in E-Business
Islamic University of Gaza
International Economics
Islamic University of Gaza
Economic Policy
Islamic University of Minnesota
2025–2026 · First semester
B833-07
Graduate & postgraduate
Master's courses
International Law
Islamic University of Gaza
Scientific Research Methods
Islamic University of Minnesota
Department of Islamic Creed and Contemporary Sects
M105-10Globalization and Development Practices
Islamic University of Minnesota
2025–2026 · First semester
M832-02International Efforts during Pandemics and Disasters
Islamic University of Minnesota
2024–2025 · Third semester
M833-12
Postgraduate research
Doctoral courses
Advanced Scientific Research Methodology
Islamic University of Minnesota
College of Development Studies
D840-03Advanced Studies in Contemporary Intellectual Trends and Schools of Thought
Islamic University of Minnesota
College of Islamic Studies
D105-04
Additional courses taught
Islamic Thought and Civilization
Islamic History
Previous supervision experience
My previous academic experience includes postgraduate research supervision.
I supported researchers in developing research questions, reviewing literature, choosing methods, and building coherent scholarly arguments.
05 / THE SCHOLAR BEHIND THE WORK
Across traditions.
In the classroom.
In the world.
I am an academic author and researcher based in Belgium. This personal website presents my publications, research interests, and academic experience.
My academic background spans university teaching, postgraduate supervision, Flemish education, and civic integration. My research connects Islamic thought, history and civilization with law, governance, education, and peace.
View my ORCID recordAcademic experience
Teaching record
University teaching experience
Islamic University of Gaza
Previously taught law and economics.
Teaching record
University teaching experience
Islamic University of Minnesota
Previously taught Islamic studies and research methods.
2026–present
Affiliate Researcher
Education & current research
In progress
PhD in Islamic Thought and Civilization
IIUM–ISTAC · Registered doctoral researcher
Expected January 2027
2024
Doctor of Business Administration
Ascencia Business School · Collège de Paris
2020 · 2007
Advanced degrees at KU Leuven
Teaching in Religion · Conflict and Sustainable Peace Studies
06 / ACADEMIC LINKS & RESEARCH PROFILES
An academic community.
Explore academic links,
scholarly service, and research profiles.
Academic links & scholarly service
Affiliate Researcher
London Dialogue
International affairs, governance, diplomacy, and peace.
Contributing Author
ORIENT · German Orient-Institute
Scholarship on the politics, economics, and societies of the Middle East.
External Evaluator & Selection Committee Member
Leerpunt
Research-informed education and the evaluation of school-practice projects.
Editorial Advisory Board
Peace and Conflict Research
International Journal of Peace and Conflict Research.
Alumnus
KU Leuven
Advanced degrees in Teaching in Religion and Conflict and Sustainable Peace Studies.
Find my research online
Profiles, papers, and scholarly contributions.
07 / CONTINUE THE CONVERSATION
Good scholarship
begins with a question.
For research collaboration, academic invitations,
and enquiries about publications.
Email me Alternative emailORCID 0009-0001-6650-9788 Academic links & research profiles →Belgium · Arabic · English · Dutch · French