Introduction:
Research methodology is the cornerstone of producing authentic knowledge that contributes to the advancement of Islamic sciences and addresses contemporary issues facing the Muslim community. This workshop is designed to guide researchers through the essential steps of developing a scientific study in the field of Islamic studies—from formulating the initial idea to achieving academic publication. Emphasis will be placed on originality, methodological rigor, and adherence to scholarly publishing standards. The workshop will also serve as an opportunity to introduce participants to one of the most significant upcoming scientific conferences in this field.

Workshop Topics:

How to identify and select an original research topic in Islamic studies.

Steps for formulating research problems, questions, and hypotheses.

Methodologies commonly used in contemporary Islamic research.

Criteria for preparing a publishable research paper for conferences and peer-reviewed journals.

Speaker:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Imad Mohamed Abdullah
Assistant Professor of Islamic Da‘wah and Culture, International Islamic University

Dr. Abdullah holds a Ph.D. in Islamic Da‘wah and Culture from Al-Azhar University, Egypt, where he graduated with first-class honors. He has supervised and examined numerous postgraduate theses at both the Master’s and Doctoral levels. He has participated in more than twenty international conferences and has contributed several peer-reviewed papers published in scientific journals and presented at academic conferences.