Summary
The mission of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies is to advance a sound and nuanced understanding of Muslim societies and the Islamic faith, its role in world history, and its current patterns of globalization. The center recognizes that Islam is a universal faith and a world civilization with a global community. Thus, the center provides a global, rather than regional, framework for exploring Islam.
The AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies supports research, interdisciplinary academic programs, and community outreach. By providing educational and research opportunities for students, faculty, and visiting scholars, it is helping develop 21st century leaders with a sophisticated understanding of the complex dynamics that shape Muslim communities worldwide.
The Director for the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies is Maria M Dakake.
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Locations
AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies
Horizon Hall, Room 3200
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Faculty Research
In his recent book, “Islamic Ethics: Fundamental Aspects of Human Conduct”, Dr. Abdulaziz Sachedina highlights how Islamic Ethics is a moral and spiritual paradigm that leads humanity to carry out duties to God and other humans. The social ethics in this ethical system managed the conquered regions of Middle East beyond the legal-religious paradigm of the Shari’a.
Abdulaziz Sachedina, Ph.D., is Professor and IIIT Chair in Islamic Studies at George Mason University in Fairfax, Virginia. Dr. Sachedina, who has studied in India, Iraq, Iran, and Canada, obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Toronto.
Publications
MAYDAN
An online publication of the AbuSulayman Center for Global Islamic Studies at George Mason University
For more information, see website hemaydan.com/
