Dr. Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman

Dean
abdulsattar.ar@mnu.edu.mv
3345383

    Biography

    Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman is the Dean of the Faculty of Sharia and Law at the Maldives National University in the Republic of the Maldives. He holds a Doctorate (Ph.D.) in Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis) and Quranic Sciences from the International Islamic University, Islamabad (IIUI), Pakistan, where he also completed his Master’s Degree in Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis) and Hadith.
    He currently serves as the Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Fatwa in the Maldives and has worked at the Maldivian Islamic Fiqh Academy. He was the former Chairman of the Advisory Committee for the Minister at the Ministry of Islamic Affairs in the Maldives.
    Abdul Sattar Abdul Rahman has participated in various international conferences, presenting papers on different topics, and has numerous publications in the field of Islamic law.

    Educational Qualifications

    Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis) and Quranic Sciences, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. (1995-2001)

    Research Interests

    Islamic Studies and Islamic Sharia

    Teaching Interests

    Islamic Studies and Islamic Sharia

    Research Grants and Major Research Projects

    Research Supervision

    Supervised approximately five master’s dissertations and am currently supervising two PhD students.

    Selected Publications

    Books Published: Authored 8 books

    Editorial Activities and Editorial Board Memberships Committee Leadership and Memberships

    Deputy President of the Supreme Council for Islamic Fatuwa in Maldives

    Member of the Zakat Council (Ministry of Islamic Affairs and Endowments

    Conference Participation and Academic Leadership

    Theveli international Conference

    Ehuyau programs in Islamic Affairs (Maldives)

    Professional Memberships and Affiliations

    Awards and Recognitions

    Consultancy, Training, and Community Engagement Activities

    Islamic Awareness Programs: Conducted numerous Islamic awareness and educational programs across various islands at the request of Island Councils and non-governmental organizations (NGOs).

    Languages Spoken

    Dhivehi, Arabic, Urudo And English