Curriculum Vitae

1. Personal Information

2. Academic Qualifications

• 1. Al-Alimiyyah Degree (Ph.D.) in Comparative Jurisprudence, University of the Punjab, Lahore, 1995. Dissertation title: Study and Critical Edition of the First Part of the Book Taysir Al-Isti'dad li-Rutbat Al-Ijtihad fi Al-Fiqh Al-Shafi'i.
• 2. Higher Degree (Master's) in Comparative Jurisprudence, with an Excellent grade, 1990, Higher Institute for the Training of Imams and Preachers. Thesis title: Rulings on Divorce in Islamic Jurisprudence.
• 3. Licentiate (Bachelor's) Degree in Jurisprudence, Faculty of Shariah, Islamic University of Madinah, 1986.
• 4. Scholarly authorization with chains of transmission in Hadith and other disciplines, received from several sheikhs under whom he studied books of Hadith and other sciences in Ethiopia and in the Two Holy Mosques.

Publications:

• 1. The Jurisprudence of Jihad and International Relations in Islam. Printed in Pakistan.
• 2. Islamic Jurisprudence in the Balance of History: An Analytical Study Presenting the Stages of Jurisprudence and Highlighting Its Merits.
• 3. The History of Ethiopia: Past and Present. The first volume was printed.
• 4. The Muslim's Creed in Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Printed twice.
• 5. The Islamic Approach to Education and Teaching: An Analytical Study. Printed twice.
• 6. A Brief Account of the Life of Sheikh Abdulaziz bin Baz, May Allah Have Mercy on Him. Printed in Pakistan.
• 7. Dr. Naseef and His Efforts in the Service of Islam and Muslims. Printed in Arabic and English.
• 8. Islamic Economics: Between Theory and Practice — A Comparative Study with Positive Economics.
• 9. Series on Men of Thought and Da'wah in the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Hijri Centuries: H.E. Dr. Abdullah Omar Naseef. Printed twice.
• 10. Muslims in the Republics of the Soviet Union and Its Former Communist Bloc.
• 11. The History of Ethiopia through Its Various Eras. In press.
• 12. The Character of the Beloved Chosen Prophet ﷺ and His Commendable Conduct in Dealing with People in Peace and War. Printed.
• 13. The Scholarly and Da'wah Efforts of Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudi and a Number of the Region's Scholars. Printed.
• 14. Education and Teaching: Past and Present. Printed.
• 15. Critical edition of Sheikh Abdulrahman Al-Sudi's book Al-Minah Al-Ilahiyyah fi I'rab Sharh Zayni Dahlan lil-Ajurrumiyyah. Printed twice.
• 16. Islamic Culture: Between Authenticity and Modernity — An Analytical Study.
• 17. Encyclopedia of the History of Islam in Abyssinia, co-authored with Dr. Mohammed Zain Nur Hussein Mohammed.
• 18. Jurisprudence of Contemporary Financial Transactions: A Comparative Study.
• 19. Scientific Research Methodology.
• 20. Muslims in Abyssinia throughout History.
• 21. Biographies of the Righteous Predecessors among Preachers, Jurists, and Reformers throughout the Centuries.

4. Published Scholarly Research

• 1. The Ruling on Differences in Moonrise Locations and the Consequent Legal Rulings. Published in Islamic Studies, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal.
• 2. Scholarly Differences regarding the Best Type of Hajj Ritual. Published in Islamic Studies, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal.
• 3. The Concept of Renewal and Development in Religion. Published in Islamic Studies. === = = =
• 4. The Concept of Understanding Religion in Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah. Published in Sawt Al-Haqq, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal.
• 5. Rulings on Money in Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comparative Study. Published in Islamic Studies, a peer-reviewed quarterly journal.
• 6. The Prophet's Hajj: Between Ifrad, Tamattu', and Qiran. Published in the peer-reviewed quarterly journal Contemporary Jurisprudential Research.
• 7. Insurance and the Position of Shariah toward It. Published in the peer-reviewed quarterly journal Islamic Studies, Islamic Research Academy.
• 8. Characteristics of Islamic Economics: An Analytical Comparative Study with Positive Economics. Published in the quarterly journal of the Institute for the Training of Imams and Preachers.

5. Research on Various Topics Published in Cultural Magazines

• 1. Islamic Economics and Its Role in Achieving World Peace. Al-Rabita Magazine.
• 2. Misconceptions concerning Women's Testimony and Polygyny. Published in Nidaa Al-Islam Magazine.
• 3. Conflict in the Horn of Africa: A Historical Analytical Study. Al-Rabita Magazine.
• 4. The Role of Parents and Guardians in Education and Teaching.
• 5. Education and Its Impact on Teaching.
• 6. Acts That Invalidate Fasting and Their Jurisprudential Classification.
• 7. Family Relations in Light of the Objectives of Shariah.
• 21. Ijtihad and Its Importance in the Present Age.
• 22. Islamic Economics and Its Role in Establishing Security and Achieving Peace.
• 23. Aisha's Corrections, May Allah Be Pleased with Her, to Prominent Companions, May Allah Be Pleased with Them.
• 24. The Priority of Remaining until the Thirteenth Day of Tashriq and the Meaning of Removing Sin from Those Who Depart Early.
• 25. The Objectives and Etiquette of Hajj in Light of the Qur'an and Sunnah.
• 26. Al-Tawfiq Islamic Center in Minnesota as a Practical Model for Preserving Civilizational Identity and Islamic Culture in the Diaspora.
• 27. A Journey from the Height of Atheism to the Depth of Faith: A Reading of Dr. Jeffrey Lang's Book Losing My Religion.
• 28. The Principles Established by Islam to Achieve Social Security.
• 29. Offending Religious Symbols: Fueling Fanaticism and Extremism.
• 30. Freedom of Earning and Spending in the Present Age and Its Compatibility with the Islamic System.
• 31. A Study of Shared Time, Longitudinally and Latitudinally: Unifying Fasting and Religious Festivals Worldwide.
• 32. The Role of the Hajj Journey in Spreading Islam in West Africa.
• 33. Schools of Islamic Jurisprudence: Past and Present.
• 34. Reflecting on Allah's Blessings in Light of Surah An-Nahl.
• 35. Reflections on Surah Al-A'raf.
• 36. Surah Al-An'am and the Most Important Issues It Addresses.
• 37. Reflections on Surah Yusuf.
• 38. Surah Al-Ma'idah and the Issues It Addresses.
• 39. The Culture of Justice and Peaceful Coexistence among Followers of Religions: King Al-Najashi as a Model.
• 40. The Roman Traveler and His Motto: Islam Is a Religion of Peace.

6. Languages: Amharic, Arabic, English, and Oromo

8. Academic Activities:

Conference Participation

• 1. Islam and World Peace. University of Dammam.
• 2. The Thought of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Its Impact on the Unity of the Muslim Ummah. Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, in coordination with Al-Azhar Al-Sharif, Cairo.

Memberships:

• 1. Member of the World Muslim Congress, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
• 2. Member of the Union of African Muslim Scholars.
• 3. Member of the Ethiopian Scholars Forum Association.