PhD Dissertation Defense Examines Life Skills in Prophetic Sunnah

The Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the Main Center of the Islamic University of Minnesota organized an academic defense of the doctoral dissertation submitted by researcher Mohamed Makeen Mohamed Maghly from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, entitled “Life Skills in the Prophetic Sunnah.” The dissertation was submitted as part of the PhD program in the Department of Prophetic Sunnah and Its Sciences at the College of Islamic Studies, as part of the University’s efforts to support scientific research and advance specialized studies in the sciences of the Prophetic Sunnah.

The dissertation examined the guidance and life skills contained in the Prophetic Sunnah that contribute to developing a well-rounded Muslim personality and enhancing individuals’ ability to deal effectively with various situations and aspects of life. The study sought to identify the educational and behavioral dimensions derived from Prophetic guidance and examine their relevance to the requirements of contemporary life.

The dissertation was defended before an academic committee chaired by Dr. Majed bin Obaid, Head of the Department of Prophetic Sunnah and Its Sciences, with Dr. Ridwan Salem Al-Ahdal serving as the dissertation supervisor. Dr. Emad Hamed Al-Shammari participated as the internal examiner, while Dr. Ahmed Saleh served as the external examiner. The committee reviewed the dissertation’s content, methodology, and key academic aspects and provided a number of scholarly observations and research recommendations aimed at enriching the study and strengthening its academic value.

The defense featured an academic discussion addressing several issues related to the dissertation, with particular emphasis on the importance of drawing upon Prophetic guidance to develop personal, social, and educational skills and to enhance the practical application of the Prophetic Sunnah in addressing the needs of contemporary individuals.

The dissertation defense is part of the series of academic defenses organized by the Deanship of Graduate Studies and Scientific Research at the Islamic University of Minnesota, reaffirming the University’s commitment to supporting rigorous academic research and encouraging specialized studies in the Islamic sciences. It also contributes to enriching scholarly knowledge through research grounded in the Qur’an and Sunnah and addressing contemporary intellectual and educational issues.