Research Seminar on Rational Arguments in Surah Taha

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center, represented by the College of Islamic Studies, Department of Creed and Contemporary Schools of Thought, held a scientific research seminar to discuss the doctoral research proposal submitted by researcher Khalid Hasan Al-Salmi. The study examines the rational arguments presented in Surah Taha and their role in addressing contemporary materialist philosophies.

The research proposal, entitled “Rational Arguments in Surah Taha and Their Impact on Refuting Contemporary Materialist Philosophies: An Analytical Study of Islamic Creed,” aims to examine the rational arguments contained in the Qur'anic text and analyze their theological dimensions. It also explores the effectiveness of Qur'anic argumentation in addressing modern materialist perspectives and critically examining their intellectual foundations.

The study seeks to highlight the forms of reasoning and rational arguments found in the Qur'anic discourse and their potential relevance to contemporary intellectual and theological issues. It further contributes to studies examining the relationship between the Qur'anic text and modern intellectual challenges.

The seminar was conducted via video conferencing and featured a specialized academic committee chaired by Professor Dr. Emad Al-Din Abdu Al-Ajili, Head of the Department of Creed and Contemporary Schools of Thought, with Dr. Abdul-Ghani Dhamin and Dr. Aziza Hamidati serving as committee members.

The session featured an academic discussion addressing various aspects of the research proposal and its methodology. The committee members provided a number of scholarly observations and recommendations, along with academic perspectives that contributed to enriching the topic and strengthening its methodological and intellectual framework.

At the conclusion of the seminar, the committee praised the study’s academic value and highlighted the significance of its topic in addressing contemporary intellectual and theological issues. The committee noted that the research represents a valuable contribution to modern studies of Islamic creed and wished the researcher success in completing his dissertation and continuing his academic journey.