Ph.D. Research Proposal on Utilizing Prophetic Concise Sayings in Digital Da'wah Content Creation

The Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Main Center of the Islamic University of Minnesota held an academic seminar session at the College of Islamic Studies, Department of Sunnah and Hadith Sciences, to discuss a Ph.D. research proposal submitted by researcher Waleed Hamed Al-Malki, entitled "Prophetic Concise Sayings and the Creation of Short Digital Da'wah Content: A Thematic Hadith Study."

The research proposal examines the significance of the Prophet’s concise sayings (Jawami' Al-Kalim) as a unique model of eloquence, brevity, and depth of meaning. It explores how these characteristics can be utilized in developing short-form digital da'wah content that aligns with the nature of contemporary social media platforms and digital communication channels, which have become among the most influential tools for outreach and engagement in the modern era.

The study aims to highlight the educational, spiritual, and media-related dimensions of the Prophet’s comprehensive sayings and to demonstrate their effectiveness in delivering impactful messages of faith and knowledge to contemporary digital audiences. It also seeks to identify methodological foundations for producing concise da'wah content that combines authentic Islamic teachings with effective communication strategies and media appeal.

During the seminar, the researcher presented the study’s objectives, research questions, and methodological framework. This was followed by an academic discussion in which committee members reviewed various aspects of the proposal and offered scholarly observations and recommendations aimed at strengthening its methodological structure and enhancing its academic value, thereby contributing to the advancement of contemporary Hadith studies.

The review committee was chaired by Dr. Majed Bani Obaid, Dean of the College of Islamic Studies, and included Dr. Faiz Mohammed Al-Nua'ah, Dr. Hamza Saeed, Dr. Radwan Al-Ahdal, and Dr. Ahmed Mustafa as committee members.

This seminar reflects the Deanship of Graduate Studies’ commitment to supporting research that responds to contemporary challenges and bridges Islamic heritage with modern digital technologies. Such efforts contribute to the development of effective da'wah discourse and strengthen its presence in the digital sphere through rigorous academic studies that integrate sound Islamic foundations with contemporary applications.