Two PhD Research Proposals Approved at Doctoral Seminar

As part of its efforts to support scientific research and enhance the quality of its graduate programs, the Deanship of Graduate Studies at the Islamic University of Minnesota - Main Center organized a scientific seminar at the Department of Islamic Da'wah and Culture, College of Islamic Studies, to discuss two doctoral research proposals in the presence of a specialized academic committee and a number of faculty members and researchers.

The seminar discussed the research proposal submitted by researcher Zuhair Abdulwahab Abdulqader Hawsawi, entitled “The Impact of the Preacher’s Rhetorical Skills on the Effectiveness of Islamic Da'wah: An Analytical and Applied Study.” The proposal focused on the role of rhetorical skills in enhancing the preacher’s impact and increasing the effectiveness of Islamic preaching discourse through a scholarly approach combining theoretical analysis with practical application, thereby contributing to specialized research in the field of Islamic Da'wah.

The committee also discussed the research proposal submitted by researcher Mohamed Hadhidh Al-Harbi, entitled “The Da'wah Dimensions of Qur’anic Narratives and Their Application in Contemporary Islamic Da' ‘wah.” The study seeks to identify the preaching messages and values embedded in Qur’anic narratives and examine ways of applying them to contemporary Da'wah issues and challenges, thereby enhancing the effectiveness of Islamic discourse and strengthening its connection with the needs of contemporary society.

The discussion committee was chaired by Dr. Taha Al-Jawhari, Head of the Department of Islamic Da'wah and Culture, with Dr. Lotfi Kouki, Dr. Hassan Qurashi, Dr. Taha Al-Sawah, Dr. Musa Al-Daw, and Dr. Ibrahim Al-Omari serving as committee members. The committee reviewed various scientific and methodological aspects of both proposals and provided a number of observations and recommendations aimed at developing their academic structure and strengthening their research methodology in accordance with rigorous academic standards.

The seminar concluded with in-depth academic discussions highlighting the significance of both topics in enriching Da'wah studies and advancing research in Islamic discourse and Qur’anic narratives. The committee also offered several recommendations to support the researchers in completing their projects and further enhancing their academic quality.

This seminar is part of the series of academic activities organized by the Islamic University of Minnesota to promote a culture of scientific research and academic dialogue, support graduate students in developing their research projects, and contribute to achieving quality and excellence in graduate programs while advancing contemporary Islamic scholarship.