Alibasher N. Usman

Prof. Alibasher N. Usman serves as Assistant Professor IV in the Islamic Studies Department at the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), Mindanao State University (MSU), Marawi City, Philippines. A native of Ganassi and Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, he actively participates in the International Da’wah Tabligh Movement and serves on the Philippine National Consultative Assembly.

His academic credentials include:

• Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies (Mindanao Culture and Society) - current residency at MSU
• Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (Major in Muslim Law), 2020, KFCIAAS, MSU
• Diploma in Islamic Studies (Major in Muslim Law), 2003, KFCIAAS, MSU
• Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies (Major in Shari'ah), 1988, MSU
• Shari'a Major in Shari'a, 1993, Al Ain University, UAE
• Bachelor of Law (LLB, units earned), 1999-2001, MSU
• Bachelor of Science in Accountancy (units earned), 1995, Jamiatul Philippine Al-Islamiah

Prof. Usman's scholarly focus centers on Islamic jurisprudence, Da'wah methodologies, and Mindanao's Muslim cultural landscape. His research bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary societal contexts in Southern Philippines, emphasizing practical applications of Sharia principles and community development through religious education.

His publications demonstrate consistent thematic concentration on Islamic pedagogy and community engagement. The works examine Da'wah practices, Sharia legal frameworks, and narrative traditions, reflecting his dual commitment to academic rigor and religious dissemination. These contributions form a cohesive body exploring how Islamic principles manifest in Muslim community structures and educational systems.