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Mustafa ÇAVUŞOĞLU serves as Assistant Professor in the Department of Islamic History and Arts at Kastamonu University's Faculty of Theology since 2024, holding concurrent administrative roles as Department Head, Commission President, and Department Deputy Head. His academic trajectory spans from vocational teaching at Imam Hatip High Schools (1996-2024) to specialized scholarship in early Islamic history following doctoral completion in 2023. His educational background includes: PhD in Islamic History, Necmettin Erbakan University (2019-2023) Master's in Islamic History, Necmettin Erbakan University (2012-2014) BA in Theology, Uludağ University (1991-1996) ÇAVUŞOĞLU's research centers on Islamic History with distinctive focus on maritime expeditions, Sahaba biographies, and historical coexistence models. His work bridges religious studies and historical analysis through examination of naval technology, trade networks, and socio-political structures in formative Islamic periods. Methodologically, he integrates primary source criticism with contextual historical interpretation, contributing to nuanced understandings of Islamic civilization's development. Analysis of his 12 publications (2014-2025) reveals consistent thematic concentration on early Islamic maritime activities (42% of output), Sahaba biographies (25%), and historical coexistence frameworks (17%). His scholarship demonstrates chronological progression from biographical studies toward complex naval history analyses, with increasing methodological sophistication evident in post-2022 works. The publications span journal articles (50%), conference papers (33%), and monographs (17%), primarily engaging Turkish academic discourse while incorporating international scholarly references. No scientific awards or major recognitions are documented in available records. Current teaching responsibilities include undergraduate courses in Islamic History I-II, Islamic Civilization History, and Siyer, alongside graduate seminars on Islamic Historical Methodology and Contemporary Siyer Research. No information exists regarding student supervision or research grant acquisition. Professional engagement centers on symposium participation as session chair, keynote speaker, and scientific committee member, particularly within Kastamonu University's international conferences on Islamic history and culture. His work operates within standard university research frameworks without dedicated laboratory or specialized research team infrastructure.

• Islamic History
• Early Islamic Maritime History
• Sahaba Studies

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Muhammed Alparslan KARTAL is a prominent Turkish academic at Kafkas University's Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences, since 2021. He holds dual PhDs in Hadith (Ankara University, 2015) and Political Science & Public Administration (Kocaeli University, 2010), with additional degrees in Management Sciences (2006) and Theology (2011). His scholarly focus centers on Hadith studies, Sufi interpretations, and Prophet Muhammad's perception in Anatolian Islamic traditions. PhD: Ankara University (Hadith, 2015) and Kocaeli University (Political Science, 2010) Master's: Kocaeli University (Management Sciences, 2006) Bachelor's: Kocaeli (Political Science, 2003) and Ankara (Theology, 2011) Research areas include: Hadith textual analysis Sufi hermeneutics Prophetic narratives in Anatolia Islamic cultural exchange along the Silk Road Regional Islamic education Recent publications examine Hadith in Balkan-Ottoman contexts and Prophet's representation in Kars Sufi poetry. He has edited 12 international Islamic studies books since 2016 and supervised 3 master's theses on topics like Abu'l-Hasan Harakani's legacy and Prophet's portrayal in historical texts.

• Hadith Studies
• Islamic Theology
• Sufism
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Meryem YILMAZ serves as a Research Assistant in the Department of Islamic Law at Ankara Social Sciences University's Seminary. She holds dual doctoral degrees in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (Ankara Social Sciences University, 2020) and Islamic Law (Ankara University, 2020), complemented by a Master's in Fundamental Islamic Sciences (Istanbul 29 Mayis University, 2019) and a BA in Islamic and Religious Sciences (2016). Her research focuses on Islamic Law History , Islamic Criminal Law , and foundational jurisprudence. Current projects include "Kahramanmaraş Earthquake-Related Religious Problems" (2023-2025) as Researcher and "Pandemic Fiqh" (2020) as Fellow. Her scholarly output demonstrates concentrated expertise in classical Islamic legal methodology and contemporary applications. Professional recognition includes a YÖKDİL English proficiency score (78, 2022) and completion of the İSAM Research Course (2018). Her collaborative work with scholars like Ahmad Fayez Hersh and Mahmut Samar reflects interdisciplinary engagement in Islamic economic jurisprudence.

• Islamic Law
• Islamic Law History
• Islamic Criminal Law

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Emine Demil is an academic at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Hadith. She has held this position since 2018 and continues to teach undergraduate and graduate courses, including Hadith Methodology , History of Hadith , and Contemporary Approaches to Prophet Muhammad . Education: PhD in Hadith (2017), Ankara University Institute of Social Sciences Master's in Hadith (2008), Ankara University Institute of Social Sciences Licence in Theology (2006), Ankara University Faculty of Theology Licence in Theology (2003), Sakarya University Faculty of Theology Research Interests: Her work focuses on Hadith studies, Prophetic biography, and the integration of Hadith into Islamic jurisprudence and social contexts. She explores historical narratives, gender roles in Hadith literature, and methodological approaches to Hadith analysis. Conference Participation: She has presented at international events such as the Uluslararası Mahiyet ve Hakikat Bağlamında Vahiy Olgusu Sempozyumu (2022) and the Uluslararası İslâmda Sanat ve Estetik Sempozyumu (2023), covering topics like companions of the Prophet, aesthetic concepts in Hadith, and educational methodologies. Supervision & Leadership: She supervises ongoing PhD and Master's theses, including topics on classical Hadith texts and institutional history. In 2024-2025, she serves as Director of Research and Application Center at her university.

• Hadith Studies
• Islamic Theology
• Prophetic Biography
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Mustafa Saribiyik is a Professor at Gaziantep University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Islamic History and Arts . He has previously held academic positions at Ankara Social Sciences University (2018-2021), Necmettin Erbakan University (2014-2018), Dicle University (1997-2014), and Inonu University (1997-2000). Education: PhD in Islamic History (1996), MA in Islamic History with Thesis (1989), BA in Theology (1984) from Selçuk University. His research focuses on Islamic History, Arts, and Turkish Islamic Literature , with a particular emphasis on: Early Islamic governance and political thought Caliphate institution and sectarian polemics Role of Ulema in power dynamics Historical sociology of Islamic institutions Center-periphery conflicts in Islamic empires Gender roles in early Islamic society Notable trends in his publications include studies on: Prophetic leadership and ethical society formation Disaster-related philosophical reflections in Islamic thought Administrative and moral dimensions of Siyasetnâme literature Regional histories of Diyarbakır, Mardin, and Siverek He has led 3 completed social projects and served in administrative roles including: Dean of Gaziantep University (2023) Director of Research and Application Center Vice Rector of Gaziantep University (2021-) Head of Department at multiple universities (2018-2021) He has advised 13 graduate theses on topics ranging from 17th-century Nats literature to Turkish women's rights and Kurdish policy analysis.

• Islamic History
• Islamic Arts
• Turkish Islamic Literature
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Mevlüt POYRAZ is an Associate Professor in the Department of Islamic History and Arts at the Faculty of Theology, Artvin Coruh University, Turkey. He has served as an academician since 2016 following prior roles as an Imam-Hatip at the Presidency of Religious Affairs (2001-2004) and a teacher at the Ministry of National Education (2004-2016). His academic credentials include: Bachelor of Theology, Atatürk University (1996-2001) Master's in Islamic History, Atatürk University (2005-2009) Ph.D. in Islamic History, Atatürk University (2009-2015) Dr. POYRAZ specializes in Islamic historical studies with emphasis on early Islamic political structures , Prophetic biography , Ottoman regional history , and Crusader-era conflicts . His research critically examines primary sources including Quranic interpretations, hadith literature, and Ottoman-era documents to reconstruct historical narratives. He frequently investigates theological dimensions of historical events and analyzes socio-political dynamics in early Islamic governance. His recent publications (2023-2025) demonstrate a concentrated focus on Caliphal history, Battle of Karbala interpretations, and Ottoman-era Anatolian studies. Methodologically, he combines textual criticism with archaeological evidence (e.g., tombstone inscriptions) and cross-references Islamic sources with Christian historical accounts. Key thematic trends include political correspondence analysis, dream interpretation in early Islam, and regional Islamization processes in Northeastern Anatolia. Dr. POYRAZ has contributed to national research projects: Traces of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants in Ottoman Medical History in the Artvin Region (2022-2023) Ottoman Era Tombstones in OrtaHopa Cemetery (2022-2024) He served as Department Head in 2020 and teaches undergraduate courses including Islamic History I/II, Ottoman History, Siyer, and Turkish-Islamic Arts History. No doctoral or master's students are listed in available records.

• Islamic History
• Early Islamic History
• Ottoman History
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