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Dr. Abdul-Bashid Shaikh is a Lecturer (Part-time) in Arabic and Islamic Studies at the University of Leeds, affiliated with the School of Languages, Cultures and Societies under the Faculty of Arts, Humanities and Cultures. He is based in the Department of Arabic, Islamic and Middle Eastern Studies and serves as a Personal Tutor within the Leeds for Life framework.
- BA in Arabic and Islamic Studies, University of Leeds (2001)
- MA in Qur'anic Studies, University of Leeds (2003)
- PhD in Comparative Religion, University of Leeds (2011), focusing on creation in Abrahamic faiths
His research spans Islamic Studies, Qur'anic Studies, medieval and modern theology, interfaith dialogue, Middle Eastern history, and contemporary issues such as Islamophobia and ethnic media. He explores themes of peace, reconciliation, religious symbolism, and the intersection of religion with modernity and public life.
His recent publications reflect a strong trend in interreligious comparison, media representation of Muslims, and responses to global crises like the pandemic and geopolitical conflicts. He frequently analyzes how religious traditions interpret events, symbols, and ethics in modern contexts, with a particular focus on British Muslim identity and interfaith understanding.
Dr. Shaikh is actively involved in public scholarship and media engagement, contributing to debates on Islamophobia, religious freedom, and interfaith relations.
- Regular contributor to BBC, Sky News, France24, and La Razón (Spain)
- Feature columnist for La Razón Internacional
- Media commentator on events such as the Batley Grammar School cartoon controversy and the fall of Kabul
He supervises postgraduate research on topics including gender in Islamic literature, Prophet Muhammad representation, and organ donation in Islam. He has participated in AHRC-funded collaborative networks and served on ethics and admissions committees. His work bridges academic rigor with public engagement, emphasizing dialogue, tolerance, and the relevance of religious thought in contemporary society.
Dr. Shaikh is also involved in interfaith initiatives, including serving as Secretary of the North Kirklees Interfaith Council (2012–2015), and has undertaken government-sponsored delegations to India to foster Muslim-British dialogue. He is a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy and contributes to modules on Middle Eastern studies, religion, and conflict.
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