Hatem Bazian

Hatem Bazian is a co-founder and Professor of Islamic Law and Theology at Zaytuna College, the first accredited Muslim liberal arts college in the U.S., and a lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, in Near Eastern and Asian American Studies. His academic career includes roles as an adjunct professor at Boalt Hall School of Law (2002–2007) and visiting professor at Saint Mary’s College of California (2001–2007). He founded the Islamophobia Research and Documentation Project (2009) and the Islamophobia Studies Journal (2012), both addressing systemic Othering of Muslims and Islam. His work critiques settler colonialism, particularly in Palestine, and advocates for decolonial frameworks. He also serves as national chair of American Muslims for Palestine and board member of organizations like the Islamic Scholarship Fund.

Research focuses on Islamic law, Middle Eastern studies, and countering Islamophobia. He has authored books like Palestine … it is something colonial (2023), analyzing Palestinian history through settler colonialism. His articles address economic critiques (e.g., federal bailouts, militarism) and university reform, emphasizing racial equity and decolonizing education. He is a columnist for Turkish media and a vocal advocate for Palestinian rights, linking grassroots activism with academic scholarship.