Mohammad Hisham M. Mocsir

Mohammad Hisham M. Mocsir serves as an Instructor III (academic rank equivalent to Lecturer) in the Islamic Studies Department at the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies (KFCIAAS), Mindanao State University - Main Campus, concurrently holding the position of Department Chairperson since September 2021.

His academic credentials include:

• Master of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Muslim Law (2022), KFCIAAS, Mindanao State University
• Bachelor of Arts in Islamic Studies major in Shari'ah (2019, Magna Cum Laude and University Class Valedictorian), KFCIAAS, Mindanao State University
• Bachelor of Laws (completed by 2020), Mindanao State University

Dr. Mocsir's scholarly focus centers on Islamic legal frameworks, with specialized expertise in Shari'ah interpretation, Muslim Law application, and contemporary Islamic Jurisprudence. His work emphasizes practical integration of religious legal principles within modern societal contexts, particularly relevant to Muslim communities in Southeast Asia.

His distinguished awards portfolio features:

• Top 1 ranking in the 2020 Special Shari'ah Bar Examinations
• Magna Cum Laude distinction and University Class Valedictorian honors
• Most Promising Young Counselor of the Year recognition
• Academic Excellence Awardee and Best in Thesis accolades
• 7 Dean’s List and 5 Chancellor’s List distinctions during studies
• College Service Awardee and Best Quiz Wizard of the Year titles

In academic service, Dr. Mocsir actively supervises students while leading departmental initiatives including enrollment coordination and Shari'ah Bar Examination review programs. He provides pro bono legal services to underserved communities, demonstrating commitment to practical application of Islamic legal principles. His administrative leadership as Department Chairperson encompasses curriculum development and faculty coordination within the Islamic Studies Department.

A dedicated educator, Dr. Mocsir champions teaching as a transformative vocation for instilling God-centered values in youth, guided by his mantra 'Fortune favors the bold' (Audentes Fortuna Iuvat).