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Mohamud Awil Mohamed is a Ph.D. Candidate and Fontaine Fellow at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Arts & Sciences, Department of History. He is also a researcher at the Schoenberg Database of Manuscripts. His work bridges Islamic legal traditions (sharīʿah and xeer) with collective memory in Bilād al-Ṣūmāl, examining Salafism, sacred spaces, and transnational education networks. Mohamed holds a B.A. in History from Augsburg University and an M.A. in Heritage Studies from the University of Minnesota, supported by FLAS and Mellon Fellowships.
- Education: B.A. History (Augsburg), B.A. Islamic Studies (Abubakar As-Siddique Institute), M.A. Heritage Studies (Minnesota)
- Research Focus: Islamic law, manuscript studies, transnational learning networks, and ulema-state dynamics
His research combines classical Islamic learning (hadith, Shafiʿi jurisprudence) with modern methods like natural language processing. He has taught as a TA for courses on African history and contributed to manuscript preservation projects at HMML. Mohamed translates classical Islamic texts and Somali poetry, reflecting his commitment to cultural heritage.
- Awards: FLAS Fellowship, Mellon Graduate Fellowship, Digital Humanities Fellowship
His publications explore topics from Somali manuscripts to colonial encounters, emphasizing historical methodologies and contemporary relevance. Mohamed’s affiliations include the Schoenberg Institute for Manuscript Studies, Middle East Studies Association, and Somali Studies International Association.
