معرفی
Mustafa Kemal KOCA is a Researcher at Trakya University's Faculty of Theology, Hadith Department. He holds a PhD (2021) from Yalova University and a Master's (2016) from Trakya University, both in Fundamental Islamic Sciences. Previously, he worked at the Presidency of Religious Affairs (2007-2013) and served as a Research Assistant at Trakya University since 2013.
Education:
- Bachelor's in Theology (2011): Uludağ University, Undergraduate Thesis: The Theological Views of Ibn Qudama al-Maqdisi
- Master's (2016): Trakya University, Thesis: Seyyid Sharif Jurjani's Brief Hadith Method and Laknevi's Method in his Commentary on Zaferu'l-Emani
- PhD (2021): Yalova University, Thesis: Justice of the Companions: Disagreements Within the Sunni
Research Interests: Focused on Hadith methodology, Sunni theological disputes, classical Islamic jurisprudence, and the works of Ottoman scholars like Katip Çelebi. His work critically examines Sunni thought through historical and methodological lenses, emphasizing the evolution of Hadith interpretation across schools of law.
Publications span international conferences, refereed journals, and book chapters, including analyses of Sunni methodology debates and translations of classical texts. Notable works include critiques of Tirmizi's methodologies and studies on Hanafi jurists’ interpretations of Sunnah.
Translations:
- Zemmü't-Te'vil (Condemnation of Interpretation) by Ibn Qudame
- Lum'atu'l-I'tikad (Itikad Sparkles) by Ibn Qudame
No scientific awards or grants are explicitly mentioned. He teaches courses on Hadith methodology, Arabic grammar, and contemporary Hadith challenges.