معرفی
Mustafa Sağlam is a Lecturer at Nevşehir Hacı Bektaş Veli University, Faculty of Theology, Department of Basic Islamic Sciences. He holds a PhD in Basic Islamic Sciences from Erciyes University and has been serving as a faculty member since 2015, promoted to Doctor Lecturer in 2021. He currently serves in multiple administrative roles, including Vice Dean and Head of Department.
- Educational Background:
- PhD in Basic Islamic Sciences, Erciyes University (2020)
- MA in Basic Islamic Sciences, Erciyes University (2002)
- Bachelor of Theology, Dokuz Eylül University (1998)
His research focuses on Quranic recitation (qiraat), tajweed, tafsir, and the semantic analysis of Quranic terminology. He teaches undergraduate and graduate courses in Quran reading, tecvid, and specialized topics in recitation science. His scholarly work includes extensive publications in the form of books, peer-reviewed articles, and conference papers, often exploring the nuances of Quranic language, variant readings, and their interpretive implications. He is actively involved in major research projects such as 'Kelimat: Words and Concepts with Similar Meanings in the Qur'an' and the Diyanet’s 'Encyclopedia of Quranic Words.'
His recent publications reflect a strong emphasis on classical Islamic sciences, particularly in the areas of qiraat methodology, tafsir criticism, and Quranic lexicography. He frequently contributes to academic symposia on Quranic studies, recitation history, and Ottoman scholarship. His work bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary academic inquiry.
- Scientific Contributions:
- Author of over 15 books on Quranic sciences
- Multiple peer-reviewed articles in journals such as Umde Dini Tetkikler Dergisi and Tefsir Araştırmaları Dergisi
- Regular presenter at national and international symposia on Quran and tafsir
He supervises several doctoral and master’s students in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences, guiding research on topics related to qiraat, tajweed, and mushaf studies. He is also engaged in institutional leadership as Bologna Coordinator and member of the Quality Board, contributing to academic quality assurance and curriculum development.
He is actively involved in research groups and scholarly networks focusing on Quranic interpretation, recitation sciences, and Islamic intellectual history. His blog contributions reflect his engagement with critical thinking, religious education, and Quranic literacy.
