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Yusuf Karatay is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Basic Islamic Sciences at the Faculty of Theology, Karabuk University, Turkey, holding this position since 2024 after serving as a Research Assistant at Karabuk University (2018-2024), Marmara University (2016-2018), and Giresun University (2014-2016).
His academic credentials include:
- PhD in Tafsir (Quranic Exegesis) from Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2017-2023)
- Master's Degree in Tafsir (Thesis) from Marmara University, Institute of Social Sciences (2014-2017)
- Bachelor's Degree in Theology from Marmara University, Faculty of Theology (2009-2014)
Dr. Karatay specializes in Quranic exegesis with emphasis on theological interpretations of divine attributes, particularly the vision of God (Ru'yetullah), and comparative analysis of classical scholars including Fahreddin al-Razi, Zamakhshari, and Qadi Abd al-Jabbar. His research bridges classical Islamic scholarship with contemporary theological discourse through examination of Quran-Hadith relationships and juristic interpretations.
His publication pattern reveals consistent focus on theological controversies in Quranic interpretation, with recent works exploring Quran-Hadith harmony in Sahih al-Bukhari (2025), Mu'tazilite perspectives through Qadi Abd al-Jabbar (2024), and comparative analysis of divine vision concepts across Islamic intellectual history.
Dr. Karatay currently supervises master's research with two active theses:
- Mostafa Alısmael: "Ignorance in Personal Status and Its Effect on Marriage and Divorce: A Comparative Fiqh Study"
- Mıftah Meelad Alı Aboughdeer: "The Rights of the Accused in Islamic Criminal Jurisprudence: A Comparative Study with Libyan Law"
His teaching portfolio encompasses core Islamic sciences including Tafsir methodology, Quranic recitation (Tajweed), and teacher practicum courses across undergraduate and graduate levels.