CONFERENCE OBJECTIVES

(1) To enable new generations of researchers and graduate students to learn about the intellectual, scientific, and practical contributions of AbuSulayman as a luminary of contemporary Islamic thought, both in the realm of innovation and ijtihad in fields of theoretical knowledge, and in practical reform efforts and institution establishment.

(2) To analyze the distinctive methodological features of AbuSulayman’s intellectual contributions, especially as they relate to epistemological integration and its methodological foundations.

(3) To clarify the reformist impacts, both theoretical and practical, of the school of thought AbuSulayman helped to found; and propose programs of research and action that will contribute to ongoing ijtihad and innovation in this school.

(4) To identify innovative solutions to the challenges faced by modern-day Muslims by drawing inspiration from the innovative project of Professor AbuSulayman; and to benefit from the reformist and renewalist vision he offered toward better understanding what is required in order to reform contemporary Islamic reality.

CONFERENCE THEMES

Theme 1: AbuSulayman – His Character and Influence
A general overview of the man, his influence on others, and theirs on him.

Theme 2: Literary Output
An overall analysis and classification of AbuSulayman’s books and research work.

Theme 3: Epistemological Model
Features and elements of AbuSulayman’s epistemological model and its applications in a number of fields.

Theme 4: Acculturation and the Relationship between Self and Other
Overall examination of these concepts in AbuSulayman’s life and work.

Theme 5: Educational Thinker
Examining AbuSulayman’s philosophy of education important elements.

Theme 6: University Education Reform
Overall examination of this strategy including its manifestations on the theoretical and practical levels.

Theme 7: Educational and Scientific Projects
Examination of scientific and educational projects AbuSulayman established, and his methodology in developing, managing and implementing them.

Theme 8: Scientific and Intellectual Institutions
AbuSulayman’s experience in establishing and managing scientific and intellectual institutions and ensuring their continuity.

IMPORTANT DEADLINES:

• Submission of Abstracts: 01 May, 2022
• Acceptance of Abstracts Notification: 15 May, 2022
• Submission of Full Paper: 15 November, 2022
• Acceptance of Full Paper Notification: 01 December, 2022
• Submission of Corrected Full Paper: 01 February, 2023
• Conference Dates: 21 – 22 February 2023

Each abstract should be approximately 1,000 to 1,500 words and should be in Arabic or English and should clearly presents the idea of the research, its problem, its importance, its objectives, and its methodology. Each abstract should also include title, name of author, his/her affiliation, mailing address, email and telephone contacts. The submitted abstracts will be peer-reviewed and the authors notified accordingly through email. Accepted papers should be a minimum of six thousand words and a maximum of ten thousand words (25-35 pages).

Abstracts should be submitted to abusulayman.conference@iiit.org (for Arabic) and iimu@iium.edu.my (for English).

SECRETARIAT:
International Institute for Muslim Unity, International Islamic University Malaysia (IIMU-IIUM)
Director: Prof. Dr. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi

Inquiries:
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fatmir Shehu, Deputy Director IIMU-IIUM
(WA +60163989058, Email: fatmir@iium.edu.my
Bro. Shahran Kasim, Deputy Director, IIIT East and Southeast Asia Office
(WA +6019-3326274, Email: iiit.eastasia@gmail.com)