Public PhD Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Majid Abdullah Mohammad Qaid Al-Kamil, from the Faculty of Arts & Humanities – Sana’a University
Mr. Majid Abdullah Mohammad Qaid Al-Kamil has successfully obtained his PhD Degree on March 16, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to September 19, 2024, with a “Recommendation” for his dissertation entitled “Conflict Management in Qur’anic Stories: An Objective Study,” from the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Sana’a University.
The Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Post-Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
1. Professor Ali Mohammad Maqbool Al-Ahdal, Main Supervisor, Sana’a University, Member.
2. Professor Musleh Yahya Jazzaz, External Examiner, Chair.
3. Professor Mutee Mohammad Shabalah, Internal Examiner, Member.
The primary objectives of the dissertation were to establish and promote Quranic studies in a contemporary scientific framework and to compile and analyze Quranic verses related to conflict as presented in Quranic narratives. The research sought to elucidate how these narratives manage conflicts and how they can be communicated to non-Muslims, thereby advocating for an outward approach rather than an inward dependency on external perspectives.
The findings of the dissertation underscored several significant conclusions: Firstly, Quranic narratives predate many contemporary ideas regarding the mechanisms and frameworks for both preventive and therapeutic conflict management. Secondly, these narratives encompass all facets of life, resonating with the realities of educational, psychological, political, and economic dimensions at various stages of human experience. Lastly, the components within these stories serve as foundational elements for effectively addressing conflicts that afflict societies globally.
In light of these findings, the researcher proposed several recommendations, including the formulation of a systematic approach to conflict management from an Islamic perspective as articulated in Quranic narratives. Additionally, he advocated for the development of a university-level course that would serve as a requirement for all students, focusing on the principles of conflict management derived from the narratives in the Holy Quran.
The Viva-Voce was attended by several academics, researchers, students, and several colleagues and family members of the researcher.
