Public MA Viva-Voce Examination of Mr. Faisal Ahmed Salah Al-Hatfi, from the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts & Humanities

Mr. Faisal Ahmed Salah Al-Hatfi has been awarded his MA degree with First Class Honors, achieving an impressive grade of 95% from the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts & Humanities, Sana’a University majoring in Islamic Creed and Thought. Mr. Al-Hatfi successfully defended his thesis, titled “Quranic Analysis of Jewish Methods in Targeting the Ummah and Ways to Counter Them,” on Wednesday, 18th Jummad I 1446 Hijri, corresponding to November 20, 2024.

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:

Prof. Huda Ali Al-Imad, Internal Examiner, Chair.
Prof. Halima Abdullah Jahaf, Main Supervisor, Member.
Prof. Ibrahim Jaber, External Examiner, Member.

The research aims to investigate and comprehend the strategies employed by Jewish groups to target the Islamic nation. Furthermore, it seeks to elucidate the approaches that the Islamic community should adopt in response, guided by principles derived from the Quran. The intention was to present and explain these strategies to the peoples of the Islamic nation, thereby enhancing their understanding and enabling them to identify their true adversary.

The findings indicated that the Holy Quran offers a comprehensive framework for addressing the tactics utilized by Jewish entities in their efforts against the Islamic nation. This framework emphasizes the importance of steadfastness in faith, adherence to the teachings of the Quran, and the advancement of the nation in economic, scientific, and military spheres. Additionally, it advocates for the implementation of awareness and educational initiatives to benefit the community.

Among the recommendations presented were:
1. The imperative to educate Muslims about the threats posed by the strategies employed by Jewish groups targeting the Islamic nation, as well as promoting awareness among the populace to effectively counter these plans.
2. A call for Muslims to remain committed to the Holy Quran and its teachings, while striving for economic unity and self-sufficiency within the nation, alongside the development of human resources and enhancement of scientific and military capabilities.

The Viva-Voce was attended by several academics, researchers, students, and several colleagues and family members of the researcher.