Master’s Degree Awarded to Mr. Abdullah Naji Al-Nimrani in Islamic Studies
Mr. Abdullah Naji Abdullah Mohammed Al-Nimrani was awarded a Master’s degree, majoring in Fiqh and its Usul (Islamic jurisprudence and its principles), from the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities, with an average of (Excellent) and a grade of (90%). His thesis, titled: “Al-Fatawa fi al-Masail al-Tawari’ by the Scholar Yahya bin Al-Hussein (d. 1099 Hijri) from the Beginning of the Manuscript to the End of the Sections on Ihya’ and Hajr: A Study and Investigation,” was successfully defended on Monday, Dhu al-Qa’dah 14, 1446 Hijri, corresponding to May 12, 2025.
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:
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Committee Members |
Designation |
University |
Position |
1 |
Assoc. Prof. Mohammed Yahya Al-Makhethi |
Internal examiner |
Sana’a University |
Chair |
2 |
Assoc. Prof. Bushra Ali Al-Emad |
Main supervisor |
Sana’a University |
Member |
3 |
Assoc. Prof. Ahmed Ibrahim Yahya Al-Yabes |
External Examiner |
Hodeidah University |
Member |
This thesis aimed to highlight the significance of the book, “Al-Fatawa fi al-Masail al-Tawari’ ‘ala Adillat Masail Al-Azhar” as a crucial Zaydi jurisprudential encyclopedia. This work encompasses the doctrines of Ahl Al-Bayt (peace be upon them) and the sayings of their Imams, alongside the opinions of scholars from various Islamic schools of thought.
Among the significant findings, the researcher noted that the scholar Yahya bin Al-Hussein thoroughly explained the evidences of “Matn Al-Azhar,” largely concurring with it while occasionally differing on certain rulings.
The thesis concludes with several important recommendations, urging:
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Sana’a University and the Ministry of Endowments to prioritize the revival of Islamic manuscripts, particularly foundational Zaydi texts that are currently inaccessible to researchers and students.
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That the revival of heritage should extend beyond mere text verification and the documentation of discrepancies. It should encompass the extraction of methodologies applicable to contemporary academic and practical life, ensuring their real-world implementation and educating future generations on their significance. The researcher emphasizes that “in the revival of heritage lies the renaissance of the Ummah.”
The MA thesis has been examined and is recommended by the Viva-Voce Committee for acceptance and approval. The defense was well-attended by academics, researchers, students, and the candidate’s colleagues and family members.
A video from the Viva-Voce
