PhD Degree Awarded to Mr. Fayez Hadran in Islamic Creed and Thought
Mr. Fayez Saleh Ahmed Hadran was awarded a PhD degree in Islamic Creed and Thought for his dissertation titled: The Contributions of Imam Majd Al-Deen bin Mohammed Mansour Al-Mu’ayyadi and Their Impact on Islamic Thought, which was submitted to the Department of Islamic Studies, Faculty of Arts and Humanities–Sana’a University. The dissertation defense was held on Sunday, May 17, 2026
The PhD Viva-Voce Committee, which was formed based on a resolution issued by the Graduate Studies and Scientific Research Council, consisted of the following:
| # | Committee Members | Designation | Position |
| 1 | Prof. Mohammed Abdullah Al-Fallahi | External Examiner | Chair |
| 2 | Prof. Mohammed Ahmed Al-Ma’khethi | Main Supervisor | Member |
| 3 | Prof. Huda Yahya Al-Emad | Internal Examiner | Member |
The dissertation aimed to:
- Examine the scholarly and practical contributions of Imam Majd Al-Deen Al-Mu’ayyadi and their influence on Islamic thought, as well as his efforts in defending and promoting Islamic creed and thought.
- Highlight Al-Mu’ayyadi’s intellectual and doctrinal engagement against opposing currents, through which he established, clarified, and corrected concepts while challenging beliefs that contradicted the oneness of God.
- Explore Al-Mu’ayyadi’s significant role in preserving and clarifying authentic Qur’anic and Prophetic thought and creed.
The study yielded several key findings summarized as follows:
- Imam Majd Al‑Deen Al‑Mu’ayyadi was a distinguished scholar of his era in knowledge, ethics, and struggle, characterized by profound scholarship and diverse intellectual expertise.
- Al‑Mu’ayyadi is regarded as one of the most prominent figures in shaping contemporary Zaydi doctrinal identity in Yemen, and served as a major scholarly authority and representative of the Zaydi School in modern times.
- Al‑Mu’ayyadi played an important intellectual and reformist role following the establishment of the Republic, preserving Zaydi thought and contributing to the formation of a political framework that enabled the Zaydi community to maintain cohesion for decades.
- Al‑Mu’ayyadi’s family background, environment, and broad engagement with multiple disciplines contributed significantly to the maturity of his doctrinal and intellectual perspectives.
- Al‑Mu’ayyadi’s creed was rooted in the teachings of Ahl al‑Bayt, whose principles, efforts, and mission were unified and consistent.
In light of these findings, the researcher recommended the following:
- Giving greater attention to Imam Al‑Mu’ayyadi’s doctrinal and intellectual heritage, given its rich discussions, debates, and scholarly works addressing diverse theological and intellectual issues.
- Supporting and preserving his scholarly, educational, and intellectual project through official bodies, academic institutions, and relevant organizations.
- Allocating his intellectual and doctrinal contributions an appropriate place in shaping future generations.
- Documenting the lives and contributions of such influential figures to ensure their enduring impact on scholarship and community identity.
The dissertation defense was attended by a number of academics, researchers, and specialists, students, colleagues, and the researcher’s family.
