Member Publications (November)

November 30, 2023

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications:

Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to Terrorism in Australia”, published by Religions. Read article here.

All the best,

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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s Book Launch

Last night, just before the Conference dinner, AAIMS celebrated Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s new book publication titled Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

November 29, 2023

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements!

A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin University International Engagement and Partnerships Excellence Award!

We would also like to congratulate Professor Ihsan Yilmaz on being named a national research leader in Middle East and Islamic Studies as well as Studies in Religion by The Australian’s 2024 Research Magazine.

Congratulations, too, to Dr Mehmet Ozalp on his Professorship appointment at Centre of Islamic Studies and Civilisation, Charles Sturt University.

We absolutely love seeing our members thrive! If you are an AAIMS member and would like to celebrate your achievements, please email us at info@aaims.org.au.

Congratulations once again,

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Member Publications (November)

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
Read More

Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s Book Launch

Last night, just before the Conference dinner, AAIMS celebrated Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s new book publication titled Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

November 23, 2023

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted by the Centre for Muslim States and Societies (CMSS). We would like to extend our thanks and gratitude to the organising committee for putting together an unforgettable experience and we would like to thank all AAIMS members who presented and attended the two-day conference as well as general members of the audience.

The theme for the conference was Islam in a Polarised World and we heard speakers address topics on Muslims, Geopolitics and Alignment; Brazilian and Pakistani Women’s Identities in Australia; Gender Issues; The Myth and Reality of Home-grown Imams; New Spaces and New Domains; Politics and Scripture – and more! Click here to view the full program.

The idea behind the conference was to bring together scholars in the field of Islamic and Muslim Studies to discuss issues relating to the central theme of Islam in a Polarised World. The conference drew attention to the roles, contemporary place, and future of Islam in the emerging multipolarity in global politics with its accompanying shifting power relations and turbulences. It also drew attention to the multiple forms of cultural, political and religious ‘polarisations’ both in the local and global contexts and what these mean for not just peaceful co-existence but also Islam and Muslims in both Muslim majority and Muslim minority contexts.

On the opening address, AAIMS member, Mahan Mira, expressed: “Inspiring opening remarks by Hon. Dr. Tony Bulti, minister for education, Aboriginal Affairs, citizenship and multicultural interests. What a terrific government mandate!”

High School students in Perth were also encouraged to prepare artworks to represent the conference theme as a university-community initiative and almost all artworks related back to Palestine.

AAIMS also welcomed two Visiting Fellows from the Institute of Advanced Studies at the University of Western Australia, Professor Qibla Ayaz, Council of Islamic Ideology, and Dr Fatima Essop, Advocate, The High Court South Africa to host a masterclass.

The conference was an excellent way to bring diverse scholars together to discuss the ways in which Islam and Muslims operate in a polarised world – and we thank each and every one of you who attended, contributed, and shared their positive experience!

If you attended the conference and would like to share photos, thoughts, or your experience, please email us at info@aaims.org.au.

Thank you,

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Member Publications (November)

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s Book Launch

Last night, just before the Conference dinner, AAIMS celebrated Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s new book publication titled Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by
Read More

Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s Book Launch

November 22, 2023

Last night, just before the Conference dinner, AAIMS celebrated Dr Mahsheed Ansari’s new book publication titled Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by Routledge. The book was celebrated and launched by Islamic Studies scholar and Teaching Professor of Islam and Science at the University of Notre Dame, Mahan Mirza.

ABOUT THE BOOK

While prophethood is the backbone of the Islamic tradition and an uncompromised tenet of faith, the impact of modernity with its ambivalent status afforded to the prophet and institution of prophethood shook many Muslim scholars. Through analysis of these modern debates on prophethood in Islam, this book situates Muhammad Iqbal’s (1877–1938) and Said Nursi’s (1877–1960) discourses within it and assesses their implications on the modern period. This book introduces the “what, who and how” of the prophets in the Islamic tradition. It unveils the rich Islamic literature of both the classical and modern periods and analyses the construction of their philosophies and theologies. Concise in both historical and textual analyses, this book makes an important contribution to our understanding of contemporary debates on prophecy and prophethood in Islam and will be of great interest to postgraduate students and researchers of Islam, religious studies, medieval studies and contemporary studies of Islam and religion.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Dr Mahsheed Ansari is the Higher Degrees Research Coordinator and a Senior Lecturer in Islam and Contemporary Islamic Studies at the Centre for Islamic Studies and Civilisation at Charles Sturt University. She is also a Research Fellow at the Centre for Religion and Ethics and Society (CRES), Charles Sturt University. Furthermore, she is a sessional Law lecturer at Western Sydney University. Mahsheed is also a Sessional Law Lecturer at Western Sydney University.

She holds a double degree in Law and Arts from Western Sydney University, a Master of Arts in Arabic and Islamic Studies from Sydney University, and completed her PhD in Historical Studies and Islamic Studies from Monash University.

Her research interests and publications explore various facets of Islamic intellectual history, theology, philosophy, and ethics. Additionally, she is interested in the historical and cultural presence of Islam and Muslims in Australia.

She has been a community activist working in the areas of interfaith dialogue, social harmony, and leadership-mentoring programs with Muslim women and youth, serving the community since the early 2000s. She is a mother to an almost 3-year-old and enjoys the challenge and opportunities arising from the school of motherhood.

Mahsheed frequently addresses audiences on issues related to Islam, Muslims, and ethics to public audiences and the media. She has appeared on the ABC radio program alongside other interfaith leaders and scholars of religion, as well as the God Forbid show and podcasts such as Blogging Theology.

Congratulations, Mahsheed!

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Member Publications (November)

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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Member Publications (October)

October 30, 2023

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications:

Sara Cheikh Husain on her article titled, “The failure to value the Palestinian lives in Gaza subjects us to violence everywhere”, published by Overland. Read article here.

Gabriel Ahmanideen and Derya Iner on their article titled “The interaction between online and offline slamophobia and anti-mosque campaigns: The literature review with a case study from an anti-mosque social media page”, published by Sociology Compass. Read article here.

Shahram Akbarzadeh on his book titled Middle East Politics and International Relations: Crisis Zone, published by Routledge. Purchase book here.

All the best,

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Member Publications (November)

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
Read More

Member Publications (July)

July 30, 2023

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications:

Mahsheed Ansari on her book titled, Modern Debates on Prophecy and Prophethood in Islam: Muhammad Iqbal and Said Nursi, published by Routledge. Purchase book here.

Zuleyha Keskin on her article titled, ‘The Islamic State flag hijacks Muslim words of faith. Banning it could cause confusion and unfair targeting of Muslims,’ published by The Conversation. Read article here.

Joshua Roose and Amanda Keddie on their grant for a project titled, ‘Exploring the online experiences of young men and boys: what influences, motivates, shapes and informs their experiences?’, to be funded by the Office of the eSafety Commissioner. Read project description here.

Zahid Shahab Ahmed, Ihsan Yilmaz, Shahram Akbarzadeh and Galib Bashirov, on their article titled, ‘Digital Authoritarianism and activism for digital rights in Pakistan,’ published by the European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS). Read article here.

Zahid Shahab Ahmed and Ali Akbar on their book titled, Iran’s Soft Power in Afghanistan and Pakistan, published by Edinburgh University Press. Purchase book here.

Congratulations,

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Member Publications (November)

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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Dr Hakan Coruh visits Hamad Bin Khalifa University

July 25, 2023

During the period of May to June 2023, Dr. Hakan Coruh, a senior lecturer in Islamic studies at CISAC, Charles Sturt University, had the esteemed opportunity to be a visiting research fellow at the Center for Islamic Legislation and Ethics (CILE) at Hamad Bin Khalifa University in Doha, Qatar. This two-month tenure proved to be a highly valuable and enriching experience for him.

During his time at CILE, Dr. Coruh actively engaged in academic pursuits and research in the field of Islamic studies. As a visiting research fellow, he had the chance to collaborate with esteemed scholars and researchers associated with the center, fostering meaningful academic exchanges and intellectual growth. Overall, it was a highly rewarding and academically fruitful experience that he will cherish as a significant milestone in his career. He is deeply grateful to his school and hosting institute for providing him with this invaluable experience.

All the best,

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Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications: Heela Popal on her article titled, “Analysing the Rhetoric of Islam Needs Reforming: Tony Abbott’s Political Discourse in Response to
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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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Highlights from the AAIMS 2023 Conference

From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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AAIMS Conference 2023

July 11, 2023

On the 21-22 November of this year, come and join us at the wonderful grounds of the University of Western Australia to engage in scholarly discussions, enjoy morning tea, and network with others in the field of Islamic Studies!
AAIMS is thrilled to announce another conference as part of its service to members. Held at the University of Western Australia, the theme of the conference is Islam in a Polarised World. So much has happened since 2001, and so much more since 2021. Islam is one of the fastest growing religions in the world, and it is one of the most ethnically diverse and interconnected of faiths, too, allowing Islam to blossom – and sometimes not – in the merging multipolarity of global politics.
This conference, therefore, draws attention to the roles, contemporary place, and future of Islam in the emerging multipolarity in global politics with its accompanying shifting power relations and turbulences. It also draws attention to the multiple forms of cultural, political and religious ‘polarisations’ both in the local and global contexts and what these mean for not just peaceful co- existence but also Islam and Muslims in both Muslim majority and Muslim minority contexts.
Proposals of up to 300 words are welcome and are due by 31 July 2023 to be reviewed on an ongoing basis by members of the AAIMS organising committee.
The conference itself will be held a few months later, in November. If you would like further information about the Call for Proposals, click here.
To learn more about previous AAIMS conferences, click here.

We hope to see you there!

All the best,

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We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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From exceptional speakers to insightful discussions, diverse perspectives, and shared knowledge moments, AAIMS, over the last two days held its annual conference at the University of Western Australia, Perth, hosted
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Member Publications (June)

June 27, 2023

Congratulations to the following AAIMS Members on their recent publications:

Paul Mitchell, Halim Rane and Adis Duderija on their article titled ‘Views on Political Islam among Australian Converts to Islam: Findings of a National Survey,’ published by Politics and Religion. Read article here.

Ihsan Yilmaz on his article titled ‘The Nexus of Digital Authoritarianism and Religious Populism,’ published by Religions. Read article here.

Congratulations,

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Celebrating AAIMS Member Achievements

We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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How to Publish in a Q1 Journal Event

June 27, 2023

Last week on Thursday we held a very successful and lively workshop with Dr Jan Ali and Mirela Cufurovic on the topic ‘How to Publish in a Q1 Journal’. This session was facilitated by Dr Eva Nisa and we had many attend. It was wonderful to see PhD students and ECR’s attend from many different universities across Australia and overseas.

Dr Jan Ali presented on how to publish in a Q1 journal, what is required for authors when choosing to publish in a Q1 journal, addressed the ins-and-outs of the publishing process from the perspective of a guest editor, and explored how to market oneself to a Q1 journal.

Mirela Cufurovic presented on the importance of collaboration, especially for PhD students and ECR’s, the importance of sticking to the journal template when publishing in a Q1 journal, and how to actively and respectfully engage in the editing process upon receiving reviewer feedback.

AAIMS would like to thank Dr Jan Ali and Mirela Cufurovic for their presentation. We have received positive feedback and hope to host more events like these in the future! A big thank you to Dr Eva Nisa for facilitating the presentations and guiding the Q&A’s. It was great to see engagement and interest from the audience.

If you attended the event and would love to leave some feedback, please email AAIMS at info@aaims.org.au.  We value your feedback!

All the best,

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We would like to congratulate two of our members on their recent outstanding achievements! A big congratulations to Shahram Akbarzadeh on winning the Faculty of Arts and Education at Deakin
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