Origin:
Dhaka, Capital of Bangladesh
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid bin Shams al-Haqq
Professor of Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences, Islamic Scholar, Researcher, and Da’wah Educator
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid bin Shams al-Haqq is a distinguished Islamic scholar, professor, and researcher with a profound academic background from Al-Azhar University. Based in Dhaka, Bangladesh, he specializes in Tafsir, Qur’anic Sciences, and Islamic Jurisprudence. His work reflects a balance of deep traditional scholarship and modern educational engagement through teaching, publications, and da’wah.
Academic Background
Bachelor’s Degree – Al-Azhar University, 2011
Postgraduate Diploma – Hadith and Islamic Creed, Al-Azhar University, 2013
Master’s Degree – Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences, Al-Azhar University, 2017
Ph.D. – Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences, Al-Azhar University, 2023
Teaching and Professional Experience
Current Position:
Professor and Head of the Department of Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences – Islamic Da’wah Center, Dhaka, Bangladesh
Previous Positions:
- Instructor of Islamic and Arabic Sciences – Al-Noor Al-Bayan Al-Azhari School, Maadi, Cairo, Egypt
- Online Instructor – Hadith, Tafsir, Qur’anic Sciences, and Fiqh at Al-Tibyan Center, Cairo
Additional Activities:
- Active in Islamic da’wah through lectures, conferences, and online educational platforms
Research and Publications
Books Authored or Co-Authored:
- Tafsir of Surah Al-Ahzab: A Comparative Study between Al-Zamakhshari and Abu Hayyan
- A Critical Study of the Commentary of Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Rida in Al-Manar on the Exegesis of Al-Baydawi, Abu Al-Su'ud, and Al-Alusi
Articles and Papers:
- Theological Analysis of Human Actions in Tafsir Literature
- Methodology of Muhammad Abduh and Rashid Rida in Al-Manar
- Modern Rationalist Approach to Foundational Issues: Ijtihad, Taqlid, and Madhhab Affiliation
- Scholarly Opinions on Whether “Bismillah” is Part of Surah Al-Fatiha
- Symbolic Interpretation (Tafsir Ishari): Its Ruling and Sources
- The Reality of Magic and Public Perceptions
Areas of Specialization
- Tafsir and Qur’anic Sciences
- Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh)
- Hadith Studies
- Ethics and Spiritual Development (Tazkiyah)
- Arabic Language
Teaching Philosophy
Prof. Dr. Abdul Hamid emphasizes an educational approach that bridges traditional Islamic scholarship with contemporary relevance. He fosters critical thinking rooted in the Qur’an and Sunnah while focusing on students’ spiritual and ethical development. His goal is to prepare well-rounded individuals who can positively impact both religious and societal spheres.
