Curriculum Vitae
Dr. Nadjib Benkheira
Department of Islamic History and Civilization
University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
2017
Place of Birth: Bou Saâda, Algeria
Academic Qualifications:
Fine Field of Specialization: History of the Abbasid Period (132 Hijri – 656 Hijri)
Major Field of Specialization: Islamic History / Islamic Civilization
2004: Ph.D., History and Islamic Civilization with Honors, and commendation by the discussion committee, Islamic History Department, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, University of Constantine, Algeria
1995: Master’s in Islamic History and Civilization with Honors, Islamic History Department, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, University of Constantine, Algeria
1990: Bachelor of Arts in Islamic History, Islamic Civilization Institute, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, University of Constantine, Algeria (1st in the cohort)
Rank:
Associate Professor in Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
Research Interests:
- Islamic History (1 Hijri – 656 Hijri)
- Civil History
- History of Sciences in Islamic Civilization
- Contemporary Islamic Thought
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Membership of Professional Bodies:
· Member of Arab Historians’ Association
· Member of Algerian Historians’ Association
· Member of Algerian Writers’ Association
· Member of the Scientific Council of the Center for Research in Islamic Sciences and Civilization, Algeria
Administrative Responsibilities:
- Head of Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, September 2016 to present
- Academic Vice Assistant to the Assistant of the Chancellor for Branches’ Affairs, February 2013 to February 2016
- Coordinator for the College of Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, Khor Fakkan Branch, University of Sharjah, December 2009 to 2013
- Secretary for Council of Scientific Branches, Khor Fakkan, University of Sharjah, 2008 to 2009
Published Books:
1. History of Rashidun Caliphate Era, Al-Huda Publication, 5th Edition, 2007
2. Views in Islamic History, Al-Ba’th Publication, 2000
3. The Writer Musal Al-Ahmadi Nowaiwat: His Life and Literary Works, Al-Huma Publication, Algeria, 2002
4. Series of Figures of Islamic Conquest (for children), Dar-Alhuda Publication, 2003, 15 volumes
5. A Letter in Purposeful Art, Dar -Alfajr Publication, Ain Asmara, Constantine, 2008
6. Teaching History in the Algerian School, Research and Evaluation: A Joint Work, Constantine, 2009
7. Enlightenment of the Path with the Light of Al-Seerah, Alam Alma’refah Publication and Distribution, Algeria, 2010
8. Research Articles in Thought and History, Alam Alma’refah Publication and Distribution, Algeria, 2010
9. Selected Series of Imam Mohammad Bin Ali Al-Snousi’s Literary Works, Supervised by: Dr. Nadjib BenKheira, 1st Edition, Zamoura Publication and Distribution, 2011, including:
a. The Book “Shefa’ Al-Sadr Be’ai Al-Masa’el Al-Ashr” from the Pearls of the Maliki Jurisprudence, followed by “Iqadh Al-Wasnan” in practicing Al-Hadeeth and Qur’an, 1st Volume
b. An Introduction to Imam Malik’s Muwatta’, followed by, “Al-Dorar Al-Saniyyah” in the History of Al-Edrisi Dynasty, followed by the Ten “Mosalsalat” in Prophet’s Ahadeeth, 2nd Volume
c. A book on the 10 issues, titled “Boghyat Al-Maghased in Kholasat Al-Marased”, 3rd Volume
d. The Book “Al-Salsabeel Al-Mo’een in Al-Taraegh Al-Al’arbaeen” followed by “Al-Manhal Al-Rawi Al-Ra’egh Fi Asaneed Al-Omloom wa Osool Al-Tara’egh”, 4th Edition
10 - The Book for Allah and for the History, a Series of Articles on Thought, Society, Literature and Journey, Kardada Publication, Algeria, 2012
11 - Abul Ghasim Sa’dullah though a Different Perspective, Alam Al-Ma’refa Publication, 2014
Articles in International Refereed Journals:
1. Teaching History in Academia – a Vision through Islamic Methodology: a research article published in the special edition of the Local Forum on Teaching Islamic Sciences, the Reality and the Horizons, held in Emir Abdelkader University, May 2000, p. 167
2. Perspectives in Algeria and the Absent Educational Must, Emir Abdelkader University Magazine, May 2001, p. 08
3. Muslims’ Recording of History, its Motives and Development through the 1st three Centuries of Hijrah, Emir Abdelkader University Magazine, September 2001, Volume 10, p. 146
4. Islamic Unity Relapses throughout History: a Ghazali Reading, Al-Me’yar Magazine, College of Islamic Principles, Shari’a and Islamic Civilization, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, June 2003, Volume 6, p. 191
5. Priorities of a Muslim’s Prudence on the Doorsteps of the New Century, Al-Makhbar for Literary and Humanity Studies, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, November 2004, Volume 02, p. 38
6. A Study of the Islamic History in the context of Cultural Globalization: Challenge and Confrontation, Al-Makhbar for Literary and Humanity Studies, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, November 2005, Volume 04, p. 145
7. Voluntary Organizations and their Role in the Development of the Society and Construction of the Nation, Special Edition, Al-Haghighah Magazine, University of Adrar, Volume 07, December 2005
8. Cultural Renaissance … the Path to the Civilized Ancestry, Al-Makhbar for Literary and Humanity Studies, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences, May 2005
9. The Perspectives of the Qur’anic Vision in Al-Khalduni Thought through the “Al-Moghadimah”, Special Edition of Al-Mishkah Magazine, Al-Zaytoonah University, Tunisia, 4th Edition, 2006
10. The Culture of Discussion with Each Other in the Islamic Civilization, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences’ magazine, December 2007
11. Al-Azhar’s Endeavors against Westernization: Sheikh Mohammad Al-Khedhr Hussain Al-Jazaeri as a Model, Emir Abdelkader University of Islamic Sciences Magazine, April 2008, Volume 25
12. Religious Freedom … a Pride for the Islamic Civilization: a Reader in Historic Action, a research paper published in a book for the International Conference on Religious Freedom in Islam held in Emir Abdelkader University in May 2008, Al-Me’yar Publication, 17th Volume, December 2008
13. Knowledge-based Innovation of Muslims in the Eastern Province (Khorasan and Transoxiana), Cosmic Science as an Example between 2 and 5 Hijri Centuries, a speech presented in the 30th Annual Conference on History of Science for Arabs and Commemorating the Arab Scientist Ibn Fadhlullah Al-Omary, author of the Encyclopedia of “Masalik Al-Absar Fi Mamalik Al-Amsar”, December 5-7, Aleppo University, Institute of Arabic Scientific Heritage, an approved paper for the Institute’s magazine
14. The Abbasid Caliphate and the Independence Movements in the East 205 – 432 Hijri, the Power of Key Players and Dwindling of the Center, a research paper published in Literature College Magazine of Ain Al-Shams University, April 2012
15. Absorption of the Innovator among the Cultures in the Shadow of the Islamic Civilization, a Reader in the Duality of Unity and Diversity, a research paper published in the Islamic History and Civilization Magazine, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2012
16. Islamic Mysticism in the East of the Abbasid Caliphate, from Asceticism to Mysticism between the 3rd and 5th Centuries, a research paper published in the Historical Studies Magazine, Historical Studies Department, Bait Al-Hikmah, Baghdad, Issue 33, 2012
17. Nursing (Caring) for Special Needs People in the Abbasid Period, the Principle and the Application, a research paper published in Al-Tamaddon Magazine, University of Malaya, Malaysia, 2012
18. Cultural Trends in Central Asian Nations, from Islamic Conquest to the Mongolian Invasion, a research paper published in Al-Mo’arrekh Al-Misri Magazine, University of Cairo, 2014
19. The Milestones of Induction from the Prophetic Biography (Lifespan), a research paper approved for publication in Ibn Al-Qattan Center Magazine, Morocco, 2015, Prophetic Biography Conference, Casablanca, Morocco
20. Identity Question from the Establishment Time to the Digital Age, a research paper published in Al-Qassimia University Conference Book titled: “The Role of the Heritage, History and Cultural Awareness in Strengthening and Stabilizing the Identity”, 7-8 April 2016
21. Middle Asian Scholars’ Efforts in Serving the Arabic Language throughout the Middle Islamic Era, a research paper is published in the conference book of the International Arabic Language Conference, Dubai, 1-4 May 2017
Participation in Regional & International Conferences:
- Participated in several local and international conferences, seminars and forums in countries including Algeria, Tunisia, Morocco, Egypt, Syria, Iraq, Turkey, United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Malaysia, Italy, etc.
Research Supervision, Discussion and Defense Committee Participation:
1. Crete Island in the Islamic Era, History Department, University of Mentori, Algeria, 2005
2. Andalusian Cottages in the Islamic Maghreb (Morocco), History Department, Emir Abdelkader University, Algeria, 2008
3. The System of Celibacy and its Social Role in the City of Ghardaia, Algeria, University of Mentori, Algeria, 2006
4. The Abbasid Era in the Orientalist Studies, History Department, Emir Abdelkader University, Algeria, 2006
5. Ouargla Province in History and Civilization, History Department, Emir Abdelkader University, Algeria, 2005
6. Text Analysis of Al-Barzali Book, University of Mentori, Algeria, 2006
7. Military Leadership in the Lower and Upper March in Al-Andalus (Andalusia) between the 5th Hijri Century and the 1st Quarter of the 6th Century, University of Mentori, Algeria, 2007
8. The Police in the Abbasid Era, Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, 2008
9. Diplomatic Relations in Salah Al-Din Al-Ayyubi Era, Al-Ramlah Treaty as an Example, Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, 2008
10. Education in the Abbasid Era, Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, 2013
11. Defense committee member of a research titled: “Al-Muhaddethoun Al-Ghafghiyoun in Egypt from the Islamic Conquest to the 4th Hijri Century”, Al-Arabiyyah Magazine for Human Sciences, Kuwait University, 2015
12. Defense committee member of a research titled: “The Attributes of Al-Madina Al-Munawarra in the Early 8th Hijri Century through Al-Balawi Journey”, University of Sharjah Journal for Humanity and Social Sciences, April 2016
13. Defense committee member of a research titled: “Categorization of Bejaya in the 7th Hijri Century through the Book Onwan Al-Derayah by Al-Ghabrini”, College of Islamic and Arabic Studies Magazine, Dubai, 14 April 2016
14. Defense committee member of a research titled: “The City of Tabriz throughout the Seljuki and Ilkhanate Eras”, Juma Al-Majid Center, Dubai, 2017
15. Defense committee member of a Master’s Thesis titled: “Caring for Qualifications in the 1st Abbasid Era (132 Hijri – 232 Hijri), Department of Islamic History and Civilization, University of Sharjah, May 2017
Training Courses:
1- University Regulations and By-laws for Faculty Members, January 27, 2016
2- Developmental Skills for the Application of Electronic Services, January 28, 2016
3- Using Information Technology for Inspecting and Locating Citations in Academic Research Papers, February 03, 2016
4- Information Technology Skills For Academic Teaching Purposes, February 04 and 11, 2016
5- Application of Information Technology for Academic Modules Administration and Evaluation of Educational Outcomes, April 21, 2016
6- Advanced course on Using Information Technology in the Academic Field, May 12, 2016
7- Effective Lecturing, May 15-17, 2017
Media interviews:
· Participated in Sabahiyyat program, Al-Wosta Channel, Al-Dhaid, 9 January 2017, on the significance of Islamic civilization, its philosophy, study and instruction
· Participated in the program “Origin of Endowment in Islamic Civilization”, Sharjah TV, 2015
· Participated in the program “In the Presence of the Book” regarding my book titled “Rashidun Caliphate Era”, Sharjah TV, 28 October 2016
· Participated in the program “Dialogue of Civilizations and Approximation of Nations”, Al-Wosta Channel, Sharjah TV, May 2017
· Participated in a roundtable discussion in the seminar titled “Sheikh Dr. Sultan Al-Qasimi, a thinker, a historian and a scholar”, Al-Wosta Channel, Sharjah TV, March 2017
Dr. Nadjib Benkheira
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