Dr. Faisal Nahri

Biography

Faisal Nahri is a Sessional Lecturer in the Department of Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies at the University of British Columbia. With a master's degree in Islamic studies from Malaysia and another in religious studies from UBC, Professor Nahri is well-trained in traditional Islamic sciences, having written a 6-credit thesis on the epistemology of Islamic belief. His educational journey has also encompassed extensive research on Western religions with a focus on methodology, culminating in a 12-credit thesis on blasphemy legislation in postcolonial Pakistan. Nahri has several years of teaching experience in high school and college settings in Pakistan and Malaysia, and is passionate about teaching Arabic at UBC. Additionally, he has a background as a Student Advisor at Sprott Shaw College. His research interests revolve around the history of Jewish, Christian, and Islamic scriptures, with specific attention to the provenance of the Qur'an and the pre-Islamic Arab hanifism. He is currently engaged in projects that explore the epistemology of religious belief and the codification of Islamic law in the context of modern nation-states.

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