مراسلة علمية من طالبة بالجامعة الأمريكية ببيروت

 

Assalamu Alaikum Mr. Motabagani,

 

Mohammad al-Arab gave me your email so that I may clarify my problem to you. I'm currently a graduate student at AUB in Middle Eastern Studies finishing up my

Master's degree. I applied to the USA for a PhD in the same field and got

accepted in the University of Chicago and Indiana University, however

Unfortunately, with no financial aid. My thesis topic is addressing the

question, "Can we deduce a political theory for the Prophet Mohammad (S) by

analyzing his Sira". My master's thesis is on the same topic but considering

only one aspect of a complete political theory and that is the concept of Power

and authority. The PhD insha Allah will be towards the completion of a whole

political theory for the Prophet (S).

 

So, my concentration is on Islamic political thought, however not the normal

type. because unlike other Islamists who wrote in Politics, I am using the

Western methodology of Political science to extract a theory from the Sira of

the prophet (S). This topic has never been researched before, there are books

written on political thoughts or actions for the Prophet (S) but nothing about

extracting a complete political "theory" for him.

 

So, currently I'm looking for rich Muslims or Islamic organizations who are

interested in promoting Islamic thought who would help me finance my first

year. I didn't apply to the UK because first they told me it's hard to get

Financial aid + the PhD in the UK starts with research right away which is not

suitable for me because my background is all scientific. I have a BS. in

Engineering and MS. in applied materials Science. In USA, there are 2 more

years of course work and that would establish me better in the field.

 

I'm also attaching my CV so that you have a look at it.

I would appreciate any help or advice you may give me.

 

Jaz akum Allah Kheir,

Assalamu Alaykum

 

Katrin Joma