The National Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies (NCCIS) aims to advance knowledge and understanding of the rich traditions and modern complexities of Islam. Its research, teaching and community engagement agenda aims to be at the forefront of responding to Australian and regional needs. Centre staff provide expertise to government, national and international organisations on matters related to contemporary Islam.
Professor Saeed is currently Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies (since 2004), the Director of the National Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies and the Convenor of Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. He is an active researcher, focusing on one of the most important issues in Islamic thought today: the negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation.Negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation in Islamic thoughtQur’anic hermeneuticsIslamic law reformIslamic law and freedom of religionIslam and human rightsIslamic thought in IndonesiaMuslim communities in AustraliaChristian-Muslim relations
Professor Saeed is currently Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies (since 2004), the Director of the National Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies and the Convenor of Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. He is an active researcher, focusing on one of the most important issues in Islamic thought today: the negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation.Negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation in Islamic thoughtQur’anic hermeneuticsIslamic law reformIslamic law and freedom of religionIslam and human rightsIslamic thought in IndonesiaMuslim communities in AustraliaChristian-Muslim relations
Professor Saeed is currently Sultan of Oman Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies (since 2004), the Director of the National Centre for Contemporary Islamic Studies and the Convenor of Islamic Studies at the University of Melbourne. He is an active researcher, focusing on one of the most important issues in Islamic thought today: the negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation.Negotiation of text and context, ijtihad and interpretation in Islamic thoughtQur’anic hermeneuticsIslamic law reformIslamic law and freedom of religionIslam and human rightsIslamic thought in IndonesiaMuslim communities in AustraliaChristian-Muslim relations.
