Dr. Faisal bin Sabah Al-Sowagh Al-Azmi

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Dr. Faisal bin Sabah Al-Sowagh Al-Azmi

Personal Information

Year of Birth: 1404 AH (1984 CE)
Country: Kuwait
Academic Degree: Associate Professor
Affiliation: Kuwait University, College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Department of Comparative Jurisprudence and Legitimate Governance

Academic Qualifications

  • Ph.D.: Department of Jurisprudence and Its Principles, University of Jordan (2017; Thesis: 'Commodity Markets and Their Rulings in Islamic Jurisprudence').

  • Master's Degree: Department of Comparative Jurisprudence and Legal Theory, Kuwait University (2012; Thesis: 'Juristic Differences in Mughni al-Muhtaj: From Criminal Injuries to Jizyah').

  • Bachelor's Degree: College of Sharia and Islamic Studies, Kuwait University (2006; First Class Honors with Distinction).

  • Academic Promotions: Promoted to Associate Professor in Comparative Jurisprudence and Legitimate Governance.

Professional, Volunteer Activities, Memberships & Experience

  • Professional Certifications: Certified Sharia Auditor (CSA), Institute of Banking Studies, Central Bank of Kuwait; Fellowship of Sharia Consultant in Islamic Financial Fiqh and Dispute Resolution, Judicial Scientific Society, Imam University.

  • Arbitration & Governance: Certified Commercial Arbitrator and Conciliator, Kuwait Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KCCI).

  • University Committees & Supervision: Member of College committees (Curriculum Development, Textbooks, E-Learning, Executive Planning, Course Scheduling); Academic supervisor for M.A. theses in Comparative Fiqh, Usul, and Islamic Finance.

  • Editorial & Media Engagements: Member of the Editorial Board of the Journal of Hanbali Jurisprudence and Its Principles; Referee for academic journals in Kuwait and Saudi Arabia; weekly fiqh circles on Al-Rawd al-Murbi' at Kuwait University; regular media broadcasts and lectures with the Ministry of Information and Ministry of Islamic Affairs.

  • Specialized Training Workshops: Conducted professional courses at Kuwait University on Bankruptcy/Insolvency Laws, Gharar (Uncertainty), Nullification of Contracts, E-Commerce, Bay' al-Kali' bi al-Kali', Commodity Market Standards, and Digital Currencies.

Published Scholarly Works

  • Financial Rulings on Digital Platform Revenues (YouTube Study): Refereed Research Paper.

  • Medical Acceleration of Puberty and Its Sharia Validity: Refereed Research Paper.

  • Wife's Revocation of Gift to Husband (Comparative Fiqh Study): Refereed Research Paper.

  • Contractual Concealment of Consideration vs. Kuwaiti Law: Refereed Research Paper.

  • De-Christianization of Western Societies and Impact on Halal Slaughter (UK Model): Refereed Usuli/Fiqhi Research Paper.

  • Islamic Financial Institutions in Commodity Markets: Opportunities and Challenges: Refereed Research Paper.