Prominent Scholar of Islamic Sciences Visits the Center

Professor Ahmet Ünsal, a renowned Turkish scholar of Islamic studies, visited the Imam Bukhari International Scientific Research Center accompanied by his students.

During a meeting with Otabek Mukhammadiyev, Deputy Director of the Center, the parties exchanged views on the study of Islamic sciences, particularly Hadith studies and Islamic jurisprudence (fiqh), the exploration of the rich scholarly heritage of prominent Muslim scholars, and opportunities for cooperation in these fields.

Professor Ahmet Ünsal is a distinguished scholar known for his academic contributions to Islamic law, jurisprudence (fiqh), and the principles of Islamic jurisprudence (usul al-fiqh). He served for many years at Türkiye’s Presidency of Religious Affairs (Diyanet). He is also the founder and head of the Foundation for the Promotion of Hanafi Culture. He currently serves at the Faculty of Theology of Ankara Yıldırım Beyazıt University.

During his visit, Professor Ünsal toured the Center’s museum exhibitions and familiarized himself with its activities. He expressed particular interest in the ancient manuscripts, the rich intellectual legacy of eminent scholars who made significant contributions to the development of Islamic sciences, and the publications produced by the Center’s researchers in recent years.