Personal Information

• Name: Rohullah
• Surname: Rohani
• Father’s Name: Mohammad Zaman
• Citizenship: Afghanistan
• Year of Birth: 1358 (Iranian Calendar)
• Place of Birth: Afghanistan
• Marital Status: Married
• Email Address: [email protected]

Interests and Areas of Study, Research, and Teaching

• Islamic and Western Philosophy
• Philosophy of Religion
• Modern Theology
• Islamic Studies
• English Literature
• Translation and Teaching of Educational and Specialized Texts in English
• Teaching English Language

Education and Academic Qualifications

Assistant Professor at Al-Mustafa International University

Doctorate in Islamic Philosophy Al-Mustafa International University (2018/1397)

1. Certificate of Level Four (Advanced Jurisprudence and Principles) Qom Seminary (2018/1397)
2. Master’s Degree in Islamic Philosophy Al-Mustafa International University(2011/1390)
3. Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Philosophy and Mysticism Al-Mustafa International University (2007/1386)
4. Bachelor’s Degree in Islamic Jurisprudence and Theology Al-Mustafa International University (2004/1383)

Dissertation and Thesis Titles:

• Doctoral Dissertation: A Critical Examination of the Meaning of Life from the Perspectives of Avicenna and William James
• Master’s Thesis: The Agency of God and the Origination of the Universe from Avicenna’s Perspective

Teaching, Judging, Evaluations, Certificates, and Educational Recognitions:

1. Teaching Master’s and Doctoral Courses in Islamic Studies in English Al-Mustafa International University (Institute of Language and Culture)
2. Teaching Bachelor’s and Master’s Courses in Islamic Studies in English Bent al-Hoda Higher Educational Complex and University of Religions
3. Expert in Various English-Language Programs for International Broadcasting  Iran Radio (English Section)
4. Teaching Master’s Courses in Islamic Studies in English Fajr International Specialized Center (as a Senior Scholar at the Seminary Management)
5. Certificate of Appreciation for Teaching Philosophy, Logic, and Theology in English Dar al-Hikma Virtual University (Canada)
6. Supervision and Judging of English Master’s and Doctoral Theses and Conference Papers Al-Mustafa International University (Institute of Language and Culture)
7. Judging and Evaluating Papers for the Conference on “Cultural Trends in International Context” Al-Mustafa International University (Institute of Language and Culture)
8. Teaching English Literature in English (High School Level) International Savior High School
9. Certificate for Completing Advanced English Language Teaching Course Baqir al-Ulum University
10. TOEFL English Certificate Al-Mustafa International University (Institute of Language and Culture)
11. Certificate for Completing an Advanced English Language Course Noor Educational Institute
12. Participation in Translation Training Course Imam Khomeini Higher Education Institute
13. Certificate of Teaching and Recognition as the Best English Language Instructor “Baran” N.G.O. Educational Institute and Imam Jawad (AS) School
14. First Place in English Public Speaking Competition Al-Mustafa International University (Institute of Language and Culture), 1396
15. Certificate for Completing an Arabic Language Course Institute of Humanities (Jama’at al-Ulum)
16. Certificate of Appreciation for Outstanding Instructor at the Higher Education Institute of Language and Culture Al-Mustafa International University, 1403

Professional Development and Skill Enhancement Courses:

1. Course on Writing, Research Methods, and Journalism
   Private Institute (Instructors: Babaei, Shahdadi, and Ghorbani)
2. Workshop on Writing and Critiquing Books and Theses
   Imam Khomeini Higher Education Institute
3. Workshop on Basic, Intermediate, and Advanced Translation Courses
   Higher School of Wisdom and Religious Studies
4. Specialized Course in English Writing
   Organized by the International Department of the Islamic Preaching Office

Language Proficiency:

Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in computer fundamentals, Windows, Microsoft Office (Word), Internet, typing, email, and social media operations.
• Familiarity with online research databases and resources in the aforementioned languages, pertaining to the study areas of philosophy, theology, Islamic studies, and other areas of scholarly interest.

Published Articles and Research:

Authorships, Research, and Translations Ready for Publication:

Scientific, Teaching, and Missionary Activities in English:

1. Associate Professor, Department Head, and Assistant Director of “Imam Mubin Seminary,” one of Al-Mustafa’s affiliated Institutes.
2. Senior Scholar at Qom Seminary (Central Administration), teaching Master’s level courses in English at the International Fajr Institute.
3. Principal and Director of the online school “Imam Hussein (AS),” which provides Quranic and Islamic education in English and Persian, both online and offline.
4. Teaching Quran recitation, Tajweed, Islamic jurisprudence, theology, Islamic history, ethics, etc., in English to children, adolescents, and young adults from various countries including Arab nations, the Indian subcontinent, Africa, Europe, America, Australia, and Canada at the online Imam Mubin Seminary and Imam Sadiq (AS) Online School.
5. Teaching Aristotelian logic, modern logic, philosophy, and theology (specifically Shia and Ghulat topics) in English for the Canadian House of Wisdom Virtual University, involving preparation of materials, setting questions, conducting exams, writing and presenting course summaries, and recording lectures in a studio.
6. Teaching philosophical and theological seminary and university texts in Islamic philosophy, anthropology, methodology, philosophy of religion, and epistemology in English at Al-Mustafa International University for PhD and Master’s students at various institutions (Institute of Language and Culture, Bent al-Hoda Higher Education Complex, and Momenieh Seminary), with the rank of Assistant Professor.
7. Guiding and evaluating dozens of English Master’s and Doctoral theses at the Institute of Language and Culture.
8. Teaching English literature in English at the International Savior High School to students from various countries, receiving the title of “Best Instructor” at the university.
9. Translation, summarization, and teaching seven works by Ayatollah Milani in English (these lessons are recorded in his office).
10. Six years (1393-1399) of collaboration with the Seminary Management Center, the Propagation Deputy in the Foreign Languages Section, serving as Head of the Foreign Languages Section, writer, translator, team leader, and editor for the English section.
11. Collaboration with the Islamic Propagation Office (International Section) as a translator, writer, and speaker, having written and published numerous articles in English on Quora, and conducted dozens of hours of online lectures, discussions, and Q&A sessions for English-speaking audiences in the Paltalk room associated with this office.
12. Teaching the Holy Quran, Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and ethics in English at the online Imam Mobin Seminary.
13. Teaching Islamic jurisprudence, theology, ethics, and the Quran in English at the online Imam Sadiq (AS) Seminary.
14. Collaboration with Imam Hussein (AS) Institute, delivering live speeches, discussions, and Q&A sessions in English during the blessed month of Ramadan.
15. Teaching English language course materials at intermediate and advanced levels at “Baran Higher Education Institute” and receiving the “Best Instructor” certificate from this institute.
16. Teaching middle and high school course materials at Imam Jawad (AS), receiving certificates of appreciation for instructors.
17. Delivering various religious, socio-political, and literary speeches at student conferences and seminars at universities in Tehran, Isfahan Payam Noor, Kashan Payam Noor, Mofid University, Qom Payam Noor, Al-Mustafa Research Institute, the Wisdom Society, and the Farabi Society at Hojjatieh School (presented in English).
18. Conducting two poetry foundation courses for migrant students and scholars at Qom’s Art Institute, as well as critiquing poetry collections by migrant poets at the “Kalemeh” Literary Club, leading discussions and literary critique sessions on immigrant poetry.
19. Translation of “Intercultural Philosophy” by Ram Adhar Mall from English to Persian for the Tehran branch of Al-Mustafa International University.
20. Translation of the article “The Concept of an Intercultural Philosophy” from Persian to English, published in the specialized quarterly “Pegahe Andisheh” at the Imam Khomeini Higher Education Complex.
21. Translation of “Islamic Counselling, An Introduction to Theory and Practice” by G. Hussein Rassool (this book was the subject of a Master’s thesis critique, translated, and made available to students; the file is available).
22. Translation of the article on “Proofs for the Existence of God” from the Routledge Encyclopedia as a class research project during the Master’s program in Islamic Philosophy.

Some Academic and Executive Activities:

1. Teaching and preaching in various religious seminaries, universities, and mosques within Afghanistan.
2. English Literature Teacher at the International Savior High School for English-speaking students.
3. Editor-in-Chief, Editorial Board Member, and Executive Council Member of the Scientific Research Quarterly “Partow-e-Kherad”.
4. Editor-in-Chief of the Scientific-Cultural Quarterly “Pegahe Andisheh”.
5. Editorial Board Member of the Scientific Quarterly “Scientific Quarterly Journal of Ahl al-Bayt (as) Teachings”.
6. Editorial Board Member of the Literary Quarterly “Dur e Dari”.
7. Editorial Board Member of the Quarterly “Contemporary Literature”.
8. Membership and collaboration with the Afghan House of Literature and the Literary Club for Migrant Scholars and Students.
9. Two periods of collaboration with the Association of Afghan Scholars at Imam Khomeini Higher Education Institute; first as the Head of the Cultural Section of the Association, and second as the Editor-in-Chief of the “Pegahe Andisheh” Quarterly.
10. Scientific Secretary and Organizer of academic gatherings and conferences at various international universities and academic centers in both English and Persian.