Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi'
Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi' (إبراهيم محمد هزاع ابوربيع) was a Professor in Islamic Studies (Department of History and Classics) at the
Education
Abu-Rabi‘ was born
Career
In 1991 Abu-Rabi‘ accepted a post at the
In 2006 he was the Senior Fulbright Scholar in Singapore and Indonesia whilst based at the Institute of Defence and Strategic Studies on the Nanyang Technological University campus. In 2008 Abu-Rabi‘ was appointed the first holder of the Edmonton Council of Muslim Communities Chair in Islamic Studies at the University of Alberta, the first teaching and research chair of its kind in Canada.
Death
Ibrahim Abu-Rabi‘ died of a sudden heart attack on 2 July 2011 while attending a conference in Amman, Jordan.[1]
"I am greatly saddened to learn of the sudden loss of one of our own, professor Ibrahim Abu-Rabi‘, chair of Islamic studies," said university President Indira Samarasekera. "As a mentor and a teacher, he was well known for his passion for teaching and his dedication to building understanding between people of various faiths. He will be remembered for his enthusiasm for his work, his unwavering support of his colleagues and students, and his care and compassion for all.".[2] He also had two kids.
Publications
Abu-Rabi‘ was a devoted researcher and a prolific writer, with numerous titles to his credit. His work The Contemporary Arab Reader on Political Islam (University of Alberta Press, 2010) is a collection of writings from highly influential figures in the field of
A curriculum vitae (CV) containing Abu-Rabi‘'s publications is available on the website of the Hartford Theological Seminary, where he taught before moving to the University of Alberta.[3] Abu-Rabi‘ was affiliated with the International Council for Middle East Studies in Washington, DC and a list of his publications was placed on the Council's website.[4]
Abu-Rabi‘ served as the senior editor of The Muslim World journal.
References
- ^ "Dr. Ibrahim Abu-Rabi'" (Web page (blog)). psnedmonton.ca. Palestine Solidarity Network – Edmonton. 4 July 2011. Retrieved 7 April 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ IQRADOTCA (11 July 2011). "U of Alberta's Chair of Islamic studies dies at 55". iqra.ca. The Zanna Group. Retrieved 7 April 2012.
- ^ "Faculty Profile of Ibrahim Abu-Rabi'". Macdonald.hartsem.edu. Retrieved 2012-04-21.
- ^ "Ibrahim M. Abu-Rabi' (1956-2011) « ICMES". Icmes.net. Retrieved 2012-04-21.