Academic CV(English Version)
A. Personal Information
Full name: Mahdi Ebrahimi
Qualifications:
Discipline: PhD in Theology
Sub-discipline: Qur’an Studies
Academic ranking: Full Professor
Department: Medical Ethics & Islamic Teachings
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), the School of Medicine, Islamic Republic of Iran
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Contact |
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E-mail: Ebrahimim[at]mums.ac.ir |
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Phone: +9851-38002350 |
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Fax: +9851-38002880 |
Postal Address: School of Medicine, Azadi Square, Pardis Campus, Holy Mashhad city, Islamic Republic of Iran
B. Educational Career
1. Educational Expertise
· Qur’an exegesis for the science stage, general medicine
· Practical Islamic ‘Irfaan for the science stage, general medicine
· Islamic thought for the science stage, general medicine
· Islamic-Iranian culture and civilization for the science stage, general medicine
· Medical ethics for the clinical stage, general medicine
· The philosophy of medical ethics for the PhD level
· Professional ethics for the postgraduate level
· Quranic subject-based exegesis (science and culture) for the postgraduate level
2. Rewards and Achievements:
· Determined as the outstanding professor by office of Faculty Affairs and the Department of Islamic Teachings twice in the 1380-1381 SH/2001-2002 CE academic years
· Promotion to the rank of associate professor in 1389 SH/2010 CE
· Chosen as a top faculty member by the students in the academic year 1389-1390 SH/2010-2011 CE in the Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad
· Distinguished Teacher of country for teaching theology and Islamic thought in 1380-1381 SH/2001-2002 CE and 1386 SH/2007 CE
· Top faculty member in the Festival on Professional Ethics the Faculty of Medicine
· First rank among the top faculty members in the Faculty of Medicine, Mashhad, in the academic year of 1391-1392 SH/2012-2013 CE
· Promotion to the rank of professor in April 2017 SH/2016 CE
· Second rank in the educational-cultural stage of the Festival of Shahid Motahhari, 2017 SH/2016 CE
C. Research Works
1. Theses Under Supervision/Advice
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No. |
Title |
Involved as |
Date |
Student’s Level |
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1 |
Investigating the relationship of reciting the Qur’an with the extent of depression among students of Medical Sciences in Mashhad |
Advisor |
1378 SH/1999 CE |
M.Sc. in Nursing from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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2 |
A study on graft materials in maxillofacial areas and its relationship with Islamic law |
2nd Supervisor |
1379SH/2000 CE |
Professional Doctorate in Dentistry from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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3 |
The science of embryology in the Qur'an and Hadith |
Advisor |
1379 SH/2000 CE |
Professional Doctorate in Pediatrics from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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4 |
A study of the attitude of the staff of dentistry in relation to medical ethics |
2nd supervisor |
1381 SH/2002 CE |
Professional Doctorate in Dentistry from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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5 |
The essentials of medical ethics in the profession of optometry |
Supervisor |
1385 SH/2006 CE |
B.S. in Optometry from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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6 |
A study on the effect of living in a dormitory on the academic performance of students of Medical Sciences |
Supervisor |
1386 SH/2007 CE |
Professional Doctorate in Medicine from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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7 |
Investigating the variety and frequency of moral assumptions used in the decisions in the area of medical ethics by residents in neurosurgery in Mashhad in 1386 SH/2008 CE |
Advisor |
1386 SH/2008 CE |
Ph.D. in Orthopedics from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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8 |
Investigating the attitude of the students of Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS) towards sports, sports facilities, and championship in the university in the academic year of 1384-1385 SH/2005-2006 CE |
Advisor |
1387 SH/2008 CE |
Professional Doctorate in Medicine from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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9 |
The relationship between spiritual intelligence & the teaching competence of the faculty of the Faculty of Medicine of Mashhad; Thesis No. 2074 |
Advisor |
1390 SH/2011 CE |
M.Sc. in Medical Education from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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10 |
A study of the extent of religious beliefs of students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Thesis No. 6785 |
Supervisor |
1391 SH/2012 CE |
MD–PhDfrom Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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11 |
Investigating the degree of adherence to acts of religious ceremonies and rituals among the students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), Mashhad; Thesis no. 6785 |
Supervisor |
1391 SH/2012 CE |
MD–PhD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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12 |
A study of the viewpoints of the female students of Medicine, Dentistry, and Pharmacy in Mashhad’s University of Medical Sciences; the Fundamental Sciences Program, regarding Hijab and Islamic dress code and the factors influencing it in 1391 SH/2012 CE; Thesis No. 7091 |
Supervisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
MD–PhD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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13 |
A Study of the effectiveness of group-therapy based on religious (Islamic) emulation and how it can influence the identity and mental health of adolescent girls; code: 11820701911024 |
Advisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
M.Sc. in Clinical Psychology from Islamic Azad University of Torbat-e Jam, IRI |
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14 |
A study of the effect of Islamic fasting on biochemical tests before the age of menarche in girls 9 to 13 years in Holy Mashhad city; Thesis No. 444-A |
Advisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
M.Sc. in Nutrition from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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15 |
A study to compare secular sex education and Islamic sex education in terms of how each influences the sexual function and the marital adjustment of married women |
Advisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
M.Sc. in Midwifery from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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16 |
A study of optometrists’ knowledge of, attitude about, and respect for the confidentiality and privacy of patients in Holy Mashhad city’s private offices, during 1391-1392 SH/2012-2013 CE |
Supervisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
M.Sc. in Optometry from Shahid Beheshti University, IRI |
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17 |
A study of the viewpoints of the male students of medicine, dentistry and pharmacy in the Science Stage of Mashhad’s University of Medical Sciences regarding hijab and Islamic dress code and the factors affecting it in 1392 SH/2013 CE, Thesis No. 8030 |
Supervisor |
1392 SH/2013 CE |
MD–PhD from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
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18 |
Explaining the concept of spiritual health in nursing based on Islamic teachings: Designing and validating the instruments for assessing the spiritual health of patients |
Advisor |
1393 SH/2015 CE |
Ph.D. in Nursing from Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), IRI |
2. Published Books
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No. |
Title |
Type of Activity |
Publication Date |
Publisher |
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1 |
An introduction to the cultural roots of the Islamic Revolution of Iran. Qom, Iran, 2000. |
Authoring |
1379 SH/2000 CE |
Office of Faculty Affairs, MUMS, IRI |
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The presence of Qur’anic revelation in the Mathnawi of love (Rumi’s); Andisheh Iranian Press; Qom, Iran.
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Authoring |
1384 SH/2006 CE |
Iranian Association for Ma’aarif (= fields of Kknowledge), IRI |
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The thematic commentary of the Holy Qur’an for medical courses |
Authoring |
1390 SH/2011 CE |
The Office of the Vice President for Research: Qom University of Islamic Sciences, IRI |
3. Scholarly Articles in National & international Journals
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No. |
Title of the Article |
Title of the Journal |
Publication Date & Place |
Journal Type |
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1 |
[A study concerning the concept of] Hadaanah – child custody” (involved as first author) |
Fiqh Journal [Jurisprudence] |
1374 SH/1995 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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2 |
“[Rumi’s] Mathnawi’s tales symbolizing the globalization of Islamic thought” |
Negah-e Hawzah Journal |
No. 88-89; 1381 SH/2002 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized
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3 |
“The effort at approaching underlying meanings of the Holy Qur’an in Rumi’s Mathnawi” |
The Journal of the Faculty of Letters; Tabriz University |
No. 189; 1382 SH/2003 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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4 |
“Some ‘Irfaani manifestations of prayers in Sahifah Sajjadiah [piece upon him]” |
Journal of Andisheh Dini [Religious Thought] |
No. 13; 1383SH/2004 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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5 |
The fundamental grounds for and elements of knowledge production |
Proceedings of the Conference on azad-Andishi wa nazaryieh-pardazi dar ‘ulum dini [Free-Thinking and Theorizing in Religious Sciences] |
1383SH/2004 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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6 |
“Rumi’s interpretation of the Holy Qur’an, adopting an approach of ethics and spiritual nurturing” |
The Journal of Maqalat Qur’an-Pazhuhi [Qur’anic Scholarly Articles]; Qom University |
1383SH/2004 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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7 |
“The essential requisites of medical ethics” |
Sepidar-e Sabz Journal |
No. 22-26; 1383SH/2004 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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8 |
“A study of methodologies of the analysis of medical propositions in Islamic texts” |
Teb va Tazkiyeh (Quarterly) [Medicine, Morality, Spirituality] |
No. 62-63; 1385SH/2006 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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“The religious methodology of Rumi in the Qur’anic stories and allegories of Rumi’s Mathnawi” |
The Article Series of Hekmat & Falsafeh (Wisdom & Philosophy) institution |
1386SH/2007 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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10 |
“Medical science from the religious and ethical approach” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
No. 1; 1388 SH/2009 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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11 |
“A study of how Islam approaches the way man should deal with diseases” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
No. 2; 1388 SH/2009 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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12 |
“How the physician should encounter patients on the initial visit” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
1388SH/2010 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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13 |
“Man’s ‘Irfaani position in the Qur’anic interpretations of Rumi’s Mathnawi” |
The Quarterly of Molana-Pazhuhi (Research on Rumi) belonging to the Iranian Society for Hekmat & Falsafeh (Wisdom & Philosophy) |
No. 1; 1389 SH/2010 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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14 |
“Welcoming criticism from the viewpoint of medical ethics” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
1389SH/2010 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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15 |
“The ‘Irfaani interpretation of praying: the Qur’anic perspective” |
The Journal for Motale’at Tafsiri (Exegetical Studies) |
No. 2; 1389 SH/2010 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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16 |
“Principles of medical ethics in clinical examinations” (involved as second author) |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
1390 SH/2011 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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17 |
“The grounds and reasons for the deviations from the genuine truth of Ghadir Khum” |
Meshkat Journal |
No. 111; 1390 SH/2011 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed academic |
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18 |
“‘Irfaani/Islamic mystical praying” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
Published in 3 parts; 1390-1391 SH/2011-2012 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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19 |
“Mysticism and medical ethics" |
International Journal of Religious Thoughts |
No. 4; 1391 SH/2012 CE; IRI
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Non-refereed specialized
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20 |
“A new approach to the phenomenon of embryology as reflected in the scientific interpretation of the holy Qur’an” (involved as first author) |
The Journal of Andisheh Dini (Religious Thought) |
No. 42; 1391 SH/2012 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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21 |
“Sayr wa suluk – Islamic spiritual wayfaring” |
The Journal of Mashhad Medical Council (JMMC) |
1391 SH/2012 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed general-interest |
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22 |
“A study of how spiritual intelligence can influence the capabilities of the faculty of Mashhad [University of Medical Sciences (MUMS), the] School of Medicine[, Islamic Republic of Iran” (involved as fifth author)] |
The Journal of Amuzesh dar Ulum Pezeshki (Education in Medical Sciences) |
No. 8; 1391 SH/2012 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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23 |
“A study of the effect of sex education based on Islamic teachings on the sexual function of married women” (involved as fifth author)
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The Quarterly of Moraqebat Mobtani bar Shavahed (Medical Care Based on Evidence) |
No. 2; 1393 SH/2014 CE; IRI |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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24 |
“An analytical perspective on the foundations of media ethics from the viewpoint of the exegesis of the sixth ayah of Surah Al-Hujurat in the Glorious Qur’an” |
The Journal of Andisheh Qor’ani (Qur’anic Perspective) |
1393 SH/2014 CE; IRI |
Non-refereed specialized |
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25 |
“Harming body as a red line for Islamic fasting” (involved as first author) |
Journal of Fasting and Health |
Volume 2, Issue 4, Autumn 2014, Pages 158-161 |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
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26 |
“Effects of Ramadan fasting on the sexual hormones level in girls 9-13 years’ age girls: Mashhad, Iran” (ahead of publication; involved as seventh author) |
Journal of Fasting and Health |
Volume 3, Issue 1, Winter 2015, Page 43-49 |
Peer-reviewed Scholarly, |
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27 |
“Fasting: benefits and probable health harmfulness from the Islamic perspective” (involved as first author) |
Journal of Fasting and Health |
Volume 3, Issue 2, Spring 2015, Page 50-53 |
Peer-reviewed scholarly |
4. International & National Conferences & Seminars
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No. |
Title of Conference/Seminar |
Held by/in |
Date |
Type of Contribution/Title of Article |
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1 |
Government and Social Policy of Amir Al-Mu’minin, Imam Ali, (peace upon him) |
Ferdowsi University of Mashhad (IRI)
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1379 SH/2001 CE |
Article presented orally and published in the proceedings: “Sociological reasons for the rejection of the caliphate of Amir Al-Mu’minin, Imam Ali, peace upon him, after the death of the Holy Prophet of Islam, peace upon him and his Household” |
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2 |
Hygiene |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1380 SH/2001 CE |
Member of the scientific committee of the conference; Oral presentation “The role of religious propositions in psychological health” |
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3 |
Therapy Based on Sounds and Melodies |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1382 SH/2003 CE |
Oral presentation “Sound-&-melody therapy: the jurisprudential approach” |
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4 |
Sahifah Sajjadiah, (words of Imam Sajjad, peace upon him) |
Shiraz University (IRI) |
1382 SH/2004 CE |
Oral presentation: “Some ‘Irfaani manifestations of prayers in Sahifah Sajjadiah (piece upon him)” (Also published in the related peer-reviewed scholarly journal) |
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5 |
Oncology and Hematology |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
83SH/2004 CE |
Oral presentation: “Psychological problems of cancer patients” |
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6 |
The 22nd international Congress of History of Science, (2005), Beijing, China. |
China's Department of International Organizations and Conferences |
1384 SH/2005 CE |
Oral presentation; Abstract published in the conference proceedings: “The essential elements of science production” |
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The Security, Democracy and Human Rights Conference, (2006). |
Mutah University (Jordan) |
1385 SH/2006 CE |
Oral presentation “The relationship between religious government and democracy” |
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8 |
The Commemoration of Mohammad-Taqi Shariati |
The Institute for Research and Development of Human Sciences |
1385 SH/2006 CE |
Presenting an article, published in proceedings of the conference: “A study of Mohammad-Taqi Shariati’s exegetical methodology” |
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9 |
International Conference for the Commemoration of the 800th Anniversary of the Birthday of Molana Jalaluddin Balkhi, Entitled, “Molana wa Din (Rumi and Religion) |
Shiraz University and institute for Research in Philosophy (IRI) |
1386 SH/2007 CE |
Oral presentation The methodology of tales of Mathnawi |
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10 |
Religious Responsibility and Medical Science |
L'institut français de recherche en Iran (IFRI) (= The French institute for Iranian Studies) |
1386 SH/2007 CE |
Oral presentation “The ‘Irfaani foundations of medical science” |
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11 |
Agreement Between Culture and Religion: Rumi’s Perspective |
IRIB international Conference Center (IRI) |
1386 SH/2007 CE |
Oral presentation “Qur’anic stories in Rumi, paving the way for the globalization of religious thought” |
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12 |
Rumi and Hakim-e Sabzevari |
Hakim Sabzevari University (IRI) |
1386 SH/2007 CE |
“Man’s ‘Irfaani position as approached by Mathnawi’s qur’anic interpretations” |
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13 |
Nahjul Balaghah and Qur’an Exegesis in Universities |
Islamic Maaref University (IRI) |
1389 SH/2010 CE |
Oral presentation “Approaching prayers from an ‘Irfaani point of view: the qur’anic perspective” |
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14 |
Supportive and Palliative Care for Cancer |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1390 SH/2011 CE |
Oral presentation “Ethical considerations concerning cancer patients” |
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15 |
Moral foundations of Islam vs. Hindi religions |
Al-Mustafa international University (IRI) |
1390 SH/2012 CE |
“Ethics approached by ‘Irfaan: the perspective of qur’anic interpretations in Mathnawi” |
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16 |
International Congress for Special Care for Dentistry: A New Approach |
MUMS School of Dentistry (IRI) |
1391 SH/2012 CE |
Lecture and panel: “The role of religious beliefs in forming professional ethics” (published as abstract)
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17 |
The National Conference for The Qur’an and Medical Sciences |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1391 SH/2012 CE |
Faculty member and participant in the panel titled “The journey of life” |
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18 |
The approach (Seerah) of the Holy Prophet of Islam to Medicine |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1392 SH/2014 CE |
Oral presentation: “The mechanism of understanding and the methodology of the analysis of medical proposition in Islamic texts” |
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19 |
International Conference on Alcohol Misuse |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1393 SH/2014 CE |
Lecture entitled, “The philosophy of placing a ban on drinking alcohol: the Islamic perspective” |
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20 |
Thirteenth International Congress on Pediatric Dentistry |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1393 SH/2014 CE |
Lecture entitled “The moral imperatives concerning pediatric dentistry” |
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21 |
National Seminar on Geriatric Medicine |
Iranian Social Security Organization (IRI) |
1393 SH/2014 CE |
Lecture entitled “Honoring the elderly in society” |
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22 |
International Congress on Complementary Medicine & Alternative Medicine |
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences (IRI) |
1394 SH/2015 CE |
Lecture entitled “Medical ethics” |
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23 |
National Congress on Hematology and Oncology |
MUMS & Iranian Society of Medical Oncology and Hematology) |
1394 SH/2015 CE |
Lecture entitled, “Medical ethics” |
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24 |
International Congress on Sarbedaran |
Hakim Sabzevari University (IRI)
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1394 SH/2015 CE |
Lecture entitled “The relationship between Sufism and politics” |
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24 |
Medical History of Islamic-Iranian Civilization |
Islamic Azad University of Mashhad |
1395 SH/2016 CE |
Poster presentation; participation for 12 hours |