Name: Asst. Lecturer Shatha Abdul-Ameer Abdullah
Academic Title: Assistant Lecturer
Place of Work: College of Fiqh, University of Kufa
Specialization: Hadith Sciences
General Field: Sharia and Islamic Sciences
Mobile: +964 782 659 3434
Academic Qualifications
Master’s Degree
Sharia and Islamic Sciences / Qur’anic Sciences and Hadith
College of Fiqh, University of Kufa
Date of Award: March 15, 2015
Thesis Title:
Kamil al-Ziyarat by Ibn Qulawayh: A Study of Its Chains of Transmission and Their Impact on Contemporary Imami Jurisprudence
Bachelor’s Degree
Sharia and Islamic Sciences / Qur’anic Sciences
Al-Tusi University College
Academic Year: 2010–2011
Ranking:
First in the Department
Second in the College
Professional Experience
Formerly worked at University of Kufa / University Presidency / Financial Department / Disbursement Division.
Currently teaching at the College of Fiqh, University of Kufa.
Courses Taught
Ilm al-Rijal (Biographical Evaluation of Narrators)
Methodologies of Hadith Scholars
History of Hadith Compilation
Mustalah al-Hadith (Hadith Terminology)
Recitation and Memorization of the Holy Qur’an and Prophetic Hadith
Published Research
Weak Narrators in the Book Al-Istibsar by Shaykh al-Tusi
Al-Qubba Al-Bayda Journal, Vol. 4, Issue 9, 30/11/2025.
Biographical Authentication and Its Role in Preferring Conflicting Hadiths
Al-Dhakwāt Al-Bayd Journal, Vol. 3, Issue 17, 30/12/2025.
The Term “Thiqa” (Trustworthy): A Study in Concept and Rijal Applications
Journal of the College of Fiqh, Vol. 1, Issue 53, 30/12/2025.
Transmission of Hadith by Meaning and the Impact of Linguistic Understanding on the Authenticity of Narration
Published in the Proceedings of the Al-Dhad Conference on the occasion of Arabic Language Day
(4th Annual Conference: The Integrity of the Arabic Language: Means of Protection and Empowerment)
College of Mixed Education, University of Kufa.
Academic References Used in Teaching
Al-Ri‘ayah fi ‘Ilm al-Dirayah – Al-Shahid al-Thani
Studies in Dirayah and Riwayah – Shaykh Malik Mustafa Wahbi Al-Amili
Usul al-Hadith wa Ahkamuhu – Shaykh Ja‘far al-Subhani
Lessons in Ilm al-Dirayah – Sayyid Ridha Mu’addib
Foundations of Hadith Terminology among Muslims – Dr. Hussein Sami Shir Ali
Introductory Lessons in Rijal Principles – Muhammad Baqir al-Irwani
Introduction to the Encyclopedia of Imami Hadith – Haidar Huballah
Hujjiyyat al-Hadith – Haidar Huballah
Criticism of Hadith Texts – Dr. Ali Ja‘far Muhammad
And other academic sources.
Administrative Responsibilities
Head of the Women’s Affairs Unit, College of Fiqh, University of Kufa
for the academic years:
2023–2024
2024–2025
2025–2026
Honors and Awards
Certificate of Appreciation from the President of the University
Certificate of Appreciation from the Dean of the College of Fiqh
Honors from:
The Holy Al-Alawi Shrine
The Holy Al-Husseini Shrine
The Holy Al-Abbasi Shrine
Activities
Participation in numerous scientific, cultural, and educational seminars
Active involvement in voluntary work and institutional service
