Riyadh, Jan 7 (Petra) – Mohammad Wahib Hussein, an associate professor at the Hashemite University's Queen Rania's Institute of Tourism and Heritage, was awarded the 2026 King Faisal Prize in the Islamic Studies field during the laureates' ceremony held Wednesday in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The King Faisal Prize, established in 1977 by the King Faisal Foundation, honors individuals and institutions for outstanding achievements across five categories: Service to Islam, Islamic Studies, Arabic Language and Literature, Medicine, and Science.
Prof. Hussein received the award for his work on "Trade Routes in the Islamic World," praised for its high scientific value and clear field originality. His research was based on direct archaeological surveys, supported by precise GPS documentation and detailed analytical maps, enhancing the reliability of his findings. His methodology was noted for its scholarly rigor, linking Quranic texts with geographic and field data, providing a balanced scholarly interpretation of the Route of al-Īlāf in its spatial and historical context. The work represents a qualitative contribution to the documentation of early trade routes in the Arabian Peninsula.
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