Doctor Mustafa Muhammad Hilmi Suleiman
King Faisal Prize in Islamic Studies 1985 Laureate
Topic: "Studies and Editions on Islamic Doctrine "
The Islamic Faith is the cornerstone of our self-entity and civilization, the protective shield that has ensured steadfastness, and the sense to our lives amidst confusions of mind
Mustafa Hilmi obtained his bachelor’s degree in 1960 and a Ph.D. degree in 1971 from the Department of Philosophy and Social Studies at Alexandria University. After graduation, he was recruited by the Department of Islamic Philosophy at Dar Al-Ulum College in Cairo University, where he was a professor of Islamic Philosophy and Theology for several decades. He was also seconded for some years to teach at the Department of Islamic Studies in the College of Education at King Saud University in Riyadh.
Throughout his career, Professor Hilmi has been rigorously examining important aspects of the Islamic doctrine and thought, such as the Islamic system of governance, Sufism, and different perspectives of fundamentalism and so-called radicalism in Islam. His work, which was published in about 15 books and editions, and several articles and seminar papers, is characterized by its depth, clarity and thorough documentation. Some of his best-known books are Fundamentalism between Islamic Faith and Western Thought, Ibn Taimiyyah and Sufism, Sufism and Islamic Fundamentalism in Modern Times, the Principles of Fundamentalism in Islamic Thought, The Concept of Ethics between Philosophers and Islamic Scholars, and The Caliphate in Islam. One of his best editions (jointly with Professor Abdel Moniem) is: Ghiyath Al-Umam Fi Iltiyath Al-Zulam by Dhia Ul-Din Al-Juwayni, a renowned scholar of the Sunni Asharite school theological thought in the 5th Hijra Century (11th Century G.).
This biography was written in the year the prize was awarded.
- He published many books including:
- Al-Sahwah Al-Islamiyah: Awdah Ila Al-That (Dar Al-Dawah), (1989).
- Marifat Allah Wa Tareeq Al-Wosool Ilaih End Ibn Taimiyyah (Dar Al-Dawah), (1995).
- Islam Jaroudy Bain Al-Haqiqah Wa Al-Iftira’a (Dar Al-Dawah), (1996).
- Al-Fikr Al-Islami Fi Mowajahat Al-Ghazo Al-Thaqafi Fi Al-Asr Al-Hadith (Dar Al-Dawah), (1997).
- Al-Asrar Al-Khafiyah Wara’a Elgha’a Al-Khilafah Al-Othmaniyah (Dar Al-Kutub Al-Elmiyah), (2004).
- Al-Islam Wa Al-Adyan: Dirasat Muqaranah (Dar Al-Kutub Al-Elmiyah), (2004).
- Al-Manhaj Al-Salafi La Al-Hadathah Tareeq Al-Nahdhah (Dar Al-Aqidah), (2006).
- Nitham Al-Khilafah Bain Ahl Al-Sunnah Wa Al-Shee’ah (Dar Al-Moayad), (2007).
- Al-Makhatir Allati Tuwajih Al-Shabab Al-Muslim Wa Kaif Tatawaqaha .. Al-Ghazo Al-Fikri (Dar Al-Amal), (2010).
- Sayhat Muslim Qadim Min Al-Gharb (Dar Al-Amal), (2010).
- Nakbat Palestine (Dar Al-Khulafa’a Al-Rashideen), (2011).
- Haqiqat Thawrat 23 July .. Al-Wajh Al-Akhar (Dar Al-Amal), (2012).
- Dor Al-Thaqafah Al-Islamiyah Fi Tashih Al-Mafaheem (Dar Al-Khulafa’a Al-Rashideen), (2012).
- Farashat Al-Rouh (Dar Al-Naseem), (2014).