#Continuing_Education_Course

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Under the patronage of Professor Dr. Waheed Mahmoud Al-Ibrahimi, President of the University of Mosul,
and the supervision of Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Nizar Al-Dabbagh, Director of the Mosul Studies Center,
the Mosul Studies Center, in cooperation with the Department of Studies and Planning – Sustainable Development Unit / University of Mosul Presidency,
held a continuing education course entitled:

The Methodology of Historian Bassam Al-Jalabi in Studying Mosul Biographies during the Abbasid Era – Selected Examples

Lecturer: Assistant Professor Dr. Mohammed Nizar Al-Dabbagh / Mosul Studies Center

Course Management: Professor Dr. Maha Saeed Hamid / Mosul Studies Center

Time: 9:00 AM
Date: January 27-28, 2026
Location: Mosul Studies Center Building

The aim of holding the course was to introduce the Mosul researcher, writer, and historian, Professor Bassam Al-Jalabi, and to explain his methodology in dealing with Mosul biographies and historical accounts during the Abbasid era. The first day of the course included an introduction to Bassam al-Jalabi, providing an overview of his upbringing, cultural background, diverse interests in science and knowledge, and his scholarly activities through his participation in seminars and festivals. It also covered his contributions to authoring and publishing Mosul-related works, as well as his studies, research, and articles.

The second day focused on his methodology for dealing with Mosul-related biographies. This involved selecting specific examples from the Abbasid era, examining the structure and composition of the biographies, and presenting his approach to handling and arranging texts according to their historical context in academic studies. The course also addressed his methods for organizing, annotating, commenting on, and critiquing references, and discussed the nature of the biographies, ranging from short to long, and the style of translation according to the authors’ interests, particularly in Hadith, Quranic readings, jurisprudence, history, literature, and Arabic language. This approach aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals, specifically Goals 4, 11, and 16.

For more information:

https://uomosul.edu.iq/en/mosulstudiescenter/2026/02/04/holding-a-contin…elected-examples/

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