Prof Dr Osman Bakar
Professor
International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC)
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)
Philosophy of Science, Science and Religion, Epistemology, Civilisational Studies
Osman Bakar, a doctorate in Islamic philosophy from Temple University, Philadelphia (USA) is currently Holder of Al-Ghazali Chair of Epistemology and Civilizational Studies and Renewal at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is also Emeritus Professor in Philosophy of Science at University of Malaya. He was formerly Distinguished Professor and Director of Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Dr Osman was also formerly Malaysia Chair of Islam in Southeast Asia at the Prince Talal al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC, and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) at University of Malaya. Dmore...
Osman Bakar, a doctorate in Islamic philosophy from Temple University, Philadelphia (USA) is currently Holder of Al-Ghazali Chair of Epistemology and Civilizational Studies and Renewal at the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM). He is also Emeritus Professor in Philosophy of Science at University of Malaya. He was formerly Distinguished Professor and Director of Sultan Omar ‘Ali Saifuddien Centre for Islamic Studies (SOASCIS), Universiti Brunei Darussalam. Dr Osman was also formerly Malaysia Chair of Islam in Southeast Asia at the Prince Talal al-Waleed Center for Muslim-Christian Understanding, Georgetown University, Washington DC, and Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic and Research) at University of Malaya. Dr Osman is author and editor of 40 books and more than 300 articles on various aspects of Islamic thought and civilization, particularly Islamic science and philosophy in which he is a leading authority. His most well-known books are Classification of Knowledge in Islam (1992) and Tawhid and Science (1992). His latest books are titled Al-Farabi: Life, Works and Significance (2018) (new second edition) and Colonialism in the Malay Archipelago: Civilizational Encounters (co-editor) (2020). He has been named among the 500 most influential Muslims in the world since 2009. He was made a Dato’ in 1994 by HRH Sultan of Pahang and a Datuk by HM the King of Malaysia in 2000.
Philosophy in Sciences - Doctor of Philosophy, Temple University, Philadelphia
Mathematics (Algebra) - Masters Degree, Univesity of London
Mathematic - Bachelor Degree, University of London
Latest Additions
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Articulating a Madani framework for counter-extremism: a Malaysian perspective. In: Southeast Asia Regional Centre for Counter-Terrorism (SEARCCT) International Conference 2023, 13-15 June 2023, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
- Bakar, Osman and Kim Beng, Phar (2025) Kebijaksanaan diplomasi Anwar dan ASEAN. Sinar Harian.
- Bakar, Osman (2025) Defining the core identity of a 21st-century Islamic university. In: The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims 2025. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Amman, Jordan, pp. 248-252. ISBN 978-9957-635-82-4
- Bakar, Osman (2025) The aims of education: the forgotten truths. In: Education of the Interior: Essays in Honour of Professor Syed Ali Ashraf. Beacon Books, UK, pp. 39-57. ISBN 9781916955394
- Bakar, Osman and Moon, Ayana Jihye (2024) Anwar Ibrahim’s the Asian renaissance revisited. Al-Shajarah, 29 (2). pp. 399-408. ISSN 1394-6870
- Bakar, Osman (2025) 'Bedah siasat' surah Al-Saff demi kebaikan umat Islam. Utusan Malaysia, Rencana (UIAM Berhujah) (20hb Mac 2025). p. 14. ISSN 2716-6694
- Bakar, Osman (2024) The Qur'an's opening chapter: its epistemological significance for scientific exegesis. Al-Shajarah, 29 (2). pp. 247-298. ISSN 1394-6870
- Khan, Muhammad Kalim Ullah and Bakar, Osman (2023) Afghan and Pakistani Taliban: a comparative study of their political ideology and religious affiliations. Al-Shajarah: Journal of the International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), 28 (2). pp. 259-280. ISSN 1394-6870
- Ali, Md Yousuf and Bakar, Osman (2023) Abul Kalam Azad’s idea of religious pluralism for an inclusive Indian nationalism: a civilizational revisit. Al-Shajarah: Journal of The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), 28 (2). pp. 343-365. ISSN 1394-6870
- Bakar, Osman and Uktambek, Sultonov and Avazbek, Ganiyev (2023) Central Asian Waqf studies during colonial soviet, and independence periods: a literature review. Al-Shajarah: Journal of The International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilization (ISTAC), 28 (1). pp. 97-117. ISSN 1394-6870
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Islamic philosophy, Prophetic Intelligence, and the AI agenda. In: The Muslim 500: the world's 500 most influential Muslims. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, pp. 197-201. ISBN 978-9957-635-69-5
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Foreword. In: Tracing Persian Sufi Literature in Hamzah Fansuri’s Writings. The Other Press, Petaling Jaya, ix-xii. ISBN 9789670957500
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Ke arah memperluaskan wawasan dan agenda pendidikan umat Islam Kampuchea: sebuah saranan strategik. In: Strategi Pembangunan Masyarakat Kampuchea. Ikatan Pembangunan Muslim Selangor - ASMAK, Kajang, pp. 144-164. ISBN 978-623-8091-17-1
- Bakar, Osman and Baharuddin, Azizan, eds. (2023) Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED): application of religion and science to ecology and sustainability. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre of Malaysia (TBCC), Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD), UM, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 978-983-3070-57-2
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Quranic ecology: key ideas. In: Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED): Application of Religion and Science to Ecology and Sustainability. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre of Malaysia (TBCC), Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD), UM, Kuala Lumpur, pp. 25-38. ISBN 978-983-3070-57-2
- Bakar, Osman (2023) Introductory speech. In: Islam-Buddhism Eco Dialogue (IBED): Application of Religion and Science to Ecology and Sustainability. Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre of Malaysia (TBCC), Centre for Civilisational Dialogue (UMCCD)., Kuala Lumpur, pp. 1-5. ISBN 978-983-3070-57-2
- Bakar, Osman (2022) Environmental wisdom for Planet Earth: the Islamic heritage. Centre for Civilisational Dialogue, University of Malaya, and Islamic Book Trust, Kuala Lumpur. ISBN 9789672795001
- Bakar, Osman (2022) New Preface. In: Environmental Wisdom for Planet Earth: The Islamic Heritage. Centre for Civilisational Dialogue, University of Malaya, and Islamic Book Trust, Kuala Lumpur, vii-viii. ISBN 9789672795001
- Bakar, Osman (2022) Kata Pengantar. In: Manusia dan Alam Tabii: Kemelut Ruhani Manusia Moden ("Man and Nature: The Spiritual Crisis in Modern Man" by S.H. Nasr). Translated by Khairul Anam; Edited by Alina Abdullah (Original work published in 1968). Inisiatif Buku Darul Ehsan, Kuala Lumpur, xii-xx. ISBN 9789672672319
- Bakar, Osman (2022) The clash of artificial and natural intelligences: will it impoverish wisdom? In: The Muslim 500: The World’s 500 Most Influential Muslims, 2023. The Royal Islamic Strategic Studies Centre, Amman, Jordan, pp. 218-222. ISBN 978-9957-635-64-0