Fadhili Adam Mtani

Lecturer & Academic Leader

Morogoro, TZ.

About

Highly accomplished academic and historian with over eight years of university teaching and research experience, specializing in African History, Islamic thought, and intellectual traditions. Expert in conducting rigorous doctoral and master's research, authoring peer-reviewed publications and undergraduate textbooks, and contributing to academic governance. Dedicated to advancing scholarship, fostering critical inquiry, and mentoring future historians within dynamic university environments.

Work

Muslim University of Morogoro

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Lecturer

Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of

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Summary

Leads undergraduate instruction, conducts advanced research, and contributes to academic governance within the Department of History.

Highlights

Delivered engaging lectures and supervised undergraduate students in History and Civilization, fostering critical thinking and research skills for over eight years.

Conducted and published extensive research on African History, Islamic thought, and Sufism, authoring multiple peer-reviewed articles and undergraduate textbooks.

Provided academic leadership by serving on the Internal Examination Board and chairing the Academic Staff Association (MUMASA) and Kitwana Kondo Intellectual Desk, shaping institutional policies and intellectual discourse.

Volunteer

Chairperson of the Board

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Kauzeni Secondary School

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Provides strategic governance and oversight for academic and financial policies at Kauzeni Secondary School.

Highlights

Directed board meetings and strategic planning sessions, ensuring robust governance frameworks for academic excellence and financial sustainability.

Reviewed and approved key academic and financial policies, contributing to the school's operational efficiency and educational quality.

Education

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Doctor of Philosophy History and Civilization

International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
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Master of Human Sciences History and Civilization

Muslim University of Morogoro (MUM)

Morogoro, Morogoro, Tanzania, United Republic of
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Bachelor of Arts with Education History & Geography

Publications

The Colonial Capitalist Order: Wealth, Empire and the African Muslim Experience

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Developed a textbook exploring the impact of colonial capitalism on wealth distribution, empire formation, and the experiences of African Muslims.

Philosophy and Methodologies of History

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Authored a comprehensive textbook on the philosophical underpinnings and methodological approaches to historical study.

The Shrinking Space of Democracy in Africa: Comparative Reflections from 2005–2020 Presidential Terms in Tanzania

Political Science and Security Studies Journal

Offered comparative reflections on the state of democracy in Tanzania during presidential terms from 2005 to 2020.

Africa at the Crossroads: An Overview of the Covid-19 Pandemic and its Drama in Tanzania

African Journal of History and Geography

Provided a comprehensive overview of the socio-economic and political impact of the Covid-19 pandemic in Tanzania.

Smart Partnership in The South: The History of Tanzania-Malaysia Economic Engagements, 1960–2015

African Journal of History and Geography

Analyzed the historical and economic ties between Tanzania and Malaysia from 1960 to 2015, highlighting key engagement patterns.

Integration of Knowledge: The Perspective of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Ismail Raj Al-Faruqi

The Journal of Risale-i Nur Studies

Explored the integration of knowledge from the perspectives of Bediuzzaman Said Nursi and Ismail Raj Al-Faruqi within Islamic intellectual traditions.

Knowledge Production and the Challenges of African Universities in Post-Colonial Africa

Roundtable on Intellectual Culture in East Africa, University of Dar es Salaam

Contributed to a roundtable discussion on the critical issues facing knowledge production in post-colonial African universities.

History and Civilisation from Islamic and Western Worldviews

3rd International Islamic Universities' Conference

Presented research on the comparative perspectives of history and civilization from Islamic and Western worldviews.

US-China Relations and the Scramble for East Africa

Mwenge Catholic University Annual Conference

Presented an assessment of US-China investments and East African interests in the context of the new scramble for the region.

The New Scramble for East Africa: An Assessment on the US-China Investments and the East African Interest

Mwenge Catholic University Conference Proceedings

Assessed the implications of US-China investments in East Africa and their impact on regional interests.

Religion and Development

Mwenge Catholic University 1st Annual Conference

Presented findings on the intersection of religion and development within an academic conference setting.

Languages

English

Swahili

Arabic

Skills

Academic Instruction

Undergraduate Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Supervision, Mentoring, Pedagogy, Lecture Delivery, Assessment Design.

Historical Research

African History, Islamic Thought, Sufism Studies, Intellectual History, Economic History, Qualitative Research, Archival Research, Critical Inquiry, Political Science Analysis.

Academic Governance

Committee Leadership, Policy Development, Staff Representation, Examination Board Oversight, Strategic Planning, Institutional Development.

Scholarly Communication

Academic Writing, Peer-Reviewed Publications, Textbook Authorship, Conference Presentations, Public Speaking, Editorial Review.

References

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Elmira Akhmetova

Department of History & Civilization, IIUM, Malaysia. Email: eakhmetova@gmail.com

Prof. Hamza M. Njozi

Deputy Vice Chancellor (Academic), Muslim University of Morogoro, Tanzania. Email: hamzamnjozi@gmail.com

Prof. Abdurahman Juma

Head, Department of History, Muslim University of Morogoro. Email: ajumatz@gmail.com

Dr. Gasiano Sumbai

Department of History, University of Dar es Salaam. Email: sgasiano@yahoo.com

Fadhili Adam Mtani