“Do not lose hope, nor be sad”- Qur’an 3:139
Dr. Saddam Mangondato Solaiman is a faculty member of the King Faisal Center for Islamic, Arabic and Asian Studies and graduate program in Global Studies, Mindanao State University. He is a Shariah lawyer, Licensed professional teacher and he obtained his Doctor of Philosophy in Philippine Studies (Culture and Society) at the MSU-Main Campus in 2021, his Master of Arts in Islamic Studies from the MSU Main Campus- in 2016 and his Bachelor of Science in International Relations at the Mindanao State University Main Campus in 2012. He was formerly the University Extension Service Coordinator of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research, Extension and Development in MSU-Main Campus. He has presented paper in international conference and published papers in international journals. His research interests are on climate change, foreign affairs, Islamic Education and Bangsamoro History.