Commemorating a Pioneer in Sociology and Muslim Studies

The Australian Association of Islamic and Muslim Studies (AAIMS) held a special webinar marking the birthday of that late Professor Riaz Hassan AM (1937-2022). Riaz was a towering figure in sociology and a leading scholar of Muslim societies and Muslim studies.

UNESCO Chairholder and Deakin Distinguished Professor Fethi Mansouri spoke at this event with Professor Samina Yasmeen.

Date: 14 August 2025

Time: 12pm (Australian Eastern Standard Time)

Format: Zoom meeting

Speakers

Professor Samina Yasmeen

Reflections on Riaz Hassan’s contributions to South Asia

Professor Fethi Mansouri

Reflections on Riaz Hussan’s work on Australian Muslims

For more information, visit https://www.aaims.org.au