Rahimjon Abdugafurov
Senior Fellow
Areas of Expertise
Islamic Law, Jewish Law, Central Asia
Dr. Rahimjon Abdugafurov received his PhD from Emory’s Islamic Civilizations Studies Program. He also received a Graduate certificate in Jewish Studies from Tam Institute for Jewish Studies at Emory University.
Dr. Abdugafurov is currently involved in two projects: (1) Islamic Political Theory, and (2) Muslim polygynous practices in Central Asia. His research interests also include Islamic Religious Humanism, Muslim relations with non-Muslims, and Islamic Law with focus on women’s rights and justice.
Dr. Abdugafurov has previously published articles on Sufism, Islamic Law, and on Central Asian Studies. He has also produced a documentary film called “Bukharan Jews: Memories of a Disappearing Past.”