Learning & Development through High Quality Research.

Dr Rizwan Mustafa. (BA, MA, PhD, FHEA)
Director & Head of Research.
Rizwan Mustafa is the Director and Head of Research at Khal Marina. He is also a Lecturer in Policing at the University of Huddersfield and specialist consultant to the Countering Violent Extremism Unit in the Commonwealth.
Rizwan has worked with INGO's, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office and other public sector organisations. He was formerly an officer with the West Midlands Police; notably serving in Counter Terrorism Unit and Force Learning & Development.
Rizwan is trained in classical Islam; completing the darse nizami from a traditional seminary in Pakistan. He is versed in the classical Islamic sciences, Quran, hadith and classical Arabic.
Rizwan is NPPV3 & SC security cleared.
An overview of Rizwans profile is offered below:
Education:
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PhD. Da'esh: A Theological Narrative Analysis. University of Birmingham.
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Masters (Distinction). Islamic Studies. Dissertation title: A Critical Examination of the Causes Attributed to Muslim Violent Extremism. University of Gloucestershire.
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BA. Islamic Theology. Jamia Binoria, Karachi Pakistan.
Publications:
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Child Sexual Abuse and Exploitation in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Extremism in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Female Genital Mutilation in Andrew Davies (ed.) Faith and Social Challenges Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Forced Marriage in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Grooming and Online Abuse in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). How Can We Confront Hate Speech & Extremism In Our Communities in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Marital Abuse in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Polygamous Marriage in Andrew Davies (ed.) Family Life and Family Law Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). What is Hate Speech in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Difference Between Legal Situation, Cultural Expression and Religious Inclination in Andrew Davies (ed.) Leading Faith Based Organisations Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
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Rizwan Mustafa (2019). Government Funding and Projects in Andrew Davies (ed.) Religion in Society Facilitators Guide. (London: Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Government).
Seminars, Conferences & Guest Speaker Appearances:
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The Lost Warrior: A Theological Perspective on the Militant Islamist group al-Shabab. University of Birmingham 2019.
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Dabiq: An Overview of Theological Propositions. West Midlands Counter Terrorism Unit. 2019.
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Understanding Extremism: A Multifaceted Perspective. University of Birmingham. 2018.
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Islamophobia, PREVENT and Policing: Amnesty International. 2018.
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Practicing Islam: The Practical Implications of Expressing Faith in the Public Space. National Association of Muslim Police & University of Birmingham. 2016.
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Preventing Radicalisation. Capita Conferences. 2015.
Notable Experience:
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Lecturer in Policing: University of Huddersfield.
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Operational Policing: West Midlands Police (2003-2015).
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Qualified Imam trained in Classical Islamic Theology & versed in primary source material.
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Research Associate: University of Birmingham.
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Teaching Associate: University of Birmingham.
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Content Author - Ministry of Housing & Local Government: University of Birmingham.


