, ,August 2026 ,Pages 163-171
Prof. Dr. Samar Rahim Naeema ; Asst.prof.Dr. Noor Diaa El-Din
This Study Aims To Examine Muhammad Jamil Rozbiyani (1910–1980) As A Prominent Historian And Intellectual In Modern Iraq, Focusing On His Intellectual Trajectory, Contributions To Kurdish And Islamic History, And His Role In Supporting Scientific Research And Public Culture. The Study Also Explores His Historical Methodology, Cultural Activities, Relationships With Scientific Institutions, And Stance On The Kurdish Cause, In Addition To Assessing His Impact On Subsequent Scholarship.
The Research Relies On A Wide Range Of Primary And Secondary Sources, Including Rozbiyani’s Published Works Such As History Of The Emirates Of Kurdistan And Notable Kurds In Islam, The Manuscripts He Collected, As Well As Studies By Iraqi And Kurdish Researchers And Articles In Specialized Academic Journals.
The Study Concludes That Rozbiyani Combined Traditional Religious Education With A Modern Historical Research Approach, Enabling Him To Produce Precise And Well-Documented Works That Highlight Kurdish History Within The Broader Iraqi And Islamic Context. His Cultural Activities—Through The Iraqi Scientific Academy, Scholarly Conferences, Journal Publications, And Opening His Library To Researchers—Further Contributed To Advancing Historical Research And Promoting Cultural Awareness.
Despite The Limited Direct Political Influence Of Rozbiyani, His Academic And Cultural Legacy Remains Significant, Representing A Model Of A Historian Who Balances National And Cultural Identity With Rigorous Scholarly Methodology. His Work Laid The Foundation For Subsequent Generations Of Kurdish And Iraqi Researchers To Further Develop Historical Studies.