Peer Testimonials
I have known Dr. Ahmad Rafiq as a rigorous and original scholar whose doctoral thesis offered groundbreaking insights into pre-Islamic poetry. His analytical depth, especially in Arabic poetics and textual criticism, reflects the legacy of his mentor, Prof. Dr. Ḥusayn Naṣṣār. He is also a devoted mentor, widely respected for his precision, integrity, and inquiry-driven pedagogy.
Prof Dr.Khottary Oraby
Professor of Popular Literature at the Faculty of Arts, Cairo University
I have known Dr. Ahmad Rafiq since his early work at the Egyptian House of Books and later as a doctoral researcher under my supervision. His expertise spans both manuscript editing and critical literary analysis, especially in ancient Arabic poetry and prose. His deep comparative insight and rhetorical evaluation of multiple narrative variants reflect a mature, textually grounded scholarly approach.
Prof Dr Abdul Hakeem Radi
professor of the Arabic Language, Faculty of Arts, Cairo University, and a member of the Writers’ Union in Egypt
I taught Dr. Ahmad Rafiq during his doctoral preparatory year and found him inquisitive, deeply engaged with heritage, and open to modern critical approaches. He combines intellectual independence with respectful academic dialogue and maintains collegial relationships even in scholarly disagreement. With his ongoing publications and methodological rigor, I confidently recommend him as a committed and capable researcher.
Prof Dr Khairi Doma
Professor of Modern Arabic Literature at the Cairo University of Arts.