#  Remembering Baber Johansen, Renowned Scholar of Islamic Law at Harvard Divinity School 

 





March 23, 2026

 

 

Baber Johansen, Professor of Islamic Studies *Emeritus* at Harvard Divinity School (HDS) and former Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, passed away in late January 2026. Johansen’s scholarship transformed the study of Islamic jurisprudence, while his teaching and mentorship left a lasting impact. [Read a reflection of Johansen's life and career on the HDS website](https://www.hds.harvard.edu/news/2026/03/23/remembering-baber-johansen-renowned-scholar-islamic-law-harvard-divinity-school).



 

 

 



 

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