Zayd Elkahlah

Zayd Elkahlah is pursuing a Masters in International and Regional Studies with a specialization in Islamic studies. He graduated from the University of Michigan in 2020 with a BA in history and economics. Having lived in Amman, Jordan, during the Arab spring, Zayd gained firsthand experience of what Islam meant as a religion, its role in politics, and how it is viewed by ordinary Muslims. His main research interests include the development and expansion of Islam as a religious, cultural, and political concept along with various Islamic movements and how they vary depending on the region and time period.