Murat Yilmaz, Ph.D., is a distinguished scholar specializing in Tafseer and Qur’anic Sciences. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Islamic Studies from Selçuk University in Turkey, and a Master's degree in Qur'anic Exegesis from Ankara University. Dr. Yilmaz completed his Ph.D. in Islamic Studies at the International Islamic University, Islamabad, with a dissertation on Imam Ibn Katheer’s methodology in addressing perceived contradictions in the Qur'an.

Dr. Yilmaz has served as the Head of the Islamiyat Department at PakTurk International Schools & Colleges in Pakistan and has taught at numerous institutions. Currently, he teaches PhD and Master's level courses at the International Islamic University of Minnesota, including ISEC501: Qur'anic Exegesis (Tafsir), ISEC703: Methodology of Tafsir (Thematic Tafseer), and ISEC702: Advanced Studies in Usul al-Fiqh, all of which are offered in English.

Books:
Essentials, an Islamiyat Coursebook, Class 6 – Published by PakTurk I.C.E.F. Publications and Inspire Resources, Islamabad (2008-2018)
Essentials, an Islamiyat Coursebook, Class 7 – Published by Harmony Publications and Inspire Resources, Islamabad (2008-2018)
Essentials, an Islamiyat Coursebook, Class 8 – Published by PakTurk I.C.E.F. Publications and Harmony Publications, Islamabad (2008-2018)
My Beautiful Religion: Islam for Class 1 Primary School (Co-author) – Published by Harmony Publications, Islamabad, 2015
The Divine Gift Qur’an-e-Majeed: A Nazra Reader for Class I-V – Published by PakTurk I.C.E.F. Publications and Harmony Publications, Islamabad (2007-2015)
Articles:
Bediüzzaman Düşüncesinde İslam-Ehl-i Kitap Dayanışması – Islam - the People of the Book Solidarity in the Thought of Bediuzzaman, published in Yeni Ümit Dergisi (New Hope Journal), Issue 47, January-March 2000
The Importance of Knowledge in Islam, published in Muslim Belief Magazine, USA, 2002
Refuting the Alleged Contradiction in the Argument on Whether Allah Forgives Disbelievers, Polytheists, and Apostates or Not: A Subject-Wise and Descriptive Study, published in Bi-Annual Research Journal Al-Qamar, Vol. 3, No. 2 (July-December 2020)
Peace in Families, Peace in Societies, published in Daily Pakistani Newspapers: Daily Balochistan Express Quetta, Balochistan Times, Zamana, and the Jang Quetta, May 2016
The Role of Turkish Scholars for the Promotion of Tolerance, published in The Nation and Dawn (Pakistan), November 2005
Seminars and Conferences:
Dialogue Amongst the Followers of Different Faiths According to Islamic Principles – Da’wah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad, May 27, 2016
Method of Teaching Islamiyat Classes at PakTurk International Schools & Colleges – In collaboration with the Ministry of Religious Affairs & Interfaith Harmony (Pakistan), December 31, 2014
Peace in Families, Peace in Societies – Quetta Branch of PakTurk International Schools & Colleges, Pakistan, May 14, 2016
Rasulullah (Peace be upon him) as the Messenger of Peace – International Islamic University, Islamabad, March 16, 2016
Infallibility of Rasulullah (Peace be upon him) – Institute of Cost and Management Accountants of Pakistan, 2015
The Problems of the Muslim World and Their Solutions Initiated by the Prophet Muhammad (Peace be upon him) – Lahore, Pakistan, January 25, 2014
Misconceptions of Islamiyat Taught in Pakistan – 4th International Conference on Islamic Education, Lahore, Pakistan, October 13-14, 2014
Positive Action from the Perspective of the Qur’an-e-Majeed and Sunnah – Minhaj University, Lahore, Pakistan, April 1, 2009
Dr. Yilmaz continues to contribute to Islamic scholarship through his teaching, research, and community engagement, helping nurture the next generation of Islamic scholars globally.