Islamic Belief and Society: Exploring how Islamic principles mediate between localized practices and universal values, with attention to debates on ritual, purity, and legal-theological evolution.

Revivalist and Reformist Movements: Examining strategies for theological reform, community identity, and the navigation of cultural and societal shifts within Islamic movements.

Body, Ritual, and Purity: Investigating the intersection of the human body, purity, and religious belief, including gendered practices and embodied expressions of faith.

Religion in Transnational Contexts: Analyzing how Islamic theology adapts in pluralistic societies, focusing on diasporic Muslim communities in the US, Europe, and South Asia.

Ethnographic Approaches to Islam: Conducting fieldwork to understand lived experiences, rituals, and theological interpretations within diverse Muslim communities.

Interdisciplinary Methods: Integrating theological, historical, and social scientific approaches to study the role of religion in shaping identities, ideologies, and reforms.