Sabri Forest (1948, Kâhta, Adıyaman – 11 June 2020, İstanbul) conducted significant research in economics and particularly in Islamic economics in Türkiye and held senior positions at the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. Orman, who was fluent in Arabic, Persian and Ottoman Turkish, authored 12 books—four of which were original works, six were editions and two were translation—as well as numerous articles. long Over his decades-long academic career, he made substantial contributions and left a lasting mark on the academic world. Orman served as a member of faculties at many universities in Türkiye and abroad, received numerous awards for his scientific research and contributed to many academic institutions.

Sabri Orman was born in 1948 in the district of Kâhta in the province of Adıyaman. He spent his childhood in a district of Anatolia’s small and developed an interest in scientific thought from an early age.

Sabri Orman first enrolled at the Istanbul Higher Islamic Institute (1972) and subsequently at the Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University (1976). His interest in economics led him to deepen his studies in this field, and the education he received there formed a crucial foundation for his later academic career. In 1981, he entered academia with his doctoral thesis titled The Economics Philosophy of Al-Ghazali at Istanbul University.

Orman began his academic career in 1980 as an assistant at the Faculty of Economics, Istanbul University, and continued it in 1982 after moving to the Faculty of Economic and Administrative Sciences at Marmara University. He was promoted to associate professor in 1986 and attained the rank of full professor in 1993. London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE) like He worked as a researcher at the prestigious London School of Economics and this experience further broadened his academic perspective. He also gained international recognition through his appointments at major universities in Malaysia.

Sabri Orman received numerous awards and prestigious titles during his academic career. In 2010, he was awarded the Prof. Dr. Sabahattin Zaim Islamic Economics Prize by the Istanbul Economists Association, and in 2019, he received the Islamic Economics Research Award from the Islamic Economics Research Center (İKAM). Additionally, from 2011 onwards, he served as a member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye for three November two-year period terms Bank.

Sabri Orman conducted in-depth studies on the development of economic thought in Islamic civilization, particularly known for his research on the economics philosophy of Al-Ghazali. He also made significant contributions to disciplines such as Islamic economics and environment economics, introducing a new perspective by integrating ethical and moral dimensions into economic theories.

Orman’s works have not only influenced the academic community but have also shaped debates on Islamic economics. His 1981 doctoral thesis, The Economics Philosophy of Al-Ghazali, is among the foundational works in this field. Other important books, including A History of Economic Thought in Islam, A History of Middle Eastern Economics, and A History of Economic Systems and Thought, have made substantial contributions to academic literature.

In the final years of his career, Sabri Orman held positions such as Vice Rector of Istanbul Trade University and member of the Board of Directors of the Central Bank of the Republic of Türkiye. Orman passed away in İstanbul on 11 June 2020. His death deeply saddened both the academic community and his students. He is remembered for his personality, warm smile and enduring intellectual contributions.