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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ON MOVE
A Brief Report 2008-2009
ALIGARH MUSLIM UNIVERSITY
ALIGARH -202002 (INDIA)
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A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE FACULTY OF THEOLOGY
Faculty of Theology is one of the oldest Faculties
of A.M.U. Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, the founder of
the institution introduced the teaching of Sunni
and Shia Theology. He invited prominent Sunni
and Shia religious scholars to head it. Maulana
Abdullah Ansari, son-in-law of Maulana Qasim
Nanotvi, the founder of Darul Uloom Deoband was
appointed as first Nazim-e-Deeniyat. This
developed into Department of Shia and Sunni
Theology and finally became teaching Faculty in
1960.
The Faculty is not only the oldest but also unique
in many ways. This is the only Faculty in Indian
Universities where Sunni and Shia Theology is
University Mosque
taught and graduate , post- graduate and
doctorate degrees are awarded. These two Departments not only provide teaching and research facilities
but also manage religious life of the campus. The two symbolise Sunni-Shia unity and are a living
manifestation of Sir Syed's vision of Muslim unity and brotherhood.
Faculty of Theology has a rich history. It had outstanding and world famous scholars like, Maulana Abdul
Lateef Rahmani, Maulana Sulaiman Ashraf, Prof. Saeed Ahmad Akbarabadi, Allama Ali Naqi Naqvi, Mufti
Hafeezullah, Prof. Taqi Amini, Allama Mujtaba Hasan Kamoonpuri, Professor Fazlur Rahman Ginnori and
Professor Maulana Kalbe Abid, who had hundreds of books published in various languages. Even now we have
faculty members who have numerous scholarly research papers and books published in different languages
in many countries and those who have participated in religious and Inter-Faith conferences in different
countries and delivered invited lectures in the overseas institutions.
Deans of the Faculty of Theology from 1960 to 2009:
1963-66
Maulana Saeed Ahmad Akbarabadi
1967-69
Maulana Syed Ali Naqi Al-Naqvi
1971
Prof. Qazi Mazharuddin Bilgrami
1972-74
Prof. Khaliq Ahmad Nizami (PVC)
1975-77
Prof. Mohd. Shafi (PVC)
1978
Prof. Qazi Mazharuddin Bilgrami
1979-81
Prof. S. Kalbe Abid
1982
Prof. Fazlur Rahman Ginnori
1983
Mr. Syed Hamid (VC)
1983
Prof. Mohd. Shabbir Khan
1984-85
Prof. Qari M. Rizwanullah
1985-86
Prof. M. Taqi Amini
1986-88
Prof. Wasiur Rahman (PVC)
1988-89
Prof. S. Kazim Naqvi
1990-1992
Prof. (Mrs.) Raufa Iqbal
1992-93
Prof. Abdul Aleem Khan
1994-96
Prof. S. Manzoor Mohsin Rizvi
1997-2001
Prof. Abdul Aleem Khan
2002-03
Mr. Naseem Ahmad (VC)
2004
Prof. Zainus Sajidin Siddiqui
2005-06
Mr.Naseem Ahmad (VC)
2006-07
Prof. S. Farman Husain
2008-2009
Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
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Our Vision 2020
Sir Syed's vision, while establishing Aligarh Movement was to promote modern education among Muslims,
economic upliftment, social reform, cultural rejuvenation and presentation of Islamic thought in the
modern context and to defend Islam against the onslaught of hostile and undue criticism. Our mission is to
make Faculty of Theology a place to implement and realize some important aspects of this vision of Sir
Syed.
Following are some of the goals we have set for our Faculty till 2020
1. To make this Faculty a prime institution of Islamic theological teaching in the world.
2. To make the Faculty a leading place for inter-religious studies by establishing Centres for Comparative
Religion and Inter-Faith Studies in two Departments. Muslims were the pioneers of Studies in
Comparative Religion and once again they should play a leading role.
3. To make this Faculty a Centre of Intra-Faith Studies to promote unity and scholarly understanding
among Muslim sects and schools of thought. This may include establishment of Centres for studies in
Comparative Fiqh, Kalam and approach to Tafsir etc.
4. To place the Faculty on International map by establishing active relations with Universities and leading
Centres of learning on global level by signing MoU and encouraging our Faculty members to participate
in International Conferences and visit abroad.
5. To make Faculty of Theology a hub of intellectual activities by organizing Conferences, Seminars,
Work-shops and Symposium, by launching website and establishing outreach programs.
6. To make the Faculty a Centre of Research and Publications. Our aim is to get at least five scholarly
works of our teachers and Research Scholars published every year.
7. To translate basic sources and Islamic classics into different languages
8. Research and publications concerning current issues and contemporary problems, related to Theology
9. To establish a rich Reference Library of Islamic and religious studies.
10. To institute an Award for the best book on Islamic Studies in the SAARC countries.
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.) Addressing at a function of Faculty of Theology
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MODERNIZATION OF CURRICULUM
B.Th.(Hons)
● The course of Bachelor of Theology was revamped in accordance to the need of time and 3 years Hons.
Degree programme introduced. For the first time in the history of Faculty, students of B.Th were allowed
to choose subsidiary subject from all subjects of Faculty of Arts, Faculty of Social Sciences and Islamic
Banking and Finance of Faculty of Business Management (AC Meeting No.759 dated 14-07-2009
(Chapter C-IV).
B.Th and M.Th Recognized for Professional Courses
● A path breaking success was achieved when B.Th (Hons.) and M.Th. were recognized by the University
Academic Council as qualification to appear in Professional Courses such as B.Lib., B.Ed., MBA and Mass
Communication etc. (AC No. 756, Item No.11)
●
Seats reserved for B.Ed.
Three seats were reserved for B.Ed and Theology was recognized as a teaching subject. It has drawn
students from all corners of the country as well as from foreign countries specially from South East Asian
region. The course is open to all irrespective of caste, colour, creed and sex.
SEMESTER SYSTEM INTRODUCED IN M.Th
A new Academic Ordinance to introduce Semester System in MTh was passed by the Academic Council. (AC,
No 758., Item No. 2). Both Sunni and Shia Departments introduced new topics and courses in M.Th class.
Following are new Semester Courses of M.Th in two Departments.
TITLE OF THE PAPERS IN M.Th. SUNNI THEOLOGY
First Semester
Course
No.
SUM7001
SUM7002
SUM7005
Title of the Course
Credit
Units
Contact hours
in a week
Total
Marks
Internal
Assessment
Written
Exam
Tafseer wa Usool-e-Tafseer -I
4
4
4k
100
25
75
Hadīth wa Usool-e-Hadīth
4
4
4k
100
25
75
Qawāide Fiqhiya wa Maqāside
Sharīah
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM7006
Tarīkh-e-Mazāhib –I
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM70E1
English (Additional)
Second Semester
Course No.
Title of the Course
Credit
Units
Contact
hours in
a week
Total
Marks
Internal
Assessment
Written
Exam
SUM8001
Tafseer wa Usool-eTafseer-II
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM8002
Hadīth, Usool-e-Hadīth wa
Takhreej-e-Hadīth
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM8003
Usool-e-Fiqh wa Muslim
Personal Law
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM8004
Human Rights in Islam
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM8005
Tarīkh-e-Mazāhib-II
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM80E1
English (Additional)
SUM80V1
Viva Voce
2
-
-
50
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Third Semester
SUM 9001
M u tā lia-e-Q ura n -I
4
4
C o n ta c t
h o u rs in
a week
4k
100
25
SUM 9002
H a d īth w a D irā y at-e-H a d īth -I
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM 9003
T ā rīk h -e-Is lam -
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM 9004
A q ā id w a A s rār-e-S h arīat -I
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM 9005
Islam a n d S o cial S c ien c es
4
4
4k
100
25
75
C o u rs e N o.
T itle o f th e C o urs e
C re d it
U n its
T o ta l
M a rks
In tern al
A s s e s sm en t
W ritte n
E x am
75
Fourth Semester
SUM X001
M u tā lia-e-Q ura n -II
4
4
C o n ta c t
h o u rs in
a week
4k
SUM X002
H a d īth w a D irā y at-e-H a d īth -II
4
4
4k
SUM X003
T ā rīk h -e-M a zā h ib
4
4
4k
100
25
75
SUM X004
A q ā id w a A s rār-e-S h arīat -II
4
4
4k
100
25
75
A l-Iq tisā d -al-Islām ī (Islam ic
E c o n om ic)
S em in a r P res en ta tio n
4
4
4k
100
25
75
2
-
-
50
C o u rs e N o.
SUM X005
SUM X0S1
First Semester
Course No.
SHM 7001
SHM 7002
SHM 7003
SHM 7004
SHM 7005
SHM70E1
T itle o f th e C o urs e
C re d it
U n its
T o ta l
M a rks
In tern al
A s s e s sm en t
W ritte n
E x am
100
25
75
100
25
75
TITLE OF THE PAPERS IN M.Th SHIA THEOLOGY
Title of the Course
Tafseer wa Usool-e-Tafseer
Hadith wa Dirayat-e- Hadith
Fiqh-Jafari
Islam aur ‘As?
r ī Masāil (Islam
and Contem porary Issues)
Mazahib-e-Alam (W orld
Religions)
English
Credit
Units
4
4
4
4
4
4
Contact
hours in a
week
4k
4k
4k
4
4
4
4
Total
Marks
Internal
Assessm ent
Written
Exam
100
100
100
25
25
25
75
75
75
4k
100
25
75
4k
100
25
2
75
50
Second Semester
4
4
C o n ta c t
h o u rs
4k
4k
T o ta l
M a rks
100
100
In te rn a l
A ssessm en t
25
25
W r i tt e n
E xam
75
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
2
-
-
50
Total
M arks
Internal
Assessm ent
W ritten
Exam
100
100
25
25
75
75
C o u rs e N o.
T i tl e o f t h e C o u r s e
C r e d it
U n its
SHM 8001
SHM 8002
M a n a h ij- e - T a f s e e r
A q a id - e - I s t id la li
M a q a s id - e - S h a ria t w a Ila l-u s h S h a r ā ih
I s la m w a H u q o o q - e - B a s h a r
( H u m a n R ig h t s a n d I s la m
T a q ā b u lī A q ā id ( C o m p a r a tiv e
S t u d y o f I s la m a n d O th e r fa it h s )
V iv a V o c e
4
4
SHM 8003
SHM 8004
SHM 8005
SHM 80V1
Third Semester
C o u rs e
No.
SHM 9001
SHM 9002
SHM 9003
SHM 9004
SHM 9005
T itle o f th e C o urs e
C re d it
Ilm -e-K alām w a M a zā h ib-eK a lām ī
S e era t-e-N a b a vī
A h w ā l-e-S h ak h s?
i y a (M u slim
P ers o n a l L a w ) - I
T ā reek h -e-T h a q ā fat-e-Is lam ī
Islam ī Ilm -e-Ijtim ā ’ (S o ciolo g y
a n d Islam )
U n its
C o n ta c t
h o u rs in
a week
T o ta l
M a rks
In tern al
A s s e s sm en t
W ritte n
E x am
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
Fourth Semester
Course No.
Title of the Course
Credit
Units
SHMX001
SHMX002
Ilm -e-Kalām -e-Jadeed
Seerat-e-Aimm a-e-Tāhireen
Ahwāl-e-Shakhs?
i ya
(Muslim Personal Law) –II
Iqtisād-e-Islam i (Islam ic
Banking and Econom ic
Teachings)
Islam wa Mustashriqeen ( A
study of O rientalist
Literature)
Sem inar
4
4
4
4
Contact
hours in
a week
4k
4k
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
4
4
4k
100
25
75
2
-
-
50
-
-
SHMX003
SHMX004
SHMX005
SHMX0S1
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SEMINARS/SYMPOSIUMS ORGANIZED
Role of Religions in World Peace
ON 8th January 2008, the Department
of Sunni Theology organized a one day
Seminar on “Religions and Global
Peace”. Some very important scholars
from USA, Bangladesh and other South
Asian countries participated in this
Seminar. This was a very successful
programme and well covered by media.
Prof. Rifat Hassan of Louseville
University, USA said that Islam stands for
unity of mankind therefore, it is
From Left: Prof. Nijatullah Siddiqui, Dr. Zafar Mahmood,
responsibility of Muslim Intellectuals to
Prof. Riffat Hasan and Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
come forward to serve the humanity.
Prof. Swidler , eminent Professor of Inter-Faith Dialogue in Temple University, Philadelphia said that the
time for conversion is over and now is the time for conversation among religions. This is crucial for World
Peace.
Rabbi Daniel Polish, USA said that it is imperative that apart from our own religion, we should
sympathetically study and understand other religions also
Dr Aslam Abdullah, the Imam of Los Vegas, USA said that graph of violence and intolerance is going up
and it is time for religions to play their positive role.
Dr Zafar Mahmood , President Inter-Faith Coalition for Peace observed that we should try to develop a
deep and profound understanding of our own religion along with other religions. Intolerance comes from half
understanding while profound understanding makes a person broad minded.
Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi in his welcome address referred to the Role of world Media in creating an
atmosphere of suspicion and hatred. He emphasized that Blasphemy Law should cover all religions.
Prof Kausar Mustafa of Dhaka University, Dr Mohibbul Haq of the department of Political Science, A.M.U.,
Prof. Gulrez of the dept. of West Asian Studies, Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqavi of the dept of Shia Theology , Dr
Shakeel Samdani of the Faculty of Law also expressed their valuable views. The Seminar was presided over
by noted Islamic Scholar, Prof. Nijatullah Siddiqui.
From Left
Prof. A.R. Qidwai
Dr. Abdul Khalique
Prof. Masood Ahmad
Dr. Zaki Kirmani
Mr. Naseem A. Khan
Dr. Shakeel Samdani
Mr. Amanullah Khan
and other audience
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Imam Sadiq and Maqaside Shariah
The department of Shia Theology
organized one day Symposium on 5th
February 2008. Dr. Abdulhameid Ziaei,
Director, Iran Culture House, Hujatul
Islam Rajabnazad, University professor of
Iran . Mr Shahid Mahdi, the former Vice
Chancellor of Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi,
graced the occasion.
Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqvi, Chairman of
the department of Shia Theology,
welcomed the guests. He said Hazrat
Imam Sadiq was one who compiled the
Islamic knowledge into a system.
Mr Shahid Mahdi, referred to the current
spiritual crisis of man and the global
situation and emphasized that there is
From Left: Prof. Ali Mohamamd Naqavi, Dr. A. Hameed Ziaei,
much disinformation campaign and a
Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi, M.L. Rajab Nazad
correct image of Islam has to be projected.
Dr Abdulhameid Ziaei, Director, Iran Culture House, said that Imam's message of love and harmony among
Muslims and followers of all religions should be spread.
Hujjatul Islam Rajabnazad said Muslims took distance from real spirit of Islam and became ritualistic. Thus
they lost their pristine glory. Maulana Sultan Ahmad Islahi, Dr. Towqueer Alam Falahi, Maulana Taqi Raza and
Mr. Hurr Mujtaba also participated in this Symposium.
Contribution of Indian Imamia Scholars to the Development of Islamic Sciences
A National Seminar on “Contribution of Imamia Scholars to the Development of Islamic Sciences” was
organized by the department of Shia Theology on 16th March 2009.
The Vice-Chncellor Prof. P.K.Abdul Azis presided over the Inaugural Function. Dr. Karim Najafi, Cultural
Councilor, Islamic Republic of Iran was the Chief Guest, Ayatullah Mahdavi, Representative of Al-Mostafa
University, Qom was the Guest of Honour.
The Dean Faculty of Theology, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi congratulated the department of Shia Theology and
Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqavi for organizing the Symposium and referred to the role of Imam Sadiq in Sufi and
Fiqhi Schools.
From Left: Prof. Farman Hussain, Prof. S.M. Waseem, Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqavi, Ayatullah Mahdavi,
Dr. Karim Najafai, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.) And Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
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SYMPOSIUM ON 'VISION 2020’
On 18th October, 2008, a combined
programme was organized by the
departments of Sunni and
Shia
Theology.
Those who attended the
symposium include Maulana Professor
Ihtisham Ahmad Nadwi, former Professor
of Calicut University, Maulana Dr. Kalbe
Sadiq sahab, Vice President of All India
Muslim Personal Law Board , Er. Nadeem
Tarin and Dr. Zafar Mahmood whose field
of study now is Inter-Faith Studies.
The Dean, Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi said
that enthused by the new dynamism
ushered in by our
current Vice
Chancellor, we resolve to make Faculty
of Theology a jewel in the crown of
Aligarh Muslim University and a big
centre of Research and Teaching. He
pointed out that this is the unique place
where Shia and Sunni Theology are
taught under one roof. So this is the best
place not only for comparative study of
Muslim Schools of Thought but also to
find out their similarities and work for
bringing point of views closer.
Engineer Nadeem Tarin said: Faculty
of Theology should be the heart and brain
of Aligarh Muslim University. He said that
the Research topics of the Faculty of
Theology are no less important than
Faculty of Science, Social Science or Arts.
Prof. S. Ali Mohammad Naqvi said that
today Inter-Faith Studies have not only
become a part of curricula of American
and European Universities but some of
them, like Temple University have
developed big independent Centres for
this purpose.
Maulana Dr. Kalbe Sadiq sahab
pointed out that Islam believes in the
unity of dīn, there is only one dīn though
mazāhib may be different.
Dr. Zafar Mahmood pointed out that
Islam is the unique religion which
believes in unity of religions and
continuity of Prophethood.
Prof. Shah Mohammad Waseem, Dr.
Zahid Ali Khan, Dr. Towqueer Alam and
Dr. Mohd. Saleem also expressed their
views in the symposium.
From Right:
Er. Nadeem Tareen, Dr. Zafar Mahmood,
Prof. Ehtisham Ahmad Nadvi, Dr. Kalbe Sadique,
Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dr. Tauqeer Alam
From Right:
Prof. Abdul Qayoom, Dr. M. Ghayath Qazi Zia ul Islam,
Dr. Rahat Abrar and Others
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“Women's Rights in Islam”
th
On 26 July 2009, the
department of Sunni
Theology organized a
one day National
Seminar on “Women's
Rights in Islam” in
collaboration with
Islamic Fiqh Academy of
India, New Delhi. The
seminar was inaugurated by Prof. P.K. Abdul
Azis, Vice-Chancellor,
AMU and presided over
by noted Islamic
scholar Prof. Nijatullah
Siddiqui. Prof. Yaseen
Mazhar Siddiqui delivered key note address From Left: Prof. M.Y.M. Siddiqui, Prof. Nijatullah Siddiqui, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.),
Maulana Ateeque Ahmad Bastavi, Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
and guest speaker was
Maulan Ateeque Ahmad Bastavi, Secretary Islamic Fiqh Academy, New Delhi . The following
scholars presented their papers.
Prof. Ehtisham Ahmad Nadvi, Prof. Kafeel A. Qasmi, Dr.
Ubaidullah Fahad, Prof. S. Ali Mohammad Naqvi, Dr. Raziul Islam Nadvi, Dr. Qaiser Habeeb, Dr.
Bazigha Tabassum, Dr. Towqueer Alam Falahi, Dr. Shakeel Ahmad Samdani, Dr. Abdul Karim Madni,
Mr. Ashad Jamal Nadvi, Mr. Rafiq Ahmad Salfi, Dr. Shameem Akhtar Qasmi, Dr. Ubaid Iqbal Asim, Mr.
Mubeen Saleem etc. The Dean Faculty of Theology, Prof. M. Saud Alam presented vote of thanks.
A scene of audience participating in the Seminar on Women’s Rights in Islam
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“Rights of Minorities: Problems & Prospects”
th
On 18
December 2009, the
Faculty of Theology organized a
symposium on “Rights of
in which learned
Minorities”
persons from various minority
communities expressed their
valuable views. On this occasion
Prof. A.R. Qidwai, Prof. S. Ali Mohd.
Naqvi, Maulana Fazlur Raheem
(Jaipur), Prof. Shamim Ahmad,
Father George Paul, Prof. Mohd.
Gulrez, Prof. Shaique Ahmad
Yahya, Maulana Noman Qasmi, Dr.
Muhibul Haque, Dr. M. Shakeel A.
Samdani, Dr. Abdul Khaliq, Dr.
Towqueer Alam and Dr.(Mrs.)
Qaiser Habib expressed their
valuable views. A resolution was
also passed to implement
recommendations of various
commissions regarding problems
faced by the minorities in India.
The same was forwarded to
government of India by the Dean,
Faculty of Theology. Mr. Salman
Khurshid, Hon'ble Minister of State
(Independent Charage) Ministry of
Minority Affairs acknowledged the
receipt, vide his letter dated 31st
December 2009.
From Left
Left: Prof. A.R. Qidwai, Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi,
Father George Paul, Maulana Fazlur Raheem Mujaddidi
From Right
Prof. Shaiq Ahmad Yahya
Prof. Mohd. Gulrez,
Dr. Imtiaz Ahmad
Prof. Abdul Bari
Mr. Masood Ahmad
Dr. Mushtaq Ahmad Khan
and others
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INVITED LECTURES
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
In March 2008, Prof. Salman Nadvi,
Ex. Chairman, Department of Islamic
Studies, Durban University, South
Africa delivered a lecture on “Letters
of Prophet” in the Department of
Sunni Theology.
th
On March 29 2008, Mr Sadiq Jawad
Sulaiman,
former Ambassador of
Sultanate of Oman to USA delivered a
talk on the Development of
Theological Studies , in the
Department of Sunni Theology.
th
On 28 March 2008, Dr Aftab Husain,
MD, President Muslim Federation ,
New Jersey delivered a talk on “Islam
From Left: Dr. M. Haneef, Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi,
and Muslims in America” in the Department
Prof. Muslim Taj and Dr. M. Ilyas Anjum
of Shia Theology
On May 2008, eminent theologian Maulana Abdullah Mughisi, president All India Milli Council delivered a
well-received Lecture on 'Religion and Justice' In the Department of Sunni Theology. He expressed view
that the root cause of Terrorism is injustice.
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On May 29 , 2008 Prof Shah Mohd. Wasim, former Dean, Faculty of Commerce delivered a Lecture on
Islam and Environment, in the Department of Shia Theology.
6.
On November 28, 2008, Dr. M. Haneef, Principal Ghousia College of Engineering, Ramanagram, Karnataka,
delivered a thought-provoking Lecture on 'Educational Advancement of Muslim Community in Karnataka in
the Faculty Theology.
7.
In July 2009, Prof. Abul Kalam Qasmi, Former Dean, Faculty of Arts, delivered a Lecture on “Sir Syed:
Vision and Mission” in the Faculty of Theology. The programme was presided over by Prof. Shan
Mohammad, Director, Sir Syed Academy, AMU.
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OUTREACH ACTIVITIES BY THE FACULTY MEMBERS
Overseas Visit by Faculty members
1. Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi, participated in “Diversity and Dialogue”workshop, UK in
January, 2009.
2. Prof. Dr. Farman Husain, delivered religious Lectures in New Jersey, USA, in JanuaryFebruary, 2008-09.
3. Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqvi, participated in International Seminar on Peaceful
Co-existance of Religions in Tehran University in December 2009.
4. Dr. Towqueer Alam, Reader, Department of Sunni Theology participated in
Diversity and Dialogue Workshop, UK in January 2009.
Published Books by the Faculty in Year 2008-09
1. Professor Syed Farman Husain
Hādiyāne Dīn, A.M.U. Press, Aligarh, (2008),
2. Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
Relevance of the Prophet's Sīrah to the Modern Age, A.M.U. Press, Aligarh, 2008,
What is Jihad. Tameer-e-Millat, Hayderabad, 2008.
3. Professor Ali Mohammad Naqvi
Islam the Middle Way: Towards Interpreting the Qur'an, IIDE Publications, Delhi, 2008
Sairi Dar Andishae Dini Hind (Persian) (A Study of Indian Religious Thought Vol.1),
ICHR, Delhi, 2009
4. Dr Touqeer Alam Falahi
“The World of English Learning”, AMU Press, Aligarh (2009)
Iranian Award to Prof. S. Ali Mohd. Naqvi
In a ceremony held in the Conference Hall of National Museum of ICCR, New Delhi, the Vice
President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr Rahim Mashaei who was on visit of India, conferred
the Iranian Vice Presidential Award upon Professor S. Ali Mohammad Naqvi for his works in the
field of Theological and Islamic Studies.
PUBLICATION OF JOURNAL
The Journal of the Faculty of Theology “Dirasat-e-Deeniah” issue 2008 published under the
editorship of Prof. S. Farman Husain and the issue of 2009 published under the editorship of Prof.
M. Saud Alam Qasmi.
XIth FIVE YEARS PLAN
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The Faculty of Theology received Rs. 25 lacs as a grant from UGC under XI Five Years Plan for
the construction of teachers Chambers, Conference Rooms and Computer Lab. and also for
Books and Equipments in the session 2008-2009. The construction work will be initiated shortly.
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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ON MOVE
A Brief Report 2008-2009
VISIT OF FOREIGN DELEGATIONS
During the years 2008-09
several foreign delegations
visited Faculty of Theology and
discussed issues of mutual
concern. In January 2008 a
delegation of American
intellectuals headed by Prof.
Rifat Hassan of Louseville
University, USA, visited the
Faculty.
In February 2008
Iranian delegation headed by
Dr. Karim Najafi visited the
Faculty. In October 2009 a
delegation of InHolland
University headed by Dr. C.de
Raadt, Dean, Faculty of
Education visited the Faculty
and signed MoU. In November
2009 a delegation of
D a r u s s a l a m U n i v e r s i t y,
Indonesia visited the Faculty
and signed MoU.
From Left: Prof. Perwez Mustajab(Controller), Dr. Abdul Khalique, Mr. Firoz., Mrs. Amal, Dr. Amal Falhullah,
Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.), Dr. Ahmad Sohartu, Mrs. Sahal, Dr. Hamid Fahmi,
Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi and Prof. V.K. Abdul Jaleel (Registrar)
From Left: Mr. Ahmad Nazeer Khan, Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi (Dean)
Mr. Rashid Mustafa, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.), Prof. C.de Raddt,
Maulana Tahir Husain and Mrs. Rim Ke Van
From Left: Prof. Saud Alam Qasmi, Ayatullah Mahdavi,
Dr. Kareem Najafi, Prof. P.K. Abdul Azis (V.C.),
Prof. Farman Hussain and Prof. A.M. Naqavi
Prof. Swidler of Temple University, U.S.A.
and other delegates
FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ON MOVE
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Ph.D DEGREE AWARDED IN 2008-2009
Department of Sunni Theology
1.
Mr. Ibraheem Sulaiman Hayadrah
2.
Mr. Ali Mohammad Talib
3.
Mr. Manop Adam
4.
Miss. Shahida Akhtar
5.
Miss. Nikhat Parveen
6.
Mr. Kamal Ashraf
7.
Miss. Abidah Bano
8.
Mr. Meezanur Rahman
9.
Mr. Aleem Ahmad Farooqui
10.
Mr. Shahabuddin Saqib
11.
Miss. Shagufta Nemat
12.
Miss. Shaista Parveen
13.
Mr. M.Shamim Akhtar
Department of Shia Theology
14.
Mr. S.M. Jafar
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STUDENTS WELFARE STEPS
1. Computers Provided:
The Vice-Chancellor, Prof. P.K.Abdul Azis provided five computers for the students of the Department of
Sunni Theology and five for the students of the Department of Shia Theology. More computers will be added on
the completion of new computer lab.
2. Student's Grievance Redressal Committee
As per advice of the Vice-Chancellor Student's Grievance Redressal Committee comprising the
following Faculty members and the students has been constituted to address the grievances of the students of
the Faculty. This committee truly proved worthy to resolve the various kind of grievances at the time of need.
1. Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi (Dean)
2. Prof. S. Farman Husain
3. Prof. S. Ali Mohammad Naqvi
4. Dr. Abdul Khalique
5. Maulana M. Habibullah
6. Dr. S. Mohd. Asghar
7. Mr. Mohd. Musab Gohar (Student)
8. Ms. Shehba Khatoon (Student)
9. Mr. Mehboob Ali (Student)
From Left:
Prof. Farman Hussain
Prof. Abul Kalam Qasmi
Prof. Abdul Qayoom
Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
at a function of students
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FACULTY OF THEOLOGY ON MOVE
A Brief Report 2008-2009
Scholarships :
1. Dr. Khursheed Malik (Alig) of USA deposited in the Finance Office of AMU Rs.2.25 lacs as a corpus
money for the Scholarship to be given students of Theology.
2. Dr. Maulana Kalbe Sadiq sahab, Vice President Muslim Personal Law Board announced 5 scholarships
of Rs 500 monthly each for Department of Shia Theology and 5 for the Department of Sunni Theology from
next session.
3.Dr. Zafar Mahmood announced one scholarship for the students of the Faculty for the Research in the
field of Interfaith.
Research Scholar’s Paper Presentation
Students Academic Activities :
A fortnightly paper reading programme for Research Scholars was introduced in the Faculty of
Theology. The following Research Scholars presented their research papers based on their area of
research in 2008-09.
Ms. Nighar Afshan, Ms. Saima Parveen, Ms. Zakira Parveen, Ms. Zeenat Fatima, Ms. Shahnaz Bi, Mr.
Asim Khan, Ateequr Rahman, Rafiq Ahmad, Javed Ahsan, Javed Khan, Raihan Akhtar, M. Riaz
Ahmad, Abdul Aziz, Nadeem Ashraf, Mubeen Saleem and Mohd. Nasir, Mr. Nadeem Ashraf acted as
Convener.
Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi, Dean, Faculty of Theology addressing the inaugural function of Research
Scholars emphasized that the Research Work should be done of quality keeping in view of present
global needs, so that we may compete in the academic field.
The Research Scholars of the Faculty of Theology also resolved to organize a National Seminar in
2010 exclusively for Research Scholars.
Behold not the lights burning slow
O ask! how they were made to glow
FACULTY MEMBERS:
Department Of Sunni Theology
1. Prof. M. Saud Alam Qasmi
Ph.No. 0571-2500389
Email: alamsaud@yahoo.com
2.
Dr. Abdul Khalique,
Ph. No.9897282940
3.
Dr. Zahid Ali Khan,
Ph.No.0571-2708785
4.
Dr. Towqueer Alam
Ph.No. 9897417068
5.
Maulana M. Habeebullah
Ph.No.0571-2705002
6.
Dr. Mohammad Saleem
Ph.No. 9917118188
7.
Dr. M. Rashid
Ph.No9411803915
8.
Dr. Abdul Ahad Khan
Ph.No. 9319868917
9.
Dr. Mahboobur Rahman
Ph.No.9411802101
10. Dr. Naseem Mansoor
Ph.No. 3298377
11. Dr. Qaisar Habeeb
Ph. No. 2502483
12. Dr. Ehsanullah Fahad
Ph. No. 9897413142
Department of Shia Theology
1. Prof. S. Ali Mohd. Naqavi
Ph. No. 9358252345
E-mail: alinaqavi@yahoo.com
2. Prof. S. Farman Husain
Ph. No. 0571-2401164
3. Dr. S.M. Asghar
Ph. No. 0571-270495
4. Maulana S.Tayyab Raza
Ph. No. 9368098498
5. Dr. Rani Bano Rizvi
Ph. No. 9412370665
Phones:
(0571)2701166, 2700920 Ext. 1781,1787
Edited by: M.S.A. Qasmi
Composed by: A.K. Azad
Website:
www.amu.ac.in
Coordinated by: S. Anzar A. Sabri & Anwar Ali