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UNIVERSITY OF KASHMIR, Srinagar – India (190006) Phone: +91-194-227-2239, 2231, 2225

NASEEM AHMAD SHAH

 Former,Dean, School of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, India  Professor & Former Director, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies  E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected]  Mobile: +91-9419046274

Academic Profile

 Doctorate in Islamic Studies (Centre of Central Asian Studies), 1996 Thesis: Religion and Politics in Central Asia under the Saljuqs A.D. 1037-1157 The University of Kashmir, India

 Pre-Doctorate in Islamic Studies (Centre of Central Asian Studies), 1990 Thesis: Muslim Settlements in Central Asia up to 750 A.D. The University of Kashmir, India

 Master of Arts (Islamic Studies), 1985 Aligarh Muslim University, India

 Master of Arts (Arabic), 1980 Aligarh Muslim University, India

SENIOR ACADEMICIAN

 Learned, Qualified & Renowned Professor of Islamic Studies, offering over 30 years of exposure as an Academician across History of Islamic Civilization, Arabic Language, Central Asian History, Christian-Muslim Relations, Comparative Religions, Persian Language, Social Studies and Religious Sciences currently spearheading as Dean Faculty of Social Sciences & Professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India.  Wide International Exposure, travelled across the world to attend International Academic Fora most often as Keynote Speaker.  Manage Editorial Activities, Refereeing Contribution to Publishing and various Research Works.  Nurture healthy relationship with the students by satisfying their queries and providing them advice as per their individual needs. Establish a learning environment to meet and enhance the student needs of Intellectual, Social and Creative Strengths.  Academically sound professional, abreast with the current advances in the field of academic research and pedagogy particularly in the field of Social Sciences, supervising Research at M. Phil and Ph.D levels, besides contributing to scholastic and academic journals. Spearheading efforts across handling entire spectrum of functions pertaining to design and development of overall curricula specifically History of Islamic Civilization, Arabic Language, Central Asian History, Christian- Muslim Relations, Comparative Religions, Persian Language, Social Studies & Religious Sciences; developing and delivering a range of programmes of study at various levels.

 Skillfully developing quality system for validation and revalidation of courses, student admission and assessment; handling and maintaining highest standards of knowledge transfer activities including practical skills, methods and techniques.  Encouraging the development of innovative approach to course design & delivery; while ensuring that teaching design and delivery comply with the quality and educational standards and regulations of the department.  Entrusted with the responsibilities of developing strategy to challenge thinking, fostering debate and developing the ability of the students to engage in the critical discourse and rational thinking; while ensuring that the teaching content and methods of delivery are in accordance with student needs.  Developing and implementing the research strategy and coordinating research activity in the subject including determining relevant research objectives, and preparing research proposals.  Writing disseminating research findings and publications using other appropriate media; deftly seeking practical application of research findings.  Driving effort across making presentations at national and international conferences; carrying out independent research and acting as a principal investigator and project leader while updating knowledge and understanding in field.  Reviewing activities for effective and inspirational leadership to the subordinates, efficiently participating in College decision-making and governance; leading and developing internal and external networks to foster collaboration and share information and ideas, promoting both the subject and the college.  Performing service activities to the "academic community," such as organizing conferences, editing and refereeing for journals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Dean, School of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, India, 2014- current. Professor / Director, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India, 2012- 2015. Provost, Hostels of University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 2009 – 2013. Professor / Director, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India, 2006 - 2009 Associate Professor, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India, 1998 - 2006 Associate Professor/ Director, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India, 1998 - 2001 Assistant Professor, S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, India, 1992 - 1998 Lecturer, (Department of Islamic Studies) Government Degree College for Boys, Anantnag, Kashmir, 1988 - 1992 Lecturer, (Department of Arabic and Islamic Studies), Islamia College for Women, Sopore, Kashmir, 1980 – 1988

Key Highlights

 Member, Board of Trustees, Nizami Ganjavi International Centre (NGIC), Baku, Azerbaijan.  Member, Board of Studies in Humanities, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora  Member, Academic Council, University of Kashmir.  Member, Academic Council, University of Jammu.  Member, Syndicate, University of Jammu.  Member, Syndicate, University of Kashmir.  Member, Board of Research Studies in Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.

 Chairman, Board of Post-Graduate and Under-Graduate Studies in Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.  Chairman, Post-Graduate Board of Studies, University of Kashmir, May 1998 – present  Chairman, Under-Graduate Board of Studies, University of Kashmir, May 1998 – present  Examiner at UGC Level NET/JRF Examination.  Coordinator (Entrance Examinations), Engineering, Jamia Millia Islami, New Delhi, India, 2004  Observer (Examinations), National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, Kashmir, India, 2005  Chief-Superintendent (Post-Graduate Examinations), Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 1992 till Date  Observer, state level competitive eligibility examination (SET) the University of Jammu, 2011.  Observer, BOPEE, 2014-2015  Coordinator, Three Week UGC Refresher Course in Islamic Studies, Arabic and Persian, the University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2008.  Superintendent (National Eligibility Test Examination), University Grants Commission (U.G.C.), Government of India, Kashmir Centre 2006  Expert (Appointing Authority), Jammu and Kashmir Waqf Board, Srinagar, Kashmir, India.

Core Competencies

 History of Islamic Civilization  Arabic Language  Central Asian History  Persian Language  Social Studies  Christian-Muslim Relations, Comparative Religions  Religious Sciences  Strong Interpersonal Skills  Leadership Skills 

Fellowships/Grants Awarded

 Makhdumquli Firagi Gold Medal, Highest Literary Award of the Nation, conferred by the President of Turkmenistan, 2014.  Felicitation of Makdumquli Firagi Award at Delhi, by Director, ICCR and Director of Academy of Sciences, Turkmenistan, 2014.  Nizami Ganjavi Gold Medal, conferred by the Mayor of Ganja, Azerbaijan, 2013.  UNESCO Project of translating into Urdu language and publishing the UNESCO publication Islamic Technology—An Illustrated History UNESCO, 1986.  One year University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowship for the pursuit of Pre-Doctorate.  One year University Grants Commission (UGC) Fellowship for the pursuit of Doctorate.

Course Planning Assignments

 Designing of CBCS Course Plan for the School of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, 2015  Syllabus for Doctorate Course, University of Kashmir  Syllabus for Pre-Doctorate Course, University of Kashmir  Syllabus for 3-Year UG Degree Course, University of Kashmir  Syllabus for 2-Year Post-Graduate Course, University of Kashmir  Syllabus for 2-Year Post-Graduate Course, IUST, Awantipora  Syllabus for 2-Year Post Graduate Course in Comparative Religions, Central University of Kashmir  Syllabus for Higher Secondary Part II, BOSE, Jammu & Kashmir

Research Supervised at Doctoral Level

 “Globalization and Islam: A Study of Contemporary Muslim Scholar’s Response”  “Confluence of Cultures: A Study of Emergence and Development of Islam in Volga-Ural Region”  “The Contemporary Islamic Discourse on Peace and Co-Existence: A Study of the Gulen Movement”  “Islam and Modernity: Views of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Asgar Ali Engineer”  “Religious Thought of Maulana Wahid-din Khan: An Analytical Study”  “The Contemporary Islamic Discourse on Reform; A Study of Jadidism in Central Asia”  “Zakhiratul Muluk of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani: An Annotation and Translation”  “Profit and Loss Sharing System in Islam: A Study of Musharakah (Partnership)”  “Ulama and the Early Abbasid Khilafah: A Study of the Relationship”  “The Concept of Shura in Islam: A Study of Origin and Development”  “Women and the Development of Hadith Literature: A Study of Ruwat (Women Transmitters of Hadith)”  “Orientalists Approach to the Study of Sirah— A Study of W.M. Watt”  “Abdul Qadir Jeelani's Sufi Thought and Its Impact”  “Sufi Thought of Sheikh Ahmad Sirhindi”  “Juristic Thought of Mufti Muhammad Shafi: A Study of Tafsir Maarif al-Quran”

Research Supervised at Pre-Doctoral Level

 “Women and Islamic Economics: A Study of Inheritance Rights”  “Emergence of Islam in Volga-Ural Region and the Role of Tatars: A Study”  “The Institution of Zakat and the Contemporary Banking System”  “Socio-Religious Role of Nusrat-ul-Islam in Jammu and Kashmir”  “Ethical Teachings of Hazrat Ali (RD)”  “Jamal ud-Din Afghani's Response to Western Thought”  “Orientalist's Approach to Islamic History: A Study of Jurji Zaidan”  “Muslim Settlements in Sindh— A Study of Sources”  “Islamic Perspective on Family: A Socio-Historical Study”  “Trade and Commerce in Arabia During Nabawi Period”  “Origin and Development of Naqashbandi Silsila in Kashmir”  “Consolidation of Ummah: A Study of the Ridda”  “Shahi Hamdan’s Concept of Tawhid with Special Reference to Aurad-i-Fathiya”

Editorial Experience

 Chief-Editor, Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences; ISSN-0975-6620, Refereed Journal of the school of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, current.  Chief-Editor, Insight Islamicus; ISSN-0975-690, An Annual Journal of Studies and Research in Islam, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, current.  Chief-Editor, Insight Islamicus; ISSN-0975-690, An Annual Journal of Studies and Research in Islam, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, 2006-2009.  Editor, Insight Islamicus; An Annual Journal of Studies and Research in Islam, Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, 2002-2005.  Editor, Verinag; The Annual Magazine of Degree College for Boys, Anantnag, 1989-1992.

Books and Refereed Contributions

 Maqdumquli : Translation of Select Verses, New Delhi, 2014.  Religion and Politics in Central Asia under the Saljuqs, Sahil Publishers, Srinagar, India, 2003.  Islamic Technology - An Illustrated History, (Urdu) UNESCO Publication, Sahil Publishers, Srinagar, India, 1998.  “The 17th – 18th Century Turkmen Literature: A Study of Prominent Mathnawi Poets”, Miras, National Institute of Manuscripts of the Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan, No. 4, (56), 2014.  “Magtymguly: The Advocate of Justice”, Business Central Asia, Vol. 5, No. 10, May 2014, New Delhi.  “Jadidism Among Tatars: An Overview of the Stages of Development”, Insight Islamicus, Vol. 11, 2011, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.  “The 17th – 18th Century Turkemen Literature: An Overview of Prominent Mathnawi Poets”, Insight Islamicus, Vol. 10, 2010, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.  “The Paradigm of Love in Maulana Jalal al- Din Rumi”, Insight Islamicus, Vol. 9, 2009, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India.  “Implication of Love in Rumi’’, Altabash, Berlin, Germany, January, 2009.  “Reflections of Tatar Muslim Culture”, Altabash, Berlin, Germany, December, 2008.  “Harmonious Past of Christianity and Islam: The Ethos of Tolerance and Co-Existence among the Tatars during the Golden Horde Period”, Altabash, Berlin, Germany, November, 2008.  “The Volga-Tatars and the Promotion of International Trade: A Study of Commodities and Routes”, Altabash, Vol. 5/32, Berlin, Germany, May, 2007.  “Early Muslim Settlements in Central Asia : A Study of Interaction, Assimilation and Impact”, Insight Islamicus, Vol.7, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2007.  “Reflections on the Contemporary Tatar Muslim Culture: A Study of the Attitudes”, Insight Islamicus, Vol.6, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2006.  “Christian Muslim Relations in the Golden Horde Period”, Proceedings of International Seminar on Central Asia: Prospect and Retrospect, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 28th – 31st August, 2006.  “Tatars’ Transition to Islam: An Historical Overview — I”, Insight Islamicus, Vol.5, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2005.  “Life of the People in the 10th Century Volga-Ural Region”, Proceedings of National Seminar on Central Asia: An Introspection, Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, June, 2005.  “Volga-Ural Region in the 10th Century A.D.: A Study of the Emergence of Islam, Social Milieu, Trade Activities and the Relation with the Abbasid Caliphate”, Proceedings of the Second International Conference on Islamic Civilization in the Volga-Ural Region, organized by the Republic of Tataristan (Russian Federation) and the Organization of Islamic Conference, 27-31 June, 2005.  “Ulama and the Early Abbasid State: A Study of the Relationship”, Insight Islamicus, Vol.3, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2003.  “Description of Some Central Asian Tribes in Ibn Fadlan’s 10th Century Account: A Study of Bulgar, Ghuzz, Peceneg and Bashgard Turks of Volga-Ural Region”, Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. XI, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2002.  “Religious Developments in Central Asia: A Study of the Saljuq Period”, Insight Islamicus, Vol.2, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2002.  “Some Aspects of the Origin of Turks, Their Penetration into Central Asia and Its Impact”, Insight Islamicus, Vol. I, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 2001.

 “Kashmir's Contribution to Persian Literature: A Study of Historiography and Culture of Persian in Kashmir”, Vol. II, 1997, Srinagar, India.  “Patronage of Science in Islam”, Gulala, Vol. III, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, India, 1998.  “Rise of Saljuqs to Power and Consolidation of their Rule in Central Asia”, Islam and the Modern Age, New Delhi, India, November, 1997.  “Some Facts about the Origin of Turks (Urdu), Idarae Tahdhib ul Akhlaq, Aligarh, India, 1997.  “Wast-e-Ashia Main Musalmanoon Ke Abad Kare Key Asrat”, (Urdu), Tahdhib al-Akhlaq, Aligarh, India, August, 1996.  “The New Trends in Arabic Poetry After Second World War”, (Kashmiri) Vad, Srinagar, India, May, 1986.  “History of the Word Adab (Urdu)”, Burhan, New Delhi, India, July 1984.  “Nizam-ul Mulk Tusi's Political Thought and the Saljuq Administration”, Islam and the Modern Age, Vol. XCII, New Delhi, India, May, 1996.  “Wast-e-Ashia Main Muslamanoon Ke Abad Kare Ke Asrat (Urdu)”, Islam aur Asre-Jadeed, Vol. XXVII, New Delhi, India, Jan, 1996.  “Impact of Muslim Settlements in Central Asia”, Islam and the Modern Age, Vol. XXVII, New Delhi, India, Feb, 1996.  “Conquest and Islamization of Bukhara”, The Journal of Central Asian Studies, Vol. 23-25, Srinagar, India, 1990-92.  “The Arab Advances in Central Asia upto 750 A.D.”, Bulletin of Islamic Studies, Vol. 23-25, Aligarh, India, 1990-92.

Conferences/ Seminars/ Symposia Attended and Papers Presented

 Attended three day International Conference titled “Democratic Security in a time of Extremism and Violence” between 14 -16 January, 2017 at Cairo, Egypt organized by Bibliotheca Alexandrina and Nizami Ganjavi International Centre and presented the paper entitled “Reciprocity and Dialogue Between Islam and Major World Religions: The Key to World Peace and Prosperity’.  Attended three day International Conference titled “Violent Extremism and How to Fight It” between 9 -11 December, 2016 at Gabala City of Azerbaijan, Baku organized by Nizami Ganjavi International Center and presented the paper entitled “Genesis of the Extremist Ideologies in Muslim World”  Attended two day International Conference titled “Science Technology and innovative Technologies in the Prosperous epoch of the powerful state” between 12 -13 June, 2016 at Turkmenistan and presented the paper entitled “The Agricultural Innovation in Turkmenistan: A Special Study of Water Management Technology”  Attended the 4th Global Baku Forum titled “Towards a Multipolar World” between 10-11 March, 2016 organized by Nizami Ganjavi International Centre & State Department for Diaspora, Baku, Azerbaijan and presented the paper entitled “The Ethics and Dynamics of Conflict Resolution in the Contemporary World”  Attended three day International Seminar on Islamic Mysticism, Feb- 13 - 15, 2016, organized by Welayat Foundation, and Department of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi and presented the paper entitled “Institutionalisation of Islamic Mysticism with special Reference to Silsilas during the Period of Saljuqs”  International Scientific Conference on 550th Anniversary of the Emergence of the Kazakh Khanate organized by the Ministry of Higher Education and Kazakh State National Pedagogical University, Kazakhstan, 9-11 September, 2015, and presented the paper entitled “Statehood and the Legal System of Kazakhstan: An Analysis”.  International Scientific Conference on The 700th Anniversary of Mir Sayyid Ali Hamadani organized 6

 by the Academy of Sciences, Tajkistan, 5-7 September, 2015 and presented the paper entitled “An Introduction of Prominent Writings of Sayyid Ali Hamadani with Special reference to Manuscripts”.  International Seminar on India and Turkey: Past and Emerging Ties at JNU, New Delhi, 26-27 March, 2015 organized by Indo-Turkish Cultural Relations and IGNA, and presented the paper entitled “Introduction and Background of Ottoman and Indian Freedom Struggle”.  International Nizami Ganjavi Ethics Symposium, 12-13 March, 2015, Geneva, Switzerland and presented the paper entitled, “The Nizamian Ethics and the Crisis of Contemporary Human Society”.  One-Day International Conference on Makhdumquli Firagi, May 28th, 2014, New Delhi, organized by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in India and ICCR at New Delhi.  290th Anniversary International Conference on Turkemen National Poet Makhdumquli Firagi, Ashkabad, Turkmenistan, 14-16 May, 2014.  Second Global Forum on “Shared Societies – Challenge of Post 2015 Development” jointly organized by Nizami Ganjavi International Center and Club de Madrid, April 27-30, 2014, Baku, Azerbaijan.  Three Day International Conference on The Shilpa and the Cultural Resurgence from the Sassanids to Seljuqids organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi between March 27-29, 2014 and presented the paper entitled “Indo-Eurasian Cultural Exchange: A Study of Language, Arts, Industry and Architecture with special Emphasis on Kashmir .”  High Level Preparatory Meeting of Nizami Ganjavi International Centre and Club De Madrid to frame “Post 2015 Agenda: Measuring Shared Societies” at Athens, Greece between February 19- 21, 2014.  Four Day International Conference on Cultural Dialogue between India, Persia and Central Asia organized by Department of Persian and Arabic, Gawahati University, Assam between February 5-9 2014 and presented the paper entitled “The Diffusion of Persian Educational System, Language and Literature in India During the Sultanate Period: A Study of Kashmir”.  One week National Workshop of Reconstruction of syllabus of Islamic Studies for Indian Universities organized jointly by Zakir Hussain Institute of Islamic Studies and National Council for the Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), New Delhi between December 20-27 2013.  2nd Four Day National Conference of the Scholars of Islamic Studies organized by Hamdard University, New Delhi between November 2-5, 2013.  Two Day International Scientific Conference on Mahmud Pahlivan and The Turkmen Cultural Life in the XIII Century, September 18-19, 2013, Ashqabad and presented the Paper entitled “The 13th Century Turkmen Socio-Cultural Milieu with Special Reference to Mahmoud Pahlivan as a Symbol of Chivalry and Spirituality.”  First South Caucasus Forum, “Inclusion: Promoting Women’s Empowerment and Building Shared Societies”, May 7-8, 2013, Baku, Azerbaijan.  Two Day International Scientific Conference on Manuscripts are the First Source for Studying the National Heritage from March 13-14, 2013, Ashqabad and presented the paper entitled “An Evaluation of the Techniques of preserving the Written Heritage (Manuscripts) with Special Focus on the Method of Digitization.”  Four Day International Conference on Sufism and the Liberation Theory from December 18-21, 2012, Constantine, Al-Jazair, and presented the Paper entitled “Harmonizing Nature and Culture: A Study of Sufi’s Approach to Environmental Preservation and Ecological Balance.”  Three Day International Conference on Nizami Ganjavi from 30 Sept – 1st October, 2012, Baku Azerbaijan, and presented the Paper entitled “The Impact of Nizami on the Indian Poetic Discourse with Emphasis on Amir Khusraw.”

 Four Days International Ramazan Symposium, July 13-15, 2012, Umraniye Municipality, Istanbul, Turkey, and presented the Paper entitled “An Evaluation of Medico-Biological Benefits of Fasting in Ramadan.”  Four Days International Conference on Devlet Mehemet Azadi and Turkmen Life in the XVIII Century, May 14-17, 2012, Ashqabad, Turkmenistan, Academy of Sciences of Turkmenistan and presented the Paper entitled “The Mystic Discourse in the 18th Century Turkmen Literature with Special Reference to Devlet Mehemmet Azadi.”  Three Day Seminar on Indo-Turkish Cultural Relations, 15-17 February, 2012, Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR), New Delhi, and presented the Paper entitled “A Study of the Co- operation between Ottoman Reformists and the Pioneers of Indian Freedom Movement.”  Fifth International Convention of the Association for the Study of Personate Societies, 4 – 8 January 2012, Hyderabad, India, and presented the Paper entitled “Perso-Islamic Culture in Kashmir: Studying the Transmission of Persian Educational System, Language and Literature during the Sultanate Period”.  Two Day International Scientific Conference “Bahaveddin Nagyshbendi and Sufi Literature” on 01- 02 December, 2011, Ashkabad, Turkmenistan, and presented the Paper entitled “Turkistan’s Contribution to the Development of Naqshbandi Silsila: A Study of Bahaud-Din Naqshband and His Disciples”  Four Day International Scientific Conference on Nurmohammet Andalib and the Literary- Cultural life of the Orient in XVII- XVIII Centuries on 10-12 March, 2011 at Ashkabad Turkemenistan, and presented the Paper entitled “The 18th -19th Century Turkish Literature and its impact on the Indian Poetic Discourse with special emphasis on Mathnavi and Dastan”.  Two Day International Symposium on Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi and The Sufi Culture in The World on October 9th-10th, 2010, Izmir, Turkey and presented the Paper entitled “The Implication of Love and Brotherhood in the Mathnavi of Maulana Rumi”.  Two Day International Conference on “Islam and World Peace”, 24-25 February, 2010, Brunei Darussalam organized by the Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, and presented the Paper entitled “Reciprocity and Dialogue between Islam and Major World Religions: The Key to World Peace and Prosperity.”  Three Day International Seminar on Inter Cultural and Inter Religious Dialogue Especially in Buddhism, Hinduism and Islam: The India, Iran, Afghanistan, South East Asia and Central Asia Context on 4-6 February, 2010 at the Department of Persian, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam and presented the Paper entitled “The Flowering of Participation and Cultural Interaction between India, Persia and Central Asia: A Study of Kashmir.”  Third International Conference of the Asian Philosophical Association 24-27 October, 2008 at Almaty, Kazakhstan, organized by Fatih University, Istanbul, Suleiman Dameril University of Kazakhstan, Kobe University of Japan and Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, Almaty, Kazakhstan and presented the Paper entitled “Love in the Poetry of Rumi.”  Three Day International Symposium on The Traces of Mevlana Jalal al-Din Rumi in the World, organized by the Seljuk University Research and Application Center, Konya Metropolitan Municipality and Konya Governorship Directorate of Culture and Tourism, 13-15 December, 2007, Konya, Turkey and presented the paper entitled “Maulana Jalal al-Din Rumi's Traces in the Indian Poetic Tradition with Special Reference to Allama Iqbal.”  Four Day International Conference on Islamic Civilisation In Central Asia, organized by The Research Centre for Islamic History, Art and Culture (IRCICA), Istanbul, Turkey, and the Institute of Oriental Studies, Ministry of Education and Sciences, Republic of Kazakhstan, 4-7 September 2007, Almaty, Kazakhstan and presented the paper entitled “Early Muslim Settlements in Central Asia: A Study of Interaction, Assimilation and Co-Existence.”

 Two Day National Seminar on Trends and Movements in the Twentieth Century Islamic Thought, organized by Department of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, February, 2007, Aligarh. Title of the paper presented “Muslim Civilization and the Tatars: A Study of Attitudes.”  Two Day National Seminar on Islamic Perspective on Contemporary Issues, organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, 21-22 November, 2006, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, and presented paper “Redefining Christian-Muslim Relations: A Study in Reciprocity.”  Four Day International Seminar on Central Asia: Prospect and Retrospect, organized by Centre of Central Asian Studies, 28-31 August, 2006, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and presented paper “Golden Horde: A Legacy of Christian- Muslim Harmony.”  Three Day National Seminar on Central Asia: An Introspection organized by the Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar from 12-14 Sep, 2005. Title of the paper presented “Life of the People of Volga-Ural Region during the Tenth Century.”  Second International Symposium on Islamic Civilization in the Volga-Ural Region organized by the Republic of Tataristan (Russian Federation) and the Organization of Islamic Conference, 27-31 June, 2005 and presented paper “Volga-Ural Region in the 10th Century A.D.: A Study of the Emergence of Islam, Social Milieu, Trade Activities and the Relation with the Abbasid Caliphate.”  Three Day National Seminar on The Development of Persian Language and Literature in Kashmir, organized jointly by the Iran Culture House, New Delhi and Department of Persian, University of Kashmir, September 2005, Srinagar, and presented paper “Kashmir’s Contribution to Arabic Tafsir Writing.”  Three Day International Seminar on Shah Wali ullah, Muhadith Dehlvi, Institute of Islamic Studies, March, 2011, AMU, Aligarh.  Three Day University Grants Commission National Seminar on Persian Influence on Kashmiri Language and Literature, University of Kashmir, Dec. 1996, Srinagar and presented paper “The Influence of Hafiz Shirazi on the Poetry of Rasul Mir.”  Three Day University Grants Commission National Seminar on The Contribution of Kashmir to Persian Language and Literature, organized by the University of Kashmir, Nov. 1996, Srinagar, and presented paper “Development of Persian Historiography in Kashmir.”  Three Day International Seminar on Indo-Iranian Relations, organized by Jamia Millia Islamia and Iran Culture House, Oct. 1-3, 1995, New Delhi and presented paper “Political Theory of Nizam-ul- Mulk Tusi.”  Three Day National Seminar on Central Asia in Transition organized by the Centre of Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir and Department of History, University of Jammu , Oct. 29-31., 1994, Jammu and presented paper “Relations between Arabs and the Central Asian Turks (A.D. 750- 960).”  Three Day International Seminar on Kashmir and Central Asia, organized by the Centre of central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, March, 1988, Srinagar and presented paper “Islamic Culture in Central Asia during the Umayyad Period.”

Refresher Courses and General Orientation Courses Attended

 Four Week University Grants Commission (U.G.C) sponsored General orientation Course (1st August, 1996 -31st August, 1996), The University of Kashmir, Srinagar  Three Week University Grants Commission (U.G.C) sponsored Refresher Course in Islamic Studies (21st December, 1995 -28th January, 1996), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.  Three Week University Grants Commission (U.G.C) sponsored Refresher Course in Islamic Studies (8th January -28th January, 1992), Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

International Visits and Affiliations

 GlobeEthics Forum, Geneva, Switzerland, 2015  Club de Madrid and NGIC (Member)  Kazakh State National University, 2015  Academy of Sciences, Tajikistan, 2015  Academy of Sciences, Turkmenistan, 2014  Athens State University, Greece, 2014  National technical University of Athens, Greece, 2014  University of Constantine, Algeria, 2012  National School of Administration, Al-Jazair, 2012  Academy of Sciences, Kazakhstan, 2007  State University of Turkmenistan, Ashkhabad, Turkmenistan, March, 2011  Jalal Bayar University, Manisha, Izmir, Turkey, October, 2010  Gauhati University, Guwahati, Assam, India, February, 2010  Sultan Sharif Ali Islamic University (UNISSA), Brunei Darussalam, February, 2010  Suleiman Dameril University, Almaty, Kazakhstan, October, 2008  Fathi University, Istanbul, May, 2008  Sakarya University, Turkey, May, 2008  Kazakh State National University, Astana , Kazakhstan, September, 2007  Seljuk University, Konya, Turkey, December, 2007  Republic of Tatarstan, Russian Federation, June, 2005  Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, India,  Jamia Millia Islamia University, New Delhi, India.  Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi, India.  Rajiv Gandhi Medical University, Bangalore, India.  Khuda Baksh Collections, Patna, India.  Delhi University, New Delhi, India.  Jamia Hamdard University, New Delhi, India.  National Institute of Technology, Srinagar, India.  Jammu University, India  Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, India

: Naseem Ahmad Shah. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, : +91-9697023310 University of Kashmir, Srinagar-6, J&K, India : [email protected], [email protected] Date of Birth: 26th September 1955. Languages Known: English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu and Kashmiri