Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name Abdul Rashid Bhat

Designation Professor

Date of Birth 20-08-1957

Residence Tajdar Colony, Zakura Crossing, Hazratbal, Srinagar, Kashmir, 190024

Nationality Indian

Postal Address S.H. Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar-190006 Phone: 0194-2420078 Ext. 2202, 2199 Mobile: 09906517698 E-mail: [email protected]

I. EDUCATIONAL PROFILE

S.No Academic Subjects Offered Name of the Degrees University Obtained 1 Ph.D Islamic Studies University of Kashmir, Topic: Shah Wali-u Allah: An Srinagar Analysis of the Trends in His Religious Thought 2 M.Phil. Islamic Studies University of Kashmir, Topic: Political Thought of Shah Srinagar Wali-u Allah 3 M.A. Islamic Studies Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh

4 M.A. English Literature University of Kashmir, Srinagar

II. TEACHING EXPERIENCE

1. Assistant Professor 8 years (1992-2000) 2. Sr. Assistant Professor 4 years (2000-2004) 3. Reader 3 years (2004-2007) 3. Associate Professor 3 years (2007- 2010) 4. Professor 7 years ( 2010-continuing)

III. SKILLS

Language & Technical Skills-

 English: Spoken and Written (Fluent)  Urdu: Spoken and Written (Fluent)  Kashmiri: Spoken (Fluent)  Persian: Intermediate  Arabic: Elementary  Computer Knowledge (elementary level)

2 IV. RESEARCH GUIDENCE

S.N0. M.Phil

AWARDED UNDER SUBMISSION

1. A Critical Study of N.J.Coulson: A History of 03 Islamic Law

2. The Nature and Classification of Sciences in the Islamic Intellectual Tradition: A Study of Ghazzali and Ibn Khaldun 3. Ulama and the Indian Freedom Movement: A Study of the Role of Maulana Mahmud al Hasan (Shaykh al-Hind) 4. Contemporary Islamic Response to Woman’s Issues: A Study of the Views of S.A.Maududi, M.M.Siddiqui, Anis Ahmed and Zeenat Kausar

5. Iqbal’s Concept of State: A Study

6. Concept of State in Islam: A Study of

Muhammad Asad

7. Maqsid al-Shari.ah

8. Muslim Resurgent Thought in the Contemporary Times: A Study of Fazlur Rehman 9. Rights of Prisoners of War in Islam

10. Political Thought of Ghazali: A Study of Nasihat al-Muluk (Awaiting Viva-voce)

3 11. Democracy in Islam: A Study of Allama Iqbal and Maulana Abul Ala Maududi (Awaiting Viva- voce)

Ph.D AWARDED UNDER SUBMISSION 1. Nationalism in the Indian Subcontinent 02

During the Early 20th Century: A

Study of the Muslim Scholars’ Response

2. Contemporary Development of Islamic Economic Thought: A Study of Dr.Najatullah Siddiqui 3. Social Justice as Depicted in the Poetry of Shaikh al-Alam 4. Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi’s Newly Registered-04 Contribution to Islamic History: A Study with Special Reference to his Tarikh Dawat-o-Azimat

MINOR RESEARCH PROJECTS

COMPLETED

1. Bio-Bibliography on Orientalism

2. Abstract of the Articles in English in the

Leading Journals on Islam.

PROPOSED RESEARCH PROJECTS TO UGC

4 1. Islam and Pluralism proposed as an Assistant Co-ordinator

V. AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION 1. Modern Islamic Thought 2. Islam in the Modern World (South Asia) 3. Political Thought in Islam 4. Principles of Islamic Jurisprudence (Usul al-Fiqh)

VI. AREAS OF INTEREST 1. Islamic Social Sciences (Preliminaries of Economics, Psychology and Sociology) 2. Islamic Scholasticism ( Ilm al-Kalam) 3. Research Methodology in Islamic Studies

VII. PUBLICATIONS

(a) Books 1. Iqbal’s Approach to Islam, Islamic Book Foundation, Delhi, 1996. 2. Towards An Islamic Theory of Knowledge, Adam Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1997. 3. Political Thought of Shah Wali-u-Allah: An Analytical Study, Adam Publishers and Distributors, Delhi, 1997.

(b) Research Papers S.N Title Journal Year Vol./No. Page Refereed/ 0. N0. Peer reviewed/ ISSN No.

5 1 Muslim Response to Insight Islamicus 17 17 15-32 0975-6590 Modern Knowledge:An S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Approach to Allama Studies, University reviewed Iqbal’sViews on Knowledge of Kashmir, Sgr & indexed

2 Concept of Psychology in Insight Islamicus, 15 15 13-23 0975-6590 Islam:An Analysis of Basic S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Principles Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr & indexed

3 Sources and Values of Insight Islamicus, 14 14 0975-6590 ProphetMuhmmad’s(SAAS) S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Educational System Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr & indexed

4. Approaching Faith in Insight Islamicus, 2013 13 0975-6590 Islam:A Study of S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Bediuzamman Nursi’s Studies, University reviewed Risalae-Nur of Kashmir, Sgr & indexed 5. Concept of Ijtihad in Insight Islamicus, 2012 12 75-101 0975-6590 Islam:A Study of Shah S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Wali-u Allah Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 6. Public Finance in Islam Insight Islamicus, 2011 11 173-182 0975-6590 S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 7. Studies on Iqbal’s Legal Iqbaliyat 2011 Vol.11 7-16 0975-6604 Thought in Kashmir &peer reviewed 8. Istihsan and Its Place in Kashmir University 2010 Vol: XVII 153-168 0975-6639 Islamic Legal Theory: An Law Review No. XVII & indexed

6 Approach 9. Islamic Resurgence: Journal of Objective 2010 Vol.22, 63-85 0971-3220 Challenges and Prospects Studies, Delhi. N0. 1 & indexed 10. Shah Waliullah’s Concept of Journal of the 2010 No.39 13-40 peer Ijtihad: An Approach to Institute of Islamic reviewed Selected Portions of his ‘aqd Studies, & indexed al –Jid and Al-Insaf AMU, Aligarh (India) 11. Psychological Trends in Insight Islamicus, 2009 Vol.9 115-124 0975-6590 Shah Wali-u Allah Delhvi: S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer A Brief Analysis Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 12. Dialogue in Islam: Nature Kashmir Journal of 2008- Vol.3 68-79 0975-6620 and Prospects Social Sciences, 09 peer Faculty of S. reviewed Sciences, University of Kashmir, Sgr. 13. Democracy and Islam Indian Journal of 2009 Vol. 161-176 Refereed Politics, Deptt. of XLIII & indexed Political Science, No.1 AMU, Aligarh 14. Prophethood of Muhammad Insight Islamicus 2008 Vol.8 97-112 0975-6590 (SAAS): Some Aspects of S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Allama Iqbal’s Perspective Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 15. Banking in Islam: An Kashmir Journal of 2007 Vol.2 92-104 0975-6620 Analysis of its Principles Social Sciences, peer and Modes Faculty of S. reviewed Sciences, University of Kashmir, Sgr. 16. Free Will and Determinism Journal of Islamic 2006 Vol. 2 7-24 1536-4569

7 in Islamic Philosophy Philosophy, U.S.A peer reviewed & indexed 17. International Relations in Journal of Objective 2006 Vol 47-70 0971-3220 Islam: Exploring the Reality Studies, Delhi & indexed of the Key Concepts

18. Islam and the West: Insight Islamicus 2005 Vol.5, 133-144 0975-6590 Prospects of Mutual S.H.Inst. of Islamic No.1 peer Understanding Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 19. Human Rights and Islam: Insight Islamicus, 2004 No.4 127-148 0975-6590 An Approach in the Context S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer of the Western Tradition of Studies, University reviewed Human Rights of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 20. Allama Iqbal’s Tribute to Iqbal Review, Iqbal 2004 Vol.45 63-70 peer Shiakh Ahmad Sirhindi Academy, Lahore, No.2 reviewed Pakistan & indexed 21. Shah Wali-Allah on the Insight Islamicus, 2003 Vol.3 125-135 0975-6590 Science of Disputation (ilm S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer al-munazarah): An Analysis Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 22. Human Nature and Society Insight Islamicus, 2002 Vol.II, 147-160 0975-6950 in Shah Wali-u-Allah’s S.H.Inst. of Islamic No.2 peer Hujjat Allah Baligah: A Studies, University reviewed Conceptual Analysis of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 23. Islam and Social Change: A Insight Islamicus, 2001 Vol.1 63-76 0975-6950 Theoretical Perspective S.H.Inst. of Islamic peer Studies, University reviewed of Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 24. Shah Wali-Allah Delhvi: An Islamic Culture, 1997 Vol, XXI, 35-49 peer

8 Analysis of His Sufism Hyderabad No.2 reviewed & indexed 25. Sources of Islamic Fiqh: An Kashmir University 1997 Dec.1997 215-223 0975-6639 Insight Law Review, peer University of reviewed Kashmir, Sgr. & indexed 26. Shah Wali-Allah: An Islamic Culture, 1996 Vol.1, 63-70 peer Analysis of His Theology Hyderabad LXX, reviewed No.4 & indexed 27. Islamic Theory of Islam and the 1994 Vol.XXV, 273-278 peer Knowledge, An Analysis in Modern Age, Delhi No.4 reviewed the Context of Western & indexed Traditions of Knowledge 28. Political Theory of Ghazzali, Islam and the 1992 Vol. 66-70 peer Modern Age, Delhi XXIII, reviewed No.1 & indexed 29. Iqbal on the Problem of Hamdard Islamicus, 1992 Vol.XL, 95-104 peer Ijtihad Karachi, Pakistan No.1 reviewed & indexed 30. Shah Wali-Allah’s Political Journal of Objective 1991 Vol.3, 67-78 0971-3220 Thought in the Context of Studies, Delhi No.1 peer His Irtifaqat reviewed & indexed

S.N0. Title Year Page N0. Title of Book Title of Conference 1. Human Psyche in 2018 Psyche in Islam Islam: An Analysis Qazi Publishers, New Delhi of Basic Dimensions ISBN: 978-93-89965-77-3

9 2. Prof.Muhmmad 2015 223-243 Muteeb-I Rafta,Fazil Amin Andrabi— Publications Shakhsiyat aur Srinagar(ISBN-978;93- Khadmat 82288-62-6) 3. Human Self and Its 2014 Iqbal kaTasawwur-i Khudi Iqbal Philosophy in Iqbal Institute of Culture and kaTasawwur-i Philosophy(ISBN 978-93- Khudi 82288-26-8) 4. Iqbals Concept of 2012 1-14 Iqbal ka Fikr-o-Fun, Iqbal Fikr-o-Fun- Iqbal Ijma: Nature and Institute of Culture and Ke Chand Pehloo Prospects Philosophy(ISBN 978-93- 82288-21-3) 5. Nature, Reason and 2004 110-127 Sir Sayyid’s Contribution Sir Sayyid’s Revelation in Sir to Islamic Studies, Inst. of Contributions to Sayyid’s Thought Islamic Studies, AMU, Islamic Studies Aligarh, 2004 6. Iqbal’s Theory of 1992 35-53 Iqbal and the Qur’an, Iqbal Iqbal and the Knowledge Inst. of Philosophy & Quran Culture, University of Kashmir, Sgr,

Total Publications- 34

(d) Forthcoming Publications (Books)

1. Basic Issues in Islamic Social Sciences: A Study in Modern Perspective 2. Essays and Studies in Legal Theory of Islam 3. Shah Wali-u Allah’s Contribution to Islamic Jurisprudence

(e) Book Reviews 03

(f) Translation Work Assisted in Urdu translation of M. Ishaq Khan, Kashmir’s Transition to Islam (Kashmir may Isha‘at-i-Islam), Shiekh Muhammad Usman and Sons Publishers, Srinagar.

VIII. ORIENTATION/ REFERSHER COURSES ATTENDED

1. Three week Refresher Course in Islamic Studies from Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi in 1991. 2. Refresher Course in Islamisation of Disciplines from Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi in 1990. 3. Three week General Orientation Course from Academic College, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in1995. 4. Three week Refresher Course in Islamic Studies from Academic Staff College, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi in 1997. 5. Two Week Workshop on Research Methodology, organized by Department of Continuing Education, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in1999. 6. Three week Refresher Course in Qur`anic Studies, Organized by A.S.College, AMU, Aligarh in 2002. 7. Three week Refresher Course in Islam in the Changing World, Organized by A.S College, AMU, Aligarh from 23-03-2004 to 16-04-2004. 8. Three day workshop on Research Methodology in Social Sciences, organised by Academic Staff College, University of Kashmir, Sgr, 2009. 9. Five Day Workshop on Research Methodology, organised by Indian Social Institute, New Delhi from 21-02-2011 to 25-02-2011. 10. One day workshop on “Syllabus Framing and Curriculum Development in Religious Studies” organised by Central University Kashmir, Srinagar on 16.Dec.2016.

11 IX. MEMBERSHIPS/ ASSOCIATESHIPS OF ACADEMIC BODIES

1. Member of Undergraduate and Postgraduate Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 2. Member of Indian Association of Social Scientists, Delhi. 3. Consulting Member of Shah Wali-u-Allah Research Cell, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India) (2001). 4. Associate of Muslim Association for Advancement of Science, Aligarh (India). 5. Associate of International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herdon, U.S.A (2001). 6. Member of Advisory Committee, Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 7. Member of the Committee for the Establishment of Islamic Studies Centre Leh, Ladakh, India, (2006). 8. Recognized Research Guide in Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 9. Recognised Research guide in Shaykh al –Alam Institute, University of Kashmir, Srinagar. 10. Recognised Research guide in Department of Political Science , University of Kashmir, Srinagar.

X. SPECIAL ASSIGNMENTS AT THE INSTITUTE/FACULTY OF SOCIAL SCIENCES/IN OTHER UNIVERSITIES 1. Associate Editor, Insight Islamicus (2000-2005). 2. Editor, Insight Islamicus (2009-2015). 3. Co-ordinator National/International Seminars. 4. Code Officer Examinations (2006-2008). 5. Compiler of Departmental Profiles /Seminar Brochures/Prospects. 6. Teacher In charge Seminar Library. 7. Associate Editor, Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (2006-2012).

12 8. Editor, Kashmir Journal of Social Sciences, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (2012-). 9. Consulting Editor, Journal of Society in Kashmir, Department of Sociology and Social Work, University of Kashmir. 10. Chief Editor, Insight Islamicus, S. H. Institute of Islamic Studies, (2016-) 11. Member Advisory Board, Iqbaliyat, Iqbal Inst. of Philosophy and Culture, University of Kashmir, Sgr, 12. Member Editorial Board, Journal of Research and Studies in Islam, Department of Islamic Studies & Research, University of Science & Technology, Bannu. 13. Adjunt Professor, Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipura, Kashmir. 14. Member of Department Research Committee, Iqbal Inst. of Philosophy and Culture, University of Kashmir, Sgr, 15. C Member of Department Research Committee Centre of Shiakh ul-Alam Studies, University of Kashmir, Sgr,

XI. Worked as a Guest Faculty 1. Department of Law, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (2012-13) and (2015) 2. Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy & Culture, University of Kashmir, Srinagar (2014)

XI. SEMINARS ATTENDED International 1.2018. Participated in two day international seminar on Life and Contribution of Isma’il Raji al-Faruqi and presented a paper in the seminar. 2.2017. Participated in two day international seminar on Religion and Environment organized by Department of Religious Studies, Central University Kashmir on 5-6 July 2017 and chaired two technical sessions.

13 3. 2017. Participated in 2 day international conference on “The Legacy of Dr Hamidullah and Its Contemporary Relevance” organized by Institute of Objective Studies Delhi0n17-18 Feb.2017 and presented a paper on “Dr.Hamidullah on the Establihment of Prophet Muhmammad,’s State”. 4.Participated in day international seminar on “Islamic Mysticism” organized by Deartment of Islamic Studies Delhi on13-15 Feb.2016 and presented a paper on “Mysticism in Islam: Some Basic Doctrines and Early Development”.

5.2015: Participated and chaired a technical session, three day international seminar on “Litrary Legacy of Central Asia, Afghanistan and Iran” organized jointly by Centre of Central Asian Studies,Univesity of Kashmir,Sgr.and Beidil Foundation,Delhi,from 31st-2April,2015. 6.2014: Two day International Workshop on “Bedi-uz-Zaman Nursi and his Risala Nur- Role and Place of Said Nursi’s thought in 2Ist century jointly orgainsed by Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, Turkey and Islamic University of Science and Technology, Awantipora, Kashmir 21-22 August, 2014 and presented a Paper . 7.2012: Three Day International Seminar on “Shah-i-Hamadan’s Contribution to Learning and Society” organized by SH Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 13-15th March, 2012 and contributed a paper to the Seminar. 8.2012: Three Day International Seminar on “Teaching’s of Maulana Jalal ud –din Rumi” organized by Department of Persian, University of Kashmir, Sgr on29,30and 31Oct. 2012 and read a paper in the Seminar.65.2011: Three Day International Conference on “Interest Free Institutional Mechanism (Banking, Finance & Insurance) for Promoting Investment,” organized by Department of Business and Financial Studies, University of Kashmir & Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi from June 03-05, 2011. 9.2009: Three Day International Seminar on “Concept of Psyche in the Quran,” jointly organized by Department of Psychology, AMU, Aligarh and Institute of Objective Studies, Delhi from Oct. 26-28, 2009 and contributed a paper in the seminar.

14 10.2009: Two Day International Seminar on “Theories of Islamic Law and Methodology of Ijtihad” jointly organized by Department of Law, University of Kashmir, and Institute of Objective Studies, Delhi from 18-19July, 2009 and contributed a paper in the seminar. 11. 2004: Three Day International Conference on “Muslims and Islam in 21st Century: Image and Reality” organized by International Islamic University of Malaysia from 4th -6th Aug, 2004 and read a paper in the conference. 12.2004: Three Day International Seminar on Indo-Iran Relations, jointly organized by Department of Persian, AMU, Aligarh and Iran Cultural House, New Delhi in April 2004. 13.2001: Three Day International Seminar on “Shah Wali-u-Allah’s Thought” organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh from 20-22nd Feb.2001 and also read a paper in the Seminar. 14.1998: Three Day International Seminar on Continuity and Change in Islam, organized jointly by Department of Philosophy, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh from 16th December to 18th December, 1998 and read a paper in the same seminar. 15.1998: Two Day International Seminar on Islam in India: The Impact of Civilizations, organized by Indian Council for Cultural Relations, New Delhi, 3rd and 4th September, 1998. 16.1995: Three Day International Seminar on Islamic Theory of Knowledge, organized jointly by Department of Philosophy, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and Indian Philosophical Congress Delhi, in 1995 at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and also read a paper in the same seminar.

National 1.2018. Two day national seminar on ‘Quranic Perspective on Knowledge, Education and Development’ jointly organized by SH Institute of Islamic Studies and Deptt. Of Dean Students Welfare, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on14-15, March2018 and presented a paper on “Quranic Perspective on Education and Modern Challenges” in it. 2.2018.Two day national seminar on ‘Allama Iqbal Thought and Contemporary Challenges ‘organized by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of

15 Kashmir, Srinagar on 12-13 March,2018 and a read a paper on “ Allama Iqbal’s Thought and Contemporary Challenges of Islamic Education’. 3.2017.Two day national seminar on ‘Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) and Social Justice’ jointly organized by SH Institute of Islamic Studies ,University of Kashmir, Srinagar and JK Waqf Board on16-17,Dec.2017 and presented a paper on “Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) and Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)” in it. 4. 2014: Two Day National Seminar on “Role of Islam in the Building of Culture and Politics” organised by Idara Tabhqiq-o-Tasneef-i-Islam, Aligarh, 23-24 Feb, 2014 and read a paper on “Democracy and Islamic Shura.” 5. 2014: One day National Seminar, “Iqbal ka Tasawur-I Khudi” organised by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar 11-Nov-2014 and a read a paper on “Human Self and its Philosophy in Iqbal”. 6. 2012: Two Day National Seminar on “Iqbal and Glorification of Man” organized by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 9-10, Nov. 2012 and contributed a paper to the seminar. 7. 2012: One Day National Seminar on “Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) Education Par Excellence” organized by SH Inst. of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagarr on 9th June, 2012 and read a paper. 8. 2012: Two Day National Seminar on “Iqbal and Modern Age” organized by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 21-22 March, 2012 and read a paper in the seminar. 9. 2011: Two Day National Seminar on “Iqbal Studies in Kashmir: Problems, Prospects and Achievements” organized by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and contributed a paper to the seminar in April, 2011. 10. 2011: Three Day National conference on “Challenges to Oriental Studies in 21st Century” organized by Department of Sanskrit, University of Kashmir, Srinagar from 17-19, Oct. 2011. 11. 2011: Three Day National Seminar on “Linguistic and Language Development in Kashmir” jointly organized by Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, and Central Institute of Indian Languages, Mysore from 14-16, Oct. 2011.

16 12. 2011: One Day National Workshop on “Sociology of Islam” organized by Department of Sociology and Social Work on 05-11-2011 and presented a paper in the workshop. 13. 2010: One Day National Seminar on “Prophet Muhammad (SAAS) and Social Justice” organized by SH Inst. of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Sgr in April, 2010 and read a paper on “Public Economy under the Prophet (SAAS)”. 14.2009: Two Day National Seminar on “Iqbal: The Poet Philosopher” organized by Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and contributed a paper to the seminar on Iqbal’s legal theory in April, 2011. 15.2009: Three Day National Seminar on “Classical Translations” jointly organized by Department of Linguistics and Centre of R. Languages, Mysore and read a paper. 16.2008: Two Day National Seminar on “Shah Wali-u Allah’s Life and Works” organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India) from 18th to 19th Nov.2008, and contributed a paper to the seminar. 17.2008: One day National Seminar on “Iqbal and Sirah of the Prophet (SAAS)”, organized by Iqbal Institute, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in 2008 and also contributed a paper to the seminar. 18. 2007: Two Day National Seminar on “Islam and 20th Century” organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India) from 18th to 19th Nov.2007, and contributed a paper to the seminar. 19.2006: Two Day National Seminar on “Islamic Perspective on the Contemporary Issues” held in Nov.21-22, 2006 by SH Inst. of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar and read a paper in the Seminar. 20.2005: Two Day National Seminar on “Shah Wali-u Allah’s Contribution to Fiqh Literature” organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (India) from 18th to 19th Nov.2005, and contributed a paper to the seminar. 21.2004: Three Day National Seminar on “Postmodernism: Language and Literature” organized by Department of English, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 24th to 26th Aug, 2004.

17 22.2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Shiakh Ahmad Sirhindi’s Contribution to Islamic Thought”, organized by Institute of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh on 19th and 20th March, 2004 and also read a paper in the same seminar. 23. 2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Tasawwuf wa Irfan: Hazrat Ali aur Nahjal Bulagha ki Rushni Mai”, organised by Iran Culture House, Delhi on 7-8 Dec.2003. 24.2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Shah Wali-Allah’s Contribution to the Quranic Studies”, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on 5-6 Dec.2003 and also read a paper in the seminar. 25.2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Rethinking Peace and Cooperation in South Asia”, organized by Department of Political Science, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 22nd -23rd Oct, 2003. 26. 2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Islamic Studies: Approaches and Prospects”, organized by Shah-i-Hamadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir on 21- 22nd Oct,2003 and also read a paper in the seminar. 27. 2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Language Teacher and Pedagogy”, organized by Department of Linguistics, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 15-16 Oct, 2003. 28. 2003: Two Day National Seminar on “Iqbaliyat Kay Guzashta Das Sal”, organized by Iqbal Institute, University of Kashmir, Srinagar on 17-18 Sept, 2003. 29.2003: Three Day National Seminar on “Creative Literature and Determinism” organized by Department of English, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in March 2003 and also read a paper in the seminar. 30. 2002: Two Day National Seminar on “The Relevance of Entrance Test in Higher Education”, organized by KUTA, Srinagar on 26-27 July, 2002. 31.2002: Two Day National Seminar on “Literary Translation”, organized by Department of English, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in March 2002. 32.1999: Three Day National Seminar on “Al-Biruni”, organized by Central Asian Studies, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in April 1999. 33.1992: Three Day National Seminar on “Iqbal and Qur`an”, organized by Iqbal Institute, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in 1992 and also contributed a paper to the seminar.

18 34.1889: Three Day National Seminar on “Iqbal and Azad”, organized by Iqbal Institute, University of Kashmir, Srinagar in 1989.

XII. APPRECIATION RECEIVED FROM THE INSTITUTIONS FOR ACADEMIC CONTRIBUTION

1. International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herdon, U.S.A. for producing literature that directs a new course of action in academics. 2. Iqbal Academy, Lahore, Pakistan for contributing to Iqbal Studies scholarship. 3. Shah Wali-u Allah Research Cell, AMU, Aligarh. (India) for highlighting institutional research in Shah Wali-u Allah’s work. 4. Dean, Faculty of Social Sciences, JNU, Delhi for producing first Social Science faculty research journal in the country along with other colleagues.

XIII. CITED IN THE SCHOLARLY WORKS/ INTERNATIONAL INDICES/ BIBLOGRAHIES 1. Abdul Kabir Hussain Solihu, “Making Sense of Natural Disasters: An Islamic Hermeneutics of Malvolent Phenomena in Nature and Its Implication for Sustainable Development”, American Journal of Social Sciences, Vol. 24, Winter, 2007, November, Herdon, USA. pp. 46-72. 2. Dr. Obaidullah Fahad, Hujjat-u Allah Baligah aik Tajziyati Mutalah, (Edited by Prof. M. Yasin Mazhar Siddiqui), Institute of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 2002. 3. Prof. Abdul Haq, Iqbaliyat kay Guzashtah Das Sal, Iqbal Institute of Culture and Philosophy, University of Kashmir, Srinagar, 2004. 4. Index of Islamic Literature, Islamic Foundation, U.K.Vol.12. No. 4, 1992. 5. Dr. Mustaq Ahamed Ganai, “Kashmir mein Mutalah Iqbaliyat: Iqbal Institute aur Kashmir University kay Hawalay Say”, Iqbaliyat, 2005, Iqbal Academy, Lahore, Pakistan. 6. Mr. Hammaad E. Subhani, “Locating Shah-Wali-u-Allah in Islamic Political Thought,” Hamdard Islamicus, Vol. XXX, No.1, 2007, Pakistan.

19 7. Dr. Nighat Rashid, Shah Wali-u Allah’s Social Thought in Political Perspective”, Journal of Institute of Islamic Studies, AMU, Aligarh, 2008, pp.106-120.

Dr. Abdul Rashid Bhat