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Professor in Islamic & Religious Studies Head, Department Of MOHD. HABIB Professor in Islamic & Religious Studies Head, Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India – 147002. Mob: 98885-78143 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected] EDUCATION: 1. (1998) Ph.D: Department of Islamic Studies, JamiaMilliaIslamia, New Delhi, Topic: "Socio – Cultural Study of Mewat Region (Haryana & Rajasthan) in the Perspective of Islam and Composite Culture" 2. (1994) M.A. (Islamic Studies): Department of Islamic Studies, JamiaMillia, New Delhi, (1992) B.A. (Pass Course): MaharshiDayanand University, Rohtak, Haryana 4. (1987) 10th Board of School Education Haryana (Bhiwani) ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: 2016: UGC-NET in Religious Studies 2016: Elementary Course in Sanskrit, RastriyaSanskirtSansthan, Delhi 2009: M.A. Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. 2007: Computer Training Course, Staff Training DevelopmentCell, Punjabi University, Patiala. 2004: M.A. Persian, Punjabi University, Patiala. 1998: Certificate Course in Arabic from JMI, Delhi 1998: Passed Punjabi Parbodh Examination from BhashaVibhag, Punjab 1997: Certificate Course in Punjabi from Punjabi Academy, Delhi. 1996: UGC-NET in Islamic Studies. 1991: AdeebKamil from Jamia Urdu, Aligarh. 1986: Adeeb from Jamia Urdu, Aligarh. 2 EMPLOYMENT April 17, 2001 – March 12, 2003: Research Associate, Deptt. of Religious Studies. March 2003-Present: Professor in Religious and Islamic Studies, GuruGobind Singh, Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Punjab, India.Teaching, post-graduate courses in Religious & Islamic Studies. In addition to the teaching activities the job requires supervision of students who are doing Ph.D. & M.Phil, Besides, conducting research and participating in other academic and administrative activities. VISITING PROFESSOR Deputed as visiting professor to University of Religion, Qom, Iran for three months from April to June, 2008 as per MOU signed with Punjabi University, Patiala ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE: 1. Secretary, Haryana Urdu Academy from June 2000 to April 2001. 2. Chief Editor, Jamnatat(Monthly Journal), Monthly Khabarnama, Haryana Urdu Academy (June 2000 to April2001) 3. Principal, Baba FaridIslamia High School, Patiala for three years (1998-2000). 4. HOD, Dept of Religious Studies for three years (July 2019- July 2022) PUBLICATIONS: Books: English: 1. Study of Religion: Methods and Approaches, SLM Publishers, Chandigarh, 2018 Urdu: 2. Sikh Mazhab se Mutaliq Muatbar Muslim Shakhshiat, (Urdu) Farid Book Publishers, 2016 3. Mewati Samaj Main Mazhabi VaIslahi Tahrikaat (Religious and Reform Movements in Mewat Region), Islamic Book Foundation, New Delhi, 2003. 4. Elaqa-e-Mewat Ka Samaji va Tahzibi Mutalaya [Socio-Cultural Study of Mewat Region (Haryana & Rajasthan), Islamic Book Foundation, An Institute of Research & Publication, New Delhi, 2003. Punjabi: 5. Islam: Ik Subhavik Dharam Wahiduddin Khan (Tr. Punjabi), Goodwords Publishers, New Delhi, 2018 6. Marsiya (Shahidan-E-Wafa Ate Ganj-E-Shahidan) 7. PawittarJiwan, Wahiduddin Khan (Tr. Punjabi), Goodwords Publishers, New Delhi, 2018, SLM Publishers, 2019. 8. Study of Religion: Methods and Approaches, SLM Publishers, Chandigarh, 2018 3 9. Sikh Dharam se SanbandhitSatkarit Muslim Shakhsiatan,(Punjabi) SLM Publishers, 2016 10. Tasnifat-e-Goya, (Punjabi Tr.), Publication Bureau, Punjabi University Patiala, 2015 11. NawabSher Muhammad Khan Ate RiyastMalerkotla, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2014 12. Relevance of The Teachings of SainMian Mir And Other Sufi Saints of Punjab to Contemporary Society, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012. 13. Islam IkSankhepSarvekhan , Gracious Books, Patiala, 2012 14. Guru Nanak Devji ate Musalman: AnterDharmikSanwadPublication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012. 15. Bharat vichSufiwad: ChonveSandharbh (Sufism in India: Some Important Aspects) Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2009. 16. Meri Hajj Yatra(Punjabi Translation of Arz-e-haal written by BushraAijaz), Sabrang Publications, New Delhi, 2007. 17. SainMiyan Mir Jeevan Sadhna Ate Sikhyavan, Publication Bearu, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2005. LESSON AND TEXT BOOKS WRITTEN: Lesson: 1. Quran Sharif, in the Text book on Religious Scriptures(Punjabi), Punjabi University, Patiala, 2019 2. Mirza Gulam Ahmad and KadianiTahrik, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2004 3. Position of Women in Islamic Society, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006, 2018 4. Bharat vich Sufiwad: ChonveSandharbh (Sufism in India: Some Important Aspects), Punjabi University, Patiala, 2009 5. Islam EkSankhepSarvekhan, Gracious Books, Patiala, 2012 MEMBER OF EDITORIAL BOARD: 1. Journal Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala 2. IRA International Journal of Management & Social Sciences (on line), Chandigarh 3. Global Journal for Research Analysis, Ahmadabad (on line) 4. Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmadabad (on line) BOOKS REVIEWED: 1. Truth, Power, Money – A Postmodern Reading (ed.) by Stanislaus Swamikannu, the Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXVII, 2006. 2. Muslims in Spain – 1500 to 1614 by L.P. Harway, Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXVI, 2006. 3. The cult of Isis in the Roman Empire-Isis Invicta by Malcolm Drew Donalson, the Journal of Religious Studies, Vol. XXXVI, 2006. 4. Capitalism and Religion: The Price of Piety by Philip Good Child, The Journal of Religious Studies, 2007. 4 RESEARCH GUIDANCE: Year of S.No. Name Topic M.Phil./PhD. Awarded Kamaldeep Position of Women in Islam and Sikhism :A 1 2007 M.Phil. Kaur comparative Study Concept of God in MoolMantar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Satinder Singh 2 and Soora-Al-Fateah of Quran Shreef : A comparative 2008 M.Phil. Randhawa Study Historical Analysis of Legendary Muslim Personalities 3 Jaspal Kaur 2011 Ph.D. related to Sikhism The Socio Religious Study of Hymns of Baba Farid in 4 Davinder Kaur 2011 Ph.D. Guru Granth Sahib An Analytical Study of Inter-Religious Understanding: 5 Lam Son Dat 2012 Ph.D. A Buddhist Perspective Gurpreet Comparative Study of Religious Policy of Emperor 6 2013 M.Phil. Singh Preet Akbar and Emperor Aurangzeb Charanjeet Study of Life of Peer Budhu Shah and his relation with 7 2013 M.Phil. Singh Sikhism Satinder Singh The Study of Religious Devotional Practices in the 8 2015 Ph.D. Randhawa light of Holy Quran and Guru Granth Sahib Indian Muslims in context of Nationalism and 9 Mohd. Yusuf Communalism with special Reference to Urdu 2015 Ph.D. Literature The religious aspects of Bhai Veer Singh's Literary 10 RajvinderKaur 2016 Ph.D. Work Ethical Philosophy of Islamic Banking : A study of 11 Mohd. Iqbal 2019 Ph.D. Analytical Surplus The Concept And Attributes Of The Creator In Quran In Second 12 Harpreet Singh Shareef and Guru Granth Sahib: A Philosophical Ph.D. Year Study Maninder 13 Nihang Sinhg's Organization: Principles and Practices 2021 Ph.D. Singh Multi-dimensional role of Sikh Women in Sri Gur 14 Sandeep Singh 2021 Ph.D. Partap Sooraj Granth Gurdarshan Islamic Doctrines as reflected in Sri Guru Granth In Second 15 Ph.D. Singh Sahib Year 5 The Study of Human Rights in Quran and Guru Granth 16 Paramjit Kaur 2020 Ph.D. Sahib Gurpreet Comparative Study of Religious Policy of Mughal Near to 17 Ph.D. Singh Preet Emperors(1526 AD -1707 AD) Complete The Contribution of Gyani Balwant Singh Kotha Near to 18 Jaspreet Kaur Guru: The Doctrinal and Historical Perspective with Ph.D. Submit Special reference to Nirmalas' Literature Firdaus 19 Human Right in Islam :the Study of Children In Iran 2020 Ph.D. Ahmad Reshi Dr. Sampooran Near to 20 Gurmatt and Healthy Life: An Analysis Ph.D. Singh Submit Muslim Response to Christian Missionaries: An Analytical Study of Debates between In Second 21 Mohd. Osama Ph.D. SanaullahAmritsari and Contemporary Christian Year Scholars Status of Women in Islam: A Critical Study of Women In Second 22 Umaisun Nisa Ph.D. Inheritance Year Contribution of Riasat Nabha in propagation of Sikh Devinder 23 Principles and Establishment of Educational Enrolled M.Phil. Singh Institutions Ravinder The Study of Sufi teachings of Mualana Jlaaludin 24 Enrolled M.Phil. Singh Rumi in the Context of Phi Mah Phih Manjinder The Study of soul in the writing of Dr. Mohd. Iqbal In Second 25 Ph.D. Singh Arbindo and Dr. Puran Singh Year Kafeel Ahmad Contemporary Discourse on the Concept of State in In First 26 Ph.D. Bhat Islam: An Analytical Study Year Syed Sabahat 27 Mysticism : Hinduism & Islam (A Comparative Study) Enrolled Ph.D. Ashraf Ph. D. Scholars: Ten Awarded, Ten in Process. M.Phil. Students: Four awarded and Two in Process RESEARCH PROJECTS COMPLETED: 1. Muslim Legends in Sikh Traditions. UGC, Major Research Project, 2013. 2. Guru Nanak in Dialogue with Muslims: An attempt to Interfaith Understanding, University Grant Commission (UGC), Minor Research Project, 2007. 3. Hazrat Saien Miyan Mir–Life and Teachings, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2003. RESEARCH PROJECTS UNDERTAKEN: The Study of the Ideas of Nationalism and Communalism in India before Partition: with special Reference to Urdu Language, personal. 6 Muslims and Sikhs in America's Secular Democratic Polity and their Cultural Adjustment in Plural Society, Submitted to Indian Council of Social Sciences Research, New Delhi, Govt. of India. SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES ORGANIZED: 1. Online International Sufi Conference of Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, November 2020. 2. International Sufi Conference of Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, Sept. 2019. 3. Seven days Golden Jubilee celebration
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