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MOHD. HABIB

Professor in Islamic & Religious Studies Head, Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, , India – 147002. Mob: 98885-78143 E-mail: [email protected], [email protected]

EDUCATION: 1. (1998) Ph.D: Department of , JamiaMilliaIslamia, New , Topic: "Socio – Cultural Study of Mewat Region (Haryana & Rajasthan) in the Perspective of 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 , 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 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 , Aligarh. 1986: Adeeb from Jamia Urdu, Aligarh.

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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, 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. (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 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. Devji ate Musalman: AnterDharmikSanwadPublication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012. 15. Bharat vichSufiwad: ChonveSandharbh ( in India: Some Important Aspects) Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2009. 16. Meri 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. 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 (: 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. 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 and :A 1 2007 M.Phil. Kaur comparative Study Concept of God in MoolMantar Sri 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 and Emperor

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 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 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 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 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 of the Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, From 21-27 December, 2017. 4. Two-day Inter-National Conference on and Sarab Dharam Sammelan at Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. 5. Two-day Inter-National Seminar on Relevance of the Teachings of Miyan Mir and Other Sufi Saints of Punjab to Contemporary Society, sponsored by Indian Council of Historical Research, New Delhi on Feb 4-5, 2010. 6. Philosophy Day, 2004, 05, 06, 10, 12…Yearly feature 7. Series of twenty Seminars, Lectures and Conferences organized on the occasion of 550th birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji in the year 2019-20. 8. A Series of nine Seminars, Lectures and Conferences organized on the occasion of 400th birth anniversary of Ji in the year 2020-21.

WEBINAR ORGANIZED:

-e-Guru Tegh Bahadur, from Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies & Persian, Urdu & Arabic Dept, Punjabi University, Patiala on 2 September, 2020.  Sri Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji & Religious co-existence by Guru Gobind Singh Dept of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala 20-21 October, 2021  Parliament of Religions by Guru Gobind Singh, Dept of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala 1 February, 2021.  Cultural and Literary Relation between India and Uzbekistan: In the context of Sufism , Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 23 February, 2021.  Online series of thirteen webinars organized on the occasion of 400th birth anniversary of Guru Tegh Bahadur Ji in the year 2020-21.

ORIENTATION / REFRESHER COURSES & WORKSHOPS ATTENDED: o Attended Training Program on “Research Methodology: The Emerging Needs in Designing and Implement Research Proposal in Social Sciences” from 16th October to 19th May, 2006, organized by UGC-ASC, H.P. Uni. Shimla. 7 o Attended 71th four–week orientations program me from 1st September to 28th September, 2006 organized by UGC-ASC, Punjab University, Chandigarh. o Attended Three Week Refresher Course on the theme “West Asian Studies (Interdisciplinary)” from 20th February to 14th March, 2009. o Attended Three week Refresher Course on the theme of “Oriental Studies” (Islamic Studies) from 20 Oct, 2009 to 10 Nov, 2009 organized by UGC-ASC, Jamia Millai Islamia, New Delhi. o Attended Three Week Refresher Course on the theme “Research Methodology in Social Sciences” from 11th May to 31th May, 2011, organized by UGC-ASC, Punjabi Uni. Patiala. o Attended and paper presented entitle “Qura`n Sharif EkAdhain” in Seven days workshop on the world scriptures organised by Guru Gobind Singh Dept. of Religious Studies and BhaiBalbir Singh Sahit Kendra, Dehradun, Punjabi University, Patiala, 22-28 March 2014. o Attended and paper presented entitle “ Japuji Sahib in Islamic Perception” in Seven days’ workshop on JapujiShaib: Viakhya ate Sidhant by Guru Gobind Singh Department of Religious Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, 11th to 18th January 2016.

MEMBERSHIPS OF PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS: 1. Life member of Indian History Congress, India. 2. Member of Indian Council for Philosophical Research 3. Member of Indian Council of Oriental Studies 4. Member Editorial Board, IRA- International Journal of Education and Multidisciplinary Studies

AWARDS/SCHOLARSHIPS/ GRANTS/DISTINCTIONS:

1. Publication Grant from National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language, New Delhi. 2. Scholarship from Institute of Objective Study (IOS), New Delhi. 3. Haryana State Award for the Best Book of the year, 2002, Haryana Urdu Academy, Chandigarh. 4. Punjab State Award on Republic Day for the Beat Services, 2013, Punjab Govt.

RESOURCE PERSON/GUEST LECTURE: 1. Invited to speak on "The Quran and its Compilation" at Gurmat College, Patiala, 0n 28 April, 2017 2. Invited to speak on Guru Gobind Singh in Sikh Conclave, Patna, Bihar, 24-26 Sept., 2016 3. Invited to speak on Prophet Muhammad and Women’s Right, Iqra Charitable Trust Patiala, 3 Feb. 2013. 4. Invited to speak on Islam & Sufism in Gurmat College, Patiala, since 2001 every year. 5. Teaching M.A. Religious Studies, Diploma in Divinity and writing tutorial lessons, Deptt. of Correspondence Courses, Punjabi University, Patiala, Since 17.04.2001. 6. Invited to Radio talks on Aakashvani Jalandhar and Patiala. 7. Two extension lectures on Islam at Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Chandigarh, 12/10/2018.

RESEARCH PAPERS/ARTICLES PUBLISHED: English, Punjabi & Urdu

8 1. Japuji Sahib: Ik Sarvekhan, Punjab Journal of Sikh Studies Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Volume VI, Year 2019.

2. Guru Nanak's Approach to Interfaith Dialogue: Reflection on Islam & Contemporary Muslims, Interfaith Dialogues, A Sikh Perspective, 2020, ISBN : 978-81-948326-2-1. 3. Relevance of Guru Teg Bahadur for Today’s Indian Plural Society, Journal of Guru Nanak Studies, Gurmat College, Patiala, February, 2021. 4. Islam, Baba Nanak and the Contemporary Muslim Society Punjab Journal of Sikh Studies Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Panjab University, Chandigarh. Volume V, Year 2015-2018. 5. 'Baba Nanak in Composite Culture of Punjab and Question of Sikh Identity', GTB Journal of Religious Studies, Biannual, September 2018, ISSN No. 2454-899. 6. 'Al-Ruh and Al-Nafs: The Quranic perception of Soul and Self', Anekanta, Quarterly Journal, Oct 2018 7. 'Guru Nanak: The Pioneer of Universal Values', Studies in Sikhism and , Bi-Annual Journal, June 2018. 8. 'The Message from the life of Guru Tegh Bahadur to Indian Plural Society', GTB Journal of Religious Studies, Biannual, March 2018, Vol-3, Issue-1, ISSN NO. 2454-899 9. 'Zaid Bin Saabit Ate ', Nanak Prakash Patrika (Punjabi), Journal of Sikh Studies, Special Issue, 2017, ISBN No. 978-81-302-0377-5 10. 'Introspection of Peace Antithesis( In the context of Global Peace)', Insight, Annual, Dec 17, Vol-3, ISSN No. 23947462 11. ' Dev Ji and Sain Miyan Mir : The promoters of Religious Harmony', Journal of Sri Guru Granth Sahib Studies- Biannual journal, Oct., 2016, Vol-4, ISSN No. 2321-0796 12. 'Jain Sadhna and Islamic Ibadat: With Special Reference to Preksha Meditation and Salaat', Journal of Aneaknta, Quarterly, Oct- Dec. 17, Vol-4, ISSN No. 09748768 13. Deen: Islamic Shariyat and Practices, Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion, bi-annual, July to Dec17.Vol.39, ISBN No. 9789384789732 14. Jain Sadhna and Islamic Ibadat, Quarterly, July- Sept-17, Vol-39, ISSN NO. 09707689 15. The Response of Muslims to the call of Guru Gobind Singh, Panchbatti Sandesh, Quarterly Journal of BSS Kendra, Dehradun, Jan-March, 2017 VOI. 39, ISSN NO. 0970-7689. 16. Islam Vich Talim Di Ahmiat, Panchbatti Sandesh, Quarterly Journal of BSS Kendra, Dehradun, Jan- March.2017, VOI. 39, ISSN NO. 0970-7689. 17. Qualities of Good Leader: An Islamic Prospective, Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion, Biannual Journal, Jan-June 2017, Guru Nanak Foundation , New Delhi, Vol. XXXVIII. 18. The Meaning of Life in Buddhism and Islam: Faith and Concept, The Meaning of life (Inter Religious Understanding), Publication Bureau, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2017, ISBN No 9788130204529. 19. Introspection of Peace Antithesis(In the context of Global Peace), Insight: An International Journal of Humanities and Management, third Issue, July, 2017 DBC, Punjab 20. Guru Gobind Singh: a Humanitarian of Medieval Times, Journal of Sikh Studies(Annual), GNDU, Amritsar, 2016, Vol. LX 21. The and : Jurisprudence in Islam, Nanak Parkash Patrika- the Biannual Journal of Sikh Studies, Dec, 2016 9 22. Auratan Sanbandhi Islami Nazariya, Interfaith Dialogues on Women's Rights(Book), ed. Kashmir Singh, Sri Teg Bahadur College, 2016 23. Shaikh Farid aur Sikh Mazhab, Islam aur Asr-e-Jadeed (Biannual Journal), Oct., 2016 24. Guru Gobind Singh Ji in the Muslim Perception, The Sikh Review, Vl.65:03, Kolkata, March, 2017 25. Guru Nanak, The Champion of Applied Ethics, Panchbati Sandesh, Qtr. Jouranl, DSS Kendra, Dehradoon, RL Number: 33168/78, December 2017 26. 'Anekant: A Dialogue on Human Concerns Islamic Perception', Anekanta(Quarterly Research Journal for Jainology), March, 2017

27. Guru Gobind Singh in the Mogul Rule and the Muslim Society, Studies in Sikhism and Comparative Religion(Biannual Journal), GNF, New Delhi, Dec., 2016 28. Islam and Inter Religious Dialogue, Guru Teg Bhadur Journal of Religious Studies, V-I, Sri Teg Bahdur Khalsa College Anandpur Sahab, April, 2016 29. Sheikh Farid aur Sikh Mazhab, Baba Sheikh Farid Aagman(Annual), FDCS, Faridkot, 2016 30. Islam: The issues of Fundamentalism,Fanaticism, Intolerance and Terrorism, Global Journal of Research Analysis, Ahmedabad, Sep., 2016 31. Paradigm and Paradoxes in the Study of Religion, Indian Journal of Research, Ahmedabad, Sep., 2016 32. Interfaith Dialogue for Peace and Harmony(Islamic Perception), Indian Journal of Applied Research, Ahmedabad, Oct., 2016 33. Globalization and Muslims, IRA-International Journal of Management and Social Sciences, Chd,Nov., 2016 34. Kashaful Mahjoob: Sankhaip Jaan Pehchaan, Guru Teg Bhadur Journal of Religious Studies, Sri Teg Bahdur Khalsa College Anandpur Sahab, July 2015 35. Riyasat : Itihasik Servkhan Sufi Sikh Rewytan da Sandarw Vich, Proceeding of Punjab History Conference, Publication Bureau, Punjabi University Patiala, Feb 27-28 March, 2015 36. Review Article ‘Islam: Sidhant ate Sikhia’, S. Ekam, Amritsir, Ank-13, june 2015. 37. ‘Ruhani Ate Samji Sarbulandi Da Islamc Nazaria’, Proceding of National Seminar on Socio-Spiritual Concerns of Religion, Dept. of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, P.U.P, 2015. 38. ‘Islam Vich Talim Di Ahemiat’ (Seminar Proceeding), Educational Ethics and the Role of Religion (Seminar Proceeding), Department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2015 39. ‘Sufiwad Da Aarambh’, Samajik Vigyan Pattar, Sufi Sangeet Vishesh Ank December 2014 40. Composite Culture of Punjab’, Sufism and Indian, Heritage, Punjabi University Patiala, 2014 41. ‘Environmental Understanding in Islam’, The Journal of Religion and Sikh Studies, Sri Guru Granth Sahib world University, Fatehgarh Sahib, 2014 42. ‘Farid Bani Vich Bharti Ate Sami Dharman Da Sumail’, Sheikh Farid Rachna, Sidhantik Ate Itihasik Paripekh, National Book Trust, 2014 43. ‘Islam Vich Naitikta Da Sankalap’, Dharam Aadhiyan Pathrika, Guru Nanak Adhyan Vibhag, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2013 10 44. ‘Baba Nanak: Mazhab Ate Falsifa: Islam De Vidvana Di Nazar Vich’, (Proceeding), Guru Nanak Dev’s Contribution to India Philosophy, Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 22-23 November, 2013 45. ‘Islam vich Natikta da Sankalp’, Dharam Adhyan Patrika, Annual, Guru Nanak Dev Uni. Amritsar, 2013. 46. ‘The Concept of Personality in Islam’, Inter Religions Insight, U.K. 2013, 47. ‘Environmental Wisdom in Islam’, Environmental Issues: Spiritual Solutions, Khalsa College Patiala, 2012

48. ‘Islam and Subaltern’, The Journal of Religion and Sikh Studies, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fatehgarh Sahib, 2012 49. ‘Islam and Subaltern’, Subaltern Revival Movements (Seminar Proceeding), Guru Nanak University, Amritsar, 2012 50. ‘Guru Nanak Dev Ji Ate Muslman’ (Anter Dharmik Sanwad), Guru Nanak Travels and Interfaith Dialogue (Seminar Proceeding), Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2012 51. ‘Woman in Islamic Thought’, Status and Role of Women in World Religions(Seminar proceedings), Guru Nanak Dev Uni. Amritsar 2010 52. ‘Globalization and Muslims: Concerns and Contradictions’, Global Concerns and World Religions Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 2010 53. “Inter-Faith Understanding: a Quranic Perspective", Islam and Modern Age, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 2009 54. ‘Inter Faith Engagement-Qur’anic Perception’, Inter Religious Insight, A Journal of Dialogue and Engagement, U.K. 2008 55. ‘Interfaith Understanding and the Koran’, Journal Islam and the Modern Age, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. 2008 56. Sri Guru Granth Sahib A social And Textual Appraisal, Journal of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2008 57. Boo- Shah kalander, Guru Nanak and his Contemporaries(Seminar Proceedings), Guru Nanak Dev Uni. Amritsar, 2007 58. Sufimat ka Aarambhik Safar or Wartman, (), New Delhi, 2007. 59. The Mission of Guru Nank in the writings of Allama Iqbal, Journal of Sikh Studies, Sri Guru Granth Sahib World University, Fateh Garh Sahib, 2007. 60. ‘Khalifa’, Punjabi Baal Vishvakosh, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006. 61. ‘Roza’, Punjabi Baal Vishvakosh, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006. 62. ‘Hazrat Mohammed’, Punjabi Baal Vishvakosh, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006. 63. ‘Hazrat Musa’, Punjabi Baal Vishvakosh, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2006. 64. ‘Gender Equity and Islam’, D.P. Singh and Manjit Singh (ed.) Woman and Empowerment, Chandigarh: Unistar books Pvt. Ltd. 2005. 65. ‘Pavittar Qur`an Ate : Ik Jaan Pachhan’, Nanak Parkash Patrika, Vishav Dharam Granth, Vishes Ank, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2005. 11 66. ‘Ethical Concerns in Islam’, Islam and the Modern Age, 2005. 67. ‘Hazrat Muhmmad’, Punjabi Vishvakosh, Bhasha Vibhag, Punjab, Patiala, 2005.

68. ‘Islam: The Religion of Peace and Harmony’, National Integration and Communal Harmony, Baltej Singh Mann (ed.), Patiala: Punjabi University, 2004. 69. ‘Bharti Samaj Vich Sikh Dharam De Parkash Punj Shri Guru Nanak Dev ji Da Sathan’, Sach Khand Pattar, Nander, Maharastra, January, 2002. 70. ‘Bharti Sanskirti Vich Saien Miyan Mir’, Punjab Today, (Monthly) Patiala: April, 2002.

71. ‘Saien Miyan Mir in Muslim and Sikh Tradition’, Islam and the Modern Age, Vol. XXXIII No. 2, May 2002, New Delhi 72. ‘Saien Miyan Mir’, Punjabi Tribune, 23rd May, 2002. 73. ‘The Concept of Morality in Religion’, Sach Khand Patra, July, 2002. 74. ‘Ramzan Ate Id Di Samajik Mahatta’, Daily Ajit, 17 Dec, 2001. 75. ‘Urdu Adad Men Sufion Aur Santon Ka Paigham’, the Daily Hind Samachar, Jalandhar, 30 October, 2000. 76. ‘Peer-e-Shkar Ganj-Sheikh Baba Farid’, Chardi Kala, Patiala, October, 1998. 77. ‘Meo Muslim Aur Mewat: Ek Ijmali Taaruf’, Islam Aur Asri-Jadeed, July 1996, New Delhi. 78. ‘Mewati Lok Geeto Ka Adabi Jaiza’, the Daily Qaumi Awaz, 16, August, 1995. 79. ‘Al-Meo (The Great Mewati)’, Meo Darpan, Indore, November, 1995.

PARTICIPATION/PRESENTATION IN SEMINARS AND CONFERENCES: NATIONAL & INTERNATIONAL

1. Paper presented as Resource Person on topic "Spirtuality , Sufism & Islam" at UGC Human Resource Development Centre, Guru Jambeshwar University of Science & Technology, Hisar, Haryana on 19-7-2019. 2. Chaired a Technical Session in South Asian History Conference at Dept. of History, Punjabi University, Patiala on 1-3 February 2019. 3. Paper presented entitled Guru Nanak's Thought: Contemporary Concerns at Guru Gobind Singh Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 28 November, 2018. 4. Workshop on Hermeneutics of Guru Nanak Bani at Guru Gobind Singh Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 17 Deceber, 2018. 5. Seminar on Guru Nanak Dev Ji: Pioneer of Interfaith Dlg. at Guru Gobind Singh Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 13 Deceber, 2018. 6. Seminar on Islam Baba Nanak and Contemporary Muslim Society. at Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh Studies, Chandigarh. Sahitra Akademi on 06-07 Deceber, 2018. 7. Paper presented entitled Relevance of Guru Nanak Dev ji's Teachings in Guru Nanak Dev Ji at college for Women, Delhi on March 2018 8. As Resource Person on Seminar 'Guru Granth Guru Granth Saheb wich Chetna da Sankalp ' at BSSJ Gurmat Sangeet Acad. Amritsar. 12 9. Paper presented entitled ' Goya: Shakhshiyat Ate Shayiri', in International Seminar on 550th Birth Anniversary of Baba Nanak at Badni Kalan on 21-23 September, 2018. 10. Acted as Resource Person in the National Seminar on Guru Gobind Singh organized by GGS Chair, CUP, Bathinda on 19 November, 2018. 11. Paper presented entitled 'Composite Culture of Punjab and the Question of Sikh Identity in the Current Scenario', in National Seminar on 'Minority Issues, Challenges and Responses' at Institute of Sikh Studies, Chandigarh on 2-3 December 2017.

12. Paper presented entitled 'AL-RUH AND AL-NAFS: The concept of Soul and Spirit', at Guru Gobind Singh Bhawan, Dept. of Religious Studies, PUP on 27 December, 2017. 13. Paper presented entitled ' Guru Nanak's Philosophy of Life: Islamic Perception' in 32nd Annual Seminar on 'Guru Nanak Dev's Philosophy of Life : Contemporary Context' in Department of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, on 22-23 Nov. 2017 14. Delegate and Discussant at two Days National Urdu Seminar, Punjab Urdu Academy, Malerkotla, 09/11/2017 15. Delivered an Invited Lecture on 'Qura'n: An Introducton' at Gurmat College Patiala, 28/04/2017. 16. Attended and Paper presented entitled 'The Concept of in Qura'n' in two days conference on ton Khalsa Tak', Baba Sucha singh Gurmat Sangeet Academy, Amritsar on 30/09/2017. 17. Participated as discussant in National Seminar on ‘The Impact of Ramayan on Ancient Literature’ organized by Maharishi Valmiki Chair, Punjabi University, Patiala, 28-29 March, 2017 18. Attended and paper presented entitled, ‘Islamic Response to Ecology’ in National Seminar on ‘Religious response towards the environment’ organized by the Commission for Religious Harmony,Chd. 4th April, 17 19. Attended and paper presented entitled, Uthman Hujwery and Kashful Mehjub, in seven day workshop on 'Religious Thinkers of the World', organized by Dr. Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra, Dehradun, Punjabi University, Patiala on 22-28 March, 2017. 20. Attended and paper presented entitled, ‘Response of Muslims to the Clarian Call of Guru Gobind Singh’ in National Seminar on 'Guru Gobind Singh: Life and Contribution' organized by Dr. Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra, Dehradun, Punjabi University, Patiala on 13-14 February 2017. 21. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Muslims in Sikh Movement’ in National Conference on Wah Wah Guru Gobind Singh aape Gur Chela, S.G.G.S. Dept., Punjabi University, 23-25 Dec. 2016. 22. Presented Paper on Qualities of Good Leader, on Interfaith National Conference at Dept. of Religious St. Khalsa College Patiala on 10 sept 2016 23. Presented paper on Guru Gobind Singh & His contribution to this contemporary society Dept. of Guru Nanak Sikh St. PU Chandigarh 27-28 october 2016. 24. Presented paper on The social implications of Quranic approaches to interfaith understanding, on Importance of Inter-Religious Understandings at Magadh Univ. Bodhgaya 24-25 September 2016 25. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Sufi Concept of Wilayat and Gurmat’ in International Sufi Conference on 'Tradition of Welayat in Sufism' Organised by Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 14-15 Dec., 2016 13 26. Participated as disscustant in National Seminar on Giyani Dit Singh, GGS Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 13-9-2016 27. Paper presented entitled, ‘Prayer in Islam’ national Conference on The Concept of Prayer in World Religions’ Jawadi Taksal, Ludhina, 24 Nov, 2016 28. Paper presented entitled, ‘ Islam and Social Welfare’ national Conference on World religions and Social Welfare’ Jawadi Taksal, Ludhina 29 may, 2016

29. Paper presented entitled ‘Interfaith Dialogue-Islamic Perception’ in International conference on ‘Interfaith Dialogue for peace and harmony, by Sri Guru Granth Sahib University Fateh Garah Sahib, dated 19-20 April, 2016 30. Participated and paper presented ‘Sikh Dharm Naal Sambandhit Muslim Shakhshiat: Ik Sarvekhn’ in 48th Punjab History Conference, by Department of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, 4th – 6th March 2016 31. Participated as discussnt in Two day National Seminar on Philosophical Study of Yoga-Vashistha dated 3-4 March 2016, Valmiki Chair, PU, Patiala. 32. Participated and paper presented ‘Indo-central Asia Cross Culture Presentation of Islamic Mystical Ideas: The case Study of Saien Miyan Mir Qadri’ on 3 day International seminar, by Department of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi and Welayat Foundation New Delhi dated 13-15 February 2016. 33. Participated and paper presented ‘Islam and Inter-Religious Dialogue’ on Interfaith Dialogue by Department of Philosophy Kurukshetra University, Kurukshetra dated 15 march 2016. 34. Participated and paper presented ‘ Fundamentalism and Terrorism: Islamic view Point’ in National conference on Emerging issues in Religion, by Department of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University Patiala, dated 23-24 February 2016 35. Participated and paper presented ‘Problems of Religious Minorities and their Remedies’ in National seminar on Issues and Challenges before Minorities by Department of Distance Education, Punjabi University Patiala dated 17 December 2015. 36. Participated and paper presented ‘ Relevance of Sufi Philosophy to Create World Peace’ in Philosophy Teachers Meet of North-western Zone on The Crises of Multiple identities in the Contemporary World, by Department of Guru Nank Studies, GNDU dated 29 to 31 December 2015. 37. Participated and paper presented ‘ The Basis of Sufism in Relevance of World Peace’ in 5th International Sufi Conference on Sufism & World Peace by Baba Faried Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University Patiala dated 9-10 November 2015. 38. Participated and paper presented ‘Anekant: A Dialogue on Human Concerns-Islamic Perspective’ in national Seminar on Anekant: a Dialogue on Human concerns by Jain Vishnu Bharti University Institute Ladnun dated 26-27 November 2015. 39. Participated and paper presented ‘Islam da Aurat Prati Nazriya’, in National Interfaith conference on Women’s rights, Responsibilities and Empowerment by Sri Guru Teg Bahadur Khalsa College, (Pb.) October 2015. 40. Participated and paper presented ‘Islam Vich Raj Da Sankalap’ in National Seminar on Raj da Sikh Sankalp, by Guru Granth Sahib Adhiyan Vibhag, Punjabi University, Patiala, 30-31 March, 2015. 14 41. Participated 10th four Day’s Annual Conference on World Philosophy: Analytical Study, Naad Pargash, Amritsar, 23-26 Jan. 2015 42. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Islam Vich Talim Di Ahemiat’, National Seminar on Educational Ethics and the Role of Religion, Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 26-27, February 2015

43. Attended Tenth – Four day National Conference Vishav Darshan: Samikhyatmak Adhiyan (Part-3) Organised by Naad Pargas, Sri Amritsar, on 23-26 January 2015 44. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Roohani Ate Samaji Sarbulandi Da Islami Nazaria’ in national Seminar on Socio-Spiritual Concerns of Religion, Organised by Prof. Harbans Singh Dept. of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 9-10 March 2015 45. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Suharwardi Silsile Di Kukhon Janmi Riyast Malerkotla’ in Punjab History Conference organized by Dept. of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 27th February – 1st March 2015 46. Participated in 31st International Punjabi Vikas Conference, ‘Punjabi Bhasha, Sahit Ate Samaj DaVishavi Sarup’, Organised by Punjabi Basha Vikas Vibhag, Punjabi University, Patiala, 14-16 January, 2015 47. Mithe Hargun Gao Jind Too, Akasvani Jalandhar, February, 2015 48. Allah Pakam Pak He, Akasvani Jalandhar, February, 2015 49. Attended and paper presented entitled, ‘Islam Vich Aurat Da Mukam’ in National Seminar entitled Role of Religion in Women Empowerment organized by Dr. Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra, Dehradun, Punjabi University, Patiala on 12-13 February 2014 50. Attended National Seminar ‘Aadunik Bharat Ki Samsayain Aur Vadik Samadhan’, Organised by Dept. of Sanskrit & Pali, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 4-5 November, 2014 51. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Composite Culture of Punjab’ in Punjab History Conference organized by Dept. of Punjab Historical Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala,on 14-16 March, 2014 52. Paper Presented entitled ‘Bhai Gurdas Ate Zaid Bin Sabit’ in National Seminar on Bhai Gurdas da Rachna Sansar, GGS. Dept., 2014 53. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Sufism and Sikhism’ in International Sufi Conference Organised by Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 9-10 December, 2014 54. Participated in 3rd International Sufi Conference on ‘Sufi Saints of Undivided Punjab’ Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 4-5 March, 2014 55. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Bhai Nanad Lal Goya Da Ruhani Tasawwur’ in National Seminar on Bhai Nand Lal Goya: Jivan Ate Sakhsiat, organized by GGSD of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 11 March, 2014 56. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Understanding The True Spirit of Islam’ in National Seminar on Religious Founders and their Philosophies, organized by GGSD of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 11-12 November 2014 57. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Bhai Nand Lal Goya Da Tasawur-e-Hayat’ in Two day National Seminar on Guru Gobind Singh Ji Ka Darbari Shayar Bhai Nand Lal Goya, organized by Sher 15 Mohd. Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu, Persian & Arabic (Punjabi University) Malerkotla, 16-17 April, 2014 58. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Religious Understanding and Holy Quran’ in International Seminar on Religious Understanding and Social Harmony, Department of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University, Patiala. 5-7 March, 2014

59. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Baba Nanak Mazhab Ate Falsafa (Islam De Vidvana Di Nazar Vich), in National Seminar Guru Nanak Dev’s Contribution to Indian Philosophy Organised by Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University Amritsar on 22-23 Nov 2013. 60. ‘Globalization and Muslims (The Perception of Said Nursi)’, Islam and the Modernity The Perspective of said Nursi, Jamia Millia Islmia, New Delhi,10 Jan. 2013 61. The Concept of Personality in Islam, 'The Role of Religions in the Personality development', G.G.S. Dept of Religious studies, Punjabi Uni. Patiala, 22-23 Jan. 2013. 62. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Concept of Service in Islam’ in National Seminar on The Concept of Service in world Religions, organized by Punjabi University Dr. Balbir Singh Sahitya Kendra, Dehradun, 14-15 Feb. 2013 63. Participated in International Conference on ‘Socio-Economic Changes in South Asia’ , Centre for South West Asia Study, Punjabi University, Patiala, 25-26 Sept. 2013 64. Chaired and convened a session in National Seminar on Jainism, G.G.S. Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 6-7 December 2013 65. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Guru Granth Sahib Da Natik Sansar Islam Ate Guru Nanak De Sandarbh Vich’ in National Conference on Guru Granth Sahib Da Natik Sansar, S.G.G.S. Dept., Punjabi University, Patiala, 10-13 Dec. 2013 66. Participated in 6th International Punjabi Conference on Punjabi University, Patiala, 30 April –1st May, 2013 67. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Muslim Wishwas ate Bandgi De Tarikey: Guru Nanak Dev Ji Di Nazar Vich’ in National Seminar on Pluralistic & Dialogical Tradition in Sikh Religion & History, organized by GGSD of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 16-17 January, 2012 68. Attended and Paper presented entitled ‘Guru Nanak Ate Muslman: Antar Dharmik Sanbandh’, in national Seminar Guru Nanak’s Travels and Interfaith Dialogue. Organised by Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar, 22-23 November 2012 69. Attended and Chaired the Session in an international Urdu seminar on ‘Mashaheer-e-Urdu Ki Ek Sadi’ Organised by Punjab, University Patiala, 7-8 November 2012 70. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Tasawwuf-e-Islam Ke Punjab Par Asrat’ in National Seminar Tasawwuf Aur Punjab organized by Punjab Urdu Academy, Malerkotla, 31st October- 1st November, 2012 71. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Guru Nanak Bani Vich Islam Ate Muslman’ in National Seminar Sri Guru Granth Sahib Di Manavta Nu den organized by ‘Sri Guru Granth Sahib Adhyan Vibhag, Punjabi University, Patiala, on 3-4 Sept. 2012 72. Attended as delegate Fifth Sarab Bharti Punjabi Conference Organised by Punjabi University, Patiala, on 30 April- 1st May 2012 73. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Sufism and Composite Culture of Punjab’, In international Sufi Conference on Sufism and Composite Culture of India, organized by Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies in 16 Collaboration with ICHR (Govt. of India) & Sufi foundation, Punjabi University, Patiala, on November 5-6, 2012

74. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Baba Nanak Da Tasawur-e-Akhlaq’ in National Conference on Punjab Jiounda Guran De Naam Te, organized by organized by Guru Granth Sahib Adhain Vibhag, Punjabi University, Patiala, 17-19 October, 2012 75. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘The Study of Comparative Religion its Importance and Implications’, International Seminar on Comparative Religion: Retrospect and Prospect, organized by Centre for the Study of Comparative Religion and Civilizations, J.M.I., New Delhi, 2012 76. Paper presented ‘Position of Women in Islamic Thought’, National Seminar on Status and Role of Women in World Religions, Dept. Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak dev University, Amritsar, 2012 77. Paper presented ‘Islam and Subaltern’, International Seminar on Subaltern Revival Movements in World Religions, Dept. Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak dev University, Amritsar, 2012 78. Paper presented entitled ‘Guru Nanak ate Musalman: antar Dharmic Sanvand’, in National Seminar on Guru Nanak’s Travels and Interfaith Dialogue, Dept. Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak dev University, Amritsar, 2012 79. ‘Arabic Persian Terminology in Sri Guru Granth Sahib’, National Seminar on Historical, Linguistic, Cultural & Literary Relation between Persian & Punjabi, NSMK Institute of Advance Studies in Urdu Persian& Arabic, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012 80. Discussant in National Conference on Challenges before National Integration and Communal Harmony in India, SGBT National Integration Chair, Punjabi University, Patiala.2012 81. Paper presented entitled ‘Position of Women in Islam’, in National Seminar on Mainstreaming Gender: Issues and Challenges, Women’s Studies Centre, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2012 82. ‘Composite Culture of Punjab Muslim-Sikh Interface’, 72nd Session, of the Indian History Congress, Punjabi University, Patiala. 2012 83. ‘Environmental Ethics in Islam’, in National Seminar on Applied Ethics: Emerging Issues and Response of World Religions, Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar. 26-27 Sept. 2012 84. Paper Presented entitled ‘Environmental Wisdom in Islam’ in Interfaith National Conference on Environment Management, Khalsa College Patiala, 2012 85. Paper Presented entitled ‘Bharti dharma Parampara wich Guru Nanak Devji da Sathan’ in national Seminar on Punjab jiwanda Gur’an de Na te, Shri Guru Grath Sahib Dept., Punjabi University, Patiala, 2011. 86. Paper Presented entitled ‘Sufism and Composit Culture of Punjab’, in 2nd International Sufi Conference Organized by Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala. 2011 87. Paper Presented entitled ‘Guru Garanth Sahib ate bharti Musalman’ in National Seminar on Guru Garanth Sahib di Manawta nu Den”, Dept. of Shri Guru Grath Sahib Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 2011 88. Paper Presented entitled ‘Sufism in Qur’anic Perception’ in National Seminar on Sufism and its Relevance in the Contemporary Society, Baba Farid Centre for Sufi Studies,Punjabi University, Patiala,2011 89. Paper Presented entitled ‘Nirmal Sanpardaye Muslim Darishtikon’ in National Seminar on Nirmal Sampardaye da Gurmat Sahit Wich Yogdan, Dept of GGS Studies, Punjabi Uni. Patiala, 2011 17 90. Paper Presented entitled ‘Miyan Mir: A Symbol of Communal Harmony’ in Inernational Seminar on Relevance of the Teachings of Sain Miyan Mir and other Sufi saints of Punjab, GGS Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi Uni. Patiala. 2009

91. Paper Presented entitled ‘Punjabi Sahit wich Sami vichar’ in National Seminar on Sahit Path: Addiyan ate Adhiapan, S.G.A.D. College, Khadur Sahib.2009 92. Paper Presented entitled ‘Sri Guru Granth Sahib : A Textual Appraisal in the Light of its Arabic-Persian Terminology’ in National seminar on “Guru Granth Sahib wich Manavta da Sandesh” organized by Guru Tegh Bahadur National Integration Chair & Khalsa College, Patiala, Oct 4, 2008 93. Paper Presented entitled ‘Religion and Social Harmony’ in National Seminar on Sri Guru Granth Sahib and world Faith organized by Gobind Sadan, Delhi, Oct 18-19, 2008 94. Attended and Chaired the Session in National Seminar on ‘Sri Guru Granth Sahib’ organized by Sikh Students federation at Nanded Sahib, Oct 25-26,2008 95. Attended and Paper presented entitled ‘Interfaith Understanding : A Qur`anic Perspective’ in National seminar on Ethical Concerns of the World Religions organized by Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on Feb 22-23,2008 96. Participated in International Conference on Religion and Human Social Responsibility organized by Dept of Encyclopedia of Sikhism on 26-28 feb, 2008 97. Attended and Paper presented entitled ‘Globalization and Muslim Religious Motivations’ in International Seminar on “Globalism, Concept, Trends and Movements in Different Faith Communities” organized by the Christian Institute for Religious Studies, Batala, Punjab on 31st March 2008 98. Attended and Paper presented entitled ‘Mast Darvesh Bu-Ali Shah Qalander’ in National seminar on Guru Nanak and his Contemporaries organized by Dept. of Guru Nanak Studies, Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar on Oct 25-26,2007 99. Attended and Paper presented entitled ‘The Mission of Guru Nanak in the writings of Sir ’ in national seminar on Contribution of Guru Nanak Dev to the Indian Social & Religious Thought organized by UGC centre for Guru Nanak Studies, Deptt. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, February 1-2, 2007. 100. Attended and Paper presented entitled ' in Historical Perspective: A Theological Approach' in 67th session of Indian History Congress held on 10-12 March, 2007 at Farook College, Calicut University, Calicut. 101. Participated in National Seminar on Decline of Buddhism in India organized by UGC Centre for Buddhist Studies, Deptt. of Religious, Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 31 March – 1 April, 2007. 102. Attended and Paper presented entitled 'The Impact of Sufi Sants on the Punjab with particular reference to 'Sain Miyan Mir' in “66th Session of the Indian History Congress” held from 28th to 30th January 2006 at Vishwa Bharti, Shanti Niketan. 103. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Budhism in Punjab: Past and Present’, organized by UGC Centre Buddhist Studies, Guru Gobind Singh Deptt. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 28-29, March 2006. 104. Organized Philosophy Day on the topic ‘The Clash of Civilization and World Religion’, Dept. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 18 November 2006. 18 105. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Concept of Time in World Religion’ organized by Deptt. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 6-7 February 2005.

106. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Ethical and Religious Concerns in the World Today’ organized by Deptt. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala on 15-16 February 2005. 107. Participated in International Seminar on ‘Guru Granth Sahib: Formation, Unique Status and Place among Scriptures’, Dept of Religious Studies, Punjabi University, Patiala, 18-20 February 2004 108. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Contribution of Punjab in Development of Urdu Literature’, organized by Deptt. of Persian, Urdu & Arabic, Punjabi University, Patiala, in Feb. 2003. 109. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Representation of Punjab in Urdu Literature’, organization by Nawab Sher Mohd. Khan Institute of Advanced Studies in Urdu & Persian, Malerkotla (Punjabi University, Patiala), March, 2003. 110. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Bihvin Sadi Vich Sikh Chintan Da Vikas (Development of Sikh Thought in 20th Century)’, organized by Deptt. of Religious Studies, Punjabi University Patiala, in January, 2002. 111. Participated in National Seminar on ‘Contribution of Interfaith Work to Social Harmony and World Peace’, organized by Deptt. of Encyclopedia, Punjabi University, Patiala in 10 January, 2002. 112. Participated in International Conference on ‘Ecology and Spirituality as the Unesco-sponsored year of Ecology and Spirituality’, Organized by Deptt. of Encyclopedia of Sikhism, Punjabi University Patiala, 30th January, 2002. 113. Attended and paper presented entitled ‘Islam The Religious of Peace and Harmony’ in National Seminar on Communal Harmony and National Integration, organized by National Integration Chair, Punjabi University, Patiala, in collaboration with National Foundation for Communal Harmony, New Delhi and NSS, in October 2002. 114. Organized Educational Symposium on Illiteracy Eradication, as Secretary H.U.A. in collaboration with Director of Primary Education, Govt. of Haryana, and November, 2002. 115. Attended Annual Conference on Urdu, Organized by National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), Jaipur, July, 2001.

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