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Prof. Dr. MUHAMMAD SHAKIL AUJ Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies University of Karachi, Karachi 75270 Prof. Dr. MUHAMMAD SHAKIL AUJ Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies University of Karachi, Karachi 75270. Direct: 99261655 Tel. 021-99261300 -15 Ext: 2585/2423 [email protected] / ا E-mail: [email protected] Personal information: Father’s Name: Abdul Hameed Khan. Place of Birth: Karachi. Date of Birth: 1-1-1960. Nationality: Pakistani. C.N.I. Card No. 42501-2429372-5. Domicile: Karachi (Sindh). Residence: B-3, Staff Town, University Campus, University of Karachi, Karachi-75270. Mobile: 0300-2236558 Education: Degree/Certificate Year University/Board Division/Class Ph.D. (Islamic Studies). 2000 University of Karachi M.A. (Islamic Studies). 1986 University of Karachi 1st Class 1 st Position M.A. (Journalism). 1990 University of Karachi LL.B. 1992 University of Karachi B.A. 1983 University of Karachi Intermediate (Arts). 1979 Karachi Board Matric (Arts). 1977 Karachi Board. Title of Ph.D. Dissertation “Comparative Study of Eight Selected Urdu Translations of Holy Quran .” Research Interests: Quranic Translations and Commentaries, Hadith, Fiq and Seerat-Un-Nabvi. Experience: 1 • Teaching: Professor (B-21) in the Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi, Karachi from 26 th March, 2010 Professor ( B- 21) in the Department of Quran-o- Sunnah, University of Karachi, Karachi from 12 Sep. 2009 To 25 th March, 2010. Professor ( B- 21) in the Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi, Karachi from 1-1-2007 till 11 Sep. 2009. Professor (B- 20) in the Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi, Karachi from 11-11-2005 to 31-12-2006. Assistant Professor (B-18) in the Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi from 19-12-1997 to 10-11-2005. Lecturer (B-17) in the Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi from 09-02-1995 to 18-02-1997. Lecturer (B-17) in Federal Government Urdu College, Karachi from 01-01-1987 to 08-02-1995. For postgraduate teaching). Research: • Supervising 21 Students Of M.Phil /Ph.D. • 09 Students Of Ph.D And 01 Student Of M.Phil Has Been Awarded A Degree. iii. Administrative: • Dean, Faculty of Islamic Studies, Since 01-02-2012. • Chairman, Dept. Of Islamic Learning, Since 15-12-11. • Director Seerat Chair, University of Karachi, Since 24-03-2012. • Students’ Advisor of Karachi University, From 06-02-2003 to 07-08-2003. • Assistant Students’ Advisor (at University level) from July 1997 to January, 1998. • Assistant Students’ Advisor (at University level) from 22-01-1998 to 2000. • Students’ Advisor (at Department level) with effect from 31-03-2000 to 05-02- 2001. • Member Staff Club Committee of Karachi University from 19-08-2002 to 05- 02-2003. • Member Students’ Advisory Committee Karachi University from 04-09-2002 to 2003 . • Secretary, Masjid Committee, University of Karachi from 09-10-2002 to May 2011. 2 • Member Of High Powered Commission Of University Of Karachi. (The Commission Had The Power To Take Suomotto Action) 20 Nov, 2003. • Incharge Administration, Department of Isl. Learning, University of Karachi, Karachi from 24-03-2004 to Feb. 2006 . • Convener, Seminar Committee of Islamic Learning Department, from 2008 to11th, Sept . 2009 Thesis Examiner : For LL.M. thesis (1997 – 1999). Book Reviewer : For Oxford University Press, Karachi. (2002). Referee: 1. For Research Paper of Research Journal Jihat-ul-Islam, Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of Punjab. 2. for Research Thesis of Department of Islamic Studies, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan. 3. For research paper of research Journal Fikr-o-Nazar, Islamic Research Institute, Internaltioanl Islamic University, Islamabad. Publications: 77 Research Papers. 15 Books and Booklets. 69 General Articles etc. Participation: National Conferences, Seminars, And Workshops----------32 International Conferences------------------------------------------03 Research Supervisor: Degree awarded Students of Ph.D………….……………….12 Thesis Submitted……………………………….……………….06 Under proses for Research..………………….……………….20 M. Phil Degree awarded ……………..……………………….01 Subject Expert: • Member as an Expert of Selection Board for Appointment of Lecturers, Baluchistan University, Quetta. (27-10-2011) • Member as an Expert of Selection Board for Appointment of Lecturers, Shah Latif University, Khairpur, Sukkar. (19-02-2012) • Member of Academic Board for Intermediate Board of Karachi. For three years nominated by Governor of Sindh. (2013) • Chairman of Selection Committee for selection of project Director for the Development Scheme “Establishment of Islamic Research Centre, Karachi” Under the Govt. of Sindh, Auqaf, Religious Affairs, Zakat & Ushr department. (07-05-2013) 3 • Member of Committee on Development of Social Sciences and Humanities in Pakistan (CDSSHP) for a period of 03 years (i.e.w.e.f. June 25. 2013 to June 24, 2016) Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. • Head of Sub Committee for Islamic Studies and Arabic, Higher Education Commission, Islamabad. (for 03 years 2013 to 2016) Panel Expert: Participation as a Religious Scholar On Different T.V. Channels like Geo, ARY NEWS, Hum, ARY (QTV), PTV NEWS, Dunya, AAJ, Sama, News One, And Waqt etc... PRIZES AND HONOURS • Won First Prize In All Pakistan Secondary Schools Writing Competition Organized By Kardex Clinic Lahore. The Decision Was Judged Under The Supervision Of Justice (Retd.) Gul Muhammad Jan, Judge, Lahore High Court. The Title of the Competition Was “National Dress Is the Display of Patriotism and Freedom of Mind." (1977) • Received Rs. 3000/- Cash Prize From Principal And Secretary Board Of Governors, Federal Govt. Urdu College, Karachi (1986) On Securing First Position In M.A. Islamiat. • On Securing 1 st Position in M.A Islamic Studies, An Interview Was Published In Daily “Nawa-e-Waqt,” Karachi On 29 th December 1986. • Awarded Baba-e-Urdu Gold Medal At the College Convocation by the Federal Minister for Education. (1995) • An Interview Was Broadcasted from Radio Pakistan Karachi (26-02-1987) On Securing first Position in M.A. Islamiat. • Worked As An Honorary Chief Editor In Weekly Nida-e-Khalq Karachi. (1991-92) • Awarded Shield For Research By Pakistan Intellectual Forum. (1994) • Awarded Certificate of Participation / Appreciation For Participation in the National Seerat Conference, 1995 By The Department of Islamic Learning, University of Karachi. (1995) • Worked As An Honorary Chief Editor In Monthly Journal “Fikr-e-Purharvi”. (1997) • An Appreciation Letter Was Issued On Participation As A Scholar In An International Conference At Islamabad From Dr.Zafar Ishaq Ansari, Director General, Islamic Research Institute International Islamic University, Islamabad on 27 th October 1998. • An Interview Was Published In Daily Jang (30-06-2000) On Receiving Ph.D. Degree In Islamic Studies. • Awarded Praised Shield By Tariq Ibn Ziyad College, Shah Faisal Colony, Karachi On Receiving Ph. D. Degree. • Awarded Certificate Of Participation As A Coordinating Professor To The World Environment Day Declamation Competition, Youth – The Champions Of Blue Revolution’ Organized By Foundation For ‘Progress’ In Collaboration With University Of Karachi, Departments Of Education, Environment And Alternate Energy, Govt. Of Sindh. (2003) 4 • Awarded Certificate Of Participation In A Workshop On “Teaching Methodologies” Organized By Department Of Mass Communication, University of Karachi In Collaboration With The National Institute Of Public Administration, Karachi. (2003) • A Letter Of Appreciation was Issued As A Member Of The Convocation Committee, From The Vice-Chancellor Of University Of Karachi on 7 th March 2003. • An Interview Was Published As An Islamic Research Scholar In Monthly "Sugar" Lahore. (April, 2004) • A Certificate Was Awarded At Interactive Lecture As A Guest Speaker On 3 rd Nov, 2004 At Dow Medical College, Dow University Of Health And Sciences. • Chief Editor And Publisher Of Quarterly Research Journal “Al-Tafseer” Karachi From January 2005 Till Date • Chairman “Ifta Council,” Jameya Islamiya Corewal Trust Jekab Lain Karachi. • Member of Advisory Board and Editorial Board of Quarterly Journal “Ijtihad” Islamic Ideological Council, Islamabad 2007 till Date. • Member of Board of Studies, Federal University of Arts, Sciences and Technology 2007. ( For 3 Years ) • A Certificate Was Awarded At An International Conference As A Speaker, Under The Title Of “Islam And Current Economic Issues” On 1 st & 2 nd June 2007, At Islamabad Organized By The Council Of Islamic Ideology. • An Interview Was Published As An Islamic Research Scholar In Daily “Ummat,” Karachi. (30-09-2008) • Member Academic Council Of Jamea Minhaj-ul-Quran, Karachi, 2009 Till Date. • Participated As A Judge For Competition Of Essay Writing On “Ittihad-e-Aalam-e- Islami” Organized By Iranian Cultural Centre, Karachi In April 2009 • A Shield Was Awarded In Service Of Holy Quran “In Memory Of Makhdom Nuh Sarwar Halai By Iranian Cultural Centre, Karachi on 20 th Oct. 2009. • A Self-Written Book Named As “Quran Majeed Kay Aat Muntakhib Urdu Tarajim Ka Taqabuli Jaiza” Has Been Included In The Syllabus Of Islamic Learning Department, University Of Karachi.(January 2010) • Member Of The Academic Committee Of The Board Of Secondary Education, Karachi For A Period Of Two Years From September 20 th , 2009. • Took the charge as an Editor of Urdu section “Journal of Islamic Studies” 2010. • Participated As A Guest Speaker In Meelad-Un-Nabi Program At The City Model School, Block-15, Federal-B Area, On 20-02-10. • Participated As A Guest Speaker On The Topic Of “Irfan-Ul-Quran” ( Urdu Translation By Prof. Dr. M. Tahir-ul-Qadri, At Arts Council, Karachi On 21-02-10 • As a Chief Guest In “Qiraat-o-Naat Competition Ceremony” At Govt. Khursheed Girls College, Shah Faisal Colony Karachi Held On 22-02-10. • As A Guest Speaker Mehfil-e-Meelad, Held By the Dean of Science, At the Faculty Hall on 04-03-2010. • Participated As A Chief Guest At Convocation Ceremony 2009, H.M.H Montessori, and Teachers Training School, Under The Management Of Al-Alam Education And Welfare Trust (Regd.) Karachi ON 20 th March, 2010. • Participated As A Guest Speaker At Hotel Mehran On Mehfil-e-Meelad, Under The Organization Of Habib Bank Workers Front Of Pakistan (CBA) On 25-03-2010.
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