name: syed ali mohammad naqvi
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PROFESSOR ALI MOHAMMAD NAQVI
Name: Syed Ali Mohammad Naqvi
Father’s Name : Late Prof. Allama Ali Naqi Naqvi
Department Name:
Department of Shia Theology
Designation Professor
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
B. Th. (Theology), First Division, First Position, Aligarh Muslim University, 1971
M.A. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 1971
M.Th. (Master of Theology), First Division, , Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,
1973
ACADEMIC EMINENCE,
28 Published works in the Persian, English, Arabic and other languages.
Books translated in Arabic, Kurdish, Turkish, German, French and English.
Visited USA , and other countries in International conferences, workshops and
seminars.
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND AFFILIATIONS:
Teaching and Administrative Positions :
Professor, Department of Shia Theology
Chairman, Department of Shia Theology, A.M.U. (for 8 years)
Dean, Faculty of Theology ( for two terms 4 years)
Senior Dean of the University (Twice)
Acting Vice Chancellor of A.M.U)
Acting Director of UGC Staff College
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Professional Affiliations:
Member, University Academic Council (Three times-)
Member University Executive Council ( 2 Times )
Member University Court (Three Times
Home Address: 19, National Colony, Ameer Nishan, Aligarh, India
PUBLICATIONS:
(a) Books:
HISTORY OF SOCIAL THOUGHT IN ISLAM,
(Edited) 06.01. 2017-
INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY OF RELIGION,
2016
FIQH W FUQAHA DAR HIND (Persian ( Iran Culture House,
Delhi, 2015
TAFSIR W MUFASSIRAN DAR HIND, 2014
INTRODUCTION TO MUSLIM SPIRIRUALITY,
THEOLOGY AND PHILOSOPHY
PRINCIPLES OF ISLAMIC ECONOMICS, 2014 (Edited)
SAIRI DAR ANDISHAE DEENI_E_HIND (volume 2)
o Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2012
(A study of the Modern Indian Religious Thought fromRaja Ram
Mohan Roy to Dr Radhakrishnan in about 600 pages)
SAIRI DAR ANDISHAE DEENI_E_HIND (volume 1)
Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2011
(A study of the Indian Religious Thought from Veda to Gita from a
comparative perspective in about 600 pages)
ISLAM: THE MIDDLE WAY
IIDE Publications, Delhi 2010
(Commentary of 2nd
Juz of the Qur‟an)
NAHJUL BALAGHA AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Edited)
Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2009
THE MEANING OF THE HOLY QUR'AN (Part One)
IIDE Publications, Delhi 2008
With translation, transliteration, notes and commentary.
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A MANUAL OF ISLAMIC BELIEFS AND PRACTICE,
Revised Edition Ansariyan, Qom, 2007
1st Edition The Muhammadi Trust, London, 1990
JAMIA SHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) (Farsi)
Wizarate Amozish, Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
Text-Book for Teachers From Islamic Point of View prescribed in
Danishgahe Tarbiyate Moallim, Iran , for many years Iran
JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 11I
(Farsi) Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale suwwum for many years)
JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 11 (Farsi)
Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale Duwwum for many years)
JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 1 (Farsi)
Tehran, 1361 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale Awwal for many years)
AL ITJĀH-AL-GHARBĪ (Arabic)
Tehran, Sazmane Tablighat, )
JĀME'E SHINĀSĪ GHARBGARĀEE Jild 2 (Islam and the West)
Amīr Kabīr Publication, Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
(This is a study of the impact of West on social, cultural, political and
economic life in Muslim societies)
JĀME'E SHINĀSĪ GHARBGARĀEE JILD 1
A Study of the Stages of Westernization,Westoxication and Revival
Amīr Kabīr Publication, Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender
(This is about Islamic response to the challenge of West and postulates
Three Stage Theory)
ISLAM AND NATIONALISM (English)
Islamic Propagation Organization, Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender
ISLAM WA MILLĪ GARĀEE (Farsi)
Daftare Nashre Farhange Islāmī, Tehran 1360, Iranian Calender
AL-ISLAM WAL QAUMIYAH (Arabic)
Sāzmāne Tablīghāte Islāmī, 1404 A.H
L,ISLAM ET LE NATIONALISME OU LE NATIONALISME
SELON L'ISLAM (French
Organisation pour la Propagandee Islamique
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ISLAM VE MILLIETE CILIK (Turkish)
Islāmi Teblig Teŝkilati
ESLAAM WA MILLIETE KHWAAZEE (Kurdish
Sāzmāne Tablīghāte Islāmī,, Tehran
IQBAL'S PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION ( Farsi)
(Nazariyāte Iqbal dar sisteme Āmūzishī wa Farhangī-e-Islam)
FARHANGE ISTELAHATE ISLAMI
A DICTINARY OF ISLAMIC TERMINOLOGY (Arabic-English)
Intisharate Islami, ,Tehran, 1364 Iranian Calender
THE RELIGIOUS THOUGHT OF ALLAMA IQBAL (Farsi)
Intisharate Islami, Tehran, 1986
OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES
AWARDS WON
• IRANIAN AWARD
In a ceremony held in the Conference Hall of National Museum of ICCR, New Delhi, the
Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Rahim Mashaei who was visiting
India, conferred the Iranian Vice Presidential Award upon Professor S. Ali Mohammad
Naqvi. Professor of Theology at Aligarh Muslim University for his works in the field of
Theological and Islamic Studies. The Award was also conferred on Professor
Azarmidukht Safavi, Professor of Persian at A.M.U. for her contribution in Persian
Studies
• AMU AWARD FOR BRINGING LAURALS TO THE UNIVERSITY
On 26th January 2009, the University gave AMU Award from bringing Laurels , to
Professor Ali Mohammad Naqvi.
• ALLAMA MUTAHHARI AWARD 2008
First Allama Mutahhari Award was conferred on Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqvi by Iran
Culture House in the years 2008
HONOURARY CITIZENSHIP OF LOUISVILLE CITY, UNITED STATES of
America
This Honour was bestowed by the Mayor of Louisville
PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS
COUNTRY DATE Topic & Description
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Jakarta, Indonesia
2012- July 14-15
Presented a Paper on Importance and History of Sayyids in
India , in International Seminar on Role of Alawiyeen „
organized by Centre of Religious Studies, Indonesia
Qom, Iran 2011 26th July
Gave a Lecture on Currents in Contemporary Indian
Religious Thought, In University of Comparative Religion,
Qom Iran
Tehran, Iran 2011 24-25th July
Presented a Paper on Interfaith Understanding and Muslim
Unity, In the International Seminar organized by Majmae
Taqreebe Islami, Tehran
New Delhi India
2011 12th March
Presented Paper on An Interpretive Study of Imam Jafare
Sadiq „s Life in Seminar organized by Iran Culture House,
New Delhi
New Delhi India
2011 5-6th March
Presented Paper on „ Three Perspectives in Ethics-Idealism,
Materialism and Realism in International Seminar on
Comparative Ethics organized by Delhi Branch of Al-
Mostafa International University
Bangkok, Thailand
2010 October 27-28
Participated . international Religious Leaders Consultation
program held in Bangkok organized by Interfaith Coalition
New Delhi, India
2010 11th April
Presented a Paper on „Theology of Peace building in
Islam‟,in International Seminar organized by Iran Culture
House
Qom, Iran 2009 15 December
Gave a Lecture on Necessity of Developing Comparative
Fiqh of Different religions‟ in Mofeed University, Qom
Tehran, Iran 2009 12-13th December
Presented Paper on „ Principles and Guidelines for Inter-
Faith Dialogue‟ in International Seminar on „Religion and
Peace‟ organized by Department of International
Relations, Tehran University
New Delhi, India
2009 3-5th December
Presented a Paper on „ AN Analytical Study of Theo-
Democratic Structure of Iran‟s Political System in
International Seminar On India - Iran Relations in
Contemporary Times (1979-2009) organized by Centre for
West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia.
Deoband, India
2009, November 17
Presented a Paper on „ Causes of Ideological Diversity of
Muslims and How to tackle it‟ in the Internatonal Seminar
on „Aadabe Ikhtilaf‟ organized by Institute of Objective
Studies and Deoband Seminary
New Delhi, India
2008 October-8-9
Presented a paper on „ Towards Developing a Theory of
Wasatiya‟ in the International Seminar on Islam and
Interfaith Dialogue‟ Organized by Institute of Objective
Studies , New Delhi
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Louisville, USA
November 14, 2007
An interfaith discussion sponsored by the Presbyterian
Center USA (Local participants will include
representatives from the Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary,
Louisville, USA
2007 13th November
Symposium on „Islamic Life in USA, organized by
Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
Kentucky, USA
2007 November, 12
Participated in discussion on the “theoretical” and
“experiential” aspects of inter-religious/intercultural
interaction and dialogue.in the Abbey of Gethsemani,
Kentucky
Washington DC, USA
2007 November 11
Participated in Discussion on on Peace-building in Islam
conducted by Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer at the American
University, USA
New York, USA
2007 November 9-10
Participated in a discussion in Columbia University about
religious pluralism and extremism and presented „ A
criticism of Paul Knitters‟s Theory of Four Models‟
New York, USA
2007 Novemebr, 8
Participated in a program organized by UNICEF and
Religions for Peace International, USA on the topic of
„Religion for Peace‟ in UNICEFF Headquarters, New York
Philadelphia, USA
2007 November, 6
Participated in Discussion on Muslim-Christian relations in
Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
Philadelphia USA
2007 November, 3-5
Participated in intensive workshop on Jewish-Christian-
Muslim Relations organized by Interfaith Center of
Temple University, and conducted by Prof Swidler
California, USA
2007 November 1-2
presented Paper` Peacebuilding in Islam‟in Symposium
on „Peace and Religion, in Mohammad Ali Centre,
Kentucky
Also had opportunity to meet Mohammad Ali the legend
boxer in his home in Kentucky
Indiana , USA
2007 October 31
Participated in a symposium on the subject of Islamic
Studies in USA Universities
Loiuseville USA
2007 October 27-30
Presented a paper entitled‟ Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems
and Prospects‟ in the University of Louisville, Kentucky.
USA
Participated in discussion on Theology of Peacebuilding in
Islam and Christianity in famous Fuller Seminary in
Pasadena, California, conducted by Prof Glen Stasson
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Lahore, Pakistan
2006 October
Presented a Paper entitled “Blue Print for the
Reconstruction of Religious Thought of
Muslims’ in International Conference,
organized by IRED Institute
Delivered Series of lectures in Connecticut and New Jersey, USA on the
Topic of “Common Misunderstandings About Islam, Feb 15-20, 2001
Conference on Reform of Madrasa Curriculum, Hyderabad, March 2002
Participated in the Conference on Current Challenges to Muslim World,
Tehran, Iran, Dec 22, 2003
Inter Faith Meeting, Washington Center of Interfaith Dialogue, July 25,
2004
Presentation on Christian-Muslim Dialogue, South Carolina, USA, August
2, 2004
Interfaith Roundtable Discussion, Thanksgiving Squire, Dallas, August 7,
2004
Workshop in the University of Louisville, USA, on Principles of Inter-Faith
Dialogue, Participated along with Prof. Swidler and Prof. Paul Knitter, May
11, 2005
Lecture in University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana on Peace-
building in Islam, May 13, 2005
Presentation on Muslim Situation and Our Challenges, Islamic Cultural
Center of Louisville, May 15, 2005
Presentation on ‘ Understanding Between Islam and Christianity and the
Historical Burden’, Abbey of Gethsemane, International Thomas Merton
Center, May 17, 2005
Inter-Faith Meeting, Evansville, Indiana, Sponsored by Muslim Community
of Evansville, May 18, 2005
Inter-Religious Roundtable Conversation at the Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary, May 19, 2005
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Presentation at the Center of the Islamic Society of North America, What
Should Be Done, May 20, 2005
Roundtable Discussion at Pick Hall, University of Chicago Topic of
discussion ‘ Islamic Studies in USA’, May 21, 2005
Meeting with the Muslim Community at the Muslim Community Center
Chicago, discussion, the Issues of Muslims Today’ May 22, 2005
Seminar at Omar Ibne Khattab Foundation, Los Angeles, Participated
along with Prof. Fathi Osman, 24 May, 2005
Inter-Faith Meeting, Regas Center with Rev. Regas and Dr Nazir Khaja,
Pasadena, California, May 25, 2005
Inter-Faith Meeting with Jewish and Christian Clergy, Temple Beth
Shalom in Santa Ana, May 26, 2005
Inter-Faith Meeting sponsored by the Interfaith Council of Las Vegas and
the Islamic Council of Nevada, May 27, 2005
Presentation ‘ Theology of Peace-building in Islam’, Fuller Seminary, June
2, 2005
Presented Paper on ‘Idealism, Materialism, Realism: Analyzing Essence
of Islam, al-‘Ain, UAE,
Participated in the Conference on Muslim Education in India, Rai Chuk,
West Bengal, April 6,
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue Religion and Peace
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007 8th Nov,
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Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue Religion and Peace Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007 8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue Some suggestions about the role of Islam
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue Religion and Peace
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007
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in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue Religion and Peace Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007 8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007
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Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Religion and Peace Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim Dialogue Religion and Peace Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007 4-7 Nov, 2007 8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
Hurdles in the Way of Inter-Faith Dialogue Suggestions about teaching of Islamic studies Peace building in Islam Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue
Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems and Prospects Islamic Studies in USA Universities Peace and Religion AN Intensive workshop Jewish-Christian Muslim
University of Louiseville, Kentucky, USA University of Indiana, Bloomington, USA Mohammad Ali
27- 30st October 2007 31st October 2007 1-2, Nov 2007
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Some suggestions about the role of Islam in Peace-building Criticism of Paul Knitters Theory of Four Models Towards Developing a Theory of Wasatiya
Dialogue Religion and Peace Religion and Pluralism International Seminar on ‘Islam and Inter-Faith Dialogue
Center, Kentucky, USA Temple University Philadelphia, USA UNICEF and Religions for Peace International and USA, at the UNICEF headquarters. Columbia University , New York Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi
4-7 Nov, 2007 8th Nov, 2007- 9-10th Nov 2007 Oct 2008
SEMINARS ORGANIZED
DATE Name of Seminar Description
5th
February
2008
Symposium on Imam Sadiq and
Maqasid-e-Shariah on 5th February,
March 19,
2009
National Seminar on ‘The
Contribution of Indian Imamia
Scholars in the Development of
Islamic Sciences
8th to 9th
March,
2010
International Seminar on Co-
Existence of Religions
more than 25 foreign delegates
participated in the Seminar, Swami
Yatindtanandi Maharaj, a top Hindu
religious leader, Father Samuel,
Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Ayatullah
Gholam Raza Mahdavi, Dr Shahid
Mahdi, Dr Abdul Haq, former Chief
of Jamaate Islami and many other
luminaries participated in this
Seminar
29-30th
October,
2010
International Seminar on Religious
Thought of Maulana Rumi
Ayatullah Mahdavipoor, Dr Karim
Najafi, a Father Samuel, Dr Shakeb
and many prominent Iranian and
Indian scholars participated in the
Seminar
National Seminar on Nahjul Balagha
Kennedy Hall, Dr Ali Akbar Vilayati,
former Foreign Minister of Iran was
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the Chief Guest.
21 Jnuary,
2012
Extension Lecture on Intra-Faith
Unity,
Prof Tabarraiyan of Iran delivered the
Lecture
8-10-
October
2012
International Seminar on
Commonalities in World Religions
Eminent faith leaders and scholars
participated including Swami
Gayanandji, representative of Dalai
Lama and Sikh faith Leaders,
Maulana Kalbe Sadiq sahab,
Ayatullah Mahdavipoor and Ayatulla
Raza Mahdavi of iran
5th
December
2016
Grand National Seminar on Husain:
the Saviour of Humanity,
Endeavour of Department of Shia
Theology is to bring together eminent
Faith Leaders. Imam Husain belongs
to all religions and not to Shia Islam
only. This was theme of this grand
Seminar .Eminent Faith -Leaders just
as Jathedar of Akal Takht Giyani
Gurbachan Singh, Swami
Swatatantranandji, Maulana Kalbe
Sadiq sahab, Mr Sibte Razi and
Ayatullah Saleh and well known
pilanthropist Mr Muhib Nasir
participated in this Seminar ,
18th
February,
2017
Symposium on
‘Reconstruction of Human Sciences
Eminent scholars of Social Sciences,
Sciences, Medical Sciences and
Literature participated in this Inter-
Disciplinary brain storming Session,
Ayatullah Mohammad Raza Saleh of
Iran also graced the occasion
Contact Information:
Office Address: Faculty of Theology, A.M.U. Aligarh
Office Phone: 91-571-2720100/ 2701166
Office Fax: (91-571) 2700528
Home Phone: (91-571) 2402364
Mobile: 0935-825-2345
E-Mail: [email protected]
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