Dr. Aqeel Ahmad

Associate Professor

Islamic Studies

Biography

Dr Aqeel Ahmad is Associate Professor in the department of Islamic Studies, The University of Lahore, Lahore. He got Graduation & M.A Islamic Studies from University of the Punjab and completed his PhD from department of Islamic learning, The University of Karachi. He has more than 15 research articles in HEC recognized research journals.

He has organized more than 30 International & National Conferences, Seminars, Symposiums & Workshops on various dimensions of Islam.

He has presented his research article in more than 11 International & National Conferences.

He has delivered more than 500 lectures on Pakistani National TV Channels like, 92news, 24 news, Express tv, Aryqtv, Ptv, Kn news & many others.

He has supervised 25 M.Phil scholars & 7 PhD produced.

Education

SrNo.	Year	Degree	Board/University
1	2014	Ph.D	University of Karachi
2	2003	M.A	Punjab University Lahore
3	1996	B.A	Punjab University Lahore
4	1994	F.A	BISE Lahore
5	1992	Matric	BISE Lahore

Experience

SrNo.	From	To	Category	Designation	Organization
1	20-12-2017	30-01-2022	Academic Experience	Assistant Professor	The University of Lahore
2	01-02-2022	To till date	Academic Experience	Associate Professor	The University of Lahore
3	2006	2014	Academic Experience	HOD - Islamic Studies	Central Group of Colleges , Lahore
4	2014	2017	Academic Experience	Assistant Professor	Govt. College University Faisalabad

Publications

SrNo.	Title	Category	Sub Category
1	Contemporary meaning of patience and tolerance in family life (in the light of Seerah)	Publication	Journal Article
2	Impact of Early Childhood Education And its Perspective in Islam	Publication	Journal Article
3	Quranic Methodology of Teaching The Holy Quran	Publication	Journal Article
4	Nation -State and Islamic Government Theoretical and Factual studies	Publication	Journal Article
5	Western Concept of National State and Its Impact on Muslim Society	Publication	Journal Article
6	Literary Contributions of Naqshbandiya Order in the British Punjab (1849-1947)	Conferences	Conference Paper
7	IMPORTANCE AND INFLUENCE OF MORALITY IN THE LIGHT OF IQBAL,S THOUGHT	Publication	Journal Article
8	Role of family life in the Welfare of Society	Publication	Journal Article
9	Elimination of social & tribal prejudice in the light of seerah	Publication	Journal Article
10	Moulana Muhammad Shafi Okarvi,s Tafseeri points regarding to social welfare	Publication	Journal Article
11	Prophetic ethics of shaping social attitudes	Publication	Journal Article
12	MAULANA ABDUL HAMID BADAYUNI LIFE AND WORK	Publication	Journal Article
13	Role of Naqshbandi, Sufis in the promoting of patience	Publication	Journal Article
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15	The Islamic tradition of sermons and speeches and its social effects	Publication	Journal Article
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Conferences

SrNo.	Year	Level	City	Country	Confence
1	26,27 Oct, 2016	NATIONAL	ISLAMABAD	Pakistan	National Conference on History and its Dimensions in Pakistan
2	28 JANUARY2017	NATIONAL	KARACHI	Pakistan	NATIONAL SEERAH CONFERENCE
3	2,3 MAY 2016	NATIONAL	Lahore	Pakistan	The role of Scholars, Orators and imams in promoting patience and tolerance
4	21,22 March 2018	International	Sialkot	Pakistan	International Seerah Conference
5	24,25 April 2018	National	Lahore	Pakistan	National Iqbal Conference
6	4,5 March 2019	International	Lahore	Pakistan	International Seerah Conference
7	8,9 April 2019	International	Bahawlpur	Pakistan	International Seerah Conference
8	6, 8 January 2020	International	Islamabad	Pakistan	International Conference The Punjab History and Culture
9	29,30 March 2022	International	Jehlum	Pakistan	International Seerah Conference
10	16,17 May 2022	International	Lahore	Pakistan	International Quran Conference
11	7,8 September 2022	National	Islamabad	Pakistan	Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of Pakistan (1947-2022)

Awards

SrNo.	Year	Awarding Organization	Description
1	2,3 May 2016	Iqbal Academy Lahore	I have got this award from Iqbal Academy Lahore at the occasion of two days Ulema workshop from Director of Iqbal Academy
2	28 JANUARY 2017	The University of Karachi	I have got this award from the University of Karachi at the occasion of National Seerah Conference from the honorable VC
3	21, 22 March 2018	GCWU Sialkot	I have got this award from GCWU Sialkot at the occasion of International Seerah Conference from International renowned religious scholar Dr Sohaib Hasan (UK)
4	4, 5 March 2019	The University of Lahore	I have got this award from The University of Lahore at the occasion of International Seerah Conference from the honorable Rector
5	16,17 May 2022	The University of Lahore	I have got this award from The University of Lahore at the occasion of International Quran Conference from the renowned International religious scholar Dr Waleed Maneesi (USA)
6	22 February 2018	Al Mustafa Welfare Society Karachi	I have got this award from Al Mustafa Welfare Society Karachi at the occasion of my book ceremony from the Chairman of this Society
7	21 October 2021	Idara Khursheed e Islam Pakistan	I have got this award from Idara Khursheed e Islam Pakistan Norowal at the occasion of Annual Tasawwuf Seminar from the Chairman of Institute
8	30 March 2019	Jamia Gosia Rizvia Gulberg Lahore	I have got this award from Jamia Gosia Rizvia Gulberg Lahore at the occasion of Certificates distribution ceremony from the Chairman of Institute
9	1, 2 April 2015	Govt College University Faisalabad	I have got this award from Govt College University Faisalabad at the occasion of Seminar ,Interfaith Dialogue from the honorable VC
10	14 August 2016	Premier Institute Lahore	I have got this award from Premier Institute Lahore at the occasion of Independence day from the Chief Executive of Institute
11	22 December 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	I have got this award from Govt College University Faisalabad at the occasion of 6th Seerat Conference from the honorable VC
12	21 December 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	I have got this award from Govt College University Faisalabad at the occasion of Annual Mehfil Naat from the honorable VC
13	21 March 2015	Aims Institute Lahore	I have got this award from Aims Institute Lahore at the occasion of International Seminar on Turkish Renowned from the Chief Executive of Institute

Memberships

SrNo.	From - To	Title	Organization
1	1 February 2022 - till date	Member Academic Council	The University of Lahore
2	1 February 2022 - till date	Member Board of Faculty Department of Islamic Stud	The University of Lahore
3	30 September 2020 - till date	Convener Conference/Seminar Committee	Department of Islamic Studies The University of La
4	2 June 2021 - till date	Member Syllabus Committee in the Department of Isl	The University of Lahore

Courses Taught

SrNo.	Type	Title	University	Semester
1	M.Phil	Fiq us Seerah	The University of Lahore	F 18
2	M.Phil	Fiq us Seerah	The University of Lahore	S 20
3	M.Phil	Fiq us Seerah	The University of Lahore	F 21
4	M.Phil	Fiq us Seerah	The University of Lahore	S 22( M)
5	M.Phil	Fiq us Seerah	The University of Lahore	S 22( E)
6	BS	Study of Seerah	The University of Lahore	F 19
7	M.Phil	Islam & Modern Thoughts	The University of Lahore	F 19
8	M.Phil	Islam & Modern Thoughts	The University of Lahore	S 20
9	M.Phil	Research Methodology	The University of Lahore	F 19 (M)

Project Supervisor

SrNo.	Title	From - To	Organization	Type
1	Dawat e Deen,Socail Media Asr e Hazir k Tanazur ma	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
2	The Formation of Contemporary Attitudes in the Light of Zuhad chapters of Jami Tirmizi	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
3	Rules of Imam Tahavi in Nqad e Hadith	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
4	Urf o Adat k tagayyur sa Ahkam ma tabdeeli	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
5	Urdu Tafaseer k muqademat ma mabahis uloo ul Quran	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
6	Topics of Tasawwuf in Monthly Noor e Islam	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
7	Review of the method and style of Tafsir Fazli	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
8	Role of Monthly Raz e Mustafa in the preaching of Islam	2014 - 2016	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
9	Analysis of selected Urdu books on the biography of the Prophet and matters of politics	2015 - 2017	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
10	A Special Study of the Dimension of Faith and Religion in Maktoobat e Imam e Rabbani	2015 - 2017	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
11	A research and comparative review of the books written on Asrar Ahkam in the subcontinent	2015 - 2017	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
12	Review of the religious and litrary services of Khanaqa Sharqpur	2015 - 2017	Govt College University Faisalabad	M.Phil
13	Problems of rural women of Punjab and their solution in the light of Islamic teachings	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
14	Rights of domestic workers (in the light of Prophet Muhammad's Servants narration)	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
15	Tolerance in family life (in the light of Islamic teachings)	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
16	The Role of Naqshbandi Scholars and Mashaikhs of Punjab in the Finality of Prophethood	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
17	The concept of miracle: a comparative review of the ideas of Syed Sulaiman Nadvi and Badr Alam Mirthi	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
18	Marviat Sirat (Comparative study of Musnad Ahmad and Asool KAFI)	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
19	Reasons for suicide in Pakistan and their treatment in the light of Islamic teachings (Research Review)	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
20	Mufti Muhammad Khan Qadri as a biographer of Seerah (research and critical review	2018 - 2020	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
21	The Role of Prophet's Female Companions in the Ghazwat	2017 - 2019	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
22	A research review of views related to Ziyarat al-Nabi in the dream	2016 - 2018	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
23	Quranic method in Controversies	2015 - 2017	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
24	Women's religious schools in Lahore and their social impact	2015 - 2017	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
25	A Critical and Comparative Review of Sufism and Psychological Rituals (Contemporary Context)	2020 - 2022	The University of Lahore	M.Phil
26	Nation State and Islamic State Theory and Case Study	2019 - 2022	The University of Lahore	PhD
27	Teaching of Quran as Curriculum in Pakistan (Analytical and Critical Review)	2015 - 2018	The University of Lahore	PhD
28	National and International Laws of Narcotics Prevention (A Critical Review in the Light of Islamic Teachings)	2018 - 2021	The University of Lahore	PhD
29	A comparative analysis of Tafseer Lataif al-Isharat by Al-Qashiri and Tafsir Nagbat al-Bayan by Al-Sahrwardi.	2018 - 2021	The University of Lahore	PhD
30	Economic strategy of Hazrat Umar and its implications in contemporary times	2018 - 2021	The University of Lahore	PhD
31	Preschool Education in Punjab (A critical analysis in Islamic perspective)	2016 - 2021	The University of Lahore	PhD
32	Allama Iqbal's concept of spiritual democracy and its constitutional organization and formation in the light of Quran and Sunnah	2018 - 2022	The University of Lahore	PhD

Services

Books

SrNo.	Title	Authors	Year	Publisher
1	Life & Contributions of Moulana M Shafi Okarvi	Dr Aqeel Ahmad,,	2017	Progressive Books Lahore
2	Jamal e Seerat	Dr Aqeel Ahmad,,	2020	Progressive Books Lahore
3	Ghazwat-e-Khair-ul-Bashar	Dr. Aqeel Ahmad,,	2004	Nooria Rizwia Publishers, Lahore, Pakistan
4	Afkar ki Kirnay	Dr. Aqeel Ahmed,,	2015	Shama Books Faisalabad
5	Samaji Rawayyon ki tashkeel mein sufiyaa ka kirdar	Dr. Aqeel Ahmed,,	2017	Nooria Rizwia Publishers, Lahore

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

SrNo.	Hobbies	Interests
1	Research	Seerah & Tasawwuf

Languages and Skills

SrNo.	Langues	Skills
1	Urdu ,Arabic, English	Urdu , English

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Achievements / Rewards

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Description

In a substantial ambassadorial effort, Prof Dr Rabia Akhtar (Director of the Center for Security, Strategy, and Policy Research (CSSPR)) represented Pakistan as a thought leader in a delegation of five eminent scholars from Asia. This delegation, constituted by the Asia chapter of Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung (FES), visited Berlin, Germany, to engage in dialogues and meetings aimed at understanding Germany’s viewpoints on key global issues, from June 13-15, 2023.

The FES Strategic Foresight Group, comprising scholars from Pakistan, Thailand, India, South Korea, and Indonesia, sought to gain insights into Germany’s perception of the world, the interconnectedness of geopolitics and geoeconomics, and the overall security and stability of different regions. By interacting with parliamentarians, scholars, and think tank experts, the group aimed to identify Germany’s foreign policy direction amidst intensifying great power competition, technological advancements, and the Russo-Ukrainian war.

Dr Akhtar articulated Pakistan’s aspirations to become a regional and global connector, and expressed her belief that the country could serve as Germany’s partner in promoting peace. She said academic collaboration between the two countries must lay the groundwork for better ties. In that regard, she hoped that the University of Lahore (UOL) and CSSPR will like to establish linkages, to work on security and strategic issues with policymakers, universities, and think tankers in Germany.

Moreover, during the meetings with German officials and academicians, including Dr.Martin Thummel (Deputy Head for East Asia, Southeast Asia and the Pacific, Federal Foreign Office), Dr Akhtar along with the delegation underlined the importance of collaboration between nations in an increasingly interconnected world. It was argued that Europe and Asia should not be considered separate arenas, as common threats and opportunities necessitate a collective approach.

The participants engaged in thought-provoking discussions on how Germany’s foreign policy has evolved amid geopolitical tensions and how the country aims to strike a balance between values-based and interests-based approaches, particularly in the face of the evolving Sino-U.S. rivalry. Central to these discussions was Germany’s embrace of Zeitenwende, signifying a transformative shift in its foreign and defence policies following the war in Ukraine. German officials highlighted that this philosophy would enable their country to contribute positively to regional and global stability.

Furthermore, the delegation stressed the importance of inter-regional dialogues, trade, and economic cooperation between Germany and Asian countries during their meetings with parliamentarians. Geoeconomics emerged as a key theme, with experts acknowledging its potential to promote interdependence, peace, and stability. However, they also expressed caution, and were mindful of the geopolitical complexities that could hinder its effectiveness.

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Description

What traits set exceptional academic leaders apart? One is their ongoing commitment to academic excellence. Prof Dr Muhammed Ashraf (Rector, UOL), in an interview with the Press and Publications Cell (PPC) of the University of Lahore (UOL), shared how his commitment to academics and research led him to stand amongst the top-cited Plant Science researchers in the world.

The second edition of Research.com rankings of the best researchers was released recently. According to these rankings, Dr Ashraf stood 12th in the list of top-cited researchers with a massive number of 72,461 citations and 1,169 publications in the field of Plant Science.

While sharing his sentiments with the PPC team, he said, “It is a great honour and privilege for me to be among the world’s top-cited Plant Science researchers. Barely people from third-world countries like Pakistan get such immense acknowledgement for research, but I, hailing from a developing country, take pride in the fact that I was able to garner the limelight along with researchers from advanced countries like America, Germany, etc.”

Motivation for Plant Science Research

For most of his academic life, Dr Ashraf has been conducting research anchored on Plant Science, his field of specialisation for which he has recently been recognised globally. Revealing his motivation behind his research drive, he mentioned that “Research is the key element for institutions and even for academicians to leave an unprecedented imprint on the global academic spectrum. The only sound way to project novel ideas pertaining to your field is through research, and that is what keeps me right on track with research. To make significant contributions to the field of Plant Science, I try to continually explore and conduct impactful research.”

Global Acclamation

In continuing the discussion of his research motivation, on a lighter note, he shared that he received a congratulatory email from Mr Rattan Laal (The Ohio State University, the United States). “To my surprise, Mr Laal, the world’s most cited researcher, shared his congratulatory remarks with me. I am humbled to the core by this global acclamation that I have received so far,” he said.

Catering to Contemporary Plant Science Issues

In every field of study, researchers try to address and explore solutions for the most pressing issues. In Plant Science and Agronomy, the focal point of researchers nowadays is the impact of climate change on plants and, broadly, on the agriculture sector. Upon being asked about the impact of his research, the UOL Rector stated that “Climate change, undoubtedly, has adversely affected the lives of plants, animals, and even humans. My focus is particularly on plants and agriculture. Through my research, I have always tried to address and highlight the pressing issues that are being faced mainly by Asian and African countries, and this is also one of the reasons that my research is getting global acknowledgement because it caters to global issues. Majorly, my work is based on different plant stresses such as drought, salinity, waterlogging, temperature extremes etc.”

Fundamentals of Research, Publications, and Rankings

Not many people are familiar with the Research.com rankings, and in fact, they lack even the most basic knowledge of research rankings. During his interview with PPC, Dr Ashraf summarised the entire research ranking process by saying that “A researcher gets ranked based on his number of publications and citations. Researchers should try to publish their work in international journals, which will increase their chances of maximum citations. The more publications and citations, the higher the H-index, and ultimately, the better the chances of getting ranked at the top.”

Tips for soon-to-be Early-career Researchers

There is no short cut to conduct profoundly organic research, and that is what Dr Ashraf said. “Dedication and hard work are the keys to achieve research goals. Nevertheless, to stand out in the pool of researchers, it is pertinent, especially for Plant Science research aspirants, to focus on technological and digital advancements, keeping oneself up-to-date with international contemporary research trends, and fuelling the urge of discovery by gaining more and more knowledge,” he advised the students.

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

Description

A consumer’s attitude of financial risk tolerance (FRT) plays an important role in his/her financial decisions, thereby determining his well-being. FRT is a consumer’s preference for the amount of risk he undertakes while making investments. Recently, a lot of research studies have been conducted on consumer well-being and FRT. Being motivated by this trend in financial research, Dr Muhammad Tahir (Assistant Professor, Lahore Business School, the University of Lahore (UOL)) and fellow researchers explored the relationship amongst financial literacy, propensity to plan (PTP), FRT, financial satisfaction, and life satisfaction.

Though scholarly acumen for consumer well-being is rapidly developing, not much is known regarding the collective roles of financial literacy, PTP, and FRT. Dr Tahir’s study addressed this gap by showing that financial literacy, risk-taking attitudes, and planning propensities are all interconnected and necessary ingredients to improve financial and life satisfaction.

Dr Tahir’s analytical study titled “Role of financial risk-taking attitude in personal finances and consumer satisfaction: evidence from Australia” revealed a strong partial mediation of FRT between financial literacy and financial satisfaction. Moreover, the analysis showed that a high PTP combined with a high FRT results in high financial satisfaction.

For achieving the main objective of the research, the Household, Income, and Labour Dynamics in Australia (HILDA) survey was taken into consideration. Furthermore, Dr Tahir used the variance-based partial least squares structural equation modelling (PLS-SEM), also known as the PLS path modelling approach, to test the proposed hypotheses of the study empirically.

The findings of Dr Tahir’s research study showed the importance of creating financial plans in accordance with risk tolerance. Considering the relevance of increasing financial literacy, Dr Tahir suggested that the use of tools that could help consumers plan and spent in risky investments might lead them to have a more financial and life satisfaction.

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing

Description

Textile printing is the most versatile and vital methodology for introducing colour and design to textile fabrics. Different types of thickeners (chemical compounds) are used for printing, such as polysaccharide thickener, synthetic thickener, and emulsion thickener. Synthetic thickeners are highly criticised for endangering the environment at the manufacturing stages.

Dr Dure Najaf Iqbal (Associate Professor, Department of Chemistry, The University of Lahore) and her team of researchers explored an eco-friendly alternative for synthetic thickeners that is effective in the textile printing process. The team revealed that guar gum could serve as an outstanding natural thickener, stabiliser, and gelling agent and could as well be used in various industrial units, including food, cosmetics, textiles, oil fracturing, and mining. Guar gum is one of the most important naturally occurring non-ionic high molecular weight polysaccharides and consists of galactomannan, which has vast applications in various fields.

Dr Iqbal and her team synthesised carboxymethyl guar gum (CMG) via monochloroacetic acid under alkaline conditions. The carboxymethylation of guar gum was accomplished by the Willianson ether technique and the reaction conditions were optimised during the course of the experiment. Guar derivatives with variable degrees of substitution (DS) were prepared and confirmed by Fourier transform infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The DS was determined quantitatively by the titration method for each derivative.

For this research study, native guar gum was purchased from National Guar Industries, Karachi, with a molecular weight of 1.043 106 g/mol. Whereas, all the chemicals and reagents used were of analytical grade and were purchased from Merck, Germany.

The result proved that the substituted guar gum is an eco-friendly, non-hazardous thickener as compared to synthetic thickeners. Furthermore, the penetration properties, fixation ability, and colour fastness of guar gum were compared with those of commercial alginate thickeners. The printing trial of the thickener CMG also showed that carboxymethyl guar gum could easily replace conventional thickeners without any compromise on printing results and could prevent fabric stiffness. The tested water-holding capacity (a central aspect that determines commercial applications of gums) of guar gum made it ideal for improving the texture of end products in diverse industrial formulations.

Also, it was revealed that the implementation of carboxymethyl guar gum in textile printing can reduce the economic burden associated with exporting alginate and other synthetic thickeners. This, in turn, could enable exporters to offer competitive pricing without compromising on quality.

Faculty / Staff Profiles

Dr. Aqeel Ahmad

Associate Professor

Islamic Studies

Biography

Education

Experience

Publications

Conferences

Awards

Courses Taught

Project Supervisor

Services

Books

Research Fundings

Extracurricular Activities

Languages and Skills

Active Collabrations

Consulting Experience

Dr Akhtar represents Pakistan, explores collaboration with Germany on global issues

Dr Ashraf becomes Pakistan’s top and world’s 12th most cited Plant Science researcher

Dr Tahir explores the role of financial risk-taking attitude in consumer satisfaction

UOL chemist explores an eco-friendly alternative thickening agent for textile printing