Curriculum Vitae

 

Muhammad Shafiq, Ph.D.

 

 Professor and Executive Director,

Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue (CISD),

Nazareth College

4245 East Ave, Rochester, NY 14618

United States of America

(585) 389-2963

E-Mail: cisd@naz.edu

mshafiq5@naz.edu

Website: www.naz.edu/dept/cisd

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Current Home Address

5 Maywood Circle

Rochester, NY 14618

United States of America

(585) 442-6893

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND

 

THROUGHOUT FIRST DIVISION WITH DISTINCTIONS

IN BOARD AND UNIVERSITY EXAMINATIONS

GOLD MEDAL AND PRESIDENTIAL AWARD

 

Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

 

1988                Post Doctoral Fulbright Fellowship

1982                Ph.D., Religion

                                    Dissertation Title: State Islamicity in the 20th Century: A Case Study of Pakistan (Analysis of the Constitutional History of Pakistan)

                        Dissertation Committee: Dr. Ismail R. Al Faruqi (Advisor),

                        Other Members: Dr. R. Hinry, Dr. Leonard E. Barrett, Dr. Shirin Tahir Kheli

 

1979                M.A., Religion

 

University of Peshawar, Pakistan

 

1974                M.A. in Islamic Studies, 1974

1973                Honors in Arabic (with distinction), Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education

1972                B.A. English, Arabic and Islamic Studies

1970                F.A. Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education

                                   

 

TEACHING EXPERIENCE

34 Years Teaching, Research and Administrative Experience

 

Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, USA

2008-               Professor, Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue

2006-7             Visiting Professor, Dept of Religious Studies

2000-2006            Adjunct Lecturer, Dept of Religious Studies

1994                Adjunct Lecturer

 

Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, NY, USA                           

2006-present            Adjunct Professor

 

Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY, USA

2006                Adjunct Professor

 

St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, USA

1997-2007            Adjunct Professor, Dept of Religious Studies

 

University of Peshawar, Pakistan

1994-1998            Professor, Dept of Islamic Studies

1990-1994            Associate Professor, Dept of Islamic Studies

1982-1990            Assistant Professor, Dept of Islamic Studies

1974-1976            Lecturer, Theology Madrassah, Islamia College

 

Muhlenberg College, Allentown, PA, USA

1979-1981       Lecturer, Dept of Religion

 

                                   

ADMINISTRATIVE EXPERIENCE

 

2005-present            Executive Director, Center for Interfaith Studies and Dialogue, Nazareth College,                                    Rochester, NY, USA

                                   

1997-present            Imam and Executive Director, Islamic Center of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

 

1996-1997            Chairperson, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

 

1996-1998            Member, University Syndicate, Department of Engineering, University of                                         Peshawar, Pakistan

                                   

1994-1997            Member, University Senate, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

 

1994-1997            Member of the University Disciplinary Committee, University of Peshawar,                                Pakistan

                                   

1994-1996            Director of M.Phil and Ph.D. program, University of Peshawar, NY, USA

 

1994                Member, Commission on Islamization of Education, Pakistan

 

1991-1994            Imam and Executive Director, Islamic Center of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA

 

1991-1992            Member, Seventh Five-Year Planning Committee, North-West Frontier Province,                                  Government of Pakistan

 

1990-present            Member, National Committee on Curriculum, UGC Islamabad, Pakistan

 

1987-1988            Vice President, University of Pakistan Teachers Association, Pakistan

 

1982-1983            General Secretary, University of Pakistan Teachers Association, Islamic College,                                     Pakistan         

 

1979-1981            Secretary General, Islamic Council, Delaware Valley, USA

 

1978-1981            President, Muslim Students Association, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA,                              USA

 

1977-1978            Member of Temple University Disciplinary Committee, Philadelphia, PA, USA

 

1975-1976            Supervisor, Students' Hostel, University of Peshawar, Pakistan          

 

1973-1974            President, Islamic Cultural Society, Dept of Islamic Studies, University of                                         Peshawar, Pakistan

 

 

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION

 

Islamic Studies; Interfaith Studies, Muslim History and Civilization; and Pakistani studies

 

Related Areas of Study  

 

World religions; religion and society; history of religions; religion and politics; and South Asian studies

 

Areas of Teaching Competence:

 

Primary:            Islamic studies; Islamic history, culture, and civilization; interfaith relations,                                   Islamic law; Islam and politics; and Pakistani studies

Secondary:             Major world religions; religion and society;; religion and ethics; South Asian                            studies

 

 

COURSES TAUGHT

 

Undergraduate: Introduction to Islam, Introduction to Religion, Introduction to Interfaith Studies, World Religions, Islamic Culture and Civilization, Islamic Law, Islamic History, Qur’an Studies, Martin and Malcolm, Interfaith Relations

 

Graduate: Tafsir, Hadith, World Religions, Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Jurisprudence, Islamic History, Islam and Muslims in Contemporary World

 

 

COLLEGE SPECIAL PROJECTS

                                   

Nazareth College, Rochester, NY, USA

 

2008                Worked with Dr. George Eisen, Center for International Education on a                         project proposal to the State Department for international students                                                program

2008                Ambassador of Bahrain consultant for educational collaboration and                               support for CISD. The College President led the delegation.

 

2008                Meeting with International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT) for                                              educational improvement and coordination. The College President led the                                delegation.

 

 

2008                Member, CISD Communication Committee, having a great deal of emphasis on interfaith dialogue and fundraising opportunities. Brian Hickey coordinates the Committee.

 

2008                Submission of grant application to National Endowment for the                                            Humanities for 2009 summer school for social and global studies teachers

 

2008                Submission of grant proposal to Rochester Area Community Foundation                               (May)

 

2008                Submission of grant proposal to Kingdom Foundation of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia through the International Institute for Islamic Thought, Herndon, VA, USA (April  08)

 

Other Institutions

 ( In US )

2008                Special assignment to join group of international scholar for the month of July to                                     interpret the Qur’an for better understanding in the contemporary world

 

2008                Member, special committee on race and gender relations in Rochester,                            NY; invitation extended by the President of Colgate Rochester Crozer                          Divinity School

 

2005-2007            “Evangelical Christians and Muslim Dialogue,” a federally funded project,                        Fuller Theological Seminary, Pasadena, CA, USA.

 

International Projects

2008                Madrassah Evaluation Project in Pakistan in conjunction with the                                                International Center for Religion and Diplomacy and Salam Institute for                                Peace and Justice, Washington, D.C.

 

                       

                         

COLLEGE ACADEMIC SERVICE AND SUPPORT

 

Nazareth College

 

2008-present            Co-reader for capstone projects and theses relating to Islam and interfaith                                               issues, Dept of Religion

 

2008                Expanded the CISD vision by meeting with the Dean of the School of Education                                 to discuss an October conference between area superintendents, a 2009 interfaith                                   calendar, and a proposed course on world religions

 

2008                Collaboration with the Center for Teaching Excellence to create seminars of                                 mutual interest

 

2007-present            Participates in the Department of Religious Studies assessment of students                                    learning outcomes for P-1 core course, Exploring Religion”.

 

2007                Collaboration with Dept of Music for CISD anniversary celebrations

 

2007                Collaboration with the Depts. of History and Political Science to create a Religion                        and History cross-listed course, “Martin and Malcolm”.

 

2007                Joining of forces with several departments and faith communities to create the                                 2008 interfaith calendar

 

2006                Member, Advisory Committee, Center for Spirituality

 

2006                Faculty advisor, Muslim Students Association

 

2006- present            Presents seminars and workshops for regional nurses on various topics in                                                conjunction with Dept of Nursing every year. The next one is in November 2008,                           titled: living healthy physically and spiritually

 

In addition to these activities, I also served as a mentor and counselor for some students who have sought guidance or advice in the past two semesters regarding their personal issues.

 

Other Institutions

In US

2008                Advisor for M.A. thesis student (“The Rose Garden: Song and Recitation in the                                     Creation of Muslim Identity in Islamic Center of Rochester”) at the Eastman                         School of Music, Rochester, NY, USA

2007                Advisor to an undergraduate student in a capstone project on Islam at St. John                             Fisher             College

 

2002-2006            Advisor and co-advisor to students in M.A. thesis , Dept of International                                          Relations, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, USA

 

 

Abroad (International)

2006                PhD thesis external examiner, Karachi University, Pakistan

 

2006                PhD thesis external examiner, Sind University, Jamshoro, Pakistan

 

2006                PhD thesis external examiner, University of Peshawar, Pakistan

 

2006                PhD thesis external examiner, Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan

 

1994-1996            Director, M.Phil and PhD programs, Dept. of Islamic Studies, University of                             Peshawar, Pakistan

 

1994-1997

1989-1992,            Advisor to five M.Phil students and 4 PhD research students

 

           

RESEARCH, PUBLICATIONS, AND PRESENTATIONS

 

Research in progress

 

2008-present            “Interfaith Dialogue: Origin, Growth, and Impact” with a focus on the greater                                Rochester area. Seeking a grant to complete the project.

 

2007-present            Guiding RES 101 Exploring Religion students at Nazareth College in                                             visiting faith communities and interviewing religious leaders on contemporary                           issues (including gay and lesbian issues, interfaith dialogue, intrafaith dialogue,                                   teaching religion in public schools, and prayer in public places). Extensive data                         garnered from this hands-on field research that will result in perspective articles                          and additional interviews.

 

Special emphasis on Fazlur Rahman in the growth of Islamic thought in North America

                       

Papers Presented

 (In US)

August, 2008, Interfaith Dialogue at Las Vegas, “Interfaith Dialogue: Scope and                                            Limitations” and another one on, “Why Some Muslims object to                                             Interfaith Dialogue”. August 22, 24, 08

Jul. 2008            International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herndon, VA, USA. “The                               Qur’an and Interfaith Dialogue” (analysis of Qur’anic verses and their                                   relation to Jews and Christians).

 

Mar. 2008            Kutztown University, Kutztown, PA, USA. Conference on South Asia.                               “Hindu-Muslim Interfaith Dialogue: Issues and Prospects.”

 

Nov. 2007            Salam Institute of Peace and Justice, Washington DC, USA. Annual                          Conference. “Interfaith Dialogue: Rules and Limitations.”

 

Nov. 2007       Colgate Rochester Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, NY, USA. Panel discussion on Islamic law. “Shari'ah, Law, and Grace in Islam.”

 

Oct.2007            University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA. Annual Conference of Association                   of Muslim Social Scientists. “Islamic Perspectives of Interfaith Dialogue:                                              Problems and Issues.”

 

 Oct. 2007            Harvard University, Cambridge, MA, USA. Children of Abraham: A Trialogue of                  Civilization. “Teaching Interfaith Initiatives: Jews and Christians in Muslim                                  Educational Institutions.”

 

 

Feb. 2006            School of Law, Pepperdine University, Malibu, CA, USA. Conference on                                     Lawyers, Faith, and Peacemaking. “Just Peace Making: The Salam Model.”

 

Nov. 2005            Fuller Seminary, Pasadena, CA, USA. “Interfaith Dialogue: Scope and                                            Limitations.”               

 

Jul. 1999            Ohio University, Athens, OH, USA. Conference on Islam in America. “Muslims                                  in America: The Generation Gap.”

 

1998                State University of New York at Brockport, Brockport, NY, USA. Annual                                      Conference of Association of Muslim Social Scientists. “Impact of Modern                                    Science on Muslim Society.”

                                   

Oct. 1991            Detroit, MI, USA. Twentieth Annual Conference of Association of Muslim Social               Scientists. “Islamization of Knowledge: Philosophy and Methodology.”

 

Oct. 1988            Iowa State University, Ames, IO, USA. Seventeenth Annual Conference of                           Association of Muslim Social Scientists. “The System of Government in Islam:                           Parliament v. al-Shura.”

May 1981            Annual Meeting, American Academy of Religion. USA. “Significance of History                                     from the Standpoint of Muslim Modernists.” Rutgers University, NJ

 

Jun. 1980            Northwest Interfaith Movement, Philadelphia, PA, USA. “People of the Book: A                                   Dialogue.”

 

Mar. 1980            St. Thomas Episcopal Church, Newark, DE, USA. Linton Lecture Series. “Search                        for Unity in the '80s.”

 

International Presentations:

Sept. 2007            World Religions: A Global Congress in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. “Islam and                               Forgiveness.”

March 1994            University of Guiana, Guiana. “Islam and Other Religions.”

 

Aug. 1991            International Leadership Training Regional Camp (sponsored jointly by the                             Islamic Society of North American and the Da'wah Academy of Islamabad,                                Pakistan), Indianapolis, IN, USA. “Series of Lectures on Islam and Other                                       Religions.”

 

Mar. 1988            Discussions on Islam in the International Conference on Islamic Unity,                                        Islamabad, Pakistan, Sponsored by the Islamic Council of United Kingdom.

 

Jun. 1985            Institute of Islamic Studies, London, United Kingdom. International Conference.                              “The Muslim League and the Creation of Pakistan.”

 

May 1984            International Conference on Islamic Civilization, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.                                  “Islam: Sovereignty of the Law.”

 

 

 

Conference Panels and Seminars

In US

Nov. 08,             Presented a paper on “Islam and Interfaith Dialogue” at St. Louis Church,               Pittsford, NY on November 4, 08

 

Oct. 08                        Presented a paper on “Understanding Islam” at Richmond-Memorial-                                library, Batavia, NY on October 29,08

May 2008            Pittsford Library, Pittsford, NY, USA (sponsored by the Pittsford Rotary Club).                           “Islam: The Misunderstood Religion.”

 

Apr. 2008            University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. Panel discussion. “Interfaith                                 Dialogue: Language and Sensitivity.”

                       

Apr. 2008            Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY, USA (sponsored by the Muslim                                Students Association). Panel discussion. “Islam and Images of Violence and                            Terrorism.”

 

Mar. 2008            Temple Beth El, Rochester, NY, USA. Panel discussion.       

 

Mar. 2008            Virginia Catholic-Muslim Dialogue, Herndon, VA, USA. Panel discussion.       

 

Jan. 2008            Chatter Club, Rochester, NY, USA. Panel discussion. “Abrahamic Religions:                                  Similarities and Differences.”

 

2008                Monroe Community College, Rochester, NY, USA. Main library presentation.                             “Understanding Islam.”

                       

Oct. 2007            University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD, USA. Annual Conference of Association                   of Muslim Social Scientists. Panel chairperson.

 

May 2007            Monroe County National Day of Prayer.

                       

Mar. 2007            Princeton University, Princeton, NJ, USA. Breaking Apart the Monolith                                               conference. Panel chairperson. “Adding Muslims to the Idea of Secular Liberal                          Pluralism.”

 

Jan. 2007            University of Rochester, Rochester, NY, USA. Guest speaker for Dean Jody                                Asbury's Leader to Leader course. “Islam and Other Abrahamic Faiths.”

                                   

Jun. 2006            Northern Virginia Catholic-Muslim Agreement of Cooperation, Virginia, USA.                         Signer.

                       

Sept. 2006            Midwest Catholic Muslim Dialogue, Detroit, MI, USA.

 

Jan. 2006            St. John's Church, Clyde, NY, USA. Speaker. “Islam.”

 

Nov. 1988            Annual Meeting, American Academy of Religion. Chicago, IL, USA.

 

 

 

International Conferences

July 2008            King Abdullah of Saudi Arabia's interfaith dialogue conference. Received                                  an invitation to take part in this delegation of about 200 individuals                                 representing the five major world religions (Judaism, Christianity, Islam,                           Hinduism, and            Buddhism) with a special emphasis on Abrahamic                                            traditions to build better relations and take specific steps in that direction.                            Conference inaugurated by King Abdullah and King Juan Carlos II of                               Spain. Jul. 16-18, 2008.

 

Nov. 2005            Belgium-US Dialogue, Brussels, Belgium. “Muslim Communities                                         Participating in Civil Society.”

                       

 

MEDIA INTERVIEWS

 

2008,               TV Ch.13, “Many Voices and Many Visions” on Nov.2, 08

2008,               WXXI with Bob Smith on “What is wrong to be a Muslim” August                                     18, 2008

 

2008                Quoted in Democrat and Chronicle in reference to CISD 'Training of the                                        Trainers program.” June 2008.

 

2008                Interviewed by NBC and ABC local news regarding the Pope's visit to the United                             States.

 

2008                Interviewed by Voice of America in Pashto for Afghanistan on the Pope's visit to                                 the United States and interfaith relation. Aired on Mar. 23, 2008.

 

2008                Quoted in Democrat and Chronicle on the Pope's visit to the United States and                               interfaith dialogue.

 

2008                Appeared on NBC local news on Many Voices and Many Visions.

 

2008                Appeared on interfaith dialogue and Islam special on Bridges TV.

 

2007                Quoted in Democrat and Chronicle on Muslim New Year in connection to “Area                           diverse cultures mark new year.” Dec. 30, 2007.

 

2007                Quoted in the Houston Chronicle regarding the cartoon issue of the depiction of                                     the Prophet Muhammad. Nov. 1, 2007.

                       

2007                Interviewed by NBC, ABC, WXXI, R News, and Fox local news stations                                                 regarding the cartoon issue involving the depiction of the Prophet Muhammad.

 

 

HONORS AND DISTINCTIONS

 

2005                Mayor Renaissance Award, City of Rochester, NY, USA

2004                Interfaith Award, Greater Rochester Council of Churches, Rochester, NY, USA

2003                Peace Making Award, St. John Fisher College, Rochester, NY, USA

2002                Recognized as a peace maker by United States NY Senators Hillary Clinton and                               Chuck Schumer in Rochester in town hall meeting,

1991                Seerat Award

1988-1989            Fulbright Fellowship awarded to study in the United States

1979-1982            Research and Teaching Assistantship, Temple University, Philadelphia, PA, USA

1976-1981            Quaid-I-Azam Merit Scholarship for higher studies abroad, government of                           Pakistan.        

1974                Presidential Award, University of Peshawar, Pakistan.

 

 

COMMUNITY SERVICE

 

2008                Member, Committee on Civic Engagement, Rochester Community                                           Foundation

2008                Regional Advisor to the Muslim chaplains working in NY Correctional Facilities

2008                Chair, Rochester Muslim Catholic Alliance

2007                Founding member, Virginia Catholic Muslim Dialogue

2007                Co-Chair of the Commission on Christian and Muslim Relations, Rochester, NY,                                     USA

2003                Founding member, Catholic Muslim Alliance

1999                Founding member, Jewish-Muslim Commission

1997                Member, Interfaith Forum, Rochester, NY, USA

1992                Founding member, Commission on Muslim Christian Relations, Rochester, NY,                                     USA

 

 

SCHOLARLY PUBLICATIONS

 

Books

 

Interfaith Dialogue: A Guide for Muslims. (Co-Author) International Institute of Islamic Thought, Herndon, VA. Jul. 2007.

 

Islamic Da'wah. Islamic Press, Rawalpindi, Pakistan. 1996.

 

Growth of Islamic Thought in North America (Focs on Al Faruqi). International Graphics, Maryland, USA. 1993.

 

Islamic Concept of Modern State (A Case Study of Pakistan. The Center of Islamic Research, The Zamindar Educational Association, Gujrat. Nov. 1987. (Also published by the Islamic Book Fundation in Lahore, Pakistan. Nov. 1987.)

 

Books Translated for Publication

 

Islamic Way of Life. (By Mawlana Mawdudi.) Translated into Pashto. Published by I.I.F.S. Kuwait. 1986.

 

Al Mustaqbil Lihaza Al Din. (By S. Qutb.) Translated into Pashto. Published by I.I.F.S. Kuwait. 1984.  

 

Articles Published

 

English

 

“Teaching of Interfaith Initiatives in Muslims Educational Institutions: Focus on Pakistan.” Harvard University publication as part of conference proceedings.  To be printed Sept. 2008.

 

“Islamization of Knowledge: Analytical Study of Al Faruqi, Nasr, and Fazlur Rahman.” Hamdard Islamicus. Hamdard Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan. Summer 1995.

 

“Trialogue of the Abrahamic Faiths: Guidelines for Jewish, Christian, and Muslim Dialogue Analysis of the Views of Isma'il R. Al Faruqi.” Hamdard Islamicus. Vol. XI. No. 1. Hamdard Foundation, Karachi, Pakistan. 1992.

 

“Islamic World Order: Analytical Study of Dr. Isma'il R. Al Faruqi's Ideas.” Da'wah Highlights. No. 28. Da'wah Academy, IIV, Islamabad, Pakistan. Apr. 1992.

        

“Analysis of the Political Steps Taken by the Prophet Muhammad Soon after His Arrival in Madina.” Da'wah Highlights. No. 26. Da'wah Academy, IIV, Islamabad, Pakistan. Feb. 1992.

 

“Founding of Islamic State Madinah.” Yaqeen International. Vol. 38. No. 20. Darut Tasnif. Karachi, Pakistan. Feb. 1990.

 

“Christian Missions in Historical Perspective.” Da'wah Highlights. No. 14. Da'wah Academy, IIV, Islamabad, Pakistan. Mar. 1990.

 

“Life, Thought, and Works of Isma'il R. Al Faruqi.” Wudan. Book Series 1. Academy of Islamic Research and Publication, Peshawar, Pakistan. 146-171. 1988.

 

“Da'wah to Buddhists.” Da'wah Highlights. Da'wah Academy, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 1988.

 

“The System of Government in the Constitution of Pakistan.” Islamic Culture. Vol. LX. No. 4. Hyderabad, India. 1985. Republished in Law and Society. Vol. 6. No. 8. Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1987.

 

“The Reformation of Society by the Prophet Muhammad (SAWA).” Maoalati Seerat. Eleventh Seerat Conference, Ministry of Religious Affairs, Islamabad, Pakistan. 1987.

 

“Islam: Its Methods and Techniques for the Protection of Human Rights from Violation.” Law and Society. Vol. 5. No. 7. Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1986.

 

“The Role of Shura in Islamic Polity.” Islamic Studies. Vol. 13. No. 4. Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 1984.

 

“The Meaning of Ra'y and the Nature of its Usage.” Islamic Studies. Vol. XXIII. No. 1. Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan. 1984.

 

“Basic Principles of Islamic Government.” Islamic Studies. Vol. XXXII. No. 1. Islamic Resarch Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad, Pakistan.

 

“Islamic Principles in the Constitution of Pakistan (Objective Resolution).” Pakistan Journal of History and Culture. Vol. 4. No. 2. Islamabad, Pakistan. Jul.-Dec. 1983.

 

“The Muslim League: Its Islamic Nationalism and the Creation of Pakistan.” Pakistan. Vol 2. No. 12. Journal of Pakistan Study Center, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1985.

 

“History of Fundamental Rights in the West.” Law and Society. Vol. III. No 3. Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. Jul. 1983.

 

“Sovereignty: Western and Islamic.” Law and Society. Vol. III. No. 4. Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1983.

 

“Mawlana Madudi on Islamic Revolution.” Law and Society. Vol III. No. 4. Legal Research Center of the Faculty of Law, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1983.

 

Urdu

 

“Lisani our giruhi ikhtilafat ka khatimah: Sirat-i-nabaawiyyah ki rushni may (Jahiliyyat bamuqabila `ilm).” Maqalat-i-Seerat. Ministry of Religious and Minority Affairs. 1990 / 1411H.

 

“Iqtidari-a'laka islami tasawur.” Al Haq. Vol 19. No. 2. Akora Khattak, Peshawar, Pakistan. Nov. 1983.

 

“Mawlana mufti mahmud ki mukhta-dar sawanih hayat.” Albayan. Vol. 1. No. 2. Sulayman Academy, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1983.

 

“Islahi hakumat our majlis shura.” Albayan. Vol. 1. No. 1. Sulayman Academy, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1983.

 

Pashto

 

“Mazdy i najuk zunadaru o haqquni.” Abasin. Press Information Dept, Peshawar, Pakistan. Mar. 1988.

 

“Qur'an pak ke tha zund maqsad.” Pashton Monthly Journal. Vol. 16. No. 1. Pashto Academy, University of Peshawar, Peshawar, Pakistan. 1985.

 

 

NEWSPAPER PUBLICATIONS

 

2008                “Bridges of Love Stands as Imam Mohammad’s Legacy” at Democrat and                         Chronicle, Rochester, NY, USA. Sept. 24, 08

 

2008                “Build interfaith bridges; raze any misconceptions about Muslims.” (Co-                         author             with Jessica Gambacurta) Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY,                                     USA. Jul. 10,             2008.

 

2007                “Embrace Muslim Americans as partners in quest for justice.” Democrat and                                     Chronicle, Rochester, NY, USA. Oct. 10, 2007.

 

2007                “Treat all people as God's family in new US immigration policy.” (Co-author with                   Roman Catholic Bishop Matthew Clark) Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY,                                     USA. May 21, 2007.

 

2007                “Let people of different faiths dialogue to open door to respect, acceptance.”                             Democrat & Chronicle, Rochester, NY, USA. Mar. 1, 2007.

 

2006                “Education, sensitivity can bridge cultural gaps.” Democrat & Chronicle,                                           Rochester, NY, USA. Feb. 8, 2006.

 

 

LANGUAGES

 

English, Urdu, Arabic, Pashto

 

BIRTHDATE:            November 1, 1951

 

STATUS:                    Married with six children

 

 

References:

 

Dr. Joe Kelly, Professor Religious Studies, Nazareth College

Dr. Susan Nowak, Professor Religious Studies and Chair,

Dr. Christine Bochen, Professor Religious Studies

Dr. Thomas Donlin-Smith, Professor Religious Studies

Dr. Joseph Schaller, Associate Professor, Religious Studies and Director of the Asian Studies Program

Dr. Linda Janelle, Professor Nursing department,

Dr. Nathan Kollar, Professor (RTD) St. John Fisher College

Dr. Salahuddin Malik, Professor, History Department, SUNY Brockport

Dr. Melanie May, Vice President, Colgate Crozer Divinity School, Rochester, NY