DR. MAIRAJ ALI

Assistant Professor
  • Allied Faculty
  • 190
  • mairaj.ali@namal.edu.pk
Summary

I have completed my PhD in Islamic Studies from University of Karachi, Karachi during 2020.الحمد لله. My PhD dissertation was also on a unique and contemporary topic. The title of thesis was "مسلمانوں کے عصری مسائل و مشکلات کے حل میں نظریہ اجتہاد کا کردار". Previous to that, I have completed my M.A in Islamic Studies from Federal Urdu University of Arts, Science & Technology, Karachi. I also completed my Sharih Qualification (Dars-e-Nizami), from Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi, under the supervision of Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan and Specialization in Islamic Jurisprudence (Mufti Course), from Jamia tur Rasheed Karachi. I have worked as senior lecturer in Islamic Institute at Karachi. Then I worked as lecturer of Islamic Studies at Air University Islamabad (Multan Campus) in 2021. Now, I am currently working as Assistant Professor at Namal University Mianwali, Pakistan. I have a keen teaching interest in courses related to Islamic Studies, Quranic Studies and Hadith & Fiqh. Moreover, I have specially interest in research. In addition, I have written almost 9 articles. Four of them have been published in International Magazines, three of them in HEC approved journals and two of them have published in HEC criteria journals. A few years ago one of my book has been published and become popular. With the blessing of almighty Allah. I have a good experience to teach and to conway any difficult topic. I have been regularly involved in research work and thesis reviewing since I completed my Ph.D۔ Alhamdulillah, I have reviewed more than a dozen MPhil theses of various universities.

Academic Background
1. PhD ( The role of Ijtihad's theory in the solution of current problems and difficulties of Muslims (In Urdu) Musalmanon ky Asri Masa'il o Mushkilat ky hl me Nazria-e-Ijtihad ka kirdar ) University of Karachi, Karachi 2020
3. M.A ( Islamic Studies ) Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences & Technology Karachi 2018
2. M Phil ( The role of Ijtihad's theory in the solution of current problems and difficulties of Muslims (In Urdu) Musalmanon k Asri Masa'il o Mushkilat k hl me Nazria-e-Ijtihad ka Kirdar ) University of Karachi, Karachi 2016
5. Specialization in Fiqh (Mufti Course) ( Fatwas on various issues and Tahrijats (About one hundred and twenty-five Fatwas and more than twenty Takhrijats) ) Jamia tur Rasheed, Ahsan Abad, Karachi 2014
4. B.A ( Islamic Studies ) Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan 2012
6. Shahadat tul Almiyya (Derse Nizami Course) ( Explanation of Ahadiths ) Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi 2011
Experience
Assistant Professor 1. Namal University Mianwali 24-Jan-2022 - continue
Lecturer 2. Air University Islamabad (Multan Campus) 08-Mar-2021 - 12-Jul-2021
Senior Lecturer 3. Jamia tul Anwar, Gulshan-e-iQbal Karachi (An Islamic Institute) 08-Aug-2014 - 31-May-2022
Honours and Awards
First Position Awarded I secured the first position in specialization in da'wah for the second time as well as first time. 22-Oct-2013
First Position Award I have gotten first position twice, second position once and third position once in Jamia Darul Uloom Karachi. 15-Sep-2012
Journal Publications
Mufti Muhammad Shafi Uthmani's Political Thoughts an Exploration through Tafsir Maarif Al-Qur'an 31-Dec-2024 This article endeavors to elucidate the political ideology and perspectives of Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani, a prominent figure in the Pakistan Movement and a close associate of Quaid-e-Azam. As a key contributor to the formulation of Pakistan's legislation, particularly the Islamic provisions of the Resolution of Objectives, Mufti Usmani's thoughts on governance offer valuable insights into the intersection of Islam and democracy. Given his affiliation with a religious institution that advocates for the Caliphate system, this article seeks to explore Mufti Usmani's opinions on the supreme authority of the state, constitutional frameworks, leadership roles, and government positions. Furthermore, it examines his views on the Caliphate and democratic systems, providing a nuanced understanding of his political philosophy. This study aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of Mufti Muhammad Shafi Usmani's political thoughts and their relevance to contemporary discussions of Islam, democracy, and governance by critically analyzing his literary works, including Maarif ul Quran. Mufti Muhammad Shafi Uthmani, Political thoughts, Tafsir Maarif Al-Qur'an, Supreme Authority of the state, Caliphate
Adherence to state treaties and international laws 30-Dec-2022 2022: (HEC Journal) An article entitled: “ریاستی معاہدات اور بین الاقوامی قوانین کی پاسداری" Published in Fahm e Islam, HEC approved Journal- “ Y ” Category-ISSN: (P)2664-0031 (E) 2664-0023, DOI: https://doi.org/
The Role of Ijtihad in the solution of contemporary issues and difficulties related to Medical Science 26-Jul-2022 June 2022: (HEC Journal) An article entitled: میڈیکل سائنس سے متعلق عصری مسائل و مشکلات کے حل میں اجتہاد کردار Published in Malakand University Research Journal of Islamic Studies, HEC approved Journal, Volume No 4, Issue 1, “ Y ” Category-ISSN: (P)2708-6577, (E) 2709-6157
Verses of Scientific Nature In The Bible And The Qur’an: A Response To Rebert Spencer’s Allegations Of Scriptural Borrowings 12-May-2022 This article published in Journal of Positive School Psychology (An International Journal from Turkey), (ISSN: 2717-7564) Vol: 6 (Issue 10), Article Title: “ X ” Category , 2022
“The Role of Islamic Digital Libraries and Research Websites in the Study and Research of Islamic Studies: An Introductory Analysis 25-Aug-2021 August 2021: (International Journal from Iran) Webology, (ISSN: 1735-188X) Vol: 18 (Issue 4), “ X ” Category
Family, Business and Inheritance Issues: In the context of Islamic Shariah solution 20-Aug-2021 This article published in Elementary Education Online (An International Journal from Turkey) ISSN#; 1305-3515, Vol: 20 (Issue 4): pp. 1953-1958, 2021
Common Forms of Artificial Insemination in Humans and Animals and Shariah Rules in the light of Islamic Ideology of Ijtihad 28-Mar-2021 This article is published in PSYCHOLOGY AND EDUCATION (2021) (An International Journal from USA) ISSN:0033-3077, 58(3): 2354-2358 An Inter Disciplinary Journal
Eligibility Criteria of Ijtihad in Islam 15-Jul-2018 2018:(HEC Journal) An article entitled: "اسلام میں اہلیتِ اجتہاد کا معیار" published in Al-Tafseer, HEC approved Journal “ Y ” Category-ISSN: 1816-5389(P)
Tafseer-e-Qur'an and Sahib-e-Tafseer-e-Qur'an 20-Jun-2016 2015: An Article Entitled: "تفسیر قرآن اور صاحب ِتفسیر القرآن " (published in" Ihya ul Uloom, Majallah e Tahqeeq "University of Karachi Journal), as per Criteria of HEC Journals,
Courses
  • Arabic Language
  • Islamic Studies
  • Quranic Studies Course