ISRAR AHMAD KHAN

Fields of Research and Specialization:

1- Nazm al-Qur’an (novel methodology of Qur’anic Interpretation),

2-Well-defined methodology of research in Islamic Studies

3-‘Ulum al-Qur’an

4-‘Ulum al-Hadith/Fiqh al-Sirah

5-Manahij al-Mufassirin

6- Manahij al-Bahth

7- Psychology

8-Sociology

9-Modern Islamic Thought

10. Interpretation of the Qur’an (Tafsir)

Editor-in-Chief:

Journal of Islam in Asia (JIA), Half Yearly Refereed International Bilingual (Arabic & English) Journal, IIUM, 2011-2017.

Development of New Courses:

1) Nazm al-Qur’an: IIUM offered it Since 2006 for the students of specialization in the Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Studies, IIUM.

2) Qur’anic Terminology: It is meant to discuss chief terms used in the Qur’an such as Iman, Islam, Ihsan, Jihad, Taqwa etc.

3) Research Methodology: It is meant for Undergraduate as well as Postgraduate students of Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Studies, IIUM.

• B.2) Articles in Book
• Fatalism as a Factor for Economic Complacency:A Reflection on Its
• Pros and Cons from Islamic Standpoint” in ISSUES IN ISLAMIC LAW (Ed
• Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010
• Al-Musannaf of Abd al-Razzaque al-San„ani: An Evaluation of Its
• History and Methodology” in ISSUES IN ISLAMIC LAW (Ed
• Abdul
• Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010
• Jurisprudential Interpretation of the Qur’an: A Critical Study of Alajassas’ Methodology” in ISSUES IN ISLAMIC LAW (Ed
• Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010
• Qur’anic Concept of Ideal Human Society” in INTERPRETATION OF THE QUR’AN AND HADITH: REFLECTION ON SOME ISSUES (Ed
• Israr Ahmad Khan), IIUM PRESS, 2011
• Role of the Prophets in the Development of Man” in ISSUES IN QUR’ANIC AND HADITH STUDIES (Ed
• Noor Muhammad Osmani), IIUM PRESS, 2011
• Coherence in the Qur’an: Principles and Applications” in THE QUR’AN, MODERNITY, AND GLOBALIZATION (Ed
• Mohamed El-Tahir El-Mesawi), IIUM PRESS, 2014
• Arguments for Abrogation in the Qur’an: A Critique” in CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO THE QUR’AN AND SUNNAH (Edit: Mahmoud Ayoub), IIIT, Herndon, USA, 2016
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• 30, 2021
• Delivered Public Lecture “The Qur’anic Concept of An Ideal Human Society”, organized by KARA-TADABBUR, MALAYSIA, January 4, 2022
• Delivered Public Lecture “OBJECTIVES OF THE QUR’AN”, organized by KARA-TADABBUR, MALAYSIA, February 28, 2022
• Delivered Special Address “Authentication of Seerah Related Events: Redefining the Criteria” in 5th Seerat Conference, GCW University, Sialkot, Pakistan, March 8-10, 2022
• Delivered Keynote Address “CURRENT METHODOLOGICAL TRENDS OF RESEARCH IN SOCIAL SCIENCES” in Seminar on PUBLICATION AND DISSEMINATION OF KNOWLEDGE IN SOCIAL SCIENCES, Organized by Riphah International University, Islamabad, Pakistan, 15 March 2022
• Delivered Keynote Address “PREVALENCE OF GENDER INEQUALITY IN TH MUSLIM SOCIETY: REVISITING THE PROPHETIC PRINCIPLES” in INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE SEERAH, Organized by Fatima Jinnah University, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, 24-26 October 2022
• Delivered A Paper “MUHAMMAD NEJATULLAH SIDDIQI’S STANDPOINT ON THE CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC THOUGHT: A REFLECTION ON ITS EXTENSION” in an international Conference on Muhammad Nejatullah Siddiqi’s Life and Contribution, Organized by SIO, New Delhi, 30 December 2022
• Delivered Keynote Address “ETHICAL VALUES IN THE QUR’AN” in International Conference on Social Ethics, organized by Shahid Behishti University, Tehran, 23 March 2024
• Delivered keynote Address “METHODOLOGY OF INTERACTION WITH AND REFLECTION ON THE QUR’AN AND THE SUNNAH” in SIX-DAY-SUMMER SCHOOL, organized by BIIT, BANGLADESH and IIIT, USA, at Dhaka, 26-31 May 2024
• Delivered International Lecture on “Interaction with the Qur’an: Revisiting Principles” in WCMIR, Chicago forum, 4 August 2024
• Consultancy
• Supervised a Workshop (as Resource Person) for University Lecturers on Islamic Studies Curricula Development, Dhaka and Kushtia, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought, 28 Feb—2 March 2009
• Supervised University Lecturers of Some Bangladesh Universities in a Workshop (as Resource Person) on Islamic Studies Curricula Reform, Comilla, Bangladesh, Organized by Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought, 18-21 February, 2010
• Participated as a Trainer in a Workshop on Academic Training for Ph
• D Candidates, Organized by Centre for Professional Development (CPD), IIUM, Gombak, 1-2 December 2008.

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Publication

A) Books

1. Qur’anic Studies: An Introduction, published by Zaman Islam Media, Kuala Lumpur, 2000.

2. Islamic Civilization: Real Perspectives (edited & translated from Urdu), Published by Golden Books SDN BHD, Kuala Lumpur, 2001.

3. Human Problems and Their Solution, (edited & translated from Urdu), Published by Golden Books SDN BHD, Kuala Lumpur, 2001.

4. The Theory of Abrogation: A Critical Evaluation, Research Centre, IIUM, 2006.

5. Understanding the Qur’an: A Reflection, Research Centre, IIUM, 2006.

6. Muslim Technology (translation from English into Urdu), Published by CSOS, Aligarh, 2007.

7. Authentication of Hadith: Redefining the Criteria, IIIT, Washington, and London, 2010 (also published its Tamil and Turkish Translations in 2018).

8. Qur’anic and Hadith Studies: Critical Reflection on Some Issues, Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought, Dhaka, 2011.

9. Interpretation of the Qur’an and Sunnah: Reflection on Some Issues, IIUM Press, 2011.

10. Judgments of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), Amazon.com (London), 2020.

11. The Qur’an: The Emancipator of The Mankind, Amazon.com (London), 2021.

12. Economic Integration of Muslim Ummah (co-author with Dr Sadia Gulzar), Al-Faisal Nashran, Lahore, 2023.

13. Human Life Values: Qur’anic Directives, Amazon.com (London), 2024.

14. Towards Understanding the Mission of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.), to be published shortly (by December 2024).

15. Knowledge and Civilization: Islamic Perspective, to be published shortly (by November 2024).

16. Coherence as Methodology of Qur’anic Interpretation, to be published shortly (by April 2025).

Articles in Refereed Journals

1. “Centers of Islam During Makkan Phase of the Prophet’s Mission”, Published in Journal of Pakistan Historical Society, Karachi, vol. XLIV, part II, April 1996.

2. “Coherence in the Qur’an: Principles of Application” Published in Intellectual Discourse, IIUM, vol.10, Number 1, 2002.

3. “A Critique of the Theory of al-Naskh in the Qur’an”, Published in IIUM Law Journal, IIUM, vol. 11, Number 1, 2003.

4. “Nazariyyah Nuzul al-Qur’an Jumlatan Wahidatan fi Mizan al-Naqd al-Ilmi” (Arabic), Published in Al-Tajdôd, IIUM, vol.14, August 2003.

5. “The Theory of the Qur’an’s Revelation in One Single Package: A Critique”, Published in Insight Islamicus, University of Kashmir, India, vol. 4, 2004.

6. “Al-Biqa’i and Islahi: A Comparative Study of Tafsir Methodology”,

Published in Intellectual Discourse, IIUM, vol. 11, number 2, 2003.

7. “Authority of Prophet Muhammad: Qur’anic and Rational Perspectives”,

Published in Insight Islamicus, University of Kashmir, India, vol. 3, 2003.

8. “Al-Suyuti’s Selection of Abrogated Aayat: A Critical Evaluation”, Published in Journal of Islam In Asia, IIUM, vol. 1, June 2004.

9. “Central Themes in the Qur’an: A Reflection and Evaluation” Published in IKIM Journal, Kuala Lumpur, vol. 12, No. 2, July/December 2004.

10. “Fatalism As a Factor for Economic Complacency: Its Pros and Cons from Islamic Perspective” Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, vol. 1, issue 1, 2005.

11. “Towards Understanding Islamic Paradigm of Education”, Published in

Insight Islamicus, University of Kashmir, Sri Nagar, vol. 5, 2005.

12. “Classification of Abrogation in the Qur’an: A Critical Evaluation of the

Reports Concerned” Published in American Journal of Islamic

Social Sciences, Washington, vol. 23, Fall 2006, Number 4.

13. “Jurisprudential Interpretation of the Qur’an: A Critical Study of Al-Jassas’ Methodology”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review,

Delhi, vol. 2, January-December 2006.

14. “Al-Musannaf of Abd al-Razzaque al-San’ani: An Evaluation of Its History and Methodology”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, vol. 2, January-December 2006.

15. “Authentication of Hadith: Redefining the Criteria”,Published in

American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, USA, vol. 24, no. 4, Fall 2007.

16. “Ibn al-„Arabi’s Interpretation of the Qur’an: An Evaluation of Its Legal Viability”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New

Delhi, vol. 3, January-December 2007.

17. “Qur’anic Diction: A Reflection and Evaluation”, Published in Hamdard Islamicus, Karachi, vol. XXX, No. 3, July-September 2007.

18. “Mafatih al-Ghayb: An Evaluation of Its Methodological Pattern”, Published in Jihat Al-Islam, University of the Punjab, Lahore, vol. 1, No. 1, 2008.

19. “Amin Ahsan Islahi: An Introduction to His Tafsir Methodology”, Published in American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, USA, vol. 25, Number 4, Fall 2008.

20. “Islamic Law on Adultery: A Critical Evaluation and Reinterpretation”,

Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, vol. 5, year 2009.

21. “Nazm al-Qur’an and Methodological Pattern of Ibn ‘Ashur: An Evaluation” Published in Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, Dhaka, Vol. 5, Number 7, July-December 2009.

22. “The Role of Sound Reasoning in Hadith-Text Examination”, Published in

Islamic Perspective, London, Number 3, 2010.

23. “The Qur’an as a Criterion for Hadith-Text Examination”, Published in Islamic Perspective, London, Number 4, 2010.

24. “Unique Features of the Qur’anic Law: An Explanation”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, December 2011.

25. “Role of Established History and Moderation in Hadith Texts Evaluation”,

Published in Islamic Perspective, London, Number 4, 2011.

26. “Jihad as an Underlying Principle of Islamic Life” Published in Journal of

Islam In Asia, IIUM, Special Issue No. 1, March 2011.

27. “Understanding Maqasid al-Shari’ah…” Published in Journal of Islam In Asia, Special Issue No. 2, June 2011.

28. “Malamih al-Ittijah al-Maqsadi fi al-Tafsir: Al-Kulliyyat al-Khams fi al-Tafsir al-Razi Namuzajan” (Arabic), Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, Special Issue No. 3, September 2011.

29. “Manhaju Ibn ‘Ashur wa Nazm al-Qur’an: Dirasah Taqwimiyyah” (Arabic), Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, Special Issue No. 4, December 2011.

30. “Muslim Scholars’ Contribution in Hadith Authentication” Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, Special Issue No. 4, December 2011.

31. “Arguments for Abrogation in the Qur’an: A Critique”, Published in Islamic Perspective, London, Number 8, 2012.

32. “Fabrication in Prophetic Traditions: Factors and Remedies”, Published in

Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, June 2013.

33. “Moderation vis-à-vis Authentication of Hadith”, Published in Islamic Perspective Journal of Islamic Studies and Humanities, London, Number 9, 2013.

34. “Hajat al-Insan ila al-Din” (Co-Author: Musaddiq Majid Khan), Published in Al-Adwa’ Lahore, Volume 28, Issue 39, 2013.

35. “Hadith on Predestination: A Critical Evaluation and Reinterpretation”,

Published in Islamic Perspective Journal, London, Number 11, Spring, 2014.

36. “Identifying Preface in the Qur’anic Surahs: A New Methodology of Qur’anic

Interpretation”, Published in Quranica, International Journal of Qur’anic Research, UM, Vol. 6, Issue 1, June 2014

37. “Apparent Discrepancy in Hadith Reporting: An Analysis of Some Hadith on Predestination”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, Vol. 10, Number 1, June 2014.

38. “Surat al-Tadayyun al-Wasat: Dirasah Wasafiyyah” (Co-Author: Musaddiq Majid Khan), Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, IIUM, Vol. 11, Number 2, December 2014.

39. “Qur’anic Instructions on Abatement and Control of Environmental Degradation: Selected Principles” (Co-Authors: Asmawati Muhamad and Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, Vol. 10, Number 2, December 2014.

40. “The Apparently Less Fortunate in the Society: Revisiting Islamic Moral Law”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, June 2015.

41. “Muslim and Non-Muslim Relationship: An Analysis of Qur’anic Provision”,

Published in Islamic Perspective, London, VOL. 13, JUNE 2015.

42. “Allamah Shibli’s Authentication of Historical Events: An Analysis” Published in International Journal of Islamic Thought, Dhaka, December 2015.

43. “Identifying Entity and Attributes of God: Qur’anic Perspective” Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, IIUM, June 2016.

44. “The Qur’anic Law of Inheritance: An Analysis of Some Practically Relevant Issues” Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, June 2016.

45. “Comprehensive Leadership Personality: A Reflection from Qur’anic

Perspective” Published in Bangladesh Journal of Islamic Thought, Dhaka, Volume 12, Number 17-18, January-December 2016.

46. “Research Methodology in the Field of Islamic Studies: A Critical Deliberation” Published in Al-Qalam, Punjab University Pakistan, Volume 21, Issue 2, December 2016.

47. “Conventional Pattern of Qur’anic Interpretation: A Critique”, Published in

Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, June 2017.

48. “The Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w.) as a Paragon of Virtues”, Published in Al-Qalam, Punjab University, Lahore, Vol. 22, S-1, April 2017.

49. “ “Wujuh al-tarjih fi al-tafsir al-shaykh al-qannawji fi tafsir Fath Al-Bayan Fi Maqasid Al-Qur’an: Dirasah Tahliliyyah”, Published in Al-Qalam, Punjab University, Lahore, volum 22, Issue 1, June 2017.

50. “Tadris Maddah Nazm al-Qur’an bi al-‘Arabiyyah li Ghayr al-Natiqin biha: Tajrubah wa Stratijiyyat” Published in Wahdat Al-Ummah, Deoband, India, June 2017.

51. “Nazm al-Qur’an min hayth al-Manhaj li Tafsir al-Qur’an al-Karim: Dirasah

Tahliliyyah li Mabaadihi”, Published in Journal of Islam in Asia, Vol. 14, Number 2, December 2017.

52. “Islamic Provision of Waqf and Multi-Dimensional Services in Turkey: An Analysis”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, June 2018.

53. “Qur’anic Interpretation and Phenomena of Ellipsis and Brevity: A Critical Analysis”, Published in JIA, IIUM, December 2018.

54. “Tafsir Ta’wilat ahl al-Sunnah”, published in Al-Qalam, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, December 2018.

55. “Coherence in the Qur’an: Viable Methodology of Qur’anic Interpretation”,

Published in Journal Amirah Noorah University, Jeddah, KSA, Vol. 4, Number 1, January 2019.

56. “Unity of Muslims: A Reflection on Islamic Rules”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, Vol. 15, No. 1, June 2019.

57. “Athar al-Qur’an al-Hakim ‘ala Shakhsiyyat Allamah Iqbal”, Published in Wahdat Al-Ummah, Deoband, India, June 2019.

58. “Al-Mufassirun al-Fuqaha’ wa Nazratuhum li Ayat al-Ahkam: Qira’ah fi Ayat al-Zina”, Published in Al-Qalam, University of Punjab, Lahore, Pakistan, 2019

59. “Monotheistic Religions’ Role in Promoting Human Values in the Strife-Torn World”, Published in Intellectual Discourse, IIUM, June 2020.

60. “Redefining Family Well-Being: A Reflection on Qur’anic Principles” Published in Epistemology, Lahore, January 2020.

61. “Ideal Human Society: Reflection on Islamic Principles”, Published in Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, December 2020.

62. “Ramadan: A Soul-Searching Month for Muslim Ummah”, Published in The Journal of Social Sciences Research, Germany, May 2020.

63. “Exploring Long Lasting Cure for COVID-19: A Reflection from Islamic Perspective”, Published in Hamdard Islamicus, Pakistan, December 2020.

64. “Revisiting Basic Principles for the Protection of Humanity”, Published in Epistemology, Pakistan. June 2020.

65. “Qur’anic Styles of Message Communication”, Published in Religious Stance, Lahore, Pakistan, December 2021.

66. “Concluding Remarks in the Qur’anic Surahs: A Reflection”, Published in Jihat Al-Islam, The University of The Punjab, Lahore, June 2022.

67. “The Objectives of the Qur’an”, Published in Epistemology, Pakistan, June 2022.

68. “The Qur’anic Concept of Ideal Society”, Published in Al-Azwa’, Lahore, June 2022.

69. “Knowledge Development Process in the Qur’an: An Insight into the Stagnant Islamic Disciplines”, Published in Epistemology, Pakistan, December 2022.

70. “The Twenty-Three Qur’anic Verses: Identifying Original Import”, Published in Islamic Insight, Kerala (India), December 2022.

71. “Remembrance of Allah: A Reflection on Selected Qur’anic Verses”, Published in Epistemology, Lahore, December 2023.

72. “Submission to Allah: A Reflection”, Published in Jihat ul Islam, University of the Punjab, Lahore, December 2023.

73. “Research Methodology with Special Reference to Hadith Compendia”, Accepted for publication in BIIT Journal of Islamic Thought, Dhaka, December 2024.

74. “Communicating Allah’s Message: A Revisit”, Accepted for publication in Al-Qalam, University of the Punjab, Lahore, December 2024.

B.2) Articles in Book

1. “Fatalism as a Factor for Economic Complacency: A Reflection on Its Pros and Cons from Islamic Standpoint” in Issues in Islamic Law (Ed. Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010.

2. “Al-Musannaf of Abd al-Razzaque al-San„ani: An Evaluation of Its History and Methodology” in Issues in Islamic Law (Ed. Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010.

3. “Jurisprudential Interpretation of the Qur’an: A Critical Study of Alajassas’ Methodology” in Issues in Islamic Law (Ed. Abdul Haseeb Ansari), Serials Publications, New Delhi, 2010.

4. “Qur’anic Concept of Ideal Human Society” in Interpretation of The Qur’an and Hadith: Reflection On Some Issues (Ed. Israr Ahmad Khan), IIUM PRESS, 2011.

5. “Role of the Prophets in the Development of Man” in Issues in Qur’anic and Hadith Studies (Ed. Noor Muhammad Osmani), IIUM PRESS, 2011.

6. “Coherence in the Qur’an: Principles and Applications” in The Qur’an, Modernity, And Globalization (Ed. Mohamed El-Tahir El-Mesawi), IIUM PRESS, 2014.

7. “Arguments for Abrogation in the Qur’an: A Critique” in CONTEMPORARY APPROACHES TO THE QUR’AN AND SUNNAH (Edit: Mahmoud Ayoub), IIIT, Herndon, USA, 2016.

B.3) Book Review

1) Review of Muhammad Arif Zakaullah’s Title “The Crescent and the Cross: The Rise of American Evangelicalism and the Future of Muslims”, Published in

Journal of Islamic Law Review, New Delhi, vol. 2, January-December 2006.

2) Review of Irfan Ahmad Khan’s work “Reflections on al-Fatihah and al-Baqarah”, Published in Intellectual Discourse, IIUM, vol. 14,

Number 2, 2006.

C) Translation

1. Islamic Civilization: Real Perspective (by Sadruddin Islahi, originally in Urdu), Golden books, Kuala Lumpur, 1997.

2. Human Being and His Problems (by Jalaluddin ‘Umri, originally in Urdu),

Golden Books, Kuala Lumpur, 1997.

3. Ten other titles on Islam from Arabic into Urdu and Hindi, all published by Hindustan Publications, Delhi, during 1983-1990.

4. Muslim Technology (from English into Urdu), CSOS, Aligarh, India, 1996.

• Presenter and Key note address in over 100 seminars and conferences.
• Speaker at multiple workshops and Lectures.
• Supervised over 25 Masters and Phd thesis.
• Contributed to IIUM website Compilation of Articles an article entitled “Concept of the Paradise in the Qur’an”.
• My book, “Qur’anic Studies: An Introduction” has been approved by the Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Studies, IIUM, as a textbook for the course Sciences of the Qur’an (RKQS 2010).
• Serving as Assessor of Articles for four International Refereed Journals.
• Served as Secretary to International Conference on the Qur’an and Sunnah: Methodologies of Interpretation, IIUM, 17-18 July 2006.
• Represented the Department of Qur’an and Sunnah Studies Several Times in the Kulliyyah Board Meetings as well as Kulliyah Board of Examiners.
• Served as a Member in the International Advisory Board of Journal Jihat al-Islam, the Punjab University, Lahore, Pakistan.
• My book “Understanding the Qur’an: A Reflection” has been prescribed as a major textbook for the course RKQS 2022 (Coherence in the Qur’an) of IIUM.
• Served as member of International Editorial Board of AL-IDAH, an international journal from Peshawar, Pakistan, Since 2009-2012.
• Served as member of Editorial Board of Intellectual Discourse, IIUM.
• Serving as member of Editorial Board of JUST PEACE DIPLOMACY JOURNAL, London, Since 2010.
• Serving as Editor of BANGLADESH JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT, Dhaka, Bangladesh, Since 2011.
• Appointed (with effect from 10/3/2011) as Editor-in-Chief of bilingual (Arabic and English) JOURNAL OF ISLAM IN ASIA, IIUM.
• Edited Four Special Issues of JIA in 2011.
• Appointed as a Member of Islamization of Knowledge Think Tank, IIUM with effect from 1/8/2014 for two years.