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AMU Pro Vice Chancellor meets Sharjah University officials during UAE visit

Aligarh, January 6: The Aligarh Muslim University Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali (Veteran) on his recent visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) visited the Sharjah University, where he met with the University Chancellor, Professor Hamid M Al- Naimy and the University Vice Chancellor for Community Affairs Dr Salah Tahir Al- Haj.

During the meeting, the Chancellor and the Vice Chancellor of the Sharjah University showed interest in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Aligarh Muslim University to promote knowledge sharing and academic exchange. Meanwhile, local media reports in the UAE have stated that this exercise will pave way for better academic exchange programs between Aligarh Muslim University and Sharjah University, while creating better relations between India and the UAE.

During the visit, Brigadier Ali also had a detailed discussion with the Sharjah University’s Dean of Quality Assurance, Professor Esam El Din. The focus of discussion was primarily on academic programs being conducted in both the universities.

Saiyyid Hamid Sr Secondary School (Boys) organises debate on ‘Digital India: Need of the Hour’

Aligarh, January 6: The Saiyyid Hamid Sr Secondary School (Boys), Aligarh Muslim University recently organised a debate competition on the topic of ‘Digital India: Need of the Hour’, in which a large number of students participated to put forth their view points on the ongoing digitalisation campaign in country.   

On the occasion, Major S M Mustafa (Veteran), Principal, Saiyyid Hamid Sr Secondary School (Boys) said that debates like these and other such programmes are to encourage and appreciate the Ministry of Human Resource Development (MHRD) Policy regarding promotion of digital economy in educational institutions, particularly among youth.

Major Mustafa urged students to understand various aspect of Digital India campaign and come out with positive opinions. He has also constituted a team of teachers and students to visit different Aligarh based schools for the MHRD policy regarding digital economy in educational institutions.

Presiding over the debate, Mr Habib Ahmad, Coordinator of the programme appreciated and acknowledged the performance of the participants. He pointed out that the transformation of Indian economy into electronically empowered and digital economy is need of the hour.

Mr Ghufran Ahmad and Dr Faiz Zaidi were judges of the competition while teachers Mr Ashhad Jamal Nadvi, Mr Mohd Mujahid and Mr Sabahuddin were also present on the occasion.

Nishant Bhardwaj of Class XII bagged the first prize, Abdullah Kazmi of Class XII and Mohammad Faraz of Class XI got second and third prizes respectively. Sudhanshu Shekhar Jha of Class XI received the consolation prize.

School students Shoeb Hashmi and Atif Jawed conducted the programme and proposed the vote of thanks respectively.

Prof Mahmood appointed as Chairperson, Dept of West Asian Studies and North African Studies

Aligarh, January 6: Professor Fazal Mahmood has been appointed as Chairperson, Department of West Asian Studies and North African Studies. Prof Mahmood will remain the Chairperson till the date of his superannuation, which is till 19.4.2019.

Faculty of Theology organises National Seminar on ‘Muslim Personal Law and Constitution of India’

Aligarh, January 6: The Faculty of Theology, Aligarh Muslim University organised a National Seminar on ‘Muslim Personal Law and Constitution of India’.

Presiding over the Inaugural Function of the Seminar, AMU Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) said that since India is a secular country, where people follow various faiths and personal laws. “Therefore, following a personal law of a particular religion or the common civil law in certain matters like marriages and divorces is entirely personal to any citizen,” said the Vice Chancellor.

He added that India does not force upon constitutional laws over personal laws. General Shah further said that education can empower any down trodden community belonging to any religious faith, geographical location, caste and creed.

Maulana Shaukat Ali Qasmi from Deoband, who attended the Seminar as the key-speaker pointed out that India is secular democracy and a Common-Civil-Code is against the ethos of the country.

He urged people, who are demanding Common-Civil-Code to do their research on Islam and the Holy Quran. “If Muslim Personal Law is modified, it will divert Muslims from the principles of Islam,” said Maulana Qasmi.

The Chief Guest, Professor Shamim A Ansari, Dean, Faculty of Social Science urged Muslims to consider views of the Ulema (Islamic scholars) in terms religious duties and solutions to problems related to Muslim marriages, divorces and property distribution in Muslim families among other issues. He added that the solutions to these problems have been explained in religious texts.

Professor Hafiz M Iliyas Khan, Chairperson, Department of Psychology pointed said that Indian Constitution guarantees freedom to follow any religion. He added that the Citizens of India from various religious backgrounds have full faith in the Indian Constitution, which is enough to safeguard various personal laws.

The Director of the Seminar, Professor Abdul Khalique, Dean, Faculty of Theology said that all communities want to live in peace and harmony, while safe guarding their personal laws, rituals and practices. He added that AMU is a platform, from where secular voices and opinions against possible modifications in personal laws will reach the nation.

Professor Towqueer Alam, Chairman, Department of Sunni Theology, who is also the Coordinator of the Seminar said that it is imperative that people around the world understand the principles of Islam and the religious law derived from the Holy Quran to avoid misunderstandings.

Professor S Ali Mohammad Naqvi, Chairman, Department of Shia Theology said that the main issues concerning Muslims today are of education, health, political participation and social upliftment. “However, Muslims are often seen entangled in non-issues, which never benefit the community,” observed Prof Naqvi.

Mr Nafis Ahmad conducted the programme, while Prof Naqvi proposed the vote of thanks.

Er Jabbar joins as Workshop Superintendent, Dept of Mechanical Engineering

Aligarh, January 6: Er Abdul Jabbar recently took over the charge of Workshop Superintendent, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Z H College of Engineering and Technology, Aligarh Muslim University. Er Jabbar did his B Tech in Mechanical Engineering from AMU in 1996 and later worked with the NSIC as a Deputy Manager.

Interdisciplinary Dept of Remote Sensing and GIS Applications host book releases

Aligarh, January 6: The Interdisciplinary Department of Remote Sensing and GIS Applications, Faculty of Science, Aligarh Muslim University recently hosted releasing ceremony of two books authored by Dr Wasi Ahmad Zaidi. The books with titles of ‘Remote sensing and Geographical Information System’ and ‘Ground Water’ were released in the presence of Professor Bhagwan Singh Chaudhary, Registrar, Chaudhary Bansi Lal University, Bhiwani, Haryana and Professor Abdul Munir, Dean, Faculty of Science, AMU. These books have been released by APH Publications, New Delhi.        

Dr Zaidi’s books contain detailed study of ground water management in parts of national capital region, New Delhi and the use of remote sensing and GIS technology in water management.

During an interaction on the book content, Professor Bhagwan Singh Chaudhary said that these books help to highlight the concept of theoretical and practical aspects of geological field work in earth sciences with a special usefulness for students and research scholars.  

Prof Nizamuddin, Dr Rashid Afridi, Dr Mukthar Ahmad, Dr S M A Rizvi, Dr Syed Kausar Shamim and Dr Ziu ur Rahman Ansari were also present on the occasion.

Dept of Linguistics to start International Conference

Aligarh, January 6: The Department of Linguistics, Aligarh Muslim University in collaboration with the Indian Council for Social Science Research will start a three-day International Conference on ‘Mediatization, Culturalization and Language Alteration’ from January 5, 2017. 

Professor Ali R Fatihi, Chairman, Department of Linguistics will be actively involved in the Conference, which will have Dr M J Warsi as the Organising Secretary.

General Shah releases AMU Calendar and Diary for the year 2017

Aligarh, January 6: The Aligarh Muslim University Vice Chancellor, Lt General Zameer Uddin Shah (Veteran) today released the University Calendar and the University Diary for the year 2017. The Calendar carrying twelve leaves with historical information about AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad khan and the historical evolution of Aligarh Muslim University is dedicated to the bi-centenary celebrations of Sir Syed’s birth anniversary.

The Calendar also has rare and relevant pictures of Aligarh movement and various quotes on monthly basis by eminent historians.

On the occasion, AMU Pro Vice Chancellor, Brigadier S Ahmad Ali with Prof A R Kidwai, Prof S M Javed Akhtar, Prof Yusuf uz Zaman Khan, Prof Shafey Kidwai, Prof F S Sheerani, Dr Faiza Abbasi, Dr Badr Jahan, Dr Ziaur Rehman, Dr M Sajjad and AMU PRO, Mr Omar Saleem Peerzada were also present.

The Calendar has been designed by Mr Saleem Uddin, Graphic Designer, AMU Public Relations Office.

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