DEPARTMENT OF ARABIC & ISLAMIC STUDIES

Moulavi Dr. P.S.Syed Masood Jamali

Designation:Professor and Dean
Nature of Employment:Regular
Qualification:Afzal Ulama, M.A, Ph.D.
Phone:+91-44-22751282
Email ID:dean-sis@crescent.education

Teaching

Educational Background

ProgrammeSpecializationName of the InstitutionUniversityMonth & Year of passing
Ph.D.Evolution of Islamic JurisprudenceDepartment of Arabic, Persian and UrduUniversity of MadrasFebruary 2006
M.A.Arabic LiteratureDepartment of Arabic, Persian and UrduUniversity of MadrasApril 1978
B.A.ArabicUniversity of MadrasUniversity of MadrasApril 1976
Afzal UlamaOriental Studies in ArabicJamalia Arabic CollegeUniversity of MadrasApril 1972
Fazil JamaliIslamic Higher StudiesJamalia Arabic CollegeApril 1969
Aalim JamaliIslamic StudiesJamalia Arabic CollegeApril 1967

Work Experience

Sl.No.DesignationEmployerPeriod of EmploymentTeaching/Research
FromToYearsMonths
1.Professor & DeanB.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology22.11.10Till DateTeaching & Research guidance
2.Professor & PrincipalKilakarai Bukhari Aalim Arabic College01.03.0021.11.10107Teaching & Research
3.Arabic TranslatorInter SEMA Energy – SU, Libya01.03.8327.02.0017Administration
4.Arabic InterpreterHSCL, a Govt. of India Undertaking05.03.8031.01.822Administration
5.TeacherCrescent School, Vandalur01.06.197230.11.797Teaching
6.LecturerJamalia Arabic College, Chennai01.01.197031.05.197225Teaching

Research

Highlight as a Research Guide and Supervisor

Details of Ph.D Scholars Pursuing Under His Guidance
Sl.No.Name of the Ph.D. ScholarFT/PTReg. No.Date of Reg.Research TopicStatus
1Mr. M. AhamedullahPT128820207-01-12Zakath – Collection and DistributionDec-19
2Mr. S. Mohammed AshrafFT13088370700122-08-13A critical study on modern methodology of teaching Arabic for Non Arabs in TamilnaduDec-19
3Mr. Jamaluddin APT14088310400307-01-14A Study on Shareeah Objectives pertaining to the Solution of Modern Social Issues in the Light of Quran  and HadeethDec-19
4Mrs. Mayeser Miran PeerzadaFT14088310100522-02-14Similarities between Islam and Christianity with particular focus on the teachings of the scripturesThesis Submitted

Joint Supervisor

5Ms. Mahadab BanuFT15088370100108-07-15Quranic Exegesis: The Classical and Contemporary ApproachDec-19
6Mr. M. S. Mohammed JalaldeenPT16088370400114-07-16Critical Study of Islamic Revivalist Movements and their Impact on Sri Lankan Society with Special Reference to Jamath-i- IslamiJun-19
Details of Ph.D. / M.Phil. Scholars Completed Under His Guidance
Sl. No.NameResearch TopicYear of Completion
1.Dr. Ali Ibrahim A M
Ph.D.
Leadership  in Islamic Perspective with Special Reference to Ethics in Leadership Practices12.09.2019
2.Dr. S. A. Usman Ali
Ph.D.
A Study of Plural Society in the Light of Quran and Hadeeth and its Impact on the Muslims of Tamil Nadu18.04.2018
3.Mr. M. Hussain Ahmed,
M.Phil.
Teaching Methodology of the Prophet (PBUH) and its relevance today04.10.2013
4.Mr. U.M. Mohamed Ilyas,
M.Phil.
Prophet’s Method for reformation of Human Behaviour16.04.2013

Ph.D. Thesis Evaluated

Sl.No.UniversityNo. of Theses
1.Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi1

Ph.D. Public Viva-Voce External Examiner

Sl.No.UniversityNo. of Theses
1.University of Madras, Chennai7
2.Bharathidasan University, Trichy7

Publications & Presentations

PublicationNos.PresentationNos.
Books authored8International Conference4
International Journal12National Conference4
National Conference Proceedings1  

Published one paper recently in Arab indexed journal, Impact Factor: 2.0

International Journal Publication: (12)

  • “Investment of Zakath fund- an analytical study”, Al ba’ath al Islami, UGC care journal, ISSN 2347-2456, issue 66, page 48-58, July 2020
  • “Some reflection on paradigm shift in qur’anic interpretation ongender issue discourse”, Hamdard Islamicus, Scopus indexed, Vol. XLII, Issue 1 & 2, pp. 199-213, November, 2019.
  • “How Can We Reconciliate Jesus Christ of the Bible and Prophet Jesus ofThe Quran?” Research Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, Vol. 09, Issue04, pp. 935-943,October- December, 2018.
  • “A Critical Review of John Adair’s ‘The Leadership of Muhammad”, Sri Lankan Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies (SLJAIS), South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Sri Lanka. ISSN: 2550 – 3014, Volume No: 1, Issue No: 2, Page: 76-90, May 2018
  • “Leadership in the Perspective of Islam” Tilmeez, International Arabic Journal, Nadvi Cultural Centre, Jammu and Kashmir, India. ISSN: 2394 – 6628, Volume No: 1, Issue No: 5, Page No: 84-96, May 2018.
  • Modern Techniques for Teaching Arabic for Non-Arabs: A Role played by Bukhari Aalim Arabic College in developing the techniques”, Majalla Al-Aasima, UGC care journal, Vol 9, pp. 184-188, Arab Impact Factor: 2.0
  • “Shafi School of Thought: An Analytic Study of its Revival”, International Research Conference on Social Sciences, Humanities and Interdisciplinary Studies (RCSSHIS – 2016) – Thailand pp. 1-4 ISBN: 978-93-84468-86-6 DOI: 10.15242/DIRPUB.DIRH1216009, December 2016.
  • “Polysemy in Quranic Verses and its enhancing impact on Islamic Jurisprudence”, Second International Symposium proceedings on Empowering National Development Through religions, languages, culture and society’ organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language, South Eastern University of Srilanka, Oluvil, Srilanka., Vol: ISBN: 978-955-627-061-7, Page No: 1-8, March 2015.
  • “Scientific contribution of Muslims that gave shoulder to modern western scientific renaissance”, Second International Conference proceedings on Arabs’ and Muslims’ History of Science, University of Sharjah, vol. -1, no. – 56, December 2014
  • “Principles of balancing in the Islamic Jurisprudence and their application”, Ummul Qura University Journal, Makkah, Saudi Arabia, vol. -3, no. – 1055 – 1086, July 2013
  • “A comparison between traditional commentary of Quran and Modern thematic commentary”, International Seminar proceedings on Tafseer Literature in the modern period, Published by Department of Arabic, Persian and Urdu, University of Madras, Vol. 1, No. -, pp 40-44, 2012
  • “Criticism of Hadeedh Text and its development in the modern days”, Al Durar Al Thameena, Vol. 1, No. -, pp228, 2010

National Conference publications: (1)

  • “Humour in Arabic Literature – It’s varieties and ethics”, Proceedings of the National Seminar on Humour in Arabic Literature, Published by Department of Arabic, Persian and Urdu, University of Madras, Vol. 1, pp. 16-24, , 2013

Books authored: (10)

  • History of Arabic Literature- modern period (1styear Text Book for M.A.), University of Madras, 2005
  • History of Arabic Literature – Umayyad Period (1styear Text Book for Afzal-Ul Ulama), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 2006
  • History of Arabic Literature – Abbasid Period (2nd year Text Book for Afzal-Ul Ulama), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 2006
  • History of Arabic Literature – Modern Period (3rd year Text Book for Afzal-Ul Ulama), Manonmaniam Sundaranar University, Tirunelveli, 2007
  • Arabic X Std. textbook (under Samacheer Kalvi – Common scheme), Department of School Education, Government of Tamil Nadu, 2011
  • Arabic VII Std. textbook (under Samacheer Kalvi – Common scheme), Department of School Education, Government of Tamilnadu, 2011
  • Islamiya Sattathin Vazhamum Visaalamum, School of Arabic and Islamic Studies, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, ISBN 978-93-5311-199-1,(Sadakathullah literary award winner), 2018
  • History of Islamic thought,ISBN:978-3-659-62395-0, Al ILM International online publisher, 2018
  • Contemporary Tafseer Literature (Core Paper-III for M.A. Arabic Lit.), University of Madras, 2019
  • Arabic VIII std. Text book, Tamil Nadu state board,Department of School Education, Government of Tamilnadu 2019

Research Paper Presentation in International / National Conference

  • ‘A Study on Derivation of Shariah Rulings for Modern Medical Issues’, International conference on Role of Islamic Jurisprudence in Dealing with Contemporary Issues, 14th October 2017, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy.
  • ‘Updating Teaching Methodology of Arabic for Non-Arabic’, One day national seminar on Role of Educational Institutions in Development of Arabic Language and Literature in South India, 7th March 2017, The New College, Chennai.
  • ‘Shariah Provision for Differently Abled’, Two day international Arabic seminar on Significance of Differently Abled in Arabic Pedagogy and Literature, 4th Feb 2016, University of Madras
  • Sunnah of the Prophet and its implication in Daily life, One Day National Level Seminar on “Prophetic Traditions”, Organized by Department of Hadith and related sciences, Darul Huda Islamic University, Chemmad, Kerala., November, 2015
  • Humanitarian Values in Arabic Literature, Two Day International Seminar on Humanitarian Values in Arabic Literature’ organized by PG & Research Department of Arabic, The New College, Chennai., February 2015
  • Teaching Arabic Language with modern technology, One Day National Level Seminar on ‘Teaching Arabic Language with the help of Holy Quran and Hadith”, Organized by PG and Research Department of Arabic, The New College, Chennai., January, 2014
  • Method of Prophetic Teaching in Contemporary Scenario, The Prophet of Mercy International Conference 24th Feb 2013, Perinthalamanna, Kerala
  • Thematic Tafseer and Analytic Tafseer –A comparative study, International seminar on Tafseer Literature in the modern period, University of Madras, Chennai., 10, 11 January 2012
  • A Modern Methodology of Teaching Islamic Jurisprudence, International Seminar on Education (ICTEM), International Islamic University, Kualalumpur, Malaysia., July 14 to 16 2008,
  • Distinguished Features of Arabic Poems of Mohammed Ali Al Sanusi, National Seminar, University of madras, 13 – 14 February 2008
  • Humanism and Secularism in Modern Arabic Poetry and its impact on contemporary Arab Society, National Seminar, University of Madras, 30 – 31 January 2006
  • Bifurcation of Education into Religious and Secular –An Islamic Perspective, AFMI’s XIII International Education Conference, Hamdard University, New Delhi, December 25thand 26th 2004

Chaired Session in International / National Seminars

  • UGC sponsored oneday international seminar on Teaching Communicative Arabic for Non-Native Speakers: Problems, Solutions & Opportunities, organized by Post Graduate&Research Department of Arabic, The New College, Chennai, 12th February, 2020
  • One-day Educational Seminar at Preston International College, 5th March 2019, Chennai
  • International Seminar on Literary Interfaces Between India & UAE, 7th August 2018
  • International Seminar on Eulogy to Holy Prophet in the Modern Arabic Poetry, 9th December 2015, JMC, Trichy.
  • Two-day International Seminar on Human Value in Arabic Literature, 3rd February 2015, The New College, Chennai.
  • International Seminar on Islamic finance, Organized by Islamic Research and Training Institute (IRTI) of the Islamic Development Bank Group and the Al Jamia al Islamiya (Islamic University) Kerala, Oct. 2010
  • International conference on Islamic finance and Interest free Banking, Organized by Rowlathul Uloom Arabic College, Calicut in association with UGC, IDB – Jeddah and Kerala State Industrial Development Corporation., Oct. 2009
  • International Islamic Tamil Literary Conference, 2007, Chennai

National Conferences / Seminars / Workshops attended

  • One Day workshop on Modern techniques of teaching Arabic Language., Organized by School of Islamic Studies, B.S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, Chennai., Sep. 2012

Organized Conferences / Workshops

  • One Day Workshop on “Oratory and Debate Skill Development” in July 31, 2019, Resource Persons: Mr. Nanjil Sampath, Dr. Parveen Sulthana, Mr. Aloor Sha Nawas, Mr. Mathimaran & Dr. Sundaravalli
  • Blended ELTeach Programme – Final Conference, sponsored by US Embassy at the convention center, B.S.Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science & Technology, 01.10.2019 – 08.10.2019
  • One Day National Conference on ‘Prophetic Guidance for Modern Social Issues’, Organized by School of Islamic Studies, 23rd February, 2015.
  • One Day workshop on “Discover Yourself”, Organized by School of Islamic Studies , 1st December 2014, Resource Person: Mr. A.W. Sadathullah Khan, Editor, Islamic Voice.
  • One Day workshop on “Career Counselling and Opportunities for Graduates of Islamic Studies”, Organized by School of Islamic Studies , February 2014, Resource Person: Mr. C.M.N. Saleem, Journalist, Secretary & Correspondent, Annai Katheeja Arts and Science College.
  • One Day National workshop on “Modern Techniques of Teaching Arabic Language”, Organized by School of Islamic Studies, September 2013, Resource Person: Dr. V. Abdur Rahim, Director, Madina University, Saudi Arabia.
  • One Day National workshop on “Have we created God for our own purpose?” inJuly 2013, Resource Person: Dr. Yusuf Islam, Professor, Daffodil University, Bangladesh.

Awards Received

  • Bharath Jothi Award (for outstanding services, achievements and contributions)
  • Sathakathullah Appa Literary Award – 2018 for the book “Islamiya Sattathin Vazhamum Visaalamum”

Foreign University Visits

  • Al-Azhar University, Cairo, Egypt – 1999
  • Jamia Naleemiya, Peruvala, Sri Lanka – 1999
  • International Islamic University of Africa, Khartoom, Sudan – 2000
  • Ummul Qura University, Holy Makkah, Saudi Arabia – 2001
  • North Carolina University, USA – 2014
  • Duke University, USA – 2014
  • Sharja University, UAE – 2014
  • International Islamic University of Malaysia – 2015

Countries visited

  • USA, Turkey, Egypt, Libya, Sudan, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Sri Lanka, Malaysia, Thailand.

Invited Lectures Delivered

  • “Religious Teachers Exchange programme” by the invitation of State Department, United States of America, 2003 in Washington, New York, Ohio
  • A Special Address in 12th Anniversary of SIMAN, Sharjah, UAE. 2009
  • Convocation Address, Darul Uloom Jamalia Arabic College, Chennai. 2006
  • A Special Lecture on Muhyideen Abdul Qadir Jeealani and his contribution to Islamic Tasawwuf, Sadakathullah Appa College, Palayamkottai. 2008
  • Convocation Address, Jamia Misbahul Huda, Needur. 2005

Membership in Organizations

  • Chairperson, Board of Studies, Tamil Nadu Open University
  • President, Tamil Nadu Arabic Association
  • Arabic Board of Studies, Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Bharathidasan UniversityNominee
  • Member, Advisory Board, B.S.A.Zakath Foundation, Chennai.
  • Member, Shariah Advisory Board, Janseva Cooperative Credit Society Ltd., Chennai.
  • Coordinator, Islamic Cultural Trust (ICT), Chennai.
  • Chairman, Afzalul Ulama Graduates Association, Chennai.
  • Vice President, Governing Body, Riyadhus Salihaat Arabic College for women, Kadayanallur.