Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid | Department of Qur’an and Sunnah, University of Karachi

Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid

Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid is recognized internationally as a voice of reason and sanity, spreading a vision of peace, tolerance, and interfaith harmony.

About

Distinguished International Professor Dr. Abdul Rashid, former Chairman, Department of Islamic Learning, Dean Faculty of Islamic Studies and acting Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi is a well-known religious scholar, researcher, social worker and author. He has authored 33 books; presented/published/lectures delivered abroad 100 and awarded 44 Ph.D. degrees under his supervision. Among his publications, the book entitled ‘Islam the Religion of Tolerance and Peace’ (2005) and ‘Spectrum of Religious Education’ (2010) are well received in Europe and America. He has been Fulbright scholar, with his post doctoral thesis on ‘Tolerance: A Common Factor between Pakistan and the United States’.

This program helped broaden his vision of the world. On return home, he has continued to work for the promotion of Tolerance in the field – Religious and Social. In this perspective, as a recognized presenter he has attended 81 international and numerous local seminars and conferences as well as organized 25 seminars/ conferences on diverse important topics relating to tolerance and peace.
It is particularly mentioned that in line with the government’s policy of bringing Deeni Madaris (religious schools) in the main stream of quality educational institutions, in the wake of the ongoing socio-political scenario of the world, in general, and of Pakistan, in particular, Prof. Dr. Abdul Rashid has already established a strong liaison with the religious leaders of all schools of thought through personal contacts, seminars and conferences and for the first time in the history of Pakistan, he organized three programs for the senior teachers of religious institutions of all schools of thought.

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Explore Dr. Abdul Rashid’s extensive qualifications, prestigious positions held, and international exposure in the fields of interfaith dialogue, social harmony, and spiritual reformation

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Brief Introduction

Explore Dr. Abdul Rashid’s extensive qualifications, prestigious positions held, and international exposure in the fields of interfaith dialogue, social harmony, and spiritual reformation. Click each item to learn more.

  1. Post Doctorate under Fulbright fellowship (The Catholic University of America,  Washington D.C., USA).

  2. M.A Gold Medalist, LL.B, Ph.D. (University of Karachi, Pakistan).

  1. Chairman, Dean, Member Syndicate and Acting Vice Chancellor, University of Karachi, Pakistan.
  2. Founder Dean, Faculty of Theology, Federal Govt. Urdu University, Karachi.
  1. Distinguished International Professor, The Ovidius University of Constanta, Romania.
  2. Member, Board of Directors, International Society for Universal Dialogue, Warsaw, Poland.

  3. Visiting Research Scholar, The Catholic University of America, Washington. D.C., USA.

  4. Member, World Council of Religious Leaders, “Religions for Peace”, New York, USA.

  5. President, Council of Global Spirituality, Vatra Dornei, Romania.

  1. Interfaith Dialogue (Peace, Co-existence and Reconciliation Perspective
  2. Social and Communal Harmony
  3. Religions for Peace (Different Religions – Common Action)
  4. Applied Spiritual (Teaching and Research) for the reformation of society
  5. Seerah Study (Prophetic Teachings with special reference to Prophet Muhammad, Contemporary World Perspective)

Abu Dhabi, Austria, Australia, Bangladesh, Belgium, Brunei Darussalam, Canada, China, Dubai, Egypt (Three times), Germany, Greece, India (Three times), Indonesia, Iran, Iraq, Italy, Kuwait, Lebanon, Malaysia, Netherland, Peru, Poland, Romania (Five times), Russia, Saudi Arabia (many times), Senegal, Singapore, South Korea (Three times), Sudan, Switzerland, Thailand (many times), Turkey, United Kingdom (many times), and U.S.A (many times)

  1. Books Published: 34, Research Articles: 100+, PhDs Produced: 43,
  2. Conferences attended: 100+ Conf. / Seminars Organized: 25,
  3. Awards (Int.04, National.14): 18

Books by Dr. Abdul Rashid

Dr. Abdul Rashid is committed to tolerance, peace, cultural understanding, and interfaith harmony. His work offers a profound perspective on bridging cultural divides and promoting interfaith dialogue. With over 30 publications acclaimed worldwide, his books serve as sources of wisdom and enlightenment in today’s interconnected world.

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My dear students, colleagues and friends at home and abroad, I look forward to your questions and feedback.

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