PROFESSOR ALI MOHAMMAD NAQVI

Name: Syed Ali Mohammad Naqvi

Designation Professor
Department Department of Shia Theology, Faculty of Theology
Name:

Contact Information:
Home Address: 19, National Colony, Ameer Nishan, Aligarh, India
Office Address: Faculty of Theology, A.M.U. Aligarh
Office Phone: 91-571-2720100/ 2701166
Office Fax: (91-571) 2700528
Home Phone: (91-571) 2402364
Mobile: 0935-825-2345
E-Mail: alinaqavi@yahoo.com

A BRIEF PROFILE:
Born in 1953 in a very prominent family of ‘ulama known in India as Khanvadae Ijtihad. His
father was Allama Ali Naqi Naqavi, a world renowned scholar and Dean Faculty of Theology.
Syed Ali Mohammad Naqvi had his early religious education under guidance of his father. Then
graduated in Theology from Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh.
In 1974 went to Iraq, and then Iran for higher Islamic Studies. He studied under such great
scholars as Allama Murtaza Mutahhari, Dr Mufatteh.Dr Izzati and Prof Sahibuz Zamani.
In Iran Prof Naqvi become prominent as scholar. His articles appeared (in Persian Language) in
reputed Journals. More than a dozen Books were published in Iran by such reputed Publishing
Houses as Intisharate Amir Kabeer, Daftare Nashre Farhange Islami and Bunyade Shaheed.
He became Member of Board of Text-Books in Iranian Ministry of Education and jointly worked
with Dr Haddad Adel on text-book Project. Four of his books were prescribed in secondary and
University level and taught throughout Iran, a unique distinction for any non-Iranian
In 1984 he went to London and worked on a research project. This book was published entitled
“A Manual of Islamic Beliefs and Practice’ from Muhammadi trust of Great Britain.
After return to India Prof Naqvi worked on a Project on Comparative Religions. The voluminous
work was published in two volumes entitled ‘A Survey of Indian Religious Thought.’ He also
worked on a project of Tafseer of the Qur’an and two volumes were published.
He, along with prominent religious figure, Dr Kalbe Sadiq, founded a modern religious Seminary
named Madinatul Uloom at Aligarh which later developed as M.U College.
In 2006 he was directly appointed as professor of Thheology in A.M.U. and later become
Chairman of Shia Theology and then Dean, Faculty of Theology.
He has two sons and two daughters.
QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:

 B. Th. (Theology), First Division, First Position, Aligarh Muslim University, 1971
 M.A. Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, 1971
 M.Th. (Master of Theology), First Division, First Position, Aligarh Muslim
University, Aligarh, 1973
 Higher Religious Studies in Qom and Tehran. (Iran)
 The Course of Ph.D. completed from Tehran University, Iran with distinction but
could not submit Thesis.
 Student of great Islamic thinker Ayatullah Murtaza Mutahhari and Dr Mufatteh in
Tehran University
PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND AND AFFILIATIONS:

Teaching and Administrative Positions :

 Acting Vice Chancellor, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh ( 10-11/-08-2012)

 Senior Dean of the University, (18-21/08/2012)
 Dean, Faculty of Theology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh ( 2010-12)
 Chairman, Department of Shia Theology, A.M.U. (2009-2012)
 Acting Director, UGC Staff Academic College, A.M.U. Aligarh (in absence of
Director during June-August, 2012
 Professor, Department of Shia Theology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh,

Professional Affiliations:

 Member University Court (2011-2012)

 Member University Executive Council ( 2012)
 Member, University Academic Council (2009-2012)
 Founder Member All India Muslim Personal Law Board
 Member of Executive, All India Milli Council
 Founder Hon. General Secretary “ Madinatul Uloom Seminary
 President, Imamia Mission, India
PUBLICATIONS:
(a) Books:
 SAIRI DAR ANDISHAE DEENI_E_HIND (volume 2)
Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2012
(A study of the Modern Indian Religious Thought fromRaja Ram
Mohan Roy to Dr Radhakrishnan in about 600 pages)
 SAIRI DAR ANDISHAE DEENI_E_HIND (volume 1)
Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2011
(A study of the Indian Religious Thought from Veda to Gita from a
comparative perspective in about 600 pages)
 ISLAM: THE MIDDLE WAY
IIDE Publications, Delhi 2010
(Commentary of 2nd Juz of the Qur’an)

 NAHJUL BALAGHA AND HUMAN RIGHTS (Edited)

Iran Culture House, New Delhi, 2009
 HUMAN RIGHTS IN ISLAM AND IN SIRAH OF PROPHET
MUHAMMAD
Al-Hoda International Publication, 2008,
 THE MEANING OF THE HOLY QUR'AN (Part One)
IIDE Publications, Delhi 2008
With translation, transliteration, notes and commentary.
 A MANUAL OF ISLAMIC BELIEFS AND PRACTICE,
Revised Edition Ansariyan, Qom, 2007
1st Edition The Muhammadi Trust, London, 1990
 NAHJUL BALAGHA AND INTER_RELIGIOUS
UNDERSTANDING (Ed.)
Renaissance Publishing House, New Delhi, (1997)
 JAMIA SHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) (Farsi)
Wizarate Amozish, Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
Text-Book for Teachers From Islamic Point of View prescribed in
Danishgahe Tarbiyate Moallim, Iran , for many years Iran
 JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 11I
(Farsi) Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale suwwum for many years)
 JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 11 (Farsi)
Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale Duwwum for many years)
 JAMIASHINASI (SOCIOLOGY OF RELIGION) BOOK 1 (Farsi)
Tehran, 1361 Iranian Calender
(Prescribed throughout Iran as Text Book in Amozishe Mutawassite,
sale Awwal for many years)
 AL ITJĀH-AL-GHARBĪ (Arabic)
Tehran, Sazmane Tablighat, )
 JĀME'E SHINĀSĪ GHARBGARĀEE Jild 2 (Islam and the West)
Amīr Kabīr Publication, Tehran, 1363 Iranian Calender
(This is a study of the impact of West on social, cultural, political and
economic life in Muslim societies)
 JĀME'E SHINĀSĪ GHARBGARĀEE JILD 1
A Study of the Stages of Westernization,Westoxication and Revival
Amīr Kabīr Publication, Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender
(This is about Islamic response to the challenge of West and postulates
Three Stage Theory)

 ISLAM AND NATIONALISM (English)

Islamic Propagation Organization, Tehran, 1362 Iranian Calender

 ISLAM WA MILLĪ GARĀEE (Farsi)

Daftare Nashre Farhange Islāmī, Tehran 1360, Iranian Calender

 AL-ISLAM WAL QAUMIYAH (Arabic)

Sāzmāne Tablīghāte Islāmī, 1404 A.H

 ISLAM AND NATIONALISM (English)

Sāzmāne Tablīghāte Islāmī, 1403 A.H

 L,ISLAM ET LE NATIONALISME OU LE NATIONALISME

SELON L'ISLAM (French
Organisation pour la Propagandee Islamique

 ISLAM VE MILLIETE CILIK (Turkish)

Islāmi Teblig Teŝkilati

 ESLAAM WA MILLIETE KHWAAZEE (Kurdish

Sāzmāne Tablīghāte Islāmī,, Tehran

 TOUHIDE KALIMA
Daftare Nashre Farhange Islami, Tehran
 IQBAL'S PHILOSOPHY OF CULTURE AND EDUCATION ( Farsi)
(Nazariyāte Iqbal dar sisteme Āmūzishī wa Farhangī-e-Islam)

 FARHANGE ISTELAHATE ISLAMI

A DICTINARY OF ISLAMIC TERMINOLOGY (Arabic-English)
Intisharate Islami, ,Tehran, 1364 Iranian Calender

 THE RELIGIOUS THOUGHT OF ALLAMA IQBAL (Farsi)

Intisharate Islami, Tehran, 87

- More than hundred articles published in reputed papers and journals

 OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

AWARDS WON

• IRANIAN AWARD
In a ceremony held in the Conference Hall of National Museum of ICCR, New Delhi, the
Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Mr. Rahim Mashaei who was visiting
India, conferred the Iranian Vice Presidential Award upon Professor S. Ali Mohammad
Naqvi. Professor of Theology at Aligarh Muslim University for his works in the field of
Theological and Islamic Studies. The Award was also conferred on Professor
Azarmidukht Safavi, Professor of Persian at A.M.U. for her contribution in Persian
Studies
• AMU AWARD FOR BRINGING LAURALS TO THE UNIVERSITY
On 26th January 2009, the University gave AMU Award from bringing Laurels , to
Professor Ali Mohammad Naqvi.

• ALLAMA MUTAHHARI AWARD 2008

First Allama Mutahhari Award was conferred on Prof. Ali Mohammad Naqvi by Iran
Culture House in the years 2008

• IOS Award
It was given to Prof Naqvi in February 2012

PARTICIPATION IN INTERNATIONAL SEMINARS AND WORKSHOPS

COUNTRY DATE Topic & Description

Jakarta, 2012- Presented a Paper on Importance and History of Sayyids in

July 14-15 India , in International Seminar on Role of Alawiyeen ‘
Indonesia
organized by Centre of Religious Studies, Indonesia
(LSABI)

Qom, Iran 2011 Gave a Lecture on Currents in Contemporary Indian

26th July Religious Thought, In University of Comparative Religion,
Qom Iran
Tehran, Iran 2011 Presented a Paper on Interfaith Understanding and Muslim
24-25th July Unity, In the International Seminar organized by Majmae
Taqreebe Islami, Tehran
New Delhi 2011 Presented Paper on An Interpretive Study of Imam Jafare
India 12th March Sadiq ‘s Life in Seminar organized by Iran Culture House,
New Delhi
New Delhi 2011 Presented Paper on ‘ Three Perspectives in Ethics-Idealism,
India 5-6th March Materialism and Realism in International Seminar on
Comparative Ethics organized by Delhi Branch of Al-
Mostafa International University
Bangkok, 2010 Participated . international Religious Leaders Consultation
Thailand October 27- program held in Bangkok organized by Interfaith Coalition
28
New Delhi, 2010 Presented a Paper on ‘Theology of Peace building in
India 11th April Islam’,in International Seminar organized by Iran Culture
House
Qom, Iran 2009 Gave a Lecture on Necessity of Developing Comparative
15 Fiqh of Different religions’ in Mofeed University, Qom
December
Tehran, Iran 2009 Presented Paper on ‘ Principles and Guidelines for Inter-
12-13th Faith Dialogue’ in International Seminar on ‘Religion and
December Peace’ organized by Department of International
Relations, Tehran University
New Delhi, 2009 Presented a Paper on ‘ AN Analytical Study of Theo-
India 3-5th Democratic Structure of Iran’s Political System in
December International Seminar On India - Iran Relations in
Contemporary Times (1979-2009) organized by Centre for
West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia.
Deoband, 2009, Presented a Paper on ‘ Causes of Ideological Diversity of
India November Muslims and How to tackle it’ in the Internatonal Seminar
17 on ‘Aadabe Ikhtilaf’ organized by Institute of Objective
Studies and Deoband Seminary
New Delhi, 2008 Presented a paper on ‘ Towards Developing a Theory of
India October-8-9 Wasatiya’ in the International Seminar on Islam and
Interfaith Dialogue’ Organized by Institute of Objective
Studies , New Delhi
Louisville, November An interfaith discussion sponsored by the Presbyterian
USA 14, 2007 Center USA (Local participants will include
representatives from the Louisville Presbyterian
Theological Seminary,
Louisville, 2007 Symposium on ‘Islamic Life in USA, organized by
USA 13th Muhammad Ali Center, Louisville
November
Kentucky, 2007 Participated in discussion on the “theoretical” and
USA November, “experiential” aspects of inter-religious/intercultural
12 interaction and dialogue.in the Abbey of Gethsemani,
Kentucky
Washington 2007 Participated in Discussion on on Peace-building in Islam
DC, USA November 11 conducted by Dr. Mohammed Abu-Nimer at the American
University, USA

New York, 2007 Participated in a discussion in Columbia University about

USA November religious pluralism and extremism and presented ‘ A
9-10 criticism of Paul Knitters’s Theory of Four Models’
New York, 2007 Participated in a program organized by UNICEF and
USA Novemebr, 8 Religions for Peace International, USA on the topic of
‘Religion for Peace’ in UNICEFF Headquarters, New York
Philadelphia, 2007 Participated in Discussion on Muslim-Christian relations in
USA November, 6 Lutheran Theological Seminary, Philadelphia
Philadelphia 2007 Participated in intensive workshop on Jewish-Christian-
USA November, Muslim Relations organized by Interfaith Center of
3-5 Temple University, and conducted by Prof Swidler
California, 2007 presented Paper` Peace building in Islam’ in Symposium
November on ‘Peace and Religion, in Mohammad Ali Centre,
USA
1-2 Kentucky
(Also had opportunity to meet Mohammad Ali the legend
boxer in his home in Kentucky)
Indiana , 2007 Participated in a symposium on the subject of Islamic
USA October 31 Studies in USA Universities

Loiuseville 2007 Presented a paper entitled’ Inter-Faith Dialogue: Problems

USA October and Prospects’ in the University of Louisville, Kentucky.
27-30 USA
California, 2005-05-26 Inter-Faith Meeting with Jewish and Christian Clergy,
USA Temple Beth Shalom in Santa Ana

Pasadana, 2005-05-25 Inter-Faith Meeting, Regas Center with Rev. Regas and Dr
California, Nazir Khaja, Pasadena, California,
USA
Chicago, USA 2005-05-24 Seminar at Omar Ibne Khattab Foundation, Los Angeles,
Participated along with Prof. Fathi Osman,
Chicago, USA 2005-05-21 Roundtable Discussion at Pick Hall, University of Chicago
Topic of discussion ‘ Islamic Studies in USA’
Indiana, USA 2005-05-20 Presentation at the Center of the Islamic Society of North
America, What Should Be Done,
Louiseville. 2005-05-19 Inter-Religious Roundtable Conversation at the Louisville
USA Presbyterian Theological Seminar

Evansville, 2005-05-18 Inter-Faith Meeting, Evansville, Indiana, Sponsored by

Indiana, USA Muslim Community of Evansville

Kentucky, 2005-05-17 Presentation on ‘ Understanding Between Islam and

USA Christianity and the Historical Burden’, Abbey of
Gethsemane, International Thomas Merton Center,
Louisville, 2005- Presentation on Muslim Situation and Our Challenges,
USA 15-05 Islamic Cultural Center of Louisville,

Indiana, USA 2005-05-13 Lecture in University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana
on Peace-building in Islam,
Louiseville 2005-05-11 Workshop in the University of Louisville, USA, on
University, Principles of Inter-Faith Dialogue, Participated along with
Prof. Swidler and Prof. Paul Knitte
Dallas, USA 2004-08-07 Interfaith Roundtable Discussion,

South 2004-08-02 Presentation on Christian Muslim Dialogue

Carolina, USA
Tehra, Iran 2003-12-22 Conference on Current Challenges to Muslim World,
Hyderabad, 2002-03 Conference on Reform of Madrasa Curriculum,
India
New Jersy, 2001-02-15- Delivered Series of lectures in Connecticut and New
USA 20 Jersey, USA on the Topic of “Common Misunderstandings
About Islam

SEMINARS ORGANIZED

DATE Name of Seminar Description

21-23rd National Seminar on Inaugural Function in big Kennedy Hall, Dr

December, Nahjul Balagha and Human Ali Akbar Vilayati, former Foreign Minister
2011 Rights of Iran was the Chief Guest, and many
distinguished figures participated
29-30th International Seminar on Ayatullah Mahdavipoor, Dr Karim Najafi, a
October, Religious Thought of Maulana Father Samuel, Dr Shakeb and many
2010 Rumi prominent Iranian and Indian scholars
participated in the Seminar
8th to 9th International Seminar on more than 25 foreign delegates participated in
March, Co-Existence of Religions the Seminar, Swami Yatindtanandi Maharaj, a
2010 top Hindu religious leader, Father Samuel,
Maulana Kalbe Jawad, Ayatullah Gholam
Raza Mahdavi, Dr Shahid Mahdi, Dr Abdul
Haq, former Chief of Jamaate Islami and
many other luminaries participated.
20th Symposium on
February, Methodology of the Qur’an
2010
19th March, National Seminar on
2009 ‘The Contribution of Indian
Imamia Scholars in the
Development of Islamic
Sciences

5th Symposium on
February Imam Sadiq and Maqasid-e-
2008 Shariah on 5th February,