Dr. Riaz Ahmad Saeed
Dr. Riaz Ahmad Saeed is an Academician and Research Scholar in the Study of Religions and Thoughts. He has been serving as Faculty member at National University of Modern Languages Islamabad since 2017 and currently working as HoD, Islamic Thought & Culture, since 2024. He received an MPhil in Comparative Religions from the International Islamic University, Islamabad in 2011, and was awarded a Doctoral degree in the Study of Religions and Thoughts from the Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Punjab- Lahore in March 2018. His area of research includes the Study of Religions, Islam and the West, Seerah and Orientalism, Interfaith Dialogue, and Religious Minorities and its related disciplines. He is having an academic and research experience of more than 17 years in various reputed institutes. During his service, He has worked as Head of the Department, Program Coordinator, Focal person for Research, Civic Engagement & Academic Collaboration, Project leader, Event Organizer (Conference/ Workshops, Seminars), Journal’s editor, Advisor and PhD Research Supervisor.
He has produced more than 70 research papers published in reputed national and international journals in W, X, and Y categories in his interested area of research. He has participated in more than 50 national and international conferences, presenting articles on diverse themes. He has attended numerous training sessions, workshops, and faculty development programs. He has also chaired, demonstrated, and participated as a subject expert, session chair, panelist guest speaker, and trainer, in different academic events. He has been a member of various national and international academic, research, and social forums along with the founder and Member Editorial Board of Pakistan's prime journal on the study of religion and thought named, "Al-Milal: Journal of Religion and Thought" (ISSN: 2663-4392), founded in 2018. He is serving as a member editorial board of various national and international journals, such as Al-Hidaya, Science Horizon, Al-Fitrah, JORAC, and JIC, from Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia & Algeria etc. He has been a member of the Board of Directors and focal person of the Asian Research Index (ARI) since 2019. He has also been granted the HEC Best Paper Award in 2019. He was awarded PhD Approved Supervisor status from the Higher Education Commission in August 2020. He was granted NUML High Achievers Award, NUML Research Excellence Award and NUML Best Teacher Awrad in, 2022, 2023, 2024 respectively.
He is the author of four books published by the Center for Interfaith Research Karachi on” Muslim -Christian Dialogue in 2020, Seerah and Contemporary Issues in 2021, Common Moral Teachings of Religions in 2022 published by Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Conduct with religious Minorites in 2023 and three international book chapters published from the Elsevier academic Publication in 2021, Istanbul University Pres and United International Press Turkey while some are in the review process. He has conducted many conferences, workshops, and seminars with National and international collaboration. Similarly, He is the winner of HEC funded project NRPU in 2022. “Identity and Citizenship of Religious Minorities in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Solution”. He has completed his Post Doc Fellowship since 2023 from Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad-Pakistan, entitled, Representation of Religious Minorities in HEIs of Pakistan.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Anees Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Al-Ahsan, Prof. Ghulam Ali Khan, and Prof. Dr. Mohd. Noor Roslan
Phone: +92 321 5539954
Address: Department of Islamic Thought and Culture, National University of Modern Languages, H-9, Islamabad
He has produced more than 70 research papers published in reputed national and international journals in W, X, and Y categories in his interested area of research. He has participated in more than 50 national and international conferences, presenting articles on diverse themes. He has attended numerous training sessions, workshops, and faculty development programs. He has also chaired, demonstrated, and participated as a subject expert, session chair, panelist guest speaker, and trainer, in different academic events. He has been a member of various national and international academic, research, and social forums along with the founder and Member Editorial Board of Pakistan's prime journal on the study of religion and thought named, "Al-Milal: Journal of Religion and Thought" (ISSN: 2663-4392), founded in 2018. He is serving as a member editorial board of various national and international journals, such as Al-Hidaya, Science Horizon, Al-Fitrah, JORAC, and JIC, from Pakistan, Nigeria, Indonesia & Algeria etc. He has been a member of the Board of Directors and focal person of the Asian Research Index (ARI) since 2019. He has also been granted the HEC Best Paper Award in 2019. He was awarded PhD Approved Supervisor status from the Higher Education Commission in August 2020. He was granted NUML High Achievers Award, NUML Research Excellence Award and NUML Best Teacher Awrad in, 2022, 2023, 2024 respectively.
He is the author of four books published by the Center for Interfaith Research Karachi on” Muslim -Christian Dialogue in 2020, Seerah and Contemporary Issues in 2021, Common Moral Teachings of Religions in 2022 published by Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad, Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Conduct with religious Minorites in 2023 and three international book chapters published from the Elsevier academic Publication in 2021, Istanbul University Pres and United International Press Turkey while some are in the review process. He has conducted many conferences, workshops, and seminars with National and international collaboration. Similarly, He is the winner of HEC funded project NRPU in 2022. “Identity and Citizenship of Religious Minorities in Pakistan: Issues, Challenges and Solution”. He has completed his Post Doc Fellowship since 2023 from Islamic Research Institute, International Islamic University, Islamabad-Pakistan, entitled, Representation of Religious Minorities in HEIs of Pakistan.
Supervisors: Prof. Dr. Anees Ahmad, Prof. Dr. Zia ul Haq, Prof. Dr. Abdullah Al-Ahsan, Prof. Ghulam Ali Khan, and Prof. Dr. Mohd. Noor Roslan
Phone: +92 321 5539954
Address: Department of Islamic Thought and Culture, National University of Modern Languages, H-9, Islamabad
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cannot be survived without oxygen. Forests are like lungs of Earth. The
ecosystem of 70 % animals depends upon forests and trees. Natural
ecological system of Earth cannot be maintained without tree
plantations. The trees absorb toxic greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere and provide us with fresh oxygen for breathing. Therefore,
environmental pollution issue can be overcome by planting more and
more trees. Tree cutting at vast level has caused ecological issues such
as imbalance, disorder, global warming, climate change, air pollution
etc. But our nation does not seem serious about protection and extension
of green environment. Islam hardly inspires his followers to plant more
and more new trees more and more. This research paper aims to explore
the role of trees plantations in controlling environmental pollution from
Islamic Prospective. The Analytical research methodology has been
adapted with qualitative research approach in this study. This study
concluded that in 1947, 30 % area of Pakistan was covered with green
environment but now it has been shrunk to less than 5% because of
deforestation. Deforestation is one of the major causes of current
environmental crisis. It is need of hour to increase awareness about
planation through media, education, Private public partnership and
necessarily legislation. Trees Plantation is a most essential activity for
maintaining balance of natural environment of Earth. Trees and plants
play a key role in eradication of environmental pollution.
Environmental pollution is a catastrophic global issue of current times.
conditions. This study elaborates upon the impacts, issues, and activities of Rohingya Muslims living in Pakistan
with reference to transnational Islam. Transitional Islam has arguably captured the attention of academic researchers
in recent years, with many studies and reports available on the impacts, issues, and crises of transnationalism and
transitional Islam. The crisis of the Rohingya people is undoubtedly a growing transnational challenge, as they are
systematically discriminated against and compelled to leave Burma to find refuge in various countries such as
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia. They face many problems in Pakistan, such as being stateless because Pakistan
considers them Bengali (i.e., a community originating from Bangladesh) while Bangladesh considers them as
Burmese citizens. The Rohingya have faced decades of statelessness and targeted violence, as well as the brutal
murder of innocent men, women, and children. Many reported cases are also found of women being raped and
children being burnt during these tragedies by Burmese forces. These are violations of the United Nations charter on
human rights in the age of globalization and civilization. This study aims to examine and highlight the current
situation regarding the education, job opportunities, and healthcare services available to them in their host countries.
The Rohingya seem to be in a very poor state and to be living a miserable life in most of the areas of Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and India. The dire need exists to provide them with citizenship and other human rights in the host
countries. The Rohingya also need legal and constitutional protection in Pakistan and should be allowed to participate
in national politics for the welfare and service of their community. This study has adopted the analytical and
historical research methodologies using a qualitative approach.
a Model of Excellence for the whole of humanity. He is the last prophet of
Allah, which means every aspect of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
must be perfect which is to be followed by all humans, especially the
Muslims. His life guides every situation that is faced by humans. In this
context, if the teachings of the holy Prophet (PBUH) are considered in the
protection of social values that play a fundamental role in economic
stability and sustainable development, then it will come out that the
Prophet has emphasized the stability of the society through the economy,
peace, justice, provision of rights, liberties, and protection of life.
Therefore, the life of the prophet which is referred to as Seerah is necessary
for the development and strength of the society. In this study the role of
social values in sustainable economic growth has been analyzed in the
light of the Holy Prophet’s Seerah (PBUH). The Analytical Research
Methodology with a qualitative paradigm is adopted to conclude this
study. This study perceives that, if the humanity abides by the teachings
of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with its true spirit , they can play a dynamic
role in the sustainability of society and economic development.
negative associations such as oppression, war, and terror, fist waving, or jumping on burning
flags. The negative propaganda and projection of other religions would also yield the same
results. Why the other side of the picture which is of pain and suffering by Muslims are not
presented the same way? When some members of society are afraid of others it may lead to
disturbance in society. Is Islam a religion of violence and a potential threat to Western
societies? The history of Islamophobia begins from the medieval Makkan period since its
foundation of Islam. But we see how enemies became best friends of Islam. How early
Muslim community cope with the challenges of an anti-Islamic sentiment? How do they
manage to build trust with other communities? The Sīrah heritage of the Prophet of Islam
((PBUH)) contains much material, guidance, and strategies to deal intelligently with this
contemporary challenge of Islamophobia (an anti-pluralistic notion for a healthy society).
This paper also examines the possible causes and sources of anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic
sentiments over the last couple of decades and discusses possible ways of overcoming this
phenomenon of fear as reflected by Sīrah of Prophet Muhammad ((PBUH)). This study will
analytically examine the existing content of Islamophobia and will conclude with a
qualitative research paradigm. It is perceived that Islamophobia is a growing trend in nonMuslim Societies’ especially in the Western world in response to the grooving pace to spread
of Islam. However, the teachings of the Prophet of Islam may become an active strategy to
overcome that issue with proactive legislation against this antiemetic activity
wisdom and guidance. The focus of this article is to study an important
aspect of his Seerah i.e. as a ruler. The Madina state was a state which
had a confederation of units with socio- political autonomy. The Holy
Prophet (SAWW) made various covenants for the development and
better defense of the Madina state. The charter of Madina is the basic
document that allows us to understand various aspects of his
governance. He set out the rights and duties of all citizens including
non-Muslims including the Jewish tribes who have been living there
since long and had almost occupied the financial resources of Medina.
Therefore, there was a need to regulate this anomaly and establish a
balance in society through judicious allocation of rights and duties
within an Islamic state. Their role was so defined so as to ensure
development and stability of the State. The Madina charter guaranteed
protection of all kinds of religious, political and social rights and
liberties. Thus the Madina charter is a key document to study how a
peaceful society may be established. It sheds light on his political and
constitutional struggle. This study is an effort to investigate the
Charter of Madina as to how the rights of religious minorities are
secured and to draw a comparison of their rights and duties in the
constitution of Pakistan, an Islamic State. An analytical research
methodology is adopted in this study the above cited topic.
Keeping the charter of Madina in view, a few similarities between the
State of Madina and Pakistan are drawn. The constitution of Pakistan
also guarantees religious freedom and holds that a citizen may
practise any religion. These and other similarities shall be highlighted
in this study.
cannot be survived without oxygen. Forests are like lungs of Earth. The
ecosystem of 70 % animals depends upon forests and trees. Natural
ecological system of Earth cannot be maintained without tree
plantations. The trees absorb toxic greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere and provide us with fresh oxygen for breathing. Therefore,
environmental pollution issue can be overcome by planting more and
more trees. Tree cutting at vast level has caused ecological issues such
as imbalance, disorder, global warming, climate change, air pollution
etc. But our nation does not seem serious about protection and extension
of green environment. Islam hardly inspires his followers to plant more
and more new trees more and more. This research paper aims to explore
the role of trees plantations in controlling environmental pollution from
Islamic Prospective. The Analytical research methodology has been
adapted with qualitative research approach in this study. This study
concluded that in 1947, 30 % area of Pakistan was covered with green
environment but now it has been shrunk to less than 5% because of
deforestation. Deforestation is one of the major causes of current
environmental crisis. It is need of hour to increase awareness about
planation through media, education, Private public partnership and
necessarily legislation. Trees Plantation is a most essential activity for
maintaining balance of natural environment of Earth. Trees and plants
play a key role in eradication of environmental pollution.
Environmental pollution is a catastrophic global issue of current times
The research was triggered by observing unsatisfactory learning outcomes of traditional teaching methods being used to teach the compulsory subject of
Islamic studies at the primary level. According to the nature of study, the experimental research method was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of activity
Based teaching and demonstration method. The researcher designed a role-play activity for the students of primary level, which was carried out in a School.
The activity was based on two steps (Pre-test and Post-test). The results obtained from the pre and post-test established that Demonstration and ABT were
enormously effective as they remarkably improved the students' “Knowledge, concepts and skills as well as developed their learning attitude, interest and
confidence. The research, therefore, recommends that mentioned methods should be applied to teach Islamic studies at the Primary level in order to gain
conceptual clarity, accomplish Islamic goals and develop Islamic values. Using these methods will provide an opportunity for students to attain sound
knowledge, conceptual clarity, and self-belief and provoke interest in their religion. The analytical Study has been adopted as research methodology in this
paper to reach the conclusion.
cannot be survived without oxygen. Forests are like lungs of Earth. The
ecosystem of 70 % animals depends upon forests and trees. Natural
ecological system of Earth cannot be maintained without tree
plantations. The trees absorb toxic greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere and provide us with fresh oxygen for breathing. Therefore,
environmental pollution issue can be overcome by planting more and
more trees. Tree cutting at vast level has caused ecological issues such
as imbalance, disorder, global warming, climate change, air pollution
etc. But our nation does not seem serious about protection and extension
of green environment. Islam hardly inspires his followers to plant more
and more new trees more and more. This research paper aims to explore
the role of trees plantations in controlling environmental pollution from
Islamic Prospective. The Analytical research methodology has been
adapted with qualitative research approach in this study. This study
concluded that in 1947, 30 % area of Pakistan was covered with green
environment but now it has been shrunk to less than 5% because of
deforestation. Deforestation is one of the major causes of current
environmental crisis. It is need of hour to increase awareness about
planation through media, education, Private public partnership and
necessarily legislation. Trees Plantation is a most essential activity for
maintaining balance of natural environment of Earth. Trees and plants
play a key role in eradication of environmental pollution.
Environmental pollution is a catastrophic global issue of current times.
conditions. This study elaborates upon the impacts, issues, and activities of Rohingya Muslims living in Pakistan
with reference to transnational Islam. Transitional Islam has arguably captured the attention of academic researchers
in recent years, with many studies and reports available on the impacts, issues, and crises of transnationalism and
transitional Islam. The crisis of the Rohingya people is undoubtedly a growing transnational challenge, as they are
systematically discriminated against and compelled to leave Burma to find refuge in various countries such as
Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Malaysia. They face many problems in Pakistan, such as being stateless because Pakistan
considers them Bengali (i.e., a community originating from Bangladesh) while Bangladesh considers them as
Burmese citizens. The Rohingya have faced decades of statelessness and targeted violence, as well as the brutal
murder of innocent men, women, and children. Many reported cases are also found of women being raped and
children being burnt during these tragedies by Burmese forces. These are violations of the United Nations charter on
human rights in the age of globalization and civilization. This study aims to examine and highlight the current
situation regarding the education, job opportunities, and healthcare services available to them in their host countries.
The Rohingya seem to be in a very poor state and to be living a miserable life in most of the areas of Pakistan,
Bangladesh, and India. The dire need exists to provide them with citizenship and other human rights in the host
countries. The Rohingya also need legal and constitutional protection in Pakistan and should be allowed to participate
in national politics for the welfare and service of their community. This study has adopted the analytical and
historical research methodologies using a qualitative approach.
a Model of Excellence for the whole of humanity. He is the last prophet of
Allah, which means every aspect of the life of the Holy Prophet (PBUH)
must be perfect which is to be followed by all humans, especially the
Muslims. His life guides every situation that is faced by humans. In this
context, if the teachings of the holy Prophet (PBUH) are considered in the
protection of social values that play a fundamental role in economic
stability and sustainable development, then it will come out that the
Prophet has emphasized the stability of the society through the economy,
peace, justice, provision of rights, liberties, and protection of life.
Therefore, the life of the prophet which is referred to as Seerah is necessary
for the development and strength of the society. In this study the role of
social values in sustainable economic growth has been analyzed in the
light of the Holy Prophet’s Seerah (PBUH). The Analytical Research
Methodology with a qualitative paradigm is adopted to conclude this
study. This study perceives that, if the humanity abides by the teachings
of the Holy Prophet (PBUH) with its true spirit , they can play a dynamic
role in the sustainability of society and economic development.
negative associations such as oppression, war, and terror, fist waving, or jumping on burning
flags. The negative propaganda and projection of other religions would also yield the same
results. Why the other side of the picture which is of pain and suffering by Muslims are not
presented the same way? When some members of society are afraid of others it may lead to
disturbance in society. Is Islam a religion of violence and a potential threat to Western
societies? The history of Islamophobia begins from the medieval Makkan period since its
foundation of Islam. But we see how enemies became best friends of Islam. How early
Muslim community cope with the challenges of an anti-Islamic sentiment? How do they
manage to build trust with other communities? The Sīrah heritage of the Prophet of Islam
((PBUH)) contains much material, guidance, and strategies to deal intelligently with this
contemporary challenge of Islamophobia (an anti-pluralistic notion for a healthy society).
This paper also examines the possible causes and sources of anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic
sentiments over the last couple of decades and discusses possible ways of overcoming this
phenomenon of fear as reflected by Sīrah of Prophet Muhammad ((PBUH)). This study will
analytically examine the existing content of Islamophobia and will conclude with a
qualitative research paradigm. It is perceived that Islamophobia is a growing trend in nonMuslim Societies’ especially in the Western world in response to the grooving pace to spread
of Islam. However, the teachings of the Prophet of Islam may become an active strategy to
overcome that issue with proactive legislation against this antiemetic activity
wisdom and guidance. The focus of this article is to study an important
aspect of his Seerah i.e. as a ruler. The Madina state was a state which
had a confederation of units with socio- political autonomy. The Holy
Prophet (SAWW) made various covenants for the development and
better defense of the Madina state. The charter of Madina is the basic
document that allows us to understand various aspects of his
governance. He set out the rights and duties of all citizens including
non-Muslims including the Jewish tribes who have been living there
since long and had almost occupied the financial resources of Medina.
Therefore, there was a need to regulate this anomaly and establish a
balance in society through judicious allocation of rights and duties
within an Islamic state. Their role was so defined so as to ensure
development and stability of the State. The Madina charter guaranteed
protection of all kinds of religious, political and social rights and
liberties. Thus the Madina charter is a key document to study how a
peaceful society may be established. It sheds light on his political and
constitutional struggle. This study is an effort to investigate the
Charter of Madina as to how the rights of religious minorities are
secured and to draw a comparison of their rights and duties in the
constitution of Pakistan, an Islamic State. An analytical research
methodology is adopted in this study the above cited topic.
Keeping the charter of Madina in view, a few similarities between the
State of Madina and Pakistan are drawn. The constitution of Pakistan
also guarantees religious freedom and holds that a citizen may
practise any religion. These and other similarities shall be highlighted
in this study.
cannot be survived without oxygen. Forests are like lungs of Earth. The
ecosystem of 70 % animals depends upon forests and trees. Natural
ecological system of Earth cannot be maintained without tree
plantations. The trees absorb toxic greenhouse gases from the
atmosphere and provide us with fresh oxygen for breathing. Therefore,
environmental pollution issue can be overcome by planting more and
more trees. Tree cutting at vast level has caused ecological issues such
as imbalance, disorder, global warming, climate change, air pollution
etc. But our nation does not seem serious about protection and extension
of green environment. Islam hardly inspires his followers to plant more
and more new trees more and more. This research paper aims to explore
the role of trees plantations in controlling environmental pollution from
Islamic Prospective. The Analytical research methodology has been
adapted with qualitative research approach in this study. This study
concluded that in 1947, 30 % area of Pakistan was covered with green
environment but now it has been shrunk to less than 5% because of
deforestation. Deforestation is one of the major causes of current
environmental crisis. It is need of hour to increase awareness about
planation through media, education, Private public partnership and
necessarily legislation. Trees Plantation is a most essential activity for
maintaining balance of natural environment of Earth. Trees and plants
play a key role in eradication of environmental pollution.
Environmental pollution is a catastrophic global issue of current times
The research was triggered by observing unsatisfactory learning outcomes of traditional teaching methods being used to teach the compulsory subject of
Islamic studies at the primary level. According to the nature of study, the experimental research method was applied to evaluate the effectiveness of activity
Based teaching and demonstration method. The researcher designed a role-play activity for the students of primary level, which was carried out in a School.
The activity was based on two steps (Pre-test and Post-test). The results obtained from the pre and post-test established that Demonstration and ABT were
enormously effective as they remarkably improved the students' “Knowledge, concepts and skills as well as developed their learning attitude, interest and
confidence. The research, therefore, recommends that mentioned methods should be applied to teach Islamic studies at the Primary level in order to gain
conceptual clarity, accomplish Islamic goals and develop Islamic values. Using these methods will provide an opportunity for students to attain sound
knowledge, conceptual clarity, and self-belief and provoke interest in their religion. The analytical Study has been adopted as research methodology in this
paper to reach the conclusion.