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Mohd Mumtaz Ali

Academic Qualification

  • Islamic Studies - Doctor of Philosophy, Aligarh Muslim University
  • Islamic Studies - Masters Degree, Aligarh Muslim University
  • Modern Political Teory - Masters Degree, Aligarh Muslim University
  • Modern Western Poliitcal Thought - Bachelor Degree, Osmania University

Mohd Mumtaz Ali (Prof. Dr.)

Professor
IIUM Gombak Campus

ABDULHAMID ABUSULAYMAN KULLIYYAH OF ISLAMIC REVEALED KNOWLEDGE AND HUMAN SCIENCES


mumtazali@iium.edu.my
5557


Expert Profile


Professor Dr. Muhammad Mumtaz Ali was born in Hyderabad, India in 1955 and started his career as an Assistant Professor in International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) in 1987. Since then, he has been serving in the same University. Currently, he is in the Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion, Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences. Initially, he taught the History of Modern Islamic Thought. Later, he developed interests in several areas of Islamic thought such as Developmental Studies, Modernization, Epistemological and Methodological Studies, Critical Thinking, Philosophy of Science and Modernity. He taught courses related to these areasat the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
He has produced several text books from Islamic perspectives. His books on Islamization of Knowledge are considered as best seller books in the campus. In 2014, he was awarded the National Book Award for his current book, Issues in Islamization of Human Knowledge: Civilization Building Discourse of Contemporary Muslim Thinkers. Prof. Ali is currently serving as the Chairman of the Committee for Postgraduate Studies and Committee for Seminars in the Department of Usul al-Din and Comparative Religion. He has presented several research papers in national and international conferences in more than 20 countries. Several of his articles have been published in journals which address the area of Islamic thought. He is the author of several books such as Islam and the Western Philosophy of Knowledge: Reflections on Some Aspects, The Philosophy of Science: Western and Islamic Perspectives on Certain Aspects, Islamic Critical Thinking, The Failure of Modernity and the Development of Contemporary Islamic Revivalist Discourse: Towards an Alternative Civilizational Development, The History and Philosophy of Islamization of Knowledge: A Preliminary Study of Pioneer's Thought, The Clash of Civilizations or Civilizational Peaceful Co-Existence: An Analysis of the Views of Huntington and Khurshid Ahmad.


Area of Specialisation


  • Humanities ~ Humanities ~ Religious Studies ~ Islamic Studies - Islamic Studies


Teaching Responsibilities


BELIEF SYSTEMS AND IDEOLOGIES 2012/2013 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 1997/1998
BIOGRAPHY OF THE PROPHET 1996/1997 1995/1996 1993/1994 1992/1993
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES & ISLAMIC MOVEMENT 1995/1996 1994/1995
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES &ISLAMIC MOVEMENT 1990/1991
CONTEMPORARY ISSUES IN ISLAMIC MOVEMENT 1992/1993 1991/1992
CRITICAL REVIEW OF PHILOSOPHY IN ISLAM 1998/1999
FINAL YEAR PROJECT I 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
FINAL YEAR PROJECT II 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021
FIQH AL-SIRAH 1996/1997
FORMAL AND SYMBOLICAL LOGIC 2006/2007
FOUNDATION FOR POL.SC.IN THE QURAN & SUNNAH 1992/1993
FOUNDATIONS FOR POL.SC.IN THE QURAN & SUNNAH 1993/1994
GEOGRAPHY OF THE MUSLIM WORLD & MINORITIES 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999
HISTORY OF WESTERN PHILOSOPHY 2003/2004
INDUSTRIAL TRAINING 2022/2023
INTRO. TO RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 1998/1999
INTRODUCTION TO ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2023/2024 2022/2023
ISLAM & MODERNITY:THE CHALLENGE OF RECONSTRUC 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006
ISLAM AND MODERN IDEOLOGIES 2019/2020 2012/2013
ISLAM AND MODERNITY 2015/2016 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003
ISLAM AND RELIGIOUS PLURALISM 2016/2017
ISLAM AS THE WAY OF LIFE 1992/1993 1991/1992 1990/1991
ISLAMIC `AQIDAH 1990/1991
ISLAMIC AKHLAQ & CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY 1991/1992
ISLAMIC CRITICAL THINKING 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2007/2008 2005/2006
ISLAMIC ETHICS 2010/2011 2009/2010 2006/2007 2004/2005 2000/2001 1999/2000 1998/1999 1997/1998 1996/1997
ISLAMIC ETHICS I 1994/1995
ISLAMIC IDEOLOGY AND MUSLIM SOCIETY 2012/2013
ISLAMIC POLITICAL INSTITUTIONS 2002/2003 2001/2002
ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2019/2020 2018/2019 2017/2018
ISSUES IN CONTEMPORARY ISLAMIC THOUGHT 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1999/2000
ISSUES IN ISLAMISATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2023/2024 2022/2023 2021/2022 2020/2021 2019/2020
ISSUES IN ISLAMIZATION OF KNOWLEDGE 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011 2009/2010 2008/2009 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 1995/1996
MAN IN THE QU'RAN AND SUNNAH 1996/1997
METHODS OF DA'WAH 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2013/2014 2012/2013 2011/2012 2010/2011
MODERN MUSLIM THINKERS 1995/1996
MODERN MUSLIM THINKERS: DIMENSIONS OF THOUGHT AND REFORM 2023/2024
PHIL.TRENDS IN CONTEMP.ISLAM.THOUGHT 1996/1997
PHILOSOPHY OF SCIENCE 2022/2023 2021/2022 2017/2018 2014/2015 2013/2014 2008/2009 2007/2008 2006/2007 2005/2006 2004/2005 2003/2004 2002/2003 2001/2002 2000/2001 1998/1999 1997/1998
RESEARCH METHODOLOGY 2018/2019 2017/2018 2016/2017 2015/2016 2014/2015
RESEARCH PAPER I 2023/2024
TAUHID, AQIDAH & AKHLAQ (FOR ENGIN. STUDEN 2000/2001 1999/2000
TAWHID & THE METH. OF THE HUMAN SCIENCES 1997/1998 1996/1997 1995/1996 1994/1995
TAWHID & THE METH.OF THE HUMAN SCIENCES 1994/1995 1993/1994 1991/1992
THE EARLY UMMAH 1998/1999 1996/1997
THE ISLAMIC WORLDVIEW 2006/2007 2003/2004 2001/2002


Supervision


Al-Messeri'S Framework For The Study Of The Jews And Jewish Communities : An Epistemological Approach.
Ph.D Completed 2023 Main Supervisor
Socio-Ethical Implication Of The Shariah Objectives For Plural Societies: A Theoretical Analysis.
Ph.D Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Evolution Of Islamic Thought In Post-Independent India: An Analytical Study Of The Views Of Abul Hasan Ali Nadawi And Wahiduddin Khan.
Ph.D Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Evolution Of Islamic Thought In Post-Independent India: An Analytical Study Of The Views Of Abul Hasan Ali Nadawi And Wahiduddin Khan.
Ph.D Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Socio-Ethical Implication Of The Shariah Objectives For Plural Societies: A Theoretical Analysis.
Ph.D Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Philosophy Of Islamic And Modern Western Science In The Discourse Of Seyyed Hossein Nasr: An Analytical Study.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Islamic Ethics And The Radical Reform : An Analysis Of The Views Of Tariq Ramadan.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Philosophy Of Islamic And Modern Western Science In The Discourse Of Seyyed Hossein Nasr: An Analytical Study.
Ph.D Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Da'Wah In Contemporary Japanese Society: A Case Study Of Tokyo Mosque.
Ph.D Completed 2014 Main Supervisor
Representation Of Islam In Nigeria By The Western News Websites (Cnn And Bbc) : An Analysis Of The Post 9/11 Development 2001-2008.
Ph.D Completed 2011 Main Supervisor
Communal Conflicts In Kano And Kaduna States Of Nigeria: The Role Of Nigeria Supreme Council For Islamic Affairs And Christian Association In Curbing Conflicts.
Ph.D Completed 2011 Main Supervisor
The Compatibility Of Islam With Modernity: A Study Of The Thought Of Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
Ph.D Completed 2011 Main Supervisor
Islamic Modality Of Knowledge: An Analysis Of The Views Of Bennabi, Al-Faruqi And Elmessiri.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Scientific Worldview And Pessimism: An Islamic Critique.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Muslim Understanding Of Pragmatism And Its Application In Malaysia: A Critical Study.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
A Discourse Analysis Perspective Of The Role Of The Historic Context In Interpreting The Holy Quran.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Islamic Da'Wah And Christian Mission In Kenya: A Case Study Of Nairobi.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Humanity And Universality In The Discourse Of Mawdudi: An Analytical Study.
Ph.D In Progress Main Supervisor
Customs And Traditions In Pakistan Against Women Rights. A Study In The Light Of Contemporary Exegeses..
Ph.D In Progress Co-supervisor
The Concept Of Islamization Of Contemporary Human Knowledge And Its Implementation At University Of Darussalam Gontor (Unida).
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
The Internet Of Everything (Ioe): A Critical Analysis Of Its Ethical Implications.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
New Trends In Islamization Of Contemporary Human Knowledge: An Analysis.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
The Scientific Worldview And Rejection Of Soul: A Critical Analysis.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
The Scientific Worldview And Rejection Of Soul: A Critical Analysis.
Master Completed 2022 Main Supervisor
Muslim Fundamentalism: An Analysis Of Contemporary Islamic Thought And Islamic Worldview.
Master Completed 2020 Main Supervisor
Tariq Ramadan 'S View On Islam And Modernity : A Critical Analysis .
Master Completed 2019 Main Supervisor
Sir William Muir’S Discourse On The Prophethood Of Muhammad (Pbuh): A Critical Assessment.
Master Completed 2018 Co-supervisor
Islamization Of Human Knowledge : An Overview On The Concept, Scope And Method.
Master Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
Murad Wilfried Hofmann'S Views Of The Western Wordview On Religion: An Analysis.
Master Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
Contemporary Discourse On Gender Equality In Indonesia : An Analysis Of The Views Of Siti Musdah Mulia.
Master Completed 2016 Main Supervisor
A Study Of Selected Muslim Scholars On Globalism; Homogenization Or Hegemonization.
Master Completed 2007 Main Supervisor
Sayyid Abul A'La Mawdudi'S Views On Ijtihad & Its Relevance To Comtemporary Muslim Society.
Master Completed 2004 Main Supervisor
The Impact Of Social Media On Muslim Youth A Case Study Of Iium.
Master In Progress Main Supervisor


Research Projects


Completed
2015 - 2018 The Revival and Development of Islamic [Natural] Science: An Exploration and Analysis of Contemporary Islamic Thought
2012 - 2013 Da'wah and its Implication for Civilizational Development : An Analysis
2011 - 2011 The Study Of The Universal Principles Of Islamic Ethics
2010 - 2013 Morality and Natural Calamities: Is there A Relationship?
1998 - 1998 Faculty Survey on Information Use Skills Instruction for Students
On-Going
2016 - Present An Investigation into the Foundation and Principles of Islamic Critical Thinking


Award & Recognition


22 Dec, 2023 KATEGORI INDUSTRI: BUKU UMUM TERBAIK (SAINS SOSIAL) - Others National


Publications


Article

2024 Transformation of Islamic studies: an ethical and methodological analysis. IIUM Journal of Religion and Civilisational Studies, 6 (2) pp. 120-138
2023 A people of devoid and reason. Radiance Viewsweekly, () pp.
2023 AI and Islam: navigating the path between progress and ethics. IslamiCity, () pp.
2023 Islamic thought from voices of resurgent Islam to the reformist voices of Islam: an analysis of new trends and themes in the Muslim world. Al-Qalam, 28 (1) pp. 1-22
2023 Issues of Islamic spirituality and moral excellence in higher education. Al-Itqan: Journal of Islamic Sciences and Comparative Studies, 7 (1) pp.
2023 Kamal Hassan and the birth of IIUM: a retrospective survey of his ideas. Journal of Islam In Asia, 20 (3) pp. 309-336
2023 Kamal Hassan, the pearl of Malay world. IIUM Today, () pp.
2023 The differences between ethics and morality: some reflection. AFKAR: Journal of Islamic & Religious Studies, 7 (2) pp. 1-16
2023 The progression of my ambitions in life. IIUM Today, 3 April 2023 () pp.
2022 A critical study of the views of Sayyed Hossein Nasr on the philosophical foundation of Islamic science. Trames, 26 () pp. 141-156
2022 New age in contemporary globalism: an Islamic response. Law, Policy and Social Science, 1 (1) pp. 47-57
2022 The Islamic root of sympathy based morality: a case study of Adam Smith, Darwin and their relation with the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). AFKAR Journal of Islamic and Religious Studies, 6 (1) pp. 15-32
2022 Why is the Quran- the guidance for mankind. Radiance Viewsweekly, LX (27) pp. 64-68
2021 A book that mentions you. Islamicity, 30 January 2021 () pp.
2021 Hajj: source of human unity and universality. Islamicity, 2 July 2021 () pp.
2021 Milestones for the development of the Muslim ummah. IslamiCity, 2 October 2021 () pp.
2021 Need to return to Allah-All-High, All-Glorious. Radiance viewsweekly, LVIII (44) pp.
2021 Reality of the Fear of Coronavirus. Islamicity, 15 January 2021 () pp.
2021 Religious issues and Islamic thought in contemporary world: a few reflections. Al-Milal: Journal of Religion and Thought, 3 (1) pp. 278-293
2021 The truth and reality of world views: methodological consideration. Islamic Perspective :Journal of the Islamic Studies and Humanities, 24 () pp. 69-75
2021 Who is my first teacher?. Islamicity, 29 January 2021 () pp.
2020 My relationship with the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The Freedom Press, Hyderabad, () pp. 4
2020 Purpose and Implications of Islamic Dawah. Purpose and Implications of Islamic Dawah, () pp.
2020 Religious harmony in India’s post-independence phase: a comparative study of the approach of Abul Hasan Ali Nadawi and Wahiduddin Khan. Al-Itqan : Journal of Islamic sciences and comparative studies, 4 (2) pp. 33-49
2020 The epistemological foundation of quantitative and qualitative research methodologies a critical analysis. Epistemology, 7 (8) pp. 130-157
2019 A new framework for the unity of Muslims: some reflections. AFKĀR Research Journal of Islamic Studies, 3 (2) pp. 43-58
2019 Islamic ethics in search: an analysis. The International Journal of Humanities & Social Studies, 7 (2) pp. 38-45
2019 The development of Islamic thought in post-independent India an appraisal of the views of Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi on multireligious harmony and Muslim identity = Perkembangan pemikiran Islam era pasca kemerdekaan India: penilaian pandangan Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi tentang keharmonian kepelbagaian agama dan identiti Muslim. Journal of Islam in Asia, 16 (2 Special Theme: Religion, Culture, and Globalization) pp. 301-320
2018 Empowerment of women: an analytical study from the Islamic perspective. The Islamic Quarterly, 62 (2) pp. 303-334
2018 Wasaṭiyyah (moderation) as the principle and objective of the Shariah as a solution for preventing violence and extremism = Wasatiyyah (kesederhanaan) sebagai satu prinsip dan objektif Shariah adalah satu solusi mencegah keganasan dan ekstrim. Journal of Islam in Asia, 15 (2) pp. 477-499
2017 The shariah and law : An analysis. International Journal of Law, Government and Communication, 2 (5) pp. 48-64
2017 Wasatiyya as a higher principle of the Shariah: a civilizational approach. Proceeding International Seminar on Islamic Civilization & Thoughts (INSIST) 2017, () pp. 12-23
2016 Rise and fall of civilization: causes from the perspective of the Qur'an. UMRAN International Journal of Islamic and Civilizational Studies, 3 (1) pp. 775-781
2016 The empowerment of women: Islamic and western perspectives. International Journal of Islamic Thoughts (IJITs), 5 (1) pp. 33-48
2016 The foundation and principles of critical thinking. American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 33 (4) pp. 132-144
2015 The contemporary intelectual crisis and lack of clear perception of science and scientific thinking. Revelation and Science Inter-disciplinary Journal of Intellectual Revival, 05 (02) pp. 31-48
2011 Ijtihad: a reflection on its role and scope. Journal of Islam in Asia, Spcl (1) pp. 443-462
2011 Islamic da‘wah and civilizational development : a reflection. Journal of Islam in Asia, Spcl (4) pp. 325-343
2011 Issues in Muslim liberal and Islamic revivalist thought: an analysis of the views of Watt and Sikand. American Journal of Islamic Social Sciences, 28 (4) pp. 89-116
2011 The compatibility of Islam with modernity : a brief discourse on Muslim reformists’ response . Journal of Islam in Asia, Spcl (2) pp. 317-336
Conference or Workshop Item

2023 Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqi's intellectual contributions. In: International Webinar King Faisal Laurate Mohammad Nejatullah Siddiqi's Intellectual Contributions,
2023 Quranic worldview: complementarity in the views of Iqbal and AbuSulayman. In: International Conference on AbdulHamid AbuSulayman and his contemporary contributions to intellectual and educational reform,
2023 The nature of the relationship between Epistemology and Ijtihad in the writings of AbdulHamid AbuSulayman: an analysis. In: International Conference On Abdulhamid AbuSulayman and His Contributions to Intellectual and Educational Reform,
2022 1st International Conference Seerat-un- Nabi. In: 1st International Conference Seerat-un- Nabi,
2022 Global and regional epidemics and their effects. In: 1st International Conference on Global Epidemic Environment & Medical Laws in the light of Seerat-e-Tayyaba,
2022 Islam and Modernization. In: International Conference on Islam and Modernzation (ICIM 2022),
2021 Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman’s Contributions to Islamisation of Knowledge. In: AHAS Lecture Series,
2021 Al-Masiri’s framework in understanding and examining the Jewish communities. In: 2nd International Multidisciplinary Conference on Education, Innovation and Social Sciences 2021,
2021 Crisis in knowledge and education. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 Critical thinking: an Islamic perspective. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 In memory of Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman. In: Special Lecture on “In Memory of Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman” (1936-2021).,
2021 Islamic perspective on leadership: a framework for practice in the contemporary world. In: 2nd International Conference of Islamic Studies-2021 (ICIS-2021),
2021 Islamic scientific development and innovation: the COVID-19 pandemic. In: Sarasehan Webinar and the Pandemic,
2021 Islamization of knowledge: general principles and work plan — 1982 and 1989. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 Memorial webinar honoring Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman.. In: Memorial Webinar Honoring Prof. Emeritus Dato’ Dr. Abdul Hamid Abu Sulayman.,
2021 Muslim tradition of the study of religion: past, present and future. In: Muslim Tradition of the Study of Religion: Past, Present and Future,
2021 Need for rethinking knowledge and education. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 New perspective for education. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 Reinvigoration of the Islamic Civilization. In: Aligarh Literary Festival,
2021 Rethinking epistemology: reflections on some Quranic statements. In: Organizes Extension Lecture Series (Lecture 8).,
2021 Rethinking modern science. In: Summer School in August 2021,
2021 Special lecture on History and Philosophy of IOK. In: Special Lecture on History and Philosophy of IOK,
2021 Tazkiyat al-nafs & scientific worldview: contrast and critique. In: International Virtual Conference on Business, Education, Society and Technology 2021,
2021 The Islamic movement in the West: vision and mission. In: 19th Motivational Speech,
2020 Facing COVID-19 in the light of the maxim “No harm shall be inflicted or reciprocated”. In: International Seminar on Syariah and Law (INSLA) 2020,
2019 Religious issues and Islamic thought in contemporary world: a few reflections. In: International Conference on Religious Issues in Indonesia and Malaysia 2019,
2015 The contemporary intellectual crisis and lack of clear perception of science and scientific thinking: the challenge of the Quran . In: Seminar Wahyu Asas Tamadun IV Peringkat Antarabangsa (SWAT 2015),
Book

2022 Islamic research. theory, methodology and thesis writing: a milestone for sustainable development. Islamic Book Trust, ISBN: 978-967-2795-07-0
2019 The history and philosophy of Islamization of knowledge: a preliminary study of pioneers' thought. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-5272-67-7
2017 Contemporary discourse on gender equality in Indonesia: an analysis of the views of Siti Musdah Mulia. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-582-4
2017 Da'wah in contemporary Japanese society: a case study of Tokyo mosque. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-598-5
2017 Islamization of human knowledge: an overview of the concept, scope and method. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-581-7
2017 Murad Wilfried Hofmann's views of the western worldview on religon: an analysis. IIUM Press, International Islamic University Malaysia, ISBN: 978-967-418-579-4
2016 Islamization of modern science and its philosophy: a contemporary civilizational discourse. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-436-0
2014 Issues in Islamization of human knowledge: civilization building discourse of contemporary Muslim thinkers. IIUM Press, ISBN: 978-967-418-314-1
1994 Islam and the western philosophy of knowledge : reflections on some aspects: contemporary methodological issues. Pelanduk Publications, ISBN: 9789679785043
Book Section

2023 A firm mountain for the revival of Islamic Thought and Civilisation. In: AHAS Kulliyyah of Islamic Revealed Knowledge and Human Sciences & International Institute of Islamic Thought East and Southeast Asia Office, ISBN: 978-967-19812-7-6, pp. 93-105
2023 توحید تنقیدی اور تخلیقی اسلوب فکر کا ماخذ و مرجع: ڈاکٹر نجات اللہ صدیقی کے افکار کا جائزہ. In: White Dot Publishers, ISBN: , pp. 181-202
2021 One fate, one humanity: lessons from Coronavirus. In: KIRKHS, IIUM & Majlis Keselamatan Negara, ISBN: 978-967-19812-0-7, pp. 20-23
2009 The methodological principles of Da'wah of Prophet Muhammad (s.a.w). In: IIUM Press, ISBN: 9789675272349, pp. 37-58