Prospectus ms/MPhil/llm shari’ah/Phd programmes

7. HEC APPROVED SUPERVISOR IN THE FACULTY

Following Faculty Member are included in the HEC’s list of approved supervisors for Ph.D Islamic Studies.

1. Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti

Chairman, Department of Hadith & Seerah

AIOU,Islamabad.
2. Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi

Chairman Department of Quran & Tafseer

AIOU, Islamabad
3. Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi

Programme Coordinator,

M.Phil Islamic Studies

Department of Islamic Thought,

History and Culture, AIOU
8. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

The candidates who are interested to get admission should follow the following directions:

1. Please read the prospectus carefully

2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do not leave any column incomplete.

3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose.

4. Attach following documents with the Application form

i. Attested copy of I.D Card

ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate

iii. Attested copy of SSC Certificate

iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate

v. Attested copy of B.A Degree and Result Cards

vi. Attested copy of M.A Degree and Result Cards

vii. Attested copy of M.Phil Degree and Result Cards

viii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Aalmiya and result cards

ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic/English proficiency

x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (if any)

xi. Certificate of Research at M.A Level (if any)

xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of your qualification

xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on the following address:

Dr. Abdul Hameed Khan Abbasi

(HEC Approved Supervisor for Ph.D)

Chairman/Programme Coordinator

Department of Quran & Tafseer

Allama Iqbal Open University,

Block No.12, Room No.109,

Sector H-8, Islamabad.

Phone No. 051-9057787-9250166

Email: [e-mail]

2. DEPARTMENT OF HADITH & SEERAH

This department was established to provide advance studies and research in the field of Hadith and Seerah.Ph.D. Islamic Studies programme is also offered by this department. The department is also coordinating Dars-e-Nizami programme from Matric to B.A. The department is also offering courses of Hadith & Seerah specialization in M.A. Islamic Studies. A number of valuable books related to Hadith and Seerah have been prepared in the department.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Sr. No	Name of The Faculty Member	Designation	Qualification
1	Prof. Dr. Ali Asghar Chishti	Chairman / Dean/ Acting Vice Chancellor	Ph.D Islamic Studies (Punjab) M.Phil Islamic Studies (AIOU) M.A Islamic Studies (Karachi) M.A Arabic (Peshawar) LL.B (Karachi) Al-Shahada Al-Alimiya
3	Dr. Moeen Uddin Hashmi	Assistant Professor	Ph.D Islamic Studies M.Phil Islamic Studies (AIOU) Al Shahada al-Alimiya M.A Islamic Studies
4.	Dr. Arif Abdul Hakeem	Assistant Professor	Ph.D International Islamic University Madina-al-Munawwarah K.S.A
5.	Muhammad Rafiq Sadiq	Lecturer	M.A Islamic Studies & Arabic B.A (Hons) King Saud University, K.S.A, B.Ed College of Education K.S.A Rayadh, Shahada-tul-Almia from Wafaq-ul-Madaris

3. DEPARTMENT OF SHARIAH & LAW

The department of Shariah & law has been established to conduct advance research in the field of Shariah & Law. To achieve this goal the department is offering advance levels graduate and post graduate programmes. The Department is offering specialization of Islamic Law in M.A. Islamic Studies. The department is processing thesis of MS/LLM Shariah & Ph.D. Shariah Programs.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Sr. #	Name of The Faculty Member	Designation	Qualification
1	Dr. Hafiz Ghulam Yousaf	Chairman	Ph.D. Islamic Studies(Karachi), M.A Islamic Studies(Karachi) Al-sahada al-alimiya
2	Dr. Hidayat Khan	Assistant Professor	Postdoctorate (RUS(), London Ph.D Islamic Studies (AIOU) LL.M Sharia and Law (IIU) LL.B Honors in Sharia and Law (IIU)

PROGRAMES OFFERED BY THE DEPARTMENT

1. LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari‘ah (Equal to M.Phil)

1. 
   Ph.D Shari’ah
   

DETAILS OF DEPARTMENT-BASED PRORAMME
a) LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah PROGRAMME

1. PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME

The department of Shari’ah and Law, F/O Arabic and Islamic Studies is offering LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah Programme.

This programme is being started from Autumn, 2014 semester. This is the most important & significant programme offered by the Department of Shari’ah and Law, Faculty of Arabic & Islamic Studies AIOU. This programme is reputed as one of the best programmes in public sector universities of Pakistan.

The graduates with LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah degree from AIOU will serve on important academic & administrative post in the colleges & Universities of Pakistan as well in the foreign countries. The students of LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of a highly qualified supervisor.

This programme requires 2 to 5 year’s time for completion. The faculty has the opportunity to hire the expertise of supervisors from almost all-Pakistani public sector universities. The students will complete course work with qualified tutors. This programme has been designed to carry out research in different fields of Shari’ah in order to explore new dimension of understanding of Islam. This programme provides to the scholars an opportunity of exercising independent critical judgment through the research skills for the service of Islamic & Muslim communities.
2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah

The LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah is aimed:

• 
  To prepare scholars who have a grasp of the Islamic Studies in general and a command over the area of specialization in the Shari’ah particular.
  
• 
  To provide opportunities of professional growth and development of Shari’ah scholars.
  
• 
  To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Shari’ah who can provide effective leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in various disciplines of Shari’ah.
  
• 
  To prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze the facts in the light of Islamic research principles.
  
• 
  To enhance the skill of research and create better understanding of Islam and contemporary challenges faced by the Muslim Ummah.
  
• 
  To provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic Islamic Sources for the purpose of Islamization of contemporary knowledge and laws.
  
• 
  To prepare scholars who have a grasp of Islamic Studies in general and a command over the area of specialization in particular.
  
• 
  To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Islamic Studies, who can conduct quality research in Shari’ah.
  

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

Important Note: LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah has been designed for those candidates who will come from various disciplines, so the admission requirements will be varied according to their previous academic background as per following:
A) Eligibility for LLM Shari’ah:

1. Bachelor Degree+LLB with MA Islamic Studies at least in 2^nd Division or equivalent.

OR

2. Bachelor Degree+LLB with PGD at least in Islamic Law

OR

3. B.A.LLB (Hons) Shari’ah and Law at least in 2^nd Division

OR

4. BA.LLB Shari’ah at least in 2^nd Division or equivalent.

OR

Bachelor Degree+LLB with Shahadat ul Alamia (sixteen years education) فى العلوم السلامية والعربية) (شهادة العالمية at least in 2^nd division from the recognized by HEC having Matric, FA from SSC and HSSC Board and BA from any recognized University by HEC or equivalent

Preference will be given to:

i) Those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division.

ii) Bachelor Degree+LLB with MA Islamic Studies with specialization in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at least in second division or equivalent.

iii) Bachelor Degree+LLB with MA Islamic Studies with thesis topic related to Islamic Law and Jurisprudence. Or equivalent

5. Written Test and interview will be conducted by the Department concerned.

B) Eligibility for MS Shari’ah:

1. At least MA Islamic Studies at least in 2^nd Division or equivalent

Preference will be given to:

i) Those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division.

ii) MA Islamic Studies with specialization in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence in second division or equivalent

iii) MA Islamic Studies with thesis topic related to Islamic Law and Jurisprudence or equivalent

iv) Shahadat ul Almia (sixteen years education)

(شهادة العالمية فى العلوم السلامية والعربية) from the recognized by HEC having Matric, FA from SSC and HSSC Board and BA from any recognized University by HEC. Or equivalent

2. Written Test and interview will be conducted by the Department concerned.

3. Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also considered extra qualification (for admission in both LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah).

4. Intermediate and above teaching experience in any recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage in admission criteria (for admission in both programs LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah).

• 
  Published research papers in approved research journals are also considered in admission criteria.
  

4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION in LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah

The Admission in LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah is being offered from Autumn, 2014 Semester. The admission is announced in National and Regional newspapers. Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from all Regional Campuses. The applications are received in the department of Shari’ah and Law, Room No. 06, Block No. 12, AIOU H-8, Islamabad. All applications are evaluated on the basis of approved criteria. The admission will be confirmed after passing the subject test/interview & depositing of admission fee.

5. SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ INTERVIEW:
The departmental subject Test for admission and Interview of candidates (who fulfill the admission criteria for LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah as mentioned earlier will be held by the Department concerned at AIOU Main Campus H-8, Islamabad.

6. IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The eligible candidates are required to bring along-with them all original educational documents/degrees/thesis/research paper/ experience certificate/CNIC for verification. Candidates are advised to provide attested copy of any of the testimonial that was not attached with the application from positively for verification/identification.

2. Call letters will be sent to the eligible candidates for Test/ Interview.

7. SCHEME OF STUDIES:

S. No.	Name of Programme	LLM Shariah / MS Shariah
1.	Duration	Course work Two Semesters Research work/Thesis Two Semesters
2	Level of Course	LLM SHARI’AH/ MS SHARI’AH (Post Graduate equal to M. Phil)
3	Credit	As per AIOU/HEC rules & Regulations
4	Medium of Instruction	(i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic
5	Research work	The research work must be distinct contribution to knowledge and afford evidence to originality shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment. The student will be required to observe the guidelines regarding format, writing, referencing paper and other related matters as approved hrs in AIOU rules & regulations.
6	Workshops	i) One week workshop for each course ii) Two week synopsis orientation workshop at the start of research work after the completion of course work.
7	Components of LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah Course Work	Sr. No.	Component	Weightage
		1.	Assignments	20 %
		2.	Face to face teaching in shape of workshops	10 %
		3.	Final examination	70 %

8. DETAIL OF COURSES

Semester	Sr. #	Course Title	Code	Credit Hrs	Components of course
1^st Semester	1.	Research Methodologies in Islamic Studies	6780	03	Each course includes following components: 1. Two assignments based on distance learning 2. One Week workshop 3. Final Examination
	2.	Islamic Jurisprudence: A Comparative studies of Islamic and Western Doctrines	6781	03
	3.	An introduction to the basic Sources of Fiqh Islami and Usuol ul Fiqh	6782	03
	4.	Ethics of disagreement in Islami Fiqh	6783	03
2^nd Semester	5.	Commercial Law of Islam and its applications	6784	03	-do-
	6.	Study to Selected Ayaat and Ahadith related to Ahkam	6785	03
	7.	Islamic Judicial System and International Law of Islam	6786	03
	8.	Constitutional Law	6787	03
3^rd & 4^th Semester	9.	Thesis	6788	12	-do-

9. FEE STRUCTURE

The fee structure of LLM Shariah / MS Shariah is as under:

Sr. #	Nature of Fee	Amount	Description
1	Admission fee	Rs.1000/-	This fee will be paid with the fee of first semester
2	Registration fee	Rs.200/-	Once at the time of Admission
3	Tuition fee for 12 credit hours course.	Rs.11200/-	A Student can take 12 credit hrs in one semester
4	Thesis Fee 12 Credits hours	Rs.11200/-	This fee is received in one installment
5	Thesis Evaluation Fee	Rs.4720/-	This fee will be paid at the time of submission of thesis

10. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

The candidates who are interested in admission should follow the following directions:

1. Please read the prospectus carefully.

2. Fill all columns of Application Form carefully and do not leave any column incomplete.

3. Fix your photo at the place provided for that purpose.

4. Attach following documents with the Application Form

i. Attested copy of I.D Card

ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate

iii. Attested copy of Matric (SSC) Certificate

iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate

v. Attested copy of B.A Degree and result Cards

vi. Attested copy of B.A.LLB Degree and result Cards

vii. Attested copy of M.A Degree and result Cards

viii. Attested copy of Al-Shahada-tul-Almiya and result Cards

ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic/English proficiency

x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)

xi. Certificate of Research at M.A Level (if any)

xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of your qualification

xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
For clarification about academic matters please contact on the following address:
Dr. Ghulam Yousuf,

Programme Coordinator, LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah program/Chairman, Department of Shari’ah and Law, Allama Iqbal Open University,

Block No.12, Room No.06, Sector H-8, Islamabad.

Phone Nos. 051-9250087, 051-9057280, 051-9057270

Email: [e-mail]/

[e-mail]
Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on the following address:
Department of Shari’ah and Law, Room No.06,

Block No.12, F/O AIS, Allama Iqbal Open University,

Sector H-8, Islamabad.


b) Ph.D Shari’ah (M.Phil Based) PROGRAMME
1. PROFILE OF THE PROGRAMME

The Department of Shari’ah and Law is offering Ph.D Shari’ah. At present the Department is offering M.Phil based Ph.D. The Ph.D students are required to complete specific course work & research work under the supervision of a qualified supervisor. This programme requires 3 to 5 years time for completion. The department has the opportunity to hire the expertise of supervisors from almost all Pakistani public sector universities. The students are completing research work under domestic supervisors however the degree is awarded after the evaluation of the thesis by three foreign experts from technological advanced countries as required by HEC. This programme has been designed to carry out research in different fields of Shari’ah in order to discover new aspects & students can exercise independent critical judgment through the research skills.

2. AIMS & OBJECTIVES OF PH.D Shari’ah

The Ph.D Shari’ah is aimed:

• 
  To prepare scholars who have a grasp of the Islamic Studies in general and a command over the area of specialization in Shari’ah particular.
  
• 
  To provide opportunities of professional growth and development of Shari’ah scholars.
  
• 
  To establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Shari’ah who can provide effective leadership in guiding and conducting quality research in various disciplines of the Shari’ah.
  

3. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

i) LLM Shari’ah and Law at least in first division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.

OR

LLM Shari’ah at least in first division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.

OR

M. Phil Islamic Studies with specialization in Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at least in first division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.

OR

M. Phil Islamic Studies with thesis topic related to Islamic Law and Jurisprudence at least in first division (60%) or CGPA 3.00 or equivalent.

OR

LLM/M.Phil Islamic Studies with Shahadat ul Alamia (sixteen years education) (شهادة العالمية فى العلوم السلامية والعربية) at least in first division (60%) from the recognized by HEC having Matric, FA from SSC and HSSC Board and BA from any recognized University by HEC or equivalent.

ii) Written Test and interview will be conducted by the Department Concerned based on 60 % passing marks.

4. PROCEDURE FOR ADMISSION

The Admission in Ph.D Shari’ah Program usually will be advertised in Autumn semester each year. The admission is announced in almost all national and important regional newspapers each year. Prospectus can be obtained from Main Campus of AIOU, H-8 Islamabad or from any regional campuses. The applications are processed by the Dept. of Shari’ah and Law, Block-12, AIOU H-8, Islamabad. All applications are evaluated on the basis of the Board of Advance Studies & Research (BASR)’s approved criteria. Short listed candidates will be called for Departmental test and interview. The admission will confirmed after depositing of admission fee.

5. SCHEDULE OF DEPARTMENTAL TEST/ INTERVIEW:
The departmental subject Test for admission and Interview of candidates (who fulfill the admission criteria for Ph.D Shari’ah as mentioned earlier will be held by the Department concerned at AIOU Main Campus H-8, Islamabad.
6. IMPORTANT NOTICE:

The eligible candidates are required to bring along-with them all original educational documents/degrees/thesis/research paper/ experience certificate/CNIC for verification. Candidates are advised to provide attested copy of any of the testimonial that was not attached with the application from positively for verification/identification.

2. Call letters will be sent to the eligible candidates for Test/ Interview.

7. SCHEME OF STUDIES

Sr. No.	Name of Program	Ph.D in Islamic Studies
1.	Duration	Maximum Five years
2.	Medium of Instruction	(i) Urdu (ii) English (iii) Arabic
3.	Course Work	18 CH course work
4.	Research work	The thesis of Ph.D must be distinct contribution to knowledge and afford evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment.
5.	Workshop	(i) One week workshop for each 3 credit hrs course. ii) Two week synopsis workshop after completion of course work & passing comprehensive exam.
6.	Evaluation	As per recent amendments in AIOU rules & regulations, a Ph.D thesis is necessary to be sent for evaluation to three foreign experts from technological advanced countries.
7.	Pre Requisite of viva voce of Ph.D Shari’ah	Unconditional approval from at least two foreign experts. Publication/Acceptance of research paper in HEC recognized research journal.
8.	Components of Course work	1. Assignments 2. Face to Face teaching in shape of workshop 3. Mid-Term Exam 4. Final Examination 5. Comprehensive Exam

8. Details of Course Work Ph.D

Semester	Sr.#	Course Title	Course Code	Credit Hours
1^st Semester	1	Introduction to the Objectives of Shari’ah and Fiqhi Maxims	6754	03
	2	Study to Selected Ayaat and Ahadith related to Ahkam	6755	03
	3	Fiqhi Schools of Thoughts and their Principles of Ijtihad	6756	03
2^nd Semester	4	An introduction to the methodology of selected texts of Fiqh and Usuol ul Fiqh	6757	03
	5	Contemporary issues in Islamic Fiqh and their solutions	6758	03
	6	Interpretation of Pakistani Constitution in the Context of Shari’ah	6759	03
3^rd & 4rth Semester	7	Thesis	6760	24

9. FEE STRUCTURE

The fee structure of Ph.D Shari’ah is as under:

Sr No.	Nature of Fee	Amount	Description
1	Admission fee	Rs.2400/-	This fee will be paid with the fee of first semester
2	Registration fee	Rs.2400/-	Once at the time of Admission
3	Tuition fee for 3 credit Hour Course	Rs.6820/-	A student can take three courses (3 credit hour course each) in one semester
4	Student I.D card	Rs.100/-	Once
5	Library	Rs.700/-	Per Semester
6	Caution Money	Rs.2000/-	Refundable
7	Ph.D. Thesis Evaluation Fee	Rs.32050/-	This fee will be submitted at the time of submission of Ph.D Thesis

10. HOW TO APPLY FOR ADMISSION

The candidates who are interested to get admission should follow the following directions:

1. Please read the prospectus carefully

2. Complete all columns of Application form carefully and do not leave any column incomplete.

3. Paste your photo at the place provided for that purpose.

4. Attach following documents with the Application form

i. Attested copy of I.D Card

ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate

iii. Attested copy of SSC Certificate

iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate

v. Attested copy of B.A Degree and Result Cards

vi. Attested copy of M.A Degree and Result Cards

vii. Attested copy of M.Phil Degree and Result Cards

viii Attested copy of LLM Shari’ah and Law Degree and Result Cards

viii. Attested copy of LLM Shari’ah Degree and Result Cards

viii. Attested copy of Al-Shada Al-Aalmiya and result cards

ix. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic /English proficiency

x. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)

xi. Certificate of Research at M.A Level (if any)

xii. Any other document you like to attach in support of your qualification

xiii. Copy of published research papers (if any)
For clarification about academic matters please contact on the following address:
Dr. Ghulam Yousuf,

Programme Coordinator, Ph.D Shari’ah/Chairman, Department of Shari’ah and Law, Block No.12, Room No.06, Allama Iqbal Open University, Sector H-8, Islamabad.

Phone Nos. 051-9250087, 051-9057280, 051-9057224, 051-9057270

Email: [e-mail]/

[e-mail]

Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on the following address:
Dr. Ghulam Yousuf,

Programme Coordinator,

LLM Shari’ah/MS Shari’ah Program/

Chairman, Department of Shari’ah and Law,

Allama Iqbal Open University,

Block-12, Room No.06, Sector H-8, Islamabad.

Phone Nos. 051-9250087, 051-9057280, 051-9057270

Email:[e-mail]/

[e-mail]

4. DEPARTMENT OF ISLAMIC THOUGHT HISTORY & CULTURE

This department was established to provide advance studies and research in the field of Islamic Thought, History and Culture. To achieve this goal the department is offering graduate and postgraduate levels programmes. The coordination of MA Islamic Studies program as well as the M.Phil Islamic Studies is also placed in this department.

FACULTY MEMBERS

Sr. No.	Name of The Faculty Member	Designation	Qualification
1	Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Sajjad	Associate Professor/ Chairman	Ph.D. Islamic Studies (BZU) M.Phil Islamic Studies(AIOU) M.A Islamic Studies(Punjab) M.A, Arabic, M.Ed. (Punjab)
2	Dr. Mohyuddin Hashimi	Assistant Professor	Ph.D. Islamic Studies MS/M.Phil (USA) M.Phil Islamic Studies (AIOU) M.A. Islamic Studies(Peshawar) Al Shahadah Al-Alamiya University Intensive English (Howard USA)

5. DEAPARTMENT OF ARABIC

This department of Arabic is one of the pioneer departments of the university. This department was initially part of Institute of Arabic and Islamic Studies. Later on this department started its functions as part of the faculty of Arabic and Islamic Studies. The nature of this department is unique and some programmes of Arabic such as ATTC and B.Ed Arabic are offered only in this department. Matric to Ph.D level programmes are offered in the department.

The Department of Arabic has been able to revise its courses offered at M.A level with the help of Experts in different disciplines of Arabic similarly ATTC, B.Ed (Arabic) and other courses in the subject are also up-dated accordingly.
FACULTY MEMBERS

Sr.#	Name of The Faculty Member	Designation	Qualification
1.	Dr. Shahnaz Zaheer	Incharge/Assistant Professor	Ph.D Arabic (Punjab University) Diploma in Distance Education, UK M.A. Arabic NUML Diploma in Distance Education IEC. London University (UK)
2.	Dr. Abdul Majeed Baghdadi	Lecturer	Ph.D Arabic (B.Z.U) M.Phil Arabic, M.A Arabic, B.Ed Arabic, ATTC
3.	Mr. Sami Ullah Zubairi	Lecturer	Phd. Arabic (Continue) M.Phil Islamic Studies M.A Arabic (Punjab) M.A Islamic Studies (IIU) M.A Urdu, B.Ed, ATTC

LIST OF THE PROGRAMMES:

4. 
   Al’Lisan Al’Arabi
   
5. 
   Arabic Conversation
   
6. 
   Arabic (Matric)
   
7. 
   Arabic (Inter)
   
8. 
   Arabic (B.A)
   
9. 
   M.A (Arabic)
   
10. 
    M.Phil Arabic
    

Professional Courses:

1. 
   Arabic Teachers Training Course (ATTC)
   
2. 
   B.Ed (Arabic)
   

Programme in Pipe Line:

Lughat Al’Quran

In additional to above programmes, the department has been able to revise, up-date its courses particularly M.A (Arabic), ATTC and B.Ed. (Arabic)
M. PHIL ARABIC PROGRAMME
1. AIMS AND OBJECTIVE:

• 
  Prepare scholars of research aptitude who can analyze the facts in the light of research in Arabic.
  
• 
  Enhance the skill of research and create better understanding of Islam and contemporary challenges faced the Muslim Ummah.
  
• 
  Provide opportunity of learning the methods of use of basic Islamic Sources in Arabic for the purpose of Islamization of contemporary knowledge and laws.
  
• 
  Prepare scholars who have a grasp of Arabic in general and command over the area of specialization in particular.
  
• 
  Create good relations with Arabs though learning/teaching of Arabic.
  
• 
  Establish a cadre of specialists and professionals in different fields of Arabic, who can conduct quality research in various disciplines of Arabic. Provide opportunities of professional growth and development to scholars in general and in-service personnel in particular.
  

2. ELIGIBILITY FOR ADMISSION

M.A Arabic or equivalent with minimum 2nd division can apply for the admission in M. Phil. However, preference will be given to those candidates who have passed all degrees with first division and Arabic as elective subject.

• 
  A significant weightage is given to the research these written for M.A Arabic.
  
• 
  Expertise in Arabic language and Hifz-e-Quran is also considered extra qualification.
  
• 
  Intermediate and above teaching experience in any recognized college/institutions is also given due weightage in admission criteria.
  
• 
  Published research papers in approved research journals are also considered in admission criteria.
  
• 
  The graduates of HEC’s approved Wifaq with the degree of Al Shahdat Al Almia can also apply for admission but they must have B.A from any recognized University & Intermediate and SSC from any recognized Secondary and Intermediate Board.
  
• 
  Department Test (Subject based) & Interview.
  

3. SCHEME OF STUDIES

Sr. No.	Name of Programme	M. Phil in Arabic
1.	Duration	Course work = two semesters (4+4 Courses of 3 C.Hrs each)=24 C.Hrs Research Thesis=Two Semesters 24 C.Hrs
2.	Medium of instruction	Arabic
3.	Research work/Thesis	The research work must be distinct contribution to knowledge and afford evidence to originality, shown either by the discovery of new facts or by the exercise of independent critical judgment. The student will be required to write the thesis in Arabic and observing the guidelines regarding format, writing, referencing, paper and other related matters as approved Hours in AIOU rules & regulations.
4.	Workshops	i) One week workshop of each 3credit hours in each semesters ii) Two weeks synopsis orientation workshop at the start of research work after the completion of course work.
5.	Components of M. Phil Arabic	S. #	Component	Weight age
		1.	Assignments	20%
		2.	Face to face teaching in shape workshops	10%
		3.	Final examination	70%

4. DETAILS OF COURSE WORK

Semester	S. No.	Course Title	Code	Credit Hours	Components of Course
1^st Semester	1.	Principles of Research -I	4713	03	Each course includes the following components: 1.Two assign-ments based on distance learning. 2. Two weeks workshop 3. Final Examination
	2.	Principles of Research –II	4714	03
	3.	The Arabic linguistics and Literature & its Sources-I	4715	03
	4.	The Arabic linguistics and Literature & its Sources –II	4716	03
2^nd Semester	1.	Literary study-I	4717	03	As in the 1^st Semester
	2.	Literary study-II	4718	03
	3.	Linguistic studies-I	4719	03
	4.	Linguistic studies-II	4720	03
3^rd & 4^th Semester		Thesis	4705	12

5. RESEARCH WORK

After the successful completion of course work, the student shall have to do research relating to Linguistics or Literature under supervision of the approved supervisor at university level possessing Ph. D Degree in Arabic. This research shall be completed at least within one year (equal to two semesters)

6. FEE STRUCTURE

The fee structure of M.Phil Arabic is as under:

Sr.#	Nature of Fee	Amount	Description
1	Admission fee	Rs.1000/-	This fee will be paid with the fee of first semester
2	Registration fee	Rs.200/-	Once at the time of Admission
3	Tuition fee for 12-credit hours course.	Rs.11200/-	A Student can take 12 credit hrs in one semester
4	Thesis Fee 12 Credit hours	Rs.11200/-	This fee is received in one installment
5	Thesis Evaluation Fee	Rs.4720/-	This fee will be paid at the time of submission of thesis

How to Apply for Admission

The candidates who are interested in admission should follow following directions:

1. Please read the prospectus carefully.

2. Fill all columns of Application Form carefully and do not leave any column incomplete.

3. Fix your photo at the place provided for that purpose.

4. Attach following documents with the Application Form

i. Attested copy of I.D Card

ii. Attested copy of Domicile Certificate

iii. Attested copy of Matric (SSC) Certificate

iv. Attested copy of Intermediate (F.A) Certificate

v. Attested copy of B.A Degree and result Cards

vi. Attested copy of M.A Degree and result Cards

vii. Attested copy of Al-Shahdah Al-Almiya and result Cards (if any)

viii. Attested copy of any proof of Arabic /English proficiency

ix. Copy of Hifz Certificate (If any)

x. Certificate of Research at M.A Level (if any)

xi. Any other document you like to attach in support of your qualification

xii. Copy of published research papers (if any)

Note: Admission form complete in all respect must be sent on the following address:
Coordinator M.Phil Arabic Programme

Dr. Shahnaz Zaheer,

Incharge, Department of Arabic, Block-12,

Allama Iqbal Open University,

Sector H-8, Islamabad,

Phone No. 051-9250148, 9057803

Email: [e-mail]
FACULTY OF SCIENCES
Faculty of Sciences forms an important integral part of the university. Since its establishment in 1982 with five teaching departments, it has undergone major development changes. It now comprises nine teaching and research departments which are offering courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate levels to more than ten thousand students. The Faculty operates under the basic guidelines of the University Act and on “Education for All as Convenient” basis so that maximum students get benefit from its academic programs and educational facilities. This principle has necessitated some structural changes in the non-formal mode, particularly at the postgraduate level, in the offering of theory courses and practical lab work. This conceptual adjustment has been quite successful and many in-service students are benefiting from postgraduate study programs. Improvement in qualification for a better life is a right of everyone and the faculty’s programs meet this challenge by offering opportunities to all. In particular a significant number of beneficiaries are those who cannot afford education in formal institutions due to a variety of reasons.
Realizing the importance of science education and the growing need of the Faculty of Sciences, the university has completed a building, the Research Complex, at a cost of Rs.35 million. The Research Complex now accommodates departments of Agricultural Sciences, Biology, Chemistry, Environmental Sciences, Home & Health Sciences, Mathematics, Statistics and Physics. These departments are running a variety of postgraduate technical, scientific and professional programs successfully. The Research Complex has also a computer lab with internet and on-line library facility for literature survey, seminar room, lecture hall and a library. In addition, there are many labs for practical work, teaching, research and instrumentation labs for analysis. The university is developing these labs through its own resources. The Faculty of Sciences is thankful to the vice-chancellor, for giving personal attention to the development of the Faculty of Sciences by providing generous amount of funds and valuable guidance.
Two model labs are also in the process of development in the Research Complex, with the assistance of the Higher Education Commission to meet the training needs of science teachers. This development is significant since under the new educational policy four-year BS program has started in undergraduate educational institutions.

More than fifty highly qualified full-time faculty members are on the roll of the Faculty of Sciences. Their role in the planning, designing and development of different courses, to meet students’ needs is vital. Faculty members also engage in imparting and supervising of instructions so that high standards are maintained. In addition highly qualified and experienced professors are also engaged on contract or as part time instructors, for postgraduate study programs. The University faculty is also offering academic positions under tenure track system to attract the best minds in scientific and technological fields, as a full time employee of the university.

Research is an integral part of postgraduate study programs leading to M.Sc, M. Phil., and Ph.D. degrees in Agricultural Sciences, Chemistry, Computer Sciences, Home and Health Sciences, Mathematics & Statistics and Physics. Rules and regulations for governing the postgraduate study programs are those approved by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Admissions to M.Phil / Ph.D. are offered to those who pass GAT test of the National Testing Service (NTS) and the departmental interview.

For MS and M. Phil. degree, 24 credit hours of course work and a minimum of one year of research work in a specialized area of the disciplines is required A candidate for Ph.D. degree has to take additional 18 credit hours of specialized courses in the field of research. Also a Ph.D. candidate has to pass the GRE (International) examination during the period of candidacy for the degree. The dissertation will comprise original research on a topic in the discipline and shall be evaluated by three foreign referees, who are expert in the field. At least one publication in international journal is also necessary before the degree is awarded.

The faculty has launched the four year BS program in sciences (Chemistry, Microbiology) comprising 124–140 credits. This four-year BS program is structured according to the recent policies of the Higher Education Commission for the improvement of standard of education to bring it at par with the international standards.
DEPARTMENT OF CHEMISTRY
The department of chemistry was established in March 1998. Its faculty consists of one professor, four assistant professors and one lecturer. The department has most modern equipments/ instrumentation in its teaching and research labs in the Science Block at AIOU main campus. These equipments/ instrumentation include CHNS Analyzer, Thermal Analyzer, UV-Visible, Fluorescence and FTIR Spectrophotometer, GC-MS, HPLC, Atomic Absorption spectrometer and Electrochemical System etc.
The department has developed all the courses for undergraduate, graduate, postgraduate and Ph.D. level in accordance with the guideline provided by the Higher Education Commission (HEC). These courses are reviewed from time to time through Committee of Courses to incorporate emerging modern trends in the subject. The Committee of Courses of the department has distinguished Professors and Scientists of the country as members besides departmental faculty. Department has also signed MOU with university of Rostock, Germany. By this MOU, our Ph.D students get opportunity to do research work in Germany. Moreover department has also signed MOU with University of Kebangsaan Malaysia. This collaboration will be very useful for our M.Phil and Ph.D students.
At present, department of chemistry is offering and coordinating the following programmes:

1. 
   Chemistry Courses for F.Sc. Students
   
2. 
   BS Chemistry
   
3. 
   M.Sc. Chemistry
   
4. 
   M.Phil. Chemistry
   
5. 
   Ph.D. Chemistry
   

In Autumn 2014 semester, department is offering M.Phil & Ph.D programmes.

M. Phil. and Ph.D. (Chemistry)

1. Introduction

The department of chemistry is offering M.Phil. and Ph.D. programmes. Currently specialization is being offered in the field of Organic chemistry. Later on, the specializations in other branches of chemistry will be offered.