IOS 14th Shah Waliullah Award on “Islamic Dawah” presented to Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Umari

New Delhi: The 14th Shah Waliullah Award on “Islamic Dawah” was presented to Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Umari, Vice-president, All India Muslim Personal Board at a virtual function organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on June 20, 2021.

IOS on-line condolence meet over the death of Prof. Ishtiyaque Danish

New Delhi: The Institute of Objective Studies organized an on-line condolence meet to mourn the death of the former professor of Islamic Studies, Jamia Hamdard and the finance secretary of the Institute, Prof. Ishtiyaque Danish on April 20, 2021. Presided over by the chairman of the IOS, Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, the proceedings of the meeting were conducted by the in-charge of Urdu section, Maulana Shah Ajmal Farooq Nadwi.

Ramazanul Mubarak Zaati Tarbiyat aur Insani Khidmat ka Maheena - Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi

Ramazanul Mubarak Zaati Tarbiyat aur Insani Khidmat ka Maheena - Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi.

IOS-MANNU organises a two-day webinar on ‘Islamic sciences during Muslim rule in the Deccan'

A two-day national webinar on ‘Islamic sciences during Muslim rule in the Deccan’, was jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies and Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad on April 7 and 8, 2021 via Zoom at Hyderabad.

IOS on-line lecture on “Allama Shibli’s Portrayal of Turkey”

New Delhi: An on-line lecture on “Allama Shibli and his portrayal of Turkey in the light of his travelogue, poems, fatwa and activism” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on April 3, 2021. Presided over by the former professor of History, Jamia Millia Islamia and currently, director historical research projects, IOS, Prof. Syed Jamaluddin, the lecture was delivered by Noor Mohammed Khalid, researcher, International Islamic University, Malaysia.

IOS Kolkata Chapter organises symposium on “Social and Academic Contributions of Maulana Hakim Mohammad Zaman Hussaini (r.a.)”

Kolkata: Institute of Objective Studies, Kolkata chapter organised a symposium on “Social and Academic Contributions of Maulana Hakim Mohammad Zaman Hussaini (r.a.)” on 7th March 2021 at the Lecture Room of IOS Kolkata Chapter. 

IOS Kolkata Chapter and Aliah University organises 5 day Winter School on Islamic Studies

Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), along with several other events, has started its Summer/Winter School programmes for the benefit of university students and has been conducting the same in recent years. The endeavours of the Institute are not just limited to the likes of Winter School but are spread over a vast range of academic undertakings furthering the target of imparting true knowledge that serves as a guiding light for students enabling them to navigate their way while never losing sight of their goal.

IOS-MESCO 5 DAY WINTER SCHOOL PROGRAMME ON ISLAMIC STUDIES

HYDERABAD: A five-day winter school programme in Islamic Studies, organised by Muslim Educational Social and Cultural Organisation (MESCO) Hyderabad in collaboration with Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), New Delhi, was held from February 8th to 12th 2021 at MESCO Education Complex, Mustaidpura, Karwaan. The event was attended by over 100 students, faculty, teachers and other participants from MESCO Degree College, MESCO Junior College and MESCO School, Karwan.

Two-day IOS on-line International Conference on “Identification of Principal Foundations for Global Peace

New Delhi: A two-day international conference on “Identification of Principal Foundations for Global Peace” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on January 23 and 24, 2021. 

Five-day online IOS Winter School Programme in Islamic Studies

New Delhi: The Institute of Objective Studies hosted a five-day Winter School Programme in Islamic Studies here from January 5 to 9, 2021 to impart basic, but deep knowledge to university students pursuing professional disciplines like, graduation and masters in business studies, science, computer science, engineering, medicine etc. 

IOS second on-line lecture on parallels between Aligarh Movement and other Muslim reform movements

New Delhi: An on-line lecture on “Drawing parallels between the 19th century Aligarh movement of Sir Syed Ahmad Khan and Muslim reform movements across Muslim societies: An analysis” under Ibn Khaldun lecture series was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on December 30, 2020. 

IOS webinar on Minorities in India: Issues and remedies

New Delhi: The Institute Objective Studies (IOS) organised a webinar on “Minorities in India: Issues and Remedies” on the occasion of the Minorities Rights Day on December 18, 2020. The webinar began with recitation of a verse from the holy Quran by Hafiz Athar Husain Nadwi. Chaired by secretary general, IOS, Prof. Z.M. Khan, it was conducted by Prof. Afzal Wani, professor of law, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and vice-chairman, IOS. Introducing the topic, he said that the International Minorities Day was celebrated every year as on this day, the Universal Declaration on Minorities’ Rights was made.

IOS Webinar on “Human Rights and Good Governance”

New Delhi: A webinar on “Human Rights and Good Governance” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies, on December 10, 2020, to coincide with the Human Rights Day. The webinar began with the recitation of a verse from the Quran by Prof. M Afzal Wani, professor of law and director, coordination, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University and vice-chairman, IOS. 

IOS on-line Condolence Meet on Ahmad Patel, Dr. Kalbe Sadiq, Prof. A.R. Momin

New Delhi: An on-line condolence meeting was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies here on December 3, 2020 to pay tribute to prominent Congress leader and Rajya Sabha MP Ahmad Patel; vice-president of All India Muslim Personal Law Board and founder member of the All India Milli Council, Dr Syed Kalbe Sadiq, and Prof. AR Momin, ex-professor of sociology, Bombay University, member of general assembly, IOS and editor of the IOS Minaret. They passed away recently. 

“Who Am I?: Problems of Expressions of Women’s Identity”

Kannur, Kerala, Nov. 28, 2020: The fourth webinar on the theme “Who Am I? Problems of Expressions of Women’s Identity” was organised by IOS Centre for Gender Studies, Calicut with a focus on women from North Kerala. The webinar was the last of the four-part series that has attracted attention from wider sections of Kerala women. This programme was organised with the help and cooperation of National Women’s Front, Kerala.

IOS On-line Lecture based on review of ‘The Cultural Atlas of Islam’

New Delhi: An on-line lecture on understanding the purpose of law based on Prof. Raji al-Faruqi and Lamaya al-Faruqi’s book ‘The Cultural Atlas of Islam’ (Part-4, Chapter-14: The Law) was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies, here on November 26, 2020 that also happened to be the Law Day. 

Third IOS lecture based on review of the book “Islam and Knowledge: Al-Faruqi’s concept of religion in Islamic thought”

New Delhi, The third lecture based on the review of the book “Islam and Knowledge: Al-Faruqi’s Concept of Religion in Islamic Thought” (edited by Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf) was organised online by the Institute of Objective Studies, here on November 17, 2020. The lecture was delivered by former dean, School of Media Studies, head, Department of Religious Studies, former dean, School of Social Sciences, and former director, Shah-i-Hamdadan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi. 

Women describe the challenges in expressing identity

Calicut, Nov. 7, 2020: Women who participated in a webinar on the theme “Who Am I” narrated different challenges they faced when they tried to carve out their own sphere of expression and creativity. The webinar was the third of the four-part series organised by IOS Centre for Gender Studies, Calicut. The women were mostly from central Kerala. 

National Webinar on “Religious Interactions and Cultural Encounter in Medieval India”

New Delhi: A national webinar on “Religious Interactions and Cultural Encounter in Medieval India” was organised here by the Institute of Objective Studies on October 27, 2020. Dedicated to the memory of Jamia founders coinciding with the centenary celebrations of Jamia Millia Islamia, the inaugural session was conducted by Dr. Saifuddin Ahmad of Delhi University. The inaugural session began with the recitation of a Quranic verse by Shah Ajmal Farooq Nadwi, in-charge, Urdu Section, IOS.  

IOS on-line Lecture on “Present Day Crisis and the Role of Faith” at Kolkata Chapter

An on-line lecture on ‘Present Day Crisis and the Role of Faith’ was organized by the Kolkata Chapter of the Objective Studies on October 8, 2020. At the outset, the co-ordinator of the chapter, Abdul Basit Ismail, introduced the topic and briefly highlighted the activities of the Institute. Referring to the situation arising out of the Covid-19 pandemic, he said that it had impacted every walk of life. 

IOS Aligarh Chapter organises One-Week Online Orientation Programme on “Islamic Counselling and Psychotherapy” (September 16-22, 2020)

The inaugural session of the Online Orientation Programme on “Islamic Counselling and Psychotherapy” was held on September 16, 2020 at 12.30 pm, presided over by Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi. The session was hosted by Professor Akbar Husain, Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 

IOS Lecture on “Sustainable Living – The Way Forward” (for Earth Sake)

A lecture on “Sustainable Living – The Way Forward (for Earth Sake)” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on September 9, 2020. Introducing the topic, Shaikh Nizamuddin, senior member of the general assembly of the IOS, said that the Institute had the distinction of holding several symposia on issues relating to science and technology. 

Women Leaders Applaud IOS Programme on Problems of Expression of Women’s Identity

Calicut, September 5, 2020: Women leaders, activists and intellectuals who attended the recent webinar ‘Who Am I?’ narrated the challenges and opportunities they face as women in a society still controlled by patriarchal notions of gender. This was first in a four-part series on the Problems of Expression of Identity of Women organised by the IOS Centre for Gender Studies, Calicut.

IOS on-line Lecture on Al-Tawhid: Its Implications for Thought and Life: A Review of Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi’s Book

As part of a series of on-line lectures, the Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Al-Tawhid: Its Implications for Thought and Life: A review of book written by Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi” on August 29, 2020. Introducing the topic, Shah Ajmal Farooq Nadwi, in-charge, Urdu Section of IOS, briefly explained the importance of Dr. Faruqi’s book as it presented the comparative study of Islam and other Semetic religions. 

IOS Lecture on “Challenges and Opportunities of Modern Civilisation”

An on-line lecture on “Challenges and Opportunities of Modern Civilisation” was organized by the Institute of Objective Studies, on August 22, 2020. Shaikh Nizamuddin, a member of the general assembly of the IOS, introduced subject by observing that the whole dynamics of geo-politics had changed. Shift of this dynamics had been caused by the pandemic, called Covid-19. 

IOS On-line Lecture on ‘Human Rights Aspects of Covid-19

An IOS on-line lecture on ‘Human Rights Aspects of Covid-19’ was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on July 25, 2020 via zoom. Shaikh Nizamuddin, a member of the general assembly of the IOS, introduced the subject by highlighting briefly some aspects of human rights, particularly during the transmission of the pandemic novel Corona virus.

IIIT-IOS organise Three-Day Personality Development Course via Zoom

 IIIT-IOS organise Three-Day Personality Development Course via Zoom

A three-day personality development course via zoom was jointly organised by the International Institute of Islamic thought (IIIT) and the Institute of Objective Studies from July 3 to 5, 2020. The first-day speaker was Prof. Dawood Abdulmalek Yahya Al-Hidabi, a Yemeni researcher, founder and former President, University of Science and Technology, Sana’a, who spoke on ‘Muslim Family Quality Standards’. The session was hosted by Nasur.

Services of Prof. M. A. Quddus recalled at IOS Condolence Meet

June 11, 2020: A condolence meeting was held at conference hall of the Institute of Objective Studies on June 4, 2020 to mourn the death of the coordinator of the IOS Patna Chapter, Prof. M.A. Quddus. Recalling his association with the IOS, Assistant Secretary General of the Institute, Prof. Haseena Hashia, said that he had been keenly involved in its activities since its inception some 34 years ago. Later on, he made Patna chapter a hub of intellectual activity by organising seminars, symposia, discussions and lectures.

IIIT-IOS programme on personality development

 New Delhi, May 5, 2020: The Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, in collaboration with International Institute of Islamic Thought, USA, launched an online Personal Development Course in May 2020 in which scholars from different Indian universities participated.

IOS Lecture on Trends in Islamic Finance in GCC Region

March 5, 2020 at Institute Building, 162, Jogabai, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Trends in Islamic Finance in GCC Region” at its conference hall on March 5, 2020. Two papers on the topic were presented by Sheeba Naaz and Yusra Zainab, research scholars respectively at the Centre for West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

3-day international conference on psychology of religion, spirituality

February 24-26, 2020 by the Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in collaboration with the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi

A three-day International Conference on “Psychology of Religion and Spirituality” was organised on 24th, 25th & 26th February 2020, by the Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh in collaboration with the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, and Centre for Study and Research, Hyderabad, at Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. 

IOS Kolkata organises Winter School on Islamic Studies

February 10-14, 2020, at Park Circus Campus of Aliah University, Kolkata.

The Winter or Summer Schools are opportunities for students to gain valuable learning experience that goes far beyond the structured classrooms and examination stress. They explore emerging areas, provide space to test new ideas and methods, help understand critical sites and situations, and create opportunities to learn.

IOS organises two-day International Conference on “Contemporary Islamic Thought and Societal Reforms Through Education”

February 1-2, 2020 at Constitution Club of India, New Delhi

A two-day International conference on “Contemporary Islamic Thought and Societal Reforms through Education” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) at the Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India, New Delhi, on February 1-2, 2020.

Two-day IOS conference on Prof. Fuat Sezgin in New Delhi

[Day 1] December 21, 2019

A two-day international conference on “The Life and Contributions of Prof. Fuat Sezgin” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) on December 21-22, 2019 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. 

IOS Calicut Chapter Seminar on C H Muhammad Koya and the Empowerment of Kerala Muslims

December 7, 2019 at Calicut, Kerala

Calicut: IOS Centre for Gender Studies under the Calicut chapter of the Institute of Objective Studies organised a seminar on Late C H Muhammed Koya on December 7, 2019. 

IOS Centre for Gender Studies and Research Library in Calicut formally opened

Calicut: In a colourful ceremony attended by academics and scholars, Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, the Chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies, formally opened the IOS Centre for Gender Studies on October 22, 2019. Mr. O. Abdulla, the veteran journalist and author, joined him to open Hazrath Ayesha Research Library.

IOS 13th Shah Waliullah Award Ceremony

The 13th Shah Waliullah Award on “Islam and Political Science” was presented to Prof. Obaidullah Fahad, head, department of Islamic Studies, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh on September 27, 2019 at a function organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at the Hamdard Convention Centre, Jamia Hamdard.

33rd Annual Meeting of IOS General Assembly Lecture on Socio-Political Situation of Muslims in India

On the occasion of the 33rd annual general meeting of the General Assembly (GA) of the Institute of Objective Studies, a lecture on “Socio-Political Situation of Muslims in India” was organised at its conference hall on September 1, 2019. Delivering the lecture, Professor in the Department of Political Science, A.M.U., Aligarh, Prof. Mirza Asmer Beg.

IOS Lecture on the book The Cultural Atlas of Islam

A lecture based on the review of the book “The Cultural Atlas of Islam’ (Part-I Chapters: Arabia, the Crucible, Language and History, Religion and Culture) by Prof. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi and Ms Lamya al-Faruqi was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) at its conference hall on July 27, 2019. The lecture was delivered by the former professor of history, Jamia Millia Islamia and currently the director, IOS centre for historical research, Prof. Syed Jamaluddin.

Two-day IOS National Conference on “Allama Habibur Rahman Azmi: Life and Contributions”

A two-day national conference on “Allama Habibur Rahman Azmi: Life and Contributions” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on July 6-7, 2019 at the Constitution Club of India, New Delhi. The conference discussed different aspects of life and works of the Islamic scholar of the twentieth century.

IOS Discussion on Draft New Education Policy-2019

A discussion on the Draft National Education Policy-2019 was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies, on June 20, 2019, to seek opinion of stakeholders in order to be forwarded to the Ministry of Human Resource Development, Government of India till June 30, the last date for the receipt of suggestions....

IOS Lecture on Western Epistemological Bias

A lecture on “Western Epistemological Bias” with particular reference to the book- Epistemological Bias in the Physical and Social Sciences, edited by Prof. Abdelwahab M. Elmessiri, and published by the Institute of Objective Studies was delivered at its conference room on April 27, 2019. 
 

IOS One-day Seminar on “Research Methodology in Islamic Perspective”

A one-day seminar on “Research Methodology in Islamic Perspective” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall on April 20, 2019. Prof. Ishteyaque Danish, convener of the programme and finance secretary

Tenth Qazi Mujahidul Islam Memorial Lecture on “The Bright Imprint of Urdu Seerah Writing”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “The Bright Imprint of Urdu Seerah Writing” at its conference hall on March 30, 2019. The lecture was delivered by the Chairman, Adabiyaat-e-Alia Academy, New Delhi, Dr. Tabish Mehdi, who held that there were only two ways by which the message of Allah reached human beings. These were Allah’s Commandments to man and Seerahs (lives) of His messengers on earth. Both of them had always been incumbent on the faithful and overlooking them might deprive one of the correct understandings of Islam. Such a person would drive himself away from the Commandments of Allah. This was the reason why, he said right-thinking and conscious people considered both of them beacons for the entire humanity. They put it before themselves and used them as a tool to achieve both the life here and the life after.

IOS Lecture on review of Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah’s document, Madina Charter: The First Written Constitution of the World

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture based on the review of the document, Madina Charter: The First Written Constitution of the World (An important document of the Prophet (PBUH)’s time by Dr. Muhammad Hamidullah), at the conference room of the Institute on February 28, 2019. Delivering the lecture, Prof. Hasina Hashia, professor of Geography, Jamia Millia Islamia and assistant secretary general, IOS described the charter as a universal document accepted by all religions. Whosoever read it, he accepted it because the document gave the concept of statehood, conferred rights on the citizens and defined their duties.

IOS Lecture on the book Islam and Knowledge: Al Faruqi’s concept of Religion in Islamic Thought

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture based on the review of the book Islam and Knowledge: Al-Faruqi’s Concept of Religion in Islamic Thought edited by Dr. Imtiyaz Yusuf, in its conference room on February 8, 2019. Prof. Hamid Naseem Rafiabadi, Head of the Department of Religious Studies, ex-Dean, School of Social Sciences, Central University of Kashmir, former director of Shah-i-Hamdan Institute of Islamic Studies, University of Kashmir, who delivered the lecture, said that the Islamic scholar, Dr. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi’s work Islam and Knowledge was one of the finest books written on the subject. The book dealt with various aspects of Tawhid (oneness of Allah or monotheism), Islamic beliefs, etc. in great detail. He said that al-Faruqi’s concept of religion in Islamic thought was today part of the curriculum of Islamic Studies in different universities of the world. One of the main features of his interpretation of Islam was its presentation within contemporary parameters. He stood out as an Islamic scholar who never compromised on his premises. Prof. Rafiabadi observed that though he lived in the United States, he did not allow the US culture to influence him. Instead, he presented the Islamic perspective on life and Islamic culture to Americans. In his book, Ismail Raji argued how a new-born child had Islamic traits. He differed with Imam Ghazali on several issues and held an independent point of view.

IOS Kolkata Chapter organises discussion on “Contribution of Muslims in the Development of Bengla Language, Literature and Culture”

The Institute of Objective Studies, Kolkata Chapter, organised a discussion on “Contribution of Muslims in the Development of Bengla Language, Literature and Culture with Mr Abdur Rauf, eminent Bengali journalist and writer and participated by many eminent scholars of the city on 22nd January, 2019 at Kolkata.

IOS Aligarh Chapter’s panel discussion on 70 years of UDHR

On the occasion of International Human Rights Day, a panel discussion on “The world after 70 years of Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR)” was organised by Aligarh Chapter of the Institute of Objective Studies, on December 10, 2018 at 4:30 p.m. with participation of students and teachers of the Aligarh Muslim University, advocates, human rights and social activists.

2-day IOS national meet on Maulana Manazir Ahsan Gilani

A two-day national conference on “The Life and Contributions of Maulana Manazir Ahsan Gilani” (1892-1956), was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna on December 1-2, 2018. Maulana Manazir Ahsan Gilani, an eminent Islamic scholar of British India, was born on October 1, 1892 in a small village, Gilan, in Nalanda district about 100 km from Patna. He is often referred to as “Muhaqqiq-i-Islam” (researcher of Islam), “Sultan-ul-Qalam” (king of pen) and “Mutakallim-i-Millat” (spokesman of the community). The conference was a befitting tribute to him as an Islamic scholar and writer of repute. The conference was spread over eight sessions, including inaugural and valedictory sessions.

IOS organizes lecture on “Impressions from a journey to Bangladesh”

Urdu Weekly Chauthi Duniya editor AU Asif shared his experiences about his recent visit to Bangladesh as a member of a delegation of 46 journalists from 10 countries. The full title of his discussion was “Impressions from a journey: Whither Bangladesh?” organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall on October 24, 2018.

IOS Symposium on “Distortions in the Writing of Indian History”

Distortion in the writing of Indian history is not a new phenomenon. This is as old as the writing of history itself. But the slanted writing of Indian history, particularly the period of Muslim rule, also known as the medieval period, began during the British colonial regime. They also sowed the seeds of communal disharmony between Hindus and Muslims. The issue has been engaging the attention of the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), among other sections, and scholars for some time now.

IOS Discusses Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law

A meeting to discuss the Law Commission’s Consultation Paper on Reform of Family Law, was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall on September 15, 2018. The discussion was initiated by the former member of Law Commission and Vice-Chairman, IOS, Prof. M. Afzal Wani. In his introductory remarks, he said that the response to the consultation paper had been subdued, adding that a law must have honesty, naturalness and accommodation for plurality and diversity.

Annual Meeting of IOS Governing Council & General Assembly Lecture on “Current Situation in Turkey: An Overview”

The 32nd meeting of the General Assembly (GA) of the Institute of Objective Studies was held here on September 2, 2018 to ratify the minutes of the previous GA, which met on August 13, 2017. The GA also considered the follow-up report on decisions taken at the last meeting. Besides, it approved the 32nd Annual Report of the IOS for the year 2017-2018 as recommended by the Governing Council (GC). The meeting was also marked by election of office-bearers and executive members of the Institute for a period of five years, i.e., 2018-2023. The executive members who formed the core group of 15 then re-elected the current chairman, IOS, Dr. M. Manzoor Alam, for a tenure of five years. Other office- bearers, who were elected include, Prof. ZM Khan as Secretary General, Prof. M. Afzal Wani as Vice-Chairman, Prof. Ishtiyaque Danish as Finance Secretary and Prof. Hasina Hashia as Assistant Secretary General.

IOS STUDY DOCUMENT “VISION-2025” RELEASED IN HYDERABAD

Hyderabad, August 4: The IOS study document “Vision-2025: Socio-economic inequalities - Why does India’s economic growth need an inclusive agenda”, edited by Amir Ullah Khan and Abdul Azim Akhtar, and published by the Institute of Objective Studies, was released here today at a gathering of intellectuals and public figures at Hotel Park Continental.

IOS STUDY DOCUMENT "VISION-2025: SOCIO-ECONOMIC INEQUALITIES- WHY DOES INDIA'S ECONOMIC GROWTH NEED AN INCLUSIVE AGENDA" RELEASED

Vision-2025: Socio-economic Inequalities - Why does India’s Economic growth need an inclusive agenda, edited by Amir Ullah Khan and Abdul Azim Akhtar and published by Genuine Publications and Media Pvt. Ltd. on behalf of the Institute of Objective Studies, was released by Prof. Amitabh Kundu, former Dean, School of Social Sciences, JNU at a well-attended function jointly organised by the IOS and the publisher on July 7, 2018 at the conference hall, FTK, CIT, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

TWO-DAY IOS WORKSHOP ON “THE ART OF TRANSLATION: PROBLEMS AND POSSIBILITIES”

 A two-day workshop on “The Art of Translation: Problems and Possibilities” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall on June 29 and 30, 2018. The workshop was inaugurated by the Principal, Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow, Maulana Dr. Saeed ur Rahman Azmi Nadwi.

IOS, AIMC remember Justice Sachar, and others

A condolence meeting in remembrance of Justice Rajinder Sachar, former chief justice, Delhi and Punjab High Court, and chairman of the Sachar Committee; Maulana Mohammad Salim Qasmi, rector, Darul Uloom Deoband (Waqf); Maulana Abdul Wahab Khilji, founder member, All India Milli Council and former Secretary General, Markazi Jamiat Ahle Hadis, and Salar M. Khan, advocate, member, General Assembly, IOS and former editor IOS Human Rights Today, who died recently, was jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies and All India Milli Council on May 4, 2018 at the conference hall of FTK-CIT auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi.

Two-day IOS international meet on “Life and Contribution of Ismail R. al-Faruqi”

A two-day international conference on The Life and Contribution of Ismail Raji al-Faruqi (1921-1986) was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies on April 20-21, 2018, at the conference hall, FTK-CIT, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. The conference drew delegates from different parts of the country and abroad.

The countries that were represented at the conference included Turkey, South Africa, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Bangladesh. Opening the conference, Dr. Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi, chancellor of Integral University and principal, Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow, described Prof. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi as one of the shining stars who rose on the firmament of knowledge and scholarship in the 20th century and illuminated the world with erudition.

IOS ORGANISES NINTH QAZI MUJAHIDUL ISLAM MEMORIAL LECTURE ON “POPULAR SCIENCE IN URDU LITERATURE & ITS DISSEMINATION”

The ninth Qazi Mujahidul Islam Memorial Lecture on “Popular Science in Urdu Literature & its Dissemination” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall on March 17, 2018. Dr. Mohammad Khalil, former scientist, CSIR and editor, Science ki Duniya, who delivered the lecture, surveyed the scientific writing in Urdu. He said that the first Prime Minister of India, Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, laid the foundation of scientific and technological development by getting a science policy resolution passed in 1959. Nehru presided over the CSIR which controlled 40 laboratories. These laboratories laid the road map for industrial development of the country. Referring to the use of Urdu as a medium for acquiring scientific knowledge, he said that this could contribute a great deal to the change in the life-style of the common man. During the last 350 years, Europe made strides in scientific development with the result that the industrial revolution put it on the top of the world. This was not the case with Urdu, which was lacking in scientific literature. The first book on science in Urdu was Bahre Hikmah, which came out in 1798. The book was the Urdu translation of Parkinson’s work in English and contained information on measurements.

IOS LECTURE ON HINDUTVA AND NATIONALISM

In continuation of its endeavous to engage scholars and the activists with the issues that are vital to society, the Institute of Objective Studies, held a lecture on “Hindutva and Nationalism” on March 3, 2018, at the conference hall of the Institute. Maulana Abdul Hameed Nomani, General Secretary, All India Muslim Majlis-i-Mushawarat, who delivered the lecture, observed that theory and practice assumed importance in society in the context of exclusion as it was used by some people for political purposes.

AMU-IOS Orientation Programme on Research Methodology: Islamic Perspective

The faculty of Social Sciences, AMU, Aligarh in collaboration with Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, is organising an Orientation programme on “Research Methodology: Islamic Perspective”, in the Conference hall of the faculty of social sciences. Its inaugural function was held on 27 January, 2018 at 2 pm where the vice-chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Prof. Tariq Mansoor, presided.

IOS FELICITATES NEWLY-ELECTED OFFICE-BEARERS OF THE PRESS CLUB OF INDIA

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) organised a programme to felicitate the newly-elected office-bearers of the Press Club of India (PCI) at the PCI building in New Delhi on December 19, 2017.

IOS Lecture on Major Books on Seerah written in Kannada By Abdussalam Puthige

Bengaluru Dec, 9, 2017: The Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, organised a lecture on the subject "Major books of seerah written in Kannada". The lecture was delivered in Kannada by Abdussalam Puthige, editor-in-chief Kannada daily Vartha Bharthi at Darus Salam Building, Queens Road. Puthige said that efforts would be made for the introduction of Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) life in a larger way. The Muslim community of Karnataka had been keeping a distance from the Kannada language, the result of which was insufficient number of books on seerah in Kannada.

IOS Chairman’s address to youth in Riyadh

Riyadh, November 5: Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, Chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies, Delhi, addressed a group of youngsters in Riyadh. He highlighted the need to acquire knowledge to remain calm in the face of provocation.

He pointed out that there is an acute shortage of good quality Muslim legal experts. We need to fund at least 2 brilliant Muslims to pursue legal studies in Harvard or other prominent universities, he suggested.

Role of Women in Making a Humane Society

At a first glance, today’s theme is self evident and in no need of commentary. Women constitute about half of humankind and should therefore share the same responsibilities as men.

IOS Organises Two-day International Conference on “The Role of Women in making a Human Society”

A two-day international conference on the “The Role of Women in Making a Humane Society” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) on September 23-24, 2017 at Calicut (Kerala). The conference was a big success in the sense that women, who were in the focus, registered their presence in large numbers. Women delegates came from several parts of India and abroad and accounted for three-fourths of the attendees. The zest of the participants was so overwhelming that they virtually stormed into the venue.

IOS organises Discussion on SC Judgment on Instant Triple Talaq

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) organised a discussion on “Supreme Court Judgment on Instant Triple Talaq” at the Institute’s conference room on September 9, 2017 in order to convey the conclusion to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) which was scheduled to meet at Bhopal on September 10, 2017. The suggestions of milli organisations, Islamic scholars and lawyers on the issue were to be discussed at Bhopal. Initiating the discussion, the advocate-on-record, Supreme Court of India, Mushtaq Ahmed, said that the matter of triple talaq arose out of a case relating to Hindu marriage filed in the apex court with regard to the question of the share of a woman in family property.

IOS – CIVIL SOCIETY NETWORK JOINTLY ORGANISE ONE-DAY SEMINAR ON “ROLE OF MADARSAS IN EDUCATION AND MUSLIM CHILDREN IN NORTH INDIA”

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) organised a one-day seminar on “Role of Madarsas in Education and Muslim Children in North India” on August 18, 2017 at Nehru Guest House, Jamia Millia Islamia in association with the Civil Society Network. Spread over five sessions, the seminar discussed issues relating to the content of the syllabi of madarsas, off-take of students for admission to various courses in Indian universities and their financial health.

Services of Journalist Khursheed Alam Recalled

New Delhi, Aug. 7: Glowing tributes were paid to Urdu-Hindi journalist, columnist, and media coordinator of the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) and Feature and News Alliance (FANA), Khursheed Alam at a condolence meeting held here today at the conference hall of the IOS. Khursheed Alam died on August 5. His services to journalism were recalled by his friends and admirers from different walks of life, including journalists and representatives of different Muslim organisations. They eulogised the qualities of Khursheed Alam and remembered their close association with him.

“The Legacy of Muhammad Hamidullah and Its Contemporary Relevance”

A two-day international conference on “The Legacy of Muhammad Hamidullah and Its Contemporary Relevance” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at FTK-CIT, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, on February 17-18, 2017. It was inaugurated by the former Union Minister for Minority Affairs, K. Rahman Khan, who stressed the need for popularising the works of Dr Hamidullah in the country as very few intellectuals were aware of his contribution to the study of the Quran and Seerah of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His mastery over several Oriental and Western languages was exemplified by his translation of the Quran into French, which was highly acclaimed by scholars of the West and millions of copies of the translation had been sold so far. Making an impassioned plea for taking his works to the common man, he said that a majority of people were unable to understand his work. “Under such circumstances how could his legacy be taken forward to the younger generation?” he asked. He called for the popularisation of Dr Hamidullah’s works, particularly on Hadith. This was necessary since his works were based on original texts and were well-researched.

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Excerpts from IOS Chairman’s remarks at select gathering of Muslim NRIs

"One must not despair of Allah's mercy. I am confident that in India, as in the rest of world, things will change for the better. Allah is the best disposer of affairs. The recent incidents in Saharanpur are a pointer".

"There are four things that we learn from the Seerah: 1. Keep yourself united, 2. Scuttle your adversaries, 3. Guard your secrets, 4. Strive to unravel the secrets of the enemy."

"In the recent UP elections every opposition party focussed on non-issues like foreign trips undertaken by Prime Minister Modi, the suits he wears, and the likes, whereas, the BJP spoke of more substantive issues, though divisive in nature."

"All major Muslim organisations had decided prior to the UP elections that no organisation would make any statement favouring any political party. But, unfortunately, a few insignificant Muslim leaders, broke rank and announced their support for a specific political dispensation. This, as expected, led to the media using these statements to polarise the majority."

IOS and Milli Council remember Syed Shahabuddin

New Delhi: “Syed Shahabuddin’s entire life symbolised discipline, sacrifice and persistent struggle. He visualised equality among all citizens, justice, freedom and fraternity. He strove to attain these goals throughout his life. He moulded his domestic and public life accordingly, so that the people emulated it and the philosophy got a further boost”. These views were expressed by Parveen Amanullah, former minister of Bihar and the daughter of Syed Shahabuddin, at a condolence meeting jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies and the All India Milli Council at the IOS conference hall here on March 8, 2017 to pay tribute to his memory. She said that her father wanted to resolve all issues within the framework of the Constitution. He never went beyond the pale of the Constitution as he had an unwavering faith in democracy. These were the principles which he followed all along his life. Thinking like him and acting on his thoughts would be a fitting tribute to him, she added.

61st Meeting of the Governing Council (GC) of the IOS

The 61st meeting of the Governing Council of the Institute of Objective Studies was held at its conference room on May 6, 2017 which was attended by members of the governing council and special invitees from across the country.

The meeting reviewed the progress of its various ongoing research projects, and other activities and programmes undertaken by it.

Two-day national seminar on “Towards Equality, Justice and Fraternity in Contemporary India - Creating a Better Tomorrow through Law”

A two-day national seminar on “Towards Equality, Justice and Fraternity in Contemporary India - Creating a Better Tomorrow through Law” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies in association with the Deptt. of English, Aliah University, concluded on April 22-23, 2017 in Kolkata. The seminar witnessed an impressive presence of the academia, jurists, judges, human rights activists, social scientists and the members of civil society. They unitedly made a call for a united fight against communalism and the forces of fascism that were out to destroy India’s age-old traditions of mutual love, brotherhood and the entire social fabric that was woven over hundreds of years of trust and respect for each other’s religious persuasions.

Iftikhar Gilani receives IOS Twelfth Shah Waliullah Award

The Twelfth Shah Waliullah Award on “Media, Society and Indian Muslims” was presented to Syed Iftikhar Gilani, editor (strategic affairs) and chief of national bureau of DNA by Justice AM Ahmadi, former Chief Justice of India at a function organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) on April 3, 2017 at the conference hall, FTK Centre for Information Technology, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. The award carries a cheque of Rs. 1 lakh, presented by Dr. Syed Farooq, President, Tasmia Educational Foundation, and a scroll of honour was presented by Prof. ZM Khan, Secretary General, IOS. The award instituted by the IOS is given every year to a person whose contribution to a selected field is worthy of recognition. Prof. Haseena Hashia, a member of the governing council, IOS, presented a cheque for Rs. 25,000, and a certificate, as prize for the best essay to Dr. Nasheed Imtiaz, asstt. professor, Deptt. of Psychology, AMU, Aligarh.

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IOS Lecture on ‘Will Demonetisation Eliminate Black Money and Corruption?’

A lecture on “Will Demonetisation Eliminate Black Money and Corruption?” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference room on January 21, 2017. Prof. Amir Ullah Khan, Director, Aequitas Research and Visiting Professor, ISB, Hyderabad, who was the main speaker, held that the announcement to demonetise high-value currency notes of Rs 500 and 1000 denominations, was not necessitated by any economics but by extraneous factors like casualties of army jawans in Pathankot, situation created by the suicide of Rohit Vemula in the Central University of Hyderabad and disappearance of JNU student, Najeeb Ahmad in mysterious circumstances, etc. These incidents mounted pressure on Prime Minister Narendra Modi to divert attention of the people and come out with the announcement that could be hailed as unparalleled in independent India’s history. This announcement impacted the psyche of the nation as the headlines of electronic and print media dramatically changed immediately after the Prime Minister addressed the nation on the night of November 8 last year. Few, or no economists were consulted before embarking on such an exercise of far-reaching consequence.

IOS Lecture on “Higher Education - Status of Muslims vis-a-vis Other Social Groups in India - 2015”

A lecture on “Higher Education - Status of Muslims vis-a-vis Other Social Groups, in India – 2015” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies here on December 8, 2016. Speaking on the subject, manager (research) data bank, Institute of Objective Studies, Md. Mutawassim Khan, held that the percentage of Muslims pursuing higher education was lowest compared to Hindus and Christians who accounted for 20 and 13 percent respectively. According to the draft report prepared by the Union ministry of human resource development, only 11 percent Muslims took up higher education. He said that the figures of other communities were above the national average of 18.8 percent. He noted that the draft report was based on the National Sample Survey (2009-10) data. The low percentage among Muslims could be attributed to various socio-economic reasons. He observed that the situation was worse in rural areas as only 6.7 percent Muslims took up higher education.

IOS-Magadh ‘Varsity interfaith seminar

A two-day national seminar on “Importance of Inter-Religious Understanding: Its Implications for Mankind” jointly organised by Forum for Inter-religious Understanding, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) and Deptt. of Buddhist Studies & Directorate of Distance Education, Magadh University in Bodhgaya, concluded on September 25, 2016. The deliberations that started on September 24 saw the convergence of religious leaders from six main religions who unequivocally underscored the need for the creation of a congenial atmosphere for peaceful co-existence, harmony, mutual respect and tolerance.

IOS remembers Dr. A.R. Kidwai

The Institute of Objective Studies held a condolence meeting at its conference hall on September 3, 2016 to mourn the death of the former governor of Bihar, West Bengal and Haryana and the ex-chairman of the Union Public Service Commission, and a recipient of the prestigious civilian honour, the Padma Vibhushan, Dr. Akhlaqur Rehman Kidwai. Paying glowing tributes to the memory of Dr. Kidwai, the Chairman of IOS, Dr. M. Manzoor Alam recalled his valuable services to society and state. He said that Dr. Kidwai was a strategist and a planner who proved that devotion to duty was key to success. He announced that IOS would discharge its moral duty to bring to light the multi-faceted personality of Dr. Kidwai. He urged Dr Kidwai’s close family members to do their bit by establishing a foundation in his name to perpetuate his memory. He insisted that since Dr. Kidwai had an unbounded interest in science, a scholarship in science could be instituted in his name. He also suggested that a book on his life and works should be brought out for the younger generation to take inspiration from him.

IOS Lecture on “Republic of Turkey in the midst of crisis-Military coup or terrorism in uniform: An Overview”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Republic of Turkey in the midst of crisis-Military coup or terrorism in uniform: An Overview” on the occasion of the 30th Annual Meeting of its General Assembly at its conference hall on August 6, 2016. Delivering the lecture, Prof. Arshi Khan of the Department of Political Science, AMU, Aligarh observed that the Republic of Turkey took its rebirth in a decisive form on July 15, 2016 to re-engage itself in nation-building process and restructuring the Turkish state for greater security, stability, development and peace. He said that the Turkish people witnessed a new kind of terrorism on the night of July 15 in different parts of the country when attempts were made to capture or kill the Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan and damage the state.

30th IOS General Assembly Annual Meet Concludes

The Institute of Objective Studies’ three-day 30th Annual General Assembly Meeting and the 60th Governing Council meeting attended by delegates from Assam, West Bengal, Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Delhi, Maharashtra, Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala and Jammu & Kashmir concluded on August 7, 2016. The progress of the decisions taken at the earlier meeting was reviewed. The delegates unanimously endorsed the progress of various projects under review. The delegates discussed the issues in the context of the country and the Muslim community threadbare and took several important decisions by a voice vote. At both the meetings, it was unanimously decided to hold 30th anniversary celebrations of the IOS in coming November in Delhi.

Strong Urge, a Must for Benefiting from Quran: Dr. Md. Akram Nadwi

Presenting the correct interpretation of the Quran in the light of a comparative study of Imam Ibne Taimiya and Allama Farahi at the Committee Room of the IOS on July 21, 2016, the Islamic scholar and a research fellow of the Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, Dr Md. Akram Nadwi said that the urge to benefit from the Quran should be strong. Besides, he said, it was necessary to understand how the one to whom the Quran was revealed as well as we understood it. He clarified that while Ibne Taimiya considered the Quran as the word of Allah, Allama Farahi treated it as a book.

IOS organises Discussion on ‘Liberty and Fraternity in the Constitution: A Review’ in collaboration with DPLA, CFD and AIMC

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a discussion on “Liberty and Fraternity in the Constitution: A Review” on July 16, 2016 at Nehru House, Jamia Millia Islamia in association with the Democratic People’s Lawyer Association (DPLA), Citizens For Democracy (CFD) and the All India Milli Council (AIMC). Introducing the theme, Prof. M. Afzal Wani, Professor, school of Law & Legal Studies, G. G. Singh Indraprastha University and Asstt. Secretary General, IOS stressed that it was fraternity that was cardinal for integrating humanity. It strengthened the belief that all human beings belonged to the same earliest parents. In the absence of basic traits of humanism, human vision got narrower. If that happened, man would destroy everything before being destroyed himself. Referring to the Quranic teachings, “Best among you is one who performs best” he said that this was also applicable to our Constitution which set for itself the goal of fraternity. Violation of the Constitution meant violation of humanity. Noting that the Prophet (pbuh) established norms of humanity, he maintained that global humanity was possible only by promoting fraternity.

IOS Lecture on “Communal Violence and the Identity of Groups”

A lecture on “Communal Violence and the Identity of Groups” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its Conference hall on May 21, 2016. Delivering the lecture, Prof. Shamim A. Ansari, Professor of Psychology at Aligarh Muslim University, observed that communal violence was one of the most vulnerable conditions that not only widened the gap among the groups, but was also detrimental to nation’s growth and development. This was the tragedy of the Indian sub-continent that no one realised the cost of communal violence in terms of men, material and economic resources, he said. Emphasising the need for controlling communal violence for the sake of nation-building, he said that the identification of reasons for such a national social evil was very important. In this connection, he cited identity crises as the most important reason adding that it weakened one’s psycho-social make-up so far as the perception about oneself and others was concerned.

59th Meeting of Governing Council (GC) of the IOS

New Delhi, April 19: The 59th meeting of the Governing Council of the Institute of Objective Studies held here today which was attended by members of the governing council and special invitees from across the country.

The meeting reviewed the progress of its various ongoing research projects, and other activities and programmes undertaken by it.

Tajdar Taj’s anthology Barfili Zamin ka Suraj released at IOS-NSS function

New Delhi: The third anthology of Tajdar Taj, Barfili Zamin ka Suraj (Sun of the Snowy Land), was released on March 20, 2016 at a function jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies and the National Service Scheme of Bombay University at the University’s Shankar Rao Chavan auditorium on the Kalina campus, Mumbai. Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, Padma Shri Prof. Akhtarul Wasey, released the collection amidst applause from the audience who gave it an standings ovation. Speaking on the occasion, he read out a couplet from the collection: Garmiye fikr mili shahr-i-ghazal ko humse/Humne barfili zaminon mein ugaya suraj (the city of ghazal got the warmth of thought from us/ we grew the sun in snowy lands).

IOS Kolkata chapter hosts lecture of the Chairman

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) Kolkata Chapter organized a lecture on “The Role of Muslim Youth in the 21st century” by Dr. Mohammed Manzoor Alam, Chairman of the IOS on 12th March, 2016. The lecture was presented before a number of guests including representatives of youth from different fields.

IOS organises Lecture on “The Budget 2016: Correcting Past Mistakes, or Making New Ones”

A lecture on “The Budget 2016: Correcting Past Mistakes, or Making New Ones” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its Conference Hall on March 5, 2016. Delivering the lecture, Dr. Amir Ullah Khan, Advisor, Gates Foundation and visiting professor, Indian School of Business, Hyderabad, described the budget as the worst presented by any finance minister in the last few years. He said that the big disappointment with the NDA even for its own declared fans was that it was unable to match its own rhetoric and promises in what was its most important budget exercise half way through its term. Referring to the promise of bringing back black money stashed away in tax havens abroad, he said that not much success had been achieved. Another amnesty scheme had been launched after the failure of the previous one that delivered only Rs. 3,770 crore. The gold monetisation scheme that the Prime Minster endorsed returned a meager 900 kilogrammes of gold. Similarly, Cleaning of Ganga, Swachchh Bharat and bullet trains had all been largely ignored by the budget with no fresh allocations or increased outlays, he pointed out.

IOS Condolence on the demise of Hassan 'Abd Allah al-Turabi

New Delhi, March 7: The Institute of Objective expressed its immense grief and sorrow on the sad demise of Hassan 'Abd Allah al-Turabi, an eminent religious and Islamist political leader in Sudan, who passed away on March 5, 2016.
 

Dars-e-Quran by Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jilani Nadwi, Founder President of Idaarah Al-Islah, Bangalore and Member, General Assembly of IOS, New Delhi.

Dars-e-Quran by Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jilani Nadwi, Founder President of Idaarah Al-Islah, Bangalore and Member, General Assembly of IOS, New Delhi was held on 29th of February 2016.

IOS Lecture on “Secular Subjects in Islamic Syllabi”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Secular Subjects in Islamic Syllabi” on February 20, 2016 at its conference hall. Delivering the lecture, Prof. Ishtiaque Danish, Department of Islamic Studies, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, held that Islamic and modern education were not two different things in the early years of Islam. Mathematics and physics were part of the curriculum as the ordination in respect of Allah’s will had come through the Prophet (PBUH) which could not have been understood without mathematics. This perhaps was the reason why at the Suffa, in Masjid-i-Nabwi and nine other mosques, the teaching of mathematics and astronomy was included in the syllabus. As the teachings of the Prophet Muhamamd (PBUH) did not distinguish between Islamic and secular subjects, the question of separation of two subjects did not arise, he said. He insisted that Britain was believed to have distinguished between the two streams, but the moot question which still remained enigmatic was how knowledge found way into that country from Arabians.

Two-day IOS National Seminar on “Minority Rights and Constitutional Safeguards: the Role of State, Judiciary and Civil Society” at Patna

A two-day national seminar on “Minority Rights and Constitutional Safeguards: The Role of State, Judiciary and Civil Society”, organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Studies, Patna was held on February 6-7, 2016. It ended with the adoption of an 18-point resolution after deliberations over six business sessions where the participation of a cross-section of society reflected seriousness, importance and relevance of the themes. 

IOS Lecture on “Development of Islamic Economics and Finance in India”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Development of Islamic Economics and Finance in India” on January 9, 2016 in its conference hall. Delivering the lecture on the subject, Prof. Javed Ahmad Khan, officiating director, Centre for West Asian Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, held that the concept of Islamic banking emerged after the growth of petro-dollars. This was a phenomenon that emerged some 50 years ago. He said that the central concept in interest-free banking and finance was justice, which was achieved mainly through the sharing of risk. Stakeholders were supposed to share profit and losses, and charging interest was prohibited. He noted that the risk could not be transferred from person to person or country to country. He said that one area that had not been adequately addressed was the role of interest-free banking in financial inclusion. Globally, interest-free banking had witnessed a significant increase, especially in the wake of the financial crisis a few years ago. According to Lagarde (2015), total Islamic finance assets were estimated at around US$ 2 trillion, practically a ten-fold increase a decade, and outperforming the growth of conventional finance in many places, he observed.

IOS Felicitates Prof. (Dr) Seyed E. Hasnain

Padma Shri Prof. (Dr) Seyed E Hasnain of the Biological Sciences, Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi, was felicitated by the Institute of Objective Studies at an impressive ceremony at the CIT Auditorium at Jamia Millia Islamia here on December 5, 2015 for his exceptional contribution to molecular biology and epidemiology of mycobacterium tuberculosis. Speaking on “Scientific Discoveries and Prophecies in the Holy Quran”, on the occasion, Dr. Hasnain noted that Allah revealed Quran to Prophet Mohammad (SW) 1400 years ago to guide humanity, but not a single word had been added to or subtracted from it afterwards. The predictions made in the Quran had been proved true by science. He said that ever since the Quran was revealed, it had possessed countless scientific, mathematical and historical miracles. “The divine knowledge is contained in the “Mother of Books (Ummul Kitab)” and the “Tablet Preserved (Lauh-i-Mahfooz)”, he said. He observed that many of the verses revealed in the Quran had only been recently discovered by science and the use of modern technology. Explaining the relationship of science with religion, he quoted the theoretical physicist and Nobel laureate, Albert Einstein who had said, “Science without religion is lame, religion without science is blind.”

IOS organises Lecture on “Empowerment and Mainstreaming of Muslims - A Distance Education Perspective”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Empowerment and Mainstreaming of Muslims-A Distance Education Perspective” at the conference hall of the Institute on November 21, 2015. Delivering the lecture, the Vice-Chancellor, Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU), New Delhi, Prof. M. Aslam, held that the plight of Muslims had not changed even after more than six decades of Independence. This was a matter of serious concern. Referring to the Sachar Committee Report, he said that it also made it evident that the socio-economic deprivation of the community was fuelled by their lack of education and representation in the governance structures. The spatial distribution of population figures of Muslims revealed two distinct features. First, they were widespread and concentrated in selected districts. Second, they were disproportionately urban.

IOS organises Panel Discussion on “Post-Bihar Poll: Where do we go from here?”

A panel discussion on “Post-Bihar Poll: Where do we go from here?” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies, on November 14, 2015 at the conference hall of the Institute. Initiating the discussion senior journalist, AU Asif, referred to the veteran journalist, Rajdeep Sardesai’s book on Lok Sabha elections-2014 and said that the scenario post-parliamentary polls had changed for the better after the recently-held Bihar assembly elections. He observed that the voters rose above the OBC politics and exercised their right to franchise. Muslims too played a significant role in tilting the balance in favour of the Mahagathbandhan (Grand Alliance) by silently casting their vote. He noted that three-fourths of the candidates fielded by both Nitish Kumar and Lalu Prasad Yadav belonging to their castes registered their victory. Besides, high-caste voters supported the Mahagathbandhan demonstrating political maturity and far-sightedness of Biharis, he pointed out.

IOS holds lecture on “Turkish General Elections: Results and Implications”

The Institute of Objective Studies hosted a lecture on the “Turkish General Elections: Results and Implications” on November 10, 2015 at the conference hall of the Institute. Delivering the lecture Prof. Arshi Khan of Department of Political Science, AMU, Aligarh and Member of General Assembly, IOS, held that the stunning victory of the Justice and Development (AK) party of Recep Tayyip Erdogan, Turkey’s president, in the snap poll called on November 1 last would turn over a new leaf in the country. The election was necessitated because AK refused to accept losing its majority in the previous poll in June. The religious-nationalist party’s campaign strategy involved cracking down on Kurdish militants. He believed that AK would use its political capital to restart the peace process with the Kurds. He said that Erdogan and AK were optimistic that they could use their pro-religious credentials to split conservative Kurdish parties. He observed that AK officials had begun discussing plans for Erdogan’s long-standing ambition: Changing the constitution to create an executive presidency. Erdogan would allow Ahmet Devutoglu, the prime minister, to wield official power, while pulling the strings in the background. Prof. Khan said European leaders were desperate for Turkish help in stemming the flow of migrants. In mid-October the European Union and Germany’s Chancellor, Angela Merkel, agreed to reopen negotiations on several aspects of accession of Turkey to EU in exchange for a deal on refugees.

IOS organises lecture on “Unity of Ummah: Limits and Etiquette of Disagreement”

The Institute of Objective Studies hosted a lecture on the “Unity of Ummah: Limits and Etiquette of Disagreement” on October 31, 2015 at the conference hall of the Institute. Maulana Ateeq Ahmad Bastavi, ustad of Tafseer, Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow, convenor, Darul Qaza Committee of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, founder-member and secretary, Islamic Fiqh Academy and member, General Assembly of the IOS, who delivered the lecture, emphasised that prophets from Adam (PBUH) to the Prophet Hazrat Mohammad Mustafa (SAW) spread the message of oneness of God and unceasingly strove for impressing upon mankind to keep itself away from paganism and multiplicity of godhood. As far as the existence of one God is concerned, there was no difference among the prophets. They invited their ummah to follow God, who is the Master of all the creation transcending all the worlds. He said that the holy Quran has preserved the record of the call of a number of prophets to their followers in several surahs. Referring to the teachings of Prophet Adam and Prophet Noah, he said that their call was centered on the existence of God. This could be treated as the beginning of the Unity of Ummah, he noted. He remarked that Surah Hijrah contained teachings that pointed to unity among Muslims. These teachings fostered love and affection among the faithful and forbade such actions that might create cleavage in the ranks of Muslims.

IOS organise lecture on “Challenges to Constitutional Mandate for Religious Harmony”

A lecture on “Challenges to Constitutional Mandate for Religious Harmony” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies in its conference hall on October 17, 2015. Delivering the lecture, Ex-Additional Legislative Counsel to the Govt. of India and Visiting Professor, Institute of Advanced Legal Studies, Amity University, Prof. Khwaja Abdul Muntaqim, pleaded for immediate enactment of the “Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2011 against the backdrop of incidents of communal violence against Muslims in different parts of the country.

IOS Mourns Dr Barzinji

New Delhi, Sept. 28: The staff of Institute of Objective Studies, led by its Chairman Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam, mourned the death of Islamic scholar and visionary leader of international Islamic movement, Dr Jamal Barzinji. Dr Barzinji, who died on September 26 in the United States, had been battling a rare form of cancer. He was 76.

The condolence meet, which began with a recital from the Quran by Maulana Khalid Nadvi of the IOS, was chaired by the Chairman Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam, who had been a close associate of Dr Barzinji for decades. In his brief address he fondly reminisced about the three visits of Dr Barzinji to India for IOS-organised programme.

IOS and Deptt. of Political Science, Jamia Millia Islamia jointly organise “Stabilising Population Growth Rates: Discussion on Census 2011”

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a discussion on “Stabilising Population Growth Rates: Discussion on Census 2011” in collaboration with the Department of Political Science, JMI at the conference room of the Department here on September 14, 2015. Former Registrar-General and Census Commissioner of India, Dr. AR Nanda, the main speaker, said that census was essentially based on demographic data and its scientific analysis could be done from different angles. Holding that the annual growth rate was the best measure to determine the rate of fertility, he said that it was still at 2.3 percent and India had to strive for achieving 2.1 percent rate of fertility. He noted that the sex ratio had also improved to 943 per thousand from 930 per thousand. He pointed out that there were a lot of conceptual myths regarding population. But population could not be stabilised. There were no quick fixes to limit the family, but huge distribution of wealth and income definitely played a role in high, medium and low growth rate. While arguing against Malthusian thinking on population, he said that policy imponderables demanded that the younger generation which was our largest asset must be put to better use.

29th Annual Meeting of General Assembly of IOS concludes with Lecture on “Towards an Inclusive India: Vision for 2015”

New Delhi, September 6: The two-day 29th Annual meeting of General Assembly of the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) concluded here today. A number of decisions were taken on the occasion. According to the decisions taken, the IOS will celebrate its 30th anniversary next year. Besides, national and international seminars and workshops on the new education policy will be organised in Delhi and other places of the country. Similarly, about six seminars on “Minority Rights and Identities and Constitutional Safeguards: The Role of State, Judiciary and Civil Society” will be organised.

"Poverty Alleviation among Muslims" by Dr. Major Zahid Hussain, Coordinator, IOS Chennai Chapter and Member, Governing Council of IOS, New Delhi

"Poverty Alleviation among Muslims" by Dr. Major Zahid Hussain, Coordinator, IOS Chennai Chapter and Member, Governing Council of IOS, New Delhi

First Prof. D. Prempati Memorial Lecture on “Democracy and Fascism”

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IOS, FIAN, TCT jointly organise consultation on “National Food Security Act: Challenges in Implementation”

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) in association with FIAN India and The Child Trust organised a consultation on “National Food Security Act: Challenges in Implementation” at the Deputy Chairman Hall, Constitution Club, New Delhi on August 5, 2015. The Chairman of the IOS, Dr Mohammad Manzoor Alam in his welcome speech outlined the objectives of the seminar and said that some clarity on the implementation issues related to the National Food Security Act was needed.

IOS Eleventh Shah Waliullah Award to Maulana Syed Mohammad Rabey Hasani Nadwi

The eleventh Shah Waliullah Award “on Education in Islamic Perspective,” was presented at a glittering ceremony organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at the Faculty of Engineering and Technology Auditorium, Jamia Millia Islamia here on August 1, 2015. The award was received by Dr. Shah Ebadur Rehman Nishat in the absence of the awardee, Maulana Syed Mohammad Rabey Hasani Nadvi, President, All India Personal Law Board and Rector, the world-famous Islamic University, Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema, Lucknow. Maulana Rabey could not make it to the function on account of ill-health. While the ex-Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice A.M. Ahmadi handed the cheque of one lakh rupees and the scroll, Maulana Abdullah Mughesi, President of the All India Milli Council, presented the memento to him. Dr. Nishat, who deputised for Maulana Rabey read out a message from him. In his message, the Maulana expressed his gratitude to the IOS for shortlisting him as a recipient of the eleventh Shah Waliullah Award. He noted that the topic for the current year’s award was relevant as the Muslims had achieved excellence in the realm of knowledge by following Islamic teachings in letter and spirit during a period extending to about one thousand years, the impact of which was worthy of emulation by others. He urged Muslims to understand the value of education in Islamic perspective. He remarked that the holy Quran mandated seeking real knowledge, which came through observation as well as experience.

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Dars-e-Quran by Dr M.Manzoor Alam, Chairman IOS was held at IOS on 13th of July, 2015.

Dars-e-Quran by Dr M.Manzoor Alam, Chairman IOS was held at IOS on 13th of July, 2015.

Iftar-cum-Dinner and a talk on the significance and blessing of the holy month by Ml. Abdullah Tariq, Nazim, Idaarah Umoor-e-Masajid, New Delhi

Iftar-cum-Dinner and a talk on the significance and blessing of the holy month by Ml. Abdullah Tariq, Nazim, Idaarah Umoor-e-Masajid, New Delhi

Dars-e-Quran by Ml. Abdullah Tariq, Nazim, Idaarah Umoor-e-Masajid, was held in New Delhi

Dars-e-Quran by Ml. Abdullah Tariq, Nazim, Idaarah Umoor-e-Masajid, was held in New Delhi

A G Noorani gets IOS Lifetime Achievement Award

New Delhi, May 23: The Institute of Objective Studies organised an impressive investiture ceremony at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India Annexe here today to confer the Sixth IOS Lifetime Achievement Award on the eminent constitutional expert, author and well-known political commentator, Mr. A G Noorani. He was presented with the Scroll of Honour by the Vice-Chancellor of Aligarh Muslim University, Lt. Gen. Zameer Uddin Shah. While former Chief Justice of India, Mr. Justice A M Ahmadi, handed over a cheque for one lakh rupees, the judge, Supreme Court of India, Mr. Justice A K Sikri presented the memento to him.

“Judicial Response to Cattle Slaughter and Latest Legislations” lecture delivered by Mr Mushtaq Ahmad Advocate Supreme Court of India, New Delhi and Member, General Assembly of IOS, New Delhi

“Judicial Response to Cattle Slaughter and Latest Legislations” lecture delivered by Mr Mushtaq Ahmad Advocate Supreme Court of India, New Delhi and Member, General Assembly of IOS, New Delhi

IOS organises Seventh Qazi Mujahidul Islam Memorial Lecture on “Sufism: Relevance and Significance in Contemporary Context”

New Delhi: April 18: The Institute of Objective Studies organised the Seventh Qazi Mujahidul Islam Memorial Lecture on “Sufism: Relevance and Significance in Contemporary Context” at the conference hall of the Institute here on April 18, 2015. Delivering the lecture, Shah Qadri Syed Mustafa Rifai Jilani Nadwi, Sajjadah Nashin, Khanqah Qadriya wo Rafaiya, Bangalore, Founder President of Idaarah Al-Islah, Bangalore and Member General Assembly, IOS, New Delhi, noted that Sufism did not denote merely to dress up in woolen garments and patched clothes, nor did it mean to go into a state of ecstasy at a melodious devotional song (qawwali) sung by a qawwal. He explained that a Sufi’s exterior and his inner self should be clean, purified and without malice towards anybody. Besides, a Sufi was required to protect and preserve his knowledge, behaviour, religion and Shariah. He said that Sufism rested on four pillars, viz; love for Allah, strict allegiance to Quranic commands, fear of the Day of Judgment and aversion to the destructible, mundane world.

Six Monthly Governing Council (G.C) Meeting of IOS

Six Monthly Governing Council (G.C) Meeting of IOS was held on 5th of April, 2015

IOS organises lecture on “Religious Minorities in India and Legal Perspective"

New Delhi, March 21: The Institute of Objective Studies organised a lecture on “Religious Minorities in India and Legal Perspective” at its convention hall here today. Ex-I.P.S. Officer and Vice-Chancellor of Swami Vivekanand Subharti University, Meerut, Prof. Manzoor Ahmad, who delivered the lecture, focused on the constitutional provisions for the religious minorities to profess and propagate their religious belief. He examined how the freedom of religion, right to equality and the right to maintain their cultural identity guaranteed under the Constitution were being allowed to be practised unfettered. He said that a sustained attempt was made by the British Raj to introduce English culture by means of education. This was more pronounced during the period 1937-45. But the post-independence period was crucial for Hindutva forces to replace the ascendency of the British culture.

IOS Lecture on “Tracing the Roots of Environmentalism Under the Indian Constitution”

New Delhi, February 28: A lecture on “Tracing the Roots of Environmentalism Under Indian Constitution” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at its conference hall here today. Prof. M. Zafar Mahfooz Nomani, Faculty of Law, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh and a member of the General Assembly, IOS, who delivered the lecture, called for radical changes in environmental policy and the law. Judicial activism through the right to life as the foremost human right to live without the deleterious invasion of pollution, environmental degradation and ecological imbalances could help foster environmental justice, he said.

IOS Lecture on “Islam, Democracy and Islamic World”

New Delhi, Jan. 31: A lecture on “Islam, Democracy and Islamic World” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here today at its Conference Hall. Delivering the lecture, former Dean of Arab Studies, English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad, Prof. Mohsin Usmani Nadvi, insisted that while power in Western democracies rested with the people, in Islam, Allah is the supreme ruler. But this was not a basic difference. This only meant that in a democracy there was no scope for dictatorship or monarchy. Democracy did not negate the supremacy of Allah, he noted. This was the reason why democratic system of governance received support from Islam and its followers as a whole. He said that Islam accepted the word “Caliphate”, instead of democracy. He observed that the challenge of democracy before the Islamic world was a 21st century phenomenon.

Release of Report on “Access to Urban Basic Services in the Muslim Localities of Delhi (A Research Study)”

New Delhi, January 28: Former Chief Justice of Delhi High Court, Justice Rajinder Singh Sachar, released the report on “Access to Urban Basic Services in the Muslim Localities of Delhi (A Research Study)” here at a function organised by the Institute of Objective Studies at the Nehru Guest House of Jamia Millia Islamia. Delivering his address, he took the Modi government to task for omitting the words “secular” and “socialist” enshrined in the Preamble to the Constitution in an advertisement released by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India, in the newspapers on January 26, the Republic Day.

IOS organises Lecture on “Justice in Crisis”

New Delhi, Jan. 10: A lecture on “Justice in Crisis” was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here today. Dean, School of Law and Legal Studies, GGS Indraprastha University, New Delhi, Prof. M. Afzal Wani, who delivered the lecture, held that when a judge, supposed to be a conscience keeper of society, failed in his endeavour to maintain the confidence of the people in the system, it culminated into spoiling of the whole polity, leaving everyone in disarray, dismay, hopelessness, chaos, mistrust, misery and misfortune, which ultimately produced corruption.

IOS organises lecture on medical ethics in Islam

IOS Book Media in Our Globalizing World Released

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) organised a function at the Deputy Speaker Hall, Constitution Club of India Annexe, New Delhi on December 9, 2014 to mark the release of the book Media in Our Globalizing World. The book, brought out by the IOS, deals with various aspects of the media in the present context. Delivering a lecture on the theme, former Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas and currently member of the Rajya Sabha, Mr. Mani Shankar Aiyar remarked, "We are in a globalising world, but the Indian media is not in the globalising world".

It is our duty to protect the Constitution: Dr M. Manzoor Alam

Trivandrum: The Indian Constitution in its Preamble has made it very clear that there is no distinction among the citizens on the basis of religion, language or region but the Sangh Parivar is trying to undermine these basic precepts since BJP came to power, said Dr. M. Manzoor Alam, the Chairman of IOS. He was addressing a largely attended meeting organized in his honour on during November 29-30 by the Muslim Association, a prominent educational and cultural NGO in the state capital. It is not surprising as the people in power never took part in the country's struggle for independence. They want to restore the Varnashrama Dharma but in the process are working against Article 25 of the Constitution, Dr Alam continued.

IOS Lecture on Ghadar Movement

A lecture on "Ghadar Movement and Need for its Commemoration", was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here on November 15, 2014. Dr. Onkar Mittal, President, Civil Society Network, New Delhi, who delivered the lecture, pointed out that the study of the history of Indian national movement would not be complete till it was understood in the context of the Ghadar and Reshmi Rumal movements from 1913-1915.

Report on Post-Sachar Evaluation Committee (PSEC)

The Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India, set up the Post-Sachar Evaluation Committee to evaluate the process of implementation of the recommendations of Prime Minister's High Level Committee on Social, Economic and Educational Status of Muslim Community of India (popularly known as Sachar Committee).

Dato’ Jahubar Sathik Bin Abdul Razak visits Institute of Objective Studies (IOS)

New Delhi: Sep. 17, 2014: “The Institute is doing great work for the Indian community and Muslim ummah as a whole”, said Dato' Jahubar Sathik bin Abdul Razak, an eminent businessman and Group Managing Director & Executive Director of Bina Darulaman Bhd., Malaysia, while interacting in a meeting of the office-bearers held today at the Institute. He termed his visit to the Institute as an “honour and humbling experience”. He was highly impressed with the activities and programmes undertaken by the IOS and was all praise for the efforts of Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, Chairman. He prayed to Allah for the success of the Institute in all its endeavours and for long life, good health and resources to Dr. Manzoor Alam to continue to steer and lead the IOS to many more milestones.

Syed Mustafa Rifai Presented 10th IOS Shah Waliullah Award

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a one-day national seminar on “Islamic sufism” and presentation of IOS Shah Waliullah Award 2012 at the Conference Hall of Darul Uloom Sabil-ur-Rashad in Bangalore on August 23, 2014.

Information and Knowledge Blended with Education Ensures Success: Delhi Minorities Commission, Chairman, Qamar Ahmad

New Delhi, June 28, 2014: Distributing certificates to 25 girl students who passed the six-monthly course “Diploma in Computer Applications and Multi-Lingual DTP” run by the IOS Centre for Computer Learning with the financial assistance of the Delhi Minorities Commission, the Chairman of the Commission, Mr. Qamar Ahmad observed that the complaints of communal bias and discrimination were often heard about, but if one was equipped with the information and knowledge, one’s capability could not be ignored. In that case, one would be crowned with success irrespective of the field he or she belonged.

Seventh Lecture under Series on Indian Constitution On International Human Rights, Norms for the Protection of Minorities and the Indian Constitution

Delivering the Seventh Lecture under the series on the Indian Constitution on ‘International Human Rights, Norms for the Protection of Minorities and the Indian Constitution’, organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here on June 7, 2014, the Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, Jamia Millia Islamia, Dr. Eqbal Hussain observed that the human rights were the articulation of the need for justice, tolerance, mutual respect and human dignity in all of our activities. He said that the traditional first generation rights were incorporated as fundamental rights in part-III and the second generation human rights were included as directive principles of state policy in part-IV of the Indian Constitution.

Sixth Qazi Mujahidul Islam Memorial Lecture on “Communal Interpretation of Indian History: A Review”

Communal interpretation works both ways. It is both a product and the generator of communalism. Unity of thought among Hindu and Muslim communal historians along with the British imperialist school did not end up with the creation of Pakistan, they still practise communal historiography.

ROLE OF YOUTH IN ENHANCING THE VALUE OF DIALOGUE: AN INDIAN PERSPECTIVE

We have first to know what dialogue is not, before coming down to what dialogue is. And from there we have to proceed to placing it in its historical perspective and see how in today’s context the youth can have a role of enhancing its value.

Canadian delegation’s visit to the Institute of Objective Studies

New Delhi, March 14: “The activities and programmes undertaken by the IOS are of great significance. We are familiarised with it while being in Canada.” The view was expressed by the chief of a delegation from Canada, Dr Saeed Faizi Nadvi, President of Al-Nadwa Centre, Canada visited the Institute today.

Integrating and Expanding all Kinds of Knowledge: A Concept Note

Tawhid is a central idea in Islam. Literally, it means oneness, or unity. Under this rubric comes the oneness of God, oneness of nature, oneness of knowledge, oneness of humanity and much else. Historically, in Islam all systems of knowledge and education were united.

IOS Discussion on “Voting Patterns in India with Reference to Tactical Voting by Muslims”

New Delhi, Feb. 27: Participants at the discussion on “Voting Patterns in India with Reference to Tactical Voting by Muslims”, endorsed the resolutions moved by the Chairman of the Institute of Objective Studies, Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, at the conference hall of the IOS here today.

IOS Felicitates Prof. M. Ishtiyaque and Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), organised a felicitation ceremony on February 8, 2014, to honour Prof. M. Ishtiyaque, Member, General Assembly and Managing Editor, IOS Journal of Objective Studies on his appointment as the Vice-Chancellor of Magadh University, Bodh Gaya (Bihar), and Mr. Mushtaq Ahmed, advocate-on-record in the Supreme Court of India, on his election to the Executive Committee of India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi.

Discussion on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2013: Impact on Human Welfare

The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), organised a discussion on the “Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2013: Impact on Human Welfare”, at the IOS Conference hall here on January 7, 2014. While the former Chief Justice of India, Justice A.M. Ahmadi presided over the meet, Union Minister for Minority Affairs, Mr. K. Rahman Khan, attended it as a chief guest.

Three-day International Conference on Revisiting Abul Qasim Al-Zahrawi's Legacy in Medicine and Surgery

New Delhi: The Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) in association with the Hyderabad-based Muslim Educational Social and Cultural Organisation (MESCO), Maulana Azad Education Foundation, Ministry of Minority Affairs, Govt. of India and the India Islamic Cultural Centre organised a three-day international conference to mark the 1000th year of the death of Abu-al-Qasim al-Zahrawi, an all-time great physician and surgeon from Andalusia (Arab Spain) from December 13 to December 15 at India Islamic Culture Centre here.

IOS Consultative Meet on Communal Violence Bill

New Delhi, Nov. 20, 2013: A consensus emerged on the efficacy and purposefulness of the proposed Prevention of Communal and Targeted Violence (Access to Justice and Reparations) Bill, 2013 at a consultative meeting organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here last evening.

Proceedings of the Panel Discussion on Wakf Amendment Act, 2013

As many as 12 suggestions were made by the experts who assembled to deliberate on Wakf Amendment Act-2013 at a discussion organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi on October 08, 2013.

IOS meet to commemorate Al-Zahrawi on 1000th anniversary

New Delhi, April 13: The Institute of Objective Studies has decided to organise a three-day international conference on Abul Qasim al-Zahrawi, to mark the 1000th death anniversary of the pioneer physician and surgeon. The conference will be held from December 13 through 16, 2013 at New Delhi.

Two-day International Conference on India and Muslim World in the 21st Century

New Delhi, Feb. 15: A two-day international conference on “India and the Muslim World in the 21st Century” began here today with a recitation from the holy Quran by Maulana Abdullah Tarique. The programme was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) at the Constitution Club.

Scintillating Presentation by Dr Shariff

New Delhi, February 1, 2013: Eminent development economist Dr Abusaleh Shariff, principal author of the Sachar Report and chief scholar US-India Policy Institute (Washington), made a scintillating presentation on “A Vision for India: Equality, Duty and Equal Opportunity” here at the India Islamic Culture Centre.

IOS Lecture on Sentencing Policy

New Delhi, January 14, 2013: Sentencing policies adopted by Judges generally reflect the historical, social, economic and psychological melieu of the societies in which they operate, Prof. M. Afzal Wani, professor of law at GGSIP University (Delhi) and member Law Commission of India, said here today.

Letter written for suggesting possible amendments to criminal and other relevant laws

In response to the call of the HON'BLE JUSTICE J.S VERMA COMMITTEE constituted for suggesting possible amendments

Shah Waliullah Award-2011 presented to Dr. M.K.A.Siddiqui

A ceremony for the presentation of Hazrat Shah Waliullah Award of the IOS for the year 2011 on the topic “Sociology/Social Anthropology in Islamic Perspective” to Dr M.K.A. Siddiqui, a noted Anthropologist, took place in the glittering hall of the Bhartiya Bhasha Parishad at Shakaspeare Sarani, Kolkata on Dec. 22, 2012. The hall was fairly crowded and a large number of distinguished personalities from all walks of life in the city came to attend the event and to felicitate the scholar for his significant contribution in the field of Sociology and Social Anthropology.

Interactive Session on Producing Teaching and Reference Material to support Academic Programmes in Islamic Perspective

Prof. Omar Hasan Kasule visited the IOS Headquarters on 23-24 November 2012 and interacted with the office bearers as well as academics and experts of various disciplines. On 23rd November Mr. Raju Mansukhani made a power-point presentation about emerging India. He specially focused on the educational scene in the country highlighting both, its merits and demerits, achievements and failure. He also focused on translation and publishing sector in India which has progressed by leaps and bound in the last few decades. He concluded that investment in education and publishing sectors was advisable.

AN EVENING OF THE IOS WITH MR. K. RAHMAN KHAN

New Delhi, November 14: “Though the challenges are a lot before us, our focus will be to audit and bring high standards of transparency and accountability to make the advantages of schemes related to minorities and Muslims visible and effective on the ground”, said Mr. K. Rahman Khan, the newly-appointed Minister of Minority Affairs, while defining the priorities of the Ministry as an agenda for the for the next three and six months period, at an interactive meeting organised by the Institute of Objective Studies today at the Constitution Club.

Two-day Conference on Regional Dynamics, Economic Growth and Welfare

IOS conference in collaboration with CRDDP and India-US Policy Institute outlines major concerns, issues and policy orientation for days ahead.

Vice President of India Releases IOS Book on Freedom Struggle

New Delhi, May 31: The Vice President of India, Shri M. Hamid Ansari released a three-volume book from the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) titled “The Role of Indian Muslim’s in the Indian Freedom Struggle (1857-1947)” at the Vice President’s House here last evening.

Discussion on Right of Children to Free and Compulsory Education Act, 2009

The Institute of Objective Studies organized a discussion on May 5, 2012 in the premises of its Headquarters at Delhi on Right to Education Act. Speaking on the topic, Mr. Abdul Khaliq, Secretary General, Jana Shakti Party, said that RTE Act may cause more educational backwardness to the already backward Muslim community. Social and Rural Research Institute has recently conducted a survey which found that 9.9 percent children in the country still do not go to any school. Out of these not school going children 13.05 are Muslims. He expressed the fear that due to RTE Act this gap may further increase. He further argued that there are one lakh unrecognized schools in the country.

Three-day International Conference on “Minority Rights and Identities: Challenges and Prospects in an Unfolding Global Scenario”

The year-long Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) silver jubilee celebrations comprising 14 conferences in different states that began with a three-day international conference on “Towards Knowledge, Development and Peace---Outlining Roadmaps for the Future” held on April 15-17, 2011 at the India Islamic Cultural Centre, New Delhi, was concluded again with a three-day international conference on “Minority Rights and Identities: Challenges and Prospects in an Unfolding Global Scenario” held on April 13-15, 2012 at Mavalankar Hall/ Constitution Club, New Delhi.

Two-day International Seminar on “Peace and Progress: Role of Religions”

Aligarh, Feb. 11: A two-day international seminar on “Peace and Progress: Role of Religions” began here at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) today with recitation from the holy Quran by Qari Hamid Mian. The seminar was organised by the Institute of Objective Studies in collaboration with Faculty of Theology, AMU.

Three-Day International Conference on “Women’s Empowerment: Paradigms, Sources, Methodologies”

Calicut, January 6: A three-day international conference on “Women’s Empowerment: Paradigms, Sources, Methodologies” was inaugurated here today by economist Dr Abusaleh Shariff with an address on “Gender Empowerment in India: Concept, Measurement and Policy.” The conference was organised by the IOS in collaboration with National Women’s Front.

Two-Day International Conference on “Challenges before Youth in the Contemporary World”

Youth are backbone of a society. That’s why every organization, whether it’s social or political, wills to have its own youth wing. However, there are a very few ones who takes care of the difficulties and challenges they face. From this point of view, the two-day international conference on “Challenges before Youth in the Contemporary World”, organized on December 10-11, 2011 by Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) in collaboration with Chennai-based Muslim Educational Association of Southern India (MEASI) as part of a year-long silver jubilee celebrations was important and extraordinary.

Three-Day International Conference on “Power of Media in a Globalising World” & IOS Fourth Lifetime Achievement Award

Bangalore, October 14: The inaugural session of the three-day conference on the “Power of Media in a Globalising World” began with a recitation from the holy Quran. The Secretary General of IOS, Prof. Z.M. Khan, followed with an introduction of IOS and its year-long Silver Jubilee celebration programmes, a part of which this conference was.

IOS Forms Panel on Lokpal

New Delhi, September 11: The Delhi-headquartered Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) has formed a panel of five eminent jurists to study the provisions of different Lokpal bills, including the Janlokpal Bill, and suggest improvements, especially from the perspective of minorities and other weaker groups.

Three-Day International Conference on Indo-ASEAN Trade and Investment

New Delhi, July 8: A three-day (July 8-10) conference on “Indo-ASEAN Trade and Investment” began here today at India International Centre. It was jointly organised by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) and Indo-Arab Economic Co-operation Forum (IAECF).
The programme began with a recital from the holy Quran by Maulana Abdullah Tarique.

Two-day International Conference on Prospects for Islamic Venture Capital Funds in India

New Delhi, May 15: A two-day international conference on “Prospects for Islamic Venture Capital Funds in India” that concluded here today was of the opinion that in the fast-growing economic environment of India Islamic venture capital would be a significant source of funding innovative start-ups and other business enterprises.

Reports of IOS Silver Jubilee Conferences held on April 15, 2011 to April 13, 2012

IOS Silver Jubilee Celebrations held on April 15, 2011 to April 13, 2012.

Mr. Khaled M. Al-Aboodi CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector Member of the Islamic Development Bank Group, KSA Visited Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi on March 03, 2011

Mr. Khaled M. Al-Aboodi CEO, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (Member of the Islamic Development Bank Group) Jeddah, KSA interacting with Dr. Mohd. Manzoor Alam, Chairman Institute of Objective Studies during his visit to the Institute on March 03, 2011.

Power-Point Presentation on Relative Development of Gujarat and Socio-Religious Differentials

New Delhi, Feb. 12, 2011: Gujarat fares relatively better on direct income measures, but the apparent prosperity masks “higher poverty levels and much lower ranking in human development”, Dr Abusaleh Shariff, chief economist National Council of Applied Economic Research (NCAER), said here today.

40 Girls Get IOS Computer Certificates from Delhi CM

New Delhi, January 14, 2011: The Chief Minister of Delhi, Mrs. Sheila Dikshit distributed computer proficiency certificates to 40 Muslim girls here today at a function at her residence.

Condolence Meeting

A meeting was held here today to mourn Dr. Omar Khalidi, a researcher at the MIT, who suddenly died in the US on Nov 29, 2010. Dr. Khalidi was 57 at the time of his death. Drs. Ausaf Ahmad, Sajjad Shahid, Maulana Ataur Rehman Qasmi, Saleh Sharif and AU Asif paid rich and glowing tributes to the departed soul. Describing him as a rare intellectual who devoted his life to the analysis of Indian social issues, Dr. Khalidi had many more years of productive research, had he lived longer.

“Shaam-e-Muzakera” Discussion on Ayodhya Verdict & Its Legal Consequences at IOS Headquarters

New Delhi, October 8: An in-depth discussion on the far-reaching implications of the Babri Masjid title suit was organised at the Institute of Objective Studies last evening under its permanent programme Shaam-e-Muzakirah (Evening of Discourse).

Discussion on The Communal Violence Bill-2009: Development & Some Obstacles

The controversial bill on communal violence that was passed by Rajya Sabha in 2005 is yet to become a law. The reason for the delay has been strong objections from human rights and Muslim organizations. The bill kept in pending five years ago was revised in 2009 and then a few cosmetic changes were made. However, the groups concerned are still not satisfied. They still want crucial changes to achieve the real purpose.

Discussion on Communal Violence Bill

A consultative discussion on The Communal Violence (Prevention, Control and Rehabilitation of Victims) Bill, 2009 (CVP for short) was organized by the Institute of Objective Studies in which legal experts, administrators and academicians participated. After threadbare discussion on the proposed Bill, it was strongly felt by the participants that the Bill, in its present form, is too weak to prevent and control communal violence as it lacks in fixing the accountability of a communal violence on the perpetrators, conspirators and abettors. A general consensus emerged that the Bill should fix direct responsibility on the local administration like, the District Magistrate, Superintendent of Police and the local SHOs and command responsibility on the politicians and ministers be fixed so that a 2002 Gujarat like situation is averted.

Discussion on “Right to Free Education Bill and recommendations of Sachar Committee and Ranganath Mishra Commission Reports”

Four workshops would be organized shortly on Right to Education (RTE) Bill, post-Sachar public response, post-Rangnath Mishra events and emergence of a pressure group. This was declared by Dr Mohammed Manzoor Alam, Chairman, Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) at a meeting convened on April 15, 2010 by IOS to discuss the RTE at the India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC), New Delhi.

TWO-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON CRISIS IN THE MUSLIM MIND AND CONTEMPORARY WORLD

Patna, March 14: The human civilisation is afflicted by a crisis of faith today as it is unable to handle the spiritual and moral legacy of major religions, the Governor of Bihar Debanand Konwar said here today.

Two-day International Conference on "Beyond the Meltdown: Search for Options"

New Delhi, February 3: A major international conference began here today with fanfare to look deeply into the causes of the economic meltdown of 2008-2009 and search for options promising a more stable Indian and global economy. Delegates from the United States, Germany, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Bahrain and Sri Lanka, came together to deliberate on the issues.

BOOK RELEASE "Memaroon ka Jazeerah"

New Delhi, January 9: “Islam has a long literary tradition that includes different genres of fiction”, Prof. Shafique Ahmad Nadvi, former head of Arabic department of Jamia Millia Islamia, said here today.

Lecture on Empowerment of Muslims Through Education

New Delhi, November 21: Renowned expert on education Prof. Mohammad Akhtar Siddiqui delivered a thought-provoking lecture here today at IOS auditorium on Empowerment of Muslims Through Education in the Light of National Knowledge Commission and Yashpal Committee reports as well as according to the provisions of the Right to Education Act.

SHAH WALIULLAH AWARD

To commemorate the outstanding services of Hazrat Shah Waliullah and to promote the Islamic values, the Institute of Objective Studies instituted an Award known as "Shah Waliullah Award" to honour eminent scholars who have done outstanding work in Social Sciences, Humanities, Law and Islamic Studies. The Award is in the form of a cash of one Lakh rupees, Memento, shawl and a scroll of honour containing citation which is given annually to the best scholar of the year. The scheme was started in 1999.

THREE-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON THE CONCEPT OF PSYCHE IN ISLAM AT AMU

Aligarh, October 26: Modern psychology studies the material human being to the exclusion of the spiritual, Chairperson of Department of Psychology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) Prof. Hamida Ahmad said here today.

SEMINAR ON "THE DELHI HIGH COURT JUDGEMENT: SECTION 377 IPC & ITS CONSEQUENCES"

New Delhi, August 4: The “global sex industry”, with massive business hubs in Thailand, Philippines, Mexico and Brazil, is poised to extend its tentacles to India taking advantage of gradually relaxing sexual ethos, Purshothaman Mulloli, general convenor Joint Action Committee Kannur said here today.

IOS FUTURE FOCUS

 IOS FUTURE FOCUS

CITIZEN'S ROLE IN GOVERNANCE

New Delhi, June 7: A group of intellectuals, academics, activists and lawyers here today mooted the establishment of a People’s Monitoring Committee to oversee the progress in the implementation of government plans, especially those related to the uplift of Dalits, tribals and minorities.

MODERN POLICE FOR MODERN INDIA

New Delhi, January 22: The Union and states of India have not been able to implement police reforms to any appreciable degree. That is why in many states police laws of British days are still operational as reform moves at a snail pace in other states.

THREE-DAY INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON TOWARDS HUMAN UNDERSTANDING THROUGH DIALOGUE

It was a unique occasion. The representatives and experts of different faiths as well as other scholars and social activists gathered on October 24-26, 2008 at New Delhi’s famous India Islamic Cultural Centre (IICC) in response to a call by Institute of Objective Studies (IOS), a well known think tank; IOS Centre for Arabic and Islamic Studies; and Universal Peace Foundation (UPF) to interact and discuss seven issues under the central theme “Towards Human Understanding through Dialogue”. The three-day international conference attracted the attention of thinking persons because this was the first ever serious effort of its kind in the Indian context, providing an opportunity to understand each other through dialogue. IOS Chairman Dr M Manzoor Alam, who conceptualized the central theme, exhorted the participants, particularly the youth, to come out and play a pivotal role in the fight against all kinds of terrorism and the process of dialogue.

IOS LIFETIME ACHEIVEMENT AWARD

New Delhi, August 10 Imarat Shariah Bihar, Jharkhand, Orissa and West Bengal was here today honoured with the second "Life-Time Achievement Award" by the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS). Ameer-e-Shariat Maulana Syed Nizamuddin, who is also shouldering the responsibility of the General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), received the award on behalf of the 87-year old institution. The first award had been given to former Supreme Court Chief Justice A M Ahmadi.

EW India Islamic Index launched

The Institute of Objective Studies in collaboration with the Indo-Arab Economic Cooperation Forum created a record sorts by launching the India Islamic Index on June 25 in New Delhi.

LECTURE ON ISLAM IN MEDIA

Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi organized a lecture on "Islam in Media" at its headquarters. Syed Liyaquat Husain, Senior Editor, Arab News, Jeddah, (Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, spoke on the said topic. His lecture was followed by live discussion in which many senior journalist and academician participated. This programme was chaired by Dr M.Manzoor Alam, the chairman of the IOS . While Mr AU Asif conducted this programme.

Talk on Dialogue Among Civilizations an Arab Perspective

New Delhi, March 14: The need for dialogue among civilisations has increased in the troubled 21st century, said Mr Sadeq Jawad Sulaiman, a thinker from Oman. Mr Sulaiman, who had been ambassador of his country to the US and Iran, was speaking at the headquarters of Institute of Objective Studies here today.

IOS DISCUSSION ON INSECURITY OF MINORITIES AND EFFICACY OF LAW

New Delhi, Jan. 19: A sense of insecurity in any section of society has the capability to jeopardise peace, prosperity and stability of a country. It is time to create an environment in which people could live without fear. This was the view of speakers of a discussion on "Issues of Insecurity of Minorities and Efficacy of Law" here at India International Centre. The programme was organised by Institute of Objective Studies. The participants also discussed as to how to make the law more efficient.

Resolution of IOS Peace Conference

Power of Peace in the first instance may be taken as a concept and value in mind and heart. The conference urges upon the concerned people to start to work on philosophical and applicant aspects of the concept of Peace both on personal and group levels and its need in the present globalizing world. The Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi should work as a nodal agency in operationalisation of the scheme.

Participatory Banking for All: A Business Proposition

New Delhi, September 1: The Government of India is prepared to consider the introduction of participatory banking, also known as Islamic banking, with "an open heart and mind", Rajya Sabha (Upper House of Parliament) Deputy Chairman K Rahman Khan said here today.

IOS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD AT A GLANCE

The main objective of the lOS Lifetime Achievement Award is to identify and publicly honour individuals/institutions/NGOs which have rendered an invaluable service to national life regardless ofthe distinctions of caste, class or creed, and whose dedicated contributions have touched, directly or indirectly,the lives of large numbers of people in the country.

NEED FOR A NEW PARADIGM IN ISLAMIC THOUGHT

New Delhi, March 17: “The Qur’anic injunction of repelling evil with the good is the essence of Islamic ethics”, observed Prof. Ibrahim E.I. Moosa of the Duke University, Durham NC, USA, while speaking on relevance of Islamic ethics at the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) here today.

Lecture on Employment Opportunities for Muslims in Private Corporate Sector

New Delhi, Feb. 8: “If the government provides Muslims with loans and incentives, and gives them subsidies, their economic conditions could be improved, as majority of Muslims are associated with cottage or small-scale industries”, observed Dr MY Khan, a former director of the Reserve Bank of India. He was speaking on “Employment Opportunities for Muslims in Private Corporate Sector” at IOS (Institute of Objective Studies) headquarters on February 7. He said Muslim youths found better job opportunities in multi-national corporations (MNCs) and private companies run on the basis of modern management. And they had been using them.

REPORT ON “POWER POINT PRESENTATION ON SACHAR COMMITTEE REPORT”

A Power Point Presentation on “Sachar Committee Report” was held at the Institute of Objective Studies on December 18,2006. Using power-point slides, Dr Ausaf Ahmed, Former Head of Special Assignment, IDB,Jeddah  discussed the Sachar Committee Report in detail.

INDO-ARAB MEET RESOLVES TO STRENGTHEN TIES

New Delhi, November 14: The largest ever Indo-Arab conference convened on private initiative ended here this week after two days of brainstorming on how to boost mutual business, trade, cultural and people-to-people relations.

Symposium on Lebanon

New Delhi, August 1: Eminent columnist Praful Bidwai has expressed concern over the breach of discipline by some army officers who had publicly criticised the Lok Sabha’s condemnation of Israeli bombing of Lebanon.

KEYNOTE ADDRESS By Justice A. M. Ahmadi Former Chief Justice of India On the occasion of National Convention On Empowerment of Muslims through the Constitution of India July 24, 2006 At Talkatora Stadium New Delhi ALL INDIA MILLI COUNCIL, NEW DELHI

Let me begin by congratulating the office bearers of the organizers for hosting this Convention on ‘Empowerment of Muslims in India through the Constitution’.  The selection of this topic has two significant aspects (i) the recognition of the need for empowerment and (ii) the modus, namely, to achieve it through constitutional means.  Very often a question is posed whether there is any need for minority protection rights.  The answer to my mind is in the affirmative.  It is common experience that minorities are often subjected to repression and their rights have been a major geopolitical issue.  Such fears have manifested themselves in our country in recent times during the regime of the previous government.  

Lecture on Economic Teachings of Prophet Muhammad by Ausaf Ahmad

Dr Ausaf Ahmad, a renowned economist, delivered a lecture on Prophet Muhammad’s (PBUH) economic teachings at Institute of Objective Studies’ (IOS) headquarters in New Delhi on June 11. Quoting Prophet’s sayings and events from his life, Dr Ahmad concluded that brotherhood and justice formed the bedrock of his economic policy.

PRESTIGIOUS IOS BOOK 100 GREAT MUSLIM LEADERS OF THE 20TH CENTURY RELEASED

New Delhi, April 14: “People living in a plural society have to learn to accommodate each other by accepting their distinctive identities”, former prime minister V.P. Singh said today. He was releasing a book called 100 Great Muslim Leaders of the 20th Century at the India International Centre.

Lively Lecture on American Muslims

New Delhi, March 29: The tragic events of September 11 have accelerated the learning process of American Muslims, an American scholar associated with the Georgetown University (Washington), Dr Zahid Bukhari, said here today.

Seminar on “Crisis Looming at the United Nations: Causes and Possible Solutions”

To commemorate the 60th Anniversary of the United Nations, the Institute of Objective Studies and the Association of Indian Africanists jointly organized a seminar on Crisis Looming at the United Nations: Causes and Possible Solutions, on the 7th of December 2005 at the India International Center. The participants of the seminar were Members of the Parliament, Leaders of Political Parties, Ambassadors and High Commissioners of various diplomatic missions, representatives of international agencies, civil societies, scholars, and media personalities. A whole range of problems, causes and the possible solutions were thoroughly discussed at the seminar. Some of the issues raised at the occasion include, the UN has failed to meet the expectations of billions of people in the world. The unnecessary intervention of select developed nations like USA has contributed to its failure to face up to the challenges confronting it throughout the globe. The participants strongly condemned such unlawful interference of the developed nations in the day-to-day affairs of the UN. The discussants agreed that some of the nations (e.g., Palestine, Rwanda, Afghanistan, Iraq, Iran, Syria, Zimbabwe, and Western Sahara) have been victimized by injustice and unfavourable verdict of UN. The participants were of the opinion that unless the Security Council is restructured in a more representative manner, it should be done away altogether by giving the mandate for the General Assembly.

PROF. YASIN MAZHAR SIDDIQUI BAGS 5TH SHAH WALIULLAH AWARD

New Delhi, September 24, 2005: Prof. Yasin Mazhar Siddiqui of the Aligarh Muslim University was awarded the prestigious Shah Waliullah Award at a function at the Engineering College auditorium of Jamia Millia Islamia here today. The award carries a memento, a citation and a cheque of Rs 100,000.

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 3rd Day Valedictory Session

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 3rd Day Valedictory Session

INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Business Session

INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Business Session

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Parallel Session

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Parallel Session

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Joint Session

"INTER-CIVILISATIONAL DIALOGUE IN A GLOBALISING WORLD" 2nd Day Joint Session

Welcome Address By Dr M. Manzoor Alam At the Inaugural Session of the Conference "Inter-Civilisational Dialogue in a Globalising World" organised by the Institute of Objective Studies

Mr. Chairman, honourable Justice A. M. Ahmadi, Mr. Shivraj Patil, Minister for Home Affairs, Govt. of India, Dr. Anwar Ibrahim, Mrs. Sheila Dikshit, Dr. Abdullah Omer Nasseef, Dr. Karan Singh, Dr. Adel A. Al-Falah, Archbishop Dr. Vincent Concessao, Your Excellencies, delegates from various parts of the country and abroad, representatives of the media, ladies and gentleman, I feel honoured, priviledged and humbled to welcome you to this august gathering in the capital of India, which is one of the world’s most ancient and dynamic civilisations and a perfect example of multi-culturalism.

Resolutions 3-Day international conference on Inter-Civilisational Dialogue IN A GLOBALISING WORLD

An international conference on “Inter-Civilisational Dialogue in a Globalising World” organised in New Delhi under the auspices of the Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi on 8-10 April, 2005 sought to highlight the imperative of inter-religious, inter-cultural and inter-civilisational dialogue and cooperation in the context of a rapidly globalising world. It noted that the process of globalising has brought into relief the scale and ramifications of political, social and ethnic conflicts across the world and their horrifying consequences. At the same time, globalisation has also afforded, thanks to the incredible advances in information and communication technologies, enormous opportunities and prospects for interaction, exchange and cooperation  among different peoples, cultures and civilisations.

Message from the Prime Minister's Office

The Prime Minister is happy to know that the Institute Of Objective Studies is organizing an international conference on "Inter Civilisational Dialogue" in a globalizing

Book Release Function (March 9, 2004) Speech delivered by Janab Saiyid Hamid, Chancellor, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi

One could hardly think of more significant and fruitful collaboration for a good cause when the one forged between the Institute of Objective Studies and the Indian Association of Muslim Social Scientists on the theme "The Empowerment of Muslims in India". The go ahead was given by a convention on the subject held in November 1998 at Patna.

Speech delivered by Mrs Sheila Dixit on the occasion of Book Release Function

Dr Manzoor Alam is a very eminent scholar. Besides, his eminence as a scholar, he is like a dear brother to me. I could not, therefore, resist the temptation of participating in this function to release two very important books which are part of the series of books which the Institute keeps publishing in the interest of the community. More importantly, these books draw the attention of all of us, whether in government or out of government, indeed, of the society as a whole to the aspirations, the problems and struggles of the Muslim community to get the place which it needs to have and ought to have, in the context of Indian civil society.

A Lecture on Recent Supreme Court Observations regarding the Uniform Civil Code

A lecture on the Recent Supreme Court Observations regarding the Uniform Civil Code was organised by the Institute Of Objective Studies (IOS) at its Headquarters (New Delhi) on August 09,2003 at 4:30 p.m. Mr. Anoop G. Chaudhari, Sr. Advocate, Supreme Court of India delivered his lecture on the topic.

Report On The National Seminar on ‘Fostering Inter-Community Linkages in India’

This Seminar was a 3-day National Seminar and it was held from 28th to 30th March, 2003 at Hamdard Convention Centre, Hamdard Nagar, New Delhi.  The seminar was organized by the Institute of Objective Studies in collaboration with Hamdard University, New Delhi.

Key-note Address "FOSTERING INTER-COMMUNITY LINKAGES IN INDIA" Professor A. R. Momin University of Mumbai

We are passing through distressing times, both at home and globally. The tidal waves of hatred, disharmony and aggressiveness are threatening to drown our little islands of sanity, harmony and peaceful coexistence. The US-led invasion of Iraq has not only betrayed the hegemonic and imperialist designs of the United States but has also exposed the fragility of the United Nations and the utter helplessness of the international community. Nearer home, the forces of divisiveness and totalitarianism seem to be surging forward, casting an ominous shadow over the fabric of our civilization, over our centuries-old legacy of peaceful coexistence and communal harmony.

Report On The National Seminar on ‘American Attack on Iraq’ (21st March 2003)

The Institute of Objective Studies organised a 1-day national seminar on ‘American Attack on Iraq’, jointly with Association of Indian Africanist held on 21st March 2003, at India International Centre, New Delhi.

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 2002

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 2002

أضواء على جائزة الإمام ولي الله الدهلوي لمعهد الدراسات الموضوعية منذ 1999م.

بهدف تخليد خدمات جليلة للإمام ولي الله الدهلوي ونشر القيم الإسلامية أنشأ معهد الدراسات الموضوعية جائزة توصف بـ "جائزة الإمام ولي الله"، يتم من خلال تفويضها تكريم أبرز الباحثين الهنود الذين قاموا بأعمال مميزة في العلوم الاجتماعية والإنسانية والدراسات الإسلامية. وتتمثل الجائزة في مبلغ مالي قدره مائة ألف روبية هندية ودرع تذكاري والشّال (قطعة قماش نفيس أبيض توضع على المنكبين وتلفّ على الصدر) وشهادة الإشادة والثناء المحتوية على أهم المنجزات. ويتم تفويض الجائزة إلى أفضل الباحثين للسنة.

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 2000

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 2000

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1999

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1999

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1998

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1998

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1997

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1997

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1996

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1996

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1995

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1995

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1994

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1994

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1993

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1993

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1992

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1992

Pressing Issues Before the Nation

IOS has adopted diverse types of programmes to further its objects. The special programmes of the IOS include seminars, workshops, symposia, lectures, orientation programme, discussions, Sham-e-Muzakarah (an evening for deliberations), etc. These programmes have proved efficacious in raising so far neglected issues as well as formulation of appropriate responses to some burning issues being faced by the country in general and Muslims in particular.

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1991

Discussions, Lectures and Sham-e-Muzakarah (Monthly Lecture/Discussion) Programmes in 1991

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1989

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes 1989

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes in 1987

Seminars, Workshops, Symposia and Orientation Programmes in 1987