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Prof. (Dr.) Towqueer Alam (born January 10, 1965) is an esteemed Indian scholar in Sunni theology. Currently serving as the Dean of the Faculty of Theology at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), he has held numerous significant positions within the university, including Chairman of the Departments of Sunni and Shia Theology, Director of Religious Affairs, and Editor of Fikr-o-Nazar, the prestigious university literary quarterly established in 1960. With a prolific academic career, he has authored 32 published books in English and Urdu on various theological subjects. Notable works include "British Studies in the Qur'an," "The Qur'anic Concept of War and Peace," and "Sir Syed ka Deeni Shaoor." In 2016, he served as a Visiting Professor at Mercer University in Atlanta, USA. His contributions to Islamic scholarship and his role in academia have made him a prominent figure in his field.

= Early and Personal life = Prof. (Dr.) Towqueer Alam was born on January 10, 1965, to the late Mrs. Aamna Khatoon and the late Mr. Abdul Azeez in the quaint village of Kormatthu, Sherghaty, nestled in the Gaya district of Bihar. His early years were marked by resilience and determination as he began his education at an orphanage in Cherki, Gaya. Raised in a devout Muslim family, his upbringing instilled in him a profound dedication to knowledge and scholarship. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his illustrious academic journey, which would later see him become a prominent figure in Sunni theology and Arabic literature.

= Academic = After completing his schooling at the orphanage in Cherki, Gaya, Bihar, Prof. Towqueer Alam joined Jamiatul Falah in Bilariaganj, Azamgarh, where he earned degrees in Al-Almiah and Al-Fa-dilah. In 1985, he furthered his education at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), obtaining an M.A. and M.Phil. in Arabic literature, and completed his doctorate on 'The Holy Quran and the Orientalists' from the same department.

After completing his doctorate, Prof. Alam joined AMU as a Research Associate in the Department of Arabic. On May 11, 1993, he began his tenure as a Lecturer in Sunni Theology and was promoted to Reader on January 29, 2004. Since January 29, 2010, he has served as a Professor in Sunni Theology. In 2016, he was a Visiting Professor at Mercer University in Atlanta, USA. Prof. Alam's research encompasses Quraniyat, Arabic literature, and the comparative study of religions. He has published 188 research papers and delivered lectures at 185 seminars and conferences globally.

Prof. Alam has worked extensively on the Qur'anic understanding, Islamic theology, and the intersection of religion and contemporary issues. He has authored 38 in which 32 are published books in English, Urdu, and Arabic, including notable works such as "British Studies in the Qur'an," "The Qur'anic Concept of War and Peace," and "Sir Syed ka Deeni Shaoor." His scholarly contributions have earned him a distinguished reputation in his field, marking him as a leading figure in Islamic scholarship and theology.

= Positions = Prof. Towqueer Alam has held numerous significant positions at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). He served as Chairman of the Department of Sunni Theology and the Department of Shia Theology. He also held the role of Nazim-e-Deeniyat (Director of Religious Affairs) for both Sunni and Shia divisions. Prof. Alam has been a member of the Academic Council & Court, the Executive Council, and the University Court of AMU. He served as the Dean of the Faculty of Theology and the Senior-most Dean of the university. Additionally, he was the officiating Vice-Chancellor of AMU several times during his tenure as the Senior-most Dean. Prof. Alam is also the Editor of "Fikr-o-Nazar," a prestigious quarterly magazine.

= Publications =

English

 * 1) British Studies in the Qur'ān [بريطانوي مستشرقين کا مطالعۂ قرآن], Academic Books, Aligarh, U.P., India, 1998.
 * 2) Studies in Muslim Theology [مطالعۂ دینیاتِ اسلام], Universal Book House, Abdul Qadir Market AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 1999.
 * 3) The Qur'ānic Concept of War and Peace [قرآن کا تصورِ امن و جنگ], Kanishka Publisher & Distributor, New Delhi, India, 2004.
 * 4) The Qur'ānic Directives for Ideal Society [مثالی معاشرہ کے لیے قرآن کے اصول و ہدایات], Kanishka Publisher & Distributor, New Delhi, India, 2006.
 * 5) Scholarship in Sunni Theology [شعبۂ دینیات (سنی) کی تحقیقی خدمات], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2006.
 * 6) The World of English Learning (Grammar & Composition) [انگریزی تعلیم و تدریس کی دنیا: انگریزی گرامر اور کمپوزیشن], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2009.
 * 7) Guidance of the Sublime Qur'ān: Issues and Challenges [ہدایتِ قرآنِ عظیم: مشکلات و مسائل], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2015.
 * 8) Universal Message of the Quran [قرآن مجید کا عالمگیر پیغام], Reflection Printers & Publisher, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2020.
 * 9) Call of the Sublime Quran [قرآنِ عظیم کی دعوت], Reflection Printers & Publisher, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2020.

Urdu

 * 1) Ahade-e-Abbasi ke Chand Aimmah-e-Ilm-o-Fun [عباسی دور کے چند ائمۂ علم و فن], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 1992.
 * 2) Ulama-e-Salaf ki Qur'ān Fahmi [سلف کے علماء کا قرآن فہمی], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2000.
 * 3) Mutaliah-e-Deeniyat-e-Islam [مطالعۂ دینیاتِ اسلام], Aurora Printer & Publisher, Delhi, India, 2002.
 * 4) Islam ka Nazariah-e-Amn-o-Jang [اسلامی نظریۂ امن و جنگ], Aurora Printer & Publisher, Delhi, India, 2002.
 * 5) Islah-e-Moashrah aur Dawat-o-Tabligh ka Qur'āni Tariqah-e-Kar [اصلاحِ معاشرہ اور دعوت و تبلیغ کا قرآنی طریقہ], Aurora Printer & Publisher, New Delhi, India, 2004.
 * 6) Sir Syed ka Deeni Shaoor [سرسید کا دینی شعور], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2005.
 * 7) Mutaliah-e-Hindu Dharm [ہندو مذہب کا مطالعہ], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2006.
 * 8) Afkar-e-Sir Syed ki Asri Manawiyat [سرسید کی افکار کی عصری اہمیت], AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2013.
 * 9) Ihya-e-Islam aur Maujudah Challenges [احیاء اسلام اور موجودہ چیلنجز], Jamiatul Falah, Azamgarh, U.P., India, 2013.
 * 10) Quran aur Geeta ka Tasawwur-e-Falah [قرآن اور گیتا کا تصورِ فلاح], AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2014.
 * 11) Shahrah-e-Hidayat [شارعِ ہدایت], Al-Idarah al-Ilmiyah, Jamiatul Falah, Azamgarh, U.P., India, 2014.
 * 12) Quran Sarchashmah-e-Fikr-o-Fun [قرآن: فکر و فن کا منبع], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2015.
 * 13) Azim Hindustani Mazahib [عظیم ہندوستانی مذاہب], National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language (NCPUL), New Delhi, India, 2015.
 * 14) Daai-e-Azam ki Alamgeer Nabuwwat [دعوتِ اعظم کی عالمگیر نبوت], Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, India, 2015.
 * 15) Qaum ka Roshan Mustaqbil Aur Sir Syed Ahmad Khan [قوم کا روشن مستقبل اور سرسید احمد خان], Academy, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2016.
 * 16) Mashaheer-e-Islam ka Ta'alluq bil Quran [مشاہیرِ اسلام کا قرآن سے تعلق], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2017.
 * 17) Shah Wali Allah ka Tajdeedi Karnama [شاہ ولی اللہ کا تجدیدی کارنامہ], AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2017.
 * 18) Teen Hafte Columbus ki Dunya Men [تین ہفتے کولمبس کی دنیا میں], Department of Sunni Theology, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2017.
 * 19) Left. Gen. Zamiruddin Shah Ka Panch Sala Daur [لیفٹیننٹ جنرل ضمیر الدین شاہ کا پانچ سالہ دور], Academy, Fort Enclave, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2017.
 * 20) Talimat-e-Qurani aur Asr-e-Hazir [تعلیماتِ قرآن اور عصرِ حاضر], Institute of Objective Studies, New Delhi, India, 2018.
 * 21) Sir Syed ka Islahi Mission [سرسید کا اصلاحی مشن], Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., India, 2018.
 * 22) Sir Syed ka Islahi Mission, [Reformatory Mission of Sir Syed] الاصلاحية المهمة(لل احمد سرسيد (خان, Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, U.P., (India), IInd Issue, 2018.
 * 23) Ummat-e-Muslima aur Mansab-e-Imamat: Khutbat-e-Eidain [Muslim Community and Its Leadership: Discourses of Eidul Fitr and Eidul Azha,], خطبات مجموعة :المسلمة والامة الامامة منصب( (الدينية الشؤون كمدير العيدين Publication Division, AMU, Aligarh, UP, (India), 2020.

Hindi

 * 1) Deeniyat-e-Islam [Islamic Theology] ٰ,House Book Educational, هيات الدين الاسلامي)(ال Aligarh, U.P., (India), 2003.