Usool-ud-Din
Department of Usool-ud-Din
Faculty of Islamic Studies
Established in 2000 to fulfil the need for scholars of Islamic Studies across Pakistan's institutions. Islamic sciences such as Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, History of Islamic Jurisprudence and Arabic form the core of its curriculum.
Our Focus
Foundations of Islamic Theology
Tafseer & Hadith
Core Quranic exegesis and Prophetic tradition studies.
Seerah & History
Study of the Prophetic biography and Islamic jurisprudential history.
Semester System
Teaching and assessment under University of Karachi semester rules.
The department was founded alongside its sister department, Quran-o-Sunnah, to expand scholarly capacity in Islamic theology and jurisprudence at the University of Karachi.
CareersCareer Opportunities
Graduates serve in educational institutions, research institutes, religious institutions and the armed forces; Master's or B.S. degree holders are eligible to apply for Grade-17 posts.
- Established 2000, focused on Usool-ud-Din (foundations of religion).
- Assessment conducted under the University's semester system.
- Graduates eligible for Grade-17 government and institutional posts.
Introduction
Chairperson: Dr. Hafiz M. Ismail (Assoc. Prof.)
Department of Usool-ud-Din was established in 2000 to fulfill the need of scholars of Islamic Studies in various institute of Islamic Republic of Pakistan. Islamic Sciences like Tafseer, Hadith, Seerah, History of Islamic Jurisprudence and Arabic are some of the courses that are being taught at the Department.
Teaching and Assessment
Teaching and assessment is done under the semester system as per rules of the University of Karachi.
Career Opportunities
Students passing out from this department are providing their services in educational institutions, research institutes, religious institutions and armed forces. Master or B.S. Degree holders can apply for any post of Grade – 17.
Faculty
Associate Professors
Dr. Arif Khan Saqi
Dr. Nasiruddin
Dr. Hafiz M. Ismail
Assistant Professor
Dr. Muhammad Ishaq
Dr. Muhammad Imran (T)
Programs
Degree Programs Available
- BS & Honors
- Masters
- MS/M.phil/P.hd
Eligibility & Allocated Seats
BS & Honors: H.S.C. or Equivalent Certificate - 50 seats
Masters: B.A., B.Sc., B.Com.,ShahadatulAalmiya* with B.A. - 50 seats
*These candidates are required to submit complete equivalence certificate issued by the University of Karachi along with their application forms.
Facilities
The students of the department use seminar library facilities of the faculty of Islamic studies where a good collection of books and journals on Islamic Studies is available. The faculty of Islamic studies has also a computer lab for teaching and research activities.
Research
Research Activities
Thesis in M.A. & MS/PhD. Programs is available for the research fellows.
Publication
Research Journal is expected from the department.
Contact
For further information please contact
DEPARTMENT OF USOOL UDDIN
UNIVERSITY OF KARACHI, KARACHI-75270
Telephone: 99261300-06 Ext: 2220
Email: usooluddin@uok.edu.pk
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