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Department of Arabic

  • Notice of M.Phil. / Ph.D.

    Introduction

     

    The Department of Arabic Language and Literature is amongst one of the oldest Departments of the University of Mumbai and has been rendering a yeomen service to the Arabic language imparting knowledge to the benefits of students and peers, since June 1993.

     

    Arabic is an international language spoken and understood in more than 23 countries of the world. Further, it is also the language of the holy Quran, the religious book of Muslims all over the world. Arabic, as of today, has expanded by leaps and bounds and has taken many strides in the field of science and technology. The Department wants a learner to make himself aware of these recent trends in modern Arabic and literature.

     

    During these years a number of Ph. D. degrees were awarded in the Arabic language, which has immensely benefited the students desirous of learning, promoting, making a career in this language as well as going abroad to work and or to do more research and higher study.

     

    The Department of Arabic runs every year once-a-week Certificate Course in Arabic language, a Diploma Course in Arabic language and an Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic language. In addition to this, a Post-Graduate full time two years Masters Degree in Arabic language is also being conducted every year. Hence till date a number of students have successfully completed these Degree courses and progressed in their career and lives.

     

    Further, the Department of Arabic, once every year organizes 'Mukhdoom Mahimi Memorial Lecture' by an eminent scholar on any topic related to the current affairs.

     

    In addition to it, the Department every year, organizes a National seminar on a theme concerning Arabic language and literature in which luminaries of Arabic language from different Universities of India participate and present their scholarly papers. These papers, later, are published in the form of a book.

     

    The Department of Arabic conducts the following courses:

     

    i. Ph.D. Degree in Arabic
    ii. M.A. Part I & II in Arabic
    iii. Certificate Course in Arabic
    iv. Certificate Course in Islamic studies
    v. Diploma Course in Arabic
    vi. Diploma Course in Islamic studies
    vii. Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic

     

    For more information, please contact :
    Prof. (Dr.) Mohamed Shahid,
    I/C Head, Department of Arabic,
    Kalina, Vidyanagari, Santa Cruz East,
    Mumbai 400 098

     

    Tel (Office): 26543313 / 26543452

     

     

     

  • Facilities

    The Department has one computer with Arabic software and lazer printer. The students are given opportunity to use Arabic software and collect data regarding Arabic language and literature from Internet. In addition to it the Department has CDs and audio cassets to facilitate Arabic speaking to non-Arabic speaking students. The department also has an Over-head Projector and a tape-recorder.

  • Library

    The Department shares common library of the University of Mumbai. The Department has approximately Four Hundred Seventy Five books on Arabic and Islamic Studies.

  • The Courses Conducted by the Department

    1. Ph.D. in Arabic

    2. M.A. in Arabic (by papers)

    3. Certificate Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch and Evening Batches twice in a week).

    4. Certificate Course in Islamic Studies (Morning Batch, twice a week)

    5. Diploma Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch)

    6. Diploma Course in Islamic Studies (Morning Batch, twice a week)

    7. Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch)

    8. Professional Course in Arabic (Proposed)

     

    Fees Structure
    For Ph.D. and M.A. (by paper) As laid down by the University

    For the Certificate Course in Arabic Rs. 300/- per annum (University examination fees is additional and is subject to change.) Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

    For the Certificate Course in Islamic Same as above.

    Studies For the Diploma Course in Arabic Rs. 400/- per annum. (University examination fees is additional and is subject to change.) Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

    For the Diploma Course in Islamic Same as above.

    Studies For the Advanced Diploma Course in Rs. 430/- per annum. (University examina-

    Arabic tion fees is additional and is subject to change . Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

     

    Admission Process

    1. Ph.D.

    As per new university regulations the candidate has to pass through Enterance Examination for Ph.D. The selection of the theme for the thesis depend upon the guide under whom the candidate wants to complete his research.

    2. M.A.

    The candidate must be a graduate in Arabic language and literature. But in accordance with Ordinance 2237 of the University of Mumbai a candidate from other faculty can also join M.A. with Arabic provided he passes the Enterance Examination in Arabic. The examination is of Graduation level.

    3. Certificate Course in Arabic & Islamic Studies:

    The candidate must be a holder of Secondary School Certificate Examination from a recognized Board within or outside the State of Maharashtra. If the candidate is a holder of S.S.C., or I.C.S.E. or C.B.S.E. Certificate from a reconised Board outside the state of Maharashtra, he will have to obtain Eligibility Certificate from the University.

    4. Diploma Course in Arabic & Islamic Studies:

    The candidate must have passed the Certificate Examination in Arabic or Islamic Studies to be eligible for Diploma Course either in Arabic or Islamic Studies.

    5. Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic:

    The candidate must be a holder of Diploma Certificate in Arabic to become eligible for admission to the Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic.

  • The Courses Conducted by the Department

    1. Ph.D. in Arabic

    2. M.A. in Arabic (by papers)

    3. Certificate Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch and Evening Batches twice in a week).

    4. Certificate Course in Islamic Studies (Morning Batch, twice a week)

    5. Diploma Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch)

    6. Diploma Course in Islamic Studies (Morning Batch, twice a week)

    7. Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic (Sunday Morning Batch)

    8. Professional Course in Arabic (Proposed)

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    Fees Structure
    For Ph.D. and M.A. (by paper) As laid down by the University

    For the Certificate Course in Arabic Rs. 300/- per annum (University examination fees is additional and is subject to change.) Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

    For the Certificate Course in Islamic Same as above.

    Studies For the Diploma Course in Arabic Rs. 400/- per annum. (University examination fees is additional and is subject to change.) Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

    For the Diploma Course in Islamic Same as above.

    Studies For the Advanced Diploma Course in Rs. 430/- per annum. (University examina-

    Arabic tion fees is additional and is subject to change . Foreign students have to pay five times more than the levied fees.

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    Admission Process

    1. Ph.D.

    As per new university regulations the candidate has to pass through Enterance Examination for Ph.D. The selection of the theme for the thesis depend upon the guide under whom the candidate wants to complete his research.

    2. M.A.

    The candidate must be a graduate in Arabic language and literature. But in accordance with Ordinance 2237 of the University of Mumbai a candidate from other faculty can also join M.A. with Arabic provided he passes the Enterance Examination in Arabic. The examination is of Graduation level.

    3. Certificate Course in Arabic & Islamic Studies:

    The candidate must be a holder of Secondary School Certificate Examination from a recognized Board within or outside the State of Maharashtra. If the candidate is a holder of S.S.C., or I.C.S.E. or C.B.S.E. Certificate from a reconised Board outside the state of Maharashtra, he will have to obtain Eligibility Certificate from the University.

    4. Diploma Course in Arabic & Islamic Studies:

    The candidate must have passed the Certificate Examination in Arabic or Islamic Studies to be eligible for Diploma Course either in Arabic or Islamic Studies.

    5. Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic:

    The candidate must be a holder of Diploma Certificate in Arabic to become eligible for admission to the Advanced Diploma Course in Arabic.

  • A Brief Annual Report of the Last Academic Year (2004-2005)

    The Department commenced its academic activities from June 2004. This year seven students enrolled for Post Graduate Course in Arabic and approximately One Hundred Twenty students enrolled for Part-time courses such as Certificate, Diploma and Advanced Diploma courses. One student also enrolled for his Ph.D.

    The academic year was full of activities and vigor. On 13th July 2004, the Department, in association with Mumbai Literary and Cultural Society, felicitated the noted Urdu humorist and writer Mr. Yusuf Nazim. On 4th & 5th October 2004, the Department, in association with the Culture House of Islamic Republic of Iran, organized a two-day National Seminar on famous Arab Historian Al-Biruni  Life & Achievements?. The scholars of Arabic from many parts of India presented their scholarly papers in the Seminar. It was also given wide coverage in local newspapers.

    On 11th October 2004, the Department organized a symposium on ?The Significance of Ramadhan on the eve of the approaching holy month of muslims.

    On 15th December 2004 a condolence meeting was arranged by the Department to mourn the sad demise of the internationally renowned scholar of Arabic Prof. Nisar Ahmed Farooqi of Delhi University.

    On 7th February 2005, the Department, in association with Mumbai Literary and Cultural Society felicitated Prof. (Dr.) Rafia Shabnam Abidi (former Head of the Department of Urdu, University of Mumbai) in recognition of her academic and literary services.

    On 10th & 11th March 2005, the Department in association with the Culture House of Islamic Republic of Iran, Mumbai, organized a two-day National Seminar of ?The Holy Quran  Its Message of Peace, Justice and Universal Brotherhood?. The Seminar received an overwhelming demand from the scholars of Arabic language from all over India Office Staff.

  • Seminar and Events

    Since its inception in 1993, the Department has organized the following seminars and events:

    21-02-1995 A lecture on The Art of Translation
    10-01-1996 Two-day National Seminar on The Influence of Arabic on Indian Languages
    29-09-1996 Celebration of Sadbhavana Divas
    04-03-1996 Two-day National Seminar on The Holy Quran The Unparalleled Literary sterpiece
    19-08-1997 A lecture on the eve of Idd Miladun Nabi.
    22-12-2997 One-day National Seminar on Contribution of India to Arabic Language & Literature.
    18-12-1998 A video show on the opening chapter of the Holy Quran.
    26-03-1999 Release of Neesh a collection of verses by Dr. Shafi Shaikh.
    01-04-1999 Visit by Iranian delegation to the Department.
    22-09-1999 A lecture on The Role of Sufis? by Prof. N.A.Farooqi
    06-10-1999 Visit of a South African Arabic scholar to the Department
    28-02-2000 Two-day National Seminar on The Trends in 20th Century Arabic Literature.
    28-02-2000 Release of Arabi Zubano Adab Ka Urdu Pe Asar? by Dr. Shafi Shaikh.
    25-03-2000 Release of Anaap Shanaap  a poetical collection of Dr. Shafi Shaikh.
    14-06-2000 Release of Miras-e-Gumshuda by Dr. Shafi Shaikh
    20-03-2001 Two-day National Seminar on Teaching Arabic Language to Non-Arabs; Methods, Problems and Solutions.
    20-03-2001 A visit to Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai.
    21-03-2001 An evening with poets.
    06-02-2002 Presidents Award bestowed upon Dr. Shafi Shaikh
    18-02-2002 Two-day National Seminar on ?Classical Arabic Poetry- from Pre-Islamic Period to Abbasid Period
    19-02-2002 Release of two books written by Dr. Shafi Shaikh
    21-09-2002 Honouring the students who stood first in SSC and HSC Board Examinations and BA and MA Examinations in Arabic, Islamic Studies, Urdu and Persian.
    13-07-2004 Felicitation to Mr. Yusuf Nazim a noted Urdu writer and humourist.
    04-10-2004 Two-day National Seminar on Al-Biruni  Life & Achievements.
    11-10-2005 A Symposium on The Significance of Ramadhan
    15-12-2005 Condolence Meeting to mourn the sad demise of late Professor Nisar Ahmed Farooqi, a scholar of Arabic and Islamic Studies of international repute.
    07-02-2005 Felicitation function to honour Prof.(Dr.) Rafia Shabnam Abidi, former Head, Dept. of Urdu, University of Mumbai, in recognition of her literary and academic activities.
    10-03-2005 Two-day National Seminar on ?The Holy Quran ? Its Message of Peace, Justice and Universal Brotherhood.

  • Faculty Members

    1. Prof. (Dr.) Shafi M. Shaikh (Head of the Department)

    Residence No. 022 2679 7891 - Cell. No. 9869624786

    2. Mr. Shafeeq A. Shaikh (Lecturer)

    Residence No. 5608 1857 - Cell No.98235 89500

    CV of Faculty Members

    Prof. (Dr.) Shafi M. Shaikh

    Prof. & Head, Department of Arabic, University of Mumbai.

     

    Address (Office)

    Ranade Bhavan, B Wing, Vidyanagari Campus? Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098.

    Tel. No. 2652 6091 Extn. 312 (Direct) 2652 6091 Extn. 452 (Office)

    Address (Residence)

    705, Farhat Apartments, Bandivali Hill Road, Jogeshwari (W), Mumbai 400102.

    Tel. 2679 7891 Cell. 98696 24786/ 98201 94964

    Nationality Indian

     

    Educational Qualifications

    B.A. (University of Mumbai, Year 1968, 76%)

    M.A.(University of Mumbai, Year 1970, 73%)

    Ph.D. (University of Mumbai, Year 1984)

     

    Teaching experience

    Thirty Five Years

     

    International Conferences/ Seminars/Symposia

    Sixteen papers since 1984 -2005 attended and Papers in different national and international

    Presented conferences and symposia, including USA, Muscat and Iraq.

    Invitations from Foreign Universities: University of Mustansariyyah - 1981

    University of Michigan - 1989

    Cornell University, U.S.A. - 1989

    New York University - 1989

    Georgetown University ? U.S.A. 1989

    University of Texas - 1989

    University of Tehran - 1998

     

    Awards Received as a Teacher

    University of Mumbai Appreciation Award for over all best performance during the Year 1998-99.

    University of Mumbai Appreciation Award for over all best performance during the year 1999-2000.

    Presidential Award President of India Award for Excellence in Arabic Studies  2001.

    Publications Fifteen publications in Arabic & Urdu

     

    Position at Mumbai University

    1.Chairman: Board of Studies in Arabic, Persian, Islamic Studies, Hebrew and Avesta-Pahlavi (1989 to date)

    2.Member, Faculty of Arts (1986 to date)

    3.Member, Academic Council (1989 to date)

    4.Member, Senate: Nominated by the VC (1994 to 1999).

    5.Member, Senate: Re-nominated by the VC (1999 to date)

    6. Member, Management Council (1995)

    7. Member of Standing Committee (2000 to date)

     

    Mr. Shafeeq A. Shaikh

    Address (Office)

    Ranade Bhavan ?B? Wing, Vidyanagari, Campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098

    Tel. 2650 7956 Extn. 507 (Personal) 2650 6091 Extn. 452 (Office)

    Address (Residence)

    D/2 Academic Staff Quarters, Vidyanagari, Campus, Santacruz (E), Mumbai 400098.

    Tel. 5608 1857 Cell. 93235 89500

    Nationality

    Indian

    Educational Qualifications

    M.A (Arabic), M.A.(Sociology), B.Ed.,

    Teaching Experience

    Twenty Eight years. Teaching in the University since 1991.

    Seminars

    Attended All the national seminars organized by the Department of Arabic.

    Papers Presented

    1. The Contribution of Marathi to Arabic Language and Literature? in the seminar organized by the Department on Contri-of India to Arabic Language and Literature

    2. Translated into English and read the Key-note address of Prof. Nisar Ahmed Farooqi in the ational seminar on Al-Biruni  Life & Achievements.

    Lectures Delivered

    1. The Importance of Arabic Language in Modern World?, organized by Lions Club, Appolo Bunder, Mumbai.

    2. Why Should We Learn Arabic a lecture delievered at MESCO, Mumbai.

    3. Why Arabic is Important to Muslims a Lecture delivered to the students of Girls High School at Khed, Ratnagiri.

     

    Other Services

    Delivered lectures and participated in the Arabic Promotion Programme of institutions

    like Islamic Research Foundation, Mumbai,

    Study Circle of Foreign Languages,

    Mumbai, Sterling Institute, Mumbai.

    Member of the Local Committee of A.D.

    Bawla Female Orphanage, Mumbai. Etc

  • Administrative Staff

    The Department shares common staff with the Department of French Language. It has a clerk cum typist and a peon.