Yenepoya university to start PG Diploma in Applied Islamics
Mangaluru, August 08: The prestigious Yenepoya University of Mangaluru has decided to start a Post Graduate Diploma in Applied Islamics course from this academic year.
The course is the first of its kind in the world as its main focus will be on Applied Islamic studies along with traditional subjects like Islamic Theology and Islamic History with Arabic, English and Computer Sciences.
A press statement from the university said that Applied Islamics refers to the study of the application of Islamic Principles in the modern fields of knowledge like law, natural sciences, health sciences, social sciences and philosophy which consists of the analysis of modern theories in different fields in the light of Islamic principles and the development of alternative terminologies, definitions, methodologies, indices, programmes, policies, models and paradigm consistent with Islamic teachings, the statement said.
Inauguration on August 9
Noted Islamic scholar, former Rajya Sabha Member and Jamiat Ulama-I Hind general secretary Maulana Mahmood Madani would inaugurate the PG Diploma in Applied Islamics course at Yendurance zone of the university on August 9 at 10 am. Former union minister K Rahman Khan would be present as the chief guest and Vijayapura Al-Ameen Medical College Chairman Dr Ziaulla Sharief would be the honorary guest on the occasion.
Yenepoya University Chancellor Y Abdul Kunhi would preside over the programme, said university vice chancellor Dr M Vijay Kumar and university Islamic Studies and Research Centre head Dr Javed Jameel.
The topics to be covered in the course are:
- Modern World Order: Philosophy, forces, objectives and impact
- Systematic study of Quran- Faith, Philosophy, Constitution, the System, the history of confrontation between the right and wrong.
- Islamic paradigm hearing
- Islamic Economics
- Islamic political structure
- Islamic legal system
- Islamic social system
- Islam and natural sciences
- Empowerment of Indian Muslims
- Interfaith and national and international harmony
- Epistemology and ontology: Islamic Perspectives
For the first year, it has been decided that 15 students will be enrolled.
Yenepoya University has fixed a 10200/- per month as fee per student per year scholarship to cover up some of the expenses of the course. This will include their stay and food at the University hostel. For day-scholars, the monthly fee will be Rs. 2600/- The Advisory Body of the Islamic Studies of the University has already decided to sponsor 8 students. Offers of sponsorship for more students from individuals/organisations are welcome.
For details, please contact : doctorforu123@yahoo.com, www.yenepoya.edu.in
Applied Islamics : Y. Abdulla Kunhi
The Postgraduate Diploma in Applied Islamics is a unique course which will focus on Islamic analysis of the scientific and social developments in the modern world.
The central focus of this new program is to promote academic and research programs in Islamic subjects, especially Applied Islam, which in turn will help in developing harmonious relations with other religions and religious activities, and contribute towards making the world cleaner, healthier and more peaceful.
The Islamic Chair is planning many research and academic activities. The ultimate aim is to establish an International Centre/Institute of Applied Islamics.
- Y Abdulla Kunhi, Chairman of Yenepoya University
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'Blood in river' rant: Owaisi reminds Bilawal of Benazir Bhutto's killing by homegrown terrorists
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Apr 28 (PTI): AIMIM chief Asaduddin Owaisi on Monday criticised Pakistani politician Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari for his "blood would flow in rivers" remark, reminding him of the killing of his mother, Benazir Bhutto, by home-grown terrorists.
He also referred to former Pakistani cricketer Shahid Afridi as a "joker" for his statement on the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack, which claimed the lives of 26 tourists.
The Hyderabad MP said Pakistan should be placed on the 'grey list' of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) and advocated for cyber attacks against the neighbouring nation.
When asked about Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari's statement against India following its withdrawal from the Indus Waters Treaty (IWT), Owaisi remarked that Bhutto-Zardari should question who was responsible for his mother's death, emphasising that "she was killed by such homegrown terrorists."
Former Pakistan PM Benazir Bhutto was assassinated on December 27, 2007, in Rawalpindi, Pakistan.
After India suspended the IWT, Pakistan Peoples Party (PPP) chairman Bilawal Bhutto-Zardari declared, "The Indus is ours and will remain ours—either our water will flow through it, or their blood."
Speaking to reporters, Owaisi said his party- the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen- supports the Centre's decision to suspend the IWT.
However, he raised concerns about where the water from the Indus River would be stored after the treaty's suspension, stating, "It has to be stored somewhere."
Under the World Bank-brokered treaty, India was granted exclusive rights to the water of the eastern rivers -- the Sutlej, Beas, and Ravi -- amounting to an average annual flow of about 33 million acre-feet (MAF). The water of the western rivers -- the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab -- with an average annual flow of around 135 MAF, was largely allocated to Pakistan.
With the treaty now put in abeyance, the government is looking at ways to utilise the water of the Indus, Jhelum and Chenab.
Owaisi asserted that Pakistan should be placed on the FATF grey list to highlight its financing of terrorism through illegal means.
He also urged the government to launch cyber attacks against Pakistan, citing Article 51 of the UN Charter, which provides the right to act in self-defence.
Additionally, he demanded that the Narendra Modi government rethink its deterrent policy since incidents like the Pahalgam attack were taking place even after airstrikes.
Reiterating his support for the Centre's decisions, Owaisi remarked, "Pakistan should understand that India's defence budget is bigger than their entire budget. They are 20 years behind India. The politicians there just keep blabbering. That country is facing internal issues. They can't manufacture medicines for malaria but keep talking about fighting India."
Speaking on the Waqf Amendment Act, Owaisi opposed its provisions, arguing that they violated the Constitution.
Regarding the inclusion of non-Muslims on Waqf boards, he questioned, "Wouldn't it be painful if we asked for non-Hindus to be included in the Pandharpur temple trust?"
#WATCH | Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar, Maharashtra | On Bilawal Bhutto Zardari's "Blood will flow" remark after Pahalgam attack, AIMIM MP Asaduddin Owaisi says,"...Bachpane ki baatein nahi karna..His mother was killed by their homegrown terrorists...Does he even know what he is… pic.twitter.com/yVn7jegwKn
— ANI (@ANI) April 28, 2025
