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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FIR against Haryana BJP chief in gang-rape case: Cong seeks his removal, questions PM's 'silence'
New Delhi, Jan 15: The Congress Wednesday slammed the BJP over the FIR registered against the party's Haryana unit chief for alleged gang rape, saying Prime Minister Narendra Modi must answer why the accused has still not been removed from the post despite such a serious allegation against him.
Haryana BJP chief Mohan Lal Badoli and a singer were booked after a woman alleged that she was raped by them in a hotel in Himachal Pradesh's Kasauli. Police have registered an FIR against the two men, officials said.
According to the complainant, the two men made videos of the act and threatened to kill the victim if she informed anyone about the incident.
Addressing a press conference here, Mahila Congress chief Alka Lamba alleged that the Haryana BJP state president was involved in the girl's gang rape on the pretext of getting her a permanent government job.
She claimed BJP leaders have been involved in committing crimes against women earlier too.
BJP MP Brijbhushan Sharan Singh was accused of sexual harassment and BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar was accused of rape, while in Karnataka, the BJP gave a poll ticket to "mass rapist" Prajwal Revanna and the Prime Minister went to campaign for him, she said.
"BJP leaders are able to muster the courage to commit sexual harassment because their party is standing with them," she said, alleging that the prime minister's 'Beti Bachao' slogan is a sham.
"The truth is that daughters have to be saved from BJP leaders only. The Congress government will not allow injustice to happen to any daughter," Lamba said.
Demanding that Badoli be removed from his post, the Congress leader said, "BJP president J P Nadda ji, Prime Minister Narendra Modi ji and Amit Shah ji, the law is in your hands. You create pressure, hence no action is taken against the criminals and daughters do not get justice."
"The BJP will have to answer how their (Haryana) state president is still in his post after such a serious allegation. The prime minister, home minister, BJP Mahila Morcha, BJP's national president and big leaders must answer," she said.
"On one hand, an FIR has been filed against Haryana BJP president on rape charges... in Madhya Pradesh, BJP leader Ajit Pal Singh Chauhan has been arrested for raping a woman. In such an environment, the Women’s Commission, which has the responsibility of providing justice to women, is silent. The daughters of the country are demanding justice, but PM Modi is silent," Lamba said.
Referring to the BJP's Delhi Assembly poll candidate Ramesh Bidhuri's remark that he will make roads which will be like Congress leader "Priyanka Gandhi’s cheeks", Lamba said the comments prove how much respect his party has for women.
"Bidhuri's eyes are more on the cheeks of mothers, sisters and daughters than on the roads. Women protested against the lowly statement, after which he had to apologize. However, Bidhuri is continuously making objectionable statements," she said.
The BJP is silent over Bidhuri's statements and is promoting such language instead, the Mahila Congress chief claimed.
