Department of Islamiyat

Contact No: Phone:+92-91-9221036 Fax: +92-91-9221037
Email: islamiyat@uop.edu.pk

Vision:

Sharing towards making of a knowledgeable, tolerant, prosperous and refined society united under the banner of Quran and Sunnah.

Mission:

  • Upgrading the Department of Islamiyat to the Faculty of Islamic Studies.
  • Initiation of Quran Cell for spreading the real message of Quran.
  • Initiation of Da‘wah cell for providing training/ refresher courses to the  teachers of Islamic studies at all levels as well as teachers of Madaris in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.
  • Initiation of Ifta cell/committee.  
  • Further strengthening of research at M.Phil. and Ph.D. levels addressing the contemporary issues.

Objectives:

  • The overall objective of the Department of Islamiyat is to provide quality education in Islamic Studies, to enhance proficiency in research methods and to enable students to apply this knowledge and skills for betterment of the society. The Department also expects its graduates to play key role in bridging the gaps between Mawlawi and Mister and enhance harmony in the country.
  • Inculcating in students strong Muslim identity, fostering brotherhood, and strengthening moral character.
  • Integrating Islamic Revealed knowledge and Human Sciences in a positive manner.
  • To produce better quality intellectuals and scholars by integrating the qualities of   faith (Iman), knowledge (‘ilm) and good character(akhlaq) to serve as agents of comprehensive and balanced progress as well as sustainable development in Pakistan and in the Muslim World.
  • Arranging conferences/seminars for the improvement of academics to equip the students with highly professional skills for their career both at National and International levels.
  • Major focus on proper recitation and understanding of Al-Qur’an and true interpretation of the sayings of the Prophet Muhammad (SAW).
  • Arranging short courses for ‘ulama and teachers of Islamic Studies.
  • Establishing and promoting Islamic education and presenting synthesis of traditional and contemporary Islamic thoughts through proper classes, seminars and issuing verdicts about religious quarries under Ifta Committee/ Cell.