MPhil Islamic Studies

Duration
Classes Schedule
Faculty

2 Years

Weekend-Based | Saturday & Sunday

Faculty of Social Sciences

Program Overview

The MPhil Islamic Studies is an advanced postgraduate program designed to integrate the rich heritage of classical Islamic sciences—including the Qur’an, Hadith, and Fiqh—with contemporary disciplines such as sociology, philosophy, and emerging technologies. The program equips students with advanced research capabilities, critical thinking, and analytical skills to address contemporary intellectual, ethical, and social challenges from an authentic Islamic perspective. Through rigorous coursework and research, students develop the expertise to bridge traditional Islamic scholarship with modern academic and societal needs. The program places a strong emphasis on Islamic Thought and Contemporary Challenges, preparing graduates to critically engage with global issues and provide scholarly, evidence-based solutions grounded in Islamic principles. Graduates are equipped to become researchers, educators, scholars, and academic leaders capable of contributing meaningfully to the advancement of Islamic scholarship and society.

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Key Features

HEC-Recognized Program: Fully aligned with the Higher Education Commission (HEC) policies and postgraduate quality standards.

Research-Based Thesis: Complete a 6-credit-hour research thesis within your specialization, emphasizing original, high-quality, and publication-oriented research.

Advanced Research Environment: Benefit from access to modern digital libraries, research resources, and an academically stimulating research environment.

Interactive Learning Approach: Experience a dynamic blend of lectures, seminars, group discussions, presentations, and academic workshops that promote critical thinking and scholarly engagement.

Why This Program?

Research Excellence

Develop expertise in modern research software (Zotero, EndNote) and classical manuscript editing (Tahqiq).

Advanced Digital Tools

Gain proficiency in Maktaba Shamila and leading online Islamic databases for academic research.

Global Perspective

Study Islamic thought through comparative approaches aligned with international academic standards.

Interdisciplinary Approach

Apply Islamic principles to contemporary economic, legal, scientific, and social issues.

Program Aims & Objectives

  • To promote high-quality research within the field of Islamic Studies. 
  • To cultivate academic integrity, ethical scholarship, and professional accountability.

Jurisprudence

To provide rigorous Islamic jurisprudential analysis of contemporary issues such as bioethics, economics, and human rights.

Analysis

To develop the ability to critically analyze and evaluate Orientalist discourses and contemporary Western representations of Islam.

Thought

To prepare experts who can effectively navigate the complexities of islamic thought and contemporary challenges.

Distribution of Courses:

Following are the distribution of total credit hours:

  • Categories

  • Credit Hrs.

  • No. of Courses

  • Core Courses

  • 15

  • 5

  •  Elective Courses

  • 9

  • 3

  • Mphil Thesis

  • 6

  • Holy Quran

  • 2

  • 2

  • Frequently Asked Questions

    • Min 16 years of Education.
    • Min 2.0 CGPA or 45% Marks in Annual System.
    • 50% Passing Score in GAT (Gen) Conducted by the HEC or Mukabbir University

    Applicants having BS / MS in Islamic Studies, Shahadat-ul-Alamiyah (equivalent to 16 years of education), or any other equivalent degree in a related discipline are eligible to apply.