Jamia Hamdard Hosts Discussion on Prof Iqbal Hasnain's Book 'Fault Lines in the Faith'

NEW DELHI: Jamia Hamdard held an engaging discussion on 21 October 2024, focusing on Prof. Iqbal S. Hasnain 's (Padma Shri) book Fault Lines in the Faith : How Events of 1979 Shaped the Islamic World. The event, hosted at the School of Chemical and Life Sciences, started with a recitation from the Holy Quran by Janab A. M. Farooqui, Imam of Rabea Mosque.

Scholarly Perspectives on 'Fault Lines'

Prof. Hasnain offered an in-depth analysis of his book, touching on its themes and implications. Prof. Syeedun Nisa, Director of the Hamdard Institute of International Studies, welcomed guests, while the keynote address by Prof. S. M. Azizuddin Hussain provided a historical perspective on the book’s topics. Prof. (Dr.) M. Afshar Alam, Vice Chancellor of Jamia Hamdard, presided over the session, emphasising the importance of such intellectual discussions.

Concluding Remarks and Academic Participation
The event concluded with a vote of thanks by Dr. Asif Nawaz, marking the active involvement of deans, heads, and students. This discussion reaffirmed Jamia Hamdard’s commitment to fostering academic dialogue on critical issues of faith and society.