The Department of Islamic Studies has been running since 2004 under the kind supervision of Prof. Mrs. Qudsia Khakwani (Head of department). BS (Islamic Studies) has been started from September 2010 in former Govt. Post Graduate College for Women Multan (Affiliated with Bahauddin Zakariya University Multan). The Government shall, by notification, reconstitute the Govt. Post Graduate College for Women Multan as The Women University Multan under the Act 2012(V of 2013). The department of Islamic Studies is as Islamic Studies & Comparative Religions since 2013. The department holds its distinction being versatile in day to day life of each human being as a Muslim. Since the inauguration of BS (4- Years) program in the discipline of Islamic Studies, it has established, it worth among the applications. A good merit policy is maintained with a dedicated faculty to teach the HEC recognized syllabi
Institute of Islamic Studies aims to be recognized as the Islamic world knowledge hub that delivers and caters world class research, teaching and learning environment by developing, expanding and enhancing research programs led by exemplary faculty for competent and efficient students. It intends to enable students to serve as faithful representatives of a practiced Islam that is, according to the pattern of God’s Messenger and his Companions, gracious and patient with religious diversity; an Islam based on sound knowledge that the students have acquired for themselves and which they carry back into their communities; an Islam practiced as a commitment to respect, care for and serve others; an Islam secured not by attachment to communal identity but by attachment to God. To develop and support harmony between different religions and sects of society and to relate to others with tolerance, respect and consideration, whatever their beliefs and attitudes may be.
The BS; M.A.; M. Phil & Ph.D. Programs in Islamic Studies are designed primarily for students desiring to prepare for an Academic Career. It may, however, be found useful for students seeking a general Education and whose career will be aided by a knowledge of the people, languages, and institutions. Such a career might be centered on teaching, research, business, journalism, librarianship, government service, etc. Most individuals who complete such a degree program in Islamic Studies continue on to a related above-mentioned degree program. However, there are career options available for graduates, such as:
• F.A. / F. Sc. or equivalent (Islamic Studies/ Arabic have an elective subject in F.A/ F.Sc.) 20 Marks.
• Qaria (Certificate of Qiraat from recognized Madaris) 05 Marks
• Hifz-e-Quran [(Certificate of Hifz-e-Quran from Boards/Wafaq`s) Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Arbia, Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Salfia, Tanzeen-ul-MadarisAhl-e-Sunnat, Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia, Rabita Madaris-ul-Islamia) 20 Marks
• Social Sciences (Political Science, Economics, Psychology Education, History, Sociology etc.) combination of subjects having in F.A or equivalent: 05Marks.
• Maximum age limit is 24 years to be eligible for admission in BS (4 Years). 02 Marks will be deducted from academic marks for each late session to a maximum of two sessions.
50 (Open Merit 45, Reserved 05)
08
135
Only female candidates having fourteen years of education (B.A. / B.Sc. or equivalent) from HEC recognized Universities/ Institutions in concerned subject or equivalent can have admission. Detailed criteria about admission will be advertised in newspapers/ display on university website and with admission policy.
Hifz-e-Quran[(Certificate of Hifz-e-Quran from Boards/Wafaq`s) Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Arbia, Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Salfia, Tanzeen-ul-MadarisAhl-e-Sunnat, Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia, RabitaMadaris-ul-Islamia) 20 Marks
Maximum age limit is 26 years to be eligible for admission in M.A. (2 Years). 02 Marks will be deducted from academic marks for each late session to a maximum of two sessions.
50 (Open Merit 45, Reserved 05)
04
72
Only female candidate having sixteen years of education (M.A/ M.Sc. or Equivalent from HEC recognized universities/ institutions in concerned subject / Shahadat-ul-Almiyah Certificate from Boards:Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Arbia, Wafaq-ul-Madaris ul Salfia, Tanzeen-ul-MadarisAhl-e-Sunnat, Wafaq-ul-Madaris Shia, RabitaMadaris-ul-Islamia verified certificate with Equivalence certificate from HEC). Detailed criteria about admission will be advertised in newspapers/ display on university website and with admission policy.
25 (Open Merit)
04
30
Only female candidates having eighteen years of education (MS/ M. Phil Islamic Studies) from HEC recognized Universities/ Institutions in concerned subject. Detailed criteria about admission will be advertised in newspapers/ display on university website and with admission policy.
08 (Open Merit 08, Reserved 0)
08
18