Akhtarul Wasey: Aligarh’s Scholar Who Gave Islamic Studies a Modern Voice!!!

 

UPPER KOT  ALIGARH  KA  LARHKA : MODERN VOICE of ISLAMIC STUDIES BANKAR DILON MEIN CHHA GAYA 

Akhtarul Wasey: Aligarh’s Scholar Who Gave Islamic Studies a Modern Voice!!! Professor Akhtarul Wasey (born 1951 in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh) is one of India’s most respected voices in Islamic studies, minority rights, and interfaith dialogue. A proud alumnus of Aligarh Muslim University, he earned multiple degrees there—B.A. (1971), B.Th. (1975), M.Th. (1976), and M.A. (1977)—before expanding his horizons with a Diploma in Turkish Language from Istanbul University (1983).

Career Highlights:

- Served for over three decades at Jamia Millia Islamia, eventually becoming Professor Emeritus of Islamic Studies.

- Appointed National Commissioner for Linguistic Minorities, a constitutional role advocating for India’s diverse voices.

- Currently President (Vice Chancellor) of Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur, guiding its academic and cultural mission.

- Authored and edited over 37 books on Islam, mysticism, and contemporary Muslim issues.

- Honored with the Padma Shri (2013) and Fulbright Fellowship (2008), reflecting national and international recognition.

Wasey’s journey from AMU’s historic campus to national leadership reflects a life devoted to scholarship, inclusion, and cultural dialogue. His work continues to shape how Islam is taught, understood, and practiced in modern India.

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