MM (Assam) MA (Gauhati) PhD (EFLU, Hyderabad) MPhil (EFLU, Hyderabad), PGDTA (CIEFL, Hyderabad)
Modern Arabic Literature
Department of Arabic
Gauhati University, Guwahati, 781014
Email: kalam[at]gauhati[dot]ac[dot]in
I have been teaching the following areas:
1. Assistant professor in Arabic, Cotton College State University, Assam: 2013 to 2015 .
2. Assistant professor in Arabic, Gauhati University, Assam: 16th July 2015 onward.
A. BOOK :
1. “Contribution of Fatima Yusuf Al Ali in Enrichment of short story in the State of Kuwait”. Published by INDIALOGUE FOUNDATION, TURKEY, Hyderabad, India, August – 2013, ISBN -978-81-926971-8-5 , Page – 155
B. CHAPTER:
2. "Islam and Terrorism in the light of Holy Quran" Published in the Edited Book "REFLECTION", by UGC- Human Resource Development Centre, Gauhati University, OP - 118. Guwahati, India, January, 2019. ISBN: 978-93-88593-16-8
C. Research paper Published in Journal:
3. “Islamic Architecture in India” Published in the International Multidisciplinary / Multilingual Bi-Monthly Online Referred Research Journal : “www. researchaccess.in“ India, Volume – II, Issue – III, Nov/Dec 2013, ISSN – 2319-3360. pp . 8 - 13
4. “Philosophical and Literary Wisdom of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi” Published in the International Multidisciplinary / Multilingual Bi-Monthly Online Referred Research Journal : “www. researchtoday.in“ India, Volume – II, Issue – IV, Nov/Dec 2013, ISSN – 2278 – 7585. pp . 9 - 12
5. “Fatima Yusuf Ali’s Literary Personality & Her Short Story Book “Wajhuha Watan” A Comprehensive Analytical Study”, Published in the International Multidisciplinary / Multilingual Bi-Monthly Online Referred Research Journal: “www. researchvistas.com“ India, Volume – II, Issue –V I, Nov/Dec 2013, ISSN – 2277 – 310X. pp. 1 - 5
6. “Life of Omer Khayyam and his Philosophical Works and Thoughts”. Published in the International Multidisciplinary / Multilingual Bi-Monthly Online Referred Research Journal : “www. researchvistas. com” India, Volume – III, Issue – III, May-June, 2014, ISSN – 2277 – 310X. pp. 28 - 34
7. “Analytical Study of Fatima Yusuf Al -Ali’s Short Story Collection i.e. Wazhuha Watan”. Published in the Quarterly Magazine:” Al Hira, Arabic & Urdu, Fortnightly”. Special Issue on Contribution of Indian Scholars to Kuwait’s Arabic Literature: 2009. Hyderabad, India, Volume – 5, Issue – 79, April, May, Jun- 2009, pp. 6-8
8. “Growth and Development of Short Story in the State of Kuwait” Published in the Monthly Magazine: AL-BASS-EL-ISLAMIA”. Lucknow, India, Volume – 58, Issue – 7, February-2013, pp. 71-81
9. “Quran Sharif and Hadith Sharif Translated into Indian Languages” Published in the Monthly Magazine: “AL THADAMUN ARABIC MAGAZINE”. Kerala, India, Volume – 22, Issue – 1, July – August- 2013, pp. 29 – 32
10. “ Badiuz Zaman Said Nursi : His precious life and his eternal teaching” Published in the Monthly Magazine: “AL THADAMUN ARABIC MAGAZINE”. Kerala, India, Volume – I, Issue – I, September – October - 2014, pp. 27 - 30
11. “The Theme of Mysticism and its Impact to Arabic Poetry” Published in the Peer – Reviewed Indexed Bi – monthly Bi – lingual Research Journal “ International Journal of Humanities & Social Science Studies” Scholar Publications, Karimganj, Assam, India, Volume – II, Issue – I, July 2015, ISSN – 2349 – 6711 (print), 2349 - 6959 (online), Impact Factor: 0.168 (GIF), 0.217 (ISRA), 3.24 (InfoBase Index). pp. 182 – 186.
12. “Feminism in the Novels of Yusuf Idris” Published in the Biennial Journal “PRABHAN” : Women’ Studies Research Cell, Rangia College, Assam, India, Volume – V, January- 2017, ISSN – 2278:5590, pp. 108 – 111.
13. “Usage of Arabic words in Assamese Language: A Historical Survey” Published in the Journal “Prajñă”: Annual Journal of Gauhati University Teachers’ Association, Gauhati University, Assam, India, Volume – XXVII, April- 2018, ISS No – 0976-9072, pp. 91 –99.
D. Seminar Proceeding:
14. Rumi’s Message of Universal Harmony: A Collection of Seminar Papers & Articles Published in Proceedings of three day International Seminar on Cultural Exchanges between India, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Central Asia, Edited by Prof. Rekibuddin Ahmed, Dept. of Persian , Gauhati University. Assam, India, February, 2016, ISBN: 81-7547-019-4
15. Concept of Moral Value and it’s Teaching in the Holy Quran: A Collection of Seminar Papers & Articles Published in Proceedings on Ethics and Moral Values in Arabic Literature, Edited by Dr. Syed Abdullah, Rangia College, Assam, India, January, 2017, ISBN: 978-93-81563-62-5
16. Feminism and its Challenges Faced byWomen: A Collection of Seminar Papers & Articles Published in Proceedings on Rights of Women in Islam, Edited by Dr. Azizul Hoque, Rupahi College, Assam, India, November/ 2017, ISBN: 978-93-84679-94-1
17. Historical Review of Indo-Arab Relations: A Collection of Seminar Papers & Articles Published in Proceedings on INDO-ARAB RELATIONS past, present and beyond, Edited by Dr. Syed Abdullah, Rangia College, Assam, India, May, 2018, ISBN: 978-93-81563-60-4
Paper Presented in National and International Seminar :
1. “Said Nursi: His precious life and his eternal teaching”, Paper presented at the International Seminar on: “Bediuzzaman said Nursi: A Messenger of Peace and Harmony”. Istanbul Foundation for science and culture & All India Arabic Teachers Association, Department of Arabic, Osmania University. Hyderabad, India February-2013.
2. “Philosophical Wisdom of Mawlana Jalaludin Rumi”, Paper presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: Ethics in Persian Poetry with special Reference to the Mathnavi of Jalaluddin Rumi”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University, Sponsored by: NCPUL, UGC. Guwahati, India February-2013.
3. “Quran Sharif and Hadith Sharif Translated into Indian Languages” Paper Presented at the International Seminar on:”Works Translated from Indian Languages and Culture into Arabic and Vice Versa”. School of Arab Studies, The English and Foreign Languages University, Sponsored by: UGC SAP DRS I. Hyderabad, India March- 2013.
4. “Personality of As- Shaikh Syed Ibrahim Ar Razwi and his role in enrichment of Sufi Poetry in Indian Arabic Literature”, Paper Presented at the National Seminar on: The Contribution of prominent Arabic Teachers of the Department of Arabic, Osmania University to the Promotion of Arabic Literature” Department of Arabic, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India August & September- 2013.
5. “Mysticism in Arabic Poetry” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Mysticism in Arabic Poetry”. Department of Arabic, Gauhati University, Sponsored by: NCPU, UGC. Guwahati, India February -2014.
6. “The Philosophical Works and Thoughts of Omer Khayyam” Paper Presented at the Three Day National Seminar on: “Philosophical Wisdom Omer Khayam & its impact on Eastern & Western Philosophical Circles”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University, Sponsored by: ICPR , UGC. Guwahati, India March -2014.
7. “Analytical Study of Fatima Yusuf Al-Ali’s Short Story Collection i.e. Wazhuha Watan”. Paper presented at the festival of Ideas ’09. Student Council, The English and Foreign Languages University. Hyderabad, India April-2009.
8. “Madrassas of Hyderabad in Enrichment of Arabic Language” Paper Presented at the One Day National Seminar on: “Contribution of South India to Arabic Language and Literature”. Samdani Educational Society, Hyderabad, Sponsored by: NCPUL. Hyderabad, India March -2015
9. “Indo-Arab Relations” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Ethical & Moral Values of Arabic Literature to Promote Cultural Relations Between India & Arab World”. Department of Arabic, Gauhati University, Sponsored by: NCPUL, UGC. Guwahati, India February -2015.
10. “Rumi’s Message of Universal Harmony” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Cultural Exchange Between India, Iran, Turkey, Afghanistan and Central Asia: Contribution of Scholars, Sufis and Poets”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University in collaboration with the Dept. Of Islamic Studies, Cotton College, Guwahati, Sponsored by: MAKAIAS, UGC, NCPUL, ICHR, OIL, ICH. Guwahati, India February -2016.
11. “Impact of Arabic Words in Assamese Language” Paper Presented at the Two Day National Seminar on: “Arabic Writings in India with special Reference to North East India”. Department of Arabic, Assam University, Sponsored by: NCPUL, MARD, Govt. Of India. Silchar, India March -2016.
12. “Indo-Arab Cultural and Historical Relations” Paper Presented at the One Day State Level Seminar on: “Indo-Arab Relations: Its’ Impact on Language, Literature, Philosophy & Culture”. Department of Arabic, Rangia College, Sponsored by: NCPUL, New Delhi. Rangia, India March -2016.
13. “Concept of moral value and its’ teaching in the Holy Quran” Paper Presented at the Two Day National Seminar on: “Ethics and moral values in Arabic Literature”. Department of Arabic, Rangia College, Sponsored by: NCPUL, Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India, New Delhi. Rangia, India January -2017.
14. “Impact of Islamic Culture and Tradition in the writings of Maulana Abul Kalam Azad” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Persian & Sanskrit as shared Heritage and Cross Cultural & Historical Connection between India, Iran & Central Asia”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University in association with the Dept. Of Arabic & Persian, Cotton College, Guwahati, Sponsored by: ICHR, NCPUL, ICCR. Guwahati, India February -2017.
15. “Islam and Current Global Problems like Terror and Violence in the light of Risal – i - Nur” Paper Presented at the Two Day International Seminar on: “The Role of Positive Action in Building a better World: The Perspective of the Risala – i - Nur”. Jointly organized by Department of Arabic, Gauhati University and Istanbul Foundation for Science and Culture, Turkey, India February -2017.
16. “Feminism and its Challenges Faced by Women” Paper Presented at the Two Day National Seminar on: “Right of Women in Islam”. Department of Arabic, Rupahi College, Sponsored by: UGC, Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India, New Delhi. Rupahi, India October -2017.
17. “Historical Review of Indo-Arab Relations” Paper Presented at the Two Day National Seminar on: “Indo-Arab Relation: Past, Present and Beyond”. Department of Arabic, Rangia College, Sponsored by: NCPUL, Ministry of HRD, Govt. Of India, New Delhi. Rangia, India January -2018.
18. “The Relation of India With Arab and Iran in the perspective of Language and Culture” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Dialogue Between Cultures& Exchange of Knowledge and Cultural Ideas Between India, Iran, Turkey and Central Asia with Special Reference to the Sasanian &Gupta Dynesty”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Sponsored by: ICHR, NCPUL, ICSSR. Guwahati, India February -2018.
19. “Impact of Arabic and Persian words on the Assamese Language and Literature” Paper Presented at the Three Day International Seminar on: “Indo-Iranian Thought: A cross Cultural Heritage of India, Iran & Central Asia”. Department of Persian, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Sponsored by: MAKAIAS, NCPUL, New Delhi. Guwahati, India February - 2019.
20. “Indo-Arab Literary and Cultural intereferes: A study” Paper Presented at the Two Day International Seminar on: “Legacy of Indo-Arabic Literature for promoting India-Arab Cultural Relations”. Department of Arabic in association with Deptt. of Persian, Gauhati University, Guwahati, Sponsored by: NCPUL, New Delhi. Guwahati, India March - 2019.
21. “Rights of Women in the light of Holy Quran” Paper Presented at the One Day International Seminar on: “Women and Arabic Literature”. Department of Arabic, University of Gour Banga, West Bengal, Malda, India April -2019.
1. 1. External Member of Departmental Research Committee of the Department of Arabic, Cotton University, Assam, from 27th October 2017.
2. 2. External Member of the Board of Post Graduate Studies in Arabic, Assam University, Silchar, Assam, from 26th December 2017.
1. Ashaduz Zaman (Research Theme : Image of women in the novels of Naguib Mahfouz)
2. Amir Hussain (Research Theme : Socio-Political aspects in the writings of Syed Abul Hasan Ali An-Nadwi: A Study)
DR. ABUL KALAM CHOUDHURY
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
DEPT. OF ARABIC
GAUHATI UNIERSITY
GUWAHATI, ASSAM
PIN - 781014
Email: kalam03@gmail.com / kalam@gauhati.ac.in
Contact No - +918011886087 / +919101138362