Curriculum Vitae SYED LIYAQAT HUSSAIN MOINI Associate Professor Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh 202 002 (INDIA) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Father s Name : Syed Mushtaq Hussain Moini Date of Birth : 12 th September, 1947 Educational Qualifications : M.A., M. Phil., Ph.D. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Examination Board/Univ. Year %age Div. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Higher Sec. Rajasthan Board, 1964 45% II Ajmer B.A. Government College, 1968 56% II Ajmer, (Rajasthan University, Jaipur) M.A. (History) Government College, 1970 59.66 II Ajmer, (Rajasthan University, Jaipur) ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topic of M. Phil. Topic of Ph.D. : The City of Ajmer During the Later Part of Aurangzeb s Reign (1679-1707). Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, A.M.U., Aligarh (1978). : The City of Ajmer During the Eighteenth Century A Political, Administrative and Economic History. Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, A.M.U., Aligarh (1987). Teaching Experience : Total 33 years (1979-2012), Undergraduate: 30 yrs. Post-graduate: 22 yrs.
Book Published: The Chishti Shrine of Ajmer: Pirs, Practices and Pilgrims, Jaipur, 2004. Approved and accepted for Publication: The City of Ajmer Under The Mughals, 1556-1760 (Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh). List of Research Papers/Articles Published (English) 1. A Critical Analysis of Waqa-i Sarkar-i Ajmer va Ranthambhor, Indian Historiography Davahuti, (ed.), pp. 390-95, Delhi, 1980. 2. Position and Function of Bhumias in the Haveli of Ajmer During the Eighteenth Century, Indian History Congress, Goa, 1987. 3. Rituals and Customary Practices at the Dargah of Ajmer, Muslim Shrines of India, Prof. C.W. Troll, (ed.) Oxford University Press, pp. 60-75, Delhi, 1989 (Reprint) Delhi, 2004. 4. The Hindus and the Dargah of Ajmer, A.D. 1658-17, 37 An Overview, Art and Culture, A.J. Qaisar & S.P. Verma, (ed.) A felicitation volume in honour of Professor S. Nurul Hasan, pp. 155-63, Jaipur, 1993. 5. Hindus and the Dargah of Ajmer A.D. 1737-1857 - Endeavour and Interpretation, Art and Culture, vol. I, A.J. Qaisar & S.P. Verma, (ed.), pp. 203-24, Delhi, 1995. 6. The Dargah Documents of Ajmer Preserved in the Personal Collection, Rajasthan ke Thikanon evam Gharanon ki Puralekhiye Samagri, Dr. H.S. Bhatti, (ed.), pp. 120-39, Udaipur, 1996. 7. The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti A Special Rendezvous in Pre-Mughal Days, 1236-1556, Indian History Congress, Kolkata, 2000. 8. Position and Role of Khadim-i Khas in Pir-Murid Relations with Special Reference to Maulana Badruddin Ishaq Dehalvi, Sufis and Sufism Some Reflections, Neeru Misra, (ed.), pp.67-84, Delhi, 2004. 9. Akbar and Ajmer Shrine, Islam and the Modern Age, Zakir Husain Institute of Islamic Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, vol.xxxv, No.1, pp.121-36, Feb 2005. 10. An observation, The Dargah of Nizamuddin Auliya, Laxmi Dhaul, Delhi, 2006. 11. The Teaching of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in the Social Context Sufi Movements in Rajasthan Prof. S.M. Azizuddin (ed.), pp.39-48, Delhi, 2007. 12. Devotional Linkages of Punjab with the Chishti Shrine of Ajmer, Sufism in Punjab, Mystics, Literature and Shrines, Surindar Singh, Ishwar Dayal Gaur, (ed.) pp.374,401, New Delhi 2009.
List of Research Papers/Articles Published (Urdu) 1. Sultan-ul Hind Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, Al-Ansar (Urdu Weekly), Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Special Number, Pune, 1985. 2. Saadat-i-Gardezi Khuddam (Gaddinashinan) Hazrat Syedna Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti ke Mamulat-i-Azadari-i-Moharrram : Rah-i-Islam Quarterly Journal of Islamic and Muslim World Studies, Moharram Special Number on Hindustan me- Sunnat-i-Azadari-Moharram, Prof. M.H. Muzaffari (ed.), Vol. 203/204, pp.288-96, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, June 2007. 3. Hazrat Khwaja Gharib Nawaz R.A. Hayat-o-Afkar, Va Dargah Sharif: Ek Tarikhi-Tajziya, Ahl-i- Sunnat ki Awaz, Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Special Number, vol.v, pp.56-74, Marahra (UP), November 2008. Reprinted in Secular Qayadat, Daily Khwaja Gharib Nawaz Special No., Vol. III: No.1077, 11 June, 2010, pp.15-17. 4. Hazrat Ali Sarkhail-i-Salasil-i-Sufia va Chishti Silsilah Rah-i-Islam: Hazrat Ali Number, (ed.) Prof. Azizuddin Husain, pp.33-46, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, Oct 2008. Also reprinted in Rah-i-Islam, Special Number, on Irfan wa Tasawwuf Islami Dar Hind, Volume-II; No. 210-11, pp.62-68, Iran Culture House, New Delhi, March 2009. 5. Jadd-o-Jihad Azadi me Chand Sufi Manish Muslim Rahnumaon-ka Kirdar Qaumi Traqqi me Musalmanon ka Hissa by Dr. S.S. Khusro Husaini (etc., ed.), pp.21-38, December 2009, Gulbarga. 6. Firq-i Warana Ham Ahangi Aur Qaumi Yakjehti Me Gharib Nawaz ka Tarikh Saz Karnama va Kirdar Secular Qayadat Daily Qari M. Mazhari: (ed) Gharib Nawaz Special No. Vol. III No. 1077, 11 June, 2010, pp.15-17. Reprinted Op.Cit, vol. V, No. 1429, 31 May, 2011, pp.22-23. 7. Islami Tasawwuf Ek Jaiza Bar Saghir-i-Hind mein Salasil-i-Sufia ki amad Bilkhusus Chishti silsilah aur uske asrat Secular Qayadat, Vol.5, No.15234, 4 th September, 2011, pp.9-14. Lectures: 1. Delivered Lectures on Sufism IndianSub-Continent (South Asia) and the Dargah of Ajmer to the teachers and students from Bates College, Maine, USA at Ajmer, March 2005, and from School for Oriental & African Studies University of London, May 2007 at Ajmer. 2. Delivered Lecture on Sufis and Communal Harmony on Gandhi Jayanti, at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. Organized by the Jamia Cultural Committee in Collaboration with Sadhbhavna Mission, October 2, 2006, New Delhi. 3. Delivered Lectures on The Impact of Sufism, Dargah of Ajmer on Indian Society and People, at Refresher and Orientiation Courses, held between 2001-11 at A.M.U., Aligarh and M.D.S.U., Ajmer, 2001-11. 4. Delivered Lecture on The Contribution of Sadaat with special reference to Hakim Syed Kamaluddin Hussain at a Symposium organized by the Department of Shia Theology, AMU, Aligarh, 21 February, 2011. 5. Delivered Lecture on The Significance of Sama/Qawwalli in the Indian Subcontinent at International Cultural Festival and Folklore Symposium organized by Rays of Wisdom Society, Delhi, in Collaboration with I.C.C.R. and Habitat World Delhi, 12 May 2011.
6. Delivered Lecture on The Thought and Philosophy of Chishti Sufi of South Asia at Jashn-e- Gharib Nawaz organized by Universal Spiritual Awareness Association, and Secular Qayadat at New Delhi, 31 May 2011 and at Ajmer on 18 June, 2011. 7. Delivered Lectures on The Chishti Sufis and the Religions of Indian Subcontinent organized by Majma-i Jahan-i-Taqrib-i-Mazahib-i-Islam (The World Forum for Proximity of Islamic School of Thought) at Tehran, Mashhad, Qum, and Turbat-i-Ahmad Jam (Iran) 25 June - 2 July 2011. 8. Delivered lecture on Imam Raza of Mashhad and Tasawwuf at a symposium on Imam Raza and Tib, organized by Imam Raza Society New Delhi on 8 th October, 2011. 9. Delivered lecture on Composite Culture and Communal Harmony a Legacy of Sufism in Indian sub-continent at a Jashn-i-Gharib Nawaz Function organized by Universal Spiritual Awareness Association, and Secular Qayadat at, New Delhi on 24 th November, 2011. 10. Delivered lecture on Impact and the Teachings of Khwaja Gharib Nawaz on the People of Indian Sub-continent at an International Conference on Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti on the eve of 800 th Urs, Delhi, 18 th May, 2012. 11. Delivered lecture on Ethics and Politics in the Practical Behaviour of Imam Ali(a ) from the varied points of Imam Khameini(s) at the 23 rd Commemorational Ceremony of Imam Khameini(s) on 3 rd June, 2012 Tehran, Iran. Work in Progress: 1. Presently working on The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti Through the Ages (1236-1947) An administrative, socio-cultural and economic study of the affairs of the Shrine of Ajmer since Its inception, based on earlier and original documents. 2. An Archaeological Study of Pre-modern Monuments at Ajmer. Project funded by the Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, A.M.U., Aligarh. International Seminars and Conferences Attended: 1. International Seminar on Rajasthan in the New Millennium, Jaipur, December 2001. Presented a paper entitled, Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti A Sufi of the Millennium. 2. International Seminar on Culture, Economy and Social Changes in Medieval India, Aligarh, January 2002. Presented a paper on, Sufi Hamiduddin Nagori and His Khanvada Role in the Propagation of Chishti Silsilah. 3. International Seminar on Central Asia Land and Its People A.M.U., Aligarh, April 2003. Presented a paper on, Central Asian Connections of the Khwaja of Ajmer and His Shrine. 4. International Conference on Sufism, organized by Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature (FOSWAL), March 18-19, 2006 at Delhi. Presented paper on Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and His Shrine A Historical Perspective. 5. International Seminar on Sir Syed Ahmad Khan: Vision and Mission organized by the CAS, Department of History, A.M.U., Aligarh, Nov.5-7, 2006. Presented paper on The Dimensions of Tasawwuf in Sir Syed Ahmad Khan s Religious Thought. 6. International Seminar on Persian Literature Produced During the Sultanate period organized by Department of Persian A.M.U.,Aligarh, 27-29 March, 2007. Presented a paper on Early Chishti Malfuzat of Sultanate period A case study of Surur-us-Sudur and a few other rasail (epistles) of Sufi Hamiduddin Nagori and his descendants.
7. International Seminar on Imam Khomeini and Wahadatul Ummah Unity of Muslim Communities organized by Imam Khomaini Committee. Tehran (Iran) June, 2009 presented a paper on Sulh-i-Kul as Practiced by Early Chishti Sufis of Indian Sub-continent and advocated by Imam Khomeini in his Revolutionary thought and philosophy. 8. International Seminar on Hajj Symbol of Universal Unity organized by Iran Cultural House and Haj Committee of India, New Delhi 10-11 October, 2009. Presented a paper on The Haj and Khwajgan-i-Chisht an over view. 9. International Seminar on Mir Syed Ali Hamdani and the Relevance of the Sufi Teachings in 21 st Century organized by Poona College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Poona and Iran Culture House, Mumbai 9-10 March, 2010. Presented a paper on Chishti Sufi and Communal Harmony with Special Reference to Khawaja Moinuddin Chishti and his Dargah. 10. International Seminar on Universal Discourse: Just Peace & Darashukoh Award for Peace organized by Indo-Iran Society, New Delhi & Islamic World Peace Forum, Tehran 11-12 April, 2010 presented a paper on Peace Message of Islam as Advocated by the South Asian Chishti Sufi Saints. 11. International Seminar on the Religious Thought of Maulana Rumi and the Relevance of Spirituality and Wila in our Times. Organized by Department and Faculty of Shia Theology, A.M.U., Aligarh 29 th November 1 st December, 2010. Presented a paper on Malfuzat of Maulana Jalaluddin Rumi A Case Study of Fi-ma-Fiha. 12. International Seminar of Shaikh Ali Hajveri: His Life and Contributions. Organized by Faculty of Humanities and Language. Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi, 5-7 December, 2010. Presented a paper on Kashful Mehjub a Source on the Life and Teachings of the Holy Family (Ahl-i-Bait). 13. International Seminar on The Silk Route: Connecting Cultures beyond borders. Organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi and National Museum Institute, New Delhi on 31 st January 1 st February, 2011. Presented a paper on Some Early Prominent Sufi Centres on the Silk Route in with Special Reference to Khurasan Afghanistan. 14. 2 nd World Sufi Conference organized by World Islamic people leadership, Tripoli, Libya 13-15 February, 2011. Presented a paper on Contribution of Sufism in South Asia, Specially of Chishti order. 15. International Sufi Conference organized by Maiz Bhandhari Academy Chittagong, Bangladesh 1-2 March, 2011.Presented a paper on Salient Features of Chishti Silsilah and its Impact on Bengal. 16. International Conference on Indo Iran Cultural Relations, organized by Pune College and Iran Culture House, Mumbai, 3-5 March, 2011. Presented a paper on Iranian linkage of Ajmer City and Shrines. 17. International Conference on Peaceful Co-existence on Islam and Indian Religions, organized by Al-Mustafa International University of Iran at Delhi 6-7 March, 2011 and contributed a paper on Role of the Early Prominent Sufi Chishti Saints, their Dargahs in highlighting the Moral and Ethical Values of Islam in Indian Sub-Continent. 18. International Conference on Sufism organized by Foundation of Saarc Writers and Literature (Foswal) at Bhopal on 18-20 November, 2011. Presented a paper on Islamic message of Sulh-i Kul, as exhibited by Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and Khuddam of his shrine. 19. International Seminar on Hzt. Makhdoom-i Jahan Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri organized by Khanqah-i Muazzam, at Bihar Shariff (Nalanda) on 22-24 November, 2011. Presented a paper on Chishti Firdausi salasil: Ham Rangi, Ham Jehti, Ham Ahangi.
20. International Seminar on Demystifying Sufi Symbolism organized by Centre for Comparative Study of Indian Languages and Culture and Institute of Persian Research, AMU, Aligarh, 7-9 February, 2012. Presented a paper on Allegory and Symbols in a few Persian poetry and Local Dialect (Manqibat) sung at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. 21. 3 rd International Seminar on Peaceful Coexistence with focus on Mysticism and Spirituality in Islam and Indian Religions organized by Al-Mustafa International University (Tehran) Delhi, 11-12 March, 2012. Presented a paper on Role of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, his Shrine and Khuddam in Unification and Peaceful Coexistence of the People of the Indian Sub-continent. 22. International Seminar on Haj: organized jointly by Iran Culture House and Haj Committee Delhi, 25-26 August, Delhi. Presented a paper on Haj Pilgrimage Rituals and Sufis (Chishtis) and their shrines. National Seminars and Conferences Attended: 1. Seminar organized by Baba Farid Memorial Society of Punjab held at Ajmer, April 1975. Presented a paper on Maulana Badruddin Ishaq the Khadim-i Khas of Baba Farid (Published). 2. 36 th Session of Indian History Congress, Aligarh, 1975. 3. 2 nd Session of Indian History and Culture Society, Delhi, 1979. Presented a paper on Waqai Sarkar-i Ajmer, (Published). 4. 42 nd Session of Indian History Congress, Bodh Gaya, 1981. Presented a paper on A Critical Analysis of Akbar s Relations with the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. (Published) 5. 46 th Session of Indian History Congress, Goa, 1987. Presented a paper on Position and Function of Bhumias in the Haveli of Ajmer During Eighteenth Century. 6. National Seminar on Akbar and His Age, Aligarh, 1992. Presented a paper on Akbar and the Ajmer Shrine. (Published) 7. Seminar on the Composite Culture of Rajasthan (Secular Trends). Organized by Institute of Rajasthan Studies, Jaipur and R.A. Poddar Institute of Management, Jaipur, 1994. Presented a paper on The Khadim Community of the Dargah of Khwaja Sahib Through The Ages. (Published) 8. Seminar on Fairs, Festivals, Rituals, Traditions and Transformation in Rajasthan. Organized by the Institute of Rajasthan Studies, Jaipur, 1995. Presented a paper on the Urs Fair of Ajmer Its Secular Trends, Liberal Traditions and Rituals. 9. National Seminar on Persian Literature Under Shahjahan, organized by the Persian Department, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1996. Presented a paper on Persian Documents of Shahjahan s Reign Related to the Dargah of Ajmer. 10. National Seminar on the Role of Rajasthan in the Indian Freedom Struggle, Jodhpur, August 1998. Presented a paper on Maulana Moinuddin Ajmeri (1881-1940) A Religious Scholar (alim), Freedom Fighter, Nationalist and his Fatwa Against British Government. 11. Diamond Jubilee (60 th Session) of Indian History Congress, Calicut, 1999. Presented a paper on Position and Role of Khadim-i Khas in Pir-murid Relations with Special Reference to Maulana Badruddin Ishaq Dehalvi (Published).
12. 61 st Session of Indian History Congress, Kolkata, 2000. Presented paper on The Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti A Spiritual Rendezvous in Pre-Maughal Days, 1236-1556. (Published) 13. Seminar on Irfan-va-Tasawwuf -i Islami dar Hind, Iran Culture House, Delhi, Dec 2003. Presented a paper on, Hazrat Ali Sarkhail-i Sufia. (Published). 14. National Seminar on Sufi Movements in Rajasthan During Medieval Period, at Udaipur, February 2005. Presented a paper on The Teachings of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti in the Social Context. (Published) 15. National Seminar on The Role of Sufism in the Making of Medieval Punjab, held on 13-14 Dec. 2005 at Chandigarh. Presented a paper entitled, The Chishti Silsilah in Punjab During the 18 th 19 th Centuries - An Overview (Published). 16. National Seminar on Tradition of Azadari of Moharram in India organized by Iran Culture House, New Delhi, Nov. 15-16, 2006. Presented a paper on Azadari (Mourning) of Moharram amongst Sadat-i Gardezi Khuddam of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti. (Published) 17. National Seminar on Perception of Rajasthan in Persian Literature organized by Maru Bhoomi Shodh Sansthan, Shri Dungargarh, Bikaner, 30 Nov., 1-2 Dec., 2006 Presented a paper on Some Rare Documents of Rathor Chieftains of Jodhpur with Regard to the Dargah of Ajmer. 18. National Seminar on Aqeedat-Ke Rang, Expression of Devotion in Islam, organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi, 21-23 March, 2007. Presented a paper on Some Reflections of Aqidat- (Devotional acts of respect) by Hindus to Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and his Shrine, 19. National Seminar on the Eve of Mega Event Golden Jubilee Celebration of Khaja Educational Society Gulbarga 10-11 February, 2008. As a Resource Person presented a paper on the Role of Some Prominent Sufi Leaders in Pre and Post Independent India. (Published) 20. National Seminar on Hind Islami Tehzib Ke Rang Sub-ke-Sang organized by Indira Gandhi National Centre for Arts, New Delhi 1-4 April, 2008. Presented a paper on the The Observance of the Devotional acts (Aqidat Ke Rang) by the Ruling elite at the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer. 21. National Seminar on Reference of Indian Ethos in Malfuz Literature organized by Persian Department, A.M.U., Aligarh13-15 April, 2008. Presented a paper on Authenticity of the Early Chishti Malfuzat of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti, his preceptor, (pir) and successors (Khalifas). 22. National Seminar on 1857 Perspectives, organized by Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh 22-24 November, 2008. Presented a paper on Sufi Warriors and Martyrs of 1857. 22. National Seminar on Composite Culture and Amir Khusro at Calicut University, Calicut 9-10 February, 2010. Presented a paper on Amir Khusro A Great Sufi Disciple (murid) and Shaikh Nizamuddin Auliya. 23. National Seminar on Composite Culture: Reflections in Literature, Art and Architecture of Medieval India, AMU, Aligarh 6-8 April, 2010. Presented a paper on Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti: His Shrine and Custodians. Role and Contribution in the Development of Composite Culture. 24. National Seminar on Sources of Medieval India: Chronicles, Literature, Architecture, Paintings Epigraphs and Coins organized by CAS, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh 12-14 March,
2011. Presented a paper Madad-i-Maash Land Grant Documents of Dargah Ajmer An Important Source of Medieval Indian History. 25. 59 th session of Indian Historical Record Committee in collaboration with CAS, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh, 3-4 November, 2011. Presented a paper on Rare Historical Documents (records) on the Dargah of Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti of Ajmer 17-18 Centuries. 26. National Seminar on Nahjul Balagha and Human rights, Department of Shia Theology, AMU, Aligarh, 21-23 December, 2011. Presented a paper on Imamul Auliya Hazrat Ali ke Aarifina Malfuzat, Hakimana Kalmat, Nasihana-Farmudat Nehjul Balagha ki Roshnee me. Ph.D. Supervision: 1. Awarded 04 2. Submitted 01 3. Working 01 Scholarships and Awards 1. Vijay-Ratna 2005, awarded by India International Friendship Society, New Delhi, 2005 2. National Loan Scholarship, 1968-70. 3. Junior Research Fellowship, 1972-76. Honours and Positions Held: Vice-President : Bazm-i Adab, Government College, Ajmer, 1967-68. Hony. Secretary : History Society, Government College, Ajmer, 1969-70. Vice-President : Anjuman-i Faizan-i Mustafa, A.M.U., Aligarh, 1989-93. Member, Executive : Rajasthan Educational & Scientific Society, Jaipur, 1990 Patron : Muslim Students Organization of India, Aligarh, 1993 till date Hony. Secretary : Anjuman-i Faizan-i Mustafa, 1993-96. President : A.M.U. Old Boys Association, Ajmer, 1992. Member Convenor : The Indian History Congress : National Seminar on 1857-Perspective organized by Centre of Advanced Study, Department of History, AMU, Aligarh 22-24 November, 2008. Permanent Address: Gaddi Nashin Khwaja Sahib Angarah Shah, Dargah Sharif Ajmer 305 001 INDIA Mob: 09413692710 Ph. (0145) - 2420732, 2426029 (Syed Liyaqat Hussain Moini) KHANQAH 4/13-19-A, New Sir Syed Nagar, Civil Lines, Aligarh 202 002 (INDIA) Mob: 09456033571, 9897160516 Tel: (0571) 2405505