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'''Moinuddin Aqeel''' ([[Urdu]]: '''معین الدین عقیل''') (born 25 June 1946) is a Pakistani author, critic, and scholar of [[Urdu literature]].<ref>[http://www.governorsindh.gov.pk/pressrelease/news.asp?id=352 Press release]</ref><ref>[http://www.dawn.com/cgi-bin/today.cgi?file=fea.htm Dawn newspaper articles] {{dead link|date=February 2023}}</ref><ref>[http://www.dawn.com/2006/09/05/local17.htm The story of destruction caused by the bomb] ''Dawn''. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 6 February 2023</ref><ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=22700 The News International]</ref><ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C09%5C05%5Cstory_5-9-2006_pg12_3 Daily Times]</ref><ref>[http://www.nairang.org Nairang Foundation]</ref><ref>[http://www.hec.gov.pk/temp/press%20release/HEC%20to%20Finalize%20Urdu%20Curriculum%20%20(19%20January,%202003).htm Press release] {{dead link|date=February 2023}}</ref>
'''Moinuddin Aqeel''' ([[Urdu]]: '''معین الدین عقیل''') (born 25 June 1946) is a Pakistani author, critic, and scholar of [[Urdu literature]]. He served as a professor and chair of the Urdu department at the [[University of Karachi]]. Aqeel was also the Director of the Bureau of Composition, Compilation and Translation at the same university. Additionally, he has taught Urdu at the [[Tokyo University of Foreign Studies]], in Japan, the University of Oriental Studies, in [[Naples]], Italy, and has lectured about Pakistan's culture and history at the ''Daito Bunka University'', [[Saitama Prefecture|Saitama]], Japan. Currently, he is [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the Faculty of Languages and Literature and has served as chairman of the department of Urdu at the [[International Islamic University, Islamabad]].<ref>[http://www.iiu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/faculties/fll/dean_cv.pdf CV. Moinuddin Aqeel]</ref>


==Early Life and Education==
==Early Life and Education==
Aqeel was born in India and after the partition, came to Pakistan. He obtained his M.A. in 1969, PhD on ''The Role of Urdu in the Freedom Movement'' in 1975, and DLitt in 2003, all from the [[University of Karachi]].
Aqeel was born in India in 1946 and after the partition, came to Pakistan. He obtained his M.A. in 1969, PhD on ''The Role of Urdu in the Freedom Movement'' in 1975, and DLitt in 2003, all from the [[University of Karachi]].



==Academic Career==
==Academic Career==
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Aqeel has taught Urdu at the [[Tokyo University of Foreign Studies]] in Japan and the University of Oriental Studies in [[Naples]], Italy. He has lectured on Pakistan's culture and history at ''Daito Bunka University'', [[Saitama Prefecture|Saitama]], Japan. Currently, he is the [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the Faculty of Languages and Literature and has served as chair of the Department of Urdu at the [[International Islamic University, Islamabad]].<ref>[http://www.iiu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/faculties/fll/dean_cv.pdf CV. Moinuddin Aqeel]</ref>
Aqeel has taught Urdu at the [[Tokyo University of Foreign Studies]] in Japan and the University of Oriental Studies in [[Naples]], Italy. He has lectured on Pakistan's culture and history at ''Daito Bunka University'', [[Saitama Prefecture|Saitama]], Japan. Currently, he is the [[Dean (education)|Dean]] of the Faculty of Languages and Literature and has served as chair of the Department of Urdu at the [[International Islamic University, Islamabad]].<ref>[http://www.iiu.edu.pk/wp-content/uploads/downloads/faculties/fll/dean_cv.pdf CV. Moinuddin Aqeel]</ref>


==Awards and Recognition==
===Awards and Recognition===

Aqeel has been recognized for his contributions to education and literature with awards such as the ''Best Teacher'' award from [[Allama Iqbal Open University]] in 1989 {{cn}} and the ''Ba Ba-e-Urdu Gold Medal'' in 1969.{{cn}}
Aqeel has been recognized for his contributions to education and literature with awards such as the ''Best Teacher'' award from [[Allama Iqbal Open University]] in 1989 {{cn}} and the ''Ba Ba-e-Urdu Gold Medal'' in 1969.{{cn}}


==Academic Impact==
===Academic Impact===
Aqeel has supervised many students for their M.Phil. and PhD degrees. His work has been the subject of study in several academic theses:
Aqeel has supervised many students for their M.Phil. and PhD degrees. His work has been the subject of study in several academic theses:


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* ''Saqoot-e-Hyderabad'' (1998)
* ''Saqoot-e-Hyderabad'' (1998)
* ''Pakistan Mein Urdu Adab'' (1996)
* ''Pakistan Mein Urdu Adab'' (1996)
*''[[Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi|Dr. Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi]]; Kitabiyat'' (1987).
*''[[Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi|Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi]]; Kitabiyat'' (1987)
* ''Tehreek-e-Azadi Mein Urdu Ka Hissa'' (1972)
* ''Tehreek-e-Azadi Mein Urdu Ka Hissa'' (1972)


==References==
==References==
<ref>[http://www.governorsindh.gov.pk/pressrelease/news.asp?id=352 Press release]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dawn.com/cgi-bin/today.cgi?file=fea.htm Dawn newspaper articles] {{dead link|date=February 2023}}</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dawn.com/2006/09/05/local17.htm The story of destruction caused by the bomb] ''Dawn''. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 6 February 2023</ref>
<ref>[http://www.thenews.com.pk/daily_detail.asp?id=22700 The News International]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.dailytimes.com.pk/default.asp?page=2006%5C09%5C05%5Cstory_5-9-2006_pg12_3 Daily Times]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.nairang.org Nairang Foundation]</ref>
<ref>[http://www.hec.gov.pk/temp/press%20release/HEC%20to%20Finalize%20Urdu%20Curriculum%20%20(19%20January,%202003).htm Press release] {{dead link|date=February 2023}}</ref>
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Revision as of 23:20, 26 May 2024

Moinuddin Aqeel
Born25 June 1946
Alma materUniversity of Karachi
Known forUrdu literature
Scientific career
FieldsUrdu literature
InstitutionsUniversity of Karachi
Doctoral advisorAbul Lais Siddiqui

Moinuddin Aqeel (Urdu: معین الدین عقیل) (born 25 June 1946) is a Pakistani author, critic, and scholar of Urdu literature.[1][2][3][4][5][6][7]

Early Life and Education

Aqeel was born in India in 1946 and after the partition, came to Pakistan. He obtained his M.A. in 1969, PhD on The Role of Urdu in the Freedom Movement in 1975, and DLitt in 2003, all from the University of Karachi.

Academic Career

Aqeel was as a professor and chair of the Urdu department at the University of Karachi.[citation needed] During his tenure at the University of Karachi, he also held several key positions, including Director of the Bureau of Composition, Compilation and Translation from 2002 to July 2003, and Director of the Evening Programme from July 2003 to January 2004.[citation needed] Additionally, he has been the Head Examiner for Urdu at the International Baccalaureate Organisation in Cardiff, UK, since 2001.[citation needed] He retired from the University of Karachi in 2006.[citation needed]

Aqeel has taught Urdu at the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies in Japan and the University of Oriental Studies in Naples, Italy. He has lectured on Pakistan's culture and history at Daito Bunka University, Saitama, Japan. Currently, he is the Dean of the Faculty of Languages and Literature and has served as chair of the Department of Urdu at the International Islamic University, Islamabad.[8]

Awards and Recognition

Aqeel has been recognized for his contributions to education and literature with awards such as the Best Teacher award from Allama Iqbal Open University in 1989 [citation needed] and the Ba Ba-e-Urdu Gold Medal in 1969.[citation needed]

Academic Impact

Aqeel has supervised many students for their M.Phil. and PhD degrees. His work has been the subject of study in several academic theses:

  • MPhil, Farhat Sultana, Urdu Services of Prof. Moinuddin Aqeel, Osmania University, Deccan, India, 2003.
  • M.A., Shumaila Fareed, Educational and Literary Services of Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel, University of Sindh, Jamshoro, Pakistan, 1997.
  • M.A., Saima Rani, Standing of Dr. Moinuddin Aqeel in Urdu Research and Critique, Bahauddin Zakaria University, Multan, Pakistan, 2003.

Publications

Aqeel has written 37 books and over 200 research articles, reviews, and prefaces. Some of his notable books include:

  • Tazkirah Ulma-e-Sitapur (2006)
  • Resurgence of Muslim Separatism in British India: A selection of unpublished correspondence between Jinnah and Mir Ghulam Bhik Nairang (2001)
  • Pakistani Adab; Masail aur Manazir (1999)
  • Saqoot-e-Hyderabad (1998)
  • Pakistan Mein Urdu Adab (1996)
  • Ishtiaq Hussain Qureshi; Kitabiyat (1987)
  • Tehreek-e-Azadi Mein Urdu Ka Hissa (1972)

References

  1. ^ Press release
  2. ^ Dawn newspaper articles [dead link‍]
  3. ^ The story of destruction caused by the bomb Dawn. 5 September 2006. Retrieved 6 February 2023
  4. ^ The News International
  5. ^ Daily Times
  6. ^ Nairang Foundation
  7. ^ Press release [dead link‍]
  8. ^ CV. Moinuddin Aqeel
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