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The need of Uniform Islamic Constitution for the Muslim Ummah: A study of Islamic provisions on the Constitution of selected countries.

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The need of Uniform Islamic Constitution for the Muslim Ummah: A study of Islamic provisions on the Constitution of selected countries.

Author: Md. Abdul Awal Khan∗


Publisher: Nashwa

Publication Date: Jan 01, 2004

Country: United States

Language: English

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Abstract

Islam is a complete code of life as stated in the holy Quran (3:19), which is the prime source of Islamic Constitution. Al-Quran, therefore, regulates the life of a human being and Constitution for the Muslim Ummah to govern their country. Hazrat Muhammad (sm) taught the Muslims to maintain, preserve, consolidate and to strengthen fraternal relations and unity among Muslims which was extended to the Khulafa-e-Rashedin regime and then Abbasid and Osmania Khilafat. At that time Muslim states were governed according to the provisions of Al-Quran and Sunnah. But at present, the Muslim Countries have departed from the Al-Quran and Sunnah. Muslims Ummah lost its central power with the end of Osmania Khilafat. Later many Muslim territory became independent one after another but they imposed more importance on geographical position, language, culture and history rather than Islam. They included in their Constitution secular, socialist, capitalist ideology and they touched some Islamic provisions in their Constitution just to give it Islamic colour. Many Muslim states have enacted many anti-Islamic provisions in their Constitution too. This article is aimed at finding and highlighting such provisions and to make a comparison among selected Constitutions of Muslim states. This article also suggests the Muslim states to enact uniform Constitution for the Muslim Ummah.

Author biography

Here’s a polished biography of Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan, a distinguished Bangladeshi educationist and university leader:


🎓 Early Life & Education

  • Born in 1948 in Saturia village, Rajapur Thana, Jhalokati District of Bangladesh (isu.ac.bd).

  • Studied at the University of Dhaka, earning a Master of Commerce (First Class) in 1970 (newagebd.net).


🏫 Academic Career & Professional Experience

  • Began as a lecturer in Management at the University of Chittagong in 1973 (isu.ac.bd).

  • Completed his Ph.D. in 1987, then served as a Professor at Chittagong University until 1996 (isu.ac.bd).

  • From 1997 to 2000, he was Professor and Dean at Bangladesh Open University's School of Business (isu.ac.bd).

  • Subsequently, held Dean roles at various private universities for over 20 years (isu.ac.bd).


📚 Research & Publications

  • Published approximately 50 research papers in national and international journals (isu.ac.bd).

  • Supervised 20+ MPhil and PhD students, contributing significantly to higher education in Bangladesh (dailynewnation.com).


🎓 Leadership at ISU

  • In April 2024, reappointed as Vice-Chancellor of International Standard University (ISU) for a four-year term under the Private University Act, 2010 (isu.ac.bd).

  • Oversees academic, administrative, and institutional research development at ISU .


🌟 Summary

Professor Dr. Abdul Awal Khan is a prominent figure in Bangladeshi higher education. From practitioner and scholar to leadership roles, his journey includes:

Role Institution Years
Lecturer/Professor University of Chittagong 1973–1996
Dean Bangladesh Open University 1997–2000
Dean Various Private Universities 2000s–2020s
Vice-Chancellor International Standard University 2020s–present

His career blends expertise in management education, research leadership, and university administration, marked by sustained academic output and mentorship.


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