The Importance of Seerah Research in the Modern Age
A recent academic reflection on the continuing relevance of Seerah research and its relationship with contemporary questions.
Classical Islamic law, read for the questions of the present
Dr. Muhammad Adil is a Lecturer in the Department of Islamic Studies at Bacha Khan University, Charsadda, with a research focus on Seerah, Islamic jurisprudence, and the intersection of classical Islamic law with international humanitarian law. His work examines how the Prophetic tradition speaks to the modern ethics of armed conflict and the protection of civilians.
He has authored eight research-based books and published thirty-two papers in HEC-recognized journals, presented twelve papers at international conferences, and received Presidential honors alongside repeated recognition from the ICRC and NACTA.
Education
Post-Doctoral Research — International Research Institute, IIU Islamabad
Takhasus fil Seerah — Seerat Institute and Research Center, Faisalabad
PhD, Islamic Studies — Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
M.Phil, Islamic Studies — Abdul Wali Khan University, Mardan
Dars e Nizami — Wifaq ul Madaris al Arabia, Multan
M.A, Islamic Studies — University of Peshawar
Present Position
Lecturer, Department of Islamic Studies — Bacha Khan University, Charsadda
Theology Teacher — GHS Mian Khan, Education Department
Books
سیرت خاتم الانبیاء (تحقیق و تخریج)
Seerat Universal Digital Research Center, Faisalabad — 2026
نبی الملاحم ﷺ
Seerat Universal Digital Research Center, Faisalabad — 2026اسلامی قانون سیر اور بین الاقوامی قانون انسانیت
عفۃ الاصفیاء
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2023
الاربعین فی الوعید و البشارات من خاتم النبیین ﷺ
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2022
وفود بسوئے خیر الانام اور ان سے مستنبط شرعی احکام
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2021
دروس اصول حدیث
Yaseer Books Mart, Mardan — 2019
اسلامیات لازمی (جماعت نہم) گائیڈ
Yaseer Books Mart, Mardan — 2018Research Papers
32 papers in HEC-recognized journals, 2013–2026, grouped by year. Full titles are catalogued on ORCID.
Awards
1st, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony
20232nd, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony
20193rd, Ministry of Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony
20211st, ICRC Essay Competition
2021, 20232nd, ICRC Essay Competition
2019, 20241st, NACTA Essay Competition
2024Gold Medal, Maalik Foundation Seerat Competition
2025Silver Medal, Maalik Foundation Seerat Competition
2026Conferences
Climate Change Adaptation and Policy Pathways
Bacha Khan University, Charsadda — 2026Protection of Civilians in Armed Conflict
Federal Judicial Academy & ICRC — 2024Islamic Teachings on Environmental Protection in Armed Conflict
Sharia Academy, IIUI & ICRC — 2023Addressing Sexual Violence During Armed Conflict
Sharia Academy, IIUI & ICRC — 2022Annual National Seerat Conference
University of Karachi — 2019Contemporary Juristic Issues
HITEC University, Taxila Cantt — 2017From the Blog
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