MANUU Hosts Lecture on Judicial Approach to Muslim Personal Law in India
By Alia Kashmiri
Hyderabad: The Department of Islamic Studies at Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU), Hyderabad, organised a special lecture on “Law and Religion: Judicial Approach to Muslim Personal Law in India” on September 23, 2026. Click Here To Follow Our WhatsApp Channel
The lecture was held at the Committee Hall of the School of Arts and Social Sciences (SA&SS). The programme was presided over by Professor Tabrez Ahmad, Dean, School of Law, MANUU, while Dr Syed Shahid Rashid, Assistant Professor at Symbiosis Law School, Hyderabad, delivered the special address.
The lecture focused on the relationship between Muslim Personal Law, Islamic law, constitutional principles and the approach of Indian courts. MANUU’s invitation described the subject as lying at the intersection of constitutional principles, religious freedom, judicial interpretation and social realities.
Importance of Law in Society
Addressing the gathering, Professor Tabrez Ahmad said that “law is the real politics”, adding that a law student can influence society in ways comparable to professionals in fields such as medicine and engineering.
Dr Syed Shahid Rashid discussed important legal and constitutional aspects of Muslim Personal Law in India and the role of the judiciary. He also highlighted the contemporary relevance of examining the relationship between law, religion and personal affairs.
His academic profile at Symbiosis Law School lists Family Law and Jurisprudence among his broad areas of research interest.
Academic Significance of Muslim Personal Law
Professor Muhammad Habib, Head of the Department of Islamic Studies at MANUU, delivered the inaugural address and highlighted the academic significance of the lecture.
The discussion explored how legal principles, constitutional provisions and religious practices intersect in matters concerning personal law. Muslim Personal Law in India has developed through a combination of legislation, judicial decisions and legal interpretation, making the relationship between religious law and the constitutional framework an important area of legal study.
The programme was moderated by Zishan Sara, Assistant Professor, Department of Islamic Studies, MANUU, while Dr Abdul Rauf, Guest Faculty in the Department of Islamic Studies, delivered the vote of thanks.
Intellectual Exchange on Law and Religion
The lecture concluded with an interactive discussion in which participants exchanged views on various legal, constitutional and Islamic dimensions of Muslim Personal Law.
The event brought together perspectives from Islamic studies and legal education, providing students, researchers and faculty members with an opportunity to examine how Indian courts have approached issues involving personal law and religious practice.
MANUU’s event announcement said the lecture was intended to help participants understand the judicial approach to Muslim Personal Law and explore the relationship between constitutional law and religious practices.
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