Yoginder Sikand
Encyclopedia
Yoginder Sikand is an India
n writer-academic and the author of several books on Islam
-related issues in India
.
of the University of Delhi
, 1985–88, followed by M.A.
(Sociology
) (1990–92) and M.Phil. (Sociology), from the Jawaharlal Nehru University
, New Delhi, 1992-94. Thereafter he received a PhD
in history on the Tablighi Jama'at
from Royal Holloway College, University of London
1995-98.
He has been a Post doctoral Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London
(1999–2001), and the International institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World at the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands (2002–2004).
, New Delhi, and then Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia
, New Delhi
.
He currently lives in Bangalore and Shimla, and writes two blogs, one about his writings and another titled, 'Madarasa Reforms in India'.
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
n writer-academic and the author of several books on Islam
Islam
Islam . The most common are and . : Arabic pronunciation varies regionally. The first vowel ranges from ~~. The second vowel ranges from ~~~...
-related issues in India
India
India , officially the Republic of India , is a country in South Asia. It is the seventh-largest country by geographical area, the second-most populous country with over 1.2 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world...
.
Early life and education
Yoginder Singh Sikand did his B.A.(Hons.) (Economics), from St. Stephen's CollegeSt. Stephen's College, Delhi
St. Stephen's College is a constituent college of the University of Delhi located in Delhi, India. The college admits both undergraduates and post-graduates, and awards degrees under the purview of the University. Famous for its rich history and many traditions, St...
of the University of Delhi
University of Delhi
The University of Delhi is a central university situated in Delhi, India and is funded by Government of India. Established in 1922, it offers courses at the undergraduate and post-graduate level. Vice-President of India Mohammad Hamid Ansari is the Chancellor of the university...
, 1985–88, followed by M.A.
Master of Arts (postgraduate)
A Master of Arts from the Latin Magister Artium, is a type of Master's degree awarded by universities in many countries. The M.A. is usually contrasted with the M.S. or M.Sc. degrees...
(Sociology
Sociology
Sociology is the study of society. It is a social science—a term with which it is sometimes synonymous—which uses various methods of empirical investigation and critical analysis to develop a body of knowledge about human social activity...
) (1990–92) and M.Phil. (Sociology), from the Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University
Jawaharlal Nehru University, also known as JNU, is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is mainly a research oriented postgraduate University with approximately 5,500 students and a faculty strength of around 550.-History:...
, New Delhi, 1992-94. Thereafter he received a PhD
Doctor of Philosophy
Doctor of Philosophy, abbreviated as Ph.D., PhD, D.Phil., or DPhil , in English-speaking countries, is a postgraduate academic degree awarded by universities...
in history on the Tablighi Jama'at
Tablighi Jamaat
Tablighi Jamaat is a religious movement which was founded in 1926 by Muhammad Ilyas al-Kandhlawi in India. The movement primarily aims at Tablighi spiritual reformation by working at the grass roots level, reaching out to Muslims across all social and economic spectra to bring them closer to...
from Royal Holloway College, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries...
1995-98.
He has been a Post doctoral Fellow at Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London
Royal Holloway, University of London is a constituent college of the University of London. The college has three faculties, 18 academic departments, and about 8,000 undergraduate and postgraduate students from over 130 different countries...
(1999–2001), and the International institute for the Study of Islam in the Modern World at the University of Leiden, in the Netherlands (2002–2004).
Career
He was a Reader in Department of Islamic Studies at Hamdard UniversityHamdard University
Hamdard University is a private institution of higher education in Karachi and Islamabad, Pakistan. The university was founded in 1991 by Hakim Said of the Hamdard Foundation. Hamdard University has the largest campus of any private university in Pakistan, covering...
, New Delhi, and then Professor at Jawaharlal Nehru Studies, Jamia Millia Islamia
Jamia Millia Islamia
Jamia Millia Islamia is an Indian Central University located in Delhi. It was established at Aligarh in United Provinces, India in 1920. It became a Central University by an act of the Indian Parliament in 1988...
, New Delhi
New Delhi
New Delhi is the capital city of India. It serves as the centre of the Government of India and the Government of the National Capital Territory of Delhi. New Delhi is situated within the metropolis of Delhi. It is one of the nine districts of Delhi Union Territory. The total area of the city is...
.
He currently lives in Bangalore and Shimla, and writes two blogs, one about his writings and another titled, 'Madarasa Reforms in India'.
Books
- The Origins and Development of the Tablighi jam'aat: (1920-2000. A cross-country comparative study.(2002) New Delhi: Orient Longman. ISBN 81-250-2298-8.
- Sacred Spaces: Exploring Traditions of Shared Faith in India (2003). New Delhi: Penguin Books.
- Muslims in India since 1947: Islamic perspectives on interfaith relations(2004). London: Routledge Curzon. ISBN 0-415-40604-8.
- Islam, caste, and Dalit-Muslim relations in India (2004). New Delhi: Global Media Publications.
- Struggling to be heard South Asian Muslim voices South Asian Muslim voices. Global Media Publications, 2004.
- Bastions of the Believers: Madrasas and Islamic Education in India. Penguin Books, 2006. ISBN 0-14-400020-2. http://www.flipkart.com/yoginder-sikand/
Further reading
- Yoginder Sikand columns at OutlookOutlook (magazine)Outlook is one of India's four top-selling English weekly newsmagazines. Like many other Indian magazines, it is reluctant to reveal its circulation, but the 2007 National Readership Survey suggested 1.5 million copies...
- Collection of Yoginder Sikand's articles- on IndianMuslims.info
- The Other Side of Pakistani Islam by Yoginder Sikand