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
Trained Teacher — GHS Mian Khan, Education Department
Books
سیرت خاتم الانبیاء (تحقیق و تخریج)
Seerat Universal Digital Research Center, Faisalabad — 2026نبی الملاحم ﷺ
Seerat Universal Digital Research Center, Faisalabad — 2026اسلامی قانون سیر اور بین الاقوامی قانون انسانیت
International Committee of the Red Cross — 2025عفۃ الاصفیاء
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2023الاربعین فی الوعید و البشارات من خاتم النبیین ﷺ
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2022وفود بسوئے خیر الانام اور ان سے مستنبط شرعی احکام
Jamia Faridia Lilbanin, Katlang — 2021دروس اصول حدیث
Yaseer Books Mart, Mardan — 2019اسلامیات 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, Presidential Award — Ministry of Religious Affairs
20232nd, Presidential Award — Ministry of Religious Affairs
20193rd, Presidential Award — Ministry of Religious Affairs
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 — 2017Let's collaborate
Open to research collaboration, peer review, speaking invitations, and translation work. Reach out directly or connect via ORCID and Google Scholar.