Dr. Faiyaz Haidar is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Shia Theology, Faculty of Theology, Aligarh Muslim University (AMU), Aligarh, India. He is a distinguished scholar of Theology, Comparative Religion, Interfaith Studies, and Philosophy of Religion, with a strong academic commitment to promoting religious understanding, ethical values, and intercultural dialogue. His academic journey reflects a consistent dedication to the study of world religions and their role in fostering peace, harmony, and human development.

Dr. Haidar completed his Ph.D. from Aligarh Muslim University with a thesis entitled “A Comparative Study of Islam and Buddhist Religion.” His doctoral research examined key theological and philosophical concepts including the concept of God, Apostleship, Day of Judgment, Incarnation, and Worship in Islam and Buddhism. The study explored the influence of these religious doctrines on the personal character and social behavior of followers, contributing significantly to the field of comparative religion and interfaith understanding.

Prior to his doctoral studies, he earned both his Bachelor of Theology and Master of Theology degrees from the Department of Shia Theology, Aligarh Muslim University. Throughout his academic career, he has demonstrated excellence in scholarship, receiving the University Medal, Faculty Medal, and a prestigious UGC Research Scholarship.

Dr. Haidar possesses extensive teaching experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. He has served as Assistant Professor, Guest Faculty, and Honorary Teacher in the Department of Shia Theology, AMU. His teaching areas include Islamic Theology, Comparative Religion, World Religions, Philosophy of Religion, Islamic Ethics, and Interfaith Dialogue. He is actively involved in curriculum development, student mentoring, academic administration, and research supervision.

His research interests focus on comparative studies of world religions, interfaith dialogue, religious pluralism, Islamic thought, Buddhist philosophy, and the promotion of universal human values. Through his scholarly work, he seeks to build bridges between diverse religious communities and encourage constructive dialogue among different faith traditions.

Dr. Haidar has authored and published books and numerous research articles in English, Hindi, and Urdu. His notable publications include the book “Dialogue and Understanding: Revisiting Commonality of Hinduism and Islam” and “G20: An Outline of Religion and Culture.” His research articles have appeared in reputed peer-reviewed journals covering topics such as fasting in Islam, salvation in Hinduism and Islam, character building in religious traditions, Buddhist perspectives on social prosperity, and interfaith understanding.

An active participant in academic forums, Dr. Haidar has presented research papers and delivered lectures at various national and international seminars and conferences. His presentations have addressed themes such as Islam and universal peace, family systems in world religions, human values in Islam and Buddhism, inter-religious understanding, and the role of religion in countering extremism. He has also participated in workshops on research methodology, quality education, and interfaith engagement.

Beyond teaching and research, Dr. Haidar contributes significantly to community outreach and academic networking. He serves as Coordinator of the Aligarh Interfaith Forum and actively promotes dialogue among religious communities. His academic vision emphasizes the importance of mutual respect, social harmony, ethical values, and peaceful coexistence in contemporary society.

With a multidisciplinary outlook and a commitment to academic excellence, Dr. Faiyaz Haidar continues to contribute to theological education, comparative religious studies, and interfaith scholarship through teaching, research, publication, and public engagement. His work reflects the enduring mission of higher education to advance knowledge, foster understanding, and serve humanity through intellectual and ethical leadership.