About Prof. Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi

Prof. Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi is a senior Islamic scholar, academic, researcher, and public educator with decades of service in Islamic studies, teaching, research, and religious guidance. He served as Professor and Dean at the Faculty of Islamic Studies, University of the Punjab, Lahore, where he supervised students, contributed to academic research, and taught different areas of Islamic knowledge.

His scholarly work reflects a strong combination of traditional religious learning and modern academic research. Over the years, he has taught Quran, Hadith, Islamic history, Islamic thought, research methodology, Arabic, and other subjects at different academic levels. He has also participated in national and international conferences and contributed to public religious education through lectures, media appearances, and written research.

Through his teaching, writings, and public guidance, Prof. Dr. Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi has worked to present Islamic knowledge in a clear, balanced, and research-based manner for students, scholars, and general audiences. Ammar, Islamic studies, and advanced religious texts, which became the foundation of his scholarly journey.

Family Background and Scholarly Lineage

Dr Lakhvi belongs to the well-known Lakhvi scholarly family, a family with a long history of religious scholarship, teaching, writing, and public service in the Indian subcontinent. This scholarly background has played an important role in shaping his academic and religious identity.

His family lineage is connected with generations of scholars who served the cause of Islamic learning, Quranic explanation, Hadith teaching, religious writing, and public da‘wah. Among his ancestors were scholars known for their contributions to Islamic literature, religious education, and the defence of Islamic beliefs.

This strong family tradition of knowledge and service provided Prof. Dr Muhammad Hammad Lakhvi with a scholarly environment from an early age. It also became an important foundation for his later work as a teacher, researcher, professor, and public religious guide.

Early Life and Education

Hammad Lakhvi was born on 9 December 1965 in Qila Tara Singh, a village near Depalpur. He received his early education in his local area and began his learning journey with Quranic reading and school education.

He completed his matriculation from Depalpur High School in 1982 and later completed F.Sc. from Government College Depalpur in 1984. He passed his B.A. examination from the University of the Punjab in 1986.

His higher education continued at the University of the Punjab, where he completed M.A. Islamic Studies in 1988 with first position and received a gold medal. He then completed M.A. Arabic in 1990 with first division, followed by a PhD in 2001. Later, he completed LL.B. from Punjab University Law College in 2008 and also received post-doctoral study experience at the University of Glasgow, Scotland, under a Government of Pakistan scholarship.

Academic Career and University Service

Dr Hammad has served in teaching and academic leadership for more than three decades. He began his government college teaching career in 1990 and later became associated with the Institute of Islamic Studies at the University of the Punjab, Lahore.

At the University of the Punjab, he served in different academic positions, including Lecturer, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, and Professor. He also supervised research students at M.A., M.Phil., and PhD levels and contributed to the academic development of Islamic Studies through teaching, research guidance, and institutional service.

He served as Professor at the Institute of Islamic Studies from 2014 until his retirement in 2025. He also served as Dean of the Faculty of Islamic Studies from 2019 to 2025 and, in 2024, carried responsibilities as both Director of the Institute of Islamic Studies and Dean. His academic service reflects a long commitment to Islamic education, research, and university-level scholarship.

Research, Publications, and Conferences

He has contributed to Islamic scholarship through research, writing, academic supervision, and participation in scholarly conferences. His research work includes subjects related to Islamic thought, Quranic studies, Hadith, Islamic history, family and social issues, contemporary challenges, Islamic law, and the relationship between Islam and modern society.

He has authored and contributed to academic works, research articles, and scholarly discussions published in recognised journals and academic platforms. His written work reflects a research-based approach to Islamic studies and addresses both classical subjects and contemporary questions faced by Muslim societies.

Alongside his publications, he has participated in more than seventeen national and international conferences, where he presented research papers and contributed to academic dialogue on Islamic studies and related fields.

Da‘wah, Media & Public Guidance

Hammad Lakhvi has remained actively involved in da‘wah, public teaching, and religious guidance throughout his life. Alongside his academic work, he has delivered sermons, lectures, and religious talks in mosques, educational institutions, media platforms, and public forums.

He has served as a religious expert on different radio and television platforms and has contributed to public Islamic education through programs related to Quranic explanation, Islamic guidance, zakat, faith, supplication, and contemporary religious questions. His weekly Tafsir al-Quran lessons on Paigham TV have also benefited viewers in different parts of the world.

His da‘wah work reflects a commitment to presenting Islamic knowledge in a clear, responsible, and accessible way for both students and general audiences. Through khutbahs, lectures, media programs, and public guidance, he continues to contribute to religious education and community awareness.

Areas of Guidance

• Quranic Studies
• Hadith Studies
• Islamic History
• Islamic Thought
• Research Methodology
• Family and Social Issues
• Islamic Law
• Contemporary Religious Questions
• Da‘wah and Public Guidance