Hyderabad: Maulana Azad National Urdu University (MANUU) will host a two-day international conference on November 13 and 14. The theme of the event is “Urdu, Hindi, Arabic and Persian — Civilizational Harmony in Linguistic, Literary, Cultural and Intellectual Exchanges.”
Vice-Chancellor Prof. Syed Ainul Hasan, who is the conference patron, said scholars and experts from around the world will attend. Moreover, he added that the presence of global specialists in all four languages will enrich the academic value of the conference.
MANUU International Language Conference to promote linguistic harmony
Prof. Hasan said these languages have shaped Indian culture for centuries. He also noted that Urdu, Hindi, Arabic, and Persian continue to enrich India’s cultural and literary traditions. Therefore, he described the conference as a platform to strengthen the bond between these languages and their shared heritage.
Prof. Imtiyaz Husain, Adjunct Professor at MANUU and the conference convener, said the four languages share many words, idioms, and expressions. Furthermore, he pointed out that they reflect centuries of exchange in art, literature, and thought. Hence, the event will help scholars explore these links and deepen mutual understanding.
The conference will also feature prominent linguists and researchers from India and abroad. Notably, Prof. Nile Green (UCLA), who coined the term “Urdu Sphere,” will attend. In addition, Alexander Jabary (USA), Rizwan Ahmed (Qatar University), Arthur Dudney (UK), Nargis Jabari Nasab (Iran), and Prof. Pushpesh Agarwal (JNU) will take part.
Other scholars joining include Dr Taqi Abidi (Canada), Zaman Azurda (Srinagar), Prof. Mohan (Sri Venkateswara University, Sikkim), and Shreesh Choudhary (IIT Madras). Moreover, Jyoti Sabharwal (Delhi University), Shahabuddin Saqib (AMU), Shambhunath (AMU), Qaiser Shamim (Delhi), Shams Iqbal (NCPUL), Syed A. Saeed (EFLU), and Suhail Hashmi will also attend.
In addition, Prof. Husain said the conference will encourage dialogue among scholars. It will also highlight the deep cultural and historical ties that connect South Asia with the Middle East.