University of Southern Punjab

Dr. Sonia Batool

Brief Bio

Dr. Sonia Batool is an accomplished scholar and Assistant Professor of Islamic Studies at University of Southern Punjab, with over eight years of teaching and research experience at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Her academic expertise lies in Islamic studies, religious pluralism, and contemporary socio-religious issues, with a particular focus on the application of Islamic thought in modern contexts.

She has taught at leading institutions including The Women University Multan and The Islamia University of Bahawalpur, and holds advanced degrees from Bahauddin Zakariya University. 

Dr.Sonia Batool has contributed to academic discourse through multiple research publications in recognized national and international journals, addressing themes such as religious pluralism, human rights, and socio-cultural dynamics in Muslim societies.

At USP, she is dedicated to fostering critical thinking, mentoring students, and promoting interdisciplinary research to strengthen academic excellence and address contemporary challenges in Islamic scholarship.

Education
Ph.D. in Islamic Studies
University of Southern Punjab
2021
M.Phil in Islamic Studies
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
2014
Master of Arts (M.A.) in Islamic Studies
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
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Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan
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Bachelor of Education (B.Ed)
Allama Iqbal Open University
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Professional Experience
Assistant Professor
University of Southern Punjab, Multan
2021 – Till now
Senior Lecturer
The Women University Multan
2019 – Till now
Visiting Lecturer
The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
2018 – 2019
Lecturer in Islamic Studies
Millat College of Commerce Bahawalpur
2018 – 2020
Lecturer
Govt. Degree College for Women Lodhran
2016 – 2018
Lecturer
Govt. Degree College for Women Kabirwala
2015 – 2016

Professional Associations

Member, Department of Islamic Studies, University of Southern Punjab
Member, Department of Islamic Studies & Comparative Religions, The Women University Multan
Academic Contributor, The Islamia University of Bahawalpur
Participant, International Seerah Conferences, The Women University Multan

Research Interests

Research Impact:

  • Publications: 6
Title Year Published Link
“The Role of Religious Pluralistic Society in creating universal Harmony and the Contemporary situation in Pakistan”, Al-Azhar, 6(1), 211-223.
2020
“INFLUENCE OF HINDU CULTURE ON ISLAMIC SOCIETY IN SUB CONTINENT (AN ANALYTICAL RESEARCH”. International Journal of Engineering Technology Research &Management, 04(07), 66-74.
2020
“.An Analytical Study of religious-pluralistic society”. Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition ISSN : 1673-064X VOLUME 18 ISSUE 10 October 2022 1-8
2022
“THE BACK GROUND OF NEW WORLD ORDER AND JEWISH THEOLOGY ABOUT THE OTHER NATIONS” Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition ISSN : 1673-064X VOLUME 18 ISSUE 11 November 2022 373-385
2022
“ The Analysis of Transgender (Human Rights) Act 2018 in the Light of Islamic Literature” Journal of Xi’an Shiyou University, Natural Science Edition ISSN : 1673-064
2022
“Analytical Study of The Causes of The Descent of The Onenes”Al Jameel research journal, Jlali Research Institute of Social Science LahoreISSN : 3006-4783
2025

Teaching & Supervision

Courses:

  • Quran
  • Sira
  • Comparative religion

Supervision:

  • MPhil: 02 ongoing

Teaching Philosophy

Adopts a student-centered approach that integrates Islamic scholarship with contemporary issues to promote critical thinking and meaningful learning.

Collaboration

Actively engages in interdisciplinary academic collaboration to advance research, teaching, and knowledge exchange.