Islamia University Bahawalpur | Pakistan
Muhammad Asad Latif is a dedicated research fellow whose interdisciplinary scholarship spans Islamic studies, theological filmography, sociology of religion, media studies, feminist theology, and Middle Eastern studies. His work reflects a deep commitment to understanding how religious thought, culture, and media intersect to shape contemporary human experiences. With one forthcoming book under contract with Brill, he has already established himself as a prolific academic voice, contributing numerous articles to national and international peer-reviewed and impact-factor journals. His research consistently aims to advance nuanced interpretations of religion and society while engaging critically with modern cultural and ideological narratives. Throughout his career, Muhammad Asad has demonstrated strong academic excellence, earning six competitive research grants and scholarships from prestigious institutions such as Springer Nature and Brill (Netherlands). He has also been recognized with an award from IntechOpen (London) for an outstanding book chapter contribution, highlighting his growing influence within interdisciplinary religious scholarship. In addition to his research contributions, he plays an active role in academic mentoring by serving as a research supervisor at a private academic consultancy. In this capacity, he guides early-career scholars in developing strong methodological practices, ethical research standards, and impactful scholarly output. His broader scholarly ambition is rooted in identifying forms of knowledge that enhance human well-being while critically confronting cultural, intellectual, and structural forces that cause harm in contemporary societies. Through this mission-driven approach, Muhammad Asad Latif continues to shape thoughtful, ethically engaged, and socially relevant academic discourse.
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Featured Publications
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Latif, M. A. (2024). The identity of religion always comes up: The war, the mass media and the reproduction of Muslim identity in the West. Social Network Analysis and Mining, 14(1), 201.
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Latif, M. A. (2024). Make America hate again? Before and after Trump, there were differences in how Muslims and Islam were portrayed in American media. Social Identities, 30(4), 287–305.
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Latif, M. A. (2023). Anthropomorphic of gods with Allah Almighty and filmography on Islamophobia in the cinematic way of America and India: A critical analysis. Hamdard Islamicus, 46(3), 49–72.
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Latif, M. A. (2024). Political struggle of Malaysia and Islam: Moderating and radicalizing the state, society, and religion alternately (1957–2023). Discover Global Society, 2(1).
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Latif, M. A. (2024). Differences in job satisfaction of male and female teachers in private and public secondary schools. Discover Psychology, 4(1), 101.