Prof. P.M. Hamthoon

Full Name:Pichchai Mohideen Hamthoon
Name with initial: P.M. Hamthoon
Permanent Address: No: 181/1. Al Hidaya Road, Division no. 19, Akkarai Pattu, Sri Lanka
Official Address: Department of Arabic, Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University Sri Lanka, Chenkalady, 30350, Sri Lanka.
Telephone No: 0094 65 205 2299 (Office), 0094 77 917 7954 (Mob)
E-Mail: hamthoonpms@yahoo.com
Nationality: Sri Lankan
Civil Status: Married
Gender: Male

Educational Qualifications:

University Education

• Completed Ph.D. in Arabic, Osmania University, Hyderabad, India -2012
• Completed PG. Diploma in Translation (Merit Level), Osmania University, Hyderabad, India -2010
• Completed M.A in Islamic Civilization, University of Peradeniya- 2004
• Completed PG. Diploma in Education - The Open University. Nawela, Nugegoda, Sri Lanka- 2004
• Completed B.A (Hon’s) in Arabic Special, 2nd Class. (Upper Division), University of Peradeniya - 1995-1999.
• Completed Certificate in Teaching in Higher Education (CTHE), Staff Development Centre, University of Colombo-2008.

Other Qualifications:

Language Proficiency

Fluent Languages:

• Tamil (Mother language)
• Arabic
• English
• Sinhala

Higher English Qualification

• Completed the English Language Training Under IDAAS/HETC Project Eastern University, Sri Lanka, Conducted by International Language Centre(ILC), Colombo -2016
• Completed Certificate course in Teaching in Higher Education through English Medium at University of Colombo – 2006
• Examination in foundation English course, I have passed, which is a compulsory component of the Master’s Degree programme of the University of Peradeniya-2003
• Completed certificate in Development in English, Level- 1 (Merit Pass) at American College of Education, Sri Lanka-2000.

Higher Arabic Qualification

• Completed Moulavi Alim (2nd Class Division), East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalaichenai, Sri Lanka- 1985- 2003.
• Completed Al Alim Part -I, Department of Education Sri Lanaka-1991
• The A.R.Egypt. Broadcasting corporation ARABIC BY RADIO Examination Passed, with Grade A 99% marks-1991

Present Employment:

Senior Lecturer in Arabic, Faculty of Arts & Culture,
Eastern University, Sri Lanka

Present Position:

• Head- Department of Arabic, Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• Senior Treasurer-Muslim Majlis, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
• Cononvocation Committee Member-Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• Member - University curriculum & Evaluation Committee- Eastern University, Sri Lanka
• Panel of Examiner for Ph.D. Evaluation- Dept. of Arabic, New College, Madras University, Madras-600005, Tamil Nadu, India. Since 2012
• Panel of Examiner for Ph.D. Evaluation- Dept. of Arabic, Madras University, Madras-600005, Tamil Nadu, India. Since 2013
• Panel of Examiner for Ph.D. Evaluation- Dept. of Arabic, Jamal Mohammed College, Bharathidasan University, Thiruchi,-620020,Tamil Nadu, South India. Since 2012
• Panel of Examiner for Ph.D. Evaluation- Dept. of Arabic, B.S.Abdul Rahman University, Madras-600005, Tamil Nadu, India. Since 2017
• Executive committee members, East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai-
• Moulavi Examiner, East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai Since, 2015
• Chairman, Board of Studies, East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai Since, 2015
• A member All Ceylon Jammiyathul Ulama-Akkarai Pattu Since-2000
• A member All Ceylon Jammiyathul Ulama-Colombo-Since-2000
• Vice President, Old Boys Association, East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai,Since 2015

Previous Employment/ Position:

• Academic Sub-warden, Men’s Hostel, Vantaharumoola, Chenkalady, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.09.02.216- 08.02.2017
• Chief Examiner, Advance Level, Department of Examinations, Sri Lanka-2016 & 2017
• Head- Department of Arabic, Eastern University, Sri Lanka -2013-2016
• Organizing Committee Member - International Conference of Eastern University, Sri Lanka (ICE)-2016
• Editorial Committee Member of the Student’s Manual-2016
• Coordinator for the Extra mural studies-2013-2015
• Activity Coordinator, for-HETC /UDG/EDP /Project-2012-2016
• Member of Research Committee for the faculty of Arts & culture, EUSL.2013-2017
• Member-Technical Evaluation Committee(TEC)-2013-2016
• Temporary Asst. Lecturer–Department of Arabic& Islamic Civilization, Peradeniya, Sri Lanka-1999-2001
• Visiting Lecturer – Department of Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka-1999-2001
• Temporary Asst. Lecturer – Department of Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka- 2001-2002
• Student Counselor, for the year 2012/ 2013, 2014/2015, 2015/2016.

Training workshops and seminars related to the profession:

• Completed the TOT -Training Workshop on “Training of Arabic Debate Trainers” Conducted by Qatar Debate Centre, Qatar Foundation, at Doha Qatar, Qatar- 15.01.2017-19.01.2017
• Coacher- Eastern University, Sri Lanka Students Team to the Fourth International universities Arabic Debating Championship held in Doha Qatar, Conducted by Qatar Debate Centre, Qatar Foundation, at Doha Qatar- 08-.04.2017-12.04.2017
• Participated Two Days Training Workshop for Probationary Lecturers and Junior Academics, Conducted by UGC. Research Promotion Centre, At University of Peradeniya 18.02.2006, and 04.03.2006
• Participated-Workshop on Strengthening Internal Quality Assurance & New Development in Quality Assurance Activities at EUSL Organized by UGC 05.03.2013
• Chair person for Panel A: Language/Islamic and Arabic, at the 3rd international Symposium 2013, Conducted by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka, Oluvil .06.07 2013- 07.07.2013
• Participated- Workshop on Outcome based Curriculum Development for External Degree programme at Eastern University, Sri Lanka. 29.08.2013
• Participated- Workshop on Development of Master plan for Eastern University, Sri Lanka -2014
• Participated-Stake Holders Workshop on Quality Assurance on External Degree Organized by HETC& Ministry of Higher Education at Renuka City Hotel, Colombo-03 -2014.03.14 
• Participated-Workshop on HETC-EDP Review Finalizing Amended PIP& TORS for 2014&2015 Organized by HETC, at Hotel Berijaya, Mt.Lavinia 10.01.22014
• Participated- Two Days Intensive Residential Training Workshop on Student Centered Learning, Organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka at Wayamba University- 29.03.2014- 30.03.2014
• Participated Three Days Training Workshop for Probationary lecturers and Junion academics, Conducted by UGC,2006.
• Participated Three days seminar on Justice worlds peace& Co- Existance in a Pluralistic society, Organized by Rabitha Al Alamil Islamiyya,Makka Al mukarramah,Colombo-2006
• Participated workshop on Social Harmony organized by Eastern University, Sri Lanka-at Hilltop-Kandy-2007
• Obtained First Place (in Madrasa Group) DA,WATHUL QUR,AN COMPOTION in the competitive Examination Conducted by Sri Lanka Jamaa,Ath-E-Islami-Colombo-14.06.1992

1. Chief Editor, Diamond jubilee souvenir 2016, East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai chenai, Sri Lanka
2. Presented a paper on “Contribution of Arabic Colleges towards the promotion of Arabic Language in Sri Lanka (Special reference to Arabic Colleges in Batticoloa District)” at the Second International Symposium- 2015, Organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies and Arabic Language-04.05.2015
3. Presented a paper on “Then Kilakkasiya Nadukalil Islamiya Markattin Paravaukku mattiya kala soophittuva Arinjarkalil Pankalippukkal” at the 12th Annual Research Session-2015, Organized by Faculty of Arts & Culture, Eastern University, Sri Lanka.
4. Presented a Paper on “ "المدائح النبوية في الأدب العربي ومكانتها عند المسلمين في سري لانكا at the one day international Seminar, organized by PG.& Research Department of Arabic, Jamal Mohamed College, Bharadidasan University, thiruchi, Tamil Nadu, India.
5. Delivered The Keynote Address on “EULOGY TO THE HOLY PROPHET MOHAMMED (PBUH) IN THE MODERN ARABIC POETRY” at the one day international seminar, organized by PG.& Research Department of Arabic, Jamal Mohamed College, Bharadidasan University,thiruchi,Tamil Nadu,India.
6. Published an Article on "استخدام الوسائل التعليمية الحديثة في تعليم اللغة العربية في الجامعات الحكومية بسري لانكا" at 5th International conference for Arabic Language, Organized by UNESCO, At Dubai, UAE-2016.05.05
7. Published an Article on “بنوك الحليب في منظور الشريعة الإسلامية – دراسة فقهية مقارنة,, at the International Conference-2016, Organized by School of Islamic Studies, B.S. Abdur Rahman University, Madras, Tamil Nadu, India.
8. Presented a paper on “Wondrous of the Holy Quran and its influence on Jahiliyyad Literature” at the National Seminar 2009, Conducted by AKM Oriental Degree, PG College& Research Centre, Osmania University .Hyderabad-500027,India.29,30.06.2009
9. Presented a paper on “The Technical Translation Problem and Conditions” at the International Seminar on Arabic Panchatantra: Kaleela wa Dimna and Indo- Arab Cultural Relation, Organized by Department of Arabic, Barakathullah University, Bhopal, 462026, India. from 12.01.2010 to 14.01.2010
10. Presented a paper on “Translation and its Methods” at the international seminar, on role of Translation in the Development of Indo - Arab Relations in the Modern Period Organized by Department of Arabic, Osmania University, Hyderabad-500007-30.03.2010-31.03.2010.
11. Presented a paper on “The Hijab in Concept of the Holy Quran” at the National Seminar Sponsored by UGC India, Organized by Department of Arabic, Post Graduate College of Science, Saifabad, Osmania University, Hyderabad- India 06.03.2010-07.03.2010
12. Presented a paper on “Nazrathul Khathifa al kitab al mustatab al kamoos al jamalee” at the National Seminar on contribution of Professor P.Nizar Ahamed - Language and Literature, Organized by Dept. of Arabic, Persian and Urdu, University of Madras Chennai, India 02.12.2010
13. Presented a paper on “As shaksiyyath al Waqia fi al qaseedah al Iraqiyyah ” at the international Seminar on Indo - Iraqi Literature, Organized by Department of Arabic, Osmania University Hyderabad-500007,- 28.05.2011 -29.05.2011
14. • Presented a paper on “Orientalism and Hadeeth Literature” at the National Seminar Sponsored by UGC India, Organized by Department of Arabic, Post Graduate College of Science, Saifabad, Hyderabad-Osmania University., India -13.06.2011-14.06.2011
15. • Participated in the Two Days International Seminar on “Tafseer Literature in the Modern Period” Organized by Dept of Arabic, Persian and Urdu, University of Madras Chennai, India. 10.01.2012-11.01.2012
16. Presented a paper on “Islamic Cultural Values of Arabic Dialect” at the First International Symposium 2014, Conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 05.01.2014
17. Reviewer for Research Articles for the Research Article Competition 2016, Organized by Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 31.08.2016
18. Reviewer for Research papers for the First International Symposium 2014, Conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 05.01.2014
19. Chairperperson for a panel at the First International Symposium 2014, Conducted by Faculty of Islamic Studies & Arabic, South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 05.01.2014
20. Panel of the Reviewer Committee for the 4th International Symposium 2014, Conducted by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 02.08.2014 & 03.08.2014
21. Chairperperson for a panel at the 3rd International Symposium 2013, Conducted by South Eastern University of Sri Lanka. 06.07.2013&07.07.2013.
22. Senior Advisor of Muslim Majlis, Eastern University of Sri Lanka- 2013.
23. Editorial Board member - Saheehul Buhary Golden Jubilee souvenir, Published by Grand Mosque, Akkarai Pattu- 2007
24. An Article, Masjidukalin Paniyum Inraya Nilayum, Thinakaran – Tamil 16.07.2004
25. An Article, Islamiya Saddatturai Valatsiyil Ijdihadin Pankalippu, Saheehul Buhary Golden Jubilee souvenir, published by Grand Mosque, Akkarai Pattu.
26. An Article, Amaithiyana KudumbaValkaikku Islam Kaddum Valimuraikal, Thinakaran- Tamil ,05.10.2001

• Modern - Arabic Language
• Arabic Language & Literature
• Arabic Language Skills
• Development of Arabic Language

• SAARC Scholarship for PhD in Arabic. Awarded by Govt. of India -2008-2012.
• Academic Excellent Award in appreciation of the bestowed upon the East Ceylon Arabic College. Awarded by East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai, Sri Lanka-06.03.2016
• Symbolic of Appreciation award in recognition of highly dedicated, devoted and commendable services rendered towards improving the communities of our region and nation. Awarded by Traders Association Addalai Chenai-19.07.2015
• Past student of East Ceylon Arabic College award in appreciation of Earn Enthusiasm and Dedication to Earn an Academic Degree. Awarded by Old Boys Association of East Ceylon Arabic College, Addalai Chenai, Sri Lanka -25.04.2015.