Rimsha Khalid

Lecturer

March 2023

2021 - 2023

 

 

2020-2022

RESEARCH GRANT, OXFORD UNIVERSITY UK

MS IN ISLAMIC ART, ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar

CGPA: 3.90/4.00

MPHIL IN ISLAMIC STUDIES

Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

CGPA: 3.81/4.00

2016 - 2020

BACHELORS IN ISLAMIC STUDIES (Gold Medalist)

Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

2013 - 2015

HSSC (Pre-Medical)

FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan

2011 - 2013

SSC (Science)

FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan

Feb 2024- Present     LECTURER

National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad

 

Sep-Nov 2023        ACE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, Islamabad

Instructor, Islamic Studies

Apr 2022- Apr 2023

 

QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY, Doha

Assistant Librarian

Nov 2022- Dec 2022

 

FIFA TV LEGACY PROGRAMME, Doha

Commentary Assistant

Jul- Sep 2018

 

THE SEEK FOUNDATION (NGO), Lahore

Intern

 

 

  1. Naz, Sabah, and Rimsha Khalid. “Analyzing the Economic Empowerment of Pakistani Women in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah: A Review of Global Gender Gap Reports(2015-2022).”Al-Qamar, vol.8, no.5, 2026, pp. 183-198.
  2. Khalid, Rimsha, and Sabah Naz. “The Djenné Mosque: Form, Function and Architecture.” Al-Qamar, vol.8, no.4, 2025, pp. 75-90.
  3. Naz, Sabah , and Rimsha Khalid. “Haram Foods and their Socio-economic Impacts: An Analytical Study in the Light of the Quran and Hadith.” Advance Social Science Archive Journal, vol,3, no.1, 2025, pp. 1687-1694.
  4. Khalid, Rimsha. “A Typological Study of West African Mosque Djenné, Mali.” Astrolabe, vol. 1, no. 5, Fall 2023, pp. 18-31.

    Conference Papers    

  5. Paper Presentation: “Educators as change makers: Shaping a Generation towards Peace and Understanding in Pakistani Society”. International Narowal Peace Dialogue 2026, 6 May 2026, University of Narowal.
  6. Paper Presentation: “Raising Digital Citizens with Character: Parenting in the Footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)”. International Seerat un Nabi Conference, 19-20 May 2026, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak.
  7. Paper Presentation: “Architectural Adaptations in the Djenne Mosque: Balancing Universal Forms and Local Influences.”       4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture,6 November 2025, Istanbul Technical University.
  8. Paper Presentation: “Islam, Identity and the Career Dilemma: Traditional Values vs Modern Approaches to Womens’ Roles in Contemporary Muslim Households.” International Symposium on the Empowerment of Women and Families, 23 October 2025, Duzce University Istanbul.
  9. Paper Presentation: “Spirituality and Religiosity in the Transgender Community in the Context of Pakistani Society.” 8th International Seerah Conference, 20 February 2025, Government Women College Sialkot.
  10. Paper Presenation: "Restoring Work Life Balance: An Islamic Perspective on Combatting the Factory Syndrome". International Conference Women Wellbeing Program, Riphah International University, Islamabad, 26 October, 2024.

 Islamic Architecture and Urban Planning of Islamic Cities

 

Education

March 2023

2021 - 2023

 

 

2020-2022

RESEARCH GRANT, OXFORD UNIVERSITY UK

MS IN ISLAMIC ART, ARCHITECTURE AND URBANISM

Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU), Qatar

CGPA: 3.90/4.00

MPHIL IN ISLAMIC STUDIES

Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

CGPA: 3.81/4.00

2016 - 2020

BACHELORS IN ISLAMIC STUDIES (Gold Medalist)

Government College University, Lahore, Pakistan

2013 - 2015

HSSC (Pre-Medical)

FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan

2011 - 2013

SSC (Science)

FBISE, Islamabad, Pakistan

Experience

Feb 2024- Present     LECTURER

National University of Modern Languages, Islamabad

 

Sep-Nov 2023        ACE INTERNATIONAL ACADEMY, Islamabad

Instructor, Islamic Studies

Apr 2022- Apr 2023

 

QATAR NATIONAL LIBRARY, Doha

Assistant Librarian

Nov 2022- Dec 2022

 

FIFA TV LEGACY PROGRAMME, Doha

Commentary Assistant

Jul- Sep 2018

 

THE SEEK FOUNDATION (NGO), Lahore

Intern

 

 

Publications

  1. Naz, Sabah, and Rimsha Khalid. “Analyzing the Economic Empowerment of Pakistani Women in the Light of the Prophetic Seerah: A Review of Global Gender Gap Reports(2015-2022).”Al-Qamar, vol.8, no.5, 2026, pp. 183-198.
  2. Khalid, Rimsha, and Sabah Naz. “The Djenné Mosque: Form, Function and Architecture.” Al-Qamar, vol.8, no.4, 2025, pp. 75-90.
  3. Naz, Sabah , and Rimsha Khalid. “Haram Foods and their Socio-economic Impacts: An Analytical Study in the Light of the Quran and Hadith.” Advance Social Science Archive Journal, vol,3, no.1, 2025, pp. 1687-1694.
  4. Khalid, Rimsha. “A Typological Study of West African Mosque Djenné, Mali.” Astrolabe, vol. 1, no. 5, Fall 2023, pp. 18-31.

    Conference Papers    

  5. Paper Presentation: “Educators as change makers: Shaping a Generation towards Peace and Understanding in Pakistani Society”. International Narowal Peace Dialogue 2026, 6 May 2026, University of Narowal.
  6. Paper Presentation: “Raising Digital Citizens with Character: Parenting in the Footsteps of the Prophet Muhammad (S.A.W)”. International Seerat un Nabi Conference, 19-20 May 2026, Khushal Khan Khattak University, Karak.
  7. Paper Presentation: “Architectural Adaptations in the Djenne Mosque: Balancing Universal Forms and Local Influences.”       4th International Conference on Mosque Architecture,6 November 2025, Istanbul Technical University.
  8. Paper Presentation: “Islam, Identity and the Career Dilemma: Traditional Values vs Modern Approaches to Womens’ Roles in Contemporary Muslim Households.” International Symposium on the Empowerment of Women and Families, 23 October 2025, Duzce University Istanbul.
  9. Paper Presentation: “Spirituality and Religiosity in the Transgender Community in the Context of Pakistani Society.” 8th International Seerah Conference, 20 February 2025, Government Women College Sialkot.
  10. Paper Presenation: "Restoring Work Life Balance: An Islamic Perspective on Combatting the Factory Syndrome". International Conference Women Wellbeing Program, Riphah International University, Islamabad, 26 October, 2024.

Interests

 Islamic Architecture and Urban Planning of Islamic Cities