In 1988, he was appointed as a principal lecturer at Manchester Metropolitan University, where he coordinated multicultural education and taught Indian history.
[1][3] Avari retired in 2003 and subsequently held the position of Honorary Research Fellow at the Manchester Metropolitan University.
[5] Muhammad Mughal of Durham University also noted that Avari's account was based on the work of well-known historians.
[5][6] Islamic Civilization in South Asia Francis Robinson of Royal Holloway called Islamic Civilization in South Asia a story extremely well told, stating that, working in heavily contested areas of history, Avari provided a well-balanced exposition.
He pointed out that the book sheds light on the peace-loving and multicultural aspects of South Asian Muslims, which are often overlooked in political rhetoric.