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Islam has given complete guidance regarding clothing and physical appearance of women. Clothing has a significant role in woman interaction because proper dressing, prohibit immorality in society. Quran and Sunnah have clearly emphasis the extent of cover for both genders. It indicates that interaction between men and women should be in proper manners while both genders are wearing clothes providing cover to the extent describe in Quran and Sunnah. This matter must be deleted proactively to maintain peace and harmony among the members of Muslim society. This article covers the Islamic guideline about the Muslim woman's dress in the light of Quran and Sunnah of the Holy Prophet (SAW). This paper also covers those agreed upon guideline about the dress of Muslim woman. The four important requirements of dress are pointed out in this article are: extent of covering, haziness, looseness and all cover appearance. It is important that Muslim society should understand the reason behind these requirements prescribed by the Quran and Sunnah. This paper stresses upon the realization and understanding of Islamic guidelines about dress of Muslim woman which would help our society to fulfill its objectives and gain benefits from implementations.
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زینب شفاعت July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Clothing, Dressing, Quran, Sunnah, مسلم خواتین
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The methodology of practicing the various forms of spiritual healing, is referred to as “Ruqyah”, this tradition is as ancient as the religion itself. The belief of using divine spiritual energy to counteract the negative & sometimes satanic forces within Allah’s (SWT) creation has always been a recognized science with our illustrious tradition. As a matter of fact it was the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) who affirmed the existence of black magic (sehr), evil eye (al-ayn), jinns (creation created from fire) & the destructive force of envy (hassad). The Messenger (PBUH) equipped His nation with the necessary means to counteract such influences through his blessed practices, (Sunnah) which has been passed down as continuous river of mercy from one generation to the next. But unfortunately we observe in Pakistani Society, that people are using this term in a negative way saying themselves Aamil (Spiritual Healer), and causing negative propagation about Islam and it’s concept of “Ruqyah” ( spiritual healing).
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حافظ احمد حماد, محمد کاشف نصیر July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Black magic, Evil eye, Ruqyah, Sehr, Spiritual healing
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This paper deals about Reformist and Jihadi Struggle of Syed Ahmed Shaheed. Syed Ahmed Shaheed was born in Utarpardesh (India) in 1786 AD. He was fond of horse riding and physical exercise since his childhood. He remained under the supervision of Shah Abdul Aziz & Shah Abdul Qadir, through which he spread the teachings of Shah Walliullah. At that time politically sub-continent was under the authority’s sway of British, and Sikhs in Panjab, socially Muslims were trapped in Shrik and Bidiat. He took practical steps weaken such meaningless and traditional practices by the dawah and preaching and started Jihad against the amines of Islam. He founded an Islamic state based on true spirits of its teachings. Foes couldn’t sustain such measures. He was betrayed by the hypocrites, hatched many conspiracies against him. Sayed sahib waged a decisive battle against Shar sinjh son of Ranjit singh and laid his life there in 1831 AD. In this paper some revolutionary steps of Syed Ahmed Shaheed’s are discussed.
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خیر محمد آصف میمن July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Balakot, Preaching, Sikh Struggle, Syed Ahmed Shaheed, جہاد
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The chapter of Individual ownership has always been a bone of contention between Islam and Socialism. Socialism accepts the man's individual ownership on consumable goods but doesn't consider the same for factors of production i.e. land and factories etc. On the other hand, Islam recognizes and accepts the individual ownership on both consumable goods and factors of production. However, Islam has also made a legal system for the rightful use of this individual ownership. Under this legal system, the owner of a factory cannot shut it down by his own will. If the products of this factory are a necessity for general masses and shutting it down is causing trouble for them, the government will force the owner to open the factory for benefit of general masses
The individual ownership on consumable goods and factors of production has existed during the periods of all Prophets of Al Mighty Allah. No Prophet has denied this. The same was done during the life of Prophet Muhammad, before prophet hood and afterwards. Had the important issue of individual ownership of consumable goods and factors of production not valid in Islam, it would certainly have been described in detail in the discussion of lawful and forbidden in Islam. The true reason for giving goods and factors of production in the individual ownership was that a man will increase them through his efforts and grow in the commercial field which will result in benefit of people and country.
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محمد اسحاق July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Consumable goods, Islam, Ownership, Socialism
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This study is done to explore and highlight ‘The Characteristics of Islamic political philosophy’ as enunciated by Quran and Hadith. According to Islamic political thought, Almighty Allah is the lord of the whole universe. He is not only creator of the universe, He also possesses the absolute sovereignty over it. Nothing is out of His command. His orders are to be obeyed. He has the power of legislation for mankind. In an Islamic state all, His sovereignty over the mankind is to be reflected in the law of the land. The prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H) is His last and final messenger, has the lawful authority to elaborate and explain the injunction of Quran. The Muslim follow the prophet’s sunnah as he is, according to Quran, the final authority in all disputes which may arise amongst them time to time. The Muslim are required to surrender themselves to the judgment of the Prophet heartily. In the following lines all those aspects of Islamic political philosophy are discussed which explain the nature of an Islamic state. ‘The unique character of Islamic political philosophy’ is the universality, i.e, it is today as practicable in a modern Muslim state as it was practicable fourteen hundred years ago by Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) in the state of Medina.
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ثمر سلطانہ, سید ذاکر شاہ July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Hadith, Islamic political philosophy, Islamic State, Last messenger, Law of land, Quran, Sovereignty of Allah, Sunnah
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Ayyub Sabir may be considered one of those Muslim-thinkers who performed thier literary efforts for the betterment of Islam. He was a famous poet, prose writer and columnist of Khyber Pakhtoon Khwa. He has performed literary services in Urdu and Pashto literature. Although he has command in every field of literature, yet his religious poetry is much popular as compared to the other fields of literature. This article is entirely related to the Islamic thoughts of Ayyub Sabir. He has decorated his poems with Islamic thoughts. This article communicates the analytical study of promotion of Naat. Its contextual meaning with reference to Islamic literature is to cover all aspects of the life of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The importance of Hadith and Seerah, has also been considered in this article. No doubt Ayyub Sabir is a multifaceted writer; however he has given his much time to his poetry and prpose writing for the progress of Islam. He has described remarkable beliefs of Islam in his poetry. He wrote in his Naats that Quran explains every aspect of the life of our Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). This article shows that the life of our prophet (PBUH) is a mercy unto the whole mankind and the universe. Ayyub Sabir says that the life of Holy prophet (PBUH) is the epitome of tolerance, forgiveness, patience and compassion.
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نارائن لال July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Ayyub Sabir, Islamic literature, Kohat, Muslim, Poet, Writer
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Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Yaqoob Sharrudi, also known as sheikh sharrudi; was a religious saint, preacher, researcher, mystic and imam. In this research paper work of Sheikh Sharrudi is elaborated in a sophisticated manner, especially concept of prayer in Islam. His numerous works were written in Brohvi and Balochi and then translated into Urdu, Arabic, pashtu and many other languages. He had not only worked for the renaissance of Islam but also propagated the "true Islam", a remedy for the weakness from which Islam had suffered over the centuries. He believed that was essential for Islam and it was necessary to institute sharia and preserve Islamic culture from the evils of secularism, nationalism. He has published booklet versions of lectures on quran and science, fiqh, Balochi literature, and many others books on eminent issue. Although! he has publicly disclaimed sectarianism in Islam.
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باز محمد, شبیر احمد July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Brohvi and Balochi, Concept of prayer, Kashful-Quran, Muhammad Yaqoob Sharrudi, Sheikh sharrudi
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Family Business is the one of most popular kinds of business in this era. It is a major topic of discussion, study and research now days. That's why it is necessary and important that we review it in the worldwide and Pakistani context. We have to analyze its issues and problems. Because it is very clear that this kind of business is very beneficial for the beloved country. Estimates show that about 85 percent of businesses in the European Union and 90 percent of US businesses are family controlled.
Worldwide family businesses account for approximately 75 percent of the top 100 companies. However, it is worth mentioning that Family Businesses usually fail to reach some stage and does not run for a long time. Therefore, it is important to review the reasons for continuing this useful business by reviewing these reasons which lead to failure. In this article, such an initial effort has been made to review the factors that take Family Business to the path of failure.
There are two parts of the article: In the beginning, the basics of Family Business have been mentioned, and after that, a selection of important issues and solutions has been presented. Some of the mentioned issues are related to management, while others are related to Sharia guidance. Hopefully, this writing experience will cover the most important aspects of the topic.
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محمد اسماعیل عارفی, محمد عمر فاروق July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Documentation, Family Business, Inheritance, Management, Partnership
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Education has always played a pivotal role in the development of the nations, Islam has specifically called its followers for the procurement of knowledge. The history testifies with the examples of great inventions and deeds performed by the great Muslims scientists in the different fields of knowledge i-e. religion science, medicine, engineering and geography etc. Acquiring education in the fundamental right of the common people and it can never be fulfilled until the support of the ruler of the state. The age of the caliphate Umar (R.A) is regarded as the golden period of history, when Islamic state fast expended and vast areas included in the Islamic domain, spreading education in the state is the prime responsibility of the ruler of the state. It is the prominent feature of the caliphate Umar (R.A) that he ruled the Islamic state with the best possible system of administration with innovation. He established the network of schools with teacher in all the nooks and corners of the state for the betterment of the masses.
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خالد رسول, محمد انور خان July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Caliph Umar (R.A), Curriculum, Education, Islamic laws, Publication, Quran
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Ikhtilaf, which means a difference of opinion and diversity of views, especially among the experts of Islamic law, is widely recognized in Islamic tradition as a natural phenomenon. In its meaning of ‘diversity’, ikhtilaf is also a recurring theme in the Qur’an, with references to the diverse phenomena of nature and diversity as a sign of God and proof of God’s existence and creation. According to a saying of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), diversity among the Muslim people is a blessing. Since the beginning of the development of fiqh, ikhtilaf among the jurists not only existed but was also respected.
In Islamic jurisprudence, Fiqhi ikhtilaf (disagreement among the jurists and Islamic Law) is one of the most frequently discussed subjects, yet current studies of Islamic law generally ignore its implications for the development of fiqha and its relevance for law reform in the modern context. It is neither possible nor advisable to analyze the doctrine of ikhtilaf al-fuqaha in detail in this short space. Therefore, we aims to underscore the significance of ikhtilaf al-fuqaha as a rich source for understanding the development of the Islamic legal tradition. In this paper will try to discuss about the limits and limitations of the Fiqhi Disagreements.
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سید باچا آغا, لیمہ محمود July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Difference of opinion, Diversity, Islamic jurisprudence, Islamic laws, Limits and limitations
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Imam Razi declares the Holy Quran to be a miracle on account of its unique coherence and cohesion. For the first time in the history of Quranic exegesis, he made a subject of the mutual juxtaposition of Quranic words, sentences, verses and surahs such discussions on the Quranic cohesion as are related to literary and communicative aspects such as metaphor, simile, allusion and syntax. Similarly, he demonstrated the Quranic cohesiveness by beautifully applying the rules and regulations of rhetoric on the verses of the Holy Quran. Such forms of coherence and cohesion did he adopt as can be declared as the fundamentals of the idea of the Quranic cohesion. In this regard, this article is the first such comprehensive study of the Tafseer e Kabir.
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آصف جاوید, سیف اللہ July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Coherence, Exegesis, Imam Razi, Quran, Tafseer e Kabir
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This study is carried out to verify certain references of the book titled “Quaid-e-Azam Challenge Secularism” (Urdu) compiled by Azad bin Haider. Reading of the book is worth to understand the propaganda of certain quarters, with vested interests, who intend to confuse the people of Pakistan especially the young generation about its Islamic ideological roots. Azad bin Haider has done a great service by compiling an encyclopaedic volume of Quaid’s views supported by authentic references to refute all the arguments of so called progressive elements who are overpowered by the western thoughts and continuously poison the minds of general public on the issue. In the book the reference regarding the relations of Quaid-e-Azam and Syed Abu-al-Ala Mawdudi struck the mind of writer of this article. This study revealed that the author has based the impression of bitter rivalry among both diehard advocates of establishment of an Islamic state in Pakistan by misinterpretation of their differences and ignoring the commonalities of their thoughts. It found, that although there were differences among both great leaders but they kept them under check, refuted jointly, the powerful propaganda of Hindus and nationalist Muslim leaders of United Nationalism (Muttahida Qaumiyat), complemented greatly the efforts of each other to secure and build Pakistan as an Islamic state based on the principles of Quran and Sunnah.
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رانا محمد رفیع July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Islamic Ideology, Muslaman awer Siasi Kasmakash, Muttahida Qaumiyat, Quaid-e-Azam, Syed Mawdudi, Tarjaman-ul-Quran, سیکولرازم
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The title of article "Critical study of contradiction in the Anti-Islamic western concept of equality" is studying the concept of equality, as the term of 'equality' seems to be good and attractive but the question is that is it practically possible? Different schools of thought have different views of equality and there is a huge disagreement between their views that which type of equality should be impose in the society. In this context Negel raises a question that, what is equality? How can it be understood? Although we know that humans cannot be completely similar they differ in their intelligence, beauty, height, strength, hair color, birth place and in many other issues. According to Collins dictionary of philosophy equality means similarity, for example, equality in opportunities, equality in earning, and equality in rights e.t.c. On the other hand absolute equality means equality in all conditions. According to Cambridge dictionary, equality is the right of different groups of people to have a similar social position and receive the same treatment. Amyrta Sen presents an example for equality that, if the incomes of every person would be equal then that would be an unequal situation because every person performs different task. According to ex-president of American Political Science Association Professor Dowell, it won't be useful if equality would be made standard.Actually in Western philosophy, concept of equality has been divided into two types;(1)Absolute equality (2)Conditional equality. An analysis and critical view in this perspective has been given in the following article so that the actual concept and term of equality could be understood.
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محمد کاشف, نوید اقبال انصاری July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Concept of equality, Diversity of equality, Equality vs freedom, Problem of equality, Variablity of equality
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This obituary aims at providing a brief account of an inspiring soul Waqar Ahmed Zuberi. He was a renowned Biologist and contributed much to the field through his researches. He passed away on July 2nd, 2019 was laid to rest in a graveyard of Karachi. His autobiography cum collection of brief articles Jo Dekha, Likha (Written, What I Saw) has many things to share about his early life, professional endeavors and above all love for Urdu literature and language. He advocated scientific literature through his writings. Retired from the Federal Urdu University of Arts, Sciences and Technologies, he volunteered his times to act as a guiding member of the editorial team of the HEC recognized peer-reviewed research journal Ma’arif Research Journal. He also remained among the advisory board of the biannual Tehseel, Karachi: an academic and research journal for Urdu language and literature. His endeavors deserve special mention which facilitated the Urdu knowing class studying the advanced studies of the field of Biology.
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جاوید احمد خورشید July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Editorial member, Renowned biologist, Urdu literature and language
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The book under review, Jo Dekha, Likha (loosely translated: Written, exactly what I have seen), is a collection of essays by Professor Dr Waqar Ahmed Zuberi who passed away in July this year. The book has four sections which include Urdu essays on science, personalities, literature, and miscellaneous. The section on science is replete with many interesting and informative essays, showing his innate interest in the field. The publisher Bazm-e Science Adab, Karachi was duly attracted to print the text. The writer was also its member and had long association with it. Many of its essays were read out in its regular monthly sittings held for decades in Karachi. The section on personalities shared his rich memories ranging from his family members to many professionals whom he met during his formative years and professional life. This section also evidences how he was gifted with writing lucid Urdu prose. The section on literature has many good essays on books and literary personalities. The writer and poets include Inayat Ali Khan, Nasir Shahzad, Aijaz Rehmani, Rehman Khawar, Yonus Ramz, Shaheen Habib, Rehman Kiyani, Zafar Muhammad Khan, Naeem Siddiqui and Shagufta Anjum. Its miscellaneous section is brief but sheds light on some of the burning issues of our society. Here in one of his articles, Professor Zuberi has rightly pointed out that only inspiring teacher can bring a positive and lasting change.
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Prof. Mohammad Ishaq Mansoori July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Bazm-e Science Adab, Essays on science and literature, know literary personalities
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The present study is an attempt to comprehend and gain an insight into the nature of the soul given by Ghazali. With his gigantic intellectual stature and an all-encompassing knowledge, Ghazali has exerted his influence on the Islamic thought for nearly nine centuries. Since soul is at the core of Ghazali’s philosophical outlook, so his study of soul comprises the study of its origin, its true nature, its return after body’s death, the purpose behind its creation, its union with body, its supremacy and causes of its pleasure and pain. Fundamentally, the present work focuses on the Ghazalian theory of soul and its intellectual roots with a brief analysis of the Islamic tradition which helped Ghazali to formulate his ideas. This exhilarating odyssey inside human soul will open new panoramas of meaning and contribute to the growing area of research on Islamic thought.
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Alia Ayub, Sabeen Akber, Shumaila Mazhar July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Al nafs al, Al Nafs e Ammara, Al-Nafs al-lawwama, psyche, Soul
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The term Secularism, although used frequently, is subject to a variety of meanings. Despite being a subject of criticism by many scholars, the Secularization thesis still plays an important role in defining the main academic discourse on religion. The main contention of this thesis has been the claim that as societies become more modernized, the influence of religions will dramatically decline. However, in recent times, this thesis has come under a thorough critique, due to a perceived rise in the role of religion, even in Western societies. The encounter of Secularism, as an ideology, with the Muslim world, linked mainly with the colonial project, has also been a subject of study by many scholars. The Muslim case has been considered particularly special, because of the still prominent role that religion plays in Muslim societies. Pakistan is a case in point, in that religion has been considered to be the central impetus in the formation of the country in 1947. The main aim of the present study was to determine the impact of the Secular world-view on the youth population of Pakistan. To do this, data from surveys and pre-existing literature was analyzed. The data showed that a clear majority of the youth population of Pakistan still consider religion to be an important part of their lives. Furthermore, a majority identify themselves primarily as Muslims; indicating the role that religion can play in forming a transnational identity. Thus, the Secularization thesis is not an adequate theoretical framework for understanding the dynamics of a society like Pakistan. This paper proposes that new theoretical models be formulated, which take into account cultural, religious, historical factors into account.
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Muhammad Yahya, Shahkar Aziz July 1st, 2019
Posted In: Issue 18
Tags: Islam, Islamic State, Pakistan, Religion, Secularization, Thought System, Trans-National Identity, Youth, سیکولرازم, نظریہ
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