AL RAQIM

اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں داعی کے اوصاف اور عصرِ حاضر میں ان کی عملی جہات

Hafiz Tayyab Saleem — 2025-04-04

The role of a Dā‘ī (Islamic preacher or inviter to Islam) has always been central to the spread and understanding of Islam. Rooted in the teachings of the Qur’an, the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, and the legacy of the rightly guided scholars, the mission of a Dā‘ī is not merely to convey information but to transform hearts and societies through wisdom, character, and relevance. This research explores the essential attributes of a Dā‘ī as derived from Islamic sources, emphasizing qualities such as sincerity (ikhlās), patience (ṣabr), wisdom (ḥikmah), compassion, eloquence, and moral integrity. These traits are not only foundational for effective communication but also serve as a bridge between Islamic values and the complex realities of the modern world.

In today’s rapidly evolving socio-cultural landscape, a Dā‘ī faces unique challenges—secularism, pluralism, media influence, and youth disengagement—necessitating a nuanced and contextual approach to Da‘wah. This study analyzes how the classical traits of a Dā‘ī can be practically applied in contemporary contexts, including digital media, interfaith dialogue, academic institutions, and multicultural societies. Through a qualitative approach, the research draws upon classical texts, modern scholarly discourse, and real-world case studies to propose a balanced framework for Da‘wah in the 21st century.

Ultimately, the study aims to highlight how the timeless principles of Islamic Da‘wah, when combined with contextual awareness and strategic insight, can effectively guide Muslims in fulfilling their prophetic responsibility in the modern world.

حفظان صحت کے لیے شہد کی اہمیت اور جدید طبی نقطہ ہائے نظر:صحیح بخاری کے تناظر میں

Dr. Ahsan Ul Haq — 2025-04-04

Honey is a blessing from Allah Almighty. It is not only a nutritious food but also a unique and powerful medicine. Recognizing its significance, the Prophet Muhammad (peace and blessings of Allah be upon him) not only recommended its use but also consumed it regularly. According to the latest research, honey contains essential nutrients such as calcium, zinc, phosphorus, potassium, riboflavin, and niacin, making it a complete natural remedy. This analytical research aims to highlight the importance and contemporary applications of Sahih al-Bukhari's Kitāb al-Ṭibb (Book of Medicine) in medical practice. This study is highly significant as it serves as a guide for the community in understanding and exploring the remarkable healing properties of honey for human health. The primary objective is to raise awareness about its potential health benefits in light of the teachings of the Qurʾān and Sunnah, insights from Islamic scholars, and modern medical perspectives.The key research question of this article is: What is the significance of honey in Sahih al-Bukhari and how do Islamic scholars and modern science interpret its medicinal benefits? For which diseases is honey considered essential?The research methodology is descriptive and analytical, and the paper is enriched with findings, recommendations, and a comprehensive conclusion.

حافظ ابنِ حجر عسقلانی ؒ کا نظریہ قراءت ’’فتح الباری ‘‘ کے تناظر میں:ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Dr. Ahsan Ul Haq — 2025-04-04

For the convenience of the Muslim Ummah, Allāh Almighty has revealed His great book Qurʾān on “sabʿah aḥruf” (seven letters). All these recitations are definitively and surely the Qurʾān. And the whole Ummah is unanimous on this matter that the present “Qirāʾāt ʿAsharah” are among the “Sabʿah Aḥruf” and they are accepted by the Ummah. Since the knowledge of Qirāʾāt is a magnificent knowledge, therefore, in every age, the religious scholars of the Ummah have argued in their own way about the proof and defense of Qirāʾāt.

The scholars of Sunnah have established permanent chapters in their books. In particular, Imām Muḥammad bin Ismāʿīl al-Bukhārī has brought eight Aḥādīth under the book Kitāb al-Faḍāʾil, and other chapters in Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī, which serve as a clear argument for his strong position regarding recitation. Similarly, the commentators of ḥadīth have also explained this point of view. Ḥāfiẓ Ibn Ḥajar al-ʿAsqalānī is one of the greatest supporters of Qirāʾāt al-Mutawātirah. He has stated his firm position on the ḥadīth of Sabʿah Aḥruf in Fatḥ al-Bārī, Sharḥ Ṣaḥīḥ al-Bukhārī. He has also described the viewpoints of various scholars.

In this article, a full effort will be made to prove his position with arguments and details. The research style of the paper is descriptive and analytical. The paper is decorated with findings, recommendations, and summary and conclusion.

آیت اللہ العظمیٰ ناصر مکارم شیرازی: حیات و خدمات کا علمی جائزہ

Naheed Akhtar Soomro — 2025-04-04

This research article presents a comprehensive study of Āyat Ullāh al Uẓmā Nāṣir Makāram Shīrāzī, a pivotal figure in the history of Shiite Islam and Iranian socio-political thought. Renowned for his issuance of the famous tobacco fatwā, Āyatullāh Shirāzī played a crucial role in shaping religious resistance to colonial and imperial pressures in the 19th century. The paper explores his early life, scholarly background, and his ascent as a marjaʿ-e-taqlīd (source of emulation). It analyzes his political stance, especially his influence on anti-colonial movements and the integration of religious authority in public life. By examining historical texts and accounts from his contemporaries, this article highlights the enduring legacy of Āyatullāh Shirāzī in the spheres of fiqh, theology, and political activism. His contributions exemplify the dynamic role of religious leadership in socio-political contexts, bridging traditional Islamic thought with emerging modern challenges. Drawing upon primary sources and contemporary accounts, the study highlights his jurisprudential contributions and his strategic use of religious decrees to affect real-world change. It presents Allāmā Shirāzī as a figure who not only preserved Islamic legal traditions but also redefined the role of the ʿulamāʾ in modern political life.

اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں معاصر سماجی مسائل کا حل: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Sufian Ahmed Khan — 2025-04-04

This research presents an analytical study of contemporary social issues in the light of Islamic teachings. The modern world is facing a range of moral, economic, and social crises, including divorce, suicide, drug addiction, the breakdown of the family system, homosexuality, racial discrimination, and poverty. These problems have significantly impacted individuals and society as a whole. The primary aim of this study is to explore how Islamic teachings provide a holistic and effective framework for addressing these challenges and to demonstrate how the Islamic way of life can contribute to the formation of a balanced, peaceful, and dignified society.The study investigates Islamic solutions through the lens of the Qur’ān, Sunnah, jurisprudential principles, and the Prophetic Sīrah. Islamic societal values, such as justice, brotherhood, modesty, chastity, charity, and enjoining good while forbidding evil are examined as foundational principles for resolving social crises and promoting spiritual and moral development. This research adopts a theoretical, analytical, and partially comparative methodology, including a comparison between modern social theories and the Islamic worldview. The findings indicate that Islamic teachings offer comprehensive, practical, and long-term solutions to modern social issues, addressing the needs of individuals, families, and society at large.

Muslim Contributions to the Cure of Smallpox: An Analytical Study of Al-Rāzī’s Medical Legacy

Bela Monis Mughal — 2025-04-04

Smallpox, an epidemic disease with unknown origins, first appeared around 10,000 BCE in Indian subcontinent or north eastern Africa. It spread to Europe and the Islamic world, causing significant death, particularly for children. European explorers brought it to the Americas, causing disastrous consequences. The Variola virus is the source of the highly contagious smallpox disease. Smallpox disease which causes fever, exhaustion, and a characteristic skin rash that develops into pus-filled blisters, has a high death rate and has historically caused a great deal of morbidity and mortality. It had affected people of every era. In ancient times, religious figures were also afflicted with the epidemic disease which according to the historians and medical professionals was small pox disease. Variolation was used in Asia before vaccination. The primary means of disease transmission are respiratory droplets and direct contact with contaminated things or diseased people. The purpose of conducting research is to find the history and nature of epidemic small pox disease that had affected. Also, Al-Rāzī’s being a medical professional its work and findings on the epidemic small pox disease. The research also finds the contributions of the personalities in the ways developed for eradicating and getting rid of the deadly epidemic small pox disease. The methodology adopted for conducting this research is qualitative. Both the primary and the secondary sources are used for carrying out the research. The reader will come to know that by creating a vaccine against an epidemic smallpox using material from cowpox lesions, Edward Jenner invented vaccination. In 1980, the WHO proclaimed epidemic smallpox disease to be extinct. One of the biggest triumphs in the field of public health is the elimination of smallpox disease. Al-Rāzī, a prominent figure in measles and smallpox diagnosis, first differentiated between the two diseases in his book ‘Kitab Al-Judarī wa al-Ḥaṣba’, establishing the foundation for differential diagnosis in medicine. Epidemics in Islam are seen as tests for believers.

Sharī‘ah and Modern Legal Systems: A Comparative Study of Divine and Secular Law in the Contemporary World

Dr. Jahanzib Rana — 2025-04-04

This paper presents a critical comparative analysis between Islamic Shari‘ah and man-made legal systems, emphasizing the divine origin, permanence, and moral superiority of Shari‘ah over secular jurisprudence. It challenges the growing inclination among certain segments of the Muslim intelligentsia to regard secular legal frameworks as inherently superior, exposing this attitude as a symptom of intellectual subjugation and cultural inferiority. The authors argue that, while Islamic Shari‘ah particularly in its codified juristic form may encounter procedural challenges akin to positive law, its revealed foundation provides it with a transcendent legitimacy that cannot be matched by man-made laws rooted in historical contingencies like Roman jurisprudence. The article explores Qur’anic and Prophetic evidence to establish that legislation is a divine prerogative and that any attempt to replace or parallel it with human constructs constitutes a violation of tawḥīd. Moreover, it underscores that Shar‘i laws are neither obsolete nor contextually rigid but are instead designed to serve as a universal and enduring moral-legal code until the Day of Judgment. Through exegetical references, prophetic traditions, and insights from classical and modern scholars, the article affirms that true faith (īmān) necessitates complete submission to divine legislation, and that any deviation toward ṭāghūt or secular authority undermines the very foundation of Islamic belief and identity.