Anwar-al-Sirah

معجزہ کی تفہیم: اصول ومبادی کا تحقیقی جائزہ

M. Mudasar Rasool Raza — 2025-05-07

Allah Almighty created humanity for the purpose of worship and appointed prophets for their guidance. This chain of prophethood continued from Prophet Adam (peace be upon him) to Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), who is regarded as the Seal of the Prophets. With his arrival, this chain of prophethood came to an end. Since Allah chose prophets from among humankind, when individuals who appeared similar to people made claims of prophethood, it was only natural for them to demand evidence for the truthfulness of such claims. To affirm the validity of these claims and to highlight the greatness of the prophets, Allah manifested extraordinary events through them, which are known as miracles. In religious literature, the miracles of the prophets hold particular significance. This is why various aspects of these miracles have been discussed in all Islamic sources. In this research paper, I have focused on the fundamental issues related to the understanding of miracles, aiming to shed light on the definitions, conditions, and synonyms of miracles as articulated by both early and later scholars. This analysis will not only help in adopting a comprehensive stance in light of differing opinions but also clarify the importance of this topic and familiarize readers with the research conducted on it.

مکی و مدنی مواخات اور جدید اسلامی معاشرتی تنظیم کی تشکیل

Sumaira Ashraf — 2025-06-23

For the welfare and improvement of the human race, various instructions and ideas have been presented since the beginning of the world, based on which the purpose of the creation of humanity has been clear. Allah Almighty has sent His Prophets and Messengers for this purpose. And assigned to them the task of the unity of the world, which they performed in the best way for the promotion of world peace, but the great success achieved as a result of the efforts of Prophet Muhammad Mustafaﷺ, is unprecedented in history. Among the measures taken by the Prophet ﷺ for the peace of the world is the relationship of brotherhood, which is a reflection of the character and teachings of the Prophet ﷺ. The basis of brotherhood established by the Prophetﷺ is the relationship of faith between people, on the other hand, all the foundations of brotherhood are the weakest and have a limited scope.
The main motivation of the Muwakhat relationship, whether Makki or Madani, was to highlight the potential of Muslims and make them active citizens of the society so that they could perform their duties as peaceful citizens by utilizing their abilities. Contract of Muwakhat awakened such a spirit of unity and unity among the Muslims that they were considered as the great power of their time. With this thought of the Prophet, the society found an excellent system under which in the early golden age of Islam, Islamic in all respects. The foundations could be strengthened and this theory of thought will remain a torch for the security of world peace for the rest of the world.

اشتہار کی شرعی حیثیت سیرت النبیﷺ کی روشنی میں

Dr. Shahab Naimat Khan — 2025-06-30

This research article explores the concept and historical foundation of advertising in Islam, with particular emphasis on its presence and application during the era of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). While advertising is commonly perceived as a modern commercial phenomenon, this study highlights that various forms of announcements, proclamations, and public information strategies were employed in the early Islamic period for social, religious, and economic purposes. Drawing on classical Islamic sources, especially the Prophetic traditions and Seerah literature, the paper investigates how announcements were used to disseminate messages, promote trade, declare public warnings, and organize communal activities. The paper concludes by suggesting guidelines for developing ethical advertising standards in the light of Prophetic teachings.

منتخب اردو کتب میں منعکس اخلاق نبوی: ایک موضوعاتی وتجزیاتی مطالعہ

Dr. Yasir Arfat — 2025-06-30

This article deals with the concept of Akhlaq-e-Nabawi (Prophetic Ethics) based on selected Urdu literature. The moral conduct of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) holds a central place in Islamic thought, as emphasized in the Quran: “Indeed, you are upon the highest standard of character” (Al-Qalam: 4). The article highlights the significance of prophetic ethics and the extensive documentation found in Urdu literature, which serves as a crucial source for understanding this aspect of the Prophet’s life. The study presents an annotated bibliography of key Urdu works on Prophetic ethics, spanning classical texts to contemporary writings. Selected publications are studied based on their structure, content, methodology, and scholarly contributions. Notable works such as Akhlaq-e-Rasool by Ikhlaq Hussain Qasmi, Akhlaq-e-Muhammadi by Saeed Ahmed Farooqi, and Akhlaq-e-Nabawi compiled by Hakeem Muhammad Saeed are critically examined. The article explores the moral, social, and political dimensions of the Prophet’s ethics, addressing core values such as truthfulness, justice, compassion, and humility. By reviewing these Urdu writings, the study contributes to the understanding and dissemination of Islamic ethics, encouraging contemporary scholars to explore further this essential aspect of Seerat-un-Nabi (Prophetic Biography).

خطبہ حجۃ الوداع کا مصداق، انسانی حقوق سے متعلق مضامین کی قرآنی تائید اور انسانی تاریخ کی روشنی میں سماج پر اس کے اثرات کا علمی جائزہ

Dr. Javed Iqbal — 2025-06-30

This research examines the varying narrations regarding the Farewell Sermon (Khutbah Hajjatul Wida') of the Rasool ﷺ, where different locations and days are mentioned — such as the day before Yawm al-Tarwiyah, Yawm al-Arafah, Yawm al-Nahr, and the middle days of Tashreeq. A critical evaluation of these traditions reveals that the Farewell Sermon is best understood as a "comprehensive set of instructions" delivered during the Prophet’s final pilgrimage. Although many hadith scholars, biographers, and historians have recorded narrations related to the Farewell Sermon, their accounts include weak, unauthenticated, and historically inaccurate reports — some of which pertain to earlier events yet are mistakenly associated with the Farewell Pilgrimage. In this research, only authentic and widely accepted narrations from reputable hadith and Seerah sources have been selected, focusing exclusively on the human rights aspects presented within the sermon. Given the global discourse on human rights, it is crucial to address certain areas where Islamic legal principles are often perceived to conflict with modern human rights frameworks — such as punishments for apostasy, consensual adultery, and the implementation of Hudood and Qisas laws. This divergence primarily stems from the difference in sources: secular laws are rooted in materialism, absolute rationalism, and societal desires, whereas Islamic Shariah is founded upon divine revelation, scholarly consensus, the objectives of Shariah, sound intellect, and recognized Islamic customs. This study aims to highlight the distinct philosophical bases underlying Islamic and secular conceptions of human rights.

ریاستِ مدینہ کی معاشی بنیادوں کا قیام منہجِ نبوی ﷺ کے تناظر میں ایک تحقیقی مطالعہ

Muhammad Saif Ullah Khalid — 2025-06-30

When the Prophet Muhammad ﷺ laid the foundations of the Islamic state in Madinah, he demonstrated a profound understanding of the essential role that a stable economy plays in ensuring the strength and sustainability of any political system. He did not merely acknowledge the economic dimension of state-building but actively structured it in accordance with the principles of Islamic law, aiming to establish a system that served the collective welfare of society. A central feature of his economic vision was to make the economy subservient to the needs of the community, rather than reducing the community to a tool for economic gain. The primary objective of this research is to explore the Prophet’s ﷺ strategic approach in building and activating the economic base of the Islamic state in Madinah. It seeks to highlight how, through wisdom and foresight, he initiated the foundation of a just and exemplary economic order. One of his earliest practical measures—following the construction of the mosque—was the establishment of a free and independent market for Muslims. This move effectively challenged and diminished the economic monopoly previously held by the Jewish tribes of Madinah. The Prophet ﷺ introduced comprehensive ethical and regulatory guidelines to govern the marketplace, rooted in values such as honesty, transparency, and justice. These principles elevated economic activity beyond mere material pursuit, infusing it with a moral and spiritual ethos. Thus, the economic foundations laid during the Prophet’s ﷺ time became the cornerstone of a broader transformative vision, ultimately shaping the Islamic model of socio-economic justice for generations to come.

Biographical Writing (Seerat Nigari) in the Period 1526–1857: A Research Study on Non-Muslim Writers of the Prophet's Life

Muhammad Azam — 2025-06-05

The Mughal era, spanning from 1526 to 1857, was a golden age of intellectual and literary achievement in the Indian subcontinent. This period witnessed a remarkable confluence of cultures, where not only Muslim scholars but also non-Muslim writers contributed significantly to the intellectual landscape. Among these contributions, the biographical writings on the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) by non-Muslim authors stand out. These authors, including Hindus, Sikhs, and others, transcended religious biases to study and document the life of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the teachings of Islam. Their works, such as those by Lal Chand Amar Din Jagtiani, Amar Lal Wassan Mal Hangorani, Jethmal Parsram Guljarani, Shrad Seh Prakash, J.S. Dara, Lakshan Prashad, Sundar Lal, Gobind Ram Sethi Shad, and Lajpat Rai, highlight the rich cultural and religious diversity of the Mughal era. These writings not only reflect the ethos of mutual respect and intellectual dialogue but also serve as important historical records. By celebrating the Prophet’s virtues and Islamic teachings, these authors demonstrated fairness and openness, leaving a legacy of interfaith understanding that is relevant even today.