معجزہ کی تفہیم: اصول ومبادی کا تحقیقی جائزہ

M. Mudasar Rasool Raza, Prof. Dr. Humayun Abbas — Wed, 07 May 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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

Muhammad Azan, Dr. Hafiz Syed Mubshar Hussain Kazmi — Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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.

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معجزہ کی تفہیم: اصول ومبادی کا تحقیقی جائزہ

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