Ulūm al-Sunnah

The Role of Metaphorical Language in the Quran: An Analysis

Lubna Iftikhar — 2025-04-28

The Quran is a work of linguistic brilliance and profound spiritual depth, using metaphorical language as a central tool to express the most complex theological, moral, and spiritual ideas. This paper explores the vital role of metaphors in the Quran; it bridges the gap between human understanding and transcendent divine realities. Quranic metaphors promote a deeper comprehension of faith, divine attributes, and moral responsibilities. These metaphors do more than explain complex theological meanings; they evoke emotional as well as intellectual responses to Allah to inspire believers toward ethical behavior and spiritual devotion. The study explores the key role of Quranic metaphorical language from their linguistic, cognitive, and theological dimensions. The role of metaphors, which are mentioned in this article, is simplifying abstract spiritual concepts, encouraging reflection and contemplation, connecting Divine truths to human experience, illustrating the unseen, moral and ethical lessons, and supporting the concept of Tawhid. It focuses on how such figurative expressions would enhance the access and influence of divine guidance beyond cultural and temporal boundaries. This study aims to prove that metaphorical language can facilitate comprehension, reflection, and action in a manner that will improve the believer's journey to self-purification and closeness to Allah.

پیر مہر علی شاہؒ کی تشریح و توضیحِ احادیث میں انفرادیت :ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Aziz Haider — 2025-05-04

Pir Mehr Ali Shah (1859–1937) was a famous Islamic scholar, Sufi saint, and spiritual guide for the Indian subcontinent's Chishti order. His intellectual work extended beyond Sufism to Hadith scholarship, in which his own approach in interpreting and explaining Prophetic traditions was different. This research explores Pir Mehr Ali Shah’s own approach in interpreting Hadith, focusing on his use of traditional Islamic scholarship complemented with spiritual knowledge acquired from Sufism. In a critical overview of his writings, most specifically Saif-e-Chishtiyai, this research considers how he addressed theological controversies, refuted misinterpretations, and ensured Prophetic traditions' authenticity. He took a balanced stance blending textual examination with intuitive spiritual perception, and his ideas proved acceptable to academia and masses alike. While most writers in his time were more likely to prioritize intellectual and rational elements in Hadith comprehension, Pir Mehr Ali Shah concentrated on contextual and spiritual elements, displaying a synthesis of reason and mysticism. This research also looks into his responses to contemporary challenges, specifically his engagement with modernist and reformist interpretations of Islam. Through a critical analysis of his writings, this paper sheds light on his legacy in Hadith scholarship and his enduring influence on Islamic scholarship and Sufi thought.

منتخب مسند کتب حدیث کے اردو تراجم کا تعارفی جائزہ

Dr. Asma Aziz — 2025-05-04

The study examines translation of Urdu books from Arabic manuscripts. The Holy Quran presents the Holy Prophet’s ﷺ life as a practical model, urging Muslims to try to live according to his blessed life as his life is a complete interpretation of the Holy Quran, the primary source of Islamic Principles. And because a vast portion of Islamic literature is in Arabic, Scholars have translated books from Arabic manuscripts into various languages to introduce people who speak and understand other languages to this guiding center of knowledge. The article is an attempt to shed light on the Urdu translation of the esteemed scholars work on Hadith books. The article provides brief review of the Ahadith books (Musnad) that are translated from Arabic language to Urdu language. Musnad is a collection of Ahadith arranged according to the companion of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ.

قرآن و سائنس کی روشنی میں علم الارضیات کا تحقیقی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Saima Parveen — 2025-05-04

The Holy Quran contains numerous verses that pertain to geological phenomena such as mountains, earthquakes, tectonic activity, and the structure of the Earth. These descriptions often resonate with the core principles of modern geology. This study explores the alignment between Quranic narratives and contemporary scientific theories—particularly the theory of plate tectonics and the geological role of mountains. By examining classical and contemporary interpretations from Islamic scholars alongside modern scientific findings, this research highlights the Quran's profound insights into the Earth's physical characteristics. Notably, the Quran’s depiction of mountains as “stakes” and its references to the Earth's balance, motion, and layered composition demonstrate a remarkable correspondence with current geological understanding. This paper affirms that the Quran not only provides spiritual guidance but also contains knowledge that aligns with and sometimes anticipates modern scientific discoveries.