Ulūm al-Sunnah

توحید بطور محرک حیات: اقبال کے فکری اور ادبی شعور کا جائزہ

Farooq Ahmad — 2025-07-29

This article explores the central role of Tawheed (the concept of monotheism) in shaping the philosophical and poetic vision of Allama Muhammad Iqbal. For Iqbal, Tawheed is not merely a theological doctrine but a dynamic and revolutionary force that breathes vitality into the individual and the collective Muslim identity. The paper traces the roots of Iqbal’s concept of Tawheed in his spiritual upbringing and Qur’anic reflection, distancing it from speculative theology and pantheistic mysticism. It examines how Tawheed informs his notions of Khudi (selfhood), spiritual freedom, political unity, and intellectual awakening. The study reveals that Iqbal’s poetry is a poetic manifesto of Tawheed, invoking moral empowerment, cultural resistance, and existential purpose. Furthermore, the article assesses the impact of Tawheed on Iqbal’s aesthetics, historical vision, and his critique of both materialism and passive mysticism. By embedding Tawheed into the heart of his poetic and philosophical discourse, Iqbal offers a holistic worldview where belief, action, creativity, and human dignity converge under the banner of divine unity.

اقبال کی شاعری میں روحانی اخلاقیات کا تصور: ایک ما بعد الطبیعاتی مطالعہ

Altaf Hussain — 2025-07-29

This article explores the dynamic and revolutionary concept of ethics (akhlaq) in the Urdu poetry of Allama Muhammad Iqbal, emphasizing its foundations in spiritual elevation, selfhood (khudi), and the collective well-being of humanity. Iqbal does not present ethics as a passive or individualistic moral code, but as an active, transformative force deeply rooted in monotheism (tawheed) and the spiritual legacy of Islam. His vision of ethics transcends religious, racial, and territorial boundaries, promoting universal values such as justice, love, humility, dignity, knowledge, and action. Iqbal envisions the mard-e-momin (true believer) as a morally upright individual whose life is a manifestation of divine attributes—simultaneously soft in compassion and firm in the face of falsehood. The article shows how Iqbal's poetry acts as a call to awaken the moral conscience, develop character, and inspire purposeful life through the fusion of knowledge, action, and sincerity. In doing so, Iqbal redefines ethics as the foundational principle for personal development, social cohesion, and spiritual evolution, aiming ultimately to cultivate the “complete human being” who can fulfill the role of God’s vicegerent on Earth.

وزیرستانی سماج میں نکاح کی عملی صورتیں: شرعی اصولوں کے تناظر میں ایک تحقیقی مطالعہ

Sana Ullah — 2025-07-29

Waziristani marriage practices are deeply rooted in centuries-old tribal customs and traditions. The Waziristani society conducts marriage according to its specific cultural and traditional patterns, often sidelining the Islamic legal perspective on marriage, which emphasizes mutual consent and formal agreement between the parties. In contrast, Islam considers marriage a sacred and natural bond that fulfills the natural desires of men and women in a lawful and dignified manner. It also ensures the protection of the moral and physical rights of both men and women through comprehensive principles of Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence). This research evaluates the different forms of marriage prevalent in Waziristan society in light of Islamic principles to determine which of these are compatible with Shariah and which are not acceptable under Islamic law. This analytical study can serve as an effective tool for social reform in Islamic societies and can play a vital role in correcting tribal misconceptions about marriage in light of Islamic teachings.