Psychological Foundation of the Qur'an: Current Deterioration in Muslim Ummah

A review of the following English Edited book: Shahid, Muhammad Shoiab (2016). Psychological Foundation of the Qur'an Current Deterioration in Muslim Ummah. Bloomington: Xlibris, 238 pp.

Challenging Grand Narrative through Little Narrative: An Analysis of Fatima Mernissi’s Perspectives

In this post-modern world, intellectuals and visionary scholars putting together Little Narratives on a tactical basis for challenging the ‘Grand Narrative. Most recently, religious identification has taken the status of political grand narrative in post-colonial Arab Countries. Social, economic, military, and political failures have galvanized, progressive religious responses to western domination and globalization. Feminism and especially Islamic Feminism, playing its role as a little narrative for challenging the grand narrative of religious authoritarianism. This paper will focus on the work and ideas of Moroccan thinker, Fatima Mernissi in the theoretical framework of Carool Krestan’s Progressive Category. In this paper, the Analytical, critical and comparative research methodology will be adopted with the qualitative research paradigm.

Islamic Injunctions on Prisoner’s Immunity and Termination of captivity in War: The Case Study of Afghanistan

Afghanistan remained an arena for international powers for the last two centuries. The climax period of the militant activities in this soil was from September 2001 to August 2021. Millions of human entities took part in this escalation and a large number of human fabric became captive by the detaining powers during this period. At the end of the armed climax, the emerging political & military coalition on this soil declared its stance about the method of governance after 15 August 2021 which would be based upon Islamic resources. In the perspective of this armed conflict, the question of prisoner’s immunity and termination of captivity in war attracted the attention of global powers. What options be available to prisoners of war about termination of war captivity under Islamic International Humanitarian Law (IIHL) and Conventional International Humanitarian Law (CIHL), is the mainstay of this paper. To answer the question, Islamic jurisprudence provides five methods to dissolve the detention and captivity in war. These methods are respectively freedom gratis, ransom, exchange of prisoners of war, execution, and enslavement. According to Islamic military guidance, freedom gratis remains the general practice in entire Islamic military history. Contrary to it, Ransom and exchange of prisoners of war were occasionally utilized and not the general practice in the entire military history of Islam. The execution and enslavement were pre-Islamic methods and practices. A set of Islamic injunctions were revealed to reform them (Execution & Enslavement) and hence they have been invoked as the source of reference in Islamic prudential literature. Along with, principles of conventional international humanitarian law are also associated with this discourse. Under these facts, this paper is a strenuous effort to embark on the solution of the matter which would be acceptable to all stakeholders regarding Afghanistan.

Religious Concerns of Dowry and Marriage Gifts Regarding Determination of their Limits: Study of Malaysian law

In 2010, the Islamic religious department of a state in Malaysia issued a fatwa, which ruled that the dowry rate in the state would be regulated at a minimum value of RM300, with no indication of a maximum amount. In this instance, the community appears to be more concerned with the function of the provision of gift money, which is used solely to fund wedding expenses, rather than with the potential of dowry, which plays a more significant role for women. While this research does not challenge the fatwa’s decision, it does attempt to elucidate the issue of determining the minimum dowry rates from the perspective of fiqh and the Islamic Religious Administration Enactment. The library technique and inductive reasoning are by far the most often used ways of data collection by the author. On the whole, dowry has no specific limit while there are opinions of scholars on this, the setting of this dowry restriction, in particular, was never specified by Islām. People in the community misinterpret the meaning of the minimum and maximum limits, which leads to the low dowry and the high importance given to the provision of gift money.

An Overview of the Halal Industry in the Gambia with Islamic Perspective: Challenges and Opportunities

This study discusses an overview of the halal industry in The Gambia which is the smallest country in mainland Africa. Halal Industry has emerged as a new sector in the global economy, the industry is worth 2.3 trillion U.S Dollars. It is currently dominated by Southeast Asia with Malaysia and Indonesia taking the lead, followed by other continents like the United States of America, Europe, and Africa. Islam is believed to have been practiced in West Africa since the 7th Century amounting to over 12 centuries of Islamic influence in the region. The Gambia is a country with a 95 percent Muslim population, necessitating consumer awareness of halal products and services. There are currently no established halal education institutes in The Gambia, which has had a significant impact on Muslim consumers' awareness of halal standards, spanning from local farmers to food vendors, local consumers, processing industries, and importers. The lack of formal halal education institutions stands out as the most noticeable challenge. However, the vibrant Muslim population offers the highest opportunity. The paper is compiled from primary and secondary sources including government agencies, private firms, local consumers, journal articles, books, etc to find out the awareness of halal products, opportunities, and challenges.

Impacts of Covid-19 on Religious Seminaries & Educational Sectors of Pakistan: A Scholastic Approach

Corona Virus has become one of the most contagious pandemics of the 21st century, which has affected people all over the world. Economically stable countries have not suffered as much from the crises, but third-world countries are suffering greatly from the virus. Pakistan is currently facing financial, economic, and educational crises, on the other hand, people are losing their lives every day. This pandemic has not only created problems for students but also for the government. A staggering economy, growing poverty, and online learning were huge challenges. Marking strategies during online learning were totally absent and lack of student’s concentration increased the different problems. This research study has been conducting to analyze the impacts of the Corona Virus on Pakistan’s education and Madāris even Mosques were also devastated by the epidemic. The present study is also an attempt to elaborate on all those hurdles which appeared during online learning. This research comprises primary and secondary sources including government and official records, journals and books, etc. with an objective to find out the reasons for students' dropout rates along with the need for digital education in Pakistan. Lack of teachers training and unawareness of the new teaching methodologies are still the most noticeable challenges.

‘Ilm: Science, Religion and Art in Islam

A review of the following English Edited book: Akkach, Samer (2019). 'Ilm, Science, Religion and Art in Islam. Adelaide: University of Adelaide Press. 238 pp. ISBN: 978-1-925261-75-2.

Muslim Friendly Traditional and Complementary Medicine Guidelines: A Study on Wet Cupping Treatment and Practices in Malaysia

Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has established Traditional and Complementary Medicines Division (TCM) in February 2004. The ministry has recognised wet cupping therapy as one of the traditional and complementary medicines practices under this division. Under TCM Act 2016, the MOH is the only authority to govern the policy and to impose the ethical practice’s guidelines to be enforced on wet cupping practitioners in providing services that are safe and clinically proven as the best. It is expected that wet cupping will be one of the drivers in the global halal treatment industry in Malaysia. This article attempts to provide the basis for future study on the perception and expectations of wet cupping service delivery in the rapidly growing Muslim-friendly medical care sector. On the whole, practitioners must adhere to these guidelines in order to ensure that the Maqasid al-Shari’ah, which are the protection of a patient’s life, intellect and property are safeguarded. All of this is in accordance with the basic purpose of a Muslim’s life, and that is to obtain Allah SWT's blessings in all circumstances.

Analytical Study of Qur’anic Ideologies: Applications toward Forgiveness and Justice for Survival of Humanity

This paper presents the importance and role of Qur’anic theories of forgiveness and justice for social welfare of mankind. It is general observation that intolerance in behavior of common man caused uneasiness in society which resulted in social disputes. In Such circumstances, the Holy Quran advises to practise forgiveness while dealing with others. Whereas, in critical matters, the Holy Quran emphasizes on justice, injustice in society resulted very bad impacts like rebellions and distrust on social institutions. In this case, the Holy Quran stressed for justice and promised to bestow (those who are appointed for justice) with huge rewards in the life hereafter. For the survival of humanity, forgiveness and justice are two basic elements. This paper deals with the various social situations in which the Holy Quran suggests to forgive or orders to do justice. Role of forgiveness and justice and relationship between forgiveness and justice in the light of Quranic teachings are presented briefly. Keywords: Forgiveness, Justice, Survival, Humanity, Rebellions, Distrust, Bestow

Analytical Study of Qur’anic Ideologies: Applications toward Forgiveness and Justice for Survival of Humanity

This paper presents the importance and role of Qur’anic theories of forgiveness and justice for social welfare of mankind. It is general observation that intolerance in behavior of common man caused uneasiness in society which resulted in social disputes. In Such circumstances, the Holy Quran advises to practise forgiveness while dealing with others. Whereas, in critical matters, the Holy Quran emphasizes on justice, injustice in society resulted very bad impacts like rebellions and distrust on social institutions. In this case, the Holy Quran stressed for justice and promised to bestow (those who are appointed for justice) with huge rewards in the life hereafter. For the survival of humanity, forgiveness and justice are two basic elements. This paper deals with the various social situations in which the Holy Quran suggests to forgive or orders to do justice. Role of forgiveness and justice and relationship between forgiveness and justice in the light of Quranic teachings are presented briefly. Keywords: Forgiveness, Justice, Survival, Humanity, Rebellions, Distrust, Bestow