The Organization of "Nafhut Tayyib min Ghusn al Andalus al Rutayyib” by Allama al-Maqr’ri

“Allama al-Maqr’ri” was a great scholar and author of many books. He wrote a valuable and informative book on Spain. Muslims ruled over Spain for a long period of time. Allama al-Maqr’ri compiled Spain’s history, geographical status, conspicuous personalities as well as unique aspects of that time. This Arabic book named "Nafhut Tayyib min Ghusn al Andulus al Rutayyib”" consists on ten volumes and divided in two major parts. The first one consists of Spain’s history and the other part is about Lisin ud Din al-Khateeb. This article will provide a comprehensive overview of this precious book, its division, major parts and contents and provide the knowledge of the splendor history of Muslims in Europe. Keywords: Andalus, Maq’rri, History, Lisan ud Din

The Mercy of the Prophet (SAW) towards Rivals: A Case Study of Treating Hypocrites in the Holy Era

In the light of what has happened and is happening in the world today against the Prophet of mercy (SAW), who dealt with all mankind with mercy and peace either they were believers, non-believers or hypocrites, and remained merciful with humans of all kind both in the time of peace and war, hardship and ease, and in all circumstances. The article aimed to highlight the reality of the treatment of the Prophet (SAW) with a class of society known as hypocrites, and how he treated them with mercy and non violence, and apparently not submerged, indicating the various types of hypocrites and their enimity to IslÉm and the Holy Prophet (SAW),. The research also deals with the types of hypocrisy in the present day and how to deal with them in light of the teachings of Holy Prophet (SAW). Key words: Muhamm’ad, Qiblah, Uhud, Hypocrites, Islam, Mercy

A Scholarly Study on the Departure of the Last Ten among the Sahaba (R.A)

The term of Sahaba refers to the companions, disciples, scribes and family of the holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). The most widespread definition of a companion is someone who met Muhammad, believed in him,remained faithful and died as a Muslim. Sahaba struggled their best to spread Islam through out the world. They are not like ordinary people according to Islam, they are considered to be the most prominent and superior among all human beings after Prophets. Therefore Strong feeling of affection for them is the truthfulness towards the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH), and it is the symbol of faith. There are thousands of Sahaba who struggled their best to spread the true message of Islam, however hardly anyone knows about the last one? In this article we will discuss about the last ten Sahaba. Keywords: Umama, Anas bin Malik, Muhamm’ad, Sahaba

The Role of Islamic Education in Social Change: A Case Study of the Elementary Schools of District Shaheed Benazir Bhuttu Abad, Sindh

Pakistan came into being on the basis of two nation theory. There are number of subjects that are offered as compulsory at the secondary level of education. Islamic education is one of the subject that is compulsory at school level in Pakistan. Being a religious subject for Muslim students studying in Pakistani schools, it is considered to be important in character building. In this study, an attempt has been made to analyze the effectiveness of Islamic education in the educational system and gauge students’ perspectives on Islamic education as a character building tool. Survey method has been used to seek the objectives of the study. The population of the study includes students of secondary schools in District SBA. The Data has been collected through personal visits by giving questionnaires to students. The Percentage has been used in the analysis of the data. Major findings of the study suggest that Islamic education helps the students to become good citizen and plays a positive role as agents of social change in their local communities. Keywords: Pakistan, Educational Reformation, Deformation, Islam

A Scholarly Analysis of Adl’ilahi - the Divine Justice- in the Light of the Opinions of Muslim Theologians

This essay discusses the topic of Justice of God (‘Adl’ilahi) with reference to the issue of free will and predestination and the position of the various schools of Islamic theology regarding it. The opinion of the Mu’tazili, who believed in complete free will of man, stood opposed to that of the Asha’ira who considered the actions of men to be predetermined by Divine ordainment. The Imamia’h, on the other hand, believed in a position between these two extremes.The study further discusses the difference amongst the theologians in identifying goodness of a good deed with itself, and the evil of an evil act as inherent within it. This was the position of the Mu’tazila and the Imamia’h whereas the Asha’ira believed that it was the shari’ah that granted the goodness or evilness to any act.Finally, the apparent contradiction between the Justice of God and the presence of evil in this world is addressed and reconciled. Keywords: ‘Adl’ilahi, Mu'tazila, Asha’ira, Jafar Sadiq, Qur’an

An Analysis of the Novel “Al-Wadul Haq” by Taha Hussain

This article discusses the famous novel “Al-Wadul Haq” published on 1939 in Berut, written by renowned Arabic novelist Dr. Taha Hussain who was the most Influential Egyptian writer of 20th century and the founder of the most modernist movement in the Middle East and North Africa. In this article certain aspects of the novel is visualized, consequently, unity and narration of characters, facts, events and dialogues are delinated. All the characters of novel are real and historical. In this novel dialogues are according to standard as well as situation. Due to the survival of the historical events, reader does not suffer apprehension during studying of the novel. Elegantly the novel is culminated and having tremendous position because the novelist has completed all the aspects artistically. He narrated the brutality of Kufare Makkah on the Muslims. He also described the emigration of the Muslims to Ethopia and Madina. As well as he mentioned bettle of Badar and brotherhood between Muslims. Keywords: Al-Wadul Haq, Africa, Ethopia, Badar, Yasir

The Scholarly Evaluation of Ahadi’th Prescribed for Secondary School Certificate Part-I

Islamic Studies is included as a compulsory subject in the Syllabi taught in Schools, Colleges and Universities of Pakistan. While preparing the prescribed courses intended for Islamic Studies (compulsory) special emphasis is placed on focusing the entire religion i.e Beliefs ,Worship, Ethics etc in the course. Translation and Tafsir of Qur’inic verses and Hadi’th is also made part of the curriculam. Along with the moderen education a student can also be informed about Islam , so that a young generation with a sound knowledge on all lines emerges from educational institutions to meet the future challenges. To achieve this goal great attention is paid to the preperation of the curricula by using experties in the field, but even then errors do ocure in the form of incorrect wording of the Ahadiths and inclusion of less authentic sayings of the holy prophet (SAW) which amounts to commiting a great sin by misguieding the youth regarding the factual position of the divine knowledge thus leaving the mind ill informed about their religion which might prove disastreous for the society in future as the young mind carries with him whatever he learns at school and his formative years. There is a great demand for judging the validity of the less authentic sayings of the holy prophet (SAW) and the need for passing them through research filters is being felt in the educational circles. The article under consideration here aims at probing into the details of the origin of the Ahadiths prescribed for the1st part of the Secondary School Certificate Course. Keywords: Ahadi’th, Text Book, Matric, Mustadrak, Ibn e Maja

Five Pillars of Islam and their Social Impacts

n Islam the rules of conduct are compatible with the very nature of man himself and nothing contrary to that finds any room in the life of an individual. We do not have to grape around in the dark to find a solution to any issue as Islam offers a complete code of life that covers all aspects of human life. When we closely examine the social teachings of Islam we find thtat these are attractive as well as effective if the intention is to creat a peacful, hormoneous, and perfect society. In this article we discuss the five pillars of Islamand their impact on society as a whole if honestly implemented a guarnteed success, prosperity and blessings of Allah are promised both in this world and the hereafter. Good actions and deeds make our relation with the creator stronger and stronger. As a result we enjoy unlimited spiritual, social and economic benefits. Implementation of the fundamental pillars of Islam in letter an spirit has a positive impact on society which is a true mainifestation and expression of Islamic teachings. Islam does not stand for any superstitioues beliefs or out of order system, but it is a complete, practicable, implementable and competitive manifesto. Keywords: Religion, Society, Unity, Tolerance, Health, Had’ith

An Analysis of the Commandments about Retribution for Theft in the Light of Awjazul Masalik

In this paper theft liable to Had-e-Saraq’ah-retribution for theft- has been discussed in detail in the light of “Awjazul Masalik”. This paper also discusses opinions of different schools of thoughts regarding different type of theft and Had-e-Saraqah according to shariah. It has also been made clear that how many kinds of theft liable to “Had”, within the terms and condition . The article further discussed some kinds of theft where retribution of theft is not applicable. While mentioning the limit of theft required for imposition of Had-e-Saraqah. Keywords: had-e-Saraq’ah, Awjazul Masalik, Shari’ah, Imposition