Nuqtah Journal of Theological Studies

أعلام المستشرقین وأھدافھم

Hafiza Moima Binish, Dr Saeeda Bano, Abdul Hannan Khan Shani — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Orientalism is cultural studies. Orientalists have to great impact related to literature, Geography and on Arabic literature in the latter half past century.

Reason and goals behind it? A detail note on the relation of orientalism to Arabic language in this article, it has been discussed the scholar orientalists and their goals. Along with impact, orientalists and its aesthetics will also be discussed. When the orientalists emerged? What are the will also be presented. What are the reason that orientalists motivate to write in Arabic Literature as this is the main theme of this article. Contributions of orientalist to the Arabic literature, especially in translations is the core objective of this article. The article also shows how the Arabic literature influences by Orientalism.

فقہ کے اصولی مباحث اور احکام القرآن للتھانوی۔تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Dr. Azhar Iqbal — Tue, 24 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Abstract:
This research paper explores the principles of Islamic jurisprudence and their application in the work of "Ahkam al-Quran" by Ashraf Ali Thanwi , a prominent Islamic scholar of the Deobandi tradition. Thanwi, influenced by the intellectual legacy of Shah Waliullah al-Dihlawi, made significant contributions to Islamic thought, particularly in the field of fiqh (jurisprudence) and Quranic exegesis. Ahkam al-Quran is a key text where Thanwi elaborates on the legal rulings derived from the Quranic verses, integrating classical jurisprudential principles with contemporary legal issues.
This paper provides an analytical study of Ahkam al-Quran, focusing on Thanwi's methodology in deriving legal rulings from the Quran. It examines his approach to usul al-fiqh (principles of jurisprudence), the role of ijtihad (independent legal reasoning), and his interpretation of Quranic verses within the context of Islamic law. The study also highlights Thanwi's efforts to reconcile apparent contradictions in Quranic rulings and his contributions to the development of Islamic law in the modern context.
Through a detailed analysis, this paper aims to shed light on Thanwi's intellectual contributions and his role in shaping Islamic jurisprudence and Quranic interpretation in the 19th and 20th centuries.

اسلامی تصور اخلاق میں معاشرتی ماحول اورزمام کارکی اہمیت: ایک تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Dr. Fatima Noreen , Dr. Sadia Tahseen — Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

Ethical values form the core of human integrity, governing our desires and impulses within divine guidelines and wisdom, thus enabling individuals to attain high moral standards. This moral elevation bestows upon a person the title of KHALEEFATULLAH or ASHRAF-UL-MAKHLOOKAT. The origins of ethical thought can be traced back to Greek Civilization, where philosophers like Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle laid a rational foundation for these concepts. The political climate of the Greek Empire emphasized that a good human being was synonymous with a law-abiding citizen, integrating moral values into the fabric of politics.
In Islamic belief, Allah Almighty possesses knowledge of what is in the hearts (بِذَاتِ الصُّدُوْرِ عَلِيْمٌ), and Islam, through the Prophet's teachings, connects apparent morality with human intention (بِالنِّیات) اِنَّمَا الاعْمَالُ). The environment and leadership play critical roles in shaping an individual's morality. The golden age of Islam provided an ideal setting for the flourishing of high moral standards. Although most individuals remained true Muslims after Khilafat-e-Rashida, the piety of the Banu Ummaya and Banu Abbas Caliphs was questionable. These Caliphs were compelled to implement Islamic rites due to public demand.
Islam offers humanity a balanced path, considering worldly fluctuations. It contrasts with the Platonic philosophy of ethics and Nephrotonity, favoring progressive action over stagnation. Unique among world religions, Islam instructs its followers (اللّہ تَخَلّقُوابِاَخْلَاقِ) to emulate the attributes of their Creator. This teaching impacts both individuals and society at large, aiming to create morally upright individuals within a supportive social framework that aids in personal development.
Keywords: ethical values, social atmosphere, leadership, spiritual aspect, desires, Nephrotonity, Islamic concept of morality