https://nuqtahjts.com/index.php/njts en-US <p><strong>This work is licensed under a <a title="Creative Commons Attribution" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/">Creative Commons Attribution </a></strong><a title="Creative Commons Attribution" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">4.</strong><strong style="font-size: 0.875rem;">0 International License.</strong></a></p> editor@nuqtahjts.com (Dr. Shumaila Majeed) editor@nuqtahjts.com (Dr. Shumaila Majeed) Thu, 01 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000 OJS 3.3.0.7 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss 60 https://nuqtahjts.com/index.php/njts/article/view/225 <p>The concept of textual reinterpretation, or hermeneutical reconstruction, in Islamic hermeneutics addresses the reevaluation of sacred texts such as the Quran and Sunnah in response to modern historical, social, and cultural shifts. Emerging from 20th-century Islamic revival movements, it grapples with challenges like globalization and contemporary issues including democracy, women's rights, and bioethics. This paper examines three hermeneutical trends—text-centric (rooted in classical traditions), reader-centric (influenced by postmodernism, e.g., Nasr Hamid Abu Zayd), and moderate (e.g., Fazlur Rahman's Double Movement Theory)—through the framework of Maqasid al-Shariah. It critiques reader-centric relativism for undermining core objectives like preserving faith and intellect, while advocating a balanced, objectives-centered approach that upholds textual authority, respects consensus, and enables adaptive ijtihad to harmonize eternal guidance with modern demands in Muslim societies.</p> Prof Dr Muhammad Tahir Mustafa, Dr Ihsan ur Rahman Ghauri Copyright (c) 2026 Nuqtah Journal of Theological Studies https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://nuqtahjts.com/index.php/njts/article/view/225 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 00:00:00 +0000 https://nuqtahjts.com/index.php/njts/article/view/201 <p>This article examines the contribution of Naqshbandi Sufis in Dera Ghazi Khan. It explores how they preserved the reformist ideology of Mujaddid Alf Sani. The study highlights the efforts of prominent Sufi figures in this region. These spiritual leaders focused on self-purification and moral training. They taught that true Sufism must align with the Shariah.</p> <p>The author discusses their method of reform. These Sufis advised people to avoid sins and follow the Sunnah. They worked hard to eliminate un-Islamic customs and superstitions from the society. The paper also outlines their emphasis on social duties. They highlighted the importance of education and the rights of relatives. The study concludes that their struggle brought a positive change. Their teachings continue to influence the spiritual and social life of the people in Dera Ghazi Khan.</p> Manzoor Hussain, Dr Manzoor Ahmad Copyright (c) 2025 Nuqtah Journal of Theological Studies https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0 https://nuqtahjts.com/index.php/njts/article/view/201 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 00:00:00 +0000