Epistemology June 2024
Author(s): |
Prof. Dr. Israr Ahmad Khan |
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The Qur'an came down from on high to inspire the entire humanity to find the right way of life, to serve as self-evident proofs that it was from Allah, and to act as a criterion to differentiate between the right and the wrong1. It is then quite natural for every human being to understand the message of the Qur'an. Muslim scholars have played their role to facilitate this task to access to the Qur'an's messages. As it appears, the great Muslim scholars did not pinpointedly outline the principles/methodology/rules of Qur'anic interpretation. Practically, they devoted their efforts to interpret the Qur'an through the Qur'an, Sunnah of the Last Prophet (s.a.w.), views of the Companions and their Disciples, historical backgrounds, and linguistic dimensions of classical Arabic. These ways represent sources of interpretation of the Qur'an rather than methodology of interpretation of the Qur'an. Merely using sources to understand the Qur'an does not necessarily indicate to how to use the sources. The present paper represents a humble attempt to identify and explain new rules/methodology/principles to interpret the Qur'an. The methodology applied to this task is critical analysis. The conclusion reached is that application of new proposed methodology makes the task to interpret the Qur'an easy. |
Keyword(s): |
The Qur'an, Interpretation, New Rules, Companions, Entire Humanity. |
Author(s): |
Areeba Farooq |
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Satan is a title given to worst enemy of Bani Adam. As it is mentioned in Quran: “Indeed, Satan is ever, to mankind, a clear enemy.1” When Allah created Adam and asked angles to prostrate him. All of them obeyed except Iblees. He became proud and denied. When Allah asked him the reason, he replied that he would never prostrate to a human created out of black mud. Then Allah ordered him to expel. This was unbearable for him and made him furious. So، he decided to take revenge from Adam because he thought it all happened because of him. This is the starting point of conflict between them. In this article I will try to show that what strategies he uses to misguide human from the right path and leads us to swamp of sins and how Allah exposed him and told us his tricks and traps through verses of Quran. I hope this piece of research will clearly show animosity of Satan and love of Allah for us. |
Keyword(s): |
Satan, Bani Adam |
Author(s): |
1.Maryam Shahid 2. Dr. Hassan Shakeel 3. Muhammad Waseem |
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The market for aesthetic and medical procedures has experienced a substantial increase as people strive to improve their looks or correct abnormalities. Yet, within the framework of Islamic beliefs, these methods are bound by particular restrictions and ethical concerns. This paper examines the Islamic viewpoint of aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, with a specific emphasis on the theology and jurisprudential principles that determine its permission. The doctrines of Islam, principally based on the Qur'an and Hadith, highlight the sacredness of the human form as it is created by Allah (SWT) and the significance of preserving its inherent condition. As a result, Islamic thinkers distinguish among surgeries that are considered medically essential and those done just for cosmetic purposes. The study emphasizes that procedures intended to correct congenital disorders or injuries are commonly deemed acceptable, since they adhere to the ideals of requesting medical attention and upholding the rights of individuals. On the other hand, choice procedures for the purpose of improving appearance are usually subject to more rigorous examination and are generally avoided unless they cause serious emotional distress or social damage. The analysis also explores the ethical implications related to intents and the possible outcomes of modifying one's physical characteristics, highlighting the importance of operations being justified by significant advantages rather than simple pride. This dissertation seeks to give a thorough comprehension of the religious constraints put on reconstructive and reconstructive surgeries within the Islamic faith, providing insights into the equilibrium between medical progress and religious observance. Through the analysis of different viewpoints, the research adds to the wider discussion on medical morality in Islamic settings, advocating for an elegant approach to modern medical procedures. |
Keyword(s): |
aesthetic and reconstructive surgery, Islamic Limitations |
Author(s): |
1. Ms. Riffat Sultana 2. Dr. Yasir Arfat |
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In the blessed personality of the Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم, all the qualities of determination found in the resolute prophets are gathered, and from the beginning to the end of his prophethood, He صلى الله عليه وسلم made the abandonment of compromise (madhahnat) the central point of his mission. The dangers leading to compromise include the risk of destruction, the risk of dishonour, the risk of loss of wealth and resources, and the risk of the loss of relationships. Despite all these risks, the Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم remained steadfastly distant from compromise. The Prophet صلى الله عليه وسلم said, 'I forbid you from the butter of polytheists,' rather than mentioning their gifts. This is because he صلى الله عليه وسلم disliked any inclination towards them and compromise with them while they were at war. Despite the danger of destruction, the abandonment of compromise remains essential in Prophetic Seerah. Compromise (madhahnat) and ambiguity (iltibas) are two qualities that are deemed ethically undesirable by every religion and every nation in the world. The Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم took a strong stance against falsehood and did not show any outwardly acceptable emotions or compromise. He did not engage in any political manoeuvres or display any leniency or affection towards the leaders of Quraysh. This is because matters of faith are established through clarity, explicitness, and clear expression. It is essential to avoid compromise and lowering one's stance in such matters. |
Keyword(s): |
Compromise, falsehood, steadfast, leniency, Ambiguity, clear expression |
Author(s): |
1۔ Dr. Syeda Sadia 2۔ Ms. Ayesha Shabbir |
Abstract: |
In the modern era, human beings have made tremendous progress in every field, among them is the development of mass media. Rather, it will better to say that development has improved in way of communication fastly and accurately as compared to other fields. Now, many media have come into existence, but there is no precedent for the amount of acceptance received by effective and fast communication media like social media. On social media, people convey one thing to another with lightning speed. Whether it is a verse or a hadith, it has become possible for everyone to access it without any difficulty. Especially the publication and advertisement of Islamic content and hadith on social websites have improved significant effect on everyone , these impacts are both positive and negative. Here we will discuss these impacts and responsibilities of scholars in this regard. |
Keyword(s): |
Communication, Social Media, Publication of Hadith, Islamic Content |