Al Basirah http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb <p>Al Basirah is a Research Journal by the Department of Islamic Thought and Culture, NUML (ISSN Print: 2222-4548, Online:2520-7334) was started in June 2012 and recognized by the Higher Education Commission of Pakistan in the "Y" category in 2015 and awarded X category in 2018. Recently, the HEC has recognized it for for years 2023-2024. Al-Basirah is a double-blind peer-reviewed journal that is indexed by renowned indexing databases. The journal aims to investigate and bring forth innovative research-based concepts and practices in the discipline of Islamic studies at national and international levels. Its goal is to highlight Islamic concepts to answer the questions and to find solutions to different issues arising in the modern era in the light of Shariah. The journal provides a platform for researchers, classroom practitioners, and academic professionals to share their novel theoretical and practical research initiatives. Al Basirah not only encourages scholars to be creative but also attempts to motivate and guide readers to be inquisitive, creative, and critical in approach. The journal is constantly striving to achieve excellence by promoting the quality of research. It is also committed to stepping forward with great zeal and zest to maintain standards of quality and integrity. Al-Basirah welcomes stimulating, inspiring, and informative research papers catering to the complex and increasingly diversifying multidimensional needs of learners, teachers, and professionals in diverse contexts. Contributions that break new grounds in the domain of Islamic sciences Instead of assuming the values of originality, neutrality, objectivity, diversity of opinion, contribution of knowledge, strength for argument, truth, and honesty Al-Basirah has incorporated all these values in the process of selection and review. The Journal has diversified experts in its editorial and review board and is open to a wide range of methodological approaches and philosophical underpinnings.</p> National University of Modern Languages (NUML), Islamabad en-US Al Basirah 2520-7334 أقسام الإدارج في المعجم الأوسط (دراسة تطبيقية ونموذجية) http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/189 <p>Idraj(ادراج) is a specific term in the field of Hadith which means Text Inclusion. It has different kinds with varying effects (<em>Ilal</em>) on Hadith's understanding, and it may also have effects on Hadith's authenticity. This research explains some types of Inclusion and authenticity of Hadith's chains. The topic of this research is "Kinds of inclusive (<em>Idraj</em>) text in “Al-Mujamul Awsat". Inclusive text has many types. Some of them are: scholar’s words, explanations or understanding Included into Hadith, Inclusion Hadith al Muquf into Hadith Al Marfh, Inclusion words that originally are not from Hadith, and lastly, Inclusion of Idraj Hadith into another Hadith. These kinds may or may not affect authenticity of Hadith and their understanding. The research is practical in its nature. We have taken some Hadiths from “Al-Mujamul Awsat” that are relative to the topic Idraj, and taken all chains of relative Hadith and compared their authenticity through textual comparison. Takhreej of such types of hadith has also been done. After that, its Illat have been studied too. Researcher’s opinion follows at the end of every Hadith.</p> Abdul Samee Jessar Prof. Dr. Fateh-Ur-Rehman Qureshi Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 1 8 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.189 مقاصد سُورة الإنسان وخَوَاصها: دراسةٌ حديثيةٌ تحليليةٌ http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/192 <p>Surah Al-Insan was revealed to introduce the impact of many heavenly laws including the declaration of the status of man. It also mentions the creation of Adam and the blessings that the Almighty had bestowed upon His servants and His rulings in their creation. The surah opens by talking about the principle of creating man, providing him with the senses of hearing and sight, and guiding him to the path, then dividing humans into two categories: the thankful and the ungrateful, and talking about the reward of the thankful and the ungrateful, and describing Paradise and Hell. Then, it praises the deeds of the thankful, such as fulfilling a vow, providing food for the sake of God, and fearing the punishment of God Almighty, and it adds, by describing what they have with their Lord of heaven; reward, favor, and honor. Furthermore, it explains the source of the revelation of the Qur’an, and the Prophet - may God bless him and grant him peace – who commanded patience, remembrance of God Almighty, and would offer the night prayers. It also mentions something contained in the previous surah; It is Surah Al-Qiyamah, which talks about loving this immediate world and abandoning the afterlife and threatening them with replacing others like them if they persist in disbelief and stubbornness. Then the Noble Surah concludes by declaring that the Noble Qur’an is a reminder and admonition to all human beings, urging them to believe and act according to what it says.</p> Adnan Shalash Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 9 31 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.192 A Proposal for Updating Fatwa Issuing Mechanism in Financial Matters http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/180 <p>The rapid and unprecedented progress in the field of science and technology has ushered in innovations affecting virtually every facet of life. Prior to the era of globalization, all kinds of financial issues were perceived as having singular dimension, solvable within the confines of their respective fields. However, in contemporary times, multifaceted aspects characterize nearly every such issue. For instance, the initiation of a marriage contract may prompt concerns about the medical checkup of the contracting parties. Similarly, advancements in medical science, such as the introduction of test tube baby treatments, present challenges regarding Shariah compliance in both non-Muslim and Muslim-majority countries. Financial matters undergo a similar transformation, evolving from individual transactions to intricate series of contracts within contracts. Addressing these complexities within the framework of Shariah law poses challenges, raising questions about the preparedness of scholars from traditional madrasas to navigate contemporary financial intricacies. This study seeks to analyze these multifaceted aspects, aiming to propose a methodology for issuing Shariah-compliant fatwas in the context of the finance industry in Pakistan.</p> Dr Abdul Hameed Hafiz Abdul Hannan Hamid Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 1 22 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.180 A Critical Study of Takfeer and its Trends within the Framework of Islamic Teachings http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/184 <p>Based on differences in religious interpretations of different texts, incidents, and events communities life together despite having various groups and divisions. One such difference results into ‘ex-communication’ which is called Takfeer (تکفیر) in Islamic terminology, in which one Muslim sect labels the other Muslim group as non-believer. Takfeer (تکفیر) is the sensitive matter which has serious effects on both the accuser as well as the accused. Today, many Muslims are accused as non-believers/disbelievers by fellow Muslims without investigating the matter. In this article the Islamic concept of Takfeer (تکفیر) will be defined along with its categories. Additionally, the conditions of takfeer (تکفیر) will be explored and their effects on accuser as well as the accused will be discussed in detail. Finally, the key issues of the concept of takfeer (تکفیر) will be aided according to the Qur’an, Sunnah, and scholars’ opinions to address the complexities of this grave matter.</p> Dr Pakeeza Shahzadi Maryam Rathor Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 23 42 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.184 غیر مسلموں کی سیاسی اور سماجی خدمات اور ان کے اثرات: عہد فاطمی کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ (909-1171ء) http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/187 <p>This article aims to analyse the political and social services of non-Muslims during the Fatimid dynasty (909-1171 A.D.) and their impact. This era has a significant position in Muslim history regarding the development and stability in various fields including knowledge, thought, civilization and industry. The socio-political conditions of the Fatimids were so inclusive and harmonious, that not only there were opportunities of progress for the Muslims but also an encouraging environment was present for the non-Muslims as well. Although, the majority of Egypt's population was Muslim during this period, there were also Christians, Jews and the followers of other religions too. The Fatimid caliphs fully protected the rights of the followers of different religions, paid attention to the construction and repair of their places of worship and gave them freedom of expression. As a result of this practice regarding religious harmony, non-Muslims rendered valuable services in politics, finance, commerce, and academic fields. In this regard, many historians, including Yaqub Bin Yusuf, Isa Bin Nestorius, Abu Saad al-Tustari, Fahad Bin Ibrahim, Mansha Bin Ibrahim al-Qazzaz, Abu Saad and Abu Mansoor have highlighted the contributions of the non-Muslims. However, the roles of such non-Muslim ministers and advisors have been controversial and various serious allegations have been leveled against them, which need to be investigated. In this background, analyzing the political and social services of non-Muslims and their effects in the Fatimid period is an important issue in academic circles. This research article has been presented to fulfil this academic need.</p> Dr. Muhammad Riaz Mahmood Hafiz Muhammad Hammad Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 1 16 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.187 کنزیومرازم کے مسلم معاشرے پر اثرات: اسلامی تعلیمات کی روشنی میں تحقیقی مطالعہ http://albasirah.numl.edu.pk/index.php/alb/article/view/182 <p>The consumer movement paradoxically emphasizes customer autonomy while acknowledging the drawbacks of excessive wealth pursuit and debt entanglement. This research deals with the impact of consumerism on individuals and society, framed within the context of Islamic teachings. Analysing consumerist behaviours, the study explores their alignment with Islamic principles and their effects on the socio-economic landscape. The research contributes a nuanced perspective on the implications of consumerism, emphasizing its correlation with Islamic values. By examining key themes, such as individual behaviour and societal consequences, the study sheds light on the intricate interplay between consumerism and Islamic teachings. This comprehensive analysis aims to deepen our understanding of these dynamics, offering valuable insights into navigating contemporary challenges while upholding Islamic values in the realm of consumption. Moreover, this study explores the concept, revealing that unchecked materialism can lead to more problems than benefits, causing mental and practical harm to the masses.</p> Ali Imran Dr Muhammad Atif Aslam Rao Copyright (c) 2024 Al Basirah 2023-12-31 2023-12-31 12 02 17 34 10.52015/albasirah.v12i02.182