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(Reflection of feminine Psychology in Quratul Ain Haider's Collection of short Stories "The Sound of Leaves")

Dr. Humaira , Dr. Muhammad Sulaiman, Dr. Shahabuddin — Tue, 08 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Qurat-ul-Ain Haider was born in Aligarh India on January 20, 1927. She got master's degree in English Literature from Lakhnawo University (India) in 1947. She was the one who revolted against the literary trends in Urdu and pioneered new phases in it. The literary span of this unique fiction writer extends to 70 years. Her first collection of fiction stories 'Pat Jarh Ki Awaz' (The Voice of Autumn) was first published in 1966. It includes seven fiction stories, in which she has depicted women's psychology with minute details. While representing women in various roles, she has tried to highlight the nature of women. Due to her extensive study, deep observation and intelligence, she was well aware of the women's psychology. She believed that desire for love, loyalty, sincerity, honour and protection are the basic features of feminine nature, no matter whether she is educated or uneducated and on job or a housewife.

Feminismin Urdu Novel

Dr. Aqsa Naseem Sandhu — Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Urdu novel formally started in the colonial era. If you examine the history of the novel, you realize that fromthe very beginning, the novel has been engaged in efforts to highlight the problems of women and the cases of oppression and exploitation. When Nazir Ahmadstartedwriting novels during the colonial period, heputeducational and reformative aspects in front. From Maulvi Nazir Ahmad to Mirza Hadi Ruswa, the novel had reached many milestones of evolution, and many female characters were presented in Urdu which are immortal, and imprinted on the minds of the readers. Inthe20thcentury, the situation changed drastically and the understanding and expediency prevailing at thebeginning of the colonial systemgradually turned into opposition and there was a change in the perception, perception and understanding of social problems and situations. In the context of this situation, many novelists came out who decided to rebel against the tradition. After the year 1947, when the situation completelychanged, novelists made the issues of migration and freedomandsocial conditions the subject, but also made the emotionsand feelings of women the subject and tried to cover theirbasic problems. In the third decade of the 21st century, when we (Urdu novels and feminism) try to discuss such a topic, it is estimated that there has been a change in the meanings and concepts of feminismin the present era. Today, in the post-colonial era, many Novelists novels' have been written that explain the feminist perspective in harmony with modern methods. In this paper, the basic debates of Urdu novel and feminism will be discussedand it will also be seen that feminismis prevalent inthe21st century. And what point of view does the created literature explain.

Key Words: Colonial era, Feminism, Freedom, SocialConditions, Tradition.

Analysis of the Fatwas of the European Council for Ifta and Research on Selected Social Issues Facing Muslim Minorities in Europe

مفتی محمد سلیمان, ڈاکٹرمحمد کاشف شیخ, قیصر جبران — Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

Islam provides comprehensive way of life, offering guidance across all circumstances. It not only addresses the needs of the majority but also provides a framework for minorities to navigate their lives. In today’s world, nearly half of the global Muslim population resides in non-Muslim majority countries, facing challenges that were not encountered by Muslims in previous eras. These challenges are particularly evident in European countries, where Muslims constitute a minority and grapple with various issues, including those related to societal norms on Halal and Haram, as well as political, familial and economic matters. To address these challenges, Islamic Jurists have developed guidance rooted in the Quran and Sunnah, known as "Fiqh al-Aqalliyat" (Jurisprudence for Muslim Minorities). Fiqh al-Aqalliyat is a contemporary concept in Islamic jurisprudence, formulated with an awareness of modern circumstances and needs. In response to these evolving issues, various institutions for collective ijtihad (independent reasoning) have been established globally. Among these is the European Council for Fatwa and Research, which offers solutions to the unique challenges faced by Muslim minorities in Europe, within the framework of the Quran and Sunnah. This paper critically examines the some selected Fataawa relaed to the social issued by the European Council for Fatwa and Research concerning Muslim minorities.

Keywords: Muslim Minorities, European Council for Fatwa and Research, Social Issues, Fiqh al-Aqalliyat, Collective Ijtihad.

Shafiqur-Ur-Rehman's Stories Reflect Social Issues

Dr. Parveen Kallu, Ghazala Kishwer, Dr. Mamuna Subhani — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

The famous Urdu humorist, writer and short story writer Shafiq-ur-Rehman was born on November 9, 1920 in Kala Noor, East Punjab (India). His father, Rao Abdul Rehman, was an engineer in the Irrigation Department of Bahawalpur State. He was also associated with the Bahawalpur Sutlej Valley Project. Under this project, the canal system in Bahawalpur was extended to remote areas and the uninhabited areas were made green and lush. Thus, the family lived in Bahawalpur for a long time. Rao Abdul Rehman had four children. The eldest son was named Rao Hafeez-ur-Rehman, while the other children were Shafiq-ur-Rehman, Aqeel-ur-Rehman and the youngest daughter was Jamila Begum. Rao Hafeez-ur-Rehman was the Minister of Education and Minister of Health of Bahawalpur State. Shafiq-ur-Rehman's family was educated and held high government positions. This family was a family with deep literary taste. Shafeequr-ur-Rehman wrote many books i.e “kirnain”,”Shagoofay”, “Lehrain”, “Madd-o-Jzr”, ”Parwaz”, “Pachtaway”, “Hamaqaten”, “Mazeed Hamaqaten”, “Insani Tamasha”,”Dajla”,”Dareechay”He was also a fiction writer as well.His writings reflect on social issues, whose are mentioned here.

Key Words: Shafiq-ur-Rehman, famous Urdu humorist, short story writer, Rao Hafeez-ur-Rehman, Bahawalpur, Jamila Begum, “kirnain”,”Shagoofay”, “Lehrain”, “Madd-o-Jzr”, ”Parwaz”, “Pachtaway”, “Hamaqaten”, “Mazeed Hamaqaten”, “Insani Tamasha”,”Dajla”,”Dareechay”.

The Ethical Value of the Qur’ānic Concept of Taqwā

Dr. Kubat Ahmad Ahmad1 — Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 +0200

This article presents the important ethical value of the Qur’anic Taqwā and its consequences at individual, collective and universal levels. In Islam, taqwā means the fear of Allah, piety, and righteousness. The article objective is to demonstrates that taqwā is a major ethical concept in the Qur’ānic text and drives the conductus of Muslims in their all-present life aspects. Also, it has a significant consequence on their life Hereafter. The article finds that if Muslims can feel and understand all the vertical and horizontal aspects of taqwā in the present and life Hereafter, the Islamic world will be much better than what it is now, even then, they can export this Qur’anic value of taqwā to the whole of humanity and establish for a new Islamic ethical theory. During the text, a verse analysis approach is applying to develop the whole aspects of taqwā in Islam. The article concluded the integral and identical aspect of the ethical-religious aspect of the Qur’ānic taqwā and its significant impacts on Muslims life.

Keywords: Taqwā, Qur’ān, Ethics, Piety, Virtue

Hazrat Khadija's Foundational Contributions to Early Islam in Makkah: A Historical Analysis

Iqra Nazeer Malghani, Sadia Rehman — Sat, 19 Apr 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Primarily, the study deals with the contribution of Hazrat Khadija-tul-Kubra in the advent of Islam at the initial stage. This article presents an analytical view of the contribution of the first lady of Islam. Hazrat Khadija served for the advent of Islam through her intellect, legacy, and wealth. She was one of the noble ladies of Quraysh at Makkah. She contributed to strengthening Islam and handed over her wealth. She negotiated with Quraysh and other tribes to support the Prophet PBUH. It was due to her efforts that Prophet felt a power and strength. This paper is an attempt to explore and highlight the role and contribution of Hazrat Khadija R.A in the advent of Islam.

Keywords: Advent, Contribution, Role, Islam, Hazrat Khadija, Prophet, Makkah.

A Symbolic Study of the Short Stories of Mansha Yad

Dr. Uzma Noor , Ghazala Kishwer , Dr. Mamuna Subhani — Sat, 03 May 2025 00:00:00 +0300

Muhammad Mansha Yaad is a famous Urdu & Punjabi short story writer. He write Novel in Urdu and Punjabi also. He is a famous T.V drama writer. He is an introvert in his short stories. His short stories comprises multi-dimensional meanings. To attain this purpose, he writes in Symbolic style also. This article attempts to analyze his short stories in the perspective of symbolism. Sometimes he used concrete symbols and sometimes abstract way of writing. His Symbols are neither so easy, nor so difficult to understand. He chooses them from real life, society, folklore, literary traditions and Punjabi culture. He used these symbols to express his inner feelings, self-actualization and psychological issues in our society. These symbols are very from each other and demands deep intention to understand them.

Key Words: Muhammad Mansha Yaad, Urdu & Punjabi short story writer, multi-dimensional, real life, society, folklore, literary traditions and Punjabi culture, self-actualization, psychological issues.