12 research outputs found
The Viewpoints of Al-Fārūqi and al-Maudūdī on Islamic Daʽwah: A Comparative Analysis
The Arabic word Daʽwah literally means ‘making an invitation’ but in principle, it signifies to call people to the submission of Allah (swt), the absolute master of mankind. Islamic Daʽwah is not similar to any other religious missionaries, rather it is something more than missionary, which is associated with hikmah or wisdom, believer’s long-cherished objective. Al-Fārūqī and al-Maudūdī are two prominent Muslim scholars who wanted to establish the Islamic worldview in the society as an all-encompassing social system. Both of them deeply scrutinized the nature of Islamic Daʽwah that, how it works and how it should be applied in the society. In spite of their rational and holistic approach, scholars in the field find some distinctions in their methodology of Daʽwah because of their different backgrounds and diverse sociopolitical circumstances. So, this paper aims at identifying the methodological distinctions between these two dynamic contemporary scholars on Islamic Daʽwah. The method will be followed in this paper is comparative as well as analytical. The most significant finding of this paper is that to al-Fārūqī, Islamic Daʽwah is full of intellection and a mediator to interreligious dialogue and harmony. Conversely, to al-Maudūdī it is a gradual, evolutionary and dynamic media of preaching Islam as well as social reforms which could be an effective mode for every activist of Islamic movement towards Islamic revolution. Regardless of their distinctions, both of the two contemporary scholars clarified Islamic Daʽwah discourse comprehensively, which is still considered as a milestone for those who are involved in Daʽwah activity
Empowering women in Bangladesh: a study on the problems of working women in garments industries
Empowering Muslim women is a worldwide trend in almost all Muslim countries. Bangladesh is leading the way for all in this regard. It is constantly led by Two prominent women for almost 30 years. Women in Bangladesh remain firm and strong in almost all sectors of life. This paper describes some major problems of working women in Bangladesh, especially in garment industry which is regarded to be the second highest foreign currency earner among other sources of Bangladesh economy. In Bangladesh, there are more than six thousand garment industries where around six million people work and majority of them are women. The problems faced by these working women are extreme in nature. It may pose a serious threat to the development of Bangladesh economy. The research asserts that if these problems persist and not tackled effectively, the number of working women will gradually diminish; consequently, the economic growth of Bangladesh will stand far from its desired goal. Among the major problems faced by the working women include the following: salary discrimination due to genders, late salary payment, sexual harassment, mocking, no leave during pregnancy and sickness, inadequate medical facilities, housing problems, insufficient transportation of companies, spread of various diseases and unhygienic workplace due to industrial discharges. The research has figured out the problems through an intensive study of the previous and current research papers, books, magazines, periodicals of government and different NGOs’, surveys and newspapers. The research also reached its conclusions through personal interviews with the working women and selected administrative officers
Tāhā Jābir al-ʻalwānī’s viewpoint on apostasy : an analytical study from Bangladesh perspective
This research aims to illustrate the notion of apostasy in the viewpoint of late Tāhā Jābir Al-ʻalwānī in the Bangladesh perspective where apostates are usually killed by known or unknown Islamic hardliner groups without any legal authorization. This research finds the notion of apostasy is still now crucial and debate-full among the scholars of early and latter generation of Islam. Contemporary scholars also have been divided over the issue. Tāhā Jābir Alʻalwānīis one of them who critically conducted a research regarding the issue where he showed the irrationality of apostasy’s punishment. However,‘Alwānī said putting an apostate to death is opposite of the Qurʼānic viewpoint, Prophetic tradition and his rightly guided Caliphs. To him the issue lacks consensus among the Prophet’s companions and scholars of later generation. He dismissed the penalty of apostasy showing verses of the Qurʼān describing no punishment. Through explaining the historical evidences and other sources of Islam he opined that the execution for apostasy happened at different periods of Islam was mostly by politically motivated where several Muslim scholars have been accused of apostasy when they did not consent the actions of respective rulers. The researcher has found a pragmatic relevance to further study and analyze the apostasy issue of ʻAlwānī in the Bangladesh context where the mainstream ʻulamāʼ forbid such act. The research has followed the qualitative methodology, extracted the ʻAlwānī’s views scanning his written book on the issue, video lectures and other many more verified sources from Bangladesh research circle
Genocide of Rohingya Muslims: a classical model of ethnic cleansing
Considerable historical evidence affirms that the Rohingya Muslims are indigenous inhabitants and rightful citizens of Myanmar, who have been living in Rakhine State not for decades, but for centuries. The Myanmar government has been systematically eradicating the Rohingya people due to their Islamic religious identity. This analysis finds that the ongoing persecution on Rohingya Muslims is a manifestation of a classical model of ethnic cleansing. The disasters experienced in Rakhine State present a complete evidence of systematic, widespread and prolific human rights violations, including heinous crimes against humanity. This article presents an academic perspective on repeated incidents, based on authentic proofs to international community of ethnic cleansing committed by the Myanmar army. This research has been carried out through various types of sources, such as recent and previously published books, articles, local and international newspapers, TV channels, magazines, documentaries, human rights organizations’ reports, and eye-witness accounts of the victims. Finally, it provides suggestions to resolve the rising problems, which may bring a permanent solution to the long-lasting humanitarian crisis in Rakhine State
Marital Discord Resolution in AbdulHamid AbuSulayman’s Viewpoint: A Maqāṣidic Analysis: حل الشقاق الزوجي في نظر عبد الحميد أبو سليمان: تحليل مقاصدي
The research aims to illustrate the viewpoints of AbdulHamid AbuSulayman on marital discord’s resolution, which he corresponded in one of his pivotal books entitled “Marital Discord: Recapturing Human Dignity through the Higher Objectives of Islamic Law”. He profoundly noticed a long lasting and historical debate among scholars of Islam regarding the chastisement of a wife and its intensity whether a mark of beating could be seen on her body, or a slight beating with a light stuff like a siwāk (toothbrush) could be enough to chastise. AbuSulayman entirely disagreed with such perception of beating and claimed that where the foundation of a family in Islam is based on affection, compassion, cooperation, and benevolence, how coercion, repression, or abuse should have the space there? He also argued that how an adult person can beat another adult while each spouse has the right to leave the family and terminate the marital bond when it becomes detrimental? Conversely, scholars like Ibn Abi Hatim, Ibn Jarir and other classical scholars of four madhāhib endorsed the husband’s role to discipline his wife by slight beating. Modern scholars like Muḥammad ʽAbduh, Rashīd Riḍā, Sayyid Quṭb and Yūsuf al-Qaradāwī also opined the same. To resolve disputes between spouses, AbuSulayman proposed some steps that could be taken by a husband to normalize the relationship avoiding any chastisement. The study followed a qualitative methodology, where the researchers extensively studied the aforementioned book and other related sources and analysed the author’s viewpoints and that of other scholars from Maqāṣid al-Sharīʽah perspective
Islamization of knowledge: a time befitting step
Today secular philosophical thought seized not only the Western education system but also seized the education system of the entire Muslim world.
The philosophical thought of the Western world based on empiricism, rationalism and secularism. The philosophers of the Western world denied the divine guidance guessing that without any attachment of religion they are determined to change the destiny of their lives.
They think that man has rights to fulfill all kinds of desires for the sake of happiness with certain values such as democracy, equality, human rights, social justice and others.
This speculation distanced them from the guidance of God, as a result, all kinds of rebellious activities prevailed their thinking as well as the policies of societies and states
Integration of knowledge: a time befitting step = Integrasi ilmu: langkah sesuai masa ini
This researchaims to demonstratethatinthecontemporaryworld,secular philosophical thought seized not only the Western education system but also that of Muslim World. The Westernmaterialistthoughts are mostly originated fromempiricism, rationalism, secularism and many more tenetsas such. Hence,theirsuchspeculation distanced them from the guidance of Allah (SWT); eventually, manysorts of rebellious actionsprevailedintheir perceptions, policies of societyand state.Conversely,Islamic epistemologyisdifferent.It creates connection between all sources of knowledge and revelation.The purpose of this study is to display the moral failure of secular education system and dire necessary ofintegrated education and its swiftexpansion, especially for Muslims across the Islamic world. Thestudy has followed the qualitative methodology through an intensive study mainly the secondary data like the previously published original books, articles, periodicals, magazinesandonline lectures of specialists and experts on integration of knowledge. The findings of theresearchareinstalling Islamic worldview in mindset of Muslim students, producing innovative dynamic leadershipfor each sector, launching same education system and joint research project forOIC member states, nurturing thinking mind of students, making people employable, expanding exchange program, revitalizing higher education and building relationship between universities and industries.
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Kajian ini menampilkan bahawa dalam dunia kontemporari, pemikiran falsafah
sekular telah merampas bukan sahaja sistem pendidikan barat bahkan juga sistem
pendidikan di dunia Islam. Kebanyakan pemikiran barat terbina daripada pemikiran
empirisisme, rationalisme, sekularisme dan banyak lagi prinsip-prinsip yang
sedemikian. Oleh itu, kajian ini menjelaskan bahawa spekulasi sedemikian
merupakan punca Barat telah terpesong jauh daripada hidayah Allah SWT;
natijahnya, pelbagai gejala perberontakan mula muncul dalam buah pandangan,
polisi masyarakat dan negara mereka. Pun begitu, epistemologi ilmu dalam Islam
tidak jauh berbeza daripada yang Barat. Ia meliputi segala perkara yang terhasil
daripada epistemologi Barat kecuali sekularisme sementara Islam menggantikannya
dengan wahyu. Antara dapatan kajian ini ialah keperluan membina pandang sarwa
Islam dalam minda pelajar muslim, melahirkan kepimpinan yang bersifat innovatif
dan dinamik bagi setiap genap hal ehwal orang Islam, melancarkan sistem
pendidikan dan kajian bersama yang sama buat ahli jawatankuasa negara OIC,
memupuk tabiat berfikir dalam diri pelajar, menyediakan empployabiliti bagi warga
masyarakat, mengembangkan lagi program pertukaran, menjadikan 100 universiti
kita tersenarai dalam 500 universiti terbaik dunia menjelang 2025, mengembalikan
peranan penting pendidikan tinggi serta membina hubungan antara universiti dan
industri
Building a strong ummah: Muslim women in the Twenty-first century
This paper argues that women are an essential part of society like men and both male and female are complementary to each other. In Islam, besides a male’s role, a female’s role also is significant to build a sound and a strong Ummah. A mother plays her role inside a family, performs her roles and responsibilities towards her husband and children. She has the potentials and qualities to contribute for the larger community as a whole. She is not isolated from the community affairs in Islamic society. Rather, she should offer her skills and knowledge in the advancement of society. This paper illustrates how a woman can play a crucial role as an ideal mother, ideal wife, ideal educator, ideal medical doctor and an ideal leader as they played in the earlier period of Islam. Khadījah R.A. (may Allah swt be pleased with her), the first wife of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh) was a successful businesswoman. His youngest wife, ‘Ayishah (r.a.) led the battlefield in a battle called ‘×arb al-Jamal’ [battle of camel]. During the reign of Caliph ʻUmar (r.a), he appointed a woman as an invigilator for monitoring a market. This paper asserts that if Muslim women are fostered properly, they would be able to immensely contribute towards building a strong Muslim community as they did during the time of the Prophet Muhammad (pbuh)
Women’s problems in workplace of Bangladesh: an analytical study
Bangladesh is one of the fastest growing countries in South Asia whose growth rate was 7. 1 percent and 7.2 percent in 2016 and 2017 respective years. In 2017 it was the second fastest growing country in South Asia. Behind this rapid growth of this country there is a great dedication of a big number of working women who came from rural areas of Bangladesh who have been working in different garment and textile industries across the country. In total 6500 factories the number of laborers is 4 million where 85% are women. However, this sector is playing very significant role to advance Bangladesh to the current position. The study found that the involvement of women in workplace indeed, is a sign of cooperation, rapid progress and prosperity for a developing country like Bangladesh. So, the owners of companies and governmental agencies should come forward to provide a peaceful and harassment-free atmosphere removing all sorts of obstacles for women to keep active the economic wheel of Bangladesh through ensuring necessary privileges which can encourage them to more massively contribute to the development of Bangladesh