Journal Name: lslamabad Islamicus ISSN (Print) : 2707-7225 ISSN (Electronic): 2707-7233 HEC Ranking Y Frequency: Bi- annually (2 issues per year) Nature: Print and Online Submission: https://islamabadislamicus.com/index.php/journal/about/submissions Email: islamabadislamicus@gmail.com Contact Editor: hafizaslam786@gmail.com Languages of Publication: English, Arabic, Urdu Islamabad Islamicus is an open access, double blind peer reviewed bi-annual Journal published by Islamabad Education & Relief Foundation. The journal is published under the guardianship of Peer Syed Muhammad Naveed ul Hassan Mashhadi (Sajjada Nasheen Aastana Aaliya Bhikhi Sharif) and under the editorship of Dr. Muhammad Zafar Iqbal Jalali. The Journal is dedicated to publish articles on Islamic History, Thoughts, Theology, Islamic law, and Civilization and Cultural issues. Furthermore, the Journal also encourages the authors to submit researches conducted under interdisciplinary collaboration on the important socio-Religious issues including interfaith harmony and studies in contemporary religions. The main objective of Islamabad Islamicus is to promote Islamic based research through modern research techniques and social science methodologies. Furthermore, the journal also strives to address the socio, economic, political and legal issues of the globalized words through Islamic perspective in order to create a viable and sustainable solutions to these issues.
عہدِ نبوی ﷺ میں خواتین کا سماجی و معاشی کردار: سیرتِ نبوی ﷺ کی روشنی میں
This paper takes a closer look at how Prophet Muhammad ﷺ empowered women, especially in the fields of education and economic life, showing that their active participation in society is not a modern idea but one deeply rooted in Islamic tradition. Through the lives of remarkable women like Hazrat Khadijah (RA), a respected entrepreneur and key supporter of the Prophet ﷺ, and Hazrat Aisha (RA), a renowned scholar and teacher, we see how women were uplifted as thinkers, leaders, and contributors to the growth of the Muslim community.The study also highlights other inspiring Sahabiyat, such as Umm Salamah (RA), known for her wisdom and political insight during critical moments of Islamic history, and Asma bint Abu Bakr (RA), who courageously supported the Prophet’s ﷺ migration and later became an example of strength and resilience. The objective is to explore how the Prophet’s ﷺ actions and teachings laid a practical, faith-based foundation for women’s empowerment. Using a qualitative approach rooted in Islamic texts and historical analysis, the paper draws connections between the values upheld by the Prophet ﷺ and today’s need to educate and empower women. The findings show that the early Muslim community, under the Prophet’s ﷺ guidance, honored women’s knowledge, leadership, and economic independence—challenging both pre-Islamic customs and many modern misconceptions. Today, reviving this Prophetic model is essential for nurturing balanced, compassionate societies where women are not just included but respected as vital contributors to progress andchange.
متوسط طبقے کے کاروباری شعبے کے معاشی حقوق کا تحفظ: تعلیماتِ نبوی ﷺ کی روشنی میں ایک تحقیقی و تجزیاتی مطالعہ
The middle class constitutes the backbone of any society’s economic and social structure, yet in many contemporary Muslim countries this segment—especially its business sector—faces growing vulnerability. This study analyses the protection of the economic rights of the middle-class business sector in the light of the teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ). Grounded in the primary sources of Islam (Qur’an, Sunnah, classical fiqh, and Sīrah), the research adopts an applied, qualitative, historical-analytical and comparative design. It examines key Prophetic and juristic principles related to fair pricing, market transparency, prohibition of riba and ihtikār (hoarding/monopoly), partnership-based finance, and the prevention of wealth concentration. Using documentary analysis of classical texts and contemporary literature in Islamic economics, as well as economic and policy reports from selected Muslim countries (particularly Pakistan, Turkey, Malaysia and Indonesia), the study explores how middle-class entrepreneurs are affected by inflation, interest-based financial structures, cartels, weak market regulation, corruption, and limited access to capital and technology. The findings show that the Prophetic economic model offers a coherent normative framework capable of empowering the middle class through just market supervision, non-interest-based finance (mudarabah, musharakah, etc.), institutionalized zakat and waqf, and strong legal action against monopolies and hoarding. The study concludes that genuine implementation of these principles can reduce economic inequality, protect small and medium enterprises (SMEs), and strengthen social cohesion. It recommends that Muslim states redesign market and financial policies in line with Prophetic teachings—by promoting Sharīʿah-compliant SME financing, enforcing competition laws, reforming tax systems, curbing corruption, and integrating commercial ethics into education and business regulation—so that the economic rights of the middle-class business sector are effectively safeguarded.
سوشل میڈیا اور معاشرتی رویوں میں اخلاقی تربیت کی ضرورت: سیرت النبی ﷺ کی روشنی میں
Social media has emerged as one of the most influential communication tools of the modern era, reshaping human thoughts, emotions, and social behaviors. While it facilitates rapid exchange of information, global connectivity, and freedom of expression, it has also contributed to a range of ethical challenges, including abusive language, hate speech, misinformation, vulgarity, cyberbullying, digital addiction, and the erosion of real human relationships. In this context, the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) provides a comprehensive and practical moral framework that can guide individuals and societies in navigating the ethical crisis generated by uncontrolled online engagement. This study critically examines the negative effects of social media and highlights the ethical principles of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH)—including gentleness in speech, modesty, honesty, trustworthiness, time management, patience, and benevolence—as the foundational parameters for the refinement of digital behavior. The findings indicate that if users adopt the Prophetic ethical model in their communication, content sharing, and expression of disagreement, social media can evolve into a constructive and reformative medium rather than a source of division and moral decay. Furthermore, the research reveals that moral training is indispensable in the digital age, and that the Seerah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) can serve as an ideal guiding framework for establishing a value-based online culture. The study recommends active collaboration between educational institutions, parents, scholars, policymakers, and media platforms to develop ethical awareness programs and integrate the Prophetic moral principles into digital literacy. Such an approach can transform social media into a powerful platform for social reform, communal harmony, and intellectual growth, rather than an instrument of misinformation, hostility, and cultural disruption.
اخلاقی زوال کی وجوہات و اثرات اور اس کا حل: سیرت النبی ﷺ کی روشنی میں
Morality (Akhlaqiyat) reflects one’s actions and character and is fundamental to building a just and balanced society. Despite Islam’s strong emphasis on ethics, the contemporary Muslim world faces a serious moral decline. The Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) declared that he was sent to perfect noble character, and his life serves as a timeless model of ethical excellence. This paper examines the core causes of this decline—such as weakened faith, materialism, negative media influence, lack of ethical education, and detachment from prophetic teachings—and explores their harmful effects on individuals and society .Using the Seerah of the Prophet (ﷺ) as a guiding framework, the study proposes practical steps for moral revival. It also draws attention to the moral strength displayed by Imam Hussain (R.A) and Sayida Zainab (R.A) during the tragedy of Karbala, showing how integrity and patience endure even in extreme adversity. Their examples underline the transformative power of prophetic ethics .The paper concludes that meaningful moral reform requires reconnecting with the values taught by the Prophet (ﷺ), promoting ethical role models, and fostering collective responsibility. A return to these principles is vital for restoring personal dignity, spiritual depth, and social harmony in today’s world.
پاکستان میں معاشی استحکام بنیادیں اور اقدامات( تعلیمات نبوی صلی اللہ علیہ وسلم کی روشنی میں )
This study explores the concept of economic stability in Pakistan in the light of the teachings and economic model of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace be Upon Him). Beginning with the linguistic and technical meanings of ma‘īshat (economy) and a brief overview of Pakistan’s current economic crisis—marked by inflation, unemployment, debt burden, declining exports and institutional weakness—the paper argues that sustainable stability cannot be achieved through conventional interest-based, exploitative structures. Instead, it must be grounded in Prophetic economic principles.Using a descriptive and analytical method based on Qur’anic injunctions and the Seerah, the study identifies key foundations for economic stability: establishment of peace and rule of law, eradication of poverty through work and productive enterprise, a riba-free financial system, protection of basic rights, fair distribution and circulation of wealth, regulated economic freedom within the limits of halal and haram, moderation between extravagance and miserliness, and the institutionalization of zakat, sadaqat and social welfare. The Seerah-based model further emphasizes just trade practices, support for small businesses, investment in education and human capital, responsible borrowing and lending, and a proactive role of the state in justice, revenue management and social protection.The paper concludes that by restructuring its economic policies around these Prophetic foundations—especially the effective implementation of zakat, promotion of interest-free finance, strengthening intra-Muslim trade and encouraging ethical entrepreneurship—Pakistan can move from chronic instability towards a just, resilient and welfare-oriented economy.
An Islamic Feminist Lens: Analyzing the Seerah's Enduring Relevance for Gender Equality and Women's Empowerment vis-à-vis Western Feminist Theory
In today's world, the Western viewpoint is typically brought up while discussing gender equality and women's empowerment. It has sparked debate about Islam and led to misunderstandings about whether Islam protects women's rights or not. With an Islamic perspective, the study aims to understand feminism, compare it to Western feminist theory, and then discuss Seerah's perspective on women's rights. Key texts from both sides were selected and examined as part of the study's "comparative analysis" methodology. Contradictory points were discussed, and common ground was examined. The study concluded that Seerah has truly taught and granted women rights that are remarkable, including the right to education, the right to speak and express themselves, and legal protections without treating them as objects. Islam stands out from Western feminist theory because it genuinely rejects all forms of gender discrimination and treats all people equally. This research offers a powerful, Islamic vision for gender equality, directly engaging with Western feminist ideas to build our own authentic solutions and challenge global misconceptions.
Economic Stability in the Context of the Muwakhat-e-Madina: Importance and Uses in the Modern Era
Economic stability is the basis of the development, peace, high moral values, and success of any society. In the modern era, economic inequality, poverty problems, moral decline, the demands of the modern world, and the race for abundance are hot topics to discuss. Efforts are being made at the global and national levels to solve these problems and create a peaceful society. So that the rate of failure in the race of fast-paced life and development can be minimized. Most of the measures have been successful in producing positive results, but research on the drivers of significant and complementary results is still ongoing. Where Islamic teachings, and especially the Seerat-e-Tayyaba, offer a comprehensive and practical model for solving the problems of every field of life, the Seerat-e-Muhammadiyah, like other fields, offers a lifestyle with permanent and positive results, the long lasting results of which are acknowledged in the human world. In the context of the fastest, strongest and long lasting results of economic stability, we present the example of Muwakhat-e-Madina and its social effects, in which people of two different civilizations, simply by joining a relationship of brotherhood, achieved a strong economy, political stability, religious tolerance, social balance, mental and intellectual training. This article will provide a solution to the serious problem of economic instability of the present era in the context of the Seerat-e-Tayyaba at the level of local leadership and will prove to be a precursor to future research expansion. The suggestions presented in the article will provide new research topics on the solution of economic problems at the local level, the solution of economic and mental stress, peaceful coexistence, social security and prosperity and the Islamic principles of brotherhood.