Al-Muaz

Analyzing the Security Aspects of Islamophobia through Hollywood Films

Raja Arslan Ahmad Khan — 2023-12-31

The study was conducted to address and explore the security dimension of Islamophobia in Hollywood movies. Therefore, the objective of the study is to investigate the representation of Muslims in Hollywood movies and to explore the securitization of Muslims. Securitization theory has been used as the theoretical framework of this study. The methodology used for this purpose consisted of quantitative analysis and analyzing three movies released by Hollywood. It was found that the portrayal of Muslims on Hollywood platforms is problematic and has produced securitized images of Muslims. Researchers selected three movies: American Sniper, The Dictator and Clean Skin, released by Hollywood movies by utilizing purposive sampling technique. The finding shows that The Dictator produced more securitized scenes than American Sniper and Clean Skin. All three movies produced nagative content related to Muslims. The Dictator and American Sniper produced more securitized images of Muslims Women as a Threat theme, Muslims as a Threat and Muslims Children as a Threat as compared to the Clean Skin. All of the three movies had produced very few scenes in the Immigrants and Refugees category. All three movies produced negative content on attributes related to Muslims category like, Turban. Cap, beard, Hijab and dress. Hollywood movies in the process of securitization of Muslims; Muslims are being linked with terrorism and extremism, and framed as a security threat. Hence, by following Islamophobic discourses, Hollywood movies have produced securitized the image of Muslims.

Islamic Perspectives on Strategic Women's Empowerment

Qurat ul Ain Ali — 2023-12-31

The women make up more than half of the worldwide people but they still confront numerous challenges in proving their empowered status. Especially Muslim women are portrayed as oppressive gender in a lot of literature and media. Women empowerment (WE), on the other hand, is a hotly disputed topic in underdeveloped countries. Women's empowerment is widely acknowledged as essential for social changes, political stability, economic progress, and poverty reduction in emerging countries. Aside from the fact, Islam encourages women to be self-sufficient. The semantic description of term has provided in this study whether it's difficult to go through all of the concepts related to the “empowerment.”

تشبہ بالکفار : فقہی قواعدکا عصری انطباق

Dr. Hafiz Muhammad Saleem Awan — 2023-12-31

Imitation of non-Muslims has ever been the important issue since the fall of Muslim civilization and rise of Western civilization. Islam being a complete code of life always offers complete guidance to its followers so is the case with this issue too. The Islamic Jurists derive legal guidance from the Quran and Sunnah in shape of rulings and designate it as Legal Maxims. These legal maxims cover all aspects of human life in general and at a larger scale. This study is focused about imitation of non-Muslims in daily life and its status according to legal maxims whether imitation of infidels is permissible or not. If not, then what is status of it, prohibited or undesirable. These legal maxims were described centuries ago, but these legal maxims cover the current era too. This study has been focused to examine these issues of imitation in the light of these legal maxims and endeavored to define solutions of these issues. This study will provide consciousness among Muslims and provoke willingness to follow the basic rulings of Quran and Sunnah.

تصریف آیاتِ قرآنیہ :مقاصد وحکم

Saima Ashraf — 2023-12-31

This paper studies the insights and objectives behind the reappearance of Qur’ānic verses in the different places. It concludes that the Holy Quran is a miraculous word in terms of its specific and unique style, preservation and codification, comprehensiveness and containing numerous purposes and rules. In this style of reappearance of the verses in different places a new point and a new wisdom is provided. This style of explanation of the Holy Quran fascinates the reader, and those who recite it and listen to it, every time feels the strength and brightness of their faith and belief.

تفسیر الجلالین للإمام المحَلِّي: دراسة نموذجیة للعلاقات المجازیة

Dr. Abdul Saboor — 2023-12-31

The research deals with some rhetorical indications of the metaphor style and its types in the interpretation of Jalalain by Imam Jalal Al-Din Al-Mahalli R.h. The first is the linguistic metaphor in the interpretation of the two majesties, and the second is the rational metaphor in the interpretation of the two majesties, and that is through the interpretation of the Qur’anic surahs.The research questions revolve around the following points:(1)What are the metaphorical verses in the interpretation of Jalalain by the Imam Al-Mahalli R.h.?(2)How does the Imam Al-Mahalli R.h. deal with these verses?(3)Do these meanings affect the concept of the verse and clarify its rhetorical and creative aspects?The aim behind this research:(1)Exposing the metaphorical verses in the interpretation of Jalalain by the Imam Al-Mahalli R.h.?(.(2)Showing the extent of the effectiveness by the Imam Al-Mahalli R.h and his ability to show the rhetorical and metaphorical advantages of the Qur’an through his interpretation of the verses and their treatment.(3)Knowing the figurative meanings in his interpretation, and pointing out the articulation of the different meanings discussed in this regard.(4)Contributing to defining one of the fields of Qur’anic literature, grazing in its fields, and feeding from its rich gardens.The research carried out an analytical and descriptive approach, starting from Surat al-Kahf to Surat An-Nas, and following according to what the Imam Al-Mahalli R.h envisioned in terms of interpretation, exposing its types: linguistics and metaphorical relationships. The research concluded by mentioning the most important findings of the research in terms of its significance and impact on meanings and interpretation, and the importance of observing it in the field of scientific and literary research.