A Multi-Dimensional Perspective Introduction Pakistan stands at the forefront of the global struggle against terrorism, often facing this daunting unconventional war in isolation. Despite the immense sacrifices made by the people and Pakistan Armed Forces, they remain a primary target for extremist elements. To bring this conflict to a logical conclusion, it is imperative to…
IntroductionIslam is a dynamic faith for all the people of different races and times but we see it as a rigid faith which appears to be inflexible. Actually this is not the case. The history of Islamic thought is defined by a profound and often overlooked transition: the journey from a living, breathing “Movement” in…
A Review Introduction: Bridging Language and Spirituality The practice of invoking blessings upon the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) stands as a cornerstone of Islamic piety, a rhythmic heartbeat within the spiritual life of a believer. Yet, the very language used to describe this act reveals a rich tapestry of cultural and theological nuance….
A Conceptual error The literal meaning of the word “Jihad” is “Strenuous effort” or “struggle”. War for the independence of one’s homeland or for any other purpose is called Harb (war), but commonly it is also called Jihad, which depends on circumstances and is debatable. While a detailed article was published in DJ (Jihad: Myth…
By Sachiko Murata and William C. Chittick “The Vision of Islam” authored by Dr. Sachiko Murata and Dr. William C. Chittack delves into the multifaceted aspects of Islam, including practice, faith, spirituality (Ishan), and the Islamic perspective on history, drawing from the teachings of the “Hadith of Gabriel”, which is based on summarized contents from…
Islam’s Answer to Life’s Ultimate Question Introduction The entire the cycle of creation, life’s test, and final judgment exists because of the unique responsibility and honor offered and accepted by humanity[1]. Unlike any other creature, humans combine the spiritual nature of angels with the earthly desires of the animal world. Our purpose is to use…
Introduction From the dawn of civilization, humans have wrestled with the question: Why are we here? Ancient Mesopotamian myths told of humans created to serve the gods; Egyptian beliefs tied purpose to maintaining cosmic order (Ma’at). The Greek philosophers, from Socrates (470/399BC) to Aristotle (428/347BC), sought reason-based foundations for human existence, with Aristotle emphasizing the…
IntroductionThe Pathfinder[1] Group is one of the leading business enterprises of Pakistan and is the largest provider of integrated security facilities management services in the country, it consistently empowers challenges into opportunities. It is the oldest group in the private security services sector in Pakistan that has, since its inception in 1976 grown, kept diversifying…
Section – 1 Introduction The brief but intense four-day conflict between India and Pakistan in May 2025 ignited significant global discussion, with The New York Times notably describing: “The recent battlefield standoff between India and Pakistan was “a clear setback for India”, underscoring the decades-long Kashmir conflict and exposing India’s inability to impose a resolution…
Introduction Muslim scholars have meticulously preserved and authenticated the Prophet’s (PBUH) traditions since the time of the Companions. Early verification assessed both the chain of narrators (isnad) and the text (matn) of Hadith. However, during the 2nd and 3rd centuries—when major Hadith collections were compiled— scholars primarily focused on isnad scrutiny, developing rigorous criteria for…
