Al-Bukhari Journal of Arabic and Islamic Studies

Reflection of Social Values and Cultural Ethos in Pre-Islamic Arabic Poetry: A Study

Mr. Mofidul Islam, Dr. Farid Uddin Ahmed — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:31:01 +0000

In this paper an attempt has been made to explore the social values depicted in the pre-Islamic Arabic poetry. It also aims to uncover the significance of these values, providing a deeper understanding of the cultural and moral framework of the pre-Islamic Arab society. The anthology Dîwān al-Ḥamāsa by Abū Tammâm serves as a testament to this ethical richness, featuring a diverse array of virtues such as generosity, hospitality, kindness, compassion, sincerity, honesty, respect, equality, righteousness, and justice. One of the chapters of this anthology Bāb al-Adāb meticulously documents the noble conduct of pre-Islamic poets, highlighting qualities like generosity, kindness, and a strong sense of cooperation. Apart from this, other anthologies like Mu‘allaqāt, Kitāb al-Aghāni, Mufaḍḍaliyāt, Jamhara Ash‘ār al-‘Arab, and ‘Iqd al-Farîd, serve as invaluable sources of wisdom, safeguarding a wealth of poetic verses that celebrate ethical and moral principles. These collections carefully preserve numerous poems that reflect values such as honesty, generosity, equality, kindness, respect, virtuous conduct, justice, compassion, forgiveness, righteousness, and sincerity, thereby contributing to the literary heritage with lasting and profound insights.

دراسة التاريخ الإسلامي دورها وأهميتها في تثقيف الأمم: دراسة تحليلة

Mr. Abdul Kareem Hudawi, Dr. A. Abdul Hai Hasani Nadwi — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 07:14:42 +0000

This research aims to study the role and importance of Islamic history in depth. It focuses on how Islamic history supports the intellectual and social revival of the Muslim community. The study is based on the idea that history is not just a record of past events. Rather, it reflects the life of nations and helps in understanding the present and anticipating the future. The study examines the place of history in Islamic thought by highlighting the attention given by the Holy Quran and the Prophetic Sunnah to the stories of past nations and the lessons learned from their circumstances. It also demonstrates how history has contributed to understanding Islamic law through the knowledge of abrogating and abrogated verses, and to the science of Hadith through the verification of narrations and the distinction between authentic and weak Hadiths.

Furthermore, the research sheds light on history's contributions to revealing God's laws governing civilizations, the reasons for the rise and fall of states, and its role in establishing lessons, avoiding mistakes, and shaping leadership and political awareness. The study examines the current state of history departments in Islamic universities, highlighting their struggles with the absence of authentic Islamic perspective and dominance of distorted curricula that have influenced the historical consciousness of generations. This necessitates methodological restructuring, support for the specialization and expertise.

The study concludes that Islamic history is not merely a source of knowledge, but a strategic imperative for safeguarding identity, reviving civilizational traditions and cultivating leaders. It asserts that historical awareness forms the foundation for any contemporary reform or civilizational project. The findings emphasize that reforming history education and restoring the Islamic perspective within it represent a crucial step towards restoring collective consciousness and reclaiming the Muslim world's place in the course of human civilization.

Naqshbandi Principles to Overcome The Negative Impact of Social Media

Ali Muhammad Bhat — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:43:03 +0000

Sufism emerged from various influences, including a mystical implication in some of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad (SAAS), the practice of Isolation and constant remembrance of God in Cave Hira. Sufism emerged from various influences, among them the mystical implication in some of the teachings of Prophet Muhammad practised Isolation and constant remembrance of God in Cave Hira. In the 2nd century of Islam, it was a desire to escape the hardships due to the political upheavals of the time. This gave rise to the Sufi philosophy of life for a peaceful existence. In the contemporary era, human calmness and the sublime of the soul are snatched by social media. It emerges as intoxication or addiction which keeps one away from the reality of the world. To save one’s soul from such intoxication or media addiction, Naqshbandi Sufi developed eleven standards Hosh dar Dam, Nazar bar Qadam, Safar dar Watan, Khalwat dar Anjuman, Yad kard, Baz gasht, Nigah dasht, Yad dasht, Wuquf Zamani, Wuquf ‘Adadi and Wuquf Qalbi to remain away from the effects of unethical practices,

قصيدة البردة وتأثيرها في اللغة العربية

Dr. K. M. A. Ahmed Zubair — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:11:05 +0000

This article discusses the origin of Islamic praise poems (madih), highlighting their connection to Sufi poetic arts that express religious emotions and are characterised by deep spirituality. It reviews the most prominent examples of praise poetry throughout history, with a focus on Al-Burda poem by Al-Busiri, which is considered one of the greatest and most famous of these praises. The article further examines its artistic and thematic elements. It also explores the impact of Al-Burda on the Arabic language and literature in terms of popular dissemination, composition, lessons, and poetic innovations, emphasising the status of its poets and their influence on literary and religious heritage. Finally, the article demonstrates the ongoing influence of praise poems in strengthening spiritual and literary aspects, and their deep connection to Sufism and Islamic ethics.

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فلسفة السخاء والصدقة في الإسلام ودورهما في تقوية المجتمع

Mr. Mohamed Ali, Dr. S. Abdus Samad — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 08:46:06 +0000

Generosity and charity are among the important values in Islam, emphasised in both the Holy Quran and the Hadith. This subject aims to clarify the status of generosity and charity in the lives of Muslims and their role in strengthening society.

The Quran and Hadith teach us that generosity is a path to attaining God's pleasure and increasing faith. Giving, whether in the form of money, time, assistance, or a kind word, helps a person purify their soul and draw closer to God. Charity, especially Zakat, is a clear manifestation of generosity in Islam. Zakat is one of the five pillars of Islam and is obligatory for those who possess wealth that reaches the Nisab threshold. They must give 2.5% of their wealth annually to assist the poor, the needy, and others.

Charity in Islam is not limited to money alone; it also includes simple acts such as smiling, helping others, guiding those in need, and removing harm from the road. All these actions are considered charity, allowing everyone, whether rich or poor, to participate in goodness. This strengthens the spirit of cooperation and love in society.

The Holy Quran emphasizes that benevolence is mutual, as God urges believers to be benevolent just as He has been benevolent to them. This allows a person to feel the blessing of giving, just as they feel the blessing of what God has granted them.

In conclusion, generosity and charity in Islam are not merely concepts but practical behaviours that positively impact the individual and society. They help refine the soul, promote justice, and build a cooperative society where people live with love and respect, with each individual contributing to the well-being of others.

Sheik Abdul Qadir Al-Jilani – The Guiding Star: An Analytical Study on the Guidance of Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani from a Psychological perspective

Dr. Saad Blaly.N, Dr. A. Abdul Hai Hasani Nadwi — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:41:13 +0000

Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani is a familiar name that drives the mind towards Sufism on hearing it. His nobility and morality have attracted millions of hearts to his path, Sufism is generally defined as the purification of heart from the diseases like jealousy, anger, lust and worldly desires and focusing on developing closeness with the divine who had created the soul. Unlike the secular psychology Islamic psychology is a soul centric subject where constant spiritual exercise is given to discipline the self like restraining from the worldly whims and still living in the world attached with the society. In Sufi terms it is called as خلوة در انجمن which means “seclusion within gathering” the explanation of this terminology goes like one will go through all the spiritual exercises to discipline his self, restraining it from materialistic matters of the world and making his soul closer to Allah still living in this world in a society not taking it into his heart.

Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani was one such Sufi master who was capable to restrain his self from the worldly matters and keep himself cautious and conscious on gaining the closeness of Allah in his heart. A familiar incident associated to his life can serve here as an example to his spiritual state where once Sheik was teaching his students and a messenger arrived to the Sheik informing him that.the ship which carried his valuable goods have sunk at sea and it would cause a significant financial loss, the Sheik looked down to his heart and praised Allah saying “Alhamdulillah” after sometime the same messenger arrived and informed that the message given before was by mistake and the Sheik again looked down to his heart and praised Allah saying “Alhamdulillah,” his students were stunned to see their Sheik praising Allah for both and they inquired him about his reaction and he explained that the first time the news came he looked down to his heart searching for sadness or any worries and he found nothing and he was satisfied with whatever Allah has decreed and so he thanked Allah and praised him and when the second time the same messenger returned with the message that the former was a message delivered by mistake he looked down again to his heart searching for overwhelmed joy or excitement having a hope for worldly gain and he found nothing and his heart remained content with Allah’s will so he praised Allah and thanked him this was the spiritual state of Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani. He was a teacher, a preacher, a mentor and a guide to number of people who followed him.

In this Article I would tend to Analyze the way and style of Sheik Abdul Qadir Jilani in guiding the followers to the closeness of Allah by his speech in his book (Fathur Rabbani) specifically focusing on how to upgrade one’s self from (Nafs al Ammara) the soul that commands and abides by evil to (Nafs al Muthmainna) the soul which is content and at peace.

Unlocking Arabic Words Through Stories

Dr. N. Waseema Noor — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 10:09:17 +0000

This Article emphasizes on taking stories as a powerful and an effective way to learn and memorize Arabic vocabulary. The natural link between language and stories is discussed, highlighting stories as a bridge to Arabic Vocabulary. Arabic stories often carry moral lessons, wisdom and values which gives an emotional attachment. The stories connect language with Culture, History and Islamic Arab traditions and all these deepens the understanding

A Study on The First Khutbah of Amir-Al-Mumineen Umar Bin Khattab(RA)

Mr. Habib Mohamed Tahir Bijli F, Dr. N. M. Ahamed Ibrahim — Tue, 13 Jan 2026 06:44:23 +0000

Umar bin Khattab's (RA) first Khutbah is a powerful example of his priorities, values, and character as the second Caliph of Islam. The sermon, that was given after taking over the office as the Amir al-Mumineen, includes self-examination, supplication, and a request to Allah for direction in governance. Umar (RA) emphasises his profound understanding of leadership duties by praying for humility, strength, wisdom, and justice. This article examines the sermon's linguistic beauty, textual and thematic depth along with the supplications and moral values it contains.

I’jaaz al-Qur'aan -The Miraculous Nature of the Qur'aan

Dr..S.Shahina Begum — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 09:54:19 +0000

This article discusses the miraculous nature of the quraan. The Qur’an is regarded in Islam as the supreme and eternal miracle bestowed upon Prophet Muhammad ﷺ. This article expores the miraculous characteristics of the Qur’an by analyzing its linguistic inimitability (iʿjāz al-Qur’an), structural hormony, and profound meanings, which posed a challenge to the most articulate Arabs of its era and continue to resist imitation. It also emphasizes the Qur’an’s flawless preservation, internal consistency, and all-encompassing guidance for moral, spiritual, and social aspects of life. Additionally, the study examines the Qur’an’s enduring significance and its function as a source of divine guidance (hidāyah) for humanity. Through these aspects, the paper asserts that the Qur’an is not a product of human authorship but a divine revelation, serving as a lasting miracle for all generations.

The Aesthetics of Prophetic Praise and Hadith Scholarship in the Nasheed of Imam al-Bukhari by the Scholar-Poet al-Hajj al-Nahwi I.l.Sayyid Ahmad Muthu Vapa al-Fasi (may Allah have mercy on him)

Mr. Ferozekhan S, Dr. K Mujeeb Rahman — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:02:41 +0000

This study presents a descriptive and analytical reading of the Arabic hymn “Sayyidunā Bukhārī Imām”, composed by al Shāʿir al ʿĀlim al Ḥājj al Naḥwī I.L.Muthu Wābā al Fāsī (raḥimahullāh). The hymn reflects the spiritual, scholarly, and aesthetic identity of the Hamidiyya school, portraying Imām al-Bukhārī as a symbol of sacred knowledge, moral authority, and divine blessing. Through textual, stylistic, and thematic analysis, the study demonstrates how devotional poetry functions as both cultural memory and pedagogical instrument in Islamic tradition.Key words: Imam al bukhari , Hamidiya hymns ,Sufism ,praise ,Islamic heritage , Muthu waba Al Aalim Al Fasi,poetry.

திருச்சியும் இரு வள்ளல்களின் கல்விப் புரட்சியும்

Mr. N. Amirudeen M.A. M.Phil., NET , Dr. Mohamed Rafiq Hasani — Fri, 23 Jan 2026 10:14:40 +0000

This article examines the educational and social contributions of two eminent philanthropists—Haji Jamal Mohamed Sahib and Khaja Mian Rawther—who played a pivotal role in advancing Muslim education in South India, particularly in Tiruchirappalli. It highlights their efforts in founding and supporting educational institutions, promoting Qur’an translation projects, and establishing scholarly bodies such as Majlis-ul-Ulama. The study underscores how their vision and philanthropy culminated in the establishment of Jamal Mohamed College, which continues to serve thousands of students, reflecting their lasting legacy in educational reform and social upliftment.