Al-Bahis Journal of Islamic Sciences Research " Y " Catagory

A Thematic, Hadith-Based and Analytical Study of Verbal and Physical Prohibitions in Prayer

Saeed Ahmed — 2025-11-25

This research paper investigates the Prophetic teachings concerning acts prohibited during Salah (Islamic prayer) through a thematic, hadith-based, and analytical approach. Drawing upon approximately 130 marfūʿ traditions employing prohibitive expressions (ṣīghah al-nahy and lā tafʿal), the study explores the Legal , Ethical , and Spiritual and spiritual wisdom embedded in these prohibitions. The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ not only taught the forms and timings of prayer but also established boundaries that ensure its spiritual purity and inner concentration. By examining both verbal and physical prohibitions and analyzing them in light of the Quraan , authentic hadith, and juristic interpretation, this article demonstrates how these restrictions serve to perfect humility (khushūʿ) and discipline (adab) within worship. The research concludes that the Prophetic prohibitions are not mere restrictions but divine frameworks safeguarding the sanctity, focus, and transformative essence of prayer.

Basics Principles of Trading In the light of Islamic teachings

Dr.Shakir Hussain Khan — 2025-12-03

Trade is the exchange of goods and services. In which goods and services were exchanged. In modern times, trade has become "money" rather than commodities. The invention of money has made trade simple and easy and trade has developed through money. Trade between two traders is called bilateral trade while trade between more than two traders is called multilateral trade.

Trading is also referred to as the process that traders and financial market operators perform.

Trade is one of the best sources of halal sustenance, which is favored by Allah and was adopted as a profession by the Prophet of Allah, Muhammad (Peace be upon him). Islam has declared trade as an excellent profession. Every job has some rules and regulations. Which is necessary for the survival of this work. Islam has set some principles of trade which are described in the Holy Quran. According to which the Prophet of Allah and his companions continued their commercial activities. Their commercial activities are the main source of Islamic economics. Its details are available in the books of Prophet's biography and history of Islam. Following these teachings is essential for every Muslim businessman. The author of the paper has highlighted in detail in this paper: "The Basic Principles of Trade in the Light of Islamic Teachings". Which will be useful to study.

The Four Stages of Sufism: A Historical-Philosophical Reading of the Transformations of Spiritual Conduct

Dr Hafiz Ahmed Saeed Rana — 2025-12-02

This study offers a historical and philosophical analysis of four major stages in Islamic Sufism understood as spiritual conduct within Islam. It traces the movement from early ascetic piety in the first two Islamic centuries, through classical Sufism centered on divine love, to the Khurasan path of attraction and annihilation, and finally to the metaphysical synthesis associated with Ibn Arabi and later thinkers. The research asks how forms of spiritual practice, language, and self-understanding shifted across these stages, and how changing political and intellectual settings shaped those shifts without erasing a shared ethical core. The study relies on close reading of early zuhd literature, classical Sufi manuals, hagiographical collections, and key philosophical Sufi works, along with modern critical scholarship in Arabic and European languages. The analysis shows that the first stage framed Sufism as intense God-conscious adherence to Qur’an and Sunna; the second recast the same rigor around love, longing, and technical notions such as state, station, and ecstasy. The third stage pushed experience toward sustained attraction and annihilation, yet kept debate over law and normativity in view. The fourth articulated wide-ranging ontological schemes, most famously the doctrine associated with wahdat al wujud, and triggered enduring controversy among theologians and jurists. I argue that these four stages form a single long-developing project of inner purification, rather than competing departures from Islamic normativity, and that this long arc helps explain both the endurance of Sufism and its ongoing power to speak to diverse seekers of God.

The Role of Naqshbandi Sufis of Dera Ghazi Khan in the Preservation and Promotion of the Religious Thought of Mujaddid Alf Thani

Manzoor Husain — 2025-11-22

The preservation and dissemination of the religious thought of Mujaddid Alf Thani (Shaykh Ahmad Sirhindi) has remained a subject of great significance both during his lifetime and in subsequent centuries. His reformist movement sought to safeguard the fundamental Islamic beliefs of Tawheed, Prophethood, and the Hereafter, establishing a clear and firm stance against deviations and innovations. His intellectual and spiritual efforts provided a solid foundation for the stability of Sunni orthodoxy in the Indian subcontinent. The Naqshbandi Sufi order, closely associated with his teachings, played a vital role in spreading and sustaining his reformist vision across various regions.

In the southern Punjab region, particularly in Dera Ghazi Khan, Naqshbandi Sufis became instrumental in promoting Mujaddid Alf Thani’s religious ideology. They combined spirituality with social reform, emphasizing purification of the soul, remembrance of Allah, and strict adherence to Shariah. Their contributions not only reinforced the reformist legacy of Mujaddid Alf Thani but also shaped the religious and cultural fabric of the region. This study critically explores the intellectual and spiritual influence of the Naqshbandi Sufis of Dera Ghazi Khan in preserving and transmitting the teachings of Mujaddid Alf Thani in the local context.

Quality Standards and Consumer Rights: An Evaluation in the Light of Pakistani Law and Islamic Teachings

1. Dr. Manzoor Ahmad — 2025-11-22

In the bustling marketplace of Pakistan, the allure of affordability often masks a looming predicament: substandard goods. This article delves into the critical issue of substandard product manufacturing in Pakistan, exploring it from ethical, Islamic, and legal standpoints. While consumers, driven by budget constraints, are drawn to lower-priced items, the hidden cost of these choices is a growing concern. Substandard goods not only undermine consumer trust but also pose serious risks to health, safety, and overall well-being.

This article dissects the conundrum by examining the ethical foundations of manufacturing practices, the principles of Islamic ethics, and the legal framework in Pakistan. It scrutinizes the pervasive issue of poor quality in the production of goods, shedding light on the erosion of trust between consumers and manufacturers. It also investigates the impact of substandard goods on consumer safety, health, and the environment, all of which demand immediate attention.

As Pakistan stands at the crossroads of economic growth and consumer protection, it is essential to reevaluate the production processes, ethical considerations, and legal regulations that underpin product manufacturing. This article emphasizes the urgency of aligning these dimensions, providing a holistic approach to solving the dilemma of substandard goods and fortifying consumer rights.