Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies

ریاست مدینہ میں معاشی قوانین

Anamata Shahid — 2025-11-13

The state of Medina was established in the name of Islam. All Islamic laws were prevalent in it. The economic system of the State of Medina was founded on justice, transparency, and strong moral values. Economic laws in this model prohibited unethical and exploitative practices such as interest (usury), hoarding, deceit, fraud, and manipulative bargaining. Trade was encouraged but regulated through principles of fairness and mutual consent in accordance with Islamic teachings. Additionally, moral prohibitions such as false oaths, adulteration, short-measuring, and breaking promises were strictly forbidden to preserve trust and honesty in economic dealings. This framework established a balanced and ethical economy, serving as a timeless example for contemporary societies seeking justice-driven economic reform.

سعودی عرب میں خواتین سے متعلق قانون سازی کا تاریخی جائزہ

Asma Aziz — 2025-11-13

The legal status of women in Saudi Arabia has undergone significant changes across different historical phases. Rooted in Islamic law and tribal traditions, early legislation offered women very limited access to education, employment, and public life. The discovery of oil and the establishment of modern institutions gradually opened new opportunities, most notably the introduction of girls’ education in the 1960s. The conservative wave of the late 1970s, however, reinforced strict guardianship laws and restrictions on mobility, limiting women’s legal rights for several decades. By the 1990s, international pressures and domestic debates encouraged modest reforms, particularly in higher education and selective employment sectors. A major shift occurred in the twenty-first century with reformist policies under King Abdullah and later the Vision 2030 agenda of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman. Landmark legal changes—such as granting the right to vote, lifting the driving ban, easing guardianship restrictions, and expanding professional participation—marked a transformation in women’s role within Saudi society. This article reviews these developments chronologically, showing how women’s legislation in Saudi Arabia reflects an ongoing negotiation between tradition and modernity. It concludes that while legal reforms have expanded women’s rights, cultural attitudes and conservative interpretations remain significant challenges.

التناص الديني في خطب الزبيريين في العصر الأموي

amani rabee — 2025-11-14

This study explores religious intertextuality in the sermons of the Zubayrids during the Umayyad era, focusing on how sacred texts were employed to reinforce political and ideological discourse. It highlights the transformation of Arabic oratory from its religious beginnings in early Islam to a politically driven art form that played a vital role in legitimizing authority and shaping public opinion. Through an analytical approach, the research demonstrates that Zubayrid preachers used intertextual references from the Qur’an and Prophetic Hadith both directly and indirectly to strengthen their arguments, evoke emotional resonance, and establish moral credibility. This deliberate use of sacred language elevated their sermons beyond mere political rhetoric, granting them spiritual and persuasive depth. The findings show that the Umayyad period was a time of rhetorical sophistication and artistic innovation in Arabic prose, where religion, politics, and eloquence converged. Ultimately, this study contributes to understanding how religious discourse functioned as a tool of persuasion in the political and cultural landscape of early Islam.

The Science of Hidden Hadith Defects: An Analytical Study of its Pillars, Methodology and Importance

Dr Noor Ur Rahman Hazarvi — 2025-08-31

The science of hidden defects in Hadith (ʿIlal al‑Hadith) is among the most precise and delicate sciences of the Prophetic tradition. It investigates subtle causes that undermine the authenticity of a narration despite its outward soundness. This study aims to clarify the importance of the science of ʿilal, explain the four pillars upon which it is based, present the scientific methodology for studying defective reports, and explain the categories of defects and the ways scholars detect them. The study also provides practical examples from books on defects and introduces the most significant works and scholars in this field. The findings show that knowledge of defects is attainable only by master memorizers who collect the various chains and compare them, and that mastering this science is essential to preserve the Sunnah and purify its traditions. Since the absence of a defect is the fifth and final condition of a sahih (authentic) hadith, the study stresses that judging a narration as authentic is not achieved merely through connected chains, upright and precise narrators and freedom from contradiction (shudhudh); rather, the researcher must also ascertain that it is free from any hidden flaw. This last condition is the most difficult, because the defect is not apparent and is known only to expert critics.