https://burjis.com/index.php/burjis <p style="font-weight: 400;">Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies (BURJIS) is a bi-annual research journal in Islamic Studies. The journal is trilingual (Arabic, English, Urdu) published by Department of Islamic Studies &amp; Research, University of Science &amp; Technology Bannu. It is a double blind peer reviewed and open access journal. It was established in 2014 and the journal was initially recognized by Higher Education Commission (HEC) Pakistan in “Y” category and going to be upgrade soon (in sha Allah) in “X” category.</p> <p style="font-weight: 400;">BURJIS is zealous to the promotion of intellectual study of Islam and the Muslim world. It is pertinent to mention that the journal encourages the research in the field of Socio-Religious issues.</p> University of Science and Technology Bannu en-US Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies 2411-4332 https://burjis.com/index.php/burjis/article/view/363 <p>This research article presents an analytical study of the methodology employed by hadith scholars in identifying hidden defects (<em>ʿilal khafiyyah</em>) within Prophetic traditions. Hadith constitutes the second primary source of Islamic law after the Qur’an, and its preservation has led scholars to formulate highly rigorous and sophisticated principles. Among these disciplines, <em>ʿIlm ʿIlal al-Ḥadīth</em> stands out as a particularly intricate and critical field, through which concealed flaws in narrations—despite their apparent soundness—are detected and evaluated. The paper examines the lexical and technical definitions of <em>ʿillah</em> (defect), the concept of a defective (<em>muʿallal</em>) hadith, and the significance of this discipline in light of the statements of early hadith authorities such as Ibn al-Madīnī, Abū Ḥātim al-Rāzī, Abū Zurʿah al-Rāzī, Imām al-Tirmidhī, and others. Furthermore, it highlights the contemporary neglect of this science and the resulting scholarly inaccuracies, thereby underscoring the necessity and relevance of the present study. The primary objective of this research is to systematically present the principles and methodological stages through which hidden defects are identified according to the classical scholars. In this regard, key steps such as the comprehensive collection of transmission routes (<em>ṭuruq</em>), identification of the central narrator (<em>madār</em>), comparative analysis of the narrations of the narrator’s students, and the application of critical indicators (<em>qarāʾin</em>) for preference and evaluation are discussed in detail. Additionally, the study outlines the four foundational components of hadith analysis: the classification of the defect (<em>jins al-ʿillah</em>), its underlying cause (<em>sabab al-ʿillah</em>), the means of detecting the defect (<em>asbāb idrāk al-ʿillah</em>), and the criteria for preference and critical judgment. Through a practical case study, the article demonstrates how hadith scholars distinguish between sound and defective narrations by comparing multiple chains of transmission. The findings indicate that the science of <em>ʿilal</em> is highly subtle, experience-based, and deeply analytical, requiring exceptional memory, profound understanding, and comprehensive knowledge of narrators and their conditions. The study concludes by emphasizing the urgent need to revive this discipline in contemporary academic and pedagogical settings, promote practical training in <em>ʿIlm al-ʿIlal</em>, and encourage further research in Urdu to ensure precision and reliability in the understanding of hadith.</p> Shahbaz Ali Dr Aurangzeb Copyright (c) 2026 Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies 2026-05-23 2026-05-23 13 1 1 15 https://burjis.com/index.php/burjis/article/view/359 <p>The Islamic World Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization has launched an unprecedented cultural and civilizational initiative through the “Qur’anic Script” project, which aims to employ the Arabic script in writing African languages according to a well-defined timeline and structured plan. This initiative is part of broader efforts to strengthen the cultural presence of the Arabic language and reinforce its connection with African Muslim societies. This paper seeks to trace the stages of the project’s development through a descriptive, analytical, and evaluative approach, with the aim of assessing its progress, particularly in its most advanced phase—namely, the digitization of the Qur’anic script. This phase is reflected in several key technological achievements, most notably:</p> <ul> <li>The development of a computerized typesetting system for writing the languages of Muslim communities using the Arabic script, accompanied by a user guide to facilitate its application in educational and practical contexts.</li> <li>The creation of an automated system for converting texts from the Latin alphabet into the African Arabic script, along with a user manual to ensure efficient use in digital environments.</li> </ul> <p>The study further aims to evaluate these efforts in light of their impact on supporting the teaching of the Arabic language and enhancing its presence in African societies, while also identifying the challenges facing the broader implementation of this project in contemporary linguistic and technological contexts.</p> <p><strong><em>Keywords:</em></strong> Qur’anic script; Arabic script digitization; African languages; Arabic language dissemination; ICESCO; language planning; digital tools; script conversion.</p> NEHARI HOURIA Copyright (c) 2026 Bannu University Research Journal in Islamic Studies 2026-05-24 2026-05-24 13 1 16 27