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An intellectual review of Maryam Jamila’s views in Islam and Modernism

2026-02-23T05:24:41+00:00

Modernism emerged in the West after the Renaissance and Enlightenment, promoting reason, science, and material progress while distancing society from religion. Over time, this ideology influenced Muslim societies, leading some thinkers to reinterpret Islam according to Western standards.

Against this trend stood Maryam Jamila, a powerful and independent Muslim voice. Born Margaret Marcus into a Jewish family in New York, she later embraced Islam and migrated to Pakistan to defend her adopted faith. This article presents a critical study of her influential book Islam and Modernism. It explores her intellectual journey and examines her strong critique of Western materialism and Muslim modernist reformers whom she believed were weakening the foundations of Islam.

The study highlights her central argument that Islam and modernism represent two opposing worldviews and cannot be reconciled. Her work remains highly relevant today, as Muslims continue to face challenges related to identity, faith, and cultural influence in the modern world.

مدح النبي صلى الله عليه وسلّم عند الشيخ محمد سعید السندى

2026-06-08T07:00:42+00:00

Sheikh Muhammad Saeed Sindhi (1847) was a distinguished poet from the Indian subcontinent, known for his devotional poetry in praise of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Educated by his father Muhammad Hasn Madni and Syed Ali Shah Bukhari, in religious and literary sciences, he began teaching at thirteen due to his exceptional intellect. Sindhi contributed significantly to Islamic education and literature, particularly in Sindh, where he supported many religious institutions.

His poetry, composed in Arabic, Persian, and Sindhi, focused on themes like love, mysticism, and the praise of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). Notable works include "Al-Fuyudat Al-Lawariyyah," "Siqal Al-Damair," and "Al-Masamrah Li Al-Sarair." His poems highlight the Prophet's birth, noble character, miracles, and superiority over other prophets, emphasizing his mercy, forgiveness, and intercession.

Sindhi's intellectual contributions and pious life had a lasting impact on the Islamic scholarly community. His literary achievements and efforts to promote Islamic education and preserve religious and cultural values remain influential. Sindhi’s legacy endures in Islamic scholarship and poetry, inspiring future generations

The Rhetorical Style in Abdel Moneim Al-Khafaji’s Poem on Imam Husayn

2026-01-07T06:23:22+00:00

This article presents a rhetorical and stylistic study of the poetry of Dr. ʿAbd al-Munʿim al-Khafājī, with special focus on his poem dedicated to Imam al-Ḥusayn (peace be upon him). The study aims to clarify the relationship between al-Khafājī’s scholarly formation and his poetic expression, demonstrating how his Azharite academic background influenced both the content and form of his poetry. It begins with a brief overview of his life, education, and intellectual career, highlighting the integration of religious scholarship, linguistic mastery, and literary creativity. The article then examines his poetic orientation, particularly his inclination toward devotional and value-centered poetry rooted in the classical Arabic tradition. Through rhetorical analysis, the study explores key stylistic devices such as repetition, imagery, simile, metaphor, Qur’anic and Prophetic intertextuality, and rhythmic structure. These devices contribute to emotional intensity, doctrinal depth, and aesthetic coherence. The study concludes that al-Khafājī’s poetry represents an extension of his scholarly identity, and that his Husayni poem exemplifies a balanced model of modern Arabic religious poetry combining intellectual depth, linguistic clarity, and sincere emotion.