Social Welfare in the Religions of Subcontinent a Critical Study

Islam, Hinduism and Buddhism are among the major religions of Sub-continent. The present study highlights the fact that public welfare is preached by all of these religions. Giving alms for the sake of public welfare is an important part of various Hindu religious practices. The role of latest reformist movements is also worth mentioning along with the Hindu literature related with social well-being. Arya Sam฀j movement did many activities for the welfare of people. The founder of Buddhism made efforts for the betterment of mankind and used his religion and teachings to propagate public welfare. Buddhism rejected the caste system and played an important and effective role to minimize the sufferings of affected community. In this regard Islam rises to the highest pedestal as the topic of Holy Quran is Man. It focuses not only on the worldly success of man but also his success in the hereafter. Islam has gone a step ahead than other religions as the activities of public welfare are considered worship in it. The rights of human beings are given great importance and they are given no less importance than rights of Allah. Moreover, the Holy Prophet (S. A. W) took noteworthy steps for the welfare of whole mankind without any discrimination and these are highlighted in this paper. Islam also gives lineaments of the methods and modes of public welfare and goes beyond the other Semitic and non-Semitic religions in this regard. This paper explores and highlights the measures taken by the mentioned religions in a comparative manner and also proves that Islamic concept of social welfare is not only limited to human beings but it also enfolds other living beings and even plants. Islam provides a complete road map of public welfare. Islamic society not only progresses financially but it also focuses on spiritual, ideological and social progress. The aim of social welfare cannot be achieved unless equilibrium is maintained between rights and duties. Islam not only stresses on the rights of the weak but also safeguards the rights of the rich.

الاعجاز البیانی فی ضوء النصوص القرآنیة

There is no doubt that the Holy Qur'an is a great blessing from Almighty Allah. If this had been the only blessing bestowed on this final Ummah, we would still have surpassed all previous ummahs in blessings. This book is the epitome of sweetness. Its beauty stretches from the tongue of the .2 gam and can be felt in the very depths of the heart of the listener. One can not tire of reading it, nor of listening to it; the more one delves into it, the richer its treasures reveal themselves to be. This book appeals equally to a scholar and a layperson at the same time, and guides them both. It has the power to awaken nations from ignorant slumber, and to show them the path to success. One aspect of this brilliance is the fact that not only does it encompass vast treasures of wisdom and knowledge, but it is also a literary and linguistic miracle. This latter point is expounded further in this present research work. The direct and implied meaning of the text of the Holy Book is indeed beautiful. The very vocabulary and its mesmerizing usage are so apt and balanced that there can be absolutely no comparison. Revealed at the time when Arabia was at the pinnacle of linguistic excellence, nothing could face up to its splendor, attempts by the disbelievers who put together all their resources to this futile end notwithstanding. This was one reason why the opponents of this message, having completely failed this way, resorted to violence and warfare. If they could have countered the linguistic beauty of the Holy Qur'an, the world would not have seen the battles of Badr, Uhud and Khandaq. To illustrate this linguistic miracle of the Holy Qur'an, a few styles have been selected from its vast treasures of Ilm-ul-Bayan. These include, but are not limited to, the vocabulary, the usage of similes and metaphor etc. that challenge human ability and leave it pale in comparison. The Holy Qur'an chooses different styles beautifully based on specific contexts, catering beautifully to the addressee and the message. Where the circumstance calls for simplicity, the Holy Qur'an employs a simple yet brilliant style, and where the need is for eloquence, it engages a sparkling dignity. Thus it is a direct and correct conclusion that the Holy Qur'an's linguistic approach is a string of gems that embodies many different styles; each gem is magnificent on its own, and at the same time, the majesty of the string is revealed even more fully when considered as a whole. A miracle of the Holy Qur'an is that it showcases divine brilliance in a way that is comprehendible by efforts of human knowledge and imagination without compromising its full magnificence. This becomes evident in another way also. It is interesting to note that the best amongst human literature now employs the same vocabulary and similar linguistic techniques, and yet the distinction between the products of the human mind and this divine book has not been bridged at all. 1. Arabic, for the larger Islamic concept of 'nation' that surpasses all geographic boundaries. 2. Arabic, for one who recites. 3. The three battles from the early age of Islam. Holy Qur'an stands to this day, and shall continue to do so for all time, with all its glory as a shining testament to the boundary less divine wisdom and magnificence, for which even the entire creative prowess in the world around us is no match. This research has engaged several noted exegesis of the Holy Qur'an to identify, understand and classify a part of the linguistic magnificence of this divine book. The Glorious Qur'an's eloquent stylizations embody infinite beauty, and showcase the miracle of the brilliance of the divine wisdom. It presents a spectacular combination of eloquence that radiates beauty, and comprehensive conciseness. These are just two of the miracles that form the Holy Qur'an. The characteristics outlined in these preceding lines, and subsequently in this research show the outline of a magnificent picture, and yet this only be labeled as being hardly a drop in the ocean in comparison to the full glory of the Holy Book. I pray to Almighty Allah to accept my endeavor to showcase some of this grandeur in this research, and to make it beneficial for me, and the whole Muslim Ummah.