عبدالباقی
۲۵؍ فروری کے الجمعیتہ میں پہلے صفحہ کی پہلی اور نمایاں خبر میں عبدالباقی، مدیر ہفت روزہ ’’کاروانِ وطن ‘‘کے حادثۂ وفات کی اطلاع اچانک پڑھی توجی دھک سے ہوکر رہ گیا۔ اب ادھر تیس بتیس برس سے تو ہم دونوں ایسے تھے کہ گویا کبھی رسم و راہ ہی نہیں تھی۔ برس دو برس میں راہ چلتے یاکسی پارٹی یاجلسہ میں مڈبھیڑ ہوگئی تورسمی طور پرعلیک سلیک اور مزاج پرسی ہوئی اور ہم دونوں نے اپنی اپنی راہ لی۔چنانچہ اسی نوع کی مرحوم سے آخری ملاقات پچھلے دنوں جامعہ اسلامیہ کے جلسۂ تقسیم ِ اسناد کے موقع پرہوئی تھی۔جلسہ کے ختم پر عصرانہ کاانتظام تھا۔ صدر جمہوریہ ڈاکٹر ذاکرحسین صاحب ایک چھوٹے سے شامیانہ کے نیچے جامعہ کے وائس چانسلر مجیب صاحب اوردوچار اور معززمہمانوں کے ساتھ چائے نوشی سے فارغ ہوکر جب اپنے پرانے دوستوں، رفقائے کاراور ہم چشموں کے ساتھ میل ملاقات کی غرض سے مجمع عام میں داخل ہوئے تو عبدالباقی مرحوم میرے قریب کھڑے ہوئے تھے ۔ذاکر صاحب نے پہلے مجھ سے مصافحہ کیا اور خیریت پوچھی، پھرباقی صاحب کی طرف فرشتوں کی سی معصوم مسکراہٹ کے ساتھ متوجہ ہوئے ۔مصافحہ کیا اور دریافت فرمایا:’’کہیے باقی صاحب !آج کل آپ کیا کر رہے ہیں‘‘۔باقی صاحب ایک نیم خنداں کیفیت کے ساتھ بولے ! ’’ایک ہفت روزہ اخبار نکال رہاہوں،’’کاروانِ وطن ‘‘ اس کانام ہے‘‘ ۔ یہ سن کر ذاکر صاحب آگے بڑھ گئے ۔تھوڑی دیر کے بعد مجمع منتشر ہوگیااور سب اپنی اپنی راہ چل پڑے ۔اُس وقت خیال بھی نہیں ہوسکتا تھاکہ یہ باقی صاحب سے آخری بازدید اور ملاقات ہے۔اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّا اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْن ۔
ہاں تواِدھر تیس پینتیس برس سے مرحوم سے جان پہچان کچھ واجبی سی رہ گئی تھی۔ ورنہ اس سے قبل جب کہ وہ نئے نئے میدانِ صحافت میں اُترے تھے ہم دونوں اور تیسرے...
Orientalists contributed much regarding their study of the Holy Qur’ān, Hadith and Sīrah since eighteenth century. Few of them attracted Muslim scholars due to the quality of their work about Islam, like the translation of the Holy Qur’ān, the indexes of Hadith literature and the translations of Arabic Sīrah books in English. These orientalists have left a positive impression regarding their contributions in introducing Islamic literature in West in their native languages. This research paper aims to present the expression of religious positivity in modern orientalist Karen Armstrong’s Sīrah work. This selection is based on the status of this Sīrah writer in present time. Her books are best sellers written on comparative religion and a huge number of people study her books and appreciate her for expressing the positive image of Islam in West. In this study, it will be found out that in which style and angle she has presented her works regarding religious positivity especially the presentation of the personality of the Holy Prophet (peace be on him) to the non-Muslims and non-religious societies.
A Historical Study of educational and training system designed by Prophet Muhammad [SAW] at Al-Suffah [The first
residential seminary of Islam] relates to the analysis of factors that have lead and still contain the ingredients for
building a strong system of education as it has been considered the core value of human life. Religion and education are
interrelated. The preaching of religion depends upon the education and training. Our Holy Prophet [SAW] was an ideal
educationist not only of his times but for the future generations as well.
The Thesis deals with the main five chapters:
First Chapter: It contains complete definition of education and training, different views about it, importance of
education in the light of prophetic model and itsvisible aspects. Educational and Training policy and its objectives in
the times of Prophet Muhammad [SAW].
Second Chapter: It explains the meaning of word "Suffah" in detail, construction of Masjid-e-Nabawi and establishment
of Suffah. Available facilities and educational characteristics of Suffah have also been explained along with the names
and total strength of Ashab-e-Suffah along with their cardinal virtues, financial status, get up and living style.
Third Chapter: It comprises of detailed picture of Curriculum of Suffah University showing Compulsory and Elective
courses. The time-table, rules and regulations implemented there along with special advices from the Prophet
Muhammad [SAW]. A wide range of Extra-Curricular activities covering different games, educational travels and -war
strategies. It also introduces the teachers, teaching Assistants and Class Representatives. Class room environment,
teacher-student relationship and a vast variety of teaching techniques used by the Prophet Muhammad [SAW] is the
core topic of this chapter. In other words this is a detailed sketch of prospectus of Suffah University.
Fourth Chapter: As Prophet Muhammed [SAW] presented new aims and methods of education. He transformed
behavior of thousands of people specially the students at Suffah within few years through educating them. It
demonstrates the educational and practical services rendered by .the students of Suffah University in the field of Quran-
e-Kareem, Hadees-e-Mubarikah, Fiqh, Jurisprudence, compilation of Hadees books, establishment of Islamic
educational Institutions in different Islamic states, Services in the Holy wars and offering their lives for Allah [SWT].
Along with this it also explains other multiple services rendered by students of Suffah in various fields for the cause of
Islam.
Fifth Chapter: It describes the journey of Islamic EducationalSystem from SuffahSeminary up topresent era. Practical
approach towards the education and training system of present era is stated.It includes unique tipsextracted from the
Prophetic educational and training systemfocusing on rights and responsibilities of Management, Principal, Teachers
and Students. At the end step-wise Model of Ideal educational system is stated.