Iḥyāʾ alʿ ulūm - Journal of Department of Quran o Sunnah

Poverty Alleviation and Prospects for a Stable Economy in Pakistan: Research Study of the Services of Saylani Welfare

Dr. Ahmad Raza, Mohsin Javed — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Poverty remains one of the most pressing socio-economic challenges in Pakistan, affecting millions of people and hindering sustainable economic development. In response to these challenges, various non-governmental organizations (NGOs) have played an important role in providing social welfare services and supporting vulnerable communities. This research study examines the contribution of Saylani Welfare International Trust in poverty alleviation and its role in promoting prospects for a stable economy in Pakistan. The study analyzes key initiatives undertaken by Saylani Welfare, including food distribution programs, healthcare services, educational support, vocational and IT training, and employment generation schemes. Through these initiatives, the organization aims to empower underprivileged individuals by improving access to basic necessities and enhancing economic opportunities. The research highlights how such welfare programs help reduce poverty, improve living standards, and contribute to human capital development. Furthermore, the study explores the broader economic implications of charitable and welfare organizations in strengthening social safety nets and supporting sustainable development. The findings suggest that Saylani Welfare plays a significant role in complementing government efforts in poverty reduction and socio-economic development. The study concludes that expanding similar welfare initiatives and promoting collaboration between the government, private sector, and non-profit organizations can contribute to long-term economic stability and poverty alleviation in Pakistan.

An Analytical and Philosophical Study of Social Protection Measures during the Khilafat-e-Rashida

Dr. Saad Jaffar, Hadiqa Atif — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

The era of the Khilafat-e- Rashida represents a golden period in Islamic history in which the principles of the State of Madinah were practically implemented. During this period, comprehensive and well-coordinated measures for social protection were introduced, firmly grounded in the teachings of the Qur’an and Sunnah. This system was based on justice and equality, the protection of human rights, and public welfare, and it proved to be equally beneficial not only for Muslims but also for non-Muslim citizens. During the era of the Khilafat -e-Rashida, initiatives such as the establishment of the Bayt al-Māl, the institutionalization of Zakat and charitable systems, care for orphans and widows, relief activities during times of famine, and the protection of non-Muslim rights played a vital role in promoting peace, stability, justice, and social harmony within society. Hazrat Abu Bakr Siddiq (RA) laid the foundation of social equality by enforcing the system of Zakat and adopted a firm stance against those who refused to pay it. Hazrat Umar Farooq (RA) transformed state administration into an institutional framework, strengthened the Bayt al-Māl, and launched large-scale welfare initiatives, including agricultural reforms, canal construction, and public development projects. Hazrat Uthman Ghani (RA) ensured economic growth by promoting trade and commercial activities, while Hazrat Ali (RA) further consolidated the principles of justice and equality and introduced significant judicial reforms within the state. These measures hold exceptional relevance in the contemporary world, as the need for social protection systems and welfare states is strongly felt across the globe today. Modern societies can greatly benefit from the principles of the Khilafat Rashida, where fair distribution of resources, care for vulnerable segments of society, and the enforcement of justice and equity were ensured. In the present era, challenges such as poverty, class division, inequality, insecurity, and social injustice demand urgent solutions, making the adoption of the Islamic welfare state model a critical necessity. The social protection system established during the period of the Khilafat-e- Rashida was not only exemplary in its own time but remains highly relevant even today. These principles and practical efforts serve as a model for nations worldwide, demonstrating how a society founded on religious and moral values can guarantee the fulfillment of basic needs for all its citizens. Therefore, this study will examine the robust social protection measures implemented during the era of the Khilafat-e- Rashida, which continue to serve as a practical model for the modern world, and will highlight their contemporary relevance. The research adopts an analytical, deductive, and descriptive methodological approach.

A Research Review on The Days of The Week in Islamic Thought

Dr. Mufti Muhammad Rashid Khan Awan, Dr. Muhammad Bilal Usmani — Tue, 30 Dec 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Time is one of the great blessings of Allah Almighty, on which all aspects of human life are based. Human worship, affairs, society, trade, education, travel, planning and development are all related to the correct division of time. Among the various methods of dividing time, the week is a very important and universal system, which is recognized all over the world. The names of the seven days of the week are not just formal titles, but behind them are hidden historical, cultural, linguistic, religious and practical wisdoms. In the article under review, the introduction of the names of the seven days of the week, their origin, and reason for naming, their importance in human life and the wisdom related to them are explained in a research manner in the light of the Quran and Hadith. This research makes it clear that Islam places extraordinary emphasis on the organization of time, discipline, worship, social order and spiritual training.