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The Qur’anic Chronology of Creation

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Exploring the Qur’anic Chronology of Creation reveals a profound perspective on how our universe transformed from a single point into the complex world we live in today. While modern science focuses on the "how," the Qur’an describes creation in meaningful stages that highlight the purpose behind the heavens and the earth. This layered journey moves from the initial act of creation to the detailed shaping of the stars, planets, and life, finally culminating in the appearance of human beings. In this article, we break down these stages to show how the Qur’an presents a beautifully coherent and purposeful vision of the universe. 1. Chronology of Creation Allah Almighty says in Surah Fussilat: 9.  قُلْ أَئِنَّكُمْ لَتَكْفُرُونَ بِالَّذِي خَلَقَ الْأَرْضَ فِي يَوْمَيْنِ وَتَجْعَلُونَ لَهُۥ أَندَادًا ۚ ذَٰلِكَ رَبُّ الْعَالَمِينَ 10.  وَجَعَلَ فِيهَا رَوَاسِيَ مِنْ فَوْقِهَا وَبَارَكَ فِيهَا وَقَدَّرَ فِيهَا أَقْوَاتَهَا فِي أَرْبَعَةِ أَيَّامٍ سَوَىٰ لِلسَّائِلِينَ 11.  ثُمَ...

The Argument Against Pakistan Reconsidered: Why Partition May Have Strengthened Rather Than Weakened Muslim Political Power

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. The Argument Against Pakistan Reconsidered: Why Partition May Have Strengthened Rather Than Weakened Muslim Political Power The most persistent argument against the creation of Pakistan is that Partition weakened the Muslims of the Indian subcontinent by dividing them geographically . According to this view, Muslims constituted roughly a quarter of the population of undivided India, and if they had remained together, they would have possessed a much larger demographic and political weight. Partition, by creating a Muslim-majority Pakistan, allegedly sacrificed the political influence of Muslims in India in exchange for a geographically divided state. At first sight, this argument appears compelling. But it rests on an important assumption: that a large minority dispersed throughout a Hindu-majority democratic state would necessarily possess greater long-term political power than a smaller population concentrated in a Muslim...

تکمیلِ آزادی کیسے ممکن ہے؟

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اقوام کی آزادی اور خودمختاری کوئی ایسا حادثہ یا واقعہ نہیں جو ایک ہی دن میں اچانک رونما ہو جائے، بلکہ یہ ایک تدریجی، مرحلہ وار اور مسلسل عمل ہے جس کی مکمل تعبیر حاصل کرنے میں بعض اوقات کئی دہائیاں اور نسلیں لگ جاتی ہیں۔ کسی ملک کا محض سیاسی نقشے پر نمودار ہو جانا یا نوآبادیاتی حکمرانوں کا چلے جانا "ابتدائی آزادی" تو کہلاتا ہے، لیکن معاشی، ثقافتی، علمی اور ادارہ جاتی آزادی کا سفر بعد میں شروع ہوتا ہے۔ پاکستان کا 14 اگست 1947ء کو قیام دراصل آزادیِ کامل نہیں بلکہ سفرِ آزادی کا نقطۂ آغاز تھا۔ اس تاریخی حقیقت کو سمجھنے کے لیے تاریخِ اسلام کے زریں دور کی مثالوں اور پاکستان کے ارتقائی مراحل کا جائزہ لینا انتہائی ضروری ہے۔ 1. التزام و تدریج: تاریخِ اسلام کی روشنی میں ایک تاریخی سبق اقوام کی خودمختاری میں "حالات کے سازگار ہونے" اور "مرحلہ وار ارتقا" کی اہمیت کو سمجھنے کے لیے دورِ خلافتِ راشدہ سے بڑی کوئی مثال نہیں ملتی: اسلامی کیلنڈر اور کرنسی کا تدریجی سفر: خلافتِ راشدہ رضی اللہ عنہم کے ابتدائی سالوں میں، باوجود اس کے کہ مسلمان ایک آزاد اور عظیم الشان ریاست قا...

Concept of Public Administration in Islam

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Introduction Public administration in Islam is a comprehensive system that combines religious principles with practical governance to ensure justice, efficiency, and welfare. Rooted in the teachings of the  Quran  and the  Hadith , Islamic public administration emphasizes moral integrity, social justice, and the welfare of all citizens. This concept extends beyond mere governance to encompass ethical conduct, economic equity, and community welfare. Foundations of Islamic Public Administration The foundation of Islamic public administration lies in the Quran and the Sunnah (the practices and sayings of Prophet Muhammad). These primary sources of Islamic law provide guidelines for rulers and administrators, stressing accountability, justice, and service to the people. The Quran explicitly states, “Indeed, Allah commands you to render trusts to whom they are due and when you judge between people to judge with jus...

Pakistan’s Space Exploration Program

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In the Name of Allah---the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful. Pakistan, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has been gradually carving out a space for itself in the global arena of space exploration. Introduction Pakistan, a country known for its rich history and vibrant culture, has been gradually carving out a space for itself in the global arena of space exploration. The country’s space endeavors, managed primarily by the  Space and Upper Atmosphere Research Commission  (SUPARCO), have seen significant advancements over the years. Among these, the ICUBE QAMAR Moon mission stands out as a testament to Pakistan’s growing capabilities and aspirations in space    science . Qur’anic Guidance on Space Exploration The Qur’an, the holy book of Islam, is a profound source of spiritual and ethical guidance. It addresses a wide range of topics, including the natural world and the cosmos, which can be interpreted as encouraging exploration and the pursu...

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