Hamdard Islamicus

Editor — 2026-06-30

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Editorial

Editor — 2026-06-30

Editorial

Obituary

Editor — 2026-06-30

Renowned Pakistani/Saudi Economist Dr. Muhammed Umer Chapra, a paramount figure and an illuminating beacon in the field of Islamic economics and finance, who helped build and shape the Islamic banking system, passed away on 13^th June 2026 at the age of 93. Hamdard Islamicus takes great pride in having had Dr. Chapra as a distinguished member of its Advisory Board for many years, benefiting immensely from his wisdom and scholarly guidance.

His funeral prayers was held at the Masjid Al-Haram in Makkah and he was buried at Jannat al-Mu'alla (Al Mua’lla Cemetery) at Makkah. He has authored 16 books and monographs and more than 100 research papers and book reviews. Some of his books, monographs and papers have been translated into a number of languages, including Arabic, Bangla, French, Indonesian, Japanese, Malay, Persian, Polish, Spanish, Turkish and Urdu. His books are taught in universities worldwide. The field of Islamic finance, now a global industry measured in the trillions of dollars, will carry the imprint of his thinking for generations. He trained a number of scholars and devoted his 52 years of life serving the Islamic Economic system.

ISLAMIC MYSTICISM IN THE EYES OF A HISTORIAN: KHALIQ AHMAD NIZAMI’S CONTRIBUTION TO THE STUDY OF TASAWWUF

NASIR AHMAD GANAI — 2026-06-30

Khaliq Ahmad Nizami was one of the most prominent historians of medieval India. His main expertise was in the field of socio-political history of medieval India, particularly the period of Delhi Sultanate. He has made ground-breaking research in this field by discovering the new sources for reformulating the history of medieval India, which include the MALFUZAT and Tadhkirahs of Sufi saints. Nizami has identified them as the main sources of medieval Indian history, that according to him give the minute details about the socio-political system of medieval India, which are lacking in the contemporary political literature. In addition to his works on history, he has also left an enduring influence in the field of Tasawwuf by contributing the various books and articles on Tasawwuf in medieval India. Nizami viewed Tasawwuf as the core of Islam and argued that it is based on the Holy Qur’an and Hadiith in his works. The present paper is an endeavour to highlight his contribution to Sufi studies by analyzing his distinctive approach as a historian of medieval India. In his major writings, he has avoided both the extremes. He neither romanticizes Tasawwuf nor treats it as an isolated mystical current rather he presents it as vibrant socio-political and cultural force that shaped the medieval Indian society. The methodology applied will be historical, analytical and descriptive.

TRACES OF THE QALAM ON THE WINDS OF THE QAZAQ STEPPE: ISLAMIC TRADITION AND WRITTEN MEMORY IN THE MIDDLE AGES

RYSMUKHAMBETOVA ANAR — 2026-06-30

This article analyzes the impact of Arabic script (Arabography) on Qazaq literary and intellectual culture across history, especially during the Middle Ages. The Arabic script was initially employed during the dissemination of Islam and quickly acquired the status of a critical medium for the recording of religious, legal, and poetic texts in both Turkic and Arabic languages. Khoja Ahmed Yasawi, Mahmud al-Kashgari, and Yusuf Balasaguni's seminal works emphasize their contributions to the development of an Islamic-Turkic literary amalgamation in the Qazaq Steppe. Throughout the era of the Qazaq Khanate, Arabic script maintained its role in historical and cultural contexts, while oral traditions like zhyrau poetry and the Qazaq Khanate's legal system remained intricately linked to Islamic written culture. The study asserts that the development of Arabography in Qazaqstan evolved naturally, serving both as a tool for modernization and as a means of cultural connectivity, thereby impacting access to national memory and identity.

HAJJ, AUTHORITY, AND JIHĀD: THE HAJJ AS SOCIAL MOBILISATION IN THE MOVEMENT OF SAYYID AḤMAD BARAYLVĪ

ALTAF QADIR — 2026-06-30

This article attempts to evaluate Sayyid Aḥmad Baraylvī’s performance of Hajj in 1821-24 as an empirical event in the ideological and organisational history of his reformist-jihād movement. Based on the Waqā’i‘-i-Sayyid Aḥmad, Urdu tazkirah, and modern scholarship, it suggests that pilgrimage was not only fulfilling a religious obligation but also a strategy of networks and charismatic accumulation. Using Green’s approach to itinerancy as a system of religious circulation, the paper suggests how the path between Rāe Barēlī and Calcutta and onward to the Ḥijāz enabled Sayyid Aḥmad to expand his sphere of influence, establish centres of recruitment, appoint khulafā’, and bring fragmented followers together into a trans-regional community of devotion. The article adds insight into the role of authority, travel, and reform in early nineteenth-century South Asian Islam by foregrounding Hajj as a catalyst of circulatory charisma and organisational formation.

THE HOLY QURANIC CIVILITY: STRATEGIES FOR ADDRESSING BULLYING IN CONTEMPORARY INDONESIAN SCHOOLS

ABDUL FATAH — 2026-06-30

This paper examines the issue of bullying in Indonesian schools through the lens of The Holy Quranic verses by employing the paradigm of tafsīr-i-‘amalī (applied exegesis) to formulate behavioural patterns grounded in The Holy Qur’ān. The interpretive findings are integrated into the school curriculum as a preventive framework against bullying. The behavioural model derived from tafsīr-i-‘amalī is conceptualized as a code of conduct, a distinctive approach that differentiates this study from previous exegetical works. The findings of exegesis with paradigm of tafsīr-i-‘amalī are as follows: The Holy Qur’ān teaches the attitudes of compassion and respect by practicing sharing meals and participating in charity movements in school. Students are trained to become forgiving individuals and practice of smiling and greeting. Bullying often started from ignorance or misunderstanding so students are trained not to hastily draw conclusions without knowing their certainty (bad prejudice), students trained to speak with kindness, gentleness, and politeness. Not responding to verbal bullying behaviour to avoid conflict. The school clearly defines sanctions for bullying perpetrators. This paper argues by emphasizing the values of The Holy Qur’ān and internalizing them into daily practice, can effectively combat cases of bullying in school. Referring to The Holy Qur’ān the school trains students to become compassionate and forgiving individuals, free from negative prejudice, and committed to speaking and behaving politely. In addition, the school should provide accessible reporting channels for students who experience bullying and impose firm and proportionate sanctions on perpetrators. In this way, the school environment becomes safe, comfortable, and enjoyable for all students.

THE PROPHETIC LIFESTYLE AS THE BASIS FOR PHYSICAL FITNESS: A SUSTAINABLE MODEL OF HEALTH IN CONTEMPORARY SOCIETY

Kabiru Goje — 2026-06-30

This paper discusses the Prophetic way of life as a paradigm of general health and physical fitness in the contemporary culture. It also shows the timeless wisdom and applicability of the model by referring to both past knowledge and present applicability. The problem is the growing number of lifestyle-related diseases despite modern medical advancements, which implies that the long-term, value-based health models beyond the conventional medical interventions are required. The aim is to explore how the food habits, sleep, exercise, and habits of the Prophet Muhammad (Øal Allah-u-‘alaihe wa sallam) help to keep them strong, energetic, and physically healthy in the long term. The significance of the subject is that it could offer a culturally informed and spiritually satisfying solution in that it would connect the faith-based practices to the modern preventive health. The qualitative method was applied, and this involved comparative research on recent medical research work on physical health, nutrition and disease prevention and a textual analysis of Hadith literature as well. The results indicate that there is a significant association between the prophetic activities and modern fitness ideas, which focus on prevention, moderation, and balance. In order to promote sustainable health behaviour among diverse individuals, politicians, teachers, and healthcare experts are recommended to consider using prophetic concepts in the mechanisms of wellness.