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  Q6). Enumerate the reasons for extremism in Pakistan and suggest solutions to eradicate it in the light of Islamic teachings. Extremism Extremism is a term used to describe the actions or ideologies of an individual or a group that violate common standards of ethics and are seen as irrational, counterproductive, and unacceptable. Extremism is one of the critical problems faced by Pakistan that has led to social, economic, political, and cultural turmoil. In Pakistan, extremism takes many forms namely religious extremism, sectarian extremism, ethnic extremism, fanaticism, and vigilantism. The reasons behind extremism in Pakistan are as follows:  Causes of Extremism in Pakistan: The rigid and narrow interpretation of Islamic teachings : People of Pakistan take Islamic teachings at face value instead of contemplating their deeper meaning. This results in a limited understanding of Islamic teachings and leads to misinterpretation. For example, people have a lot of misc...

Introduction: The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was unequivocally the greatest peacemaker the world has ever seen. Islam is the religion of peace and the Prophet (PBUH) of Islam was the prophet of peace and safety. He always preferred conciliatory efforts, diplomatic channels, and compromising tactics over waging wars that resulted in huge losses of human life and property. All of his wars were motivated by self-defense and were limited in nature. Establishment of peace by Prophet (PBUH) Unification of Warring Tribes of Aws and Khazraj into the Ansars of Medina thus ending their longtime internal strife and animosity. Establishment of Brotherhood (622) between Ansars of Medina and Muhajirins of Makkah. He courted the ever conspiring Jews of Medina by means of the celebrated   Mithaq-i-Medina (622) wherein he not only effected peaceful settlement but also set an example for the successive Muslim rulers who followed his exemplary treatment toward religious minorities. Treaty of Hudiabiy...

 Introduction The Constitution of Medina (Dustur al-Madinah), also known as the Charter of Medina (Mithaq al-Madinah "Madina Accord") is a seminal social and political document of Islam. Mithaq-e-Meina refers to two agreements concluded between the clans of Madina and the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) soon after his migration to Medina in 622.. The agreement that Mae Quraysh of Makkah with Ansar of Medina into Muslim Brotherhood is called Mawakhat. The brotherhood created strong bond among the Makkan and Medinan Muslims paving way for their commanding negotiation with different Jewish tribes living in Medina. The second agreement regulated the relations of the Muslims with the Jews of Medina. The constitution also established Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the chieftain of mediating authority between groups and forbids the waging of war without his authorization. The constitution formed the basis of a multi-religious Islamic state in Medina. The Medina Charter, arguably the first chart...

 Introduction: The Arabic word samaha / musamaha means tolerance and forgiveness. The Muslim scholars describe Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) as the Asmahun-naas, the most tolerant of all people. He was most forgiving and most magnanimous in his conduct towards his followers, non-Muslims, and enemies. The Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) has been declared as the mercy for all worlds by virtue of his tolerance, forgiveness and compassion extended to all creatures. He symbolized mercy and compassion; tolerance and forgiveness. The recipients of this quality were not limited to just the Muslims, but also to non-Muslims, some of who spent all their effort trying to harm the Prophet (PBUH) and his mission. This mercy and forgiveness is clearly demonstrated in the fact that the Prophet (PBUH) never took revenge on anyone for personal reasons and always forgave even his staunch enemies. Syeda Aisha said that the Prophet (PBUH) never took revenge on his own behalf on anyone. She also said that he never r...

          ZAKAT           The Quran uses the term 'zakat' around thirty times for referring to the obligatory almsgiving which constitutes the third Pillar of Islam. It is always mentioned in conjunction with the term 'salat' (obligatory act of prayer) except in Surat al-Muminun in which a verse is interpositioned between the mention of zakat and salat.  'Successful indeed are the believers. Who are humble in their prayers. And who shun vain conversation, and who pay poordue' (al Muminun 23:1-4). The Quran uses the term 'sadaqa' to indicate obligatory almsgiving in two verses: 'Take alms out of their riches and thereby cleanse them and bring about their growth (in righteousness)' (al-Tawbah 9:103);  and  "The alms are only for the poor and the needy and those who are in charge thereof, and those whose hearts are to be reconciled, and to free those in bondage and to help those burdened with debt, and for expend...

   NAMAZ   In view of great importance of prayer, it is absolutely necessary that it is performed properly in the way it was performed and taught by Prophet (PBUH). It must be performed earnestly and humbly. Taharat! wudu is prerequisite for performance of salat rituals. "Successful indeed are the believers who are humble in  their prayer" .  (Al-Mumnoon 23:1-2) Different Categories /Types of Salah /Prayers (CSS 2018)  Salah may be classified into four categories: 1. Fardh (obligatory) Prayers  2. Wajib (semi-obligatory) Prayers 3. Sunnah Prayers  4. Nafl (superogatry) Prayers 1. Fardh Prayers: Fardh prayers are further classed as fard al-ayn (obligation of the self) and fard al-kifayah (obligation of sufficiency). The former are actions considered obligatory on individuals, for which the individual will be held to account if the actions are neglected. The latter are actions considered obligatory on the Muslim community at large, so that if some...

Introduction: Deen plays a vital role in individual life and human society) The message of Deen is divine and comprehensive as it encompasses all human actions falling in both sacred and mundane spheres. Deen enlightens us about the Oneness of Allah, the prophetic mission of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and of earlier Prophets, and human accountability in the hereafter, the final abode of mankind, this world being the temporary existence. It tells us ways and means for living a virtuous life, carrying out domestic chores, dealing the public issues, treating the parents, relatives, friends, strangers, and caring the poor and orphans. Similarly Deen provides guidance vis-à-vis mankind's spiritual, social, educational political and economic needs and ends. It deals with domestic challenges and foreign relations, and supplies provisions for laws of war and peace. It provides guidance in matters concerning marriage, divorce, birth and death, property, inheritance, buying and selling, trade a...