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    Reconstructing Society in the Light of Sūrat al- Ḥujurāt: Protecting Society from Malicious Tongue
    (Islamic Studies, 2023) Hossain, ASM; Salama, M. A. R
    Muslims face numerous challenges that threaten their social cohesion, including the harmful misuse of speech. Given the gravity of this issue, this study explores a path toward social reform by integrating the values of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt into society through the lens of social reconstruction philosophy. Specifically, it examines verses 11 and 12 of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt, which address speech-related social ills such as backbiting, ridicule, and name-calling. These verses also outline a process of self-development that fosters mutual respect and brotherhood, thereby reducing the likelihood of internal conflicts among Muslims. Through a qualitative analysis, this study highlights the pivotal role of Sūrat al-Ḥujurāt in safeguarding society from the destructive effects of the tongue.
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    Intellectual sclerosis
    (Nation & the World, 2025) Malik, W. A.
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    Eternal Destinies: A Comparative Analysis of Eschatological Perspectives in Islam and Hinduism
    (Journal of Religion and Theology, 2025) Khan, S. R
    This research paper provides an in-depth analysis of eschatological viewpoints within Islam and Hinduism, delving into both their differences and similarities in terms of the afterlife, judgment, and salvation. In Islam, a linear eschatological paradigm is presented, which signifies a Day of Judgment where individuals are either rewarded with Paradise or Hell based on their deeds in the worldly life and their belief. On the other hand, Hinduism offers a cyclical understanding of existence, wherein a soul reincarnates driven by karma until it achieves moksha, which is the liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Despite their distinct eschatological perspectives, both faiths aim to address the ultimate fate of the soul and the moral implications of human actions. By drawing parallels between these two religious traditions, this study seeks to enhance the comprehension of how diverse theological contexts contribute to shaping beliefs about the destiny of the soul. Moreover, the examination of these eschatological viewpoints provides valuable insights into the broader understanding of spiritual and moral implications in both Islam and Hinduism.
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    Forgiveness in Islam: A Pathway to Positive Religious Coping
    (The Journal of Arts, Sociology and Humanities, 2024) Khan, S. R
    Forgiveness, as a religious coping mechanism, plays a pivotal role in the Islamic tradition, providing a framework for emotional and spiritual resilience. This paper explores the concept of forgiveness within Islamic teachings, examining its significance as a tool for managing interpersonal conflict and personal suffering. Drawing on Quranic verses, Hadith literature, and contemporary scholarly interpretations, the study highlights how forgiveness is not only a moral virtue but also a strategic response to adversity. The article analyses the religious texts and theological discourses to elucidate the mechanisms through which forgiveness operates in Islamic contexts. Key findings reveal that forgiveness in Islam is intricately linked to concepts of mercy, divine justice, and social harmony. By integrating forgiveness into religious practice, individuals are able to mitigate stress, enhance social relationships, and achieve spiritual tranquility. The paper concludes that forgiveness serves as a profound coping strategy, aligning personal well-being with broader religious and ethical principles. These insights contribute to deeper understanding of how religious practices can support psychological health and interpersonal harmony.
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    A Mixed Methods Study of Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Religiosity in Muslim Student
    (International Journal of Islamic Psychology, 2023) Khan, S. R
    Current study employed an explanatory sequential mixed methods design explored the relationships between mental health, emotional intelligence (EI) and religiosity of Muslim students. Random sampling method was used to recruit students for the quantitative part of the study. 382 students (273 females and 109 males) from higher education institutions participated in the study. No significant difference was reported in the EI and religiosity between the genders and between students from Muslim majority and minority countries. Lower levels of EI and religiosity was reported in the students from non-Islamic institutions when compared to the students from the Islamic institutions as well as in students from the younger age-group in comparison to the students from the older age group. Additionally, this study reported no significant difference in the mental health in the students between the different categories. Majority of the groups showed a negative but significant correlation between mental health (psychological distress) and religiosity. A negative but significant correlation between EI and mental health (psychological distress) was found across all the groups. A positive and significant correlation was shown between EI and religiosity across all categories. To understand these results, a qualitative study was carried out to capture the voice of the experts from the fields of mental health, EI and religiosity. 16 experts participated in the study. Findings of this study showed that various Islamic religious aspects and practices act as protective factors for maintaining good mental health. The presence of a healthy and supportive upbringing was also important for having stable mental health. The experts also reported that many EI competencies are deeply embedded in the teachings of Islam which aids in having high levels of EI which in turn is crucial for sustaining healthy mental states.
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    A Study of Relationship Between Mental Health, Emotional Intelligence and Religiosity Among Muslim Student
    (Journal of Integrated Sciences, 2023-03) Khan, S. R
    This research explored the relationships between mental health, emotional intelligence and religiosity of Muslim students. 382 students (273 females and 109 males) from higher education institutions participated in the study through a random sampling method. These students belonged to both Muslim majority (majorly from Malaysia, Indonesia, Nigeria, the Gambia, Pakistan, GCC) and Muslim minority countries (majorly from India, Ghana, United States). General Health Questionnaire (Goldberg & Hillier, 1979), Emotional Intelligence Questionnaire (Schutte et al., 1998) & IIUM Religiosity Scale (Mahudin, Noor, Dzulkifli, & Janon, 2016) were adapted and used. Results indicated that, there was no significant difference in the religiosity and emotional intelligence of males and females or between students from Muslim majority and Muslim minority countries. However, religiosity and emotional intelligence were lower in the students from non-Islamic Institutes compared to the students from the Islamic Institutes and in students from the younger age group compared to the students from the older age group. At the same time, there was no significant difference in the mental health of the students between the various categories. In the vast majority of groups, there was a negative but significant correlation between emotional intelligence and mental health (psychological distress). A positive and significant correlation was found between emotional intelligence and religiosity across all categories. A negative but significant correlation was also found between mental health (psychological distress) and religiosity across all the groups. The findings of the study indicate that religiosity and emotional intelligence is high in Muslim students which can aid in maintaining good mental health. Religiosity and EI can be used as an intervention in clinical settings to alleviate the psychological distress in students.
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    العطف التلقيني في النحو العربي، دراسة في المصطلح والنشأة مع أمثلةٍ تراثيةٍ
    (سياقات اللغة والدراسات البينية, 2025-04) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    In their writings, grammarians often discussed conjunctions formed with particles, yet they largely overlooked the notion of “didactic conjunctions.” This study steps in to illuminate the meaning and importance of this underexplored aspect of Arabic grammar. It shows that such conjunctions are deeply embedded in the essence of classical Arabic, appearing across its most prestigious forms: the Quran, the noble Hadith, and Arabic poetry. Scholars—whether they were Quran interpreters, Hadith commentators, or literary analysts—have all acknowledged the presence of this unique type of conjunction in these three pillars of Arabic eloquence. By examining examples cited by these experts, this study makes the case for integrating “didactic conjunctions” as a vital and standalone component within the study of conjunctions with particles.
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    Teaching Arabic to Non-Native Speakers Remotely: The International Open University as a Model
    (Seyakat Al Loghah Wa Al Derasat Al Bayneyyah سياقات اللغة والدراسات البينية, 2025) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This research paper is divided into an introduction and two main sections. In the introduction, the researcher discusses several topics, including his methodology, a review of previous studies, the study's plan, and specific terms relevant to this paper, such as distance education, open education, and the open university. The first section of the study covers the history of teaching Arabic to non-native speakers remotely, consisting of three parts. The first part discusses about the Distance Learning of Arabic in Europe during the invention of printing. The second part deals with Distance Learning of Arabic teaching following the advent of radio, comprising four subtopics: the beginnings of Arabic-speaking radio stations, Egyptian radio and its Distance Learning of Arabic programs, Arabic teaching programs on other Arab radios, and the "Qawl ala Qawl" program from the Arabic section of the BBC. The third part of the first section focuses on remote Arabic teaching in the 21st century, discussing teaching Arabic via websites and virtual universities on the internet. The second section of the study addresses teaching Arabic remotely to non-native speakers at the International Open University. It consists of an introduction and two parts. The introduction provides an overview of the International Open University. he first part is titled "The Development of Studies at the International Open University." The second part is titled "The Arabic Language Department at the International Open University," consisting of five subtopics: the programs available in the Arabic Language Department, the study system contents in Arabic language courses, the evaluation system in Arabic language courses, the teaching method in the Arabic Language Department at the university, and the status of the Arabic Language Department at the International Open University among other virtual universities.
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    Generalizing the rule according to Ibn Taymiyyah in the chapter on the subject, predicates, and their similars
    (Jurnal Bahasa dan Sastra Arab, 2024) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    Scholars' efforts to simplify Arabic grammar rules have persisted over time. This is also true for Ibn Taymiyyah, a notable expert in the field of Islamic theology. This research aims to apply the rule generalization" method to explain one of the important aspects of Arabic syntax, namely Mubtada’ and Khabar, and their modifiers. The methodology used in this research is the descriptive rule based approach, which involves collecting necessary information from primary sources, extracting it, and presenting it in the proposed results. Among the result reached by this research is that the ‘amil is united in what the meaning is united in, and one ‘amil work in what the meaning is united in. The ‘amil of na’at is the ‘amil of man’ut itself, and the ‘amil of haal is the one that acts on shaahib haal, and likewise, the predicate ‘amil of khabar is the same ‘amil of mubtada, and with this, the rule will be easily memorized and understood by students. The anticipated contribution of this research is to facilitate students' comprehension of the Mubtada’, Khabar, and their modifiers in the simplest ways possible. Additionally, this research aims to contribute to the development of methods for teaching Arabic grammar rules in general.
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    Distance education amid the Western attributes and the Arabic word rooting, Teaching Arabic remotely as a mode
    (Journal of Arabic language and literature, 2023) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    The current study addresses a modern and recurring issue in all types of education in general and in Arabic language distance education in particular. Western scholars have mentioned this type of education, attributing its emergence to the modern industrial revolution in Europe when the steam engine was discovered and used in railways in the early 19th century. Since then, trains have been used to transport educational materials over long distances for students who struggle with direct education. Many Arab scholars have also followed this principle, attributing the origin of distance education to the West. This study provides conclusive evidence that distance education, in its original and simple sense, referred to by Western researchers as "correspondence education," is a product of our Arab-Islamic civilization. The credit for this goes to the Hadith scholars when they discussed methods of 145acquiring and transmitting knowledge, elaborated on these methods, described them precisely, and outlined their various types and how they occur. This study has shown that some of these methods can be indirect or remote. The researcher in this study has expanded the scope of research from methods of acquiring and transmitting knowledge in the field of Prophetic Hadith at a distance to methods of acquiring and transmitting knowledge at a distance in the field of Arabic language with its various branches. It has been clarified that Arab language scholars have mentioned many of these methods in Arabic writings long before the emergence of correspondence education in Western countries.
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    Diacritical Deviations In The Ottoman Codex: An Examination Of Variant Recitations In Surah Al-Fātiḥah And Their Consequential Impact On The Validity Of Ṣalāh
    (Journal of Arabic language and literature, 2023) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This study addresses a matter of great importance to many Muslims; it covers the words of Sūrat al-Fātiḥahwhich feature unconventional readings (qira'āt shādhah) that deviate from the Uthmanic Qur’an's grammatical indications. The study explains that these unusual readings should be viewed as a significant linguistic source (maʿyūn lughawī hāmm), and an authentic source for documenting various grammatical aspects that some Arab tribes permit, according to their dialects. The study also considers the ruling on Prayer with these unconventional readings. The study is divided into three main sections. The first titled: "Surah Al- Fātiḥah and Reasons for Diversity in Grammatical Indications," the second titled: "The Impact of Deviation in Grammatical Indications from the Uthmanic Muṣ-ḥaf on the Validity of Prayer in Surah Al-Fātiḥah," and the third titled: "Words Contradicting the Uthmanic Muṣ-ḥaf in Grammatical Indications where UnconventionalReadings Occur: A Statistical and Applied Study on ِ المصحفِطْ لضبُفةِخالُ المُرابيةْ الإعُالعلامات الشاذةِ في القراءاتِّالعثماني105 Surah Al- Fātiḥah." The researcher relied on a variety of sources, including exegesis books focusing on linguistic aspects, books on the grammar of the Qur’an, books on both unconventional and correct Qur’anic readings, and some grammatical texts. One of the most significant findings of the study is that all the unconventional Qur’anic readings, which deviate from the Uthmanic Mushaf in their grammatical indications, conform to Arabic grammar rules. Moreover, the study shows that there is a large abundance of unconventional readings in Surah Al-Fātiḥah, which deviate in their grammatical indications from the Uthmanic Muṣ-ḥaf.
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    Use of smartphone applications to teach Arabic to English Language speakers between the tangible reality and the hoped-for future
    (Cradle of Languages magazine, 2022) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This research examines a scientific phenomenon that has spread in the past few years on teaching Arabic to native English speakers using smartphone applications. Smartphone usage proved to be a stimulating phenomenon that drew the researcher's attention to studying it in great detail. The researcher observed several smartphone applications in teaching Arabic to English speakers. However, this led to the writer's description, clarification, and categorization of these applications based on their features and characteristics, just as he was keen to explain and clarify some demerits of these applications. The main goal was to help students when selecting the rightful applications for them should they resort to learning Arabic through such applications. In his attempt to explain more about these applications, the researcher used a descriptive method where he also defined some of the terminologies used in this research, for example, smartphone and Arabic language applications for English speakers. He also spoke about the most vital characteristics of Arabic language learning through smartphone applications. He then mentioned a range of smartphone applications, such as the famous Duolingo app used to teach Arabic and other languages to English speakers, as well as the Arabic unlocked application. In summation, the researcher concluded his research paper by looking into the future characteristics of such applications and what an ideal application in teaching Arabic to English speakers should be.
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    Al-Suyuti’s amendments in his book “Uqood Al-Zabarjard” on the rectification of Al-U’kbari’s narration of the expressions of the Noble Prophetic Hadith, and their impact on the orientation of Arabic declension (syntax)
    (Journal of literature foreign languages and Human Sciences, 2022) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    All praises are to Allah, and may salutations and peace be upon His Holy Messenger PBUH. This study discusses a facet of the Arabic grammar which is correlated to the Noble Prophetic Hadith, an aspect that has been neglected by most grammarians in their books either intentionally or by omission and forgetfulness. Additionally, it is well known that the legacy of authorship in the syntax of the prophetic hadith consists of three books which are: The book of Abu Al- Baqaa Al- U’kbari, the book of Ibn Malik, and the book of al-Suyuti. Al-Suyuti had notable amendments and comments in his book “Uqood Al-Zabarjard” on the rectification of Al-U’kbari’s narration of the expressions of the Noble Prophetic Hadith. And this research is an inquisition and an enumeration of the areas of Al-Suyuti’s rectifications of Al-U’kbari in the narration of the expressions of the Hadith, in his book about the syntax of the Noble Prophetic Hadith. In this research, the writer deliberated about Al- U’kbari's inaccuracies in the narration of the words of the Prophet's hadith. Nevertheless, Al-Suyuti's amendments were categorized into three studies which are: Al-Suyuti’s amendments on the accuracy of Al- U’kbari for nouns, amendments on the accuracy of Al- U’kbari for verbs, and amendments on the accuracy of Al- U’kbari for letters (particles). The researcher relied on a collection of literature which includes: Diverse Hadith textbooks, comprehensive grammar books, as well as books of interpretation (Exegesis). However, the most important findings of the researcher were that Al-Suyuti was objective and impartial in his inquiries and comments on Al-Akbari. And on the other hand, Al-Akbari was sometimes not accurate in conveying and rectifying the words of the Noble Prophet.
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    A Grammatical Study of the Omission of Signification Letters/particles in the Chapter of "'Amma” of the Holy Qur’an
    (Cradle of Languages magazine, 2021) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This paper discusses the general omission of signification letters/particles in Arabic grammar and discusses particularly the statistical application of this omission in the chapter of ‘Amma in the Holy Quran. The study is divided into two sections: The first section deals with the linguistic and technical meaning of the omission of the signification letters. The first section is divided into three subsections. The first discusses omission in Arabic grammar in general. The second discusses the signification letters. The third discusses the omission of signification letters. Each of these subsections discusses the linguistic and technical aspects of the omission. The second section discusses the applied statistical grammatical study on the omission of the signification letters in the chapter of 'Amma in the Holy Quran. This section is further divided into five subsections: the first concerns the omission of the prepositions; the second concerns the omission of the interrogative particle Hamza; the third concerns the omission of the emphatic particle Qad (“قد ”); the fourth concerns is the omission of Laam of oath which strengthens the complement of an oath; and the fifth concerns the omission of the conjunction "waaw" ("و"). The researcher concludes with the results of the study and includes a detailed index of the references he used.
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    A Grammatical Study of the Omission of Signification Letters/particles in the Chapter of "'Amma” of the Holy Qur’an
    (Cradle of Languages magazine, 2021) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This paper discusses the general omission of signification letters/particles in Arabic grammar and discusses particularly the statistical application of this omission in the chapter of ‘Amma in the Holy Quran. The study is divided into two sections: The first section deals with the linguistic and technical meaning of the omission of the signification letters. The first section is divided into three subsections. The first discusses omission in Arabic grammar in general. The second discusses the signification letters. The third discusses the omission of signification letters. Each of these subsections discusses the linguistic and technical aspects of the omission. The second section discusses the applied statistical grammatical study on the omission of the signification letters in the chapter of 'Amma in the Holy Quran. This section is further divided into five subsections: the first concerns the omission of the prepositions; the second concerns the omission of the interrogative particle Hamza; the third concerns the omission of the emphatic particle Qad (“قد ”); the fourth concerns is the omission of Laam of oath which strengthens the complement of an oath; and the fifth concerns the omission of the conjunction "waaw" ("و"). The researcher concludes with the results of the study and includes a detailed index of the references he used.
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    A Grammatical Study of the Omission of Signification Letters/particles in the Chapter of "'Amma” of the Holy Qur’an
    (Cradle of Languages magazine, 2021) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    This paper discusses the general omission of signification letters/particles in Arabic grammar and discusses particularly the statistical application of this omission in the chapter of ‘Amma in the Holy Quran. The study is divided into two sections: The first section deals with the linguistic and technical meaning of the omission of the signification letters. The first section is divided into three subsections. The first discusses omission in Arabic grammar in general. The second discusses the signification letters. The third discusses the omission of signification letters. Each of these subsections discusses the linguistic and technical aspects of the omission. The second section discusses the applied statistical grammatical study on the omission of the signification letters in the chapter of 'Amma in the Holy Quran. This section is further divided into five subsections: the first concerns the omission of the prepositions; the second concerns the omission of the interrogative particle Hamza; the third concerns the omission of the emphatic particle Qad (“قد”); the fourth concerns is the omission of Laam of oath which strengthens the complement of an oath; and the fifth concerns the omission of the conjunction "waaw" ("و"). The researcher concludes with the results of the study and includes a detailed index of the references he used. Keywords: – Omission/deletion – –
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    أبْحاثٌ نَحْويَّةٌ في القُرآنِ الكريمِ والحديثِ النبويِّ الشريفِ
    (2023) Abu Dawy, Ebraheem
    هذا الكتاب عبارةٌ عن ثلاثةِ أبحاث محكمة، الأول والثاني منهما عن القرآن الكريم، أما الثالث فهو عن الحديث النبوي الشريف يتكلم البحث الأول عن سورة الفاتحةِ والقراءات الشاذة المخالفةِ لضبطِ المصحفِ الشريفِ في العلامةِ الإعرابية، وترجع أهمية هذا البحث إلى أنهُ يبيِّنُ حُكم القراءةِ في الصلاةِ بتلك القراءات الشاذة، وهل تكونُ الصلاةُ صحيحةً أو غير صحيحةٍ لمن قرأ بهذه القراءات في سورة الفاتحة في الصلاة أما البحث الثاني فيتكلم عن حذفِ حروفِ المعاني في الجزء الثلاثين من القرآن الكريم (جزء عمَّ)، ويوضح عددُ تلك الحروف المحذوفة، وما أكثرُ هذه الحروف المحذوفة في جزء عمَّ، ويبيِّنُ سبب حذف تلك الحروف والبحث الثالث فهو عن الحديث النبوي الشريف؛ وعن الكتب التراثية التي اهتمت بإعراب أحاديث الرسول صلى الله عليه وسلم، ومن أشهرِ تلك الكُتبِ كتابُ إعراب الحديث النبوي لأبي البقاء العُكبري، وكذلك كتاب عُقود الزبرجد في إعراب الحديثِ النبوي، لجلال الدين السيوطي، الذي تتبَّع بعضَ مواضعِ كتابِ العُكبري، وقام بالتعليق أو الاعتراض عليها، وفي هذا البحث بيانٌ وشرحٌ لهذه المواضع وتحليلٌ لها تفاصيل الكتاب:
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    Verbal Semantics in Islamic Jurisprudence: ʿAbd Al-Raḥmān Nāṣir Al-Siʿdī’s Contributions to The Study of Dalālāt Al-Alfāẓ
    (International Journal of Fiqh and Usul al-Fiqh Studies, 2024) Ganai, Maasid Siddiq Mohiyuddin; Salama, M. A. R
    This paper explores the contributions of ʿAbd al-Raḥmān Nāṣir al-Siʿdī to the understanding of Dalālāt al-Alfāẓ (Verbal Semantics) within the framework of the principles of Islamic jurisprudence. As a distinguished scholar in Uṣūl al-Fiqh, al-Siʿdī's work sheds light on the nuanced relationship between linguistic expressions and their implications in deriving legal rulings. By analysing al-Siʿdī’s scholarly output, the paper highlights how his insights into the semantics of Arabic lexicon contribute to a deeper comprehension of Islamic law and its application. Al-Siʿdī's meticulous attention to the context, grammatical structure, and etymology of words demonstrates his profound commitment to uncovering the intended meanings of the Sharī'ah. This research not only underscores al-Siʿdī's legacy in Islamic legal theory but also illustrates the pivotal role of language in the epistemology of Islamic jurisprudence. This paper employs a qualitative research approach, focusing on a thorough textual analysis of al-Siʿdī’s scholarly works, specifically his contributions to the study of Dalālāt Al-Alfāẓ (the implications of words) within Islamic jurisprudence. This paper concludes by stating that al-Siʿdī’s contributions to Uṣūl al-Fiqh not only enrich the Islamic scholarly tradition but also serves as a guide for addressing modern legal and ethical dilemmas through the prism of Islamic law. His legacy offers a foundation for future scholarly exploration, promising to extend the understanding and application of Islamic jurisprudence in diverse contemporary contexts.