Akhtar Sherani: Some New Discoveries

1.Dr. Parveen Kallu — 2025-05-26

Akhtar Sherani's real name was Muhammad Dawood Khan. He belonged to the Sherani tribe of Afghanistan. His father, Hafiz Mahmood Sherani, was a religious scholar and a teacher of great stature. Akhtar Sherani is considered one of the modern poets of his time who experimented with new styles of poetry and gave it a new tone. Even the famous poets of that time could not help but acknowledge his uniqueness. Among those who appreciated his poetry, the prominent poet of that time, Faiz Ahmed Faiz, is also included. According to Faiz, "Sherani is considered one of those poets who gave a new style to the poetry of his time. He made an effort to bring the generation of that time out of the mirage of beauty and love and into the world of reality, and he was successful in this to some extent. Akhtar Sherani was undoubtedly an excellent romantic poet. He was not only unique and distinguished among his contemporaries, but also the most popular poet, and his poetry reached its peak. The color, style and harmony of his romantic poetry are different from all others. He did not follow anyone in poetry, nor was his poetry influenced by anyone's style of expression. Rather, he chose his own path of poetry and established such milestones in it that new paths were paved for his predecessors. This article examines Akhtar Sherani in a new way.

Key Words: Akhtar Sherani, Muhammad Dawood Khan, Hafiz Mahmood Sherani, Faiz, excellent romantic poet, style of expression.

The Foundation of Intellectual Security in Islamic Civilization: An analytical Study

Dr. Adeeba Siddiqui — 2025-05-18

Peace, security, and safety are among the greatest blessings and key objectives of Islamic Shariah, supported by numerous references in the Qur'an and Sunnah. There are various forms of peace that a human being requires, including the safety of life, wealth, honor, and dignity. One such crucial form is intellectual security, which holds immense importance in the contemporary era. Especially in present times, the Muslim Ummah is facing severe intellectual challenges from the enemies of Islam who aim to distort Islamic identity and destabilize moral values by promoting deviant ideologies and concepts. Hence, the necessity and significance of intellectual security have increased manifold. Islamic civilization and culture are fundamentally based on Divine Revelation (the Qur'an and Sunnah). Due to this strong foundation, Islamic culture possesses unique characteristics that are not found in any other civilization. These very characteristics provide comprehensive guidance not only in the realms of social and physical peace but also in ensuring intellectual security for the Muslim Ummah. There is a dire need to explore and clarify these foundational principles in depth. This research paper has been written with the following core objectives:

1.To explain the concepts of Islamic culture and intellectual security.

2.To shed light on the notion of intellectual security within the framework of Islamic civilization and culture.

3.To identify and present the foundational elements of intellectual security as rooted in Islamic culture, and to analyze intellectual safety in light of these principles.

Keywords: Intellectual Security – Islamic Civilization – Foundational Principles

INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ISLAMIC STUDIES & CULTURE

Akhtar Sherani: Some New Discoveries

The Foundation of Intellectual Security in Islamic Civilization: An analytical Study