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Post-9/11 Muslim Issues In The West and Urdu Novels (Taoos Faqat Rang, Main Dashat Gard Hon, Aik Love Story Aik Aitmi Qayaamat): ما بعد نائن الیون مغرب میں مسلمانوں کے مسائل کا ذکر اور اردو ناول بحوالہ طاؤس فقط رنگ، میں دہشت گرد ہوں،ایک لو سٹوری ایک ایٹمی قیامت
No full textThis research article examines the multifaceted challenges faced by Muslims living in the West after the 9/11 tragedy, as portrayed in Urdu literature. Through an in-depth analysis of three selected Urdu novels—Tauos Fqat Rang by Neelam Ahmed Basheer, Main Dehshat Gard Hoon by Mohsina Jilani, and Ek Love Story Ek Atomi Qayamat by M. Akhtar—the study highlights the cultural, social, and psychological issues endured by Muslims in the post-9/11 era.The article begins with an exploration of the global and individual impacts of the 9/11 attacks, establishing the socio-political context of the time. It then focuses on the representation of these effects in Urdu novels, demonstrating how the tragedy's ripples reached and shaped literary narratives. By analyzing these novels, the study uncovers themes of alienation, prejudice, identity crises, and the struggles of Muslim communities to navigate life in a climate of heightened scrutiny and Islamophobia.In addition to the textual analysis, the research incorporates the perspectives of literary critics to deepen the understanding of how Urdu writers have artistically captured these post-9/11 realities. The article concludes by emphasizing the significance of these novels in giving voice to the silenced experiences of Muslims in the West, positioning Urdu literature as a critical medium for exploring the human dimensions of a global crisis.
Keywords: 9/11 Tragedy, Multifaceted, Challenges, Socio-Political, Psychological, Representation, Dimensions, Global Crisis
The Relationship Between Language Use and Gender Roles in Thomas Hardy's Tess of the d'Urbervilles: A Critical Analysis
No full textThis article examines the relationship between language use and gender roles in Thomas Hardy's novel "Tess of the d'Urbervilles". Using a critical discourse analysis approach, this study analyzes the language use of the novel's characters, particularly Tess and Angel, to explore how language reinforces and challenges traditional gender norms. The findings suggest that the novel's language use perpetuates patriarchal attitudes towards women, but also provides opportunities for resistance and challenge. The implications of this study highlight the need for a critical examination of language use in literary texts to better understand the complex relationships between language, gender, and power
Translation and Adaptation of Santa Clara Religious Belief Scale in (Urdu) Language in Pakistan: A Psychometric Evaluation
Get PDFThe current study was acquired to translate and adapt the scale of Santa Clara religious belief Questionnaire (Larkey., 1996) in native language of Pakistan (Urdu). Data was collected through online Google form along with demographic form by random sampling from 100 participants 55 males and 45 females. Participants were between the age range of 16 to 60 with the minimum education level of metric or above. A psychometrics ability of translated version in Urdu scale has been checked by using a) internal consistency b), and c) convergent and discriminant validity. According to an analysis of results, the Santa Clara religious belief questionnaire is designated as a highly reliable and valid measure for assenting religious beliefs in the national language of Pakistan (Urdu). Limitation and implication of the study has been discussed.
Keywords: Translation and Adaptation, Santa Clara Religious Belief Scale, Urdu Language, Psychometric
مغربی طرز زندگی اور مسلم خاندانی نظام پر اس کے اثرات : منتخب مسلم مفکرین کی آراءکی روشنی میں تحقیقی جائزہ
No full textDuring the nineteenth century, there was a period of secularism and modernization in the Western world that persisted until the latter half of the twentieth century. Its impacts extended to religious beliefs and societal norms. One of the objectives of this movement was to question religion and religious beliefs. was Its impact extended to religious beliefs and lifestyle, in addition to its impacts on the economy and politics. During the 19th and 20th centuries, this lifestyle was widely spread globally through Western colonialism and mass media. The Western intellectual invasion impacted individuals from many backgrounds and religious beliefs. The impacts of this civilization and culture are also evident within the Muslim community.
Key words: Western way of life, Muslim family system and research review
 
Political Dynamics in Islam: Addressing Contemporary Challenges
Get PDFThe focus of this research article has been the political dynamics of Islam that are changing. It explains basic principles such as Sharia (Islamic law), Caliphate (historic Islamic leadership) and Ummah (global Muslim community) and looks at their historical aspects and significance in the contemporary context. Then, the paper dissects the main topics sidestepped by Muslim-majority countries, such as the proliferation of alternative views of Politics Islam (e.g., Islamism, Secular Islam) and their effects on the form of government. Yet, its concentrate on the increasing yet dangerous discussion about the relation among the Islam principle with the democratically governance included both the relevant barriers and the opening for the integration. Additionally, the article discusses the past barriers and contemporary disputes among the Muslim world and West, led by the impact of these conditions on political realities in Muslim countries. When it comes the paper proclaims that are interpretation of the Islamic political thought according to the contemporary’s reality being done in order to avoid this problem thus Islamic scholars and thinkers are needs to have a more complex approach while doing so. It portrays the need to grow the pathway of dialogues and communication among the different Islamic schools of thought, at the same time as the wider interfaith dialogue to find solutions to the wider political divisions. The paper highlights the relevant place of education in promoting the enlightened and sensible political participation, which in its turn can build a sound fundamental of the society. Through the juggling of educational reforms that face cutting-edge political problems, the document attempts to argue that the future belongs to Islam where it will dominate the way of peacefully progressive world order.
Keywords: Political Dynamics, Caliphate, Islamic System, Contemporary Challenge
When It Comes to The Authenticity of Information, Philosophical Considerations Are Important
Get PDFWhat methods may be used to determine the accuracy of information gained from print media sources such as newspapers, novels, and the internet? Library and information science covers a wide range of practical areas. This study argues that examining the theory of knowledge related to eyewitness testimony, specifically through the scholarly writings of David Hume and Alvin Goldman, can offer useful insights in this particular situation. The current research indicates four crucial elements that must be taken into account when evaluating the reliability of information: (i) authoritative endorsement and plausibility; (ii) manner of presentation; (iii) independent verification; and (iv) coherence of presentation. This study aims to investigate the effectiveness of integrating philosophical disciplines into the teaching tactics of information professionals. The focus is on improving students' ability to critically analyse information. The study intends to establish the methods by which this integration can be achieved. Overall, this presentation discusses a wide range of additional methods that information professionals can and should use to help users evaluate the reliability of a particular source of information
Feminist Marxist Aesthetics and Women’S Literary Voice: An Analysis of Virginia Woolf’S Essays
Get PDFArt and literature according to Marxist aesthetic theory are part of the social superstructure founded upon the economic infrastructure. Relations of production determine the moral, intellectual and aesthetic values of a particular time according to Marxist aesthetic theory. Marxist theorists contend, building on Gramsci’s concept of cultural hegemony, that the ruling class upholds patriarchal values and silences the voices of women by using cultural production, including literature, to sustain control over the political and cultural spheres in addition to economic ones. Marxist literary theorists look at the tangible circumstances surrounding the creation and dissemination of literature. The present paper seeks to prove that Virginia Woolf’s aesthetic theory advances a materialist explanation of literature. Woolf investigates production and proliferation of literature and explicates that in a money-oriented social set-up, literature is shaped by ideologies of powerful gender groups. Woolf embarks in an investigative journey to reveal the political nature of literature and its historical development in Britain. In addition to gender biases, women’s voices are muffled because of their marginalized status within the class system. Historically, women have had less access to the professional networks, financial resources, and education that are essential for success in writing. These financial obstacles are perceived as a type of systemic oppression that has added in suppression of women’s voices; she places a strong focus on the value of retrieving and appreciating the literary contributions made by historically oppressed women. By critically reevaluating literary canons and drawing attention to underappreciated or neglected works by women, this challenges the prejudices that have influenced criticism and literary history.
KEY WORDS: Marxist aesthetic theory, social superstructure, economic base, bourgeoisie literature, gender-determined social set-up, suppression, women’s voice
Reflecting Panopticism And Surveillance: An Inter Textual Study of Kazuo Ishiguro’s Selected Fiction
Get PDFIn the global complexity of the postmodern world, humanity experienced stupendous steps forward toward the unification of people and cultures for the sake of development. However, these advancement have led to the humongous situation whereby individuals are being pushed towards the edge of the society. Science fiction technology has come to pass in the society due to the enhanced application of technologies that are seen from the movies, for instance ubiquities apps, cameras as well as intelligences. However, the intrusive monitoring that is brought about by these technologies has encroached into the hitherto liberating liberty of people and replaced it with the fear of constant danger, which is akin to being confined in cages in an apparently open setting. As a result, people become surrounded by surveillance systems that control their actions and steadily push them away from other people. This research study proposes an analysis of panopticism and surveillance in the context of the selected novel by Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun, and to situate it within the hallmarks of sociological theory by Michel Foucault. The objective of this study is to explain more about the postmodernist concept of technological innovations, surveillance, and the consequent social marginalization as presented by the novel.
Key words: panopticism, surrvillance, Kazuo Ishiguro, Klara and the Sun, Fictio
Empowering the University Students: Career Development Centers as Catalysts for Motivation and Self-Actualization
Get PDFThe current study examined career development centers as catalysts for motivation and self-actualization among university students in district Sargodha. Quantitative research approach with survey technique methods were used for data collection in the study. The main objective of the study was to examine the impact of career development center in motivation of university students on career planning and to explore the factors that influence the motivation and self-actualization of university students. The hypothesis of the study was that there is no relationship between Career development centres and motivation and self-actualization. Populations in the study were all current BS and M.Phil students of university of Lahore, Sargodha Campus and University of Sargodha, Main Campus. Multistage sampling technique was used to select the research participants from both universities. By using multistage sampling, 300 male and female students at graduate level were selected. Descriptive statistics, frequency, percentage, mean and standard deviation were used in analyzing data and reporting the study findings, chi square test of association was used to find association of career development center vs motivation and self-actualization. The main conclusion of the study was that there was clear and significant relationship between career development center , motivation and self-actualization. On the basis of conclusions it was recommended that career development centers should develop and apply strategies for engaging and supporting students at university level.
Key words: Career development centers, Motivation, self actualization, Multistage sampling, relationship, basis, relationship, conclusion, recommended, strategie
Miraji's poem "The Sequence of Day and Night": An Analytical Study of an Existential, Unconscious, and Internal Conflict: میراجی کی نظم "سلسلۂ روز و شب": ایک وجودی، لاشعوری اور داخلی کشمکش کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ
No full textThis paper explores the intricate interplay of existential anxiety, unconscious impulses, and internal conflict in Meera Ji’s poem "Silsila-e-Roz-o-Shab". Moving beyond romantic or purely aesthetic readings, the study situates Meera Ji within a broader intellectual and philosophical context, analyzing how his poetic expression becomes a site of ontological and psychological inquiry. The poem reflects a fractured self-navigating a universe marked by void, uncertainty, and metaphysical disorientation. Using symbolic imagery؛such as fire, mirrors, and emptiness؛Meera Ji conveys the fragmentation of identity and the struggle to grasp truth in a reality governed by illusions. This paper applies existential and psychoanalytic frameworks to examine how the poem dramatizes the loss of meaning, the unreliability of perception, and the haunting presence of the unconscious. Ultimately, Meera Ji's voice emerges not as a seeker of certainty, but as a witness to the human condition’s most unsettling enigmas.
Key Words: Existentialism, Unconscious, Inner Conflict, Symbolism, Modern Urdu Poetry, Ontological Anxiet