363 research outputs found

    Desiring the east: a comparative study of Middle English romance and modern popular sheikh romance

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    This thesis comparatively examines a selection of twenty-first century sheikh romances and Middle English romances from the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries that imagine an erotic relationship occurring between east and west. They do so against a background of conflict, articulated in military confrontation and binary religious and ethnic division. The thesis explores the strategies used to facilitate the cross-cultural relationship across such a gulf of difference and considers what a comparison of medieval and modern romance can reveal about attitudes towards otherness in popular romance. In Chapter 1, I analyse the construction of the east in each genre, investigating how the homogenisation of the romance east in sheikh romance distances it from the geopolitical reality of those parts of the Middle East seen, by the west, to be "other". Chapter 2 examines the articulation of gender identity and the ways in which these romances subvert and reassert binary gender difference to uphold normative heterosexual relations. Chapter 3 considers how ethnic and religious difference is nuanced, in particular through the use of fabric, breaking down the disjunction between east and west. Chapter 4 investigates the way ethnicity, religion and gender affect hierarchies of power in the abduction motif, enabling undesirable aspects of the east to be recast. The key finding of this thesis is that both romance genres facilitate the cross-cultural erotic relationship by rewriting apparently binary differences of religion and ethnicity to create sameness. While the east is figured differently in Middle English and modern sheikh romance, the strategies they use to facilitate the cross-cultural erotic relationship are similar. The thesis concludes that the constancy of certain attitudes towards the east in both medieval and modern romance reveals a persistence of conservative values in representations of the east in romance

    A Glimpse into the Scholarly Works of Sheikh Muhammad Hayat Sindhi

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    Sindh is considered to be the first region of the subcontinent where the light of Islam illuminated the land.This region has produced numerous scholars who gained renown throughout the Islamic world. Among these luminaries was Sheikh Muhammad Hayat bin Ibrahim Sindhi (d. 1163 A.H.), a prominent Islamic scholar, jurist, and prolific author affiliated with the Hanafi School of jurisprudence. Sheikh Hayat Sindhi was celebrated as one of the leading experts in Hadith, jurisprudence, and various other Islamic disciplines, including Islamic literature. Born in Sindh, Sheikh Hayat Sindhi received his early education from his father. He later traveled to Thatta, where he studied under renowned scholars such as Muhammad MoinThattavi. Seeking advanced knowledge in Islamic disciplines, he migrated to theHaramainSharifain, andeventually settled in Madinah.There he began teaching at Masjid al-Nabawi and dedicated himself to teaching hadith for 24 years. Sheikh Hayat Sindhi authored numerous books on diverse topics related to Islamic studies and the social issues facing Muslim societies. His works, renowned among Islamic scholars, are imbued with wisdom, etiquette, and ethical values derived from the Qur’an, Hadith, jurisprudential insights of eminent scholars, and intellectual reasoning. This study provides a concise biography of Sheikh Hayat Sindhi and examines his contributions across various fields of Islamic knowledge. It also reflects an admiration and appreciation for the profound impact of his scholarly works

    Poems of Sheikh Muhammad al-Ghaly Ba

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    This volume contains seven poems handwritten by Muhammad al-Ghāli Ba. According to the author's son, Mountaga Ba, the poems were probably composed in the mid-1970s a time when the author lived in Mauritania, while working at the country's national radio station and serving as a special counsel to then president Moktar Ould Daddah (1924–2003). The poems adress various issues. The first is a call to action addressed to the Mauritianian youth, urging them to join in the collective work for the development of the country. The second poem is a hagiography on Ceerno Ahmad Nene Ba of Kaedi (Mauritania). The poem eulogizes the virtues of the patron. The third describes the event of Sharif Muhammad al-Habib's visit to the region of Fuuta region (Senegal), namely the village of Pate Galo. The fourth poem contains greetings and expresions of love addressed to the author's friends in the town of Kaedi. The fifth poem is a remembrance about good times. The author reminisces and praises the qualities of a woman named Jaari.The sixth poem describes one afternoon journey of the author. The seventh poem is a mournful praisesong in which the author laments the loss of a cherished person.Ce volume contient sept poèmes manuscrits de Muhammad al-Ghāli Ba. Selon le fils de l'auteur, Mountaga Ba, les poèmes ont probablement été composés au milieu des années 1970, à une époque où l'auteur vivait en Mauritanie, alors qu'il travaillait à la radio nationale du pays et était conseiller spécial du président de l'époque, Moktar Ould Daddah (1924). –2003). Les poèmes abordent diverses questions. Le premier est un appel à l'action adressé aux jeunes mauriciens, les exhortant à s'associer au travail collectif pour le développement du pays. Le deuxième poème est une hagiographie sur Ceerno Ahmad Nene Ba de Kaedi (Mauritanie). Le poème fait l'éloge des vertus du mécène. Le troisième décrit l'événement de la visite de Sharif Muhammad al-Habib dans la région de la région de Fuuta (Sénégal), à savoir le village de Pate Galo. Le quatrième poème contient des salutations et des expressions d'amour adressées aux amis de l'auteur dans la ville de Kaedi. Le cinquième poème est un souvenir des bons moments. L'auteur rappelle et loue les qualités d'une femme nommée Jaari. Le sixième poème décrit un après-midi de voyage de l'auteur. Le septième poème est une louange mélancolique dans laquelle l'auteur déplore la perte d'une personne chérie

    Historical fiction in The White Sheikh by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi

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    تُعدّ رواية "الشيخ الأبيض" من الروايات التاريخية الرائدة التي عالجت فترة مُهمّة من فترات تاريخ منطقة الخليج العربي. وهي الرواية الأولى التي ألفها الدكتور سلطان بن محمد القاسمي ضمن سلسلة من الروايات التاريخية التي صدرت له. وموضوع رواية "الشيخ الأبيض" من الموضوعات التي تولّدت عن الفترة الاستعمارية حين كانت السفن الغربية تتوجّه إلى منطقة الخليج للتجارة مع هذه الدول، أو حين كانت تعبر هذه المنطقة في اتجاه الهند أو الصين. وتحكي رواية "الشيخ الأبيض" حياة بطلها "يوحنا هيرمان بول" (Johannes Herman Poll)، هذه الشخصية التي أصبحت فيما بعد تُسمّى باسم عربي هو اسم "عبد الله بن محمد"، والتي عصفت بها رياح الغرب وأطماعه التي لا تنتهي، فجاءت بها -عن طريق المصادفة- إلى شواطئ سلطنة عمان، وبالضبط إلى المنطقة المسماة "ظفار"، وهي منطقة تقع جنوب سلطنة عمان، والتي عاشت تاريخا من الاضطرابات قديما وحديثا. وهذه الدراسة هي بحث في هذه الرواية. وقد قسمناه إلى قسمين: القسم الأول نظري حول مفهوم "الرواية التاريخية" وبدايتها وتطورها. أما القسم الثاني فهو تطبيقي حللنا فيه الرواية من جانبين: الجانب المضموني، والجانب الفني. وذيلنا البحث بخلاصات وبقائمة للمصادر والمراجع.The White Sheikh by Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi is one of the pioneering historical novels that dealt with an important period in the history of the Arabian Gulf region. It is the first novel written by the author in a series of historical novels. The subject of The White Sheikh is one of the topics that originated from the colonial period when Western ships were heading to the Gulf region to trade with these countries, or when they were passing through this region on their way of India or China. The White Sheikh narrates the life of its hero, "Johannes Herman Poll", a character who was later given an Arabic name, "Abdullah bin Muhammad". The latter was swept by the winds of the West and by his endless ambitions, which accidentally brought him to the shores of the Sultanate of Oman, precisely the area called "Dhofar", a region in the south of the Sultanate of Oman which has experienced a long history of turmoil in ancient and modern times. This study is an investigation of this novel

    Kontroversi sheikh Muhammad al-Ghazali berkenaan khabar al-Ahad : Tumpuan kepada beberapa hadith pilihan

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    Sheikh Muhammad al-Ghazali was a well known scholar, a prolific author as well as a da\u27i. one of his controversial writings, al-sunnah al-Nabawiyyah bayn al-Fiqh wa al-Hadith invites strong criticism from other muslim scholars especially ahl al-hadith. Therefore, this article attempts to highlight Muhammad al-Ghazali\u27s view on the authority of khabar al-Ahad in general an to analyse his comments and criticism of selected sound hadiths on qadr, the creation of the earth, ma\u27azif, house fly, azab al-qabr, qisas and others. From the selected hadiths, it is found that Muhammad al-Ghazali critisize those hadiths and ignore them eventhough they are sound and authentic hadiths

    Renewal of Islamic Education in Traditionalist Works in Minangkabau: Sheikh Khatib Muhammad Ali and the Traditionalist Intellectualism  People

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    Few studies on the intellectual contribution of old people have been conducted, resulting in a research gap. The majority of studies tended to investigate younger people as the driver of renewal, while educational ideas from the old people are used to be neglected. This study aims to explore the educational thought of Sheikh Khatib Muhammad Ali as one of the old intellectuals, through his traditionalist book entitled “Syair Irsyadiyah”. This study employs a hermeneutic approach to literature analysis to get more insights into the meaning of written texts precisely, so that there is no gap in the reader's understanding of the author of the original text. Primarily, data were collected from the book “Syair Irsyadiyah”, supported with other related literature, such as books, articles, and previous research findings. The findings demonstrated that Sheikh Khatib Muhammad Ali is a traditionalist and a pioneer who balances the views of modernists and traditionalists in Minangkabau Islamic education This is demonstrated by his ideas about education, as follows: 1) Sheikh Khatib Muhammad Ali created and implemented a new curriculum that includes structured subjects, standardized science, systematic teaching methods, and learning evaluation. 2) Sheikh Khatib Muhammad Ali also made up his own books to be taught in his school while the religious schools preferred to maintain teaching classical books originating from Middle Eastern scholars from the middle ages. 3) Santri needs to be of high moral character since learning is a necessity. His concepts indicate the effort to renew Islamic studies by making religious knowledge and general knowledge balanced, using systematic and measurable teaching materials, and developing students’ good character

    nayl al'umnit ealaa muqadimat aleazia Sheikh Muhammad Ali bin Hussein bin Ibrahim al-Makki al-Maliki 1367h- Study and investigation

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    This research consist of a study and investigation of the manuscript: (nayl al\u27umnit ealaa muqadimat aleazia), by Sheikh Muhammad Ali bin Hussein al-Maliki al-Maliki (1367h), in Maliki Fiqh, the researcher saw the importance of publication of the manuscript, because of that he wrote this research, that consists the introduction of the Author and an introduction of the manuscript. overall, the research enhanced on many progressive outcomes that are valuable in the field of this research. &nbsp

    Pasangan Ideal dalam Kehidupan Rumah Tangga Masa Kini: Kajian Dhou'ul Misbah Fi Bayani Ahkam An-Nikah

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    Spouses play a crucial role in achieving a harmonious marriage and establishing a happy and prosperous family. Choosing the right partner is key to the success of a marriage. The book Dhou’ul Misbah fi Bayani Ahkamin Nikah, written by Sheikh Muhammad Hasyim Asy’ari, discusses the views on the criteria for an ideal spouse as a husband and wife, as well as its relevance in contemporary family life. This research falls under the category of literature research that utilizes data from literary sources. The primary data consists of the book Dhou’ul Misbah fi Bayani Ahkamin Nikah by Sheikh Muhammad Hasyim Asy’ari, while the secondary data includes literature such as yellow books, books, journal articles, and others related to the research theme. The method used is descriptive-analytical. The author will describe Sheikh Muhammad Hasyim Asy’ari\u27s thoughts on the criteria for an ideal spouse as stated in the book Dhou’ul Misbah fi Bayani Ahkamin Nikah, and then analyze its relevance in contemporary family life. In conclusion, the criteria for an ideal spouse described in Sheikh Muhammad Hasyim Asy’ari\u27s work are highly relevant as guidelines in choosing a husband or wife, especially in the current digital era filled with sexual temptations and materialism

    Hazrat Sheikh Bahaa al-Din Zakaria al-Multani (566 AH-661 AH) and his efforts in benevolence, self-purification, and self-purification

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    Sheikh Zakaria bin Muhammad Al-Multani Al-Arabi Al-Qurayshi was born in Multan in 578 AH and learned from Sheikh Shihab al-Din al-Suhrawardi, author of the book (Awarif al-Ma'arif). This research will present the Sheikh’s efforts in purification, charity, and Sufism, and his life is a lesson in the life of this new Islamic nation for the hearts of the dead. Creates a new passion for life. It is the source of Sufi life and benevolence or self-purification. In light of the strenuous efforts and the clear and invaluable impact of the personality of Sheikh Al-Islam Zakaria, may God have mercy on him, in the Indian subcontinent, a chair was allocated in the Department of Arabic Language at Bahauddin Zakaria University in Multan under the name “Sheikh Bahauddin Zakaria Chair,” and work on it began in October 2007. The main objective of this chair is to promote the scientific, educational and religious services of Hazrat Sheikh Al-Islam Bahauddin Zakaria in Sufism. Islamic Sufism was promoted in the Indian subcontinent according to the Suhrawardi series at his hands

    Shining Gold in Praise of Prophet Muhammad (P.B.U.H.)

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    As explained by the manuscript holder, the original author wrote the manuscript during one of his many stays in northern Nigeria where he had Sufi followers and friends. He used paper provided to him by the Directopr's office at the Alfa Umaru Ibrahim Institute (Northern Nigeria). The manuscript is the original handwritten by Sheikh Muhammad Al-Ghāli Ibn Sheikh Al-Hajj Muhammad Al-Amin Ba of Pate Galo (Senegal). It is a praise poem on the life of Prophet Muhammad (SWA). The manuscript is subdivided in seven parts. Part one deals with the birth, upbringing and unique character of Muhammad. Part two addresses how Muhammad obtained and carried his call of prophethood, and his exile to Madina (today's Saoudi Arabia). This part ends with the prophet’s stay at Mount of Hirā. Part 3 starts with Prophet Mohammad’s journey towards Madina from Mount Hira. His entrance to Madina and how the people of Madina welcomed him and how he established a Muslim community. Part 4 touches on Muslim wars against the non-Muslims up to their victory over Makka and its surrounding areas. This part also talks of the messages that prophet Muhammad sent to the various kings in the Arabian Peninsula. Part five is the Prophet's final pilgrimage and his Farewell Sermon. Part 6 describes the prophet as a person with miracles. Part 7 and 8 praise the prophet and provide guidance on how to connect with him.Comme l'explique le gardien du manuscrit, l'auteur original l'a écrit au cours de l'un de ses nombreux séjours dans le nord du Nigéria où il avait des adeptes et des amis soufis. Il a utilisé du papier qui lui avait été fourni par le bureau du directeur général de l'Institut Alfa Umaru Ibrahim (nord du Nigéria). Le manuscrit est l'original redigé par Cheikh Muhammad al-Ghāli Ibn Cheikh Al-Hajj Muhammad Al-Amin Ba de Pate Galo (Sénégal). C'est un poème de louange sur la vie du prophète Muhammad (SWA). Le manuscrit est subdivisé en sept parties. La première traite de la naissance, de l'éducation et du caractère unique de Muhammad. La deuxième partie explique comment Mohammed a obtenu et réalisé son appel à la prophétie et son exil à Madina (aujourd'hui en Arabie saoudienne). Cette partie se termine par le séjour du prophète au mont Hirā. La troisième partie commence par le voyage du prophète Muhammad vers Madina depuis le mont Hira. Son entrée à Madina et comment les gens de Madina l'ont accueilli et comment il y a créé une communauté musulmane. La quatrième partie traite des guerres saintes contre les non-musulmans jusqu'à leur victoire sur Makka et ses environs. Cette partie parle également des messages que le prophète Muhammad a envoyés aux différents rois de la péninsule arabique. La cinquième partie traite du dernier pèlerinage du prophète et de son sermon d'adieu. La partie 6 décrit le prophète et ses grand miracles. Les parties 7 et 8 louent le prophète et expliquent comment entrer en contact avec lui
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