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Title برصغیر میں فکرِ اسلامی کی تشکیلِ جدید: جہات و اثرات کا تجزیاتی مطالعہ

Author(s) Saima Bashir

Abstract This research examines the reconstruction of Islamic Thought in the Indian Subcontinent, through a comprehensive analytical study of its various aspects and effects. Using a qualitative research methodology, incorporating discourse analysis and content analysis, the study investigates how Islamic Thought has evolved and adapted in response to modern challenges while maintaining its fundamental principles. The research addresses the critical challenge of reconciling traditional Islamic concepts with modern demands, particularly during the significant transformations of the nineteenth through twenty-first centuries, examining how this process of reconstruction has influenced social, political, and cultural dynamics in the region. The study posits that the reconstruction of Islamic thought in the subcontinent represents a continuous process of adaptation and renewal, shaped by both internal religious dynamics and external socio-political factors, leading to distinctive intellectual movements that have significantly influenced Muslim society's development. Through analysis of primary sources - including classical Islamic texts, historical documents, and contemporary scholarly works - the research investigates the advent of Islam and its propagation mechanisms in the subcontinent. It further examines the necessity for reform, analyzes dimensions of Islamic thought's revival, and studies the role of key personalities in this process. The findings reveal that the reconstruction of Islamic thought in the subcontinent has been characterized by a continuous dialogue between traditional Islamic scholarship and modern intellectual challenges, the emergence of distinct schools of thought addressing various aspects of religious reform, and significant contributions by key reformist figures who developed new methodologies for interpreting Islamic principles. The research outlines how educational institutions and movements facilitated this process of intellectual renewal, fostering new approaches to religious understanding. The study concludes that this reconstruction process has dynamically influenced Muslim society's social, political, and religious dimensions yet maintains its connection to fundamental Islamic principles, thereby contributing to the understanding of how religious thought adapts to evolving societal contexts whilst safeguarding its essential character. Keywords: Reconstruction, Islamic Thought, Reform Movements, Indian Subcontinent, Modern Challenges, Socio-political dynamics

Type Thesis/Dissertation PhD

Faculty Social Sciences

Department Islamic thought & Culture

Language Urdu

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