Islamic Communication System

Islamic Communication System
Author: Aijaz Ahmad Bhat
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Total Pages: 78
Release: 2014-01-18
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 9781495253065

Communication is seen as a process through which the exchange and sharing of meaning is made possible. Communication, which is the vehicle for the transmission of man's experiences, is a vital resource for his survival, as the air he breathes, the food he eats and the house that shelters him from the harsh elements of nature. Communication plays a very important role in everyone's life as it acts as a source of information helps people socialize, and alter individuals attitude, and much more. Islam is a complete way of life, catering for all the field of human existence and providing guidance for all walks of life. Islam has provided principles and methods of interpersonal communication, human interaction and relationship between Muslims and non- Muslims, in order to achieve peace, equality, brotherhood, and prosperity in this world and salvation and pleasure of Allah in the hereafter. Prophet Muhammad ( Peace Be Upon Him ) used both written and oral communication as per the need and requirement. He used written communication where information had to be recorded for future use and reference and used oral communication where information had to be communicated to people immediately. When Prophet Muhammad (PEACE BE UPON HIM) invited many kings to Islam, he used the medium of written communication to communicate the message to them. As he could not meet everyone in person, he used the mode of written communication and sent the letters through one of his companions. The Book "Islamic Communication System" consists of following chapters: 1. Introduction 2. Communication 3. Concept of Communication in Islam 4. Dawa'h 5. Characteristics of the Caller, and 6. Letters of the Last Prophet (S.A.W) *************************************************

The Role of Islamic Spirituality in the Management and Leadership Process

The Role of Islamic Spirituality in the Management and Leadership Process
Author: Abdul Mutalib, Mahazan
Publisher: IGI Global
Total Pages: 254
Release: 2021-05-07
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 179986894X

Leaders nowadays need to know, learn, and apply the concept of qalb leadership where it has been taught by the Prophet Muhammad as well as explained by Islamic scholars. The comparison with other mindful leadership concepts is required to provide solutions and options in leadership for better outcomes and spiritual awareness. It is found that leadership literature, in general, is unable to generate an understanding of a leadership concept that is both intellectually compelling and emotionally satisfying. As for qalb leadership, it focuses on the spirituality of leadership that can aid in facing unpredictable manners and provide better outcomes for followers. Research on Islamic leadership and spirituality may pave the way for better leadership practices in the future. The Role of Islamic Spirituality in the Management and Leadership Process will elaborate the spirituality and qalb in human life and leadership along with providing a discussion on the role and function of qalb in the overall leadership process. Through spirituality, human interdependence, creativity, and social justice can be created and molded. This type of leadership enables transformation in a natural way without denying basic human nature and imparts balance to both the outer and inner needs of humans. With the discussion of four cardinal virtues of Al-Ghazali, leaders can solve many problems that emerge in their organizations. This book is ideal for managers, executives, theologians, professionals, researchers, academicians, and students who are interested in how Islamic spirituality plays a role in leadership.

Postal Systems in the Pre-Modern Islamic World

Postal Systems in the Pre-Modern Islamic World
Author: Adam J. Silverstein
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Total Pages: 180
Release: 2007-06-21
Genre: History
ISBN: 1139464086

Adam Silverstein's book offers a fascinating account of the official methods of communication employed in the Near East from pre-Islamic times through the Mamluk period. Postal systems were set up by rulers in order to maintain control over vast tracts of land. These systems, invented centuries before steam-engines or cars, enabled the swift circulation of different commodities - from letters, people and horses to exotic fruits and ice. As the correspondence transported often included confidential reports from a ruler's provinces, such postal systems doubled as espionage-networks through which news reached the central authorities quickly enough to allow a timely reaction to events. The book sheds light not only on the role of communications technology in Islamic history, but also on how nomadic culture contributed to empire-building in the Near East. This is a long-awaited contribution to the history of pre-modern communications systems in the Near Eastern world.

The Book in the Islamic World

The Book in the Islamic World
Author: George N. Atiyeh
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Total Pages: 336
Release: 1995-07-01
Genre: History
ISBN: 079149540X

The Book in the Islamic World brings together serious studies on the book as an intellectual entity and as a vehicle of cultural development. Written by a group of distinguished scholars, it examines and reflects upon this unique tool of communication not as a physical artifact but as a manifestation of the aspirations, values, and wisdom of Arabs and Muslims in general. The Islamic system of book production differed from that of the West. This volume shows the peculiarities of book making and the intellectual principles that governed a book's inner structure, mysteries, and impact on culture. Investigated and explained are the issues involved in printing; the compilation of the Koran, the most important book in Islam; attitudes toward books; the oral versus the written tradition; metaphors of the book in literature; biographical dictionaries, an important genre of Islamic books; the grammatical tradition; women's contribution to calligraphy; scientific manuscripts; the transition from scribal to print culture; publishing in the modern Arab World; and the new electronic media, a non-book vehicle of communication, and its impact on education.

iMuslims

iMuslims
Author: Gary R. Bunt
Publisher: Univ of North Carolina Press
Total Pages: 375
Release: 2009-04-30
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0807887714

Exploring the increasing impact of the Internet on Muslims around the world, this book sheds new light on the nature of contemporary Islamic discourse, identity, and community. The Internet has profoundly shaped how both Muslims and non-Muslims perceive Islam and how Islamic societies and networks are evolving and shifting in the twenty-first century, says Gary Bunt. While Islamic society has deep historical patterns of global exchange, the Internet has transformed how many Muslims practice the duties and rituals of Islam. A place of religious instruction may exist solely in the virtual world, for example, or a community may gather only online. Drawing on more than a decade of online research, Bunt shows how social-networking sites, blogs, and other "cyber-Islamic environments" have exposed Muslims to new influences outside the traditional spheres of Islamic knowledge and authority. Furthermore, the Internet has dramatically influenced forms of Islamic activism and radicalization, including jihad-oriented campaigns by networks such as al-Qaeda. By surveying the broad spectrum of approaches used to present dimensions of Islamic social, spiritual, and political life on the Internet, iMuslims encourages diverse understandings of online Islam and of Islam generally.

Intellectuals in the Modern Islamic World

Intellectuals in the Modern Islamic World
Author: Stephane A. Dudoignon
Publisher: Routledge
Total Pages: 397
Release: 2006-09-27
Genre: Literary Collections
ISBN: 113420597X

Incorporating a rich series of case-studies covering a range of geographical areas, this collection of essays examines the history of modern intellectuals in the Islamic world throughout the twentieth century. The contributors reassess the typology and history of various scholars, providing significant diachronic analysis of the different forms of communication, learning, and authority. While each chapter presents a separate regional case, with an historically and geographically different background, the volume discloses commonalities, similarities and intellectual echoes through its comparative approach. Consisting of two parts, the volume focuses first on al-Manar, the influential journal published between 1898 and 1935 that inspired much imagination and arguments among local intelligentsias all over the Islamic world. The second part discusses the formation, transmission and transformation of learning and authority, from the Middle East to Central and Southeast Asia. Constituting a milestone in comparative studies of the modern Islamic world, this book highlights the range of and transformation in the role of intellectuals in Islamic societies.

Working Principles for an Islamic Model in Mass Media Communication

Working Principles for an Islamic Model in Mass Media Communication
Author: Suahib Jamal al Barzinji
Publisher: International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT)
Total Pages: 19
Release: 1998-01-01
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1565642643

Research in Islamic media is still in its infancy, especially in English. This book, presented by IIIT to the students of Islamization of knowledge, is a recent contribution to this great civilizational project. This book deals with mass media communication in the Muslim world, and compares the international Islamic view to the contemporary media views. It also presents a set of practical principles upon which a model of Islamic communication through media can be based with recommendations and research project proposals for the future in the area of Islamic media.

Hashtag Islam

Hashtag Islam
Author: Gary R. Bunt
Publisher: UNC Press Books
Total Pages: 233
Release: 2018-09-25
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 1469643170

Gary R. Bunt is a twenty-year pioneer in the study of cyber-Islamic environments (CIEs). In his new book, Bunt explores the diverse and surprising ways digital technology is shaping how Muslims across vast territories relate to religious authorities in fulfilling spiritual, mystical, and legalistic agendas. From social networks to websites, essential elements of religious practices and authority now have representation online. Muslims, embracing the immediacy and general accessibility of the internet, are increasingly turning to cyberspace for advice and answers to important religious questions. Online environments often challenge traditional models of authority, however. One result is the rise of digitally literate religious scholars and authorities whose influence and impact go beyond traditional boundaries of imams, mullahs, and shaikhs. Bunt shows how online rhetoric and social media are being used to articulate religious faith by many different kinds of Muslim organizations and individuals, from Muslim comedians and women's rights advocates to jihad-oriented groups, such as the "Islamic State" and al-Qaeda, which now clearly rely on strategic digital media policies to augment and justify their authority and draw recruits. This book makes clear that understanding CIEs is crucial for the holistic interpretation of authority in contemporary Islam.

Understanding the Koran

Understanding the Koran
Author: Mateen Elass
Publisher: Zondervan
Total Pages: 196
Release: 2009-08-19
Genre: Religion
ISBN: 0310298601

Find out how the Koran resembles the Bible—and the drastic ways in which it differs. Understanding the Koran gives you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book: where it came from, what it teaches, how Muslims view it, and how the Allah of the Koran compares with the God of the Bible. Cherished as the final, perfect revelation of God's will by 1.2 billion Muslims worldwide, the Koran has become a part of American life. What do you know about the holy book that shapes the lives and views of your neighbors and a fifth of the world's population? Written by a pastor who was born to a Muslim father and raised in Saudi Arabia, Understanding the Koran gives you a fascinating, easy-to-understand overview that will show you: Why the background behind the Koran is important to understanding it. How the Koran came into existence. A summary of the main teachings of the Koran, including what it says about Jesus and the crucifixion. Similarities and differences between Muslim and Christian views of God. What the Koran teaches about Jihad and holy war. What the Koran teaches about heaven and hell and the final destinies of the human soul. Giving you an essential grasp of Islam's holy book, Understanding the Koran points you to the one thing that can draw your Muslim friends to Jesus—his love, demonstrated to them through you. Discussion questions make it possible to use this book in group studies.