C:\Users\MUHAMMAD KASHAN\Desktop\starting pages.pmd … HAMDARD ISLAMICUS Quarterly Journal of Studies and Research in Islam Recognized by the Higher Education Commission, Pakistan Vol. XLVIII April-June 2025 No. 2 CONTENTS * Editorial * Islamic History Through a Western Lens: A Critical Analysis of Key Introductory Works (2010-2025) — Dr. Tauseef Ahmad Parray * Advancements in Hadith Authentication Methods: A Systematic Literature Review — Mohamad Khalid Bahrudin — Ishak Suliaman — Mohamad Azrien Mohamed Adnan * Islamic Brotherhood and Business Social Responsibility (BSR) in Malaysia: A Qualitative Exploration of Islamic Faith-Based Business Practices — Muhammad Aiman Awalluddin — Anisa Safiah Maznorbalia — Amer Fawwaz Mohamad Yasid * Intellectual Capital Efficiency and its Contribution to Financial Stability in Islamic Banks: A Study of the Gulf Countries — Aziz Ur Rehman — Ashurov Sharofiddin — Abdul Salam Khan Orakzai * Model of Productive Waqf Policy Governance for Sustainable Economic Development: A Pestel Analysis Approach — Afni Regita Cahyani Muis — Dr. Syamsuri, M. SH — Dr. Mohammad Taqiuddin The Hamdard Islamicus does not necessarily agree with all the statements made or opinions expressed by the contributors who are themselves responsible for their views or comments. 7 101 39 63 9 85