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EDITORIAL 

It is with great pleasure that we present the first issue of the forty-sixth 

volume of the Hamdard Islamicus for the year 2023. This issue features 

a collection of insightful and thought-provoking articles on a wide range 

of topics related to Islamic theology, history, governance, and science 

produced by a group of researchers from different countries around the 

world. The articles are arranged in a coherent structure, beginning with a 

historical perspective on the legal status of religious minorities in Islam, 

followed by an examination of the ideas of prominent Islamic scholars, a 

scientific analysis of Islamic teachings, and concluding with a 

contemporary analysis of Islamic governance.  

Each article contributes unique insights and analysis to their respective 

fields of Islamic studies. Our aim with this issue is to provide our readers 

with a comprehensive understanding of these important concepts. The 

five articles included in this issue, along with their summaries are as 

follows: 

First article The Legal Status of Religious Minorities in Islam: A 

Historical Perspective offers a historical overview of the legal status of 

religious minorities in Islamic societies. The article examines the 

treatment of non-Muslims in Islamic societies, including the rights and 

protections they were granted under Islamic law. It highlights the 

importance of understanding the historical context of Islamic societies 

and legal systems to properly understand the current status of religious 

minorities in the Muslim world. 

The second article Al-Ghazalī (1058-1111) in the Eyes of 

Contemporary Indonesian Muslim Intellectuals analyses the 

contributions of one of the most prominent Islamic thinkers i.e. Al-

Ghazali, in history of Islamic intellectual tradition, and analyses how 

contemporary Indonesian Muslim intellectuals perceive his ideas. The 

author’s research provides a fresh perspective on the continued relevance 

of Al-Ghazali's ideas in the modern world and how they can inform our 

understanding of contemporary issues facing the Muslim world. 

The third article Sayyid Mawdudi’s Approach to Biblical Reports: An 

Analysis analyses the approach of the prominent Islamic scholar Sayyid 

Mawdudi to Biblical reports. It critically analyses Mawdudi’s work, in 



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his tafsÊr (TafhÊm al-QurÉn), in the context of Biblical reports and how to 

deal with the similarities and differences between Islamic and Biblical 

narratives. It offers insights into the relationship between these two major 

world religions. 

The fourth article The Holy Qur’Én’s Five Plants Resemble Five 

Sensory Receptors in the Microscopic Appearance: An Analysis 

offers a scientific analysis of the microscopic appearance of plants 

mentioned in the Holy Qur’Én. It examines the resemblance between the 

five plants and five sensory receptors in the human body, highlighting the 

significance of the Quranic references to the human senses. The article 

provides a unique perspective on the scientific accuracy of Quranic 

verses. 

The fifth article Execution Strategies of Islamic Governance: The 

Case of Türkiye (2010-2020) examines the execution strategies of 

Islamic governance in Türkiye between the years 2010 and 2020. The 

article provides valuable insight into the political and social context of 

contemporary Türkiye and the strategies employed by the government to 

promote Islamic governance. It further highlights the implications of 

these strategies for democracy, civil society, and political stability in 

Türkiye. 

To conclude, this issue of Hamdard Islamicus provides a comprehensive 

and diverse examination of various aspects of Islam. The articles provide 

a unique perspective on contemporary issues faced by the Muslim world 

and contribute to the broader discourse on Islamic thought and practice. 

We trust that these articles will contribute to ongoing discussions and 

encourage further research in these important domains. 

Lastly, we appreciate and would like to thank all the authors who chose 

Hamdard Islamicus for their scholarly work. We value feedback from our 

readers and eagerly anticipate future opportunities to investigate crucial 

topics within the field of Islamic studies. 

 

Dr. Shabeer Khan 

Editor