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Item Causes for interfaith disunity in pakistan(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Abdul Qudus SalfiItem Economic and social issues of muslim converts in pakistan and role of state and non-tate institutions(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Shahida KalsoomItem A PHENOMENOLOGICAL STUDY OF THE DE-CONVERSION PROCESS AMONG THE PAKISTANI ADULTS(UMT, Lahore, 2025) SADIA RAUFAlthough Islam has generally been regarded as the core of Pakistani ethos, and over 96% of population in Pakistan is Muslim, in recent years a fast-growing number of Pakistani young adults have deconverted from Islam into atheism. This research aims to investigate, identify and assess the factors which contributed to the development of their way of thinking and their loss of faith in religion. The subject has long been considered a taboo in Pakistani society, and very little research has been carried out in this regard, so this study aims to help fill that gap. The data to carry out this research is collected through in-depth interviews of some young Pakistani deconverts in addition to some published autobiographies and online accounts of Pakistani ex Muslim atheists. To have a comprehensive understanding of the experiences of these deconverts, the thematic analysis of their accounts is carried out. Many sub-themes emerged under the main themes and these main or base themes are: the reasons for deconversion, (mostly the human rights issues and the unanswered questions), the process of deconversion, identity crisis, mental health and well-being and the moral values of these deconverts. While no attempt whatsoever was made to make any judgements on the participants or modify the beliefs of the interviewees this study does recommend, in its concluding portion, some steps that need to be taken at the collective level to stem the tide, keep our youth within the folds of Islam and help them find more spiritual and intellectual fulfilment in their religion.Item A Critical Analysis of Legal and Applied Injunctions of a Contemporary Islamic State A Perspective of Yusuf al Qarada(UMT, Lahore, 2025) Muhammad Idrees AhmadThis thesis examines the perspective of the renowned Muslim scholar Yusuf al-Qaradawi (1926-2022) on the rights and status of women and religious minorities in a contemporary Islamic state. The study explores how he addresses Western perspectives on women and minorities and how he navigates the effects of modernity in contemporary Muslim societies. Special attention is given to identifying any changes in his opinions, as some critics suggest. Using a qualitative research approach, content analysis, and theme development methods, this research analyzes primary sources such as Qaradawi‘s books, articles, fatwa collections, autobiography, and works by other scholars on related topics. It also considers secondary sources like articles and doctoral theses. The findings reveal Qaradawi's moderate approach to traditional jurisprudence, closely adhering to the main sources of Shariah while addressing modern requirements. He consistently aligns his opinions with the clear directives of the Quran and Sunnah. Qaradawi advocates the necessity of Ijtihad to meet modern challenges while remaining true to Quranic and Sunnah principles. He supports women‘s participation in the workforce and political domain, provided they maintain Shariah‟s social values and norms.