Journal of Quranic and Social Studies

An Investigation on the Impact of School Leadership on Teachers’ Motivation: A Case of Secondary Schools in Mastung, Balochistan

2025-09-28T16:21:07+00:00

The paper has outlined a study on impacts of school leadership with regard to teacher inclinations in secondary schools in Mastung, Balochistan are the provinces that are facing socio-cultural crises and lack of resources. The study picks up the topic of exploring the role of these two kinds of leadership transformational and transactional leadership in influencing quality teacher engagement job satisfaction and teacher retention through an environment where infrastructure, teacher salaries and cultural tendencies have been found to play a catalyst role of deterrent the educator output. It was qualitative research and included collection of the information through the use of open ended questionnaires and these questionnaires were distributed on 8 principals, and 32 teachers in the public secondary schools in Mastung. The richness of the data gave rise to thematic analysis where it was established that there are eight themes that are referred to as participative leadership, recognition over punishment, professional development, responsive communication, procedural justice, workload management, delegation and blended leadership. These findings suggest that culturally based inclusive leadership as such can conceivably contribute rather significant to the effort of hiking up teacher motivation even under resources constraint circumstances. The research study is applicable to the current state of the literature of the educational leadership research as it provides a local perspective of how educational leadership practice can be expanded to improve teacher engagement and the quality of education and under-resource rich rural settings.

Intimacy of STEM Education among the Secondary School Teachers and Administrators of Public Sector Schools of District Quetta, Balochistan : An ambition in shaping the STEM Image in District Quetta

2025-11-10T09:31:16+00:00

Over the past decade, there has been an intensified emphasis on STEM education to correspond with the goals of 21st-century education. This study was conducted to gauge the intimacy and existing status of STEM education among the public sector secondary school teachers and institutions of district Quetta. It also highlights the teaching strategies employed by these teachers and their cohesiveness with the strategies of STEM education for the feasible implementation of STEM, and it also helps in the development of intimacy among these teachers. In order to achieve the objectives, quantitative methodology was used. In Quetta there has 134 public secondary schools (81 for girls and 53 for boys) with a total teaching deployed staff of 737 (405 male and 332 female). By using stratified random sampling, 70 girls’ schools and 48 boys’ schools were selected. By considering Krejcie and Morgan Table, a sample of 248 was determined and uniformly distributed between male and female teachers. Data were collected through a self-developed questionnaire, and analyzed by using descriptive statistics (mean, standard deviation, frequencies and percentages). The results revealed that the intimacy of STEM education was generally low, and the existing status of STEM education was also not satisfactory. Furthermore, the teaching strategies employed by the teachers are not in line with the principles of STEM education. The study determines that the training programmes related to STEM should be incorporated in the teachers’ trainings. Moreover, adequate laboratory facilities and availability of digital tools should be ensured for the successful transition from traditional methods of teaching to the market-advocated approaches.

Prevalence of Deviant Behavior among University Students of Quetta: A Quantitative Study

2025-11-10T09:25:14+00:00

Deviant behavior in higher education has become a serious concern, as universities are expected not only to provide academic knowledge but also to develop students’ character, discipline, and sense of civic responsibility. Universities in Pakistan, especially in Balochistan, function amid difficult socioeconomic and emotional environments. Inadequate psychosocial support, increased exposure to digital platforms, quickly changing cultural values, and academic stress are all common problems for students. This study explores how these conditions relate to the prevalence and forms of deviant behavior among university students in Quetta. Using a quantitative descriptive approach, data was collected from a sample of students selected through proportional stratified sampling. Key aspects of deviance such as academic misconduct, aggression, absenteeism, disrespect, and ethical disengagement. The findings indicate a moderate but concerning level of deviance, particularly in academic dishonesty, absenteeism, disrespectful language, and involvement in bullying or physical confrontations. Students largely attributed deviant behavior to academic pressure, personal frustration, and inadequate moral guidance, while many emphasized the importance of strengthening counseling and guidance services. Overall, the findings suggest that student deviance in Balochistan’s universities is influenced by institutional culture, peer interaction, and psychological strain. The study underlines the pressing need for moral leadership, effective counseling services, and a supportive campus environment to help students maintain ethical and emotionally balanced academic lives, ultimately reducing deviant behavior.

حضرت عیسیٰ ؑ کے معجزات کے بارے میں سرسید احمد خان کے تصورات کا ناقدانہ جائزہ

2025-09-13T19:09:52+00:00

Miracles in Islam hold a pivotal role in affirming and strengthening the prophethood of various messengers. They are regarded as divine signs and thus form an essential component of Islamic faith. This article specifically explores the most prominent miracles granted to Prophet ‘Isa (A.S.) by Almighty Allah. Among these, the Qur’an explicitly declares the miraculous birth of Prophet ‘Isa (A.S.)—born without a father—as one of the greatest signs of Allah’s power, highlighting the divine will over natural laws. In contrast, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan—a renowned 19th-century scholar, reformist, and founder of the Aligarh Movement—offers a radically different interpretation. Drawing upon certain Biblical references and historical reasoning, he suggests that a man named Yusuf (Joseph) was the biological father of Prophet ‘Isa (A.S.). This viewpoint starkly contrasts with the consensus of mainstream Islamic scholars across centuries, who have unanimously upheld the Qur’anic account of the virgin birth as a core tenet of belief. Sir Syed’s interpretations of the miracles of Prophet ‘Isa (A.S.) reflect his broader modernist approach to religion, rational inquiry, and reconciliation with Western scientific thought. In this article, his views are critically examined and contextualized within the wider Islamic scholarly tradition. Readers will find it particularly engaging and thought-provoking, as it presents a comparative perspective—juxtaposing the traditional, orthodox understanding with the reformist reinterpretations of one of the most influential Muslim intellectuals of colonial India.

مولانا محمد جوناگڑھیؒ کے ترجمہ قرآن کا ایک تحقیقی وتنقیدی جائزہ

2025-12-01T16:58:56+00:00

This article presents a comprehensive analytical and critical study of Tarjumān al-Qur’ān by Maulana Muhammad Junagadhi, one of the most widely read and influential Urdu translations of the Qur’an. The paper begins with a historical overview of Qur’anic translation efforts in the Indian subcontinent, tracing their development from Shah Waliullah’s pioneering Persian translation to the emergence of major Urdu translations by Shah Rafiuddin, Shah Abdul Qadir, Sir Syed Ahmad Khan, Abul Kalam Azad, Abul A‘la Maududi, and others. It then introduces Maulana Junagadhi’s life, educational background, scholarly contributions, and prolific literary legacy, situating him within the intellectual and reformist milieu of early twentieth-century India. The core of the study is devoted to an in-depth examination of Junagadhi’s translation methodology and style, highlighting key features such as his use of simple and fluent Urdu, avoidance of heavy Persian and Arabic constructions, preference for conceptual over literal rendering, and judicious use of parenthetical clarifications to make meanings explicit. Several examples are provided to illustrate his choices in handling complex syntactic structures, verb forms, and theological terms. A critical evaluation follows, identifying certain shortcomings and inconsistencies in Junagadhi’s work. These include occasional neglect of grammatical subtleties, misinterpretation of morphological forms, unnecessary departure from literal meanings in well-known terms, and issues of tense consistency and syntactic precision. The paper also undertakes a comparative analysis of selected verses, placing Junagadhi’s translation alongside other major Urdu versions to assess its strengths, limitations, and relative reliability. Overall, the study concludes that while Tarjumān al-Qur’ān remains an important milestone in Urdu Qur’anic translation for its accessibility, elegance, and impact, it also exemplifies the challenges inherent in rendering the Qur’an into another language. This research aims to contribute to the broader discourse on Qur’anic translation studies, particularly regarding fidelity to the original text, linguistic clarity, and theological nuance in the South Asian context.