استشراقی فکر کے رد میں علمائے سعودی عرب کی خدمات: تحقیقی جائزہ

A Research Study on the Contribution of Saudi Arabian Scholars in the Refutation of Orientalist's Thoughts

Abstract

The refutation of Orientalist thoughts has been a subject of critical importance within scholarly discourse, particularly in the context of defending the integrity of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and addressing the false acusations and allegations put forth by Orientalists. Notable work and efforts in this regard have been done by scholars from different Muslim countries, including Egypt, Syria, Sudan, Algeria, India, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia. Saudi Arabian scholars have made significant contributions at the individual level to this endeavor. Through numerous means, such as authoring and publishing books, producing research articles, delivering lectures, engaging in debates, and establishing specialized institutions, Saudi Arabian scholars have actively participated in the critique and rebuttal of Orientalist narratives. Central to the investigation is an in-depth analysis of the scholarly initiatives undertaken by Saudi Arabian academics in the defense of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) against Orientalist perspectives. The paper meticulously examines the diverse mechanisms employed by Saudi scholars to interrogate and refute Orientalist contentions, providing a nuanced understanding of their intellectual interventions. Furthermore, this research paper furnishes an exhaustive catalog of books authored by Saudi scholars and research articles penned by them, offering a comprehensive overview of their scholarly output. By meticulously documenting these scholarly contributions, this paper aims to enrich the academic discourse surrounding the critique of Orientalist thought and the defense of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) within the Saudi Arabian intellectual landscape.