Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
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description: Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts ISSN (Print): 2788-5917 ISSN (Online): 2788-5925 The Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts (BJIT) is an interdisciplinary bilingual (English and Bangla) journal published by Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT). BJIT publishes two issues per year (January – June and July – December) and receives articles all the year-round. All submitted manuscripts are subject to initial appraisal by the Executive Editor, and, if found suitable for further consideration, to peer review by independent, anonymous expert referees. All peer review is double-blind and submission is online via BJIT Online Submission System.
publisher: Bangladesh Institute of Islamic Thought (BIIT)
language: en
publication name: Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
issn: 2788-5917
items: http://bjitbd.net/oj/index.php/bjit/article/view/351
items: A Critical Examination of the Moral Crisis in Western Political Science from Antiquity to Post-Behavioralism
items: Religious Festivals of Muslims in Bangladesh: an Overview
items: The Decline and Fall of the Modern Civilization: Is the Collapse Inevitable?
items: Capital Structure and Gender Diversity: Drivers of Economic Resilience in European Firms
items: Civilization and Adab as Foundations of Society in Ibn Khaldun’s Al-Muqaddimah
items: বিশ্বাসের দার্শনিকতা ও ইসমাইল রাজির আত তাওহিদ
items: আত্মসমর্পনের দ্বন্দ্ব: জেফরি ল্যাং এর মানসিক সফরের ধারাবিবরণ
items: এক্সপেরিমেন্টাল সাইন্স, কুরআনী জ্ঞানতত্ত্ব ও মুঈনুদ্দীন আহমদ খানের গবেষণা
items: Harmonizing Knowledge for Innovation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Technology and Business Integration"
items: ইজতিহাদ ইসলামী আইনশাস্ত্রের একটি মৌলিক স্তম্ভঃ একটি ফিকহি বিশ্লেষণ (Ijtihad is one of the Fundamental Pillars of Islamic Jurisprudence: A Jurisprudential Analysis)
items: Research Methodology with a Special Reference to Hadith Compendia
items: Islamic Stewardship and Global Climate Action: Examining the Role of OPEC+ Post-Paris Agreement
items: Budget Deficit and Economic Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An ARDL Approach
items: Economic Freedom on Economic Growth: A Cross Sectional Analysis
items: যুগে যুগে সংকলিত হাদীস গ্রন্থসমূহ: একটি ধারাক্রম পর্যালোচনা
items: Impact of The Islamic Banks’ Performances on Economic Growth of Bangladesh_ Panel Data Analysis
items: নারীর মর্যাদা প্রতিষ্ঠায় ইসলাম ও পাশ্চাত্য সভ্যতা: একটি তুলনামূলক বিশ্লেষণ
items: Role of Employee Engagement on HRM Practices and Performance Relationship Assessment through PLS-SEM Path Model
items: Revisiting Bank Stability: Data Analysis from Four Regions of the Globe
items: Outcome-based Learning and Graduate Employability:The Case of Bangladesh
items: Religion and Politics with Special Reference to Islam
items: Bangladeshi Young Children’s Smartphone Use: Status and Parents’ Awareness
items: The Economic Contributions of the USA to Bangladesh: AnEvaluation of Bilateral Relations Over 50 Years
items: Drivers of socially responsible investment in Malaysia: An extended theory of planned behaviour perspective
items: Behavioral Modeling of Retail Investment Decisions in Malaysia: Toward an Ethically Integrated Knowledge Framework
items: সূরা আর-রাহমান-এ মহাকর্ষ, ওজোন স্তর এবং বৈজ্ঞানিক তথ্য (Gravitation, Ozone Layer and Scientific Information in Surah Ar-Rahman
items: http://bjitbd.net/oj/index.php/bjit/article/view/284
items: Islam: A Solidarity Factor in West African History
items: Questioning Questions - Should Questions be Used as a Learning Tool?

http://bjitbd.net/oj/index.php/bjit/article/view/351
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title: বাংলাদেশে কল্যাণমূলক অর্থনীতির উন্নয়নে ক্যাশ ওয়াফের ভূমিকা : নির্বাচিত মুসলিম দেশের অভিজ্ঞতা (Exploring the Prospective Role of Cash Waqf in the Promoting of Welfare Economics in Bangladesh: Lessons from Selected Muslim Countries)
description: Cash Waqf, a contemporary adaptation of the traditional Islamic endowment system, has emerged as a powerful instrument for fostering economic development and social welfare in Muslim societies. This study examines the potential of Cash Waqf to enhance welfare economics in Bangladesh by drawing insights from successful models in Turkiye, Malaysia, and Indonesia. Using a qualitative research approach, the study analyzes how effective implementation of Cash Waqf—through strong institutional frameworks, supportive legal systems, and transparent governance—can contribute to equitable wealth distribution, poverty alleviation, reduced government expenditure, and overall economic resilience. The findings highlight the need for innovative strategies and institutional reforms to adapt Cash Waqf practices effectively within the Bangladeshi context, ultimately recommending a sustainable model that integrates Islamic financial principles with contemporary development goals.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Waqf
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subject: Cash Waqf
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subject: Muslim Country,
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subject: Welfare Economics
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subject: Bangladesh
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creator: Muhammad Qamrul Islam
creator: Muhammad Tazammol Hoque
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 15
ending page: 44
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v21i1.351

A Critical Examination of the Moral Crisis in Western Political Science from Antiquity to Post-Behavioralism
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description: This article examines the moral and epistemological crisis of modern Western political science by tracing its historical development from classical Greek thought to post-behavioralist critique. Drawing on a historical–intellectual methodology complemented by critical comparative political theory, the study reconstructs the classical conception of politics as an ethical enterprise oriented toward justice (dikaiosynē), virtue, and human flourishing (eudaimonia). It then identifies successive epistemic ruptures, including Machiavellian realism, Enlightenment materialism, Social Darwinism, Marxist determinism, and twentieth-century behavioralism, that progressively detached political inquiry from moral philosophy. The findings demonstrate that the positivist commitment to value-neutrality did not eliminate normativity but instead institutionalized a concealed moral deficit, privileging stability, efficiency, and power over justice and the common good. By engaging post-behavioral critiques and comparative, non-Eurocentric epistemologies, the article argues that the crisis of Western political science is fundamentally ontological rather than merely methodological. It concludes that revitalizing the discipline requires reintegrating ethical reasoning, metaphysical commitments, and comparative moral traditions into political analysis and pedagogy.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Value neutrality
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subject: Behavioralism
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subject: Classical political thought
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subject: Political ethics
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creator: Mohammad Abdul Aziz
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 1
ending page: 14
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v21i1.349

Religious Festivals of Muslims in Bangladesh: an Overview
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description: Bangladesh is the fifth largest Muslim population in the world. It’s a moderate country where Muslims live peacefully. Most Muslims in Bangladesh identify with the Sunni Sect. Islam plays a significant role in the personal and political lives of the vast majority of the Bangladeshi population. It’s an amazing combination of beautiful cultures and religions. Here everyone enjoys cultural events together. So people of different communities live here in peace and harmony. They are always on good terms. They never interfere in the activities of the people of other communities. People of different communities have their own ways of living. They have different celebration peacefully without being hindered by any other religious communities. There are many holidays and festivals celebrated annually in Bangladeshi Muslims. Islamic festivals are observed in befitting manners and with due solemnity. As Bangladeshi, we all need to know about Muslim Religious events and festivals in Bangladesh. So In this Article trying to be presented Religious Festivals of Muslims in Bangladesh for the purpose of Muslim Festivals foster religious harmony and unity among the peope of Bangladesh
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Festival
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subject: Religious
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subject: Muslim
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subject: Bangladesh
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subject: Celebration
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creator: Gulshan Akter
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 71
ending page: 104
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v21i1.343

The Decline and Fall of the Modern Civilization: Is the Collapse Inevitable?
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description: NA
subject: Book Reviews
  topic: section
creator: Farhad Ahmad
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 115
ending page: 118
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i2.339

Capital Structure and Gender Diversity: Drivers of Economic Resilience in European Firms
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description: This study examines the influence of capital structure and gender diversity on a firm's financial performance across over 1,000 financial institutions in 41 European countries from 2000 to 2022. Using fixed effects regression models in a panel data framework, this study assesses the critical metrics of capital structure, including capital ratios, firm size, leverage, and debt-to-equity ratio, against the backdrop of significant economic events such as the Eurozone debt crisis and the COVID-19 pandemic. The findings of this study revealed that capital ratios and firm size have a significant and positive impact on financial performance, while leverage has a significant negative influence. Furthermore, the gender diversity of the board does not significantly influence the financial performance in this dataset. The results contribute to the ongoing debate on corporate governance and financial stability by providing empirical evidence to inform policymakers and executives' decisions. Further investigations should examine sector-specific elements and governance methodologies to enhance our comprehension of the dynamics of financial performance across various economic contexts.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Financial performance
  topic: keywords
subject: Capital structure
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subject: Capital ratio
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subject: Firm’s size
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subject: Financial risk.
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creator: Mansura Islam Orthy
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 1
ending page: 12
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.338

Civilization and Adab as Foundations of Society in Ibn Khaldun’s Al-Muqaddimah
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description: NA
subject: Book Reviews
  topic: section
creator: Abdul Kader Zilani
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 92
ending page: 96
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.337

বিশ্বাসের দার্শনিকতা ও ইসমাইল রাজির আত তাওহিদ
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description: NA
subject: Book Reviews
  topic: section
creator: Musa Al Hafiz
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 117
ending page: 122
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i1.334

আত্মসমর্পনের দ্বন্দ্ব: জেফরি ল্যাং এর মানসিক সফরের ধারাবিবরণ
type: item
description: NA
subject: Book Reviews
  topic: section
creator: Musa Al Hafiz
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 85
ending page: 91
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.333

এক্সপেরিমেন্টাল সাইন্স, কুরআনী জ্ঞানতত্ত্ব ও মুঈনুদ্দীন আহমদ খানের গবেষণা
type: item
description: NA
subject: Book Reviews
  topic: section
creator: Musa Al Hafiz
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 105
ending page: 110
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v21i1.332

Harmonizing Knowledge for Innovation: A Multidisciplinary Approach to Technology and Business Integration"
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description: Bangladesh is the 7th most vulnerable country regarding climate risk index in the world, though it’s minimal contribution to the problem. This study aims to examine a multidisciplinary approach to technology and business integration regarding green banking initiatives taken by the central bank of Bangladesh. This study finds only 30 banks out of 61 had exposure to green finance where NCC Bank PLC were seen in the top position accounting for 51.91% followed by Rupali bank PLC 45.21%, Pubali Bank PLC 44.88% and Mercantile Bank PLC stood last at 5.03%. On the other hand, 31 banks had exposure to sustainable finance where BRAC Bank was seen in the top position at 93.81% next to Pubali bank PLC at 93.19%, City Bank PLC at 92.05% and The Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation Ltd. stood last at 21.57%. The study also finds the total target achieved by commercial banks was 9.09% in green finance and 27.24% in sustainable finance and it is a milestone to achieve SDGs-2030. This entire study is conducted on the basis of secondary data collected from Bangladesh bank sustainable finance department, related published articles, annual reports, national and international daily papers etc. This paper reflects an assessment of the efforts made by commercial banks addressing people, planet and profit using modern technology.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Status
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subject: green banking
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subject: technology.
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subject: environment
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subject: innovation
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subject: green financing
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creator: Md. Ashraful Alam Alam
creator: Muhammad Rafiqul Islam
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-12-10
publication date: 2025-12-10
starting page: 45
ending page: 70
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v21i1.330

ইজতিহাদ ইসলামী আইনশাস্ত্রের একটি মৌলিক স্তম্ভঃ একটি ফিকহি বিশ্লেষণ (Ijtihad is one of the Fundamental Pillars of Islamic Jurisprudence: A Jurisprudential Analysis)
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description: Ijtihad is one of the fundamental pillars of Islamic jurisprudence, representing the process of independent reasoning exercised by Islamic jurists. It plays a vital role in the development of Islamic legal thought and in addressing complex contemporary issues. While the Qur’an, Hadith, Ijma (consensus), and Qiyas (analogical reasoning) are the primary sources of Islamic law, the continued relevance of Shari’ah in changing contexts necessitates the ongoing practice of Ijtihad. This study analyzes the historical significance of Ijtihad, the concept of the "closure of the gates of Ijtihad," and the need for its revival in modern times. It further explores how a dynamic practice of Ijtihad can harmonize Islamic values with advancements in science, technology, and global culture, thereby ensuring the effectiveness of Islamic law in meeting the needs of future generations.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Ijtihad
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subject: Religious Revival
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subject: Fiqhi Analysis
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subject: Islamic Jurisprudence
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subject: Islamic Law
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subject: Closure of the Gates of Ijtihad
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subject: Islam and Contemporary Challenges
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creator: Md Abdul Jalil
creator: Md. Tuhin Mia
creator: Md. Mahmudul Hasan Razib
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 13
ending page: 34
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.328

Research Methodology with a Special Reference to Hadith Compendia
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description: Research signifies thorough investigation of the subject concerned with a view to developing new ideas or formulating new interpretation of the existing idea/s. In the field of Islamic Studies, Hadith sources, such as the six or nine canonical compilations, other categories of Hadith collections, and Hadith commentaries, among others, are surveyed to prove or disprove one thing or another. In most cases, only the reports from the purportedly authentic Hadith compendia are borrowed and quoted without subjecting them to critical analysis. In such borrowings of Hadith reports what is relied upon is the highly revered names of scholars of Hadith, such as al-Bukhari, Muslim, al-Tirmidhi, Abu Da’ud, Anas ibn Malik, Ahmad ibn Hanbal etc. These Hadith scholars are known for having authenticated Hadith reports before they recorded them in their respective Hadith collections. All the Hadith books seem to have been based on chain of narrators, hardly giving any consideration to the nature the narrated reports. Hadith reports still need serious process of authentication from the angle of Hadith-texts. For that matter, Hadith reports, irrespective of their sources, must be checked against several criteria, the Qur’an, highly authentic practices of the Prophet (s.a.w.), human reasoning, most reliable historical accounts, and moderation. The methodology applied in the paper is critical analysis. The conclusion reached in the paper is that despite the well-known authenticity of Hadith sources the borrowed reports therefrom entail further authentication from the angle of the texts of reports.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Hadith Compendia
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subject: Authentication of Hadith Texts
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subject: Highly Authentic Prophetic Traditions
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creator: Israr Ahmed Khan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 15
ending page: 27
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.321

Islamic Stewardship and Global Climate Action: Examining the Role of OPEC+ Post-Paris Agreement
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description: This article explores the intersection of Islamic law and global climate strategies, focusing on the influence of OPEC+ member nations on Bangladesh in the post-Paris Agreement era. It demonstrates how the Islamic legal frameworks of OPEC+ countries, such as Saudi Arabia and Iran, can be aligned with global climate accords to create policies that are both culturally relevant and ethically sound. The research highlights the diverse interpretations of environmental stewardship within Islamic legal traditions and how this diversity can contribute to shaping international climate governance. For Bangladesh, a predominantly Muslim country facing significant environmental challenges, there are valuable lessons to be learned from the practices of OPEC+ members in integrating Islamic principles with climate initiatives. The article offers actionable recommendations for Bangladesh, including the incorporation of Masaalih Mursalah (public interest), the alignment of legal structures with the principle of Tawhid (the oneness of God), and the establishment of a National Islamic Environmental Council. By adopting these approaches, Bangladesh can enhance the effectiveness and cultural relevance of its climate efforts, contributing to a more just and sustainable global climate policy framework.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islamic environmental ethics
  topic: keywords
subject: Paris Agreement
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subject: OPEC+
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subject: Renewable energy
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subject: Sustainable development
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creator: Ehteshamul Hoq
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 1
ending page: 14
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.300

Budget Deficit and Economic Growth Nexus in Bangladesh: An ARDL Approach
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description: This investigation delineates the complex interplay between fiscal deficits and economic growth in Bangladesh from 1980 to 2022, utilizing an Autoregressive Distributed Lag (ARDL) model. It meticulously assesses how foreign direct investment, fiscal disparities, and economic openness influence GDP per capita. The analysis reveals that fiscal deficits may stimulate economic activity in the short term under certain conditions; however, over an extended period, they are likely to increase borrowing costs and reduce private sector investment. This bifurcated impact underscores the intricate role of fiscal policies within economic dynamics. The study proposes a strategy to capitalize on the short-term benefits of fiscal deficits while maintaining long-term budgetary integrity. The primary limitations involve reliance on historical data and the ARDL model's inability to encompass all economic interactions, suggesting that subsequent research could adopt more advanced methodologies or contemporary data sets. This study contributes to our understanding of the conditional effects of fiscal policies in developing nations, such as Bangladesh. It offers policy recommendations to optimize economic outcomes derived from budgetary deficits.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Gross Domestic Product
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subject: Foreign Direct Investment
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subject: Budget Deficit
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subject: Trade Openness
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subject: Bangladesh
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creator: Md. Sahadat Hosain
creator: Sayeed Bin Kamal Chowdhury
creator: Mohammad Sohaib
creator: Zobayer Ahmed
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 71
ending page: 86
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i2.309

Economic Freedom on Economic Growth: A Cross Sectional Analysis
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description: The study, for the first time, empirically investigates the impact of economic freedom on economic growth during 2015 by adopting a modified version of the overall Index of Economic Freedom (IEF) computed by the Heritage Foundation. In this study, GDP per capita and the instruments of economic freedom are used as variables. The analysis first focused upon the indicators of economic freedom and then estimated them, because the impact of economic freedom on economic growth depends upon the measures used. The empirical result shows that business freedom, financial freedom, government integration, tax burden, and trade freedom positively influence economic growth. However, government spending, investment freedom and monetary freedom have shown a negative impact on the dependent variable. On the other hand, property rights, monetary freedom, and labor freedom do not contribute to economic growth.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Economic Freedom
  topic: keywords
subject: Economic Growth
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subject: Government Integration,
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subject: GDP
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subject: Tax burden
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subject: Trade Freedom
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creator: Ridwanul Hoq
creator: Zobayer Ahmed
creator: Muhammad Salah Uddin
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 59
ending page: 74
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.312

যুগে যুগে সংকলিত হাদীস গ্রন্থসমূহ: একটি ধারাক্রম পর্যালোচনা
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description: Sayings, actions and silent consent of Prophet Muhmmad (sm.) is called Hadith. So, the source of Hadith is Prophet Himself. The compilation and preservation of Hadith begun/started/initiated from the age of Prophet Muhammad (sm.). This compilation of Hadith completed gradually during long times. It seems that the compilation of Hadith completed by the compilation of all the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (sm.) in form of book from 2nd part of Hijri theird century to the end of 5th centuries. A group of sahabi, tabiyee, tabe-tabyee and prominent earlier hadith specilist who were dedicated in aquiring knowledge of Hadith and desciminating it to others, they specially contributed in the compilation of hadith. Along with memorisation of hadith, all these personalities recorded hadith in writeen form. Therefore, from the initial stage of compilation of hadith to its end, a lot of muniscripts or books of hadith had been compiled. These books are mainly preserver and bearer of all the hadith of Prophet Muhammad (sm.). Islamic scholars and hadith specialist believe that there is no any new hadith out of these books. But, lot of hadith compiled in in the books of tarikh (history), sirat (biography of Prophet sm.) and tafseer (explanation of Holy Qur’an). After final stage of the compilation of hadith to todays, the specialist of hadith who compiled hadith with different views like compilation of hadith in terms of recognizing sahih or dhaeef hadith or subject based hadith compilation etc. they mainly depended on the books of hadith which compiled during 5th centuries in collecting of hadith. So, if any reader or researcher of hadith want to know the main source of any hadith, he must look at these basic books of hadith. So, the books of hadith had compiled during 5th centuries are very important and unvaluble asset to the Muslim ummah. Because, these are the main books in preserving hadith and knowledge of hadith. Because of this, it is needed for every reader and researcher of …
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
creator: Md. Mizanur Rahman
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 75
ending page: 91
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.287

Impact of The Islamic Banks’ Performances on Economic Growth of Bangladesh_ Panel Data Analysis
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description: The research investigates the impact of Islamic banks' performance on Bangladesh's economic growth by analyzing panel data from selected banks between 2010 and 2019. A quantitative approach was used, focusing on financial ratio analysis (FRA) due to the secondary nature of the data. The study employed various methods such as Covariance Analysis, Unit Root tests, ARDL tests, and Granger Causality Analysis to evaluate the data from five Islamic banks selected as samples. The findings show a positive and significant impact on economic growth during this period, with a notable increase in profitability within the banking sector over the last decade. The research indicates that financial performance indicators play a crucial role in influencing economic growth. Therefore, policymakers should pay attention to the factors that affect financial performance and prioritize strategies that support rapid economic growth through effective risk management. This study offers valuable insights into the financial performance of Islamic banks, highlighting the significance of profitability in their roles within the broader economic system.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islamic Banks
  topic: keywords
subject: Bangladesh
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subject: Economic Growth
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subject: Panel Data
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subject: Financial Ratio Analysis
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creator: Md. Shariful Haque
creator: Farzana Rahman
creator: Mohosena Akter Farha
creator: Mamunur Rashid
creator: Mohammad Emdad Hossain
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 35
ending page: 48
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.296

নারীর মর্যাদা প্রতিষ্ঠায় ইসলাম ও পাশ্চাত্য সভ্যতা: একটি তুলনামূলক বিশ্লেষণ
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description: Studies This is an article with the topic “Comparative analysis of the dignity of woman in Islamic and western civilization” Muslim women’s role and dignity is highlighted in this topic through Quranic guidance and Ahadees of Hazrat Muhammad (S.A.W), and through the status of woman in the pre-Islam era is also highlighted. Besides this, it reflects different rights and duties of woman. In this article comparative analysis of both the Islamic and Western civilizations is highlighted. At the end after deducting result from the discussions conclusion is presented. Before Islam the woman was treated as wretched element of the society and thrown in the darkness of ignorance. She was hopeless and cannot hope for her evolution. The Islam raised awareness and protested against this cruel attitude and taught that the whole life revolves around both man & woman. The Holy Prophet (P.B.U.H) provide guidance and teachings regarding the most ignored gender (the woman) as no champion of woman’s rights can promote this cause and with such zeal and zest. The woman is respectable either she is in western or Islamic civilization. The women should be respected everywhere. If we analyse the western civilization, we will come to know the reason of accepting Islam by woman is that the Islam suggests separate domains for man and woman. For this particular reason western ladies are accepting Islam and the logic behind this is that the Islam is the religion of nature, it is complete code of life and it is the only religion which addresses the nature of woman and it protects her rights and respect. Islam gave her a status which she cannot imagine.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: নারী
  topic: keywords
subject: নারীর মর্যাদা
  topic: keywords
subject: ইসলাম
  topic: keywords
subject: সভ্যতা
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subject: সিডিও
  topic: keywords
creator: Md. Helal Uddin
creator: Md. Yeakub Hossen
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 65
ending page: 82
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.310

Role of Employee Engagement on HRM Practices and Performance Relationship Assessment through PLS-SEM Path Model
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description: The research investigates the impact of Islamic banks' performance on Bangladesh's economic growth by analyzing panel data from selected banks between 2010 and 2019. A quantitative approach was used, focusing on financial ratio analysis (FRA) due to the secondary nature of the data. The study employed various methods such as Covariance Analysis, Unit Root tests, ARDL tests, and Granger Causality Analysis to evaluate the data from five Islamic banks selected as samples. The findings show a positive and significant impact on economic growth during this period, with a notable increase in profitability within the banking sector over the last decade. The research indicates that financial performance indicators play a crucial role in influencing economic growth. Therefore, policymakers should pay attention to the factors that affect financial performance and prioritize strategies that support rapid economic growth through effective risk management. This study offers valuable insights into the financial performance of Islamic banks, highlighting the significance of profitability in their roles within the broader economic system.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: employee engagement
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subject: employee relations
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subject: job security
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subject: promotion opportunity,
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subject: performance
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subject: mediating
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subject: human resource management practices
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creator: Shaheen Ahmed
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-22
publication date: 2025-09-22
starting page: 49
ending page: 60
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i1.307

Revisiting Bank Stability: Data Analysis from Four Regions of the Globe
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description: This study aims to critically examine the existing literature on sustainable investments while also measuring the socially responsible investment (SRI) intentions of investors in Malaysia. In an era where sustainability is increasingly at the forefront of investment strategies, understanding the motivations and beliefs of investors is crucial. The study will employ survey data to gather comprehensive information from over 300 Malaysian investors across various demographic categories. This approach will allow for an in-depth analysis of their thought processes and beliefs regarding the short-term and long-term performance of socially responsible investments. Furthermore, this research will investigate the future investment intentions of these individuals, offering insights into their willingness to allocate more resources toward SRIs. By identifying the factors that influence SRI decision-making, the findings of this study will not only contribute to the academic discourse surrounding sustainable finance but will also provide meaningful insights for stakeholders, including financial institutions and policymakers. Ultimately, this research aims to enhance understanding of the SRI landscape in Malaysia, assisting stakeholders in making better-informed financial and investment decisions that align with social responsibility and sustainability goals.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Financial inclusion
  topic: keywords
subject: country governance index
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subject: heritage index
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subject: profitability
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subject: stability
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subject: Africa
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subject: America
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subject: Asia
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subject: Europe
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creator: Ahanaf Shahriar
creator: Saima Mehzabin
creator: Md. Nahin Hossain
creator: Khadija Khanom
creator: Novera Nahar Bhuiyan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 37
ending page: 70
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i2.306

Outcome-based Learning and Graduate Employability:The Case of Bangladesh
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description: There is a growing body of literature exists on outcome-based learning and students’ employability. It is evident that the higher education policy fails to meet the requirement of rapidly changing society and employers’ expectation worldwide, resulting in a great gap between university education and employment. This study examines the outcome-based learning and graduate employability for identifying the existent body of literature and proposes future research agenda. This study aims to explore the relationship among students’ international mindsets, learning outcomes, students’ performance and student employability among Bangladesh Open University postgraduate (CEMBA/CEMPA/MBA/PMBA programs) students. The findings of this study illustrate that in the conceptual motivation for the argument of creating employability among the university students through student engagement and learning outcomes. Student engagement can also impact on the employability. However, according to the proposed conceptual model, learning outcomes of students can contribute to the core objective of university education, which is employability with mediating impact.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Employability
  topic: keywords
subject: outcome-based education
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subject: Bangladesh Open University
  topic: keywords
creator: Mohammad Zahir Raihan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-24
publication date: 2025-08-24
starting page: 28
ending page: 48
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i2.305

Religion and Politics with Special Reference to Islam
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description: Politics in general refers to the procedure by which a society chooses its decision-making leaders. The leadership performs functions to achieve the collective welfare of the people of the society and plays an important role in solving the problems that arise. There is a debate about the role of religion in this process of society. Will religion be limited to the relationship between man and his creator or will religion also play a role in the political process of society and state? The middle Ages especially saw the exercise of extreme power by the Church. There was a conflict between the church and the rulers for a long time. The boundaries between church and state's authority were established at some point. The Church was recognized as the most authoritative institution in religious matters. Church's role in state or social activities was denied. By this means power is essentially divided between the Church and the King. By blaming religion as a whole, an ideology was created in favor of keeping religion out of political activities. Ideally, Secularism does not allow religion in any involvement of state affairs.Islam is a religion. But it is a complete way of life. Therefore, it is natural that Islam will have a role and involvement in the one of important aspect of human life i.e. political activities. In this article, an effort has been made to discuss the subject from the perspectives of Quran, hadith and Islamic history. Reviewing the Qur'an, Hadith, and historical evidence it reveals that Islam has made a strong statement regarding politics, a crucial aspect of human life. The relationship between Islam and politics is inseparable. Politics is not a separate issue in Islam. Politics is a fundamental aspect of the Islamic way of life.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Religion; Politics; Islam; way of life
  topic: keywords
creator: Md. Enayet Ullah Patwary
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 45
ending page: 60
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i1.304

Bangladeshi Young Children’s Smartphone Use: Status and Parents’ Awareness
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description: Nowadays the tendency for smartphone use among children is noticeable and day by day this tendency is increasing at an alarming rate. The aim of this study was to explore the status of Bangladeshi young children’s smartphone use and parents’ awareness of young children’s smartphone uses in terms of the American Academy of Paediatrics (AAP) guidelines. The study employed a mixed-methods research approach and adopted purposive sampling. The data were collected through an online mixed questionnaire from 83 parents who owned smartphones and whose children were between 0 and 5 years old. The findings show that 44% of children spent more than 1 hour on the smartphone screen which is higher than the screen time recommended by the AAP guidelines. It was found that 65% parents gave their children smartphones to entertain them, while 62.3% for learning purposes, 42.9% for keeping their children calm, 37.7% for feeding their children, and 23.4% for keeping their children busy during their work. It is noteworthy that 78% parents found different kinds of developmental problems in their children, while the rest 22% found no negative effects on their children. The study reveals a significant gap in parental awareness and knowledge regarding the AAP guidelines on children’s screen use. The results show that 75.6% of parents did not know about the guidelines for children’s screen use recommended by the AAP. Although they did not know the recommended guidelines, 81.1% of the parents had taken various steps to control their children’s excessive smartphone usage and the steps were effective in reducing children’s excessive smartphone use. As most of the parents were found unaware of the AAP guidelines for screen use, there is a need for increasing proper awareness among parents to mitigate the negative effects of children’s smartphone use.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
creator: Muhammad Tofazzel Hossain
creator: Meem Umme Sabana
creator: Ali Azgor Talukder
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 5
ending page: 28
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i1.303

The Economic Contributions of the USA to Bangladesh: AnEvaluation of Bilateral Relations Over 50 Years
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description: This study evaluates the bilateral relations between the USA and Bangladesh over the past 50 years, focusing on the USA’s economic, humanitarian, and geopolitical contributions. The study utilizes secondary data and descriptive analysis, supported by quantitative research, to offer a comprehensive overview of this bilateral relationship. The USA has significantly influenced Bangladesh’s economic development through foreign aid, FDI, and trade. It has also provided critical support during natural disasters and crises, including $6 billion in assistance since Bangladesh’s independence. The importance of strong bilateral relations, particularly with global powers like the USA, cannot be overstated for sustaining Bangladesh’s economic growth. This research fills a gap in the literature by thoroughly examining the USA’s role in Bangladesh’s economic development. The study is descriptive; future research could benefit from quantitative modelling.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Bangladesh
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subject: USA
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subject: bilateral relations
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subject: FDI
  topic: keywords
subject: economic contribution
  topic: keywords
subject: humanitarian aid
  topic: keywords
subject: geopolitical support
  topic: keywords
creator: Mohammad Ahsan Habib
creator: Zobayer Ahmed
creator: Sezanur Rahman Khan Opee
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 61
ending page: 82
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i1.295

Drivers of socially responsible investment in Malaysia: An extended theory of planned behaviour perspective
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description: This research examines the drivers that navigate investors towards investing in socially responsible investments (SRI) in Malaysia, focusing on their objectives and processes of making decisions. In investing, investors more than often face challenges in combining the potential for financial gains and the ethical aspects associated with SRI, which can mainly relate to the perceived risk of lack of performance and awareness of available SRI solutions. Considering Malaysia’s current economic and regulatory environment which is characterised by an increasing interest in environmental sustainability and Islamic finance principles, this study is motivated to examine whether Malaysian investors are driven towards SRI and the factors that influence this investment behaviour. A survey-based approach was utilized to collect data from approximately 202 investors in Malaysia, assuring a varied representation of various demographics. Using Google forms, the data was collected from various investor portals, for instance, the Facebook Investor Club, allowing for a thorough examination of SRI intentions and the factors that affect it. To analyze the data and measure the relationships between the constructs in the model, the IBM SPSS Statistics software and the Smart partial least squares-structural equation modelling was deployed. The findings show that moral norms, environmental concerns, and financial knowledge meaningfully clarify investors intention towards SRI, while attitude, subjective norms, perceived behavioural control, and perceived performance failed to explain this intention. These findings have important implications for policymakers, financial institutions, and other stakeholders working to promote sustainable investment practices in Malaysia.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Socially Responsible Investment
  topic: keywords
subject: Environmental
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subject: Social, and Governance (ESG)
  topic: keywords
subject: Investment Intention
  topic: keywords
creator: Parsa Tohidi
creator: Ataul Mostafa
creator: Marcia Edna Santhana Rajan
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 5
ending page: 36
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i2.292

Behavioral Modeling of Retail Investment Decisions in Malaysia: Toward an Ethically Integrated Knowledge Framework
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description: This study aimed to model the investment decision-making behavior of retail investors in Malaysia, addressing the increasingly important role these investors play in the financial market. To gather relevant data, a comprehensive questionnaire was administered, resulting in a sample size of 255 respondents, ensuring a robust representation of retail investor perspectives. The analysis utilized descriptive analysis to outline the characteristics of the respondents, followed by correlation analysis to explore the relationships among various influencing factors, and multiple regression analysis to determine the extent of their impact on investment decision-making. The findings revealed that several key factors significantly influence the investment behaviors of retail investors. Specifically, capital gains, cash dividends, and recommendations from trusted advocates were found to have a strong positive influence on the decision-making process. This underscores the importance of financial returns and social validation in the investment choices made by these individuals. Conversely, the study also indicated that the firm image does not have a considerable impact on the behavior of retail investors, suggesting that investors may prioritize immediate financial incentives and personal recommendations over corporate reputation.This research contributes valuable insights into the preferences and motivations of retail investors in Malaysia, providing essential information for financial advisors, policymakers, and firms aiming to engage effectively with this segment of the market. Understanding these behavioral factors can enhance practices within the investment community and foster a more supportive environment for retail investors.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Investment Decision-Making
  topic: keywords
subject: Retail Investors
  topic: keywords
subject: Capital Gain
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subject: Cash Dividend
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creator: Monika Selvaraja
creator: Lim Yi Xian
creator: Sharmila Thinagar
rights: Copyright (c) 2025 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-09-29
publication date: 2025-09-29
starting page: 87
ending page: 114
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v20i2.291

সূরা আর-রাহমান-এ মহাকর্ষ, ওজোন স্তর এবং বৈজ্ঞানিক তথ্য (Gravitation, Ozone Layer and Scientific Information in Surah Ar-Rahman
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description: The word ‘nazm’which is mentioned in surah Ar Rahman at verse 06 is mass controversial, that, is it stars or grassiness ? And various interpreters have interpreted the word ‘mizan’ in various ways which is mentioned at verse 55:07 as scales, gold scales, scales of righteousness, scales of standard, justice and balance etc. And if it is discussed about general measurement at verse 55:09, then this would be clear irrelevant discussion of living world after that verses. I have presented my long days deep thinking, logic and strengthful document with proof to solve the complexity of verses. Revealed here in this study that the verses 05-12 in surah Rahman discussing gravitation and ozone layer, the most two significant subjects of physics but not about scales related to measurement .
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
creator: Syed Abrar Tasnim
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2025-08-20
publication date: 2025-08-20
starting page: 83
ending page: 116
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v19i1.285

http://bjitbd.net/oj/index.php/bjit/article/view/284
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title: Sardar, Ziauddin, Jordi Serra, Scott Jordan. Muslim Societies in Postnormal Times: Foresights for Trends, Emerging Issues and Scenarios. Forward by IIIT London Office. International Institute of Islamic Thought (IIIT), in Cooperation with Centre for Postn
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
creator: Md. Khaled Hosen
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2024-06-13
publication date: 2024-06-13
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v18i2.284

Islam: A Solidarity Factor in West African History
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description: The purpose of this paper is to refute the prevailing notion that Islam serves as a disunity factor in West African history. The concept of Islamic solidarity could be traced to the decision of the Prophet to send the first group of his Companions to the Negus, the King of Abyssinia and the receptive disposition of the Negus during the Islamic theological stage. Later, in the city of Medina Islam began to promote a triple ideological outlook with practical socio-economic and political solutions to the world. The paper has adopted a theoretical arm-chair research approach. The concept of Islam as a solidarity factor in West African history has been examined at two main levels: solidarity against Western secular ideology as a force of decolonization and as a force of de-neo-colonization. It focuses on the sufi experience in the Senegambia Region, critically looking into three main forms of resistance: The Umar al-Futio and Maba Jakhou’s militant, the Bamba’s Muridi confrontational servitude and the Tijaniyyah pacific intellectual approach. It concludes that even though a militant approach was used in promoting the Islamic beliefs, the mechanism later settled on three sufi basic principles of education, daarah, mosque, Jakkah, and farming, tool.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Islam
  topic: keywords
subject: Solidarity
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subject: West Africa
  topic: keywords
creator: Omar Jah
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2024-06-13
publication date: 2024-06-13
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v18i2.283

Questioning Questions - Should Questions be Used as a Learning Tool?
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description: Given scientific knowledge of the effect of questions on the brain and the theory of constructivism, methodological questions arise: for example, why, when and how should questions be asked? To help find answers, the literature review additionally included a study of holy scriptures to create a basic data model of how questions can aid learning. The model proposes using questions as a knowledge access and linking tool rather than just a formative and summative assessment tool. Using the model a lesson plan was developed to help n = 394 tertiary level teachers to question their personal classroom questioning methodologies. Thematic analysis of participants’ responses indicated a willingness to carry the learning into their classrooms. The implications of the pilot study should be tested further, especially in STEAM courses. Teachers who are already interactive in class would immediately find this study useful.
subject: Original Articles
  topic: section
subject: Learning tool
  topic: keywords
subject: launching a class
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subject: questioning
  topic: keywords
subject: constructivism
  topic: keywords
subject: STEAM education
  topic: keywords
subject: logical thinking
  topic: keywords
creator: Yusuf Mahbubul Islam
creator: Mustain Umam
rights: Copyright (c) 2024 Bangladesh Journal of Integrated Thoughts
date: 2024-06-13
publication date: 2024-06-13
doi: 10.52805/bjit.v18i2.276