Abstract
Research refers to a formal, scientific, systematic, exhaustive, intensive and methodical investigation into a subject in order to discover, develop, establish and verify facts and knowledge while Methodology is the system of methods or organizing principles followed in a particular discipline or area of study. In brief Research Methodology means the study of research Methods. A sound and thorough study of the Research Methodology is essential and pre-requisite for Research Scholars in a particular field of study for their success and effective performance. The same applies to Islamic Studies too. Various books have been authored on the subject by Muslim Scholars in Arabic and other languages. This article presents an introductory and analytical study of Urdu books on Islamic Research Methodology in the light of fifteen selected books. In addition to the overview and review, web links of books available on the internet in PDF are also mentioned. Majority of these old and new books are not well-known, exposed and easily accessible to everyone.
Keyword(s)
Research, Scholars, Pre-requiste, Muslims, formal, scientific, systematic