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Syed Abul Hasan Al...
Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi
An Eminent Scholar, Thinker, and Reformer by: Syed Muhammad Rabey Hasani Nadwi , Mohammed Moidul HaqueThis biography is a vivid account of Syed Abdul Hasan Ali Nadwis (1913-99) multifaceted personality and his influence among Muslims across the globe. It thus portraits his vision, mission, organizational ability, determination to face challenges, devotion in introducing the essence of Islam to the new generation Muslims.
₹585.00
ISBN: 9788124607466
Year Of Publication: 2014
Edition: 1st
Pages : xx, 251p.
Language : English
Binding : Hardcover
Publisher: D.K. Printworld Pvt. Ltd.
Size: 23
Weight: 550
Syed Abdul Hasan Ali Nadwi (1913-99), an eminent Islamic scholar, thinker, educationist, and reformer of the twentieth century, stood tall across the entire Islamic and Arab world with his sheer faith in Islam, works, reforms, courage, and love for mankind. A gifted speaker and a prolific writer, he wrote more than 50 books and hundreds of papers on history, literature, and theology in both Arabic and Urdu. Syed Nadwi’s literary efficiency was par excellence, having envious profundity in Arabic and Urdu. His Ma Dha Khasarul ‘Alam ba Inhetatul Muslimeen is considered as one of the best books of the twentieth-century Arabic literature.
This biography by his close associate and nephew is a vivid account of Syed Nadwi’s multifaceted personality and his influence among Muslims across the globe, Arab and non-Arabs alike. He was well known for his wisdom, intelligence, foresight, and rapport with numerous intellectuals, religious and political heads in the Muslim world and elsewhere. As an exemplary personalty, he stood firm against the 1975-76 birth-control policy of the Indian government and played a pivotal role in getting the Muslim Personal Law passed in 1985.
This volume portraits Syed Nadwis vision, mission, organizational ability, determination to face challenges, devotion in introducing the essence of Islam to the new generation Muslims. It should entice all new generation students of Islamic history and literature across nations to reform themselves and be a catalyst in Islamic ethics, manners, and vision of a modern Islamic world.
Publishers Note
Translators Note
Preface
Introduction by Dr. Abdullah Abbas Nadwi
1. Biography: A Brief Overview
2. Education, Upbringing, and Formation of Personality
Key Factors in the Formation of Personality
Outstanding Qualities and Moral Character
Internal Rectification and Devotion to Allah
3. Public Life and Services
Dawah
Social Reform
Advice to the Leaders of India and Muslim Countries
Reform of the System of Education and Mentoring
4. Movements and Institutions
Academy of Islamic Research and Publications
World Forum of Islamic Literature
Payam-e-Insaniyat
Deeni Talimi Council
All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat and AIMPLB
Nadwatul Ulama
5. Travels to Foreign Countries
To Arab Countries
To Europe and North America
To Neighboring Countries
6. Publications
Sheikh Nadwis Publications
Publications by Others on Sheikh Nadwi
Glossary of Arabic Terms
Index
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