As salaamu alai kumm wa rahmatullahi wa barakath,
One of life’s little pleasures is reading a good old book or better still a hardcover on a rainy wintry evening…the smell of its ink is a big part of that experience, which is why I feel eBooks will never be able to match that feel, let alone replacing the actual book.
eBook’s, my dear readers, are but a compromise.
And if the book happens to be on one of the greatest Islamic personalities of the last century, the joy only multiplies.
This morning I experienced the above when by the grace of Allah subhanahu wa ta’ala, I finally laid my hands on a biographical on Hazrath Shaikh Maulana Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (may Allah have mercy on him) – by far one of the greatest scholars of the Muslim ummah of the past century from India.
The book is titled ‘Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi: Life and Works’ by Abdul Kadar Choughley, all this while I thought the only biography on the great Shaikh was written by Shaikh Akram Nadwi (damath baraka tuhum) but I was wrong. This book precedes the one written by Shaikh Akram Nadwi.
UPDATE: This book was published in December 2011 while Shaikh Akram Nadwi’s book was released in March 2013.
Title: Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi: Life and Works
Author: Abdul Kadar Choughley
Publisher: D. K. Printworld
Published: December 2011
ISBN: 978-0957402904
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 313 pages
Price: $6 or Rs. 350/- (currently)
Sellers: Flipkart, Infibeam, Amazon, D. K. Printworld and many more.
Link: Flipkart (for buyers in India only)
Link: Infibeam (for buyers in India only)
Link: Amazon US (for International buyers, note that Amazon US also ships to South Africa)
Link: AbeBooks (for International buyers)
Link: D. K. Printworld (for buyers inside and outside India)
UPDATE: For more buying options, click here.
The book is of a very good print quality, which is a pleasant surprise considering that Indian publishers hardly give importance to print quality and hence this is a welcome change.
The following is a description of the book given by the publisher:
The volume presents a comprehensive study of the life and works of Sayyid Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi (1913-1999). Sayyid Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi is seen as an important scholar in the modern Islamic resurgence who has made significant contributions to contemporary Islamic thought. He was one of the few Indian ‘ulama to have taken seriously the dynamic role of Islam in a multi-religious society.
The book discusses the early life, family and education of the scholar and his major writings that are concerned with the themes of the primacy of the Qur’an and the sunnah as harbingers of world civilisation, ishlah (reform) and tajdid (revival) as anchors of Islamic resurgence, the methodological approach of da’wah, Islam and the West, and Islamic order in an Indian setting.
With quotations and references from published translations of his Urdu and Arabic works including his autobiography, it details the importance of his coherent approach to the diversity of issues in the twentieth century and the importance of his autobiography Karwan in this context.
It deals with his participative role in the Indian mainstream activities, examining the social and spiritual crises facing Muslims. With an overview of contemporary Islamic movements, it takes up his relationship with and contribution to the Tabligh Jama’ at, a global movement founded by Mawlana Ilyas noted for its reformist trends. The book will undoubtedly be of interest to scholars and students of Islamic studies.
Unboxing:
(Index of the contents of the book has been provided after the photos)
The following are the contents of the book provided by the publisher:
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Life and Works of Sayyid Abul Hasan ‘Ali Nadwi Introduction Alimia’s Works: A Brief Survey Major Sources for this Study 1. Family Characteristics Sayyid Qutb-al-din Muhammad al-Hasani Sayyid Shah ‘Alam-ullah Sayyid Abu Sa’id Hasani Sayyid Ahmad Shahid Conclusion 2. Educational Influence: Formative Years Formative Influences Hakim Sayyid ‘Abdul Hayy Hasani: Exemplar of Scholarship — Maktubat: Portrait of Sayyidah Khair-un Nisa — Arabic Studies: Influence of Shaykh Khalil Yamani — Urdu Studies: Literary Influence — Tarbiyyah: Alimia’s Academic and Moral Orientation Admission to Lucknow University — Lahore: A Historic Visit — Maulana Husayn Ahmad Madani: Enduring Mentorship — ‘Allamah Taqi-al-din Hilali: Peerless Scholarship Conclusion 3. In Pursuit of Academic Excellence Fiqh in a Changing World Nadwah and the Arab World Academic Desiderata Arabic Teaching: A New Approach Qur’anic Studies Da’wah: Content and Context Academic Profile Literary Debut: An Appraisal Alimia as a Historian — Alimia as a Litt§erateur — Contribution as an Arabic Author — Mukhtarat Min Adab-al-’Arab — Al-Qira’at-ur-Rashidah — Qasas-al-Nabiyyin Salient Features of the Qasas-al-Nabiyyin Conclusion 4. Contemporary Islamic Movements: An Overview Academic Research: New Opportunities Maulana Mawdudi and Alimia: Conflictual Relationship New Horizons Islam and the World Salient Features of “Islam and the World” Publications of “Islam and the World” Da’wah Literature: Towards a New Horizon Idarah-Ta’limat-i-Islam Conclusion 5. Da’wah: Content and Context Tabligh Jama’at: Maulana Muhammad Ilyas (1885-1944) Alimia’s Personal Reminiscences Characteristics of Alimia’s Da’wah Programme Da’wah in Hijaz To the Hijazis: A Message Da’wah: New Perspectives Al Ikhwan-al-Muslimin: Islamic Reformist Movement Ikhwan: A Critique Ikhwan: Personal Reminiscences In the heart of Africa: Sudan Syria, Citadel of Islam: A Eulogy Travelogue Series: An Overview Conclusion 6. Da’wah: New Horizons Muslim Hegemony: An Assessment Religio-Political Activism Reform of Muslim Society In the Realms of Spirituality Towards New Horizons Director of Education: Nadwah — Visits to Islamic Institutions — Invitation from Damascus University — Shaykh Ahmad Harun al- Hajjar: Sufi Par Excellence — Two Radio Lectures Visit to Lebanon and Turkey Turkey: Land of Contrast World Muslim Congress Baghdad: Scholars’ Paradise Conclusion 7. Islamic Authenticity: Challenges and Opportunities Qadianism Academy of Islamic Research and Publications Aims and Objects Aligarh Muslim University Da’wah Travels: New Horizons Burma: Prediction of Doom Kuwait Demise: Dr ‘Abdul ‘Ali Hasani Educational System: Muslim Response Dini Ta’limi Council (Religious Education Council) Islamic University of Madinah Communion with Royalty: King Faisal bin ‘Abdul ‘Aziz Rabita-al-‘Alam al-Islami: Muslim World League Europe: A New Horizon The Andalusian Syndrome: Visit to Spain Communal Riots The Majlis Mushawarat Conclusion 8. Islamic Reformist Thought in Alimia’s Writings Literary Initiatives: An Overview The Four Pillars of Islam Hayat-i-‘Abdul Hayy Nuzhatul-Khawatir: Volume 8 India During Muslim Rule Western Civilisation, Islam and Muslims Towards an Independent Islamic Education Pathway to Medina A Personal Loss Strike: An Assessment Turbulence in the Arab World (1967-1971) Arab Nationalism: A Re-appraisal Assessment The Indian Scenario: Religio-Political Developments Payam-i-Insaniyat (Message for Humanity) Indo-Pakistan War: 1971 Alimia’s Assessment Travels Conclusion 9. East and West: Cultural Encounters Personal Loss: Family Members In the Political Arena Maghreb: Morocco Towards a New World Da’wah for the Western Audience Prophetic Mission Prophetic Methodology Sojourn in Pakistan Tuhfah Series Signposts of Moral Decadence in Saudi Arabia An Open Letter — Sirah Conference — King Faisal Award (1980) Centenial Celebration of Dar ul-‘ulum, Deoband In the Valley of Kashmir Seminar: Orientalism and Islam Seminar in Algeria Sri Lanka Da’wah in Hyderabad Conclusion 10. Trends in Transnational Institutions Hadith Studies Rabita Adab al-‘Alam al-Islami (World Islamic League of Islamic Literature) Azamgarh (India): 1995 Istanbul (Turkey): 1996 Theme: Contributions of Sayyid Abul Hasan — ‘Ali Nadwi: Honorary Session Lahore (Pakistan): 1997 Theme: Travelogues to Makkah and Madina — (Haramayn Sharafayn) Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies (OCIS) The Islamic Foundation: Leicester Kingdom of Jordan Congress Rule: An Assessment Malaysia: A New Experience Two Conflicting Portraits Conclusion 11. Revival of Islamic Authenticity Introduction Muslim Personal Law Babri Mosque: A Tragedy The Gulf Crisis Tragic Loss Tayyib-al-Nisa Dr Muhammad Asif Kidwai Da’wah Journeys Turkey, Defenders of Islam and Re-appraisal Satanic Verses Seminar: Abul Kalam Azad The Russian Revolution: A Re-appraisal Conclusion 12. Da’wah Paradigms: Translocal Trends Letter to King Fahd bin Political Developments in India: Muslim Response Da’wah in England Fundamentalism: An Assessment The Long Journey Divine Intervention Conclusion 13. Honours Beyond Borders: Alimia’s Contributions Aligarh Muslim University Rabita Adab Egypt: Reforms Corporate Islamic Identity: The Road Ahead Police Raid in Nadwah Literary Seminars Honour: Keys to the Ka’bah Sectarianism: An Overview International Conference: Qadianism Onslaught Against Islam Conclusion 14. Towards Journey’s End Dini Ta’limi Council: Challenges and Opportunities Vande Mataram: An Assessment Muslims in the Plural Society Honorary Awards Dubai Award Sultan of Brunei Prize: 1999 Posthumous Awards Health Concerns Tablighi Ijtimah: 1999 Embodiment of Patriotism Last Days 15. Key Themes in Alimia’s Writings Qur’anic Horizons Islamic Concept of Life Hadith: A Censor of Morals Islam and the Revival of Humanity Renaissance of Faith Divine Blessings Indo-Islamic Culture Muslim Corporate Identity Islam and the West Challenges of Da’wah Da’wah: Muslim Responsibility Supplication: Evidence of Prophet-hood Conclusion Glossary Bibliography Index |
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Wa alai kum as salaam wa rahmatullahi wa barakath.
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July 19, 2013 at 6:53 pm
Assalaamu ‘Alaykum
Hope you are well dearest brother Salman,
I would just like to know if the book in your hands has the same contents as the thesis authored by the same Abdul Kader Choughley here: https://ujdigispace.uj.ac.za/handle/10210/1247
Request du’as
Was-salaam
July 19, 2013 at 8:04 pm
Wa alai kum as salaam Shaikh!
Hope you are well and good too. That PDF copy you sent me is about 45% of the book.
I did a search of the books contents on the PDF – couldn’t find many things..
Duas.
Ws.
July 20, 2013 at 3:45 am
People from the United State’s can’t buy? Flipkart seemed specific to India.
July 20, 2013 at 11:54 am
I found another website, check this out:
http://www.infibeam.com/Books/sayyid-abul-hasan-ali-nadwi-life-works-choughley-k/9788124606117.html#variantId=P-M-B-9788124606117
But the price is a little higher but they ship to outside India as far as I know.
July 20, 2013 at 6:44 pm
Jzk Kharin I’ll check it out.
July 22, 2013 at 10:57 am
Try this too:
http://www.dkprintworld.com
July 23, 2013 at 12:05 am
Better, go to abebooks.com
July 20, 2013 at 6:11 pm
As salam walekum, Salman bhai,
Good to know about it, bro, no updates for a long time left me wondering about you?> i hope you are in good health. Keep the Good work, where do you live in India?
Mail me, thru my mail ID or Twitter handle.
July 22, 2013 at 10:56 am
WS brother.
JazakAllah khair for the kind words, have been busy with other things so couldn’t update. Alhamdulillah I’m fine and I hope you are too.
InshaAllah will email.
July 22, 2013 at 7:19 pm
slmz.
1) Is it originally in English?
2) Have you read Sh Akram’s book on Mawlana Abu’l Hasan Nadwi…if so, what’re you’re thoughts on it? Is it worth the price?! (saw it summat like £18/£20 in a bookshop)
July 23, 2013 at 12:04 am
WS brother.
1. As far as I know, yes, it is originally in English.
2. No I haven’t yet read Ml Akram Nadwi’s bio on him but inshaAllah I hope to read it soon.
This book by AKC is definitely much more than the price its retailing for.
July 23, 2013 at 12:04 am
Also, I have updated the contents of the post, please go through it again.
August 13, 2013 at 6:16 am
Absolute gem of a book. Just got it in the mail yesterday and can’t put it down.
August 13, 2013 at 10:45 pm
Great to know that brother, waiting for your review as well.
August 13, 2013 at 10:50 pm
I got the book today, started to read it love it too.