Maulana Abul Hasan ali Nadwi Literary works

 His First article in Arabic about "The Movement of Syed Ahmad Shaheed حركة الإمام أحمد بن عرفان الشهيد" was published in the magazine "Almanar المنار" of Allama Syed Rasheed Radha Misri (Cairo-Egypt) in 1931. It was later brought out in a booklet form by the Allama Misri, the writer's age was then 16 years.

* His first book in Urdu entitled "Seerat Syed Ahmad Shaheed سيرت سيد احمد شهيد" (Syed Ahmad Shaheed life and mission) was published in 1938, and was warmly received by the religious circles of the United India. The writer was greatly encouraged and appreciated by the venerable personages and reformers of the time.

* Was invited by Aligarh Muslim University in 1938 to perpare a course on Islamic Studies (اسلاميات) for B.A. His course was liked and approved by the University.

* Delivered a lecture in Jamia Millia Delhi at it's invitation in 1942 which was later published as "Religion and civilization".

* Compiled "Mukhtarat Min Adab-il-Arab"مختارات من أدب العرب (a selection from Arabic literature) in 1940, and completed the volumes of "Qasa-sun Nabiyyeen" قصص النبيين(stories of the Prophets) and Al-Qiraat-ur-Rashida" القراءة الراشدة (An Arabic Text book for children also) from 1942 to 1944. The former two books are included in the course of a number of educational institutions and Arabic Language Centres of the Arab world.

* Compiled from 1944 to 1947 his famous Arabic work "Maza Khaseral A`alamu Binhititil Muslimeen "ماذا خسر العالم بانحطاط المسلمين(The effect of the rise and fall of Muslims on the world, published in English with title " Islam And The World") The Arabic Manuscript of the book was with him when he went on his first Haj pilgrimage in 1947, which was praised and admired by Arab scholars in Haramain Sharifain. And the Urdu translation of the book was already ublished in India.

* Was invited as visiting Professor by Faculty of Shariah, Damascus كلية الشريعةin 1956. The lectures delivered on this occassion were later published in the first volume of "Rijalul fikre Waddawate Fil Islam = Tareekh-e-Dawat-wa-Azimat" ( published in English with the Title : Saviours of Islamic Spirit).

* Wrote" Al Qadiani Wal qadyineia = Qadiyanyat-Tahleel-wa-Tajzia" (published in English with the Title : Qadiyanism: A Cricitcal study) in 1958 at the order of his Spritual guide Shaikh Abdul Qadir Raipuri, *and " As Sirau Bainal Fikratil Islamiyyate Wal Fikratil Gharabiyya " الصراع بين الفكرة الإسلامية والفكرة الغربية في البلاد الإسلامية= مسلم ممالك مين اسلاميت ومغربيت كي كشمكش(published in English with the Title : Western Civilization Islam and Muslims) in 1965, *"Arkan-e-Arba`a الأركان الأربعة في الإسلام " (published in English with the Title : The four pillars of Islam) in 1967, *"Dastoor-e-Hayat "دستور حيات (published in English with the Title : A guide book for Muslims) in 1980, * '"Islam ur Awwaleen Musalmanon-ki-do-Mutzad Tasweeren اسلام اور مسلمانون كي دو متضاد تصويرين" (published in English with the Title : Islam and the Earliest Muslims) in 1984, *and "Al Murtadhaa "المرتضى(The life of Caliph Ali) in 1988. * From 1994 to 1999 penned seven volumes of his autobiography 'Karwan-e-Zindagi كاروان زندكي".

* Delivered lectures as visiting Professor in Islamic University, Madina in 1963(1383 Hajri) which were later published as "An Nubawwatu Wal Anbia Fi Dhauil Qura`ne Was Sunnaa النبوة والأنبياء في ضوء القرآن والسنة".( published in English with the Title : Islamic concept of Prophet hood)

* Was invited as visiting professor by 'Umme Darman University Sudan' in 1966 and by 'As-Syed Mohammad Bin Ali-Sannusi University -Libya in 1967 but could not under take the journey.

* Went to Riyadh (S.Arabia) in 1968 at the invitation of Education Minister of Saudi Arabia forpreparation of the course for the facility of Shariah. On this ccasion delivered many lectures on Education and training at Riyadh University (King Saud University) and Teachers training college. Which were highly appreciated in the literary circles, and later formed part of his famous book " Nahwat Tarbeiatil Islamiyyatil Hurrah Fil Biladil Islamiyyah نحو التربية الإسلامية الحرة في البلاد الإسلامية" (Towards a complete Islamic educational system)

* A number of his important books were written from 1964 to 1977 when he was incapable of reading and writing himself; because of cataract and Glaucoma, and others read out books and news papers to him.

* The literary language of Maulana is Arabic and Urdu. His important works are originally in Arabic which have been translated in Urdu, whereas some books such as "Tareekh-e-Dawat-wa-Azeemat' (Saviouras of Islamic spirit) from second to fifth volumes and "Karwan-e-Zindagi" (Autobiography) are originally in urdu which have been rendered into Arabic. thus his important works are both in Arabic and Urdu.

* The number of his Urdu books and pamphlets is 290, and his Arabic books are 183, and his books published in English are about 60.

* His important books have been translated into french, Persian, Bengali, Turkish, Malaysian, Gujrati, Tamil, Malayalam and in other regional and international languages.

Abul hasan ali nadwi life as Scholar and Preacher

Maulana abu hasan ali nadwi Was appointed on the teaching staff of Darul-uloom Nadwatul-Ulama inJuly,1934. Worke primarily as a teacher of Tafseer (Commentary of the Holy Quran) Hadeeth (Traditions of the holyPorphet) and Arabic literature. Some times taught History and logic too.

Went to Bombay in 1935 to invite the Dalit leader Dr. Ambedkar to embrace Islam.

* Undertook a journey in 1939 in order to acquaint himself with the religious and Islamic Missionary centres, and was introduced to Shaikh Abdul Qadir Raipuri and eminent religious reformer Maulana Mohammad Ilyas Kandhalwi. This contact continued with the former's spritiual training and enlightenment and started missionary and reformation work inaccordance with the latter's methods. Undertook many journies in this connection and this continued -with as light difference of opinion in the method of working- till his mortal sickness in Zilhijja 1419 Hijri corresponding to March, 1999

Founded Anjuman Taleemat-e-Islam ( انجمن تعليمات اسلام) in 1943 for imparting education of the Holy Quran and Hadeeth. This programme became very popular.The working class and the educated, specially attended these lessons in large numbers.

Was elected a member of the Managing Committee of Nadwa in 1948 and was appointed as Assistant (Deputy) Seceretary Education of Nadwa in 1951 on the proposal of Allama Syed Sulaiman Nadwi, and was unanimously elected the secretary following the death of Allama in 1954.

Nadwatul-ulama, and the Rector of Darul-Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in 1961 following the demise of his elder brother Dr. Abdul Ali Hasani.

Became the Genral Seceretary of v Founded the movement of Payam-e-Insaniyat ( The Massage of The Humanity)in 1951.

Established the Academy of Islamic Research and Publications ( مجلس تحقيقات ونشريات اسلام / المجمع الإسلامي العلمي) in 1959.

Participated in the establishment of Deeni Taleemi Council (The council for Religious Education) in 1960, and Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat in 1964, and of Muslim Personal Law Board in 1972.

Maulana Abul Hasan ali Nadwi education in Detail

EDUCTION:
* His mother started his education with the Holy Quran, which was followed bregular Arabic and Urdu Education.

  * His father Hakeem Syed Abdul Hai died in 1341 Hijri(1923 A.D.) when his age was a little more than 9 years. The responsibility of his upbringing and education fell on his mother and his elder brother Maulana Hakim Dr. Syed Abdul AliWho was himself studying at that time in a Medical college after completing his education at Darululoom Nadwatul-ulama and Darululoom Deoband

  * Started learning Arabic From Allama Khaleel Arab Ansari Yamani,and in fact completed his education of Arabic language and literature under his guidance and supervision. In 1930 When Allama Taqiuddin Hilali (from Morraco) came to Nadwa Maulana was particularly benefited by him.

  * Participated with his elder brother Dr.syed abdul Ali in the Nadwatul-ulama session held at Kanpur in 1926. The participants were greatly delighted by his Arabic Speaking power at such a young age. Some Arab- guests took him as their guide and interpreter. Dr. Zakir Husain [The president of India afterwards] and Maulana Abdullah Surti specially took him to their room and as a test asked him some questions.

  * Took admission in Lucknow University in 1927. He was then the youngest student of theUniversity. He secured the Degree of Fazil-e-Adab - with Gold Midal-from the University in 1929.

* Took lessonse of Islsmic Law [الفقه الإسلامي Al Fiqhul Islami] from Maulana Shibli Jerajpuri in 1928.

* During his Arabic education Maulana Nadwi also studied classical Urdu books which helped him in the exposition and explanation of Islamic Faith and Thinking and in his mission (Dawat wa Tableegh) in a contemporary language.

* During 1928-30 he also paid special attention to the learning of English language. He utilized this in his literary works and call for ALLAH as well as during his travels to Europe and America afterwards. It also facilitated for him reading English references in the areas of histori and Islamic studies.

* Was admitted to Darul uloom Nadwatul-Ulama in 1929 and attended Dars-e-Hadees (Lessons of Hadeeth) of Allama Muhaddis (Scholar of Traditions) Haider Hasan Khan, and literally read under him the whole of Sahihain, (Baukhari &Muslim) sunan-e- Abi Daud, and Sunan-e- Tirmidhi. Remained under his guidance for about two years and was greatly benefited by him in learning the art of Tradition.

* Took lessons of selected Verses [سور القرآن الكريم] from Allama Khaleel Arab . And during his studentship at Nadwa 1929 Attended Dars -e-Baidhawi of Allama Haider Hasan Khan.

*In 1930, during his second journey to Lahore studied the initial portion of sura-e-Baqra (سورة البقرة) from Allama Ahmad Ali Lahori.

* to Lahore studied Hujjat-ullah-il-Baligha from him and in the same year on hisadvice became the disciple of Hazrat Khalifa Ghulam Mohammad Bhawalpuri.

* In 1931, during his third journey

* In 1932 (1351 Hijri) during his short-stay at Darul-uloom Deoband sought benefit (guidance) from Shaikh -ul-Islam Husain Ahamad Madani and att- -ended his lessons in Sahihul- Bukhari and Sunan -e-Tirmidhi, and took lessons in Islamic Law (Juris --prudence) from Maulana Eazaz Ali , andin Tajveed (Recitation of the Holy Quaran), According to the traditions of Hafs from Qari Asghar Ali, .

* In1932, too during his fourth journey to Lahore, studied the complete commentary (Tafseer) of the Holy Quran from Allama Lahori according to the course prescribed for "Fuzal-e-Madris-e-Arabia" (Graduates of Islamic schools).

Maulana Abul Hasan ali Nadwi Life

Of the believers are men who are true to that which they convenated with Allah. Some of them have paid their vow by death (in battle), and some of them still are waitling, and they have not altered in the least. ( Sura al-Ahzaah , Aaya 23)

Ulama are the lights for the right path, the torches for the good. Ulama do not fear blame as long as they serve Allah. Our late Sheikh Imam Abul-Hassan Ali Nadwi - may Allah mercy him - was one of those heavenly scholars, an honest caller for Islam who played a great role in educating the Muslim people and had a strong influence all over the Islamic World through his scholarship, thought, call and struggle (Jihad).

One who considers Imam Nadwi's life gets more and more faith in what the Prophet said," If Allah loves one of His people, He calls Gabriel and tells him " 1 love this person, all creatures should love him as well. So, dwellers of Heaven love him and then dwellers of Earth do the same."

The Imam was brought up committed to righteousness and piousness. As a child, he was loved by all for his origin and status of his father who had noticeable contributions to his community. After the father's death, the Imam's brother reared him up. As an adult, he was loved by everyone for his vast knowledge, open-mindedness, proper method of thinking, appropriate behavior, call for Allah through wisdom and good advice. In a decent way, he argued spoilt and astray people.

He was deeply sad for the pains and sufferings of the Muslim Nation. He was keen to say the words of truth everywhere, He lived a life full of research, work, call for Allah, counseling and struggle for the right.

Reviewing his biography will be an impetus to new generations to contribute to the fields of call and education, selecting the suitable approaches to disseminate Islam. In 1996, a full bibliography of his Arabilc and Urdu works and of his translated works in English, Hindi and other regional and international languages was edited - under supervision of H E R AA for research, publishing and distributing- on the occasion of the siminar about life and works of Imam AI-Nadwi held at Istanbol(Turkey) on the eve of the fourth general conference of the Universal League for Islamic Literature

In collaboration with Murtaza libraries, which set up a special portion for the Imam's works and biography at the general library of Nadwatul Ulama in 1998, H E R AA for research, publishing and distributing is pleased to present an overview of his life and work on the Internet for those who wish to know about him. It should be noted that this Internet Site is not an official site. It has been designed through individual efforts that were offered as a symbol of gratitude to display some aspects of his educational and Dawa contributions. May Allah bless all.

Early Life and Education of Maulana Abu hasan ali Nadwi sab

Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi also spelt Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadvi (Urdu: ابوالحسن علی حسنی ندوی) (affectionately 'Ali Miyan') (Raebareli, India, 5 December 1913 - 31 December 1999) was a historian, Islamic scholar, and author of well over fifty books in various languages.^[1][2]


Education


He was born on 5 December 1913 and received his early education at his home in Takia, Raibarelly, UP, India.His education was started by his mother with teaching of Holy Quran and then formal education of Arabic and Urdu was started. When he was nine years old, his father Hakim Syed Abdul Hai died(1923 AD)and the responsibility of his education then came to his mother and his elder bother Maulana Hakim Syed Abdul Ali Hasani, who was himself a medical student (after graduation from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama and Darul Uloom Deoband).Later he was enrolled in Darul Ulum Nadwatul Ulama where he learnt Arabic, Urdu, English, Theology and Islamic Studies. He got his formal Arabic education under the guidance of Allama Khalil Arab in 1424 A.D. and completed his Arabic studies under him. He attended the Dars of Hadith by Allama Muhaddith Haider Husain Khan and Sahiyen-Sanana-Abudaud and Sanan-Tirmzee word by word from him. In 1927 He took admission in Lucknow university and obtained the degree of Fazil. In this period of University Education between 1927–30, He learnt English language which helped him to study English books on various Islamic topics and gain useful information directly. He visited Lahore in 1932 to receive the teaching in the commentary (Tafseer) in selected surah from a well known Mufassir Sheikh Maulana Khalil Ahsan and studied the complete Tafseer of Al-Quran by Maulana Ahmad Ali Lahoree. In the same year he also stayed few months at Darul Uloom Deoband where he took lessons from Shiekhul Islam Mualana Husain Ahmed Madni in Sanan Trimzi and Sahih Bukhari. He also took advantage of his stay and learnt commentary and Quranic science and subjects. He also took lesson in Fiqah from Shiek Aizaz Ali and in Tajweed as per the reference of hafs from Qari Ashgahr Ali Sahib.