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Biography of Hadrat Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi REHMAHULLAH
Posted By:peer On 3/21/2021 11:20:07 AM

Biography of Hadrat Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi REHMAHULLAH

 
B I R T H : * 6th Muharram-ul-haram 1333 Hijri (1914A.D.) At Daira -e- Shah Alam ullah, Takia Kalan, Rae Barely, (U.P. India
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).
HIS LIFE AS A CHOLAR AND PREACHER:
* 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.
HIS 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.
HIS CONTRIBUTION IN JOURNALISM:
* Participated in the editing of "Al-Dhiaالضياء ", an Arabic paper of Nadwatul ulama in 1932, and of "An-Nadwa الندوة " an urdu organ in 1940, started bringing out an urdu paper "Tameerتعمير " in 1948 under the auspices of Anjuman Taleemat-e-Islam.
* In 1958-59 took the responsibility of writing the editorials of "Al-Muslimoon المسلمون " published from Cairo. The first editorial of these was published under the caption "Riddatun Wala Ababakarin Laha "ردة ولا أبابكر لها (published in English with the Title : The New Menace and it's Answer نيا طوفان اور اس كا مقابله). Some articles were also published in "Al-Fatah الفتح", a paper brought out by Muhibuddin Khateeb in Damascus.
* Was the patron of Urdu Paper "Nida-e-Millatنداي ملت " which started its publication from Lucknow in 1963.
* Was also the chief patron of Arabic periodical, 'Al Ba`asul-islami البعث الإسلامي " since its inception in 1955, andArabic paper "Ar-Raid الرائد " since its start in 1959 and Urdu forthnightly "Tameer-e-Hayat تعمير حيات" since its publication in 1963, and the English Organ "The Fragrance of The East". All the four are brought out from Nadwa , and Monthly "Marifمعارف" the organ of Darul Musannefean (Shibli Academy) Azamgarh, and "Majallatul Adab-il-Islami مجلة الأدب الإسلامي " the Arabic organ of Universal League of Islamic Literature Riyadh,and "Karwan-e-Adab كاروان ادب" The Urdu organ of Universal League of Islamic Lirterature Lucknow
JOURNIES:
* Undertook his first long journey to Lahore in 1929,where he met the Ulama (علماء) and the elite. Also called on Allama Iqbal whose poem 'Chand' (the Moon) he had earlier translated in Arabic.
* Went to Bombay in 1935 to invite the Dalit leader, Dr. Ambedkar to embrace Islam.
* Went on first Haj pilgrimage in 1947 and stayed for some months in Hejaz (MAKKA & MADEENA). This was his first foreign trip.
* Made his second journey to perform Haj in 1951-52.
* His first visit to Egypt was in 1951. His book ماذا خسر العالم بانحطاط المسلمين(Islam and the world) had already made a deep impression in literary circles there. That proved to be a good introduction for Maulana Nadwi.
* During this journey also went to Palestine and visited Bait-ul-Maqdis and Masjid-e-Aqsa . on his return journey also met King Abdullah, the king of Jordan. Visited Jordan again in 1973, then 1984, 1998.
* On this occasion[1951] also went to Sudan, and Syria. Its account was later published in Arabic titled "Mudhakkeratu Saih Fish Sharqil Ausat مذكرات سائح في الشرق الأوسط"( Urdu translation published in title "Sharqe Ausat Ki Dairy شرق أوسط كي دايري".
* visited Syria again - as a visiting Professor- in 1956, and stayed there three months, On this occasion also went to Lebanon, and Tripoli etc.
On this occasion in 1956 also undertook his first journey to Turkey (Its account was later published in Urdu titled "Do Haftay Turky Main دو هفتـ تركي مين Two weeks in Turkey".) Later undertook many other journeys to Turkey in 1964, then 1986,1989,1993,1996 the later four visits were on the invitation of Universal League of Islamic Literature.
* Travelled to Burma in 1960.
* Visited Bangladesh in 1982, the lectures delivered in Bangladesh published in title "Tuhfai Mashriq تحفه مشرق".
* Visited Sirilanka in 1982, and Malaysia in 1987.
* 1964, then 1978,1986, and last visit to Pakistan was 1n 1998. , The lectures delivered in Pakistan published in title "Ahadeethe Pakistan أحاديث باكستان" and "Tuhfay Pakistan تحفه باكستان".
* Made several visits to Pakistan
* Undertook first journey to Kuwait in 1962, then visited Kuwait 1968, 1983, and 1987.
Undertook first visit to U.A.E. in1974 at the invitation of H.H. Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasmi, then 1976,1983,1988,1993, and the last visit to U.A.E. was in 1998.
* Visited Qatar in 1990, then in 1995.
* Some lectures delivered in Gulf Countries published in title "Ahadeeth sareeha Ma`a Ikhwanenal Arabil Muslmeen أحاديث صريحة مع اخواننا العرب المسلمين".
Visited Jordan again ( after the first visit in1951) in 1973, then 1984, 1998.
* Visited Yaman in 1984. The lectures delivered in Jordan and Yaman in 1984 published in Arabic titled "Nafahatul Eeman Baina Sana`a Wa Amman نفحات الإيمان بين صنعاء وعمان".
* Led a delegation of Rabit-a-tul-Alam-il Islami (Muslim World League) to Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Lebanon, Syria and Jordon in 1973, (Its account was later published in Arabic titled "Min Nahre Kabul Ila Nahril Yarmook من نهر كابل إلى نهر اليرموك " and in Urdu titled "Daryai Kabuk Say Daryai Yarmook Tak درياي كابل سـ درياي يرموك تك "
* Visited Mughrib-e-Aqsa (Morocco) in 1976. Then again in 1996, Its account was later published in Urdu titled "Doo Haftay Maghribe Aqsa Marakash Main دو هفتـ مغرب اقصى مراكش مين " (Two weeks in Morocco.)
* Went to Al Jazair (Algeerea) in 1982, then again in 1986.
* Went on a tour of Europe in 1963. And visited Geneva, London, Paris, Cambridge, Oxford etc. and some major cities of Spain. During this tour met many Arab Scholars and delivered many lectures.
* Visited Europe again in 1964,then 1969, the lectures delivered in Europe published in title "Speaking Plainly To The West".
* After this had to under take several journeys to Europe particularly on the invitation of Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies in 1983.
* Went to America in 1977, then again in 1993, the lectures delivered in America published in title "From The Depth of The Heart In America"
* Visited Belgium in 1985.
* Visited Taskhent and Samarakand , and Bukhara in 1993.
AWARDS AND HONOURS:
During his second Haj (Pilgrimage) in1951-52 Shaikh Shaibi the key-bearer of Holy Kaba, Opened its door continously for two days and allowed Maulana Nadwi to take inside Holy Kaba whomsoever he Chose. So he invited in Shaikh Abdul Qadir Raipuri and many other persons.
Was elected correspondence member of Maj-ma-ul-lughat-il-Arabia مجمع اللغة العربية(Academy of Arabic language) Damascus in 1956.
Conducted the first session of the foundation and establishment of Rabitatul Aalamil Islsmi رابطة العالم الإسلامي (Muslim world league) held in Makka in 1962, in which His Majesty King SAUD BIN ABDUL AZEEZ and King IDREES SNNAUSI of Libya were also present the first meeting.
Was a member of the Advisory committee (Board) of Islamic University in Madina الجامعة الإسلامية بالمدينة المنورة since its foundation and establishment in 1963 and continued in this capacity till a change in its admmistration (was effected
Elected a Member of Advisary Committee or Darul Ulom Deoband in 1382 A.H. (1963 A.D.)
Had the honour of addressing the Pilgrims fromthe Musalla Shafa`i in Makka Haram Shareef two days prior to HUJ in 1963.
Was a member of Rabita-ul-Jamiat-il-Islamia رابطة الجامعات الإسلامية, (league of the Islamic universities) Rabat, Morocco since the beginning
*Was made a member of Majma-ul-lughatil Arabia مجمع اللغة العربية(Academy of Arabic Language) of Jordan in 1980.
*Was honoured by ' KingFaisal Prise in 1980 for his great services to Islam.Was honoured by ' KingFaisal Prise in 1980 for his great services to Islam.
*Was awarded an honorary doctorate (Ph.D.) in Literature by the Kashmir University in 1981.
*Trustees of the Oxford Centre for Islamic studies since its establishment in 1983, and continued on this post till his death.
*Was the founding Chairman of the Bord of
*Was the founding president of Rabita-tul-Adab-il-Islami-Al-Alamiya رابطة الأدب الإسلامي العالمية (Universal League of Islamic Literature) since its inception in 1984, and continued on this post till his death.
*Was elected President (Chairman) of All India Muslim Personal Law Board in 1985 and continued on this post till his death.
*A seminar was held in Turky on his missionary and literary works on the occasion of the fourth general conference of the Universal League of Islamic Literature رابطة الأدب الإسلامي العالمية held in Turkey in 1996.
*The present heir of the Shaibi family, (the key-bearers of the Holy Kaaba) honoured Maulana by placing the KEY at the door of KAABA and asking him to open it, on 8th Sha`ban 1417 Hijri (December, 1996) And Maulana offered prayers supplicated inside Bait-ul-lah Shareef on the request of PRINCE MISH`AL BIN MOHAMMAD BIN SAUDBIN ABDUL AZEEZ A`LE SAUD in which members and office bearers of Muslim World league also participated>
Was given the Eminent (Great) Islamic Personality Award of 1419Hijri [1998] on the occasion of the Dubai world Recitation of the Holy Quran Competitions in Ramadhan 1419 Hijri (Jan 1999) .
*Was given the Award of the 1998 SULTAN HASSAN-AL-BOLKIAH INTERNATIONAL PRIZE BY OXFORD CENTRE FOR IS LAMIE Studies (OCIS) in recognition of his outstanding constitution to scholor ship on viogbapnicalstudies of mager figares in Islamic thought. The Award reciver by (his sister`s son) Moulana syed Mohammed Rabey Nadwi at a spacial Ceremony in DELHI (INDIA)in july1999, presented by H.E Pehin Abdul Aziz Umar, Minister of Education of Brunei Darussalam, and Special Representative of H.M. SULTAN HASAN- AL BOLKIAH.
*In 22nd Ramadhan-ul-Mubarak 1420 Hijri (31st. December,1999) Prepared himself for Juma prayer, took bath and was reciting sura-e-Yasin when the call came and he left for his heavenly abode.
*Maulana Nadwi given shah Waliullah award by ISLAMIC OBJECTIVE STUDIES Delhi inShaban 1421 A.H. According to the version of Dr. Manzoor A`lam, director of IOS, the institute had decided to award Maulana Nadwi during his life but he passed away before its formal announcement. This award was received by Maulana Syed Mohammed Rabey Nadwi, the successor of Mulana Nadwi, and his repheh (Sister's son).
*Similarly in the month of sha`ban 1421 Hijri Maulana Nadwi was awarded with a first grade medal of acknowledgment in recepnition of his valuable services in the field of Islamic & Arabic literature and culture by the ISLAMIC EDUCATIONAL, SCIENTIFIC & CULTURAL ORGANIZATION [of OIC]المنظمة الإسلامية للتربية والعلوم والثقافة Dr. Abdullah Abbas Nadwi the Education Secretary of Nadwatul Ulama received this medal on behalf ofMoulana Nadwi`s successor, Maulana Syed Mohammed Rabey Nadwi the General Secretary of Nadwatul Ulama & the Rector of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, in a ceremony held in RABAT (MOROCCO).



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