Muslims in India

by Abdul Hasan Ali Nadwi, Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi

Muslims in India By Shaykh Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Mohammad Asif Kidwai Paperback 177 Pages 1905837534 Claritas Books About The Book The lectures by the author, originally broadcast by the All India Radio, Later on, the book was rendered in Urdu as “Hindustani Musalaman” which was also reprinted several times. The English edition has also been acclaimed both in India and abroad. In this collection of nine essays on Islam in India, Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi illuminates the truth of the historical "Muslim era" in India. Nadwi seeks to both share Indian culture with others and to broaden the national perspective in India on the nation’s Islamic history. The essays in this slim volume are explorations ranging from the positive effects of Islam on India historically to modern day problems, such as imbalanced textbooks and Urdu’s status as a second-class language. There are exhaustive essays on Indian scholars of religion and language, outstanding Muslim personalities, and Sufi saints. Nadwi explores how Islamic civilisation in this region has manifested itself as a blend with Indian culture. He devotes individual chapters to both the medieval educational system and the new educational institutions founded in the age of and in fear of foreign influence. A chapter on the role of Muslims in the struggle for freedom begins with Tipu Sultan in the early part of British imperialism and continues on all the way through partition.

180 pages, Paperback

Published April 30, 2019

Reviews

[Abu Kamdar · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent introduction to the history of Islam in India.

[Tasneem · Rating 4 out of 5]

A thoughtful collection of essays primarily highlighting influential Indian Muslim figures and Islamic institutions. This book provides valuable insight into Islam in India, including a unique perspective on the role of Muslims in India's struggle for freedom against British colonial rule. Although a good read to learn of the historical landscape of Islam in India, I had hoped for a deeper exploration of the historical context, particularly the spread of Islam across the country and its influence on the lives of Indian Muslims.