The Ray of Hope Sha‟baan 1423 A.

H Oct-Nov 2002

A Journal By The Students Of Darul Uloom Sabeelus Salam, Hyderabad, India

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Vol.1 No.6 Sha‟baan 1423 A.H. Oct-Nov 2002
PATRON: MAULAANAA RIZWAN AL QASMI

SPECIAL ISSUE ON PERSONALITIES

Under the guidance of: ADVISORY BOARD

Master Ameeruddin Sb Maulaanaa Akhtar Imaam Aadil Sb Qasmi
Chief Editor: Noamaan Bader Ml Abdul Basit Sb Nadvi
Editor: Syed Rashid Hussain Ml Khursheed Anvar Sb Nadvi Madani
Sub-Editor: Shamsul Islam Ml Md Ayyub Sb Siddiqi Nadvi

C O N T E N T S
Preface 2
1 Ml Abdul Maajid Dariyaabaadee – a renowned Noamaan Bader 3
scholar of Islaam
2 Ml Aazaad (Azad) and the struggle for Aazaadee Shamsul Islam 5
3 The Khaleefah of the Khilaafah movement Wasi Akhtar Nadvi 7
Note: ~ means that the succeeding Christian or Hijree year is equivalent and not exact, while = indicates that it is exact.

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P r e f a c e

We have often come across the old adage “history repeats itself”. Unfortunate-
ly, we seem to forget this fact when it is most necessary and beneficial for us to
have in mind. Had we realized the significance of this maxim, we would have re-
sorted to our history and its personalities for direction and guidance in times of cris-
es such as the one we are presently in.

It appears as if a large number of us, especially our young brethren, are utterly
unaware of our multifarious past. Leave alone those who have preferred western
education over Islaamic education, even the students of Islaamic institutions are of-
ten unfamiliar with our heroes of the past. There is no denying the fact that no
people can progress without an epitome and role model. In this respect, we have
been blessed with the excellent exemplar of Prophet Muhammad ‫صلى هللا عليه وسلن‬.
Nevertheless, we are equally in need of such leaders and guides from whom we can
learn how to follow our prophet‟s ‫ صلى هللا عليه وسلن‬teachings in times of difficulties
such as the present one.

Considering these factors, our elders at Darul Uloom Sabeelus Salam asked us
to write short essays on three great personalities of our near past, belonging to our
own country – Maulaanaa Abdul Maajid Dariyaabaadee, Maulaanaa Abul Kalam
Azad, and Maulaanaa Muhammad Alee Jauhar – who had great influence in the po-
litical, social, religious, literary and journalistic spheres. Obeying the command, we
took up the task and finally succeeded in preparing this short collection of essays.
May Allaah benefit all of us from this humble work!

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Ml Abdul Maajid Dariyaabaadee – A Renowned Scholar Of Islaam

Noamaan Bader

Maulaanaa Abdul Maajid Dariyaabaadee was born on 16 th Mar 1892 (= 16 Sha‟baan

1309 AH) in Qidwaaee family of Dariyaabaad town in Barabanki district of Uttar Pradesh. The
genealogy of the family displays an interesting line of ancestry descending from Prophet Haa-
roon ‫عليه السالم‬. A contemporary of Sultaan Mahmood of Ghaznee, named Qaazee Ma‟zuddeen,
popularly known as Qaazee Qidwaa, migrated from Israel to India, and settled in Oudh. His
descendants adopted the family surname of Qidwaaee, indicating their genealogical tie with
Qaazee Qidwaa. In course of centuries, as the Qidwaaee family grew, one branch moved to Da-
riyaabaad town. Hakeem Noor Kareem (d. Sep 1871~1288AH) and Muftee Mazhar Kareem (d.
1873~1290AH) were two brothers in a Qidwaaee family of Dariyaabaad. Mazhar Kareem hap-
pened to be the parental grandfather and Noor Kareem the maternal grandfather of Abdul Maa-
jid, the maulaanaa whose life-story we are talking about at present. Mazhar Kareem was the Sa-
rishtahdaar (head clerk) of Faizabad collectorate and was suspected to have played anti-British
role during the 1857 (~1273) Rebellion, and was transported to the Andamans by the British
government. He was released in 1865 (~1282AH) and he spent the rest of his life n religious ac-
tivities. Mazhar Kareem‟s son, Abdul Qaadir was appointed deputy collector. Abdul Maajid is
the youngest son of Abdul Qaadir (1848-1912 ~ 1264-1330AH) and Beebee Naseer-un Nisaa‟
(1852-1941 ~ 1268-1360AH).

Starting from lessons in Qur‟aan at home, Abdul Maajid was admitted into Sitapur High
School (1902-1908 ~ 1320-1326AH) in due course. He was reported to be doing exceptionally
good in studies. In 1908 (~1326AH), he was admitted into Canning College of Lucknow, whe-
refrom he graduated in 1912 (~1330AH). He was then admitted into St. Stephen‟s College of
Delhi for M.A. in philosophy. Two sorrowful events happened about the same time, namely
death of his father and complete loss of the family savings deposited in a bank due to a bank
robbery. Abdul Maajid was compelled to leave his studies before completion of the M.A.
course. Later in his life, Aligarh Muslim University honoured him by conferring the honorary
degree of Doctor Letters in 1976 (~1396AH).

Obsessed with the passion for writing literary pieces from his early days in school, he
wrote and sent his articles to 'Oudh Times' and thereafter to 'Al Akhbaar' of Gorakhpur and 'Al
Islaam' of Amritsar. The subjects dealt with were the burning topics of the day. He also began
reading voraciously in different libraries in order to gather materials for his writings. His critical
review of Maulaanaa Shiblee‟s „Al Kalaam‟ which appeared in „An Nazeer‟ journal of Luck-
now, took him to the pinnacle of fame as a literary critic. He was invited to take up the editor-
ship of many journals, beginning with „Ma‟aarif‟ of Lucknow and „Hamdard‟ sponsored by
Maulaanaa Muhammad Alee. He then launched his own weekly „Sach‟ from Lucknow in 1924
(~1342AH). Simultaneously, he started writing books one after another in quick succession.

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At one stage, the frustrations of life and the influence of falsehood spread by the West in
tempting ways turned him into a sceptic or even an agnostic. He registered himself as a member
of the Rationalist Association of London. But his close contact with the most sensible Islaamic
thinkers of the time such as Akbar Allahabadee and Maulaanaa Muhammad Alee (1878-1931 ~
1295-1349AH) revered the tendency of his temporary apostasy. Above all, the enlightened
counsels and spiritual influence of Hazrat Ashraf Alee Thaanavee (1863-1943 = 1280-1362)
‫ رحمه هللا‬brought him back from the realm of Darkness to the resplendence of Islaamic Faith. He
woke up as if from a slumber and started critical study of the Holy Book and all other Islaamic
literature with assiduous fervor, wyes open and conscience clear. His faith was then doubly
reinforced and strengthened.

As a result of intensive study and the spiritual guidance he received from Hazrat Thaana-
vee, he started writing on Islaam Theology and on scores of other subjects. The most celebrated
works produced by his pen, the translations of the holy Qur‟aan and the elaborate commentaries
known as Tafseer in both Urdu and English, are marvels of erudition and unparalleled scholar-
ship bearing high testimony to the writer‟s encyclopedic knowledge of secular sciences, philos-
ophy, history, culture and religions of the world. They eclipsed all other commentaries of the
Qu‟aan of recent times in consummate diction, lucid style of presentation of abstract concepts
and metaphysics. The rationality behind the Qur‟aanic philosophy and ethics were clarifies in
eloquent language. As a result of these precious features, the copyrights of Dariyaabaadee‟s
translations and tafseers were rapidly purchased by renowned publishers of Islaamic literature
in India and abroad. Besides the translations and the commentaries of the Qur‟aan, Maulaanaa
Dariyaabaadee has to his credit scores of books on a wide range of subjects: hadeeth, literature,
Islaamic faith and practice, philosophy, religion, Sufism, travels, biography, several compendia
of prose literature and other topics.

Maulaanaa Dariyaabaadee‟s commentaries have provided a new line of vision to serve as

a beacon of light in the present age of crass materialism. They are meant to restore equilibrium
for the bewildered human society, deplorably splintered through sectarian dissensions caused by
misinterpretations of Divine injunctions. They will help the seekers of Truth to grasp the inner
meanings of Faith and Righteousness and to inculcate obeisance and reverence of God.

Maulaanaa Dariyaabaadee, a prolific writer throughout most of his life, lived to the ripe
age of 84 (d. 10/6/1978 ~ 4/7/1398AH). May Allaah bless his soul!

References:
1. Aap Beetee by Maulaanaa Abdul Maajid Dariyaabaadee
2. Puraane Charaag by Maulaanaa Abul Hasan Alee Nadvee

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Ml Aazaad (Azad) And The Struggle For Aazaadee

Shamsul Islam
To enjoin what is
right, to forbid what is Profile of Maulaanaa Azad
wrong, to call the Faithful Date of birth: 11 Nov 1888 ~ 5 Rabee’-ul Awwal 1306 AH
back to the path of righ- Parents: Maulaanaa Khairuddeen and ‘Aaliyah
teousness, to invite the Be-
lievers to the Book of Al- Journalism: 1. Published and edited Al Hilaal weekly from Cal-
cutta (13 Jul 1912 – 8 Nov 1914 ~ 26/7/1330-18/12/1332AH)
laah and the Traditions of with a readership of nearly one hundred thousand.
Prophet Muhammad ‫صلى هللا‬ 2. Published and edited Al Balaagh weekly form
‫عليه وسلن‬, to win back the Calcutta (12 Nov 1915 – 3 Apr 1916 ~ 3/1/1334-27/5/1334AH)
Utopian Islaamic Caliphate 3. Again published Al Hilaal weekly (10 Jun 1927 –
9 Dec 1927 ~ 9/12/1345-14/6/1346)
along with all its glory and
grandeur, majesty and mag- Books: 1.Tazkirah 2. Tarjumaan-ul Qur’aan
nificence, Maulaanaa Abul 3. Ghubaar e Khaatir 4. India wins freedom
Kalam Ghulaam Muhyid- Internment: At Ranchi (8 Jul 1916 - 1 Jan 1920 ~ 5/9/1334-
deen Ahmad Azad Dehlvi 8/4/1338AH)
Incarceration: 1. At Alipur Central Jail (1921-22 ~ 1339-40AH)
launched the Al Hilaal 2. At Meerut for nearly 6 months before Gandhi-Irwin Pact (5
weekly from Calcutta in Mar 1931 ~ 15/10/1349AH)
1912 (=1330AH). And it 3. At Delhi for about 6 months after the failure of Second Round
had the desired impact on Table Conference (Sep-Dec 1931 = 1350AH)
4. At Naini Jail (1940-41 ~ 1359-60AH)
the Faithfuls – the masses 5. At Ahmednagar Fort (arrested at Bombay on 9 Aug 1942
and the clergies alike. (~26/7/1361AH), released on 15 Jun 1945 (~ 4/7/1364AH))
Greatly influenced by the
journal, Shaikh-ul Hind Established: A madrasah at Ranchi, another at Calcutta (1920 ~
1338AH)
Maulaanaa Mahmood Ha-
san Deobandee (1851-1920 Presided over: 1. All India Khilaafah Committee (Calcutta Session,
= 1268-1339AH) remarked, 1920 ~ 1338AH)
“It si the first journal that 2. Majlis e Khilaafah (Agra, 1921 ~ 1339AH)
has reminded us of our 3. Jam’iyat u Ulamaa e Hind (Lahore, 1921 ~ 1339AH)
4. Indian National Congress (1923, 1939-46 ~ 1341,1358-65AH)
long-forgotten duty of Ji- 5. Unity Conference (Delhi, 1924 ~ 1342AH)
haad.” 6. National Muslims Conference (1928 ~ 1347AH)

Through this journal, Demise: 22 Feb 1958 (~ 2/8/1377AH)

Azaad urged the Muslims to
join hands with their Hindu brethren in India in the struggle against the British govern-
ment: “Let the seven crore Muslims and the twenty-two crore Hindus of India come to-

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gether and form one community and nation of India.” When the Khilaafah movement and
Non-cooperation movement began in 1920 to protest against the humiliating treatment
meted out to the „Usmaanee Caliph by Britain and the other Allies after World War I,
Azad emerged as a mass leader calling for complete boycott of European of goods: “Any
Muslim who buys or uses European trade or consumer products does, in fact, blatantly
support the enemies of Islaam and Tauheed (Islaamic monotheism).” Through his stre-
nuous efforts, Azad played an important part in making the movement a success.

As in the Khilaafah and Non-cooperation movements (1920-1922), so in the on and

off Civil Disobedience Movement (1930-1934), Azad along with Gandhiji led the Indian
masses with strong determination and earnest spirit of sacrifice. Thereafter, when the
Cabinet Mission arrived in India in 1946 to work out a formula to grant the Cabinet Mis-
sion Plan provided for a federal Indian government in which only defence, foreign affairs
and communication would belong to the Central government while the rest would belong
to the provincial governments: the whole plan was basically the same as that proposed by
Maulaanaa Azad which sought to allay the fear of Hindu domination in Muslim minds
and thus to avoid the partition of India. This brilliant plan was soon accepted by all the
concerned parties and the dream of a united, free India was close to be realized when
some intriguing hands succeeded in scuttling the plan.

Having served as Congress president for the longest and most crucial period of na-
tional struggle (1939-46), Azad finally decided to step down and have Jawaharlal Nehru
as his successor. Then, on 24 Mar 1947 (=2/5/1366AH), Lord Mountbatten became the
Viceroy of India and he tried his best to impress upon the Indian leaders that partition
could not be done without. Consequently, most Indian leaders including the new Con-
gress president gave into Mountbatten‟s persuasions and accepted the partition plan
which ultimately led to serious and large scale communal violence involving innumerable
incidents of murder, rape, loot, arson etc. that saw Gandhiji undertake fast-unto-death and
finally lay down his life on 30 Jan 1948 at the hands of Nathu Ram Godse.

Azad continued to serve the nation as an important member of the Indian govern-
ment and he contributed a great deal in the formulation of the internal and external poli-
cies of the nation till the end of his life.

Sources: 1. India wins freedom by Maulaanaa Abul Kalam Azad

2. Kuchh Abul Kalam Azad ke baare mein by Malik Ram
3. Maulaanaa Abul Kalam Azad: zihn o kirdaar by Abdul Mughnee

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The Khaleefah Of The Khilaafah Movement

Wasi Akhtar Nadvi (Kulliyat-ul Hadeeth)
Born on 10 Dec 1878 (~14/12/1295AH) in the state of Rampur, Maulaanaa
Muhammad Alee Jauhar, son of Abdul Alee Khaan, son of Shaikh Mahboob
Bakhsh was orphaned at the tender age of two when his father passed away on 2
Aug 1880 (~23/8/1297AH) leaving behind a daughter and five sons, the youngest
being Muhammad Alee. He was brought up by his sensible and wise mother, Abadi
Begum, popularly known as “Bee Ammaa”. Muhammad Alee studied at a school of
Bareilly, then moved to Madrasat-ul Uloom at Aligarh where he passed the entrance
examination in 1894 (~1311AH) and entered the Aligarh College. In the B.A. ex-
aminations in 1898 (~1317AH), he stood first in the whole state. In 1899
(~1317AH), he went to Oxford University to compete in the I.C.S. examinations
but could not succeed because of failure in horse-racing. During his brief stay at In-
dia for a few months in 1902 (~1320AH), he married Amjadee Begum. On return-
ing to Oxford University, he completed his B.A. (Hons.) in modern history. On his
return to India, he served as the Education Officer in Rampur state, then as the of-
ficer of the Drug Prohibition Department in Baroda state (for nearly four and a half
years), after that as Commissioner of Nausaaree district in Baroda and finally as
Principal Assistant of the Crown Prince of Baroda state, Kunwar Fateh Singh.

In 1911, Maulaanaa began his journalistic career with the launch of Comrade
weekly in English on 14 Jan 1911 (~12/1/1329AH) which was edited by Qaazee
Abdul Ghaffaar. There he exhibited his journalistic spirit of which he had the opi-
nion: “Not only does a journalist present the public opinion but also guides it.”
However, the attempt to rouse the anti-imperialist feeling among the masses even-
tually led to a brief internment of both he and his brother Shaukat Alee (1873-1938
~ 1290-1357AH) – collectively known as the Alee Brothers – on 22 Apr 1915 (~
6/6/1333) in Rampur for two days which was followed by a long prison-term
(11/5/1915-28/12/1919 ~ 25/6/1333-4/4/1338AH).

A strong champion of Hindu-Muslim unity, Muhammad Alee played a lead-

ing role in the Khilaafah Movement and the Non-Cooperation Movement. He led a
delegation of the Indian leaders to Britain to place the view of the Indians on the
Khilaafah issue before the British Government. But the delegation returned empty-
handed. Therefore, Muhammad Alee along with M K Gandhi (1869-1948 ~ 1286-
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Aug 1920 which resulted in great political commotion all over India. As a result, he
was arrested in 1921 and sentenced to two years imprisonment. During this period
he studied Qur‟aan from Shaikh-ul Islaam Sayyid Husain Ahmad Madanee (1879-
1957 = 1296-1377AH), his co-prisoner. When he was released on 29 Aug 1923, he
was appointed the Congress president.

Muhammad Alee was grieved by the pitiable situation of the Muslims in In-
dia. He wanted them to have both Islaamic as well as modern education. So he set
up a university Jaami‟ah Milliyah Islaamiyah at Aligarh on 29 Oct 1920
(~13/2/1339AH) which was inaugurated by Shaikh-ul Hind Maulaanaa Mahmood
Hasan Deobandee (1851-1920 = 1268-1339AH) in the presence of M K Gandhi. He
also exhorted the clergies to do their best for the upliftment of the community just
as Prophet Muhammad ‫ صلى هللا عليه وسلن‬had done. Addressing the clergies at a
Jam‟iyat u Ulamaa e Hind meeting at Moradabad in 1925 (~1343AH), he repri-
manded them saying:
“Had you done full justice to your solemn obligations, the plight of the community
would not have been so pathetic as it is.”

The great hero of Indian Freedom Movement did not live long to see his
dreams fulfilled. He went to Britain to attend the First Round Table Conference in
November 1930 (=1349AH) and on 4 Jan 1931 (~14/8/1349AH), closed his eyes till
the Last Day. The great dedicated leader had the honour of being buried at the holy
Bait-ul Maqdis in occupied Al Quds (Jerusalem).

References:
1. Maulaanaa Muhammad Alee Jauhar: Ek ‘ahdsaaz shakhsiyat by Muhammad
Fazl e Haq
2. Tahreek e aazaadee e Hind mein Muslim Ulamaa aur ‘awaam kaa kirdaar by
Muftee Muhammad Salmaan Mansoorpooree
3. Freedom Struggle by Bipan Chandra, Amales Tripathi and Barun De