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Nadwat-Ul-Ulama , Luchknow. Introduction. Established in 1894 Kanpur ("Organization of Scholars") Ashraf Ali Thanwi, Mahmud-ul-Hasan Shibli Nomani Nadwa was shifted to Lucknow in 1898 (from Kanpur) and updated the Islamic curricula with modern sciences, vocational training etc.
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Introduction • Established in 1894 Kanpur ("Organization of Scholars") • Ashraf Ali Thanwi, • Mahmud-ul-Hasan • Shibli Nomani • Nadwa was shifted to Lucknow in 1898 (from Kanpur) and updated the Islamic curricula with modern sciences, vocational training etc
Factors behind the formation • British Civilization dominance • To counter Christian missionaries • Opposition against the Western Education • To bridge the gap between the old and the new • Failure of Arabic Institutions • Deficiencies in syllabus of Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband • Introduction of Modern Requirements • Protection of Spiritual Learning
Background • Two Nation Theory-As a Concept, Strategy & Ideology • “There was a common view that there was three main distinct tendencies prevailed among Muslims; the first was that of Deoband, pro-religious and anti-English; the 2nd tendency was that of Ali Garh, pro-English and anti-Congress and the third tendency was that of Nadwah, pro-British, anti-Ali Garh and anti-Deoband.” • The purpose was to bridge the gap b/w modern and orthodox group
Aims and objectives • The Present educational system and needs a reform. • Representative of all the Islamic Institutions (Madaaris) • A Federation of Madaaris should be formed so that all the madaaris should come under one umbrella • Mainstreaming of Madaras • Nadwatul-Uloom will keep an eye on the activities of the branches • Curriculum reform
Services • Popularity of Al-Nadwa • Basis of intellectuals • Expansion of Muslim press • Blend of Old and New • Rightful Place to Arabic language • Interaction with the Muslim world • Causes behind the Muslim decline • Answers to Islamic History
Cont… • Translation of Quran in English Language • To allow the Friday Prayers • To counter Shuddhi movement • Islamic law of inheritance • Introduction of religious education • Holding of an exhibition • Galaxy of scholars
Effects • Synthesis of Aligrah and Deoband • Attracted Modern Education • Provided Prominent leadership • Charged Youth ,at the time of Muslim league formation
Cont… • Bridge the gap b/w religion and modernism • Create a new mould of educational system by body of Ulema • Produced Finest Islamic literature: