Maulana Husain Ahmad Madni: A Biographical Study

DETAILS : 

• Author : D. R. Goyal
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Anamika Publishers & Distributers
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 1, 2004
  
• Language ‏ : ‎ English
  
• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 8179750884
  
• ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-8179750889
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 500 G

ABOUT THE BOOK

Maulana Husain Ahmad Madni: A Biographical Study is a significant historical and political biography that chronicles the life of one of India’s most influential Islamic scholars and freedom fighters. D.R. Goyal provides a detailed account of a man who stood at the intersection of religious orthodoxy and secular nationalism.

The book explores several key phases of Madni’s life:

• The Silk Letter Movement: His involvement in the anti-colonial conspiracy (Silk Letter Conspiracy) and his subsequent imprisonment in Malta along with his teacher, Mahmud al-Hasan.
• Composite Nationalism: A deep analysis of Madni’s famous thesis, Muttahida Qaumiyat Aur Islam, where he argued that Muslims and Hindus could form one nation to fight British imperialism, directly challenging the "Two-Nation Theory."
• Leadership of Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind: His role as the president of this premier organization of Islamic scholars and his unwavering support for the Indian National Congress.
• Educational Legacy: His tenure as the Principal (Sadr Mudarris) of Darul Uloom Deoband and his efforts to modernize the outlook of the students while maintaining traditional scholarship.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Des Raj Goyal (D.R. Goyal) was a veteran journalist, political analyst, and author known for his deep commitment to secularism and communal harmony. As a scholar, he specialized in studying the socio-political movements of the Indian subcontinent, particularly the role of religious organizations in the freedom struggle.

Goyal was the founder-editor of the weekly Secular Democracy and wrote extensively against communalism. His writing is characterized by a "humanist-secular" lens, seeking to bridge the gap between different communities by highlighting shared historical struggles. His biography of Maulana Madni remains a definitive source for understanding the pluralistic traditions within Indian Islamic thought.