Omer Khayamعمر خیام

DETAILS : 

• Author : Syed Suleman Nadvi
  
• Publisher ‏ : ‎ Farid Book Depot
  
• Publication date ‏ : ‎ 30 June 2025
  
• Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  
• Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 700 g

ABOUT THE BOOK

Khayyam (often referred to as Omar Khayyam) is a critical biographical and analytical work by the legendary scholar Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi. This book is considered one of the most authoritative studies in Urdu on the life, philosophy, and poetry of the 11th-century Persian polymath, Omar Khayyam.

Nadvi’s objective was to rescue the historical Khayyam from the myths that had surrounded him—especially after the global "Khayyam-mania" sparked by Edward FitzGerald’s English translations in the 19th century.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Sayyid Sulaiman Nadvi (1884–1953) was a titan of Urdu literature and Islamic history.

• The Historian’s Lens: As a student of Shibli Nomani, Nadvi applied a rigorous "orientalist-style" scrutiny to Eastern history.

• The Defender of Truth: He was known for correcting historical distortions, and in this book, he sought to present Khayyam as a serious scientist and philosopher rather than just a "wine-drinking hedonist."