Correspondence with Maulana Abul Lais Islahi Nadwi

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE In my view, an important part of staying connected to the organizational structure is that while you do so, you should avoid publicizing or sharing your unique perspectives, both inside and outside the Jamaat. At most, you may discuss these ideas with the scholars of the Jamaat, and if you need to discuss them with an external scholar, you should approach it purely academically, rather than implying any personal disagreement with the Jamaat’s perspective. I hope you agree with my suggestions, and I look forward to your response. Regards, Abul Lais After my resignation from the Department of Reaserch and Publications was accepted, I left Rampur and returned to my hometown, Azamgarh. Correspondence continued for a few days, and finally, I sent the following letter: Azamgarh, October 15, 1962 Respected Maulana Abul Lais Sahib, Peace be upon you, I received your letter dated October 9. After careful consideration, I concluded that if I continue with such detailed discussions, they may never end. Therefore, it