Correspondence with Maulana Abul Lais Islahi Nadwi

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE relation to the main issue, it does seem that continuing this dialogue would not be fruitful. Therefore, it is best to conclude this matter here. As for your resignation, if you have now reached complete clarity on your stance, I kindly request that you state it explicitly so that we can proceed accordingly. As for myself, I have not fully understood your fundamental point of disagreement regarding the Jamaat’s objectives. However, it is not feasible for me currently to engage in a detailed discussion on the arguments and contents of your lengthy article, nor do I expect any significant benefit from such a discussion. Nevertheless, I do wish to discuss certain aspects with you, particularly to understand positively what, in your view, Muslims should be focusing on. I would like to know the detailed plan you have in mind so that I may assess how it differs from our approach and whether, despite these differences, any degree of cooperation and collaboration is possible between us. There is no urgency for this discussion. Should you decide to part ways with the Jamaat, such a conversation could still take place. I also plan to visit Azamgarh around midJanuary, so if you are agreeable, we could meet and discuss then. Wassalam, Abul Lais