Correspondence with Maulana Sadruddin Islahi

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE detailed critique of Jamaat-e-Islami in response. Later, this critique was published by Late Maulana E’jaz Ali under the title Maktub-e-Hidayat. At the time, Maulana Abul Lais expressed in Zindagi magazine his discontent that Maulana Madani’s critique was published alone without including his own response (see Zindagi, June, July, August 1951, page 88). Had Maulana Hussain Ahmad’s objections and Amir Jamaat’s responses been presented together, readers would have found it easier to reach a well-rounded opinion. Consequently, when Maulana Abul Lais’s reply was later published in Zindagi, Maulana Hussain Ahmad’s critique was included alongside it. I am now trying to follow this same principle with my work, and you are objecting. Why was this approach correct in Maulana Hussain Ahmad’s case but wrong in mine? I ask that you reconsider your position. Regarding your note that important arguments in your response were only hinted at, the best solution is for you to revise and expand your response accordingly. This way, any gaps you perceive in your response can be addressed. Sincerely, Wahiduddin