English book · The Error of Political Islam

Correspondence with Maulana Jalil Ahsan Nadwi

English book, p. 63

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

DISCUSSION AND CORRESPONDENCE 2. I replied that, as I have already informed you, I would only be able to proceed in the following way: Once the manuscript is finalized and a copy is sent to me, I will read it, and then, as a student, I will ask questions, seek clarification on points, examine the arguments, and request explanations. This process would be conducted entirely through written correspondence, which will take time. In such correspondence, neither you nor I can impose a strict timeline; patience is essential. Peace, Jalil Ahsan In response, on July 21, I sent a copy of the manuscript to Maulana and requested that he kindly write and send his comments by the end of August. Subsequently, I received the following letter: Chitrpur–July 25, 1962 Respected Brother Wahiduddin Khan, Peace be upon you. Please acknowledge my condition: I will ask questions, and also, understand that I can’t set a time limit. Accepting these two conditions is necessary for me to even begin reviewing your work. If you cannot agree to this, I will gladly return your document. I have written

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