ME AND MAULANA: A PERSONAL RECOLLECTION OF WAHIDUDDIN KHAN - John M. Butt

thereby making it easier for children to understand the Islamic ethos. There were many facets of his personality that were unknown to his admirers. For instance, he championed the cause of women. As a visionary father he ensured that his daughters were schooled in both Islamic and modernsecular epistemologies. He was a strong advocate of freedom of choice, and on several occasions he personally demonstrated his support for those women who made difficult choices in their lives, that would have, otherwise, offended many a traditional Muslims. Maulana Sahab was an erudite personality; he understood the importance of good education and vehemently supported women’s education. His unflinching support for women’s rights is reflected in his innumerable books and articles on Muslim women. Maulana Sahab has left a humanitarian legacy behind himself and it is our duty to carry forward this legacy by inculcating his teachings in our lives. MY BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY OF MAREFAT WITH MAULANA Khurram Islam Qureshi, New Delhi M y mother introduced me to God and Paradise in my early childhood but somehow I lost the connection during my struggles in my youth.