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

Farahi, Aslam Jayrajpuri, and Iqbal Suhail. During his affiliation with Jamat-i-Islami, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan produced some excellent works that left indelible marks on the intellect of literate society. At a time when Marxism was holding its sway all over the globe, Maulana; convincingly proved Marxism, as a fallacy (Marxism Tarikh Jise Radd Kar Chuki He). Likewise, his book ‘Mazhab Aur Jadid Challenge’ brought out, when new scientific knowledge was undermining religious spirit; provided a rejuvenating push to religion as well as religionists. It stands out as the most remarkable work establishing Maulana’s Islamic Scholarship at international level. Maulana established Islamic Centre in 1976 and thus was born the world famous monthly magazine Al-Risala in 1976. The might of his pen coupled with unique analytical skills, presented the interpretation of Din; in a fascinating, lucid and convincing, epiphany style; that attracted many followers, satiating their intellectual hunger in a novel and greatly impressive way. It is truly a representative of the Arabic dictum: ‘Khairul Kalame ma qalla wa dalla’ (The brevity and authenticity are essence of a good speech). The way Maulana interprets and transmits the essential message of Islam to a generation overwhelmed by modern and post-modern challenges might annoy some conservative scholars; yet none can prove any deviations against him. Be it Tazkir ul-Quran, or “Woman in Islam” or any other writings, all represent the essential spirit of Islam. –President of Maulana Azad University, Jodhpur