THE LIFE AND WORK OF MAULANA WAHIDUDDIN KHAN

The author has highlighted the Maulana’s view about those who narrowly make criticisms on the basic notions of Islam in particular and on Muslims in general. The author mentions the Maulana as saying in this regard: “It is essential that Muslims be judged in the light of Islamic ideals; Islam should not be judged in the light of what Muslims do in the name of Islam”. Chapter 7: In this concluding part of the book, Dr. Anjum has made a summary of the entire discussion so far. According to the author, “Maulana Wahiduddin Khan has divided the Muslim response movements to western dominance in four categories: independence movements, conservative movements, revivalist movements and reconstruction or positivism.” The author further says, “Maulana Wahiduddin Khan analyzed the causes of Muslim decline and could very well visualize the future situation” and “He has made monumental efforts to resolve a universal and profound dilemma: ‘the conflict between science and religion’.” Dr. Anjum in his book has adapted a balanced approach and has truthfully presented Maulana’s thought as reflected in his works, which makes his research worthy and deserving of appreciation. I have gone through this work a couple of times and I hope the work will be definitely beneficial and an updated source of information for scholars of social sciences as well. o BY FORGIVING SOMEONE FOR HIS ILL TREATMENT, ONE AWAKENS IN HIM A SENSE OF SHAME.