Nadwatul Ulama

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Two extremist groups
Aligarh
stress upon Modern Western Education
Deoband
Medieval Muslim Fiqh Tradition
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Aligarh and Deoband failed in intellectual
leadership
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Formation of Nadwatul
Ulama
So there was a need of an institution between
these two extreme
Convocation of MADARSA FAIZ-E-AAM,
Kanpur in 1893 A.D
Founded at Kanpur in 1894.
 First convention on April 22-24, 1894
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working guidelines
(Dasturul-Amal)
Present educational system and needs a reform.
Principles or representative of all the Islamic Institutions
(Madaaris) should attend the annual convention of
Nadwatul Ulama.
A Federation of Madaaris should be formed so that all
the madaaris should come under one umbrella.
Nadwatul-Uloom which will act as a main Madrasah
and rest will be their branches.
Expansion of Madarsa Faiz-e-Aam with Hostel facility.
Syllabus reform (This was proposed by Shah Muhammad
Husain Allahabadi and seconded by Maulana Shibli
Nomani)
Darul-Uloom
Maulana Shibli’s presented proposal of a Darul-
Uloom.
Aim of Nadwa’s and strongly rejeceted by
Scholars of Sunni Islam like Imam Ahmad
Raza .
Founders of Darul Uloom Deoband like
Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi,Qasim Nanotwi
was againts Nadwa
Darul Uloom Nadwatul
Ulama
Nadwatul Ulama Association held annual
session in different cities.
The first step, was taken in 1898 with the
establishment of institution was named Darul
Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, established at
Lucknow(from Kanpur) which is the capital
of Uttar Pradesh,India.
important centre of Muslim culture for many
centuries.
abroad as a modern seat of Muslim theological
learning updated the Islamic syllabus with
modern sciences, vocational training etc.
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1899 foundation stone of the library.
1908 Sir John Hevet Lieutenant Governor of UP
laid the foundation stone.
In donation Rulers of Shajehanpur, Sir Agha
Khan, and Government allotted a piece of
land and grants were provided to by the
government
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Management :
Managing Committee of Darul Uloom comprises
63 members.
1 Nazim (Secretary General) who is incharge of
day-to-day management.
3 M'otamad-i-Talim (Academic Adviser) and
M'otamad-i-Maliyat (Treasurer) who are also
nominated by the Managing Committee to assist
the Nazim in the discharge of his duties.
Administration of the Darul Uloom is entrusted to
a Mohtamim (Principal).
scholarships to about Rs. 65,000 are awarded
annually to the deserving students.
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Supervision of the
Academic Work
Maulana Mohammad Ali Mongheri was the
first to be appointed as the Secretary General
of the Darul Uloom.
Maulana Masihuzzaman Khan of
Shahjahanpur,Maulana Khalilur Rahman
Saharanpuri, Maulana Syed 'Abdul Hai
(author of Nuzhat-ul-Khawatir), and Dr.
Hakim Maulana Syed Abdul Ali. At the
death of the last-named, this responsibility
fell on Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali
Nadwi
In the beginning the academic supervision of
the Darul 'Uloom was entrusted to
Maulana Shibli Nomani.
After the Maulana, his place was taken by,
Maulana Syed Sulaiman Nadwi.
When Maulana Syed Sulaiman Nadwi retired,
this office was also placed under the charge
of Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.
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Educational Policy
Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama was established
on the principle of a balanced synthesis of the
classical education with the modern. Its chief
purpose was
To evolve a proper integration between the
eternal fundamentals of the faith and ever-
changing values of human knowledge and
learning and
To bring about harmony and cohesion among
the different groups and schools of thought of
Ahl-i-Sunnat Muslims.
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Syllabus
The Primary Stage:
six years (including pre-primary classes)
elementary instruction in Urdu, Hindi and
English as well as Arithmetic, Geography,
General Science, etc.
2500 students in an academic year.
Higher Secondary Stage:
The Two-year course comprising ninth and
tenth year of the curriculum imparts
instruction in Arabic, Persian and English
besides religious sciences and Islamic history.
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Graduation (Alimiyat) Stage:
four-year course
Qur'an (Tafsir), Traditions (Hadith),
Islamic Jurisprudence (Fiqh) besides
Arabic literature and other branches of
Islamic learning.
students studying between 150 to 200.
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Post-Graduate (Fazilat) Stage:
Two-year course
instruction in Arabic literature and Islamic
branches of learning, The latter comprise
Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqah and Shari'ah,
The students have also to submit a thesis in
the subject of their choice.
The number of the students in the Fazilat
classes is about 50 in an academic year.
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 Takmil or Doctorate Stage:
Facilities are also provided for undertaking
research, known as Takmil, in the subjects
taught at Fazilat stage in the Nadwatul
'Ulama.
The duration of the research being normally
two years,
Diplomas:
The Darul Uloom grants the Diplomas and
Degrees of 'Alim' and 'Fazil' at the
successful conclusion of the Alimial and
Fazilat courses of study.
Branches
There are about 111 branches of Darul Uloom
Nadwatul Ulama in U.P, M.P, Gujrat,Bihar
and NEPAL.
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Role of Maulana Shibli
Nomani
In 1908 he left Hyderabad and become the principal of
Nadwa
He introduced reforms in the school's teaching and
curriculum.
He stayed at the school for five years
In 1913 Shibli resigned from Nadwa due to differences.
Dar ul Musaniffin:
Founded by Shibli at Azamgarh, Sayyed Suleman Nadwi
and Mawlana Hamiddudin Farahi.
 The first formal meeting of the institution was held on
November 21, 1914, within three days of his death.
Dabistan-i-Shibli provided intellectual leadership to the
Muslims of Sub-continent
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Role of Maulana Nadwi
In 1934, he was appointed as teacher in
Nadwa, later in 1961, he became Principal of
Nadwa .
CHARACTERISTICS OF
THIS SCHOOL
No sectarian thinking
Stress on Qur’an than any other sources of
Islam
Yes to application of intellect in religious
domain
This group in itself is having differences of
opinion and some times represent a
distinctive school of thought.
Not very rigid in politics as well as in religion
Do not consider West as enemy
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