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1. NADWATUL ULEMA

2. BACKGROUND 1857- War of Independence Ascendency of the British Raj Spread of Christianity – Missionary Activities Muslim Response – Education Aligarh – Modern Education and modernity Deoband – Focus on Religious Education – Traditional Approach A new approach was required

3. Establishment In 1893, during the convocation of Madressah Faiz -e- Aam at Kanpur, a number of religious leaders – including Maulana Mohammad Ali Mungeri , Maulana Lutfullah and Maulana Ashraf Ali Thanwi – got together and proposed to form a group of religious scholars This group was called the Nadvatul Ulema . The first convention of the Nadvatul Ulema was held between April 22 and April 24, 1894. Maulana Shibli Nomani played an important role in preparing the guidelines of Nadva

4. Aims & Objectives  To introduce suitable changes in the syllabi of Islamic theological institutions with a view to bringing them in line with the changed conditions of the modern age To examine Shariat with a view to keep it in conformity with the fundamental guidance of the Quran and the Sunnat so as to address the ever-increasing modern questions and problems To establish a central library in northern India which could serve as a useful centre of study and research in Islamic Studies To  propagate Islamic faith  and  ideals  by suitable literature and making arrangements for its publication

5. Main Features Major reforms were required in the prevailing educational system The formation of a confederation of madressahs belonging to different sects was emphasized To set up a ‘ darul uloom ’ to realize the required changes in the educational system Producing more balanced graduates who would have a deep knowledge of Islam with a modern outlook To realize these objectives, a madressah was established in 1898 which was upgraded to the Darul Uloom Nadvatul Ulema.

6. Nadwa - Explanation The Nadvatul Uloom was not just a traditional madressah but was envisioned by its pioneers as a movement of social reformation To influence a broader circle of people, it was necessary to publish a journal to influence the minds with scholarly articles In 1904, the first issue of Al- Nadva , a scholarly journal of the Nadvatul Uloom was published The pioneer editors were of Al- Nadva were Maulana Habibur Rahman Khan Shirwani and Maulana Shibli Nomani The journal, like Darul Uloom , aimed to challenge some of the conservative beliefs with logical analysis In 1905, Maulana Shibli Nomani brought some major changes in the educational practices of the Nadva . He tried to improve the existing curriculum of the Nadva and laid special emphasis on the teaching of languages, including modern Arabic, English, Hindi and Sanskrit. The induction of the English language in a madressah was a bold step as there was initial resistance from conservative quarters.

7. Methodology The educational practices in Nadvatul Uloom were not just confined to the lectures that were held within its four walls but were also reflected through special talks that were arranged where eminent scholars would share their ideas with students There was a special emphasis on the art of rhetoric and regular debating activities were organized for students Similarly, there was a strong focus on writing skills and students were trained on how to write a fatwa At the Nadvatul Uloom , student went through scientific grooming to enhance their life skills

8. Critical Analysis The Nadvatul Uloom was close to Aligarh in terms of its approach to the British government Instead of an upfront confrontation, the Nadvatul Uloom had a cordial relationship with the government and received grant from the government Its whole focus was the empowerment of Muslims by providing them religious knowledge and a modern outlook The Nadvatul Uloom also resembled the Darul Uloom Deoband in terms of their emphasis on religious education and the development of religious scholars The Nadvatul Uloom manifested the mild version of nationalism and special effort was made to inculcate the passion of patriotism