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The Mystical Legacy of Shah Niaz Ahmad Barelvi: A Comprehensive Study of His Life, works, and the Philosophy of Wahdat al-Wujūd Razia Sultana
LECTURES: Journal of Islamic and Education Studies Vol. 5 No. 1 (2026): Progressive Islamic and Education Studies
Publisher : Perkumpulan Dosen Fakultas Agama Islam Indramayu

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.58355/lectures.v5i1.196

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Hazrat Shah Niaz Ahmad Barelvi (1742–1834) was a distinguished Sufi saint, poet, and scholar of the Indian subcontinent, and the founder of the Niazi Sufi Order. Associated with the Chishti, Qadiri, Nizami, Sabri, and Naqshbandi orders, he played a vital role in preserving and transmitting the spiritual heritage of Sufism during the eighteenth century. His khanqah in Bareilly emerged as a beacon of spiritual enlightenment and religious tolerance, attracting seekers from diverse backgrounds, including Hindus and Muslims, from across the subcontinent and beyond. A prolific writer and poet, Shah Niaz authored numerous works in Arabic, Persian and Urdu covering both exoteric and esoteric sciences. His poetry, infused with themes of divine love (ishq) and Wahdat al-Wujud (Unity of Being), represents one of the finest expressions of mystical thought in South Asia. This article highlights his life, lineage, spiritual training, writings, and his unique contribution to Sufi philosophy and literature.
An Introductory Study of Shibli Nomani’s Life and His Major Contributions to Islamic Literature Razia Sultana
AL-IKHSAN: Interdisciplinary Journal of Islamic Studies Vol. 4 No. 1 (2026): Development of Contemporary Islamic Studies
Publisher : Penerbit Hellow Pustaka

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.61166/ikhsan.v4i1.154

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Maulana Shibli Nomani (1857–1914) stands among the most influential Muslim scholars, historians, and literary figures of modern South Asia. His intellectual journey, from his formative years in Azamgarh to his academic maturity in Aligarh, Hyderabad, and Nadwatul Ulama reflects the complex cultural, political, and educational transformations of the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. This paper presents a comprehensive study of Shibli’s life, tracing his early upbringing, his exposure to traditional Islamic scholarship, and his engagement with modern educational reform. It examines his multifaceted contributions as a historian, biographer, theologian, with particular emphasis on his major works such as Al-Mamun, Seerat-un-Nu‘man, Al-Farooq, Aurangzeb Alamgir par Ek Nazar, Ilm-ul-Kalam, and his magnum opus Seerat-un-Nabi. The study also explores Shibli Nomani’s role in shaping the ideological foundations of Nadwatul Ulama and founding the Darul-Musannefin Shibli Academy. The analysis highlights his methodological innovations, critical historiographical approach, and his attempts to harmonize classical Islamic scholarship with the intellectual challenges of the modern age. Through this comprehensive discussion, the paper underscores the enduring significance of Shibli Nomani’s intellectual legacy in the fields of Islamic history, scholastic philosophy, biographies of muslim heroes etc.
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