Saviours of Islamic Spirit - Volume 4

<p>This volume presents one of the most <strong><em>influential yet often misunderstood figures in Islamic thought</em></strong>-Shah Waliullah of Delhi. Through a careful and detailed narrative it shows how he worked to <strong><em>bridge tradition and reason text and context</em></strong> while navigating the <strong><em>complex political and social conditions of twelfth-century India</em></strong>.</p><p>Shah Waliullah's role was not limited to scholarship. His efforts included <strong><em>reviving hadith sciences reconciling legal schools and explaining the wisdom behind the Shari'ah</em></strong>-all with the aim of guiding Muslims through a time of fragmentation. His writings and teachings emphasized the <strong><em>interconnectedness of transmitted knowledge and rational inquiry</em></strong> an approach that continues to hold relevance for today's readers.</p><p>With attention to his political insight and social awareness this book also explores his attempts to <strong><em>preserve the Muslim identity during a period of intense upheaval</em></strong>. The volume examines not only Shah Waliullah himself but also his family students and their lasting contributions.</p><p>For readers interested in <strong><em>Islamic reform Indo-Islamic history and the enduring balance between scholarship and activism</em></strong> this work offers a grounded and engaging study of a legacy that still shapes the religious landscape of the subcontinent.</p><p><strong><em>Essential reading for scholars educators and anyone concerned with the evolution of Islamic thought and guidance in turbulent times.</em></strong></p><p></p><p> <strong>Table of Contents</strong></p><p>Foreword</p><p> Islamic World in the Twelfth Century</p><p> India</p><p> Ancestors of Shah Waliullah</p><p> A Biographical Sketch</p><p> Reformative Endeavour of Shah Waliullah</p><p> Propagation of Hadith and Co-ordination of Hadith & Fiqh</p><p> Exposition of the Rationale of Shari'ah and Hadith</p><p> Right Guided Caliphate Izalat al-Khafa 'an Khilafat al-Khulfa</p><p> Statesmanship of Shah Waliullah during the period of Political Instability</p><p> Reformatory Endeavours a Distinctive Feature of the Shah</p><p> Sons Disciples and Eminent Contemporaries of Shah Waliullah</p><p> Writings of Shah Waliullah</p><p> Bibliography</p>