I do not read Urdu books but “Musaddas-e-Hali” is an exception; a unique poem published in 1879, it recalls a glorious Islamic past and draws lessons from its decline in India. Authored by the legendary poet Shaykh Altaf Hussain Hali (d. 1914). He was a true intellectual and regarded as an influential reformer of his era - inspiring the like of Allamah Muhammad Iqbal.
Despite difficulties with the language, I have been studying this masterpiece since the lockdown began - with the help of an audiobook, recital by Junaid Jamshed, translation in English and most importantly an explanation by my brother Raza Malik. I believe this book should be taught in universities across the globe within the curriculum of Islamic Studies due to its significant relevance to the Muslim Ummah today. I cannot recommend it highly enough especially to those within leadership.
Despite difficulties with the language, I have been studying this masterpiece since the lockdown began - with the help of an audiobook, recital by Junaid Jamshed, translation in English and most importantly an explanation by my brother Raza Malik. I believe this book should be taught in universities across the globe within the curriculum of Islamic Studies due to its significant relevance to the Muslim Ummah today. I cannot recommend it highly enough especially to those within leadership.
Please note: This recital is only from a segment of the poem. Contact me for my notes and useful resources of the full poem if you are interested in learning more.
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#Knowledge #Islam #Reform #Pakistan #India #IslamicHistory #Poetry