Syed Sulaiman Nadvi

Syed Sulaiman Nadvi (22 November 1884 – 22 November 1953) was an eminent Indian Islamic scholar, historian, and a pioneering prose writer of the Urdu language. A chief disciple of Allama Shibli Nomani, he is most celebrated for completing the monumental biographical work, Sirat-un-Nabi (Life of the Prophet), after his mentor's demise. He also co-founded the Darul Musannefin Shibli Academy in Azamgarh. Quotes Maqalat-e-Suleiman (Essays of Suleiman) The duty of history is not merely to repeat the events of the past. Rather, its true purpose is to teach the people of the present lessons from the mistakes of yesterday and to reform their moral character. Vol. 1, p. 45 Naqoosh-e-Suleimani (Impressions of Suleiman) Only that language survives which possesses the capacity to absorb good and useful words from other languages. Flexibility is the greatest indicator of a language’s vitality. p. 88 Maktubat-e-Suleiman (Letters of Suleiman) If knowledge does not teach a human being humility and meekness, then it is not true knowledge. It is merely a mental veil that deprives a person from witnessing the truth. p. 112 Ma'arif (Editorial, January 1943) In the investigation of religious issues, my approach has always been that there should be no departure from the path of the righteous predecessors regarding fundamental beliefs. However, after critically examining arguments to the best of my ability, I prefer a specific jurisprudential viewpoint based on merit. p. 12 External links Category:1884 births Category:1953 deaths Category:Islamic scholars Category:Historians from India Category:Urdu-language writers Category:Biographers from India