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'''Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi''' (born 14 October 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, mufti, writer, and trilingual translator of Urdu, Arabic, and English. He is an alumnus of [[Darul Uloom Deoband]], [[Markazul Maarif]], [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]], and [[Jamia Hamdard]]. He is the author of several books in English, Urdu, and Arabic.
'''Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi''' (born 14 October 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, [[mufti]], writer, and trilingual translator of [[Urdu]], [[Arabic]], and [[English language|English]]. He is an alumnus of [[Darul Uloom Deoband]], [[Markazul Maarif]], [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]], and [[Jamia Hamdard]]; and has written several books in English, Urdu, and Arabic.


== Early life and education ==
== Early life and education ==
Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi was born on 14 October 1979, in [[Hanswar]], Faizabad district (now [[Ambedkar Nagar district]]), Uttar Pradesh.<ref name="journal">{{cite journal |editor1-last=Qasmi|editor1-first=M. Burhanuddin|title=Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili makes waves|url=https://archive.org/details/eastern-crescent-oct-2013-muhammadullah |journal=Eastern Crescent|date=October 2013| volume=8 |issue=10|page=37–38|publisher=Makrash Media & Publication Pvt|location=[[Jogeshwari]], Mumbai|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Abbāsi">{{cite book|last=Abbasi|first= Ibn al-Hasan|title= Yādgār-e-Zamāna Shakhsiyyāt Ka Ahwāl-e-Mutāla'a|trans-title=Study life of memorable personalities|url=https://archive.org/details/yaadgar-e-zamana-shakhsiyyat-ka-ahwaal-e-mutalaa|publisher=Majlis Turāth al-Islam|location=[[Karachi]]|edition=1st|date=October 2020|page=621|language=ur}}</ref>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=621}} His father, Abdul Salam Muztar Hanswari (1924–2022), was a physician, Quran reciter, poet, and authorized disciple of Abdul Halim Jaunpuri.<ref name="Amīn">{{Cite web|url=https://qindeelonline.com/dr-mufti-muhammadullah-qasmi-by-ruhul-amin/|title=Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi: Biographical Sketch |last1=Amīn|first1=Muhammad Rūhul|date=November 23, 2022|access-date=16 February 2024|website=Qindeel Online|language=ur}}</ref>
Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi was born on 14 October 1979 in [[Hanswar]], Faizabad district (now [[Ambedkar Nagar district]]), [[Uttar Pradesh]], India.<ref name="journal">{{cite journal |editor1-last=Qasmi|editor1-first=M. Burhanuddin|title=Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili makes waves|url=https://archive.org/details/eastern-crescent-oct-2013-muhammadullah |journal=Eastern Crescent|date=October 2013| volume=8 |issue=10|pages=37–38|publisher=Makrash Media & Publication Pvt|location=[[Jogeshwari]], Mumbai|language=en}}</ref><ref name="Abbāsi">{{cite book|last=Abbasi|first= Ibn al-Hasan|title= Yādgār-e-Zamāna Shakhsiyyāt Ka Ahwāl-e-Mutāla'a|trans-title=Study life of memorable personalities|url=https://archive.org/details/yaadgar-e-zamana-shakhsiyyat-ka-ahwaal-e-mutalaa|publisher=Majlis Turāth al-Islam|location=[[Karachi]]|edition=1st|date=October 2020|page=621|language=ur}}</ref>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=621}} His father Abdul Salam Muztar Hanswari (1924–2022) was a physician, [[Quran reciter]], poet, and authorized disciple of Abdul Halim Jaunpuri.<ref name="Amīn">{{Cite web |last1=Amīn |first1=Muhammad Rūhul |date=November 23, 2022 |title=Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi: Biographical Sketch |url=https://qindeelonline.com/dr-mufti-muhammadullah-qasmi-by-ruhul-amin/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221128164013/https://qindeelonline.com/dr-mufti-muhammadullah-qasmi-by-ruhul-amin/ |archive-date=28 November 2022 |access-date=16 February 2024 |website=Qindeel Online |language=ur}}</ref>


Qasmi received his early education from his parents and at Madrasah Ishā'at-ul-Uloom in Hanswar. He studied Arabic at Madrasa Anwar-ul-Uloom, [[Bhulepur]]. In 1995, he enrolled in [[Darul Uloom Deoband]] in the sixth grade of Arabic, and in 1997, he graduated from there with distinction. In 1998 and 1999, respectively, he completed Arabic literature and [[Mufti|Ifta]] courses from Darul Uloom Deoband. He studied ''[[Sahih al-Bukhari]]'' with [[Naseer Ahmad Khan (scholar)|Naseer Ahmad Khan]], ''Qawā'id al-Fiqh'' with [[Nizamuddin Azami]] in Ifta, and Arabic literature with [[Noor Alam Khalil Amini]].<ref name="Amīn"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=621, 623–624}}
Qasmi received his early education from his parents and at Madrasah Ishā'at-ul-Uloom in Hanswar, and he studied Arabic at Madrasa Anwar-ul-Uloom in [[Bhulepur]]. In 1995, he enrolled in [[Darul Uloom Deoband]] in the sixth grade of Arabic and in 1997, he graduated with distinction. In 1998 and 1999, respectively, he completed courses in Arabic literature and [[Mufti|Ifta]] at Darul Uloom Deoband. He studied ''[[Sahih al-Bukhari]]'' with [[Naseer Ahmad Khan (scholar)|Naseer Ahmad Khan]], ''Qawā'id al-Fiqh'' with [[Nizamuddin Azami]] in Ifta, and Arabic literature with [[Noor Alam Khalil Amini]].<ref name="Amīn"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=621, 623–624}}


After completing his education from Darul Uloom Deoband, Qasmi did his [[Diploma]] in English Language and Literature from the [[Markazul Maarif]] in New Delhi and Mumbai in 2000 and 2001.<ref name="Amīn"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=625–626}} In 2006 and 2008, he did his [[B.A.]] in Arabic with English and Political Science from [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], New Delhi. At the same time, he did a diploma in functional Arabic from the [[National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language]] in New Delhi, and from there, he did a diploma in English teaching in 2009.<ref name="journal"/>
After completing his education at Darul Uloom Deoband, Qasmi studied for a [[diploma]] in English language and literature at the [[Markazul Maarif]] in New Delhi and Mumbai in 2000 and 2001.<ref name="Amīn"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=625–626}} In 2006 and 2008, he studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic with English and political science at [[Jamia Millia Islamia]], New Delhi. At the same time, he studied for a diploma in functional Arabic from the [[National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language]] in New Delhi, from where he also studied for a diploma in English teaching in 2009.<ref name="journal"/>


In 2009 and 2010, he did his MA (Islamic Studies) from Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi, and in 2010, his Diploma in [[Journalism]] and [[Mass communication|Mass Communication]] from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]], Hyderabad. He also passed the [[National Eligibility Test|NET]] and [[Research fellowships in India#Junior Research Fellowship|JRF]] examinations twice in two different subjects from the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], New Delhi, in 2009 and 2010. After that, he did his [[M.A.]] in English from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, in 2012 and 2013.<ref name="journal"/> In 2018, he submitted his thesis on Islamic studies entitled The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh: A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges to the Department of Islamic Studies, Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, under the supervision of Ishtiyaque Danish<ref name="Amīn"/><ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Ullah |first=Mohammed |title=The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges |publisher=Centre for Federal Studies, [[Jamia Hamdard]] |year=2018 |page= |location=India |language=en |hdl=10603/326073 |degree=PhD}}</ref> and received his Ph.D. in January 2019.{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=627–628}}
In 2009 and 2010, Qasmi completed a masters degree in Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. In 2010, he received his diploma in journalism and mass communication from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]], Hyderabad. He also passed the [[National Eligibility Test]] (NET) and [[Research fellowships in India#Junior Research Fellowship|Research Fellowship]] (RF) examinations twice in two subjects at the [[University Grants Commission (India)|University Grants Commission]], New Delhi, in 2009 and 2010. After that, he studied for a Master of Arts (MA) in English at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, in 2012 and 2013.<ref name="journal"/> In 2018, he submitted his thesis on Islamic studies that is entitled "The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh: A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges" to the Department of Islamic Studies at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, under the supervision of Ishtiyaque Danish<ref name="Amīn"/><ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Ullah |first=Mohammed |title=The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges |publisher=Centre for Federal Studies, [[Jamia Hamdard]] |year=2018 |page= |location=India |language=en |hdl=10603/326073 |degree=PhD}}</ref> and received his PhD in January 2019.{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|pp=627–628}}


== Career ==
== Career ==
Qasmi is the web editor for the official websites of Darul Uloom Deoband and [[Darulifta-Deoband.com]], as well as the coordinator for Darul Uloom Deoband's Internet and Online Fatwa sections.<ref name="Amīn"/><ref name="Khalili">{{Cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Muhammadullah |url=https://archive.org/details/darul-uloom-deob-ki-jamey-wa-mukhtasar-tareekh-edition-2|title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jame O Mukhtasar Tareekh |publisher=[[Shaikhul Hind Academy]] |edition=3rd|date= October 2020 |location=India |language=ur|page=792|oclc=1345466013}}</ref><ref name="book" >{{cite book |last1=Ahmad|first1=Muhammad Aftab|last2=Adil|first2=Muhammad Qāsim|title=Al-Hin Wal-Arab: Thaqāfatan wa hadāratan |publisher= Markazi Publications|location=Jogabai, Jamia Nagar, [[New Delhi]] |pages=16 |edition=2021 |language=ar |chapter=Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Qasmi|chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/al-hind-wal-arab-thaqafah-wa-hazarah}}</ref><ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Millat Times |date=2019-10-02 |title=MMERC’s Establishment and 25 Years of Path Breaking Journey |url=https://millattimes.com/mmercs-establishment-and-25-years-of-path-breaking-journey/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Millat Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He also has a bilingual academic and literary website, Deoband Online. Prior to joining Darul Uloom Deoband, he worked at [[Markazul Maarif]] in Mumbai, where he taught English, conducted research, and provided management services for almost three years.<ref name="Amīn"/>
Qasmi is the editor for the official websites of [[Darul Uloom Deoband]] and [[Darulifta-Deoband.com]], and the coordinator of Darul Uloom Deoband's Internet and Online Fatwa sections.<ref name="Amīn"/><ref name="Khalili">{{Cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Muhammadullah |url=https://archive.org/details/darul-uloom-deob-ki-jamey-wa-mukhtasar-tareekh-edition-2|title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jame O Mukhtasar Tareekh |publisher=[[Shaikhul Hind Academy]] |edition=3rd|date= October 2020 |location=India |language=ur|page=792|oclc=1345466013}}</ref><ref name="book" >{{cite book |last1=Ahmad|first1=Muhammad Aftab|last2=Adil|first2=Muhammad Qāsim|title=Al-Hin Wal-Arab: Thaqāfatan wa hadāratan |publisher= Markazi Publications|location=Jogabai, Jamia Nagar, [[New Delhi]] |pages=16 |edition=2021 |language=ar |chapter=Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Qasmi|date=2021 |chapter-url=https://archive.org/details/al-hind-wal-arab-thaqafah-wa-hazarah}}</ref><ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Millat Times |date=2019-10-02 |title=MMERC's Establishment and 25 Years of Path Breaking Journey |url=https://millattimes.com/mmercs-establishment-and-25-years-of-path-breaking-journey/ |access-date=2024-02-16 |website=Millat Times |language=en-US}}</ref> He also has a bilingual academic-and-literary website called Deoband Online. Prior to joining Darul Uloom Deoband, Qasmi worked at [[Markazul Maarif]] in Mumbai, where he taught English, conducted research, and provided management services for almost three years.<ref name="Amīn"/>


== Literary works ==
== Literary works ==
Qasmi's thesis and essay writing had already started in 1993.<ref name="Nāyāb" >{{cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Nayab Hasan |title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama|trans-title=Journalistic scenario of Darul Uloom Deoband|url=https://archive.org/details/DarulUloomDeobandKaSahafatiManzarNamah |pages=317–319|edition=first|date=2013 |language=ur}}</ref> Since his student days, his articles have been published in various magazines and journals, and he has been associated with the editorial boards of various magazines.<ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref name="Amīn"/> During his stay at [[Markazul Maarif]] in Mumbai, he also received training in English essay writing and journalism from the famous German novelist and journalist [[Ilija Trojanow]].<ref name="Amīn"/>
Qasmi began writing theses and essays in 1993.<ref name="Nāyāb" >{{cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Nayab Hasan |title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama|trans-title=Journalistic scenario of Darul Uloom Deoband|url=https://archive.org/details/DarulUloomDeobandKaSahafatiManzarNamah |pages=317–319|edition=first|date=2013 |language=ur}}</ref> Since his student days, his articles have been published in magazines and journals, and he has been associated with the editorial boards of magazines.<ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref name="Amīn"/> During his stay at [[Markazul Maarif]] in Mumbai, he received training in English essay writing and journalism from the German novelist and journalist [[Ilija Trojanow]].<ref name="Amīn"/>

=== Views ===
=== Views ===
According to Qasmi, "As [[Islam]] is a comprehensive religion, its education system is also comprehensive. It includes all kinds of sciences and arts that are beneficial for human beings in this world and hereafter. Islam does not encourage such things that seem to be sciences, but they are based on ignorance and useless or even harmful for human beings. Thus, Islam classifies the useful sciences from the useless and harmful ones. Islam gave every science its due position and importance so that people can benefit from them as per their importance and need."<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aafi |first=Aaqib Anjum |date=6 November 2021 |title=Traditional Curriculums’ New Significance |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/11/06/traditional-curriculums-new-significance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107061835/https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/11/06/traditional-curriculums-new-significance/ |archive-date=7 November 2021 |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=[[Kashmir Observer]] |language=en-US}}</ref>
According to Qasmi: <blockquote>As Islam is a comprehensive religion, its education system is also comprehensive. It includes all kinds of sciences and arts that are beneficial for human beings in this world and hereafter. Islam does not encourage such things that seem to be sciences, but they are based on ignorance and useless or even harmful for human beings. Thus, Islam classifies the useful sciences from the useless and harmful ones. Islam gave every science its due position and importance so that people can benefit from them as per their importance and need.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Aafi |first=Aaqib Anjum |date=6 November 2021 |title=Traditional Curriculums' New Significance |url=https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/11/06/traditional-curriculums-new-significance/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211107061835/https://kashmirobserver.net/2021/11/06/traditional-curriculums-new-significance/ |archive-date=7 November 2021 |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=[[Kashmir Observer]] |language=en-US}}</ref></blockquote>


=== Books ===
=== Books ===
Qasmi has published many works in Urdu and English; he has also translated many books from Urdu to English, Arabic, or English to Urdu. Some of his works include:<ref name="Amīn"/><ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref name="journal"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=621}}
Qasmi has published works in Urdu and English; he has also translated books to and from Urdu, English, and Arabic. Some of his works include:<ref name="Amīn"/><ref name="Nāyāb"/><ref name="journal"/>{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=621}}
* ''Shama’il an-Nabi'' (compilation of his father's Poetry collection)
* ''Shama’il an-Nabi'' (compilation of his father's Poetry collection)
* ''Madrasa Education: Its Strength and Weakness''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salim |first=Saquib |date=9 September 2022 |title=Ulema didn’t forbid modern education in madrasa |url=https://www.awazthevoice.in/education-news/ulema-didn-t-forbid-modern-education-in-madrasa-15444.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909031426/https://www.awazthevoice.in/education-news/ulema-didn-t-forbid-modern-education-in-madrasa-15444.html |archive-date=9 September 2022 |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=Awaz – The Voice |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Madrasa Education: Its Strength and Weakness''<ref>{{Cite web |last=Salim |first=Saquib |date=9 September 2022 |title=Ulema didn't forbid modern education in madrasa |url=https://www.awazthevoice.in/education-news/ulema-didn-t-forbid-modern-education-in-madrasa-15444.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909031426/https://www.awazthevoice.in/education-news/ulema-didn-t-forbid-modern-education-in-madrasa-15444.html |archive-date=9 September 2022 |access-date=7 April 2024 |website=Awaz – The Voice |language=en}}</ref>
* ''Islamic Speeches'' (in two volumes)
* ''Islamic Speeches'' (in two volumes)
* ''Ulama, Post-Madrasa Education, Muslim Youth and Contemporary Challenges''
* ''Ulama, Post-Madrasa Education, Muslim Youth and Contemporary Challenges''
* ''Silk Latter Movement'' (English translation of the book "Tehreek-e-Reshmi Roomāl" by [[Muhammad Miyan Deobandi]].)
* ''Silk Latter Movement'' (English translation of the book "Tehreek-e-Reshmi Roomāl" by [[Muhammad Miyan Deobandi]].)
* ''Fighi Decisions and Resolutions of Idarat al-Mabahid al-Fiqhiyyah''
* ''Fighi Decisions and Resolutions of Idarat al-Mabahis al-Fiqhiyyah''
* ''Fatwas for America, Part Two''
* ''Fatwas for America, Part Two''
* ''Thamarat-ul-Aqāid'' (English and Arabic translation of the book "Samrat al-Aqāid" by Sameeruddin Qasmi)
* ''Thamarat-ul-Aqāid'' (English and Arabic translation of the book "Samrat al-Aqāid" by [[Sameeruddin Qasmi]])
* ''Fatāwā Ulama-e-Hind'' (English translation of Fatawa Ulama-e-Hind compiled by Aneesur Rahman Qasmi)
* ''Fatāwā Ulama-e-Hind'' (English translation of Fatawa Ulama-e-Hind compiled by Aneesur Rahman Qasmi)
* ''Majmoo'a-e-Ash'ār o Ghazaliyyāt'' (His poetry collection)
* ''Majmoo'a-e-Ash'ār o Ghazaliyyāt'' (His poetry collection)
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Maulana, Mufti
Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi
Born (1979-10-14) 14 October 1979 (age 45)
Hanswar, Faizabad district (now Ambedkar Nagar district), Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Occupation(s)Islamic scholar, mufti, and writer
Academic background
EducationAalimiyyah, Double M.A., PhD
Alma mater
Academic advisorsNaseer Ahmad Khan, Nizamuddin Azami, Noor Alam Khalil Amini, Ishtiyaque Danish
Academic work
Main interestsFiqh, Islamic studies, translation
Notable works
  • Madrasa Education: Its Strength and Weakness
  • Ulama, Post-Madrasa Education, Muslim Youth and Contemporary Challenges
  • Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jāmi' O Mukhtasar Tareekh (Urdu)

Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi (born 14 October 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, mufti, writer, and trilingual translator of Urdu, Arabic, and English. He is an alumnus of Darul Uloom Deoband, Markazul Maarif, Jamia Millia Islamia, Maulana Azad National Urdu University, and Jamia Hamdard; and has written several books in English, Urdu, and Arabic.

Early life and education

[edit]

Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi was born on 14 October 1979 in Hanswar, Faizabad district (now Ambedkar Nagar district), Uttar Pradesh, India.[1][2][3] His father Abdul Salam Muztar Hanswari (1924–2022) was a physician, Quran reciter, poet, and authorized disciple of Abdul Halim Jaunpuri.[4]

Qasmi received his early education from his parents and at Madrasah Ishā'at-ul-Uloom in Hanswar, and he studied Arabic at Madrasa Anwar-ul-Uloom in Bhulepur. In 1995, he enrolled in Darul Uloom Deoband in the sixth grade of Arabic and in 1997, he graduated with distinction. In 1998 and 1999, respectively, he completed courses in Arabic literature and Ifta at Darul Uloom Deoband. He studied Sahih al-Bukhari with Naseer Ahmad Khan, Qawā'id al-Fiqh with Nizamuddin Azami in Ifta, and Arabic literature with Noor Alam Khalil Amini.[4][5]

After completing his education at Darul Uloom Deoband, Qasmi studied for a diploma in English language and literature at the Markazul Maarif in New Delhi and Mumbai in 2000 and 2001.[4][6] In 2006 and 2008, he studied for a Bachelor of Arts in Arabic with English and political science at Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi. At the same time, he studied for a diploma in functional Arabic from the National Council for Promotion of Urdu Language in New Delhi, from where he also studied for a diploma in English teaching in 2009.[1]

In 2009 and 2010, Qasmi completed a masters degree in Islamic Studies at Jamia Millia Islamia, Delhi. In 2010, he received his diploma in journalism and mass communication from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad. He also passed the National Eligibility Test (NET) and Research Fellowship (RF) examinations twice in two subjects at the University Grants Commission, New Delhi, in 2009 and 2010. After that, he studied for a Master of Arts (MA) in English at Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad, in 2012 and 2013.[1] In 2018, he submitted his thesis on Islamic studies that is entitled "The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh: A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges" to the Department of Islamic Studies at Jamia Hamdard, New Delhi, under the supervision of Ishtiyaque Danish[4][7] and received his PhD in January 2019.[8]

Career

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Qasmi is the editor for the official websites of Darul Uloom Deoband and Darulifta-Deoband.com, and the coordinator of Darul Uloom Deoband's Internet and Online Fatwa sections.[4][9][10][11][12] He also has a bilingual academic-and-literary website called Deoband Online. Prior to joining Darul Uloom Deoband, Qasmi worked at Markazul Maarif in Mumbai, where he taught English, conducted research, and provided management services for almost three years.[4]

Literary works

[edit]

Qasmi began writing theses and essays in 1993.[11] Since his student days, his articles have been published in magazines and journals, and he has been associated with the editorial boards of magazines.[11][4] During his stay at Markazul Maarif in Mumbai, he received training in English essay writing and journalism from the German novelist and journalist Ilija Trojanow.[4]

Views

[edit]

According to Qasmi:

As Islam is a comprehensive religion, its education system is also comprehensive. It includes all kinds of sciences and arts that are beneficial for human beings in this world and hereafter. Islam does not encourage such things that seem to be sciences, but they are based on ignorance and useless or even harmful for human beings. Thus, Islam classifies the useful sciences from the useless and harmful ones. Islam gave every science its due position and importance so that people can benefit from them as per their importance and need.[13]

Books

[edit]

Qasmi has published works in Urdu and English; he has also translated books to and from Urdu, English, and Arabic. Some of his works include:[4][11][1][3]

  • Shama’il an-Nabi (compilation of his father's Poetry collection)
  • Madrasa Education: Its Strength and Weakness[14]
  • Islamic Speeches (in two volumes)
  • Ulama, Post-Madrasa Education, Muslim Youth and Contemporary Challenges
  • Silk Latter Movement (English translation of the book "Tehreek-e-Reshmi Roomāl" by Muhammad Miyan Deobandi.)
  • Fighi Decisions and Resolutions of Idarat al-Mabahis al-Fiqhiyyah
  • Fatwas for America, Part Two
  • Thamarat-ul-Aqāid (English and Arabic translation of the book "Samrat al-Aqāid" by Sameeruddin Qasmi)
  • Fatāwā Ulama-e-Hind (English translation of Fatawa Ulama-e-Hind compiled by Aneesur Rahman Qasmi)
  • Majmoo'a-e-Ash'ār o Ghazaliyyāt (His poetry collection)
  • Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jāmi' O Mukhtasar Tareekh (Urdu)[15][16][17]
  • Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Itihās (Hindi)[18]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d Qasmi, M. Burhanuddin, ed. (October 2013). "Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili makes waves". Eastern Crescent. 8 (10). Jogeshwari, Mumbai: Makrash Media & Publication Pvt: 37–38.
  2. ^ Abbasi, Ibn al-Hasan (October 2020). Yādgār-e-Zamāna Shakhsiyyāt Ka Ahwāl-e-Mutāla'a [Study life of memorable personalities] (in Urdu) (1st ed.). Karachi: Majlis Turāth al-Islam. p. 621.
  3. ^ a b Abbasi 2020, p. 621.
  4. ^ a b c d e f g h i Amīn, Muhammad Rūhul (23 November 2022). "Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi: Biographical Sketch". Qindeel Online (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 28 November 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  5. ^ Abbasi 2020, pp. 621, 623–624.
  6. ^ Abbasi 2020, pp. 625–626.
  7. ^ Ullah, Mohammed (2018). The Contribution of Deoband School to Hanafi Fiqh A Study of Its Response to Modern Issues and Challenges (PhD thesis). India: Centre for Federal Studies, Jamia Hamdard. hdl:10603/326073.
  8. ^ Abbasi 2020, pp. 627–628.
  9. ^ Qasmi, Muhammadullah (October 2020). Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jame O Mukhtasar Tareekh (in Urdu) (3rd ed.). India: Shaikhul Hind Academy. p. 792. OCLC 1345466013.
  10. ^ Ahmad, Muhammad Aftab; Adil, Muhammad Qāsim (2021). "Dr. Mufti Muhammadullah Qasmi". Al-Hin Wal-Arab: Thaqāfatan wa hadāratan (in Arabic) (2021 ed.). Jogabai, Jamia Nagar, New Delhi: Markazi Publications. p. 16.
  11. ^ a b c d Qasmi, Nayab Hasan (2013). Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama [Journalistic scenario of Darul Uloom Deoband] (in Urdu) (first ed.). pp. 317–319.
  12. ^ Staff, Millat Times (2 October 2019). "MMERC's Establishment and 25 Years of Path Breaking Journey". Millat Times. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
  13. ^ Aafi, Aaqib Anjum (6 November 2021). "Traditional Curriculums' New Significance". Kashmir Observer. Archived from the original on 7 November 2021. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  14. ^ Salim, Saquib (9 September 2022). "Ulema didn't forbid modern education in madrasa". Awaz – The Voice. Archived from the original on 9 September 2022. Retrieved 7 April 2024.
  15. ^ Akhtar, Muhammad Naveed (2022). "Darul Ulum Deoband: Preserving Religious And Cultural Integrity Of South Asian Muslims Through Structural And Strategic Innovations". Hamdard Islamicus. 45 (3): 84. doi:10.57144/hi.v45i3.326. ISSN 0250-7196. S2CID 252890505. Archived from the original on 9 December 2022. Retrieved 26 December 2023.
  16. ^ Ukashah, Abu (2019). Tareekh ke Qatil (PDF) (in Urdu). Hyderabad, India: Faran Publications. OCLC 1106138522.
  17. ^ Qasmi, Abu Hisham (2019). Tareekh Ke Qatil Haqaeq Ke Aaine Mein (PDF) (in Urdu). India: Kutubkhana Deoband.
  18. ^ "दारुल उलूम देवबंद का इतिहास". darululoom-deoband.com (in Urdu). 21 June 2022. Retrieved 16 February 2024.
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