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 Established in 1894 Kanpur ("Organization of Scholars")  Ashraf Ali Thanwi,  Mahmud-ul-Hasan  Shibli Nomani  Nadwa was shifted to Lucknow in 1898 (from Kanpur) and updated the Islamic curricula with modern sciences, vocational training etc 2

o British Civilization dominance o To counter Christian missionaries o Opposition against the Western Education o To bridge the gap between the old and the new o Failure of Arabic Institutions o Deficiencies in syllabus of Dar-ul-Uloom Deoband o Introduction of Modern Requirements o Protection of Spiritual Learning 3

 Two Nation Theory-As a Concept, Strategy & Ideology  “There was a common view that there was three main distinct tendencies prevailed among Muslims; the first was that of Deoband, pro-religious and anti-English; the 2nd tendency was that of Ali Garh, pro-English and anti- Congress and the third tendency was that of Nadwah, pro- British, anti-Ali Garh and anti-Deoband.”  The purpose was to bridge the gap b/w modern and orthodox group 4

o The Present educational system and needs a reform. o Representative of all the Islamic Institutions (Madaaris) o A Federation of Madaaris should be formed so that all the madaaris should come under one umbrella o Mainstreaming of Madaras o Nadwatul-Uloom will keep an eye on the activities of the branches o Curriculum reform 5

o Popularity of Al-Nadwa o Basis of intellectuals o Expansion of Muslim press o Blend of Old and New o Rightful Place to Arabic language o Interaction with the Muslim world o Causes behind the Muslim decline o Answers to Islamic History 6

o Translation of Quran in English Language o To allow the Friday Prayers o To counter Shuddhi movement o Islamic law of inheritance o Introduction of religious education o Holding of an exhibition o Galaxy of scholars 7

 Synthesis of Aligrah and Deoband  Attracted Modern Education  Provided Prominent leadership  Charged Youth,at the time of Muslim league formation 8

 Bridge the gap b/w religion and modernism  Create a new mould of educational system by body of Ulema  Produced Finest Islamic literature: 9