Bahahuddin Nadwi

Bahauddeen Muhammed Jamaluddeen Nadwi (born April 22, 1951) is Muslim scholar from the state of Kerala, India. He currently serves as the Vice Chancellor for and is one of the founding members of Darul Huda Islamic University. Nadwi aims to revitalize and adapt the traditional Islamic curriculum and teaching methods to align with contemporary global circumstances. He has authored Islamic scholarship and lectured in several countries.

Early life
Nadwi was born in Kooriyad near Kottakkal in the Malappuram district of Kerala. He was born into a family with a strong tradition of scholarship and erudition. His father, Muhammad Jamaluddin, was also a scholar. His maternal grandfather, Zainuddin bin Ahmed, also known as Thenu Musliyar, was a Muslim scholar and Sufi in Kerala. In 1979, Nadwi obtained a degree in Arabic Language, specifically the degree of 'Afzal Al Ulama', from the University of Calicut. Additionally, in 1971, he received a Diploma in Arabic Language Teaching from the government of Kerala. At age 30, Nadwi went to North India with the intention of pursuing advanced education. He enrolled in Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh in 1981. He obtained a degree in 'Alimiyya' in the fields of Arabic Language and Islamic Studies in 1983. Subsequently, he pursued a master's degree in Arabic Literature at Aligarh Muslim University, completing the program in 1987. His initial foray into international education involved attending a Da'awa course at Al-Azhar University in Egypt.

Nadwi received instruction in both religious and secular subjects from Abul Hasan Al Nadwi, Shamsul Ulema E.K Aboobakar Musliyy, M.d Sayyid Tantawi (previously the rector of Al Azhar), Ali jumu’a Muh’d (previously the Grand Mufthi of Egypt), Ustaḍ Al-Aydarūs Musliyy, Kottumala Abubakar Musliyy, Muhammed Al Rabi’ Al- Hasani-Al Nadwi, and Saeedu Rahman Al Aa’zmi.

Scholarly contributions and pursuits
Nadwi co-founded and since 2009 has served as the Vice Chancellor of Darul Huda Islamic University, an Islamic education institution located in southern India. His aim is to integrate religious and secular education into a unified system. From 2003, he has been the editor-in-chief for Thelitcham Monthly, a Malayalam publication affiliated with Darul Huda Islamic University. From 1999 he has been the editor-in-chief of the monthly publication Santhushta Kudumbam Monthly. Since 2001, he has served as a member of the Board of Public Examinations for the All Kerala Islamic Educational Board (SKIMVB).

Works

 * Adabul Mufrad authored by Imam Buqari (RAA) into the Malayalam language.
 * Explanatory notes are provided for Ayyuhal Valadul Muhib, one of the works of Imam Al-Gazali.
 * The study of Fiqh-ul-Athfal.
 * Haqa'iqu Ani Thasawuf authored by Abdul Qadir Easa Al Halabi (RAA) into Malayalam.
 * Tafsir-ul-Karim in the Malayalam language.
 * Mukthar al-Akhlaq wa-Adab, which can be translated as "Selected from Ethics and Etiquette."
 * تاريخ الأدب العرب
 * إنباء المعرفين بأنباء المصنفينThe title of the book is "Inba'al Muarrifin bi Anba' ul Musannifin"

Awards

 * The Muslim 500: The World's Most Influential Muslims.
 * Muslim Star of the Year 2012 - awarded to the web portal OnIslam.net, operating from Cairo, Egypt.
 * Jaithoon TV Award 2009.
 * Faizy Pandit Talent Award - Best student of the year award presented by Jamia Nooriyya College Pattikkad.