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Academy of Islamic Research & Publication (AIRP) is an Islamic research and publication institute located in Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama. It is one of the 3 boards related to research and publication of Nadwatul Ulama. It was established in 1959 with the initiative of some scholars of Nadwatul Ulama including Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi. Its aim and objective is to re-acquaint the modern educated classes who have drifted away from Islamic values, with the appeal, characteristics, excellence of Islam. Membership of this academy is open to all. According to Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi, it has published 328 books since its inception till 2009. Apart from explaining in simple language, these books highlight the basic teachings of Islam, social customs, manners, religious rituals, festivals of Muslims etc. and major contributions of Islam.

Description
Since its inception in 1959, this institution has brought several acceptable publications in various languages ​​to the modern educated people so that they can have a proper understanding of the teachings of Islam. The journey of this institution started with the publication of the booklet "Naya Toofan Aur Uska Muqabla" written by Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi. In this booklet, the distance of modern educated people from the teachings of Islam and the level of ignorance about Islamic Aqidah, Amal etc. has been depicted and gradually as a result of this, the bond of modern educated people with Islam has been loosened. This booklet has been published and accepted in three languages, Arabic, Urdu and English. Since then this institution started publishing many important books. Among them, several editions of a significant number of books have also been published. These books have been able to attract the attention of educated people. Among the authors of these books are leading academics whose works and books are widely acclaimed everywhere. Books on Tafsir, Hadith, Fiqh, Secrets of Sharia Law, History of Islam, Islamic Studies and Thoughts, Islamic Culture, Comparative Analysis of Islamic and Non-Islamic Perspectives, History of Da'wa Tours in Muslim Countries, Da'wa Lectures and other such topics are published. The name of this institution in urdu is "Majlis-e-Tahqiqat-o-Nashriyat-e-Islam", in Arabic "Al Majmaul Islami Al Ilmi". There is an independent council for the management of the institution and for the consideration, planning and overall action of its essentials. A significant number of Islamic thinkers and educated circles and writers-researchers of the country are involved with this.

Notable publications

 * Glory of Iqbal: This book is written by Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi to introduce the poet Muhammad Iqbal to the Arab world. It was first published in Arabic language as Rawa-e Iqbal. It was translated into Urdu by Shams Tabriz Khan as Nuqoosh-i Iqbal.
 * Muslims in India: Originally written in Arabic as Al Muslimun fil Hind by Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi. It is a historical illustration of Indian Muslims and their religious, educational, and cultural struggle.

History
In 1857, Indian Muslims organized the Sepoy Mutiny to gain independence from British rule. After their defeat in this rebellion, several scholars, led by Qasim Nanautavi, established Darul Uloom Deoband on May 30, 1866, as an educational institution. Mahmud Deobandi was its first teacher, and Mahmud Hasan Deobandi was its first student. Mahmud Hasan Deobandi later became the principal of Darul Uloom Deoband and made vigorous efforts to organize an armed rebellion against British rule through his students. He founded several organizations, including Samratut Tarbiyat, Jamaatul Ansar, and Nazratul Ma'arif Al-Qur'aniyyah. However, after his Silk Letter Movement was exposed, he was imprisoned in Malta. Meanwhile, his students formed Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind in India. After his release, he returned to India and took on the responsibility of leading Jamiat, but he passed away only one month later. Jamiat then participated in the anti-British movement alongside the Khilafat movement and the Indian National Congress. Later, Hussain Ahmed Madani became the president of Jamiat. Under the leadership of Shabbir Ahmad Usmani, Jamiat split into Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam on July 11, 1945, to support the Pakistan movement. Their ideological mentor was another student of Darul Uloom Deoband, Ashraf Ali Thanwi. Under the direction of Mufti Mehmood, the President of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam, a proposal was passed on March 22, 1971, in support of the independence of Bangladesh from West Pakistan. This led to a split of Jamiat from West Pakistan. In January 1974, the first-ever conference of Ulama was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, which was organized by Darul Uloom Madania. At this conference, Tajammul Ali Jalalabadi was appointed as the chairman and Shah Ahraaruz Zaman Habiganji was appointed as the general secretary, and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh was formed. In 2001, there was disagreement within the party about joining the four-party alliance under the leadership of BNP. As a result, Farid Uddin Masood broke away and formed Bangladesh Jamiyatul Ulama in 2014. On September 6, 2014, Farid Uddin Masood was elected president in a meeting of more than 400 scholars at the Diploma Engineers Institute auditorium in Dhaka.

Fatwa of Peace for Humanity
In 2016, the Bangladesh Jamiyatul Ulama initiated a fatwa against terrorism and extremism in the name of Islam, under the leadership of Farid Uddin Masud. The fatwa, which includes ten questions and answers over 32 pages, was unanimously agreed upon by a hundred thousand muftis, scholars, and imams. It declared terrorism and suicide attacks forbidden in Islam, in response to the rise of violent extremism in Bangladesh and worldwide. The fatwa has received extensive coverage in national and international media, with the signatures of the scholars compiled in 30 volumes, including a significant number of female scholars. It has gained considerable prominence in Bangladesh, shared with national and international organizations, such as the Prime Minister, the President, the United Nations, and the OIC. Additionally, it has been utilized in branding efforts to combat terrorism in Bangladesh.

Common khutba
The organization has criticized the government's proposal to introduce a common Friday sermon (khutba) in all mosques throughout the country. The organization argues that this proposal would diminish the autonomy of individual mosques and violate the rights of religious leaders to express their own opinions and views during sermons. Furthermore, it expresses concern that a common khutba could be used to promote a particular political agenda or ideology, leading to further divisions and tensions within the Muslim community. As a result, the organization is calling on the government to respect Bangladesh's religious freedom and diversity and to refrain from interfering in the affairs of mosques and religious institutions.

Ideology
The goal and objective of Bangladesh Jamiyatul Ulama is to establish and promote the practice of faith, worship, muamalat (transactions), social norms, and ethical values in every aspect of society. To achieve this, it has defined three key areas of work, namely:


 * 1) Dawah (propagation of faith)
 * 2) Taleem (education)
 * 3) Infaq fi sabilillah (spending in the way of Allah)

Background
The origins of Idarat al-Mabahith al-Fiqhiya can be traced back to the need to address new issues and challenges that arose with the scientific explosion and rapid developments in various fields such as sociology, economy, medicine, politics, and trade. With the classification of knowledge into different disciplines and branches, it became increasingly difficult for a single individual to excel in all the necessary disciplines required for deducing rulings from religious sources. As a result, a method of collective thinking was adopted to discuss these issues and arrive at a Shariah judgment in accordance with established principles and rules of Islamic law. This was achieved through the mutual consultation and cooperation of jurists and scholars.

In 1970, Muhammad Miyan Deobandi established Idarat al-Mabahith al-Fiqhiya under the Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind to fulfill this need. Initially, he served as the director of this center. He would draft solutions for various Fiqh problems that arose, and send them to the Ulama for review before publishing his results in Al Jamiat. Through this process, he successfully resolved several significant issues, including the development of regulations for the Moon Sighting Committee based on Hanafi Fiqh. The institution comprised a distinguished group of Islamic scholars and jurists who were well-versed in Hadith, Fiqh, and other disciplines of Islamic sciences. However, after his death, the institution's activities came to a standstill. In 1990, Jamiat president Asad Madani made the decision to revive the center. Since then, the institute has organized 15 national seminars until 2019.

Objectives
The Idarat has multiple objectives, including finding solutions for economic problems and recent developments in accordance with Islamic frameworks, issuing collective Fatwas to solve problems for Muslims in India, bridging gaps between scholars, conducting collective research to find solutions to modern developments and issues, promoting contemporary scholars views, encouraging talented youth, and organizing seminars and meetings to discuss Fiqhi issues.

Approach
The Idarat al-Mabaith al-Fiqhiya follows a clear and strong method in dealing with modern issues. They consult Ulama to assist in selecting new topics, arrange detailed questions, and prepare a list of Islamic scholars and experts. Research papers are collected and presented at seminars where participants present their views. A committee of Ulama formulates appropriate resolutions, which are discussed and objections are raised in the final session. The final decisions are published and sent to members and announced in newspapers, magazines, and journals. While the decisions are not considered binding, they are supported by the majority of Ulama.

Seminars
Below is an overview of the seminars and topics organized by Idarat al-Mabahith al-Fiqhiya:

Content
The first chapter of this work deals with the detailed accounts of the family, environment, development of Muhammad Ilyas's personality, his early education and his completion of the education. The second chapter deals with the settlement of Muhammad Ilyas in the city of Nizamuddin Auliya and his teaching there in the best possible way. The third and fourth chapter of this work deals with the religious and ethical conditions of Mewat people during the time of Mawlana Muhammad Ilyas and the commencement of Tablighi movement in Mewat in order to revive and reform the people of Mewat. The fifth chapter deals with the expansion of dawah activities of Tablighi movement outside the Mewat during the time of Muhammad Ilyas. The sixth chapter deals with the end times of Muhammad Ilyas. The seventh chapter deals with a detailed account of outstanding qualities and the prominent distinetions of Muhammad Ilyas. The last chapter deals with the ideological basis of Tablighi Jamaat, its principles and its religious and ideological foundation.

Translation
The book was translated into English by Muhammad Asif Kidwai, into Bengali by Muhiuddin Khan, Abul Fatah Qasemi, Abu Taher Misbah.

History
Darul Musannefin Shibli Academy was conceived by Maulana Shibli Nomani and established by his disciples Hamiduddin Farahi, Syed Sulaiman Nadvi, Maulana Syed Masood Ali, Mawlana Abdus Salam Nadwi and Mawlana Shibli Mutakallim Nadwi on 21 November 1914, three days after his death with the following objectives:


 * To nurture and sustain a body of scholarly authors.
 * To provide a congenial environment for scholars to create, compile and translate literary works of high scholastic and historical value.
 * To undertake printing and publication of the literary works of the Academy.

It aimed at effectively meeting increasing intellectual and ideological challenges faced by the Muslim community of the sub-continent after the collapse of their political authority and its replacement by the British power.

Members of Academy
It included many talented writers who furthered Shibli Nomani's academic dream.


 * 1) Shah Muinuddeen Ahmad Nadvi: (Books; Tareekh e Islam 4 Volumes,    Tab'een, Deen e Rehmat, Seerul Sahaba Rz Part 3 6 7, Hayat e Sulaiman, Islam aur Arbi Tamaddun ).


 * 1) Syed Sabahuddin AbdulRehman: (Books; Hindustan k Ehd e  Wusta ka Fouji Nizam, Hindustan k Musalman Hukmarano k Ehad k Tamadduni Jalwy, Hindustan k Salateen Ulma o Mshaykh k ta'aluqat, Bazm e Soofiya, Bazm e Mamlukiya, Bazm e Taimuriya, Hindustan Ameer Khusro ki nazar mein, Zaheeruddin Babur, Islam mein Mazhabi Rawadari and Islam aur Mustashriqeen ).


 * 1) Molana Abdulsalam Nadvi: (Books; Hukamaye Islam, Uswa e Sahaba Rz, Uswa e Sahabiyat Rz, Seerat e Umar bin AbdulAziz Rh and Iqbal e Kamil, Imam Raazi ).


 * 1) Syed Abu Zafar Nadvi: (Books; Tareekh e Sindh, Tareekh e Gujrat 2 Volumes,  Mukhtsar tareekh e Hind ).


 * 1) Syed Riyasat Ali Nadvi: (Books; Tareekh e Saqliya 2 Volumes  ,Tareekh e Undlas, Ehd e Risalat o Khilafat e Rashida ).


 * 1) Dr Muhammad Uzair: (Book; Tareekh e Saltanate Usmania  ).


 * 1) Haji Muinuddeen Nadvi: (Books; Khulafaye Rashideen, Muhajireen).


 * 1) Abulhasnat Nadvi: (Book; Hindustan ki qadeem Islami Darsgahein ).


 * 1) Syed Najeeb Ashraf Nadvi: (Book; Muqaddimah Ruq'at e Alamgeeri ).


 * 1) Abdulsalam Qadvai: (Books; Hamari Badshahi ).