The Biography of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan: A Research-Based Analytical Study

سيرة مولانا وحيد الدين خان: دراسة بحثية تحليلية

Abstract

Abstract

This research-based analytical study explores the intellectual, spiritual, and reformative dimensions of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan (1925–2021), a prominent Islamic scholar and thinker of the modern era. The paper examines his life, works, and major contributions to Islamic thought, particularly his emphasis on peace, non-violence, interfaith dialogue, and intellectual reform. Drawing from his vast literary output—over 200 books and numerous articles—this study analyzes his unique approach to da'wah, which advocated peaceful coexistence and rational discourse in a pluralistic world. The research investigates how Maulana Khan’s vision of Islamic revival differed from mainstream political Islam. It also evaluates his critique of traditionalist and revolutionary trends in the Muslim world, offering instead a model grounded in personal spiritual transformation and Quranic wisdom. His methodology combined classical scholarship with modern sensibilities, addressing contemporary challenges such as secularism, materialism, and extremism. By analyzing his core philosophical ideas and reform strategies, the study aims to position Maulana Wahiduddin Khan as a leading voice in postcolonial Islamic revivalism.

Keywords: Wahiduddin Khan, Islamic Reform, Non-violence, Da'wah, Intellectual Revival, Islamic Civilization, Interfaith Dialogue, Modern Muslim Thought, Postcolonial Islam, Peaceful Coexistence.