Academic Papers
Exploring the Diwan of Imam Fazl-i Haq Khairabadi
This paper briefly explores ʿImām Khairabādī's Arabic literary prowess, his Dīwān, his adherence to the traditional stylistic conventions of ancient Arabic poetry, his distinctive poetic techniques, and, in particular, the unique nature of his poetic endings.
Classical Stylistic Conventions & Distinctive Poetic Endings
This paper briefly explores ʿImām Khairabādī's Arabic literary prowess, his Dīwān, his adherence to the traditional stylistic conventions of ancient Arabic poetry, his distinctive poetic techniques, and, in particular, the unique nature of his poetic endings.
This paper is 11 pages.
Chronicles of the Khairabadi Family: Rediscovering Our Lost Heritage
Discover the extraordinary Khairabadi family! Uncover their rich history, explore the lives of renowned male and female scholars, and rediscover our shared heritage in our new paper, 'Chronicles of the Khairabadi Family: Rediscovering Our Lost Heritage.'
Discover the extraordinary Khairabadi family! Uncover their rich history, explore the lives of renowned male and female scholars, and rediscover our shared heritage in our new paper, 'Chronicles of the Khairabadi Family: Rediscovering Our Lost Heritage.'
Delve into the historical context of Khairabad, trace the Khairabadi family tree, and be amazed by their inspiring stories. Explore their intellectual contributions, discover their books, and learn about dozens of Mughal and Khairabadi scholars. With over 80 footnotes, this is perhaps the first English work to cover such a wide range of research on the Khairabadi family & their intellectual contributions.
This paper is 21 pages.
From the Farangi Mahall to Makkah: A Pure Connection Etched in Time
As we commemorate the 20th death anniversary of Sayyid Muhammad b. ʻAlawī al-Makkī, a renowned Islamic scholar, this essay explores his unexpected yet profound connection to the Farangī Mahall lineage.
As we commemorate the 20th death anniversary of Sayyid Muhammad b. ʻAlawī al-Makkī, a renowned Islamic scholar, this essay explores his unexpected yet profound connection to the Farangī Mahall lineage.
By tracing the chain of spiritual transmission through his Shaykh & Mujīz in the Qādirī sufī order, Shaykh Ḍiyā al-Dīn al-Madanī, we uncover Shāh Āl-i-Rasūl Mārehrwī, a prominent Farangī Mahall scholar, as a key link. This discovery not only sheds light on Sayyid Muhammad's spiritual heritage but also serves as a testament to the vast reach and enduring influence of the Farangī Mahall tradition.
This paper is 10 pages.