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Shamsul Islam (author)

Shamsul Islam is an Indian author, academic, and activist known for his work on the intersection of religion, politics, and history in India.[1] He is a retired professor of political science from the University of Delhi,[2] where he taught from 1973 to 2013. He has been particularly vocal about the rise of communalism and the distortion of historical narratives, especially in the context of Hindu-Muslim relations in India.[3][4] His work often critiques the ideological underpinnings of the Hindu nationalist movement,[5] particularly its attempts to rewrite Indian history in a way that marginalizes minority communities.[6]

Early life and education

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He was born in 1947 in India. He pursued his higher education at the University of Delhi, where he later became a professor of political science.[7][8] His academic journey and early life experiences influenced his critical perspectives on political and social issues in India.[9][10]

Career

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Shamsul Islam taught political science at the University of Delhi from 1973 to 20131. During his tenure, he became known for his critical stance against Hindutva, religious bigotry, and the persecution of women, Dalits, and minorities.[11] His work spans various forms of writing, including books, articles, and street plays.[12][13]

He has been actively involved in street theatre, founding one of India's oldest and most active street theatre groups, Nishant.[14] He has performed in over 6,000 street plays across various countries, addressing issues like caste persecution, gender bias, and religious intolerance.[15]

Literary contribution

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Below is a list of some of his notable literary works:

  • Religious Dimensions of Indian Nationalism: A Study of RSS[16]
  • Savarkar myths and Facts[17]
  • Know the RSS: Based on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh's Documents[18]
  • Cultural Nationalism: The RSS' Agenda
  • Indian Freedom Struggle and RSS[19]
  • Golwalkar’s We or Our Nationhood Defined: A Critique[20]
  • Hindutva and Fascism
  • Savarkar, Sita Ram Goel, and the Swadeshi Fascists
  • Muslim Against Partition: Revisiting the Legacy of Azad, Ansari, and Chhotani[21]
  • Communal Rage in Secular India
  • RSS School Texts and the Murder of Mahatma Gandhi
  • Democracy versus Communalism: Right-Wing Politics in India
  • RSS and Modi: An Untold Story 
  • Hindu Nationalism and the Indian Constitution[22]
  • The Muslim Nationalism Myth: Causes and Consequences

References

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  1. ^ "Indore Auditorium Cancels Ex Professor's Event, Says "Government Order"". NDTV.com. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  2. ^ "Dr Shamsul Islam, Author, Retired professor of Political Science, Delhi University, News, Photos and Videos". India Today. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  3. ^ "Kannada translation of Shamsul Islam's book to be released today". The Hindu. 2024-02-17. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  4. ^ "Left Islamophobia: A Critique of Shamsul Islam's writing on Tablighi Jamaat". The Milli Gazette — Indian Muslims Leading News Source. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  5. ^ "Shamsul Islam". Frontline. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  6. ^ MuslimMirror (2024-04-27). "84th Anniversary of Anti-Pakistan 1940 Azad Muslim Conference of Indian Muslims". Muslim Mirror. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  7. ^ Bhat, Prajwal (2023-09-09). "ABVP protests against academic Shamsul Islam in Mangalore University calling him 'anti-Hindu'". The News Minute. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  8. ^ Kasbe, Raosaheb (2019). Decoding the RSS: Its Tradition and Politics. LeftWord Books. ISBN 978-81-940778-2-4.
  9. ^ Bharathi, Vartha. "Renowned researcher, author Dr. Shamsul Islam, to deliver BV Kakkilaya Inspired Oration 2023". english.varthabharati.in. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  10. ^ Wahab, Ghazala (2021). Born a Muslim: Some Truths about Islam in India. Aleph Book Company. ISBN 978-93-90652-16-7.
  11. ^ "Shamsul Islam – Janata Weekly". 2023-07-02. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  12. ^ "Shamsul Islam | Read All The Stories Written by Shamsul Islam". The Indian Express. 2015-09-25. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  13. ^ Possamai, Adam; Richardson, James T.; Turner, Bryan S. (2014-12-04). The Sociology of Shari'a: Case Studies from around the World. Springer. ISBN 978-3-319-09605-6.
  14. ^ "भारत छोड़ो आंदोलन 1942 से ग़द्दारी की कहानी : आरएसएस और सावरकर की ज़बानी". www.hastakshep.com/. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  15. ^ DHNS. "Kannada translations of two books with opposite views of Savarkar released". Deccan Herald. Retrieved 2024-08-21.
  16. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2010). RSS Primer: Based on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Documents. Pharos Media & Publishing. ISBN 978-81-7221-039-7.
  17. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2006). Savarkar Myths and Facts. Media House. ISBN 978-81-7495-234-9.
  18. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2017). Know the RSS: Based on Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh Documents. Pharos. ISBN 978-81-7221-071-7.
  19. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2017). Indian Freedom Movement & RSS: A Story of Betrayal. Pharos Media & Publishing Pvt Limited. ISBN 978-81-7221-085-4.
  20. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2006). Golwalkar's We Or Our Nationhood Defined: A Critique. Pharos Media & Pub. ISBN 978-81-7221-030-4.
  21. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2015). Muslims Against Partition: Revisiting the Legacy of Allah Bakhsh and Other Patriotic Muslims. Pharos Media & Publishing Pvt Limited. ISBN 978-81-7221-067-0.
  22. ^ Islam, Shamsul (2022). Hindu Nationalism and Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh. Pharos Media & Publishing Pvt Limited. ISBN 978-81-7221-123-3.
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