Mohammed Shihabuddin Nadvi (1931–2002) was an Indian Islamic scholastic philosopher, religious reformer and writer. He was born in the city of Bangalore on 12 November 1931 and wrote more than 100 books on the Qur'an, Hadith and modern science. He also founded Furqania Academy as a center for research on Qur'anic sciences in Bangalore in 1970. Some scholars regard him as Mujaddid; a religious revivalist.[1] He died on 18 April 2002.[2]
Shihabuddin Nadvi | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mohammed Shihabuddin Nadvi 12 November 1931 |
| Died | 18 April 2002 (aged 70) |
| Resting place | Bangalore |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, scholar |
| Known for | Islamic philosophy |
| Title | Sheikh Shihab Nadvi |
Major works
editHis books include:
- Evolution or Creation?
- The Holy Qur'an and Biology
- The Holy Qur'an Natural World
- Cloning Testifies Resurrection
- Qur'anic Code of Argumentation
- Qur'anic Concept of Knowledge
- Death of the Sun and the Doomsday
- Qur'an, Science and the Muslims
- Moon Sighting and Astronomical Calculations
- Rise and Fall of Muslims in Science
- Need to Institutionalize Zakat
References
edit- ^ Mujaddid-e- Millat Hazrat Allama Mohammed Shihabuddin Nadvi - Nuqoosh wa Taassurat, Compiled by Jameelur Rahman Nadvi, ISBN 81-88497-17-7
- ^ "Renowned Islamic Scholar Sheikh Shihabuddin Nadvi Passes Away". The Mili Gate. Retrieved 24 February 2009.