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In a century marked by confusion, syncretism, and shifting allegiances, this volume sheds light on a figure whose quiet determination and deep spiritual insight became a turning point for the preservation and renewal of Islamic tradition. It tells the story of Mujaddid Alf Thani, not as a distant mystic or political actor, but as someone whose efforts revived clarity of belief, defended the Prophetic path, and reshaped the soul of a society drifting from its roots.
Far from being a simple biography, the book brings together historical research and spiritual analysis, grounded in primary texts and unbiased sources-including those who disagreed with or misunderstood the Mujaddid. It explores his approach to contentious ideas like Unity of Being, his responses to the intellectual challenges of Akbar's reign, and the development of the Mujaddidyah order whose influence spread far beyond India.
This work will resonate with those seeking to understand how revival is possible without rebellion, reform without chaos, and how sincere guidance can alter the trajectory of an entire generation.
Ideal for students, educators, seekers of truth, and anyone grappling with questions of spiritual authenticity in complex times.
A timely portrayal of revival that came not with noise, but with precision, faith, and moral strength.
Table of Contents
Foreword
Islamic world in the tenth century
The greatest tumult of the tenth century
Akbar's rule - the contrasting climaxes
Mujaddid Alf Thani
Mujaddid as a spiritual guide
The core of the Mujaddid's movement
Unity of being versus Unity of Manifestation
From Akbar to Jahangir
Notable adversaries of Shaikh Ahmad
Growth and development of Mujaddidyah order
The works of Shaikh Ahmad Mujaddid Sirhindi
