Sadruddin Islahi


Sadruddin Islahi was an Indian Islamic Urdu writer and a close companion of Abul [A'la Maududi]. He was one of the early members of Jamat e Islami.

Early life and education

Islahi was born in 1917 in Sidha Sultanpur, Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh, British India. After early school education, he went to an Islamic school, Madrasatul Islah, to get a degree in religious education in 1937.

Membership of Jamat e Islami

Islahi joined Jamat-e-Islami in its early days and remained an active member until his death. He corresponded with Abul A'la Maududi who was mentoring him as a writer.

Writing career

After completing his education, Islahi started writing articles for different journals. He was also published in the Islamic journal, Tarjuman ul Quran, Hyderabad. When Jamaat-e-Islami Hind asked Abul A'la Maududi to grant his permission for a condensed publication of Tafhim-ul-Quran, he gave his consent only if it was to be done by Sadruddin Islahi.

Books

Haqiqat-e-Nifaq Ifadat-e-hazrat shah waliullah dehlvi Haqeeqat-e-Ubudiyat Islam Ek Nazar Mein Asase Deen ki Tameer Maaraka-e-islam-o-jahiliyat Islam Aur Ijtimaiyat Quran Majeed Ka Ta'arufFareeza Iqamat-e-Deen
  • ''Tahreek-e-Islami Hind''

Death

Islahi died on November 13,1998, in Azamgarh district, Uttar Pradesh.