The Heart-Rending Tale of Muslim Freedom Fighters in British Period
This book 'The Prisoners Of Malta' is a translation of 'Asira'n-e-Malta' written by Maulana Muhammad Mian in Urdu many years back. This translation in English has made the book accessible to non-urdu readers. Asira'n-e-malta is the history of the perpetration of the British Raj in India against the will and wishes of its inhabitants and a Historical record of the contribution of the Ulema-e-Hind in the Indian struggle for freedom from Colonial Rule.
Shaikhul Hind and his student Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madni (later known as Shaikhul Islam) were arrested in Hijaz (Makkah) on 23 Safar, 1335 A.H. They were sent to Malta via Cairo by a ship on 29 Rabius Sani 1335 A.H. corresponding to 21 February 1917 and clamped in the prison for 3 years and 4 months. They were released and reached Bombay on June 8, 1920. This time of returning from Malta synchronized with the period of the beginning of the Khilafat Movement.
Author
Moulana Syed Mohammad Mian (1003-1975) was an Islamic scholar of international repute and a stalwart of India’s freedom struggle. He wrote a detailed history of Ulamas of India namely Glorious Past of Indian Ulama. He was a genius. While he was a politician, historian, and essayist on one hand, he was a distinguished teacher and a prominent Islamic jurist on the other. In 1944, he joined the office of the Jamiat Ulama-I-Hind and rendered valuable administrative service for it. This book is the last book written by Maulana Syed Muhammad Mian. It was originally written by him to pay tribute to his mentor and spiritual guide, Shaikhul Hind Hazrat Maulana Mahmood Hasan, and Shaikhul Islam Hazrat Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani.
Contents: Foreword. I. Shaikhul Hind Hazrat Maulana Mahmood Hasan: an introduction: 1. Family background. 2. Educational background. 3. Foundation of Darul Uloom Deoband. 4. Aims and objectives of Darul Uloom Deoband. 5. Popularity of Darul Uloom Deoband. 6. Shaikhul Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan and his relationship with Maulana Qasim Nanautavi. 7. Teaching. 8. Samratut Tarbiah. 9. Political situation. 10. Formation of the Indian National Congress. 11. Aims and objectives of the Indian National Congress. 12. Man proposes, God disposes. 13. Opposition to the British Rule. 14. National atmosphere. 15. Role of Shaikhul Hind Maulana Mahmood Hasan. 16. Role of Samratut-Tarbiah in the freedom movement. 17. Political importance of the year 1909. 18. Initiative and motivation to an initiative. 19. The establishment of Nizaratul Maarif. 20. Political training of Maulana Obaidullah Sindhi. 21. The main objective of Nizaratul Maarif. 22. Financial assistance to the Ottoman empire during the Balkan and Italian War. 23. Planning for revolution: action and reaction. 24. Maulana Mahmood Hasan refuses to issue Fatwa against the Ottoman empire. 25. Journey to Hijaz. 26. Shaikhul Hind instructs his colleagues in Darul Uloom Deoband. 27. Rumor of Shaikhul Hind's migration and restlessness among his well-wishers. 28. Shaikhul Hind's stay in Bombay. 29. Shaikhul Hind's companions on the journey. 30. Shaikhul Hind appoints successor. 31. Arrest warrant: a British Drama. 32. False Rumor. 33. Shaikhul Hind meets the governor of HIjaz. 34. Shaikhul Hind couldn't reach Yaghestan. 35. Shaikhul Hind's visit to Taif. 36. How Arabs were instigated to revolt. 37. Rebel attack on Taif. 38. Fatwa of Kufr against the Ottoman rulers. 39. Shaikhul Hind's arrest. 40. Arrest of Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 41. Sharif Hussain of Mecca prefers British friendship to Shaikhul Hind. 42. Produce Maulana Mahmood Hasan or face bullets. 43. Sharif Hussain orders flogging. 44. Departure from Jeddah. 45. Shaikhul Hind provided special facilities. 46. Shaikhul Hind released from the prison. 47. Non-violence instead of violence. 48. Shaikhul Hind's Fatwa concerning non-cooperation movement. 49. The public meeting in honour of Shaikhul Hind. 50. People who came to receive Shaikhul Hind. 51. Shaikhul Hind leaves for Delhi. 52. Conferment of the title 'Shaikhul Hind'. 53. Shaikhul HInd's arrival proves auspicious. 54. Sad moment for Muslims. 55. Establishment of a national university for Muslims and Shaikhul Hind's address. 56. Shaikhul Hind presides over the second Conference of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. 57. Jamia Millia Islamia is founded. 58. Shaikhul Hind Bids farewell to the world. 59. Shaikhul Hind's virtues. 60. Conclusion. 61. Fatwa of Shaikhul Hindu Maulana Mahmood Hasan. 62. Answer.
II. Shaikhul Islam Maulana Syed Hussain Ahmad Madani (former Shaikhul Hadith of Darul Uloom Deoband and President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind): 1. A short biography of Shaikhul Islam Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 2. Shaikhul Islam's lineage. 3. The period of trials and tribulations. 4. Observance of principle. 5. Observance of the Prophet's Sunnah in construction of the house. 6. Maulana Madani's visit to other countries and his acquaintance with the Turkish language. 7. The European War of 1914 in the eyes of Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 8. Mutinous Arabs and the loyal residents of Madina. 9. Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani arrested. 10. Personal afflictions: death of Maulana Madani's father and other relatives. 11. Parched portion. 12. Instead of Jeddah, Maulana Madani reaches Bombay. 13. Maulana Madani's return from Malta. 14. A second Madrasa Aalia is established in Calcutta and Maulana presides over it. 15. Reason for insistence to get down at Amroha. 16. Maulana Madani reaches Deoband. 17. The humility and contributions of Maulana Madani, the successor of Shaikhul Hind. 18. Agitation in the army and police force. 19. The statement of Maulana (Maulvi) Hussain Ahmad Deobandi Mahajir Makki, submitted in the court of city Magistrate, Karachi, by accused no. 2, dated September 29, 1921. 20. Maulana's statement. 21. A different sort of punishment in Karachi jail. 22. After the release. 23. Maulana's stay in Silhyt. 24. His stay proves auspicious. 25. Maulana Madani as the head teacher of Darul Uloom Deoband. 26. Change in political climate and reformation in the Nation's mindset. 27. Programmes. 28. Insertion. 29. Second phase of freedom struggle and the role of Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 30. Participation of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. 31. Maulana Madani's arrest and release in 1932. 32. The need for cooperation with the Congress: political reasons and religious arguments. 33. Maulana Madani's letter to Hafiz Mohammad Siddique. 34. Maulana's another letter to Hafiz Mohammad Siddique. 35. The India Act 1935, the election phase and the relentless struggle of Maulana Madani. 36. Jinnah's promise, Ulama's participation and Maulana Madani's exemplary effort for its success. 37. Mischievous issue of nationalism. 38. Letter of Maulana Madani to Hazrat Talut. 39. Allama Iqbal's letter to Mr. Talut. 40. Allama Iqbal's second letter to Mr. Talut. 41. The reply of Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 42. A letter of refutation from Allama Iqbal. 43. The Second World War. 44. Resignation of the Congress ministries. 45. Individual passive resistance. 46. Maulana Madani's secret propagation. 47. Joint suggestion of the Congress and Jamiat Ulama. 48. Proposal for Pakistan. 49. The Jaunpur session of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind. 50. Valuable excerpts from Maulana's presidential address. 51. The issue of giving help to Britain in the present situation. 52. The right way to help Britain. 53. Our struggle concerning India's freedom. 54. Muslims owe greater responsibility for India's freedom. 55. Regarding Pakistan. 56. Composite nationalism. 57. Cripp's mission, Lahore session of the Jamiat and its formula. 58. Formula. 59. The arrest of Shaikhul Islam Hazrat Syed Maulana Hussain Ahmad Madani. 60. A public figure in extreme solitude. 61. An auspicious dream. 62. Detention notice. 63. Maulana Madani in Naini jail. 64. Release from the prison. 65. Maulana's routine and avocation inside jail. 66. Taking siesta. 67. A joke. 68. After release from the prison. 69. Addition of elucidation in Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind's formula. 70. Elucidation. 71. Jamiat's Saharanpur Conference and excerpts from the presidential address. 72. End of the world war and India's worsening condition. 73. The outcome of the freedom movement. 74. The revenge and the punishment. 75. The contest. 76. Image competition. 77. Hindrances in publication. 78. Muslim Parliamentary board: its objective, need and use. 79. Election campaign and risking of life. 80. A letter from Mohammad Tayyab Bhagalpuri to Mohammad Main. 81. The election results. 82. After election till partition (March 1946-3rd June 1947). 83. Arrival of the Cabinet Mission. 84. Convention of the Muslim League Parliamentarians. 85. The constituent assembly 86. Direct action plan. 87. The meeting of the constituent assembly. 88. The declaration of India's partition. 89. An encouragement and the helping hand. 90. The charge of treason. Index
