They are credited with the remarkable achievement of contributing to classical Arabic and Persian literature - certainly unique in the annals of world literature. Nadwi offers a fitting answer to those historians who consider The Mughal Empire period to be akin to the 'dark ages.' He also dedicates a whole chapter to the outstanding Muslim personalities and Sufi saints of India. The role of Muslims in the struggle for freedom is covered in detail, beginning with Tipu Sultan in the early days of British imperialist rule - through to partition. Broad in its scope and detailed in its execution, Muslims In India is an enthusiastic study of the culture that flourished when India and Islam converged.

It was after his return from Europe that he started his real poetic career. His transitory period was over. His ideas had matured and he had formulated his outlook on human aspects, which lasted throughout his life. Ansaari-Khudi (Secrets of Self) and Rumuzi-Bekhudi (Mysteries of Selflessness) thrilled the literary circles of the East and the West. These poems deliver the message he has for mankind and deal with the development of the individual self and with the problems an individual faces as a member of society. This book describes the life of Allama Iqbal who was, undoubtedly one of the greatest Islamic thinkers of all time. He was in fact, a genius poet, philosopher, lawyer, educator and reformer.