Contribution of Jamia Darussalam, Umarabad to the Promotion of Indo-Arabic Literature: A Study

Abstract

The paper at hand is based on the topic “Contribution of Jamia Darussalam, Umarabad to the Promotion of Indo-Arabic Literature: A Study”. Madrasas in India play a crucial role in preserving, promoting, and disseminating Arabic language and literature in Indian subcontinent. Arabic language and literature, Islamic studies and Arabic Grammar, including training and oratory skills are taught here since long back. Jamia Darussalam, Umarabad, is considered as one of the earliest Madrasas in India. Jamia Darussalam was established in 1924. The founder of this famous institution was Kaka Muhammad Omer. He was a pious merchant who valued knowledge and its dissemination. He invited some prominent scholars to spread Arabic and Islamic teaching through this higher educational Islamic institution. He welcomed students from diverse backgrounds who shared the basic Islamic knowledge without emphasizing specific jurisprudential school of thought. One of the inclusive approaches of this institution was to welcome students from diverse backgrounds, and emphasis on modern Islamic teachings. So, this study highlights the historical background of Jamia Darussalam, Umarabad and the contribution of its scholars to the promotion of Arabic literature in regards of their literary works. It also provides a clear conceptual history of this institution.