All India Seminar on Maulana Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi to Be Held in Bhatkal on November 14 and 15
Around 200 scholars, Islamic thinkers, writers and researchers from across India are expected to attend the two day literary and academic seminar at Jamia Islamia Bhatkal.
Bhatkal (Fikrokhabar News): The 42nd All India two day academic and literary seminar organised by the Islamic Literary Forum of India, under the auspices of Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Islamic Academy and managed by Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, will be held in Bhatkal on November 14 and 15, 2026.
The seminar will bring together prominent Islamic scholars, writers, intellectuals, researchers and academics from different parts of the country. Around 200 scholars and researchers are expected to participate, along with a large number of local scholars and representatives of educational institutions from Bhatkal and neighbouring areas.
The central theme of the seminar is “The Life and Contributions of Maulana Syed Muhammad Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi.” Research papers will be presented examining various aspects of his academic, literary, intellectual and writing contributions.
Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Nadwi, Convener of the seminar and Secretary of the Islamic Literary Forum’s South India chapter, said that the programme would consist of three sessions under the chairmanship of Maulana Syed Bilal Abdul Hai Hasani Nadwi, Rector of Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, and President of the Islamic Literary Forum.
He added that preparations are underway to accommodate the visiting delegates. Arrangements at the Jamia guest house and the newly constructed hostel are nearing completion.
Schedule of the Seminar
The inaugural and first session will take place on Saturday, November 14, from 9:30 am to 11:00 am at the Jamia Islamia Bhatkal campus. A paper presentation session will follow from 11:15 am until Zuhr prayers. Both sessions will be held within the Jamia campus.
The second session is scheduled for the same day after Maghrib prayers at Maulana Riyazur Rahman Rashadi Hall, Ali Public School, Bhatkal.
The concluding third session will be held on Sunday, November 15, from 9:30 am until Zuhr prayers at Muniri Hall, Maulana Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi Islamic Academy.
In addition to the academic sessions, a public programme on the theme of social reform will be organised after Isha prayers on Sunday at Jamia Masjid, also known as Malia Masjid. Prominent Islamic scholars from across the country are expected to address the gathering.
Maulana Muhammad Talha Nadwi, Rector of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, described the opportunity to host the seminar as a matter of honour for the institution and the town. He also shared details of the arrangements being made to welcome nearly 200 guests.
About the Seminar’s Theme
Maulana Syed Muhammad Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi (RA), former General Secretary of the Islamic Literary Forum and former Academic Secretary of Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, was a distinguished Islamic scholar and literary figure. He made notable contributions to Arabic language and literature, Islamic thought and journalism.
His writings addressed Islamic civilisation, contemporary intellectual challenges and the circumstances and concerns of the Muslim community. The seminar aims to introduce his intellectual legacy to the younger generation and explore the academic and literary dimensions of his work.
During the sessions, scholars will examine his personality, writings, intellectual vision, contributions to language and literature, and various aspects of his scholarly legacy.
It may be recalled that Jamia Islamia Bhatkal has previously hosted three successful All India seminars organised by the Bhatkal chapter of the Islamic Literary Forum.