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{{Short description|Indian Arabic magazine}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox magazine
| title = Al-Daie
| logo = Logo of Al-Daie.png
| logo_size = 120px
| image_file = Cover of AL-DAIE, December, 2021 issue.gif
| image_alt = Colorful cover
| image_caption = December 2021 cover
| editor = [[Arif Jameel Mubarakpuri]]
| category = [[Theology]], [[Culture]], [[Dawah]], [[Literature]], [[Deobandi movement]]
| frequency = Monthly
| publisher = [[Darul Uloom Deoband]]
| founded = {{start date|1976|7|10|df=y}}
| firstdate = July 1976
| country = India
| based = [[Deoband]]
| language = Arabic
| ISSN = 2347-8950
| oclc = 32364703
| website = [https://darululoom-deoband.com/arabicmagazine/ darululoom-deoband.com]
}}
'''''Al-Daie''''' ({{langx|ar|{{nq|الداعي}}}}) is a monthly Arabic magazine that began as a biweekly newspaper in 1976, succeeding ''[[Da'watul Haq]]'' from [[Darul Uloom Deoband]]. It was initially edited by [[Wahiduzzaman Kairanawi]] under the supervision of [[Qari Muhammad Tayyib]]. In 1993, during the tenure of [[Noor Alam Khalil Amini]] as editor, it transitioned into a monthly magazine, with Amini's nearly four-decade-long leadership shaping its expanded scope. The magazine primarily serves to highlight the role of Deoband's scholars and [[List of Darul Uloom Deoband alumni|graduates]], reflecting the perspectives of the [[Deobandi movement]].<ref name=":Ahmed" /><ref name="Nayab" /> [[Arif Jameel Mubarakpuri]] is the current editor, with [[Abul Qasim Nomani]] overseeing its publication.

== Birth and rise ==
Darul Uloom Deoband launched this magazine on 10 July 1976 (11 Rajab 1396 [[Islamic calendar|AH]]) following the cessation of the institution's first Arabic magazine, ''Da'watul Haq''.<ref name=":ZA">{{Cite thesis |last=Arabi |first=Zikrullah |title=Contribution of Darul Uloom Deoband to Arabic Journalism With Special Reference of Al-Die (Monthly Magazine) and Comprehensive Catalogue Upto 2013 |access-date=29 November 2023 |degree=PhD |publisher=[[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/337869 |language=ar |pages=138 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126024643/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/337869 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |year=2019 |location=India |hdl=10603/337869 |url-status=live}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Khan |first=Mohsin Atiq |date=8 June 2018 |title=A look at the history of the emergence of Arabic magazines in India |url=https://www.aljazeera.net/blogs/2018/6/8/%d9%86%d8%b8%d8%b1%d8%a9-%d8%b9%d9%84%d9%89-%d8%aa%d8%a7%d8%b1%d9%8a%d8%ae-%d9%86%d8%b4%d8%a3%d8%a9-%d8%a7%d9%84%d9%85%d8%ac%d9%84%d8%a7%d8%aa-%d8%a7%d9%84%d8%b9%d8%b1%d8%a8%d9%8a%d8%a9-%d9%81%d9%8a |website=[[Al Jazeera Arabic]] |language=ar}}</ref> Initially edited by Wahiduzzaman Kairanawi, who had also served as the editor of ''Da'watul Haq'', his tenure was brief, and he was succeeded by his student [[Badrul Hasan Qasmi]].{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=118}} Under Qasmi, the magazine published special editions, including one commemorating the centenary of Darul Uloom Deoband.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=118}} The magazine faced a temporary suspension after the [[Centenary Celebration of Darul Uloom Deoband|1980 celebrations]] due to disruptions within the institution.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Rahman |first=Obaidur |title=Contribution of Olamae of Deoband to Arabic Language and Literature from 1867 to 2013 |type=PhD |publisher=Department of Arabic, [[Banaras Hindu University]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/536377 |language=en |page=241 |year=2021 |location=India |hdl=10603/536377 |archive-date=3 January 2024 |access-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240103013013/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/536377 |url-status=live }}</ref> In 1982, [[Noor Alam Khalil Amini]], a former student of Kairanawi and a journalist from [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]], was appointed as editor-in-chief.{{Sfn|Rahman|2021|p=242}} Under Amini, the magazine transitioned from an 8-page biweekly newspaper to a 50-page monthly magazine by August 1993, adopting the Quranic verse from ''[[An-Nahl]]'' (16:125) as its slogan.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=138}}<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Nadwi |first=Sarwar Alam |title=Development Of Arabic Journalism In India After Independence |access-date=29 November 2023 |degree=PhD |publisher=[[Aligarh Muslim University]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/57825 |language=ar |pages=269 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126024641/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/57825 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |year=2000 |location=India |hdl=10603/57825 |url-status=live}}</ref> Amini's editorship included changes in content, style, and printing quality.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=139}} After Amini's passing, the advisory committee appointed [[Arif Jameel Mubarakpuri]] as the new editor in October 2021,<ref>{{Cite news |date=6 October 2021 |title=Darul Uloom Deoband Appoints Arif Jameel Mubarakpuri to Lead Al-Daie |url=https://qindeelonline.com/maulana-arif-jameel-mubarakpuri-al-dai-k-mudeere-ala-banaye-gaye/ |work=Qindeel |archive-date=13 August 2024 |access-date=24 December 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240813002549/https://qindeelonline.com/maulana-arif-jameel-mubarakpuri-al-dai-k-mudeere-ala-banaye-gaye/ |url-status=live }}</ref> and ''Al-Daie'' continues to be available online via the institution's official website.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=139}}

== Focus and framework ==
The magazine focuses on raising awareness of Islamic principles, addressing challenges faced by Muslims worldwide, and promoting mutual understanding between [[Arabs|Arab]] and non-Arab communities.<ref name=":AA">{{Cite thesis |last=Alangadan |first=Anees |title=Relocating Arabic Language And Literature With Reference To Arabic Journalism In India 1950 To 2000 |access-date=29 November 2023 |degree=PhD |publisher=[[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/30548 |language=ar |page=163 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129050821/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/30548 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |year=2014 |location=India |hdl=10603/30548 |url-status=live}}</ref> It emphasizes the promotion of the Arabic language, the dissemination of Islamic teachings, and discussions on religious texts while addressing misconceptions and contemporary issues.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=139}} The magazine also highlights the relevance of Islamic traditions and their continuity through early generations of Muslims.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=164}} Its content includes sections such as the ''Editor's Note'', which covers current issues affecting Muslim societies, and the ''Feature Article'', which discusses Islamic values and ethics.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=141}} Other sections include ''Islamic Thought'' and ''Islamic Studies'', which present translations, theology, and Islamic beliefs, while ''Islamic Literature'' focuses on efforts to Islamic literary traditions. Additionally, the magazine features reflective articles in ''Spotlight'' and provides updates on local events and activities in Islamic educational institutions.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=142}}

== Researchers' views ==
Researchers from various academic institutions have commented on the magazine. Zikrullah Arabi from [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] referred to it as a significant publication in the Indian subcontinent and noted its focus on addressing intellectual challenges.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=139}} Habib Shahidul Islam and Hafizur Rahman from [[Gauhati University]] discussed its role in promoting the Arabic language,<ref name=":HSI">{{Cite thesis |last=Islam |first=Habib Shahidul |title=The Role Of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema In The Field Of Arabic Journalism In India A Study |access-date=29 November 2023 |degree=PhD |publisher=Department of Arabic, [[Gauhati University]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/114360 |language=en |page=89 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129050739/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/114360 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |year=2014 |location=India |hdl=10603/114360 |url-status=live}}</ref> with Rahman mentioning its continuation of work previously undertaken by ''[[Da'watul Haq]]''.<ref name=":HR">{{Cite thesis |last=Rahman |first=Hafizur |title=Arabic journalism in India with special reference to Sayed Muhammad Al Hasani : a study |access-date= |degree=PhD |publisher=[[Gauhati University]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/342127 |language=en |pages=207 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231217145140/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/handle/10603/342127 |archive-date=17 December 2023 |year=2020 |location=India |url-status=live}}</ref> Farid Uddin Ahmed of [[Cotton University]] commented on its role in Islamic and literary fields,<ref name=":Ahmed">{{Cite journal |last=Ahmed |first=Farid Uddin |date=2019 |title=Arabic Journalism in India: its growth and development |url=https://www.thecho.in/files/34.-Dr.-Farid-Uddin-Ahmed-15-07-19.pdf |url-status=live |journal=The Echo |volume=8 |issue=1 |page=312 |issn=2278-5264 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227044358/https://www.thecho.in/files/34.-Dr.-Farid-Uddin-Ahmed-15-07-19.pdf |archive-date=27 December 2021 |access-date=29 November 2023}}</ref> while Obaidur Rahman from [[Banaras Hindu University]] observed its adherence to the legacy of Wahiduzzaman Kairanawi.{{Sfn|Rahman|2021|p=242}} [[Muhammadullah Khalili Qasmi]], historiographer of Darul Uloom Deoband, and Nayab Hasan Qasmi, author of ''Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama'', noted its position among Arabic magazines,<ref name=":Qasmi">{{Cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Muhammadullah |url=https://archive.org/download/dar-al-aloom-deoband-ki-jame-aor-mukhtasar-tareekh/Dar%20al%20aloom%20deoband%20ki%20jame%20aor%20mukhtasar%20tareekh%20%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%88%D9%85_%D8%AF%DB%8C%D9%88%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%AF_%DA%A9%DB%8C_%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%85%D8%B9_%D9%88_%D9%85%D8%AE%D8%AA%D8%B5%D8%B1_%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%DB%8C%D8%AE_%D8%AF%D8%A7%D8%B1%D8%A7%D9%84%D9%85%D8%A4%D9%84%D9%81%DB%8C%D9%86.pdf |title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ki Jame O Mukhtasar Tareekh |date=2020 |publisher=Shaikh-Ul-Hind Academy |edition=3rd |location=India |page=399 |language=ur |oclc=1345466013}}</ref> with Hasan referencing its engagement with media discourse and its connection between Arab and non-Arab Muslim communities.<ref name="Nayab">{{cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Nayab Hasan |url=https://archive.org/details/DarulUloomDeobandKaSahafatiManzarNamah |title=Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama |publisher=Idara Tahqueeq-e-islami Deoband |year=2013 |edition= |location=India |pages=129 |language=ur |trans-title=Journalistic Scenario Of Darul Uloom Deoband}}</ref> Qamruzzaman from [[Aligarh Muslim University]] described it as a reflection of Darul Uloom Deoband's outlook.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Qamruzzaman |first= |title=Maulavi Wahiduzzaman Karanvi his contribution to Arabic language and literature in India |degree=PhD |publisher=Aligarh Muslim University |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/jspui/handle/10603/57789 |language=ar |page=127 |archive-url=https://archive.org/details/HindustanMainArbiZubanAdabKayFaroghMainMaulanaWaheeduzamanKiranviKaKirdar |archive-date=30 March 2019 |year=2001 |location=India |hdl=10603/57789}}</ref> Anees Alangadan from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], highlighted its content's focus on Islamic themes.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=164}} Sarwar Alam Nadwi from Aligarh Muslim University remarked on its writing style and its reception in different communities.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=271}} Abdur Rahman from [[Jawaharlal Nehru University]] referred to its style, objectives, and coverage of Arab issues.<ref>{{Cite journal |last=Rahman |first=Abdur |date=2018 |title=Contributions Of The Scholars Of Darul Uloom Deoband To The Development Of Arabic Journalism In India |url=https://aldebal.com/index.php/aldebal/article/view/43 |url-status=live |journal=Aldebal |language=ar |volume=3 |issue=1 |page=80 |issn=2415-5500 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230907204130/http://aldebal.com/index.php/aldebal/article/view/43 |archive-date=7 September 2023 |access-date=10 December 2023}}</ref>

== Worldwide reach ==
It has been acknowledged across the [[Muslim world]] for its focus on Islamic scholarship, cultural exchange, and developing connections among Muslim communities. [[Ziyauddinkhan ibn Ishan Babakhan]], former president of the [[Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of Central Asia and Kazakhstan]], recognized its efforts in promoting understanding and solidarity among Muslims globally.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=268}} Ahmed Abdul Qadir, Dean at [[King Abdulaziz University]], noted its focus on Islamic principles and its analysis of issues within the Muslim world.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=142}} Abd al-Fattah Sa'id of ''Manar al-Islam'', published by the [[General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments]], highlighted its role in Islamic propagation and the promotion of the Arabic language in the Indian subcontinent.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=268}} {{ill|Abdulaziz Bin Abdullah Al-Khwaiter|ar|عبد العزيز بن عبد الله الخويطر}}, a member of Saudi Arabia's [[Council of Ministers of Saudi Arabia|Council of Ministers]], referred to its quality and the presence of esteemed writers.{{Sfn|Arabi|2019|p=143}} Bahraini scholar Qasim Yusuf al-Shaykh observed its engagement with the spirit of Islam and intellectual discussions.<ref name=":Ahmed" />

== See also ==
* [[Magazines of Darul Uloom Deoband]]

== References ==
{{Reflist}}
{{Darul Uloom Deoband}}

[[Category:Deobandi Arabic magazines]]
[[Category:Conservative magazines]]
[[Category:Publications of Darul Uloom Deoband]]
[[Category:Arabic-language magazines]]
[[Category:Monthly magazines published in India]]
[[Category:Magazines established in 1976]]
[[Category:Monthly magazines]]
[[Category:Literary magazines published in India]]

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MishaelNab at 04:44, 6 November 2025