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{{Short description|Indian Arabic magazine}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=April 2025}}
{{Infobox magazine
| title = Al-Raid
| logo = Logo of Al-Raid.png
| image_file = Cover of Al-Raid 65-9.jpg
| image_caption = Cover of Volume 65, Issue 9
| editor =
| previous_editor = {{Unbulleted list|[[Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadvi]]|[[Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi]]|[[Shafiqur Rahman Nadwi]]|[[Abdullah Hasani Nadwi]]|[[Jafar Masood Hasani Nadwi]]}}
| category = [[Theology]], [[Culture]], [[Dawah]], [[Literature]]
| frequency = Biweekly
| publisher = [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]]
| founder = [[Rabey Hasani Nadwi]]
| founded = 1959
| firstdate =
| country = India
| language = Arabic
| website = {{URL|alraid.in}}
| issn = 2393-8277
| oclc = 10939736
}}
'''''Al-Raid''''' ({{langx|ar|الرائد}}) is a biweekly Arabic magazine published by [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]], with a central focus on the [[Islam in India|Muslim community in India]] and their circumstances.<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|journal=The Echo|volume=8|issue=1|page=311|issn=2278-5264|access-date=29 November 2023|archive-date=27 December 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211227044358/https://www.thecho.in/files/34.-Dr.-Farid-Uddin-Ahmed-15-07-19.pdf|url-status=live}}</ref> Established in 1959 by [[Rabey Hasani Nadwi]] and further developed by [[Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadvi]], [[Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi]], [[Abdullah Hasani Nadwi]], and others, the magazine aims to spotlight articles and research conducted by its own students.<ref name=":Ahmed" /> It was initially established under [[An-Nadi Al-Arabi]] but later transitioned to Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, reflecting the principles of ''[[Al-Baas El-Islami]]'' and its distinctive viewpoints.<ref name=":Ahmed" />

== Origins and evolution ==
Established by the Press Committee of An-Nadi Al-Arabi in July 1959, with Rabey Hasani Nadwi as its founder, the publication initially consisted of four pages.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Nadwi |first=Sarwar Alam |title=Development Of Arabic Journalism In India After Independence |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/57825 |publisher=[[Aligarh Muslim University]] |degree=PhD |year=2000 |location=India |page=205 |language=ar |hdl=10603/57825 |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126024641/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/57825 |url-status=live }}</ref> It expanded to six pages by July 1963 and further increased to eight by 1965.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=205}} The magazine, fully controlled by students from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, aimed to assert their literary and journalistic sovereignty.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=205}} The editorial team, including Muhammad Ziyaul Hasan, Masoudur Rahman, and Muhammad Iqbal, operated under the title "Al-Raid of An-Nadi Al-Arabi at Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama."{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=205}}

In October 1960, with issue 8/7 in its second year, Editor-in-Chief [[Shafiqur Rahman Nadwi]]'s name appeared on the front page for the first time. The fifth-year issue in January 1964 revealed Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadvi's name under Supervisor. By July 1964, Rabey Hasani Nadwi was acknowledged as the General Supervisor. From the eighth year in 1966, he assumed the role of responsible supervisor, ensuring the newspaper's continuity.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=205}}

In February 1974, during its fifteenth year, the Arabic magazine, now under the presidency of Rabey Hasani Nadwi, Vice President Saeed-ur-Rahman Azmi Nadvi, and Editor-in-Chief Wazeh Rashid Hasani Nadwi, continued its distribution. From the sixteenth year, July 1974, it was published by Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama without the Press Committee of An-Nadi Al-Arabi. The magazine maintained its format, introducing Abdullah Hasani Nadwi as Editing Secretary from the twenty-first year in 1979.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=206}}

In 1984, [[Rabita al-Adab al-Islami]] emphasized the importance of Islamic literature, prompting ''Al-Raid'' to publish a supplement in 1989 under the supervision of Rabey Hasani Nadwi, the General Secretary of the association. Editing and preparation were undertaken by Abdul Noor Al-Azhari Al-Nadwi and Mahmoud Al-Azhari Al-Nadwi.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=209}}

== Approach and execution ==
The publication contains articles in literary Arabic tailored for novice learners of the language.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Alangadan |first=Anees |title=Relocating Arabic Language And Literature With Reference To Arabic Journalism In India 1950 To 2000 |publisher=[[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]] |year=2014 |location=India |page=180 |language=ar |hdl=10603/30548 |degree=PhD |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/30548 |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129050821/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/30548 |url-status=live }}</ref> It serves as an initial journalistic platform for students studying Arabic language and literature. The primary aim of the magazine is to encourage Islamic journalism.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=180}} A separate section is included for the [[Hadith studies|study of Hadith]].<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> Submissions to the magazine come from students affiliated with Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama and various madrasas, covering news related to Muslims residing in India and beyond. An-Nadi Al-Arabi, representing Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama's students, operates under the umbrella of [[Nadwatul Ulama]].{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=180}} It functions as a literary and cultural Arabic association where students refine their skills through diverse activities such as writing, oratory, and Arabic journalism. Additionally, the association has a specialized Arabic library for reading purposes.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=180}}

== Academic reception ==
The publication has been recognized by scholars from various academic disciplines. Abdul Samad, a researcher at the [[University of Madras]], considers it a notable source of Arabic journalism, citing its bi-monthly publication as an important feature.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=K |first=Abdul Samad |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/229374 |title=Al Ulamaa Al Baarizoona Min Daaril Uloom Li Nadwatil Ulamaa Alladheena Hasaloo Alaa Al Jaayizah At Taqdeeriyya Li Nashri Al Lugha Alarabiyya Wa Aadaabihaa |publisher=Department of Arabic, [[University of Madras]] |degree=Phd |page=57 |location=India |language=ar |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=16 June 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616025102/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/229374 |url-status=live }}</ref> Farid Uddin Ahmed from [[Cotton University]] highlights its role in promoting Islamic teachings and addressing misconceptions in India.<ref name=":Ahmed" /> Habib Shahidul Islam, a scholar at [[Gauhati University]], notes the magazine's influence within the Islamic world, including its reach into [[Arab world|Arab countries]].<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=Islam |first=Habib Shahidul |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/114360 |title=The Role Of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulema In The Field Of Arabic Journalism In India A Study |publisher=Department of Arabic, [[Gauhati University]] |year=2014 |location=India |degree=PhD |language=en |hdl=10603/114360 |page=192 |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=29 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231129050739/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/114360 |url-status=live }}</ref> Anees Alangadan from [[Mahatma Gandhi University, Kerala]], praises it for its balanced approach, avoiding conflicts.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=186}} Sarwar Alam Nadwi, a scholar at [[Aligarh Muslim University]], points to its contribution to shaping interest in classical Arabic education.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=208}} Zikrullah Arabi of [[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]] observes its impact on fostering interest in Arabic among younger generations.<ref>{{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|url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/337869|degree=PhD|publisher=[[Maulana Azad National Urdu University]]|page=33|year=2019|location=India|language=ar|hdl=10603/337869|access-date=29 November 2023|archive-date=26 November 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126024643/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/337869|url-status=live}}</ref> Jubailiya from the [[University of Calicut]] commends it for its unique journalistic approach and its role in the development of both Arabic and non-Arabic newspapers in India.<ref>{{Cite thesis |last=P |first=Jubailiya |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/306944 |title=Darul Uloom Nadwathul Ulama its Contributions to the Development of Arabic Language and Literature: an analytical study |publisher=Department of Arabic, [[University of Calicut]] |year=2020 |location=India |page=193 |language=ar |degree=PhD |access-date=29 November 2023 |archive-date=26 November 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20231126025358/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/306944 |url-status=live }}</ref> Nayab Hasan Qasmi, author of ''Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama'', describes its language as clear and accessible.<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 |page=104 |language=ur |trans-title=Journalistic Scenario Of Darul Uloom Deoband}}</ref> Hafizur Rahman from Gauhati University affirms that the publication entered Arabic journalism with high standards and exemplary practices,<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=194 |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 |hdl=10603/342127 |url-status=live}}</ref> while Obaidur Rahman from the [[University of Calcutta]] notes its admiration among both Indian and Arab readers.<ref name=":OR">{{Cite thesis |last=Rahman |first=Obaidur |title=Musahamatu Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama Fi Nashril Lughatil Arabiati Wal Adabil Islami Wa Dauruha Fi Majalis Sahafati Wal Elam |access-date=11 November 2024 |degree=PhD |publisher=[[University of Calcutta]] |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/314806 |language=ar |pages=440 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230616040516/https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in:8443/jspui/handle/10603/314806 |archive-date=16 June 2023 |year=2017 |location=India |hdl=10603/314806 |url-status=live}}</ref> Sheeba Rehman from Aligarh Muslim University recognizes its ideal role in Arabic journalism and literature both in India and internationally.<ref name=":SR">{{Cite thesis |last=Rehman |first=Sheeba |title=Contribution of Darul Uloom Nadwatul to the Development of Arabic Journalism in India |degree=PhD |publisher=[[Aligarh Muslim University]] |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181102105606if_/http://ir.amu.ac.in/6786/1/DS%203919.pdf |language=ar |page=70 |pages= |year=2008 |location=India}}</ref>

== Global perspective ==
Several scholars from the [[Arab world]] have commended it, including [[Ishaq Al-Farhan]] form Jordan,{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=208}} Abdelhamid Hamouda, a member of the Youth Literature Association in Egypt,{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=185}} and Afeef Muhammad bin Ali from Algeria.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=185}}

It has also received recognition from scholars outside the Arab world. Abdul Jalil Hussein, Director of the [[Muslim World League]] in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, noted the writings of the columnist [[Abul Hasan Ali Hasani Nadwi]] and appreciated its coverage of issues like Christian missionary work in Indonesia and political developments in Arab countries.{{Sfn|Alangadan|2014|p=186}} Dhiya al-Din Khalil, Chief of the [[Spiritual Administration of the Muslims of Central Asia and Kazakhstan]], also expressed approval of the publication.{{Sfn|Nadwi|2000|p=207}}

== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:Deobandi Arabic magazines]]
[[Category:Publications of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]]
[[Category:Arabic-language magazines]]
[[Category:Biweekly magazines]]
[[Category:Magazines established in 1959]]
[[Category:Literary magazines published in India]]
[[Category:Conservative magazines]]

Al-Raid - Revision history

Joseph Patricio at 20:24, 28 December 2025