Al-Baas El-Islami

"[4] The creation of Al-Baas El-Islami is closely tied to the mission of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, which was founded to promote Islamic teachings in religious, educational, and cultural spheres in India.

[5] In 1954, Mohammad al-Hasani, a figure from Nadwatul Ulama, founded Al-Muntada Al-Adabi, an intellectual organization formed during the rise of Arab nationalism under leaders like Gamal Abdel Nasser.

[6] Amid this political and cultural upheaval in the Arab world, al-Hasani proposed creating a magazine to counter Western influence and develop religious and moral awareness.

Its foundational mission, outlined in its first editorial, distinguishes it from literary magazines in Cairo and Beirut, which it criticizes for focusing on superficial topics and promoting Arab cultural figures.

Wasim Ahmad, a scholar from Jamia Hamdard, noted the magazine's high-quality content and its role in bridging cultural and linguistic gaps between the Arab world and India.

[1] Farid Uddin Ahmed from Cotton University emphasized its significance in promoting Islamic thought and the Arabic language, highlighting its growing popularity within a short span of time.

[19] Nayab Hasan Qasmi, the author of Darul Uloom Deoband Ka Sahafati Manzarnama, highlighted the magazine's engagement with contemporary issues such as Arab nationalism, modernity, and atheism while promoting Islamic thought.

Figures such as Abdullah al-Ali al-Mahmoud of Sharjah and Abdul Khayyat of Masjid al-Haram praised its clarity, adherence to Islamic principles, and balanced approach to sensitive issues.

[31][32] Organizations such as the Palestine Rescue Center acknowledged the magazine's ability to connect Indian Muslims with Arabic-speaking communities,[33] and Iranian scholar Ali Akbar Sar Jamai emphasized its significance for modern Islamic thought, suggesting its translation into Persian for wider reach.

[34] The magazine served as a formative influence in shaping Arabic-language publications at Nadwatul Ulama, establishing a foundation for later works like Al-Raid, which reflect similar literary and cultural perspectives.