[3] In 1932, under the influence of Taqi-ud-Din al-Hilali and a proposal by Syed Sabir, the institution launched Al-Ziya, designed to provide students with a platform to practice Arabic writing and composition.

[5] Despite over a million students learning Arabic in approximately one thousand madrassas, the language had not advanced in terms of communication skills beyond jurisprudential or logical topics.

[1] It aimed to demonstrate that Arabic is not a static language limited to religious contexts but one capable of supporting a broad range of disciplines, including both Islamic studies and other scientific fields.

[10] In addition to its focus on language, the magazine acted as the primary representative of Indian Muslims abroad, facilitating communication between India and the Arab world.

[25] Masud Alam Nadwi established global connections with notable figures such as Shakib Arslan, Rashid Rida, and Muhibb al-Din al-Khatib from the Arab world, as well as Muhammad Iqbal in India, using the magazine as a platform.

[26] It also served as a vehicle for emerging scholars like Mustafa al-Siba'i, Umar Bahaa al-Amiri, Abdul Qahhar al-Kardani, and Muhammad Ma Jian, who later achieved prominence in their fields.

[27] The publication received praise from several international sources, including Amir Nasiruddin of Lebanon, who lauded Al-Ziya for its pure Arabic language, eloquent style, and insightful Islamic research.

[1] The Lebanese newspaper Al-Safa acknowledged Al-Ziya's unique position as the only Arabic-language magazine in India at the time, emphasizing its comprehensive and beneficial content, despite being printed using lithography.