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Posted Date: 7th March, 2013 Last updated at 11:54 PSTSyed Jamal ud Din Afghani’s Anniversary TodaySayed Jamaluddin Al-Afghani was noted for the middle path that he took between traditionalism and modernismDeath anniversary of prominent Islamic scholar Syed Jamal ud Din Afghani is being observed today.
Sayed Jamaluddin Al-Afghani was noted for the middle path that he took between traditionalism and modernism.
Equally regarded in the East and the West as the 'defender of Islam‚' and the prime source of Islamic revolution in the 19th century‚ he is revered in the Arab world as the 'Hakeem al-Sharq.
He was the principal figure in awakening Islamic political sentiments and social reforms in India‚ Persia‚ Afghanistan‚ Egypt and the Ottoman Empire.He was an intellectual‚ a versatile genius‚ a wandering missionary‚ an impressive interpreter of the Holy Quran and an orator of the highest caliber who brought about a universal awakening throughout the world of Islam.
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