The Muslim Heritage of Bengal The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of Great Muslim Scholars, Writers and Reformers of Bangladesh and West Bengal Paperback

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The Lives, Thoughts and Achievements of Great Muslim Scholars, Writers and Reformers of Bangladesh and West Bengal Paperback

Who are the most influential Muslims in the history of Bengal and why? Find out in this book.

A popular history book that covers 800 years of the history of Islam in Bengal through the example of 42 inspirational figures up until the 20th century by the author of the bestseller The Muslim 100.

This book provides glimpses of Bengal Muslim history from the beginning of the 13th century to more recent events during the early part of the 20th century. Khan book provides invaluable information which will inspire present and future generations regarding the Muslim history, culture and heritage of Bengal.

Highly recommended reading for Muslims and non-Muslims, young and old alike.

Reviews

"The Muslim Heritage of Bengal is a multidimensional work. . . . I am sure this book will add to the vista of knowledge in the field of Muslim history and heritage of Bengal. I recommend this work."A. K. M. Yaqub Ali, PhD, professor emeritus, Islamic history and culture, University of Rajshahi

"Khan's book provides invaluable information which will inspire present and future generations."M. Abdul Jabbar Beg, PhD, former professor of Islamic history and civilization, National University of Malaysia

A popular history that covers eight hundred years of the history of Islam in Bengal through the example of forty-two inspirational men and women up until the twentieth century. Written by the author of the best-selling The Muslim 100.

Included are the prominent figures Shah Jalal, Nawab Abdul Latif, Rt. Hon. Syed Ameer Ali, Sir Salimullah Khan Bahadur, and Begum Rokeya.

"informed, informative... very strongly recommended" — Midwest Book Review

"easy to understand ... With a straightforward and lucid style of language, the book is highly informative and beneficial to students, general readers as well as to research scholars and academics."— Mohammad Irfan Shah, Islam and Muslim Societies: A Social Science Journal

About The Author

Muhammad Mojlum Khan was born in 1973 in Habiganj, Bangladesh and was educated in England. He is a teacher, author, literary critic and research scholar, and has published more than 150 essays and articles worldwide. He is author The Muslim 100 (2008). He is a Fellow of the Royal Asiatic Society of Great Britain and Director of the Bengal Muslim Research Institute, UK. He lives in England with his family.