THE ROLE OF BOOKS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF ISLAMIC MODERNISM AND CULTURAL CHANGES IN THE SUBCONTINENT: A CRITICAL STUDY IN THE LIGHT OF
Keywords:
Islamic modernism , Islamic literature, Urdu literature, Dr. Jameel Jalbi, translation, Indian subcontinentAbstract
Dr. Jameel Jalbi's translation of Islamic literature into Urdu played a pivotal role in shaping the intellectual landscape of the Indian subcontinent during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His work served as a catalyst for the development of Islamic modernism, a movement that sought to reconcile traditional Islamic teachings with the challenges of modernity. Jalbi's translations not only made Islamic texts accessible to a wider audience but also introduced new ideas and perspectives that challenged the prevailing orthodoxies. His work had a profound impact on the development of Urdu literature and culture, and it continues to be studied and debated today.