Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan [Hardcover]

Nasim Yousaf (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 14, 2003

allama mashriqi was an eminent mathematician and scientist and a renowned scholar who broke records at Punjab and Cambridge Universities. He was one of the founding fathers of Pakistan and the founder of the Khaksar Movement; he played a vital role in the independence of Indo-Pakistan. The first part of this book is an eye opener, as Mashriqi

Editorial Reviews

From the Author

It gives me immense gratification and honor to be writing about two legends of a lifetime. I am, indeed, honored to be closely related to these renowned and well-acclaimed personalities of Pakistan. First, I had thought that I would write two separate books on each of these personalities, but I realized that a vast majority of people are not aware of the fact that the two were closely related. My knowledge of these two stalwarts does not come merely from the members of the family but also from non-family members and other sources. There is a lot of curiosity and interest about these personalities amongst the public. There is also a need on the part of researchers, scholars, historians, students, educationists, etc., for this kind of a book, particularly from a member of the family.

I believe it is worthwhile to share my knowledge with the nation. Before writing this book, I undertook extensive research using a large number of books, journals, and many newspapers of the time. I have reviewed papers from virtually every date spanning from 1939 through 1963. It has taken me seven years (of long hours) to produce this book. The newspapers used during research are non-Khaksar and I have cited the information and quotations from these papers, where possible, so that my study is not considered biased.

About the Author

Mr. Nasim Yousaf began his career as a Pilot Officer in the Pakistan Air Force. He left the cherished profession and became an exporter and a leader in the business community in Pakistan. The author is a founding member of the Board of Directors that established The Pakistan Commercial Exporters of Towels Association (PCETA), one of the largest trade associations in Pakistan. He also held other important positions in the PCETA, including Vice Chairman (North Zone), Member of the Central Executive Committee, and Member of the Textile Quota Committee of the PCETA. As part of the Textile Quota Committee, he and other members disbursed textile quota to exporters of PCETA. Mr. Yousaf also represented the business community in front of various levels of the Government of Pakistan, including the ministerial level, to discuss and resolve trade issues. Mr. Yousaf has traveled extensively around the world, which according to him, has been a great source of learning and has opened his vision on global issues.

Since his move to the USA over a decade ago, he has continued to engage in his own business, and has simultaneously pursued his passion of writing books and articles, particularly on Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksars’ role toward the independence of Pakistan. He has spent many years on research on the Pakistan movement and has continuously devoted a considerable amount of time toward this project.

Mr. Yousaf’s other works and books include:

Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan: Two Legends of Pakistan
Import & Export of Apparel & Textiles
Various articles on Allama Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik

Product Details

• Hardcover: 500 pages
• Publisher: Xlibris Corporation (October 14, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1401090974
• ISBN-13: 978-1401090975
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,779,081 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Nasim Yousaf is a scholar, historian, and author of a number of books and research papers focusing on the role of Allama Mashriqi and his Khaksar Tehrik in the independence movement of British India. He has revealed many hidden facts regarding partition in his published works. His forthcoming book, "Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather, Allama Mashriqi", seeks to bring a fresh perspective to the role of the two personalities in the partition episode.

Mr. Yousaf comes from a famous political family of Pakistan; he is a grandson of the late prominent political leader Allama Mashriqi (whose book "Tazkirah" was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Literature) and a nephew of Nobel Peace Prize nominee Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan (who pioneered microcredit). His family's political background enables him to bring to his works inside knowledge and deep insight into the politics of the Indian-subcontinent. Additionally, his interactions (while in the USA and abroad) with many cultures and keen interest in the histories and politics of various societies have contributed to his perspective on world politics.

The author's knowledge of Mashriqi comes not only from his far-reaching research, but also from his discussions with Mashriqi's sons and daughters (who were part of the struggle), other family members, and Mashriqi's followers and admirers. Further, Mr. Yousaf had the honor of observing Mashriqi from a close distance. The author saw Mashriqi in many key moments: addressing the crowd, with the masses' love and dedication toward their leader on display, behind bars and under house-arrest, and in his last days and at a heart-breaking event, Mashriqi's funeral.

Mr. Yousaf has written extensively on Allama Mashriqi and his Khaksar Tehrik (also know as Khaksar Movement); he has presented papers at conferences in the USA. His academic piece published in Harvard Asia Quarterly (Spring 2009, Vol. XII, No. 2) challenges the traditionally held belief that the partition of British India was inevitable and exposes a complex picture of the partition episode. These works have changed the complexion of the current history of the Indian sub-continent and have added a new dimension to the independence episode. His research has compelled historians to re-visit the history of the region and correct the fabrication and elimination of many important facts.

The authors's works on Allama Mashraqi and the Khaksar Movement are a vital resource for faculty, researchers, journalists, students,film/documentary producers, and general interested readers to learn about Mashraqi and his pivotal role in bringing freedom to British India.

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