Introduction

Aims and Objectives of the International League of Islamic Literature

The International League of Islamic Literature (Rabita al-Adab al-Islami al-Alamiya) is a global organization dedicated to the promotion of Islamic literature and the unification of Muslim writers on a single platform.

Founding Vision

Founder

The organization was founded by the legendary scholar and literary giant of the Muslim world, Hazarat Maulana Sayyid Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (r.a.), also known as Maulana Ali Mian. His scholarly, literary, and historical contributions are recognized across both the Arab and non-Arab worlds.

Core Objectives

Structured objectives

The League’s objectives are presented in a clear, structured format.


  1. Strengthening Foundations: To solidify the roots of Islamic literature and highlight various aspects of both classical and modern Islamic literary works.
  2. Literary Criticism: To establish principles of literary criticism based on Islamic values.
  3. Thematic Development: To formulate a complete and comprehensive theory of Islamic literature.
  4. Modern Integration: To develop Islamic methodologies and styles for modern literary sciences and arts.
  5. Historical Documentation: To re-organize the history of Islamic literature within the context of Muslim nations.
  6. Global Reach: To collect prominent works of Islamic literature and translate them into various languages of the Muslim world and other international languages.
  7. Children’s Literature: To pay special attention to the upbringing of Muslim children by preparing specific literary methodologies for them.
  8. Critical Analysis of Global Trends: To analyze global literary movements, identifying their merits and flaws through the lens of Islamic critique.
  9. Fostering Cooperation: To increase interaction and promote mutual cooperation among Islamic writers globally.
  10. Character Building: To prepare a generation of Muslims and intellectual personalities who take pride in their religious values and great cultural heritage.