Works by Scholar & Historian Nasim Yousaf
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Allama Mashriqi Narrowly
Escapes the Gallows Published in the USA
Marks the Allama’s 51st Death Anniversary
“The undesirable torture I have been put to by the previous Government for uncommitted crimes will remain a landmark in the history of corruption and tyranny for all time...My suffering almost to the point of death that I had to face at the hands of the political tyrants, has not gone in vain and I am happy that truth and righteousness have at last won a battle like of which has, perhaps seldom happened in the history of the defeat of evil.”
- Allama Mashriqi, 1958
The book, Allama Mashriqi Narrowly Escapes the Gallows, has been published and released in the USA to mark the 51st death anniversary of Allama Mashriqi, one of the great freedom fighters of the Indian sub-continent. The work is authored by Allama Mashriqi’s grandson, Scholar and Historian Nasim Yousaf and serves as another vital contribution to the historiography of South Asia.
Synopsis: Allama Mashriqi Narrowly Escapes the Gallows chronicles one of the most high-profile court cases in South Asian history. The case arose in 1958 when Allama Mashriqi, who led the freedom of the Indian sub-continent, was falsely implicated in the assassination of the former Chief Minister of then West Pakistan (East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971). News of Mashriqi’s arrest for the murder spread like wildfire; it was broadcast via radio transmissions, special supplements (Zamima), and front-page banner-headlines. The nation was gripped by the news and could not believe that Mashriqi was responsible for such a heinous act. As the subsequent trial demonstrated, Mashriqi was an innocent man and the trial was actually part of a broader plan to “get Mr. Mashriqi and other accused Khaksars hanged” (The Pakistan Times, June 15, 1958).
In this book, scholar and historian Nasim Yousaf, Mashriqi’s grandson, provides a day-by-day account of the court proceedings. The proceedings include information from leading politicians of the time, who were either interrogated or had their statements recorded in connection with the trial. The trial also provides insight into how the prosecution (with the backing of the Pakistani establishment) built a case against Mashriqi; the book is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand not only the conspiracy behind the Chief Minister’s murder, but also the corruption and vindictive behavior of those in power in the early days of the nation; the trial demonstrated that the assault on democracy and abuse of power in Pakistan existed from the nation’s very birth. The reckless attitude of the country’s leadership since its founding in 1947 led to the eventual overthrow of the civilian Government by the military Commander-in-Chief in 1958, and laid the foundation for many of the problems the Pakistani nation faces today.
About the Author: The author, Mr. Nasim Yousaf, is a distinguished scholar and historian whose works have made an important contribution to the historiography of South Asia. Mr. Yousaf comes from a prominent family in South Asia and is a grandson of Allama Mashriqi and a nephew of social scientist Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan. Since 1996, he has been conducting exhaustive research on Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik (the most powerful private army in British India) as well as on Dr. Khan.
Mr. Yousaf’s works on Allama Mashriqi’s role in the freedom movement of the Indian sub-continent are particularly compelling and authentic because of his unique connection to the subject matter. He is the only scholar among South Asian historians to have had the honor of knowing Allama Mashriqi personally. Being Mashriqi’s grandson, the author had the opportunity to observe Mashriqi in many different settings – at home, at public gatherings, in jail, during Mashriqi’s last days and at his funeral. In addition to his personal connection to Mashriqi, the author’s knowledge of the time period comes directly from Mashriqi’s sons, daughters, and the Khaksars – all of whom were part of the freedom movement. Through his research, Mr. Yousaf has unearthed a number of hidden facts related to the partition of India in 1947. Many people now realize that the Indian sub-continent’s history is imbalanced and distorted, whereas previously they were unaware.
Mr. Yousaf has presented papers at U.S. conferences and published many books and numerous articles (which have appeared in newspapers in countries around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Pakistan, India, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, and the USA). His works have been published in journals such as Harvard Asia Quarterly and Pakistaniaat (USA) as well as in the World History Encyclopedia (USA). Among the author’s most valuable and treasured contributions is a digital compilation of the rare and historic Al-Islah newspaper (launched by Mashriqi in 1934), which provides an important lens into the Khaksar Tehrik and British India’s freedom movement. Mr. Yousaf is currently working on additional books and articles.
His published books include: (1) “Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather, Allama Mashriqi: A Groundbreaking Narrative of India’s Partition” (2) “Hidden Facts Behind British India’s Freedom: A Scholarly Look into Allama Mashraqi and Quaid-e-Azam’s Political Conflict” (3) “Allama Mashriqi: A Founder of Islamia College (Peshawar, Pakistan)” (4) “Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan - Pioneer of Microcredit & Guru of Rural Development.”
For additional information on the author and his works, visit the author’s fan page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nasimyousaf.26
Published in various newspapers
allamagallows.wmv
Allama Mashriqi Narrowly
Escapes the Gallows Published in the USA
Marks the Allama’s 51st Death Anniversary
“The undesirable torture I have been put to by the previous Government for uncommitted crimes will remain a landmark in the history of corruption and tyranny for all time...My suffering almost to the point of death that I had to face at the hands of the political tyrants, has not gone in vain and I am happy that truth and righteousness have at last won a battle like of which has, perhaps seldom happened in the history of the defeat of evil.”
- Allama Mashriqi, 1958
The book, Allama Mashriqi Narrowly Escapes the Gallows, has been published and released in the USA to mark the 51st death anniversary of Allama Mashriqi, one of the great freedom fighters of the Indian sub-continent. The work is authored by Allama Mashriqi’s grandson, Scholar and Historian Nasim Yousaf and serves as another vital contribution to the historiography of South Asia.
Synopsis: Allama Mashriqi Narrowly Escapes the Gallows chronicles one of the most high-profile court cases in South Asian history. The case arose in 1958 when Allama Mashriqi, who led the freedom of the Indian sub-continent, was falsely implicated in the assassination of the former Chief Minister of then West Pakistan (East Pakistan became Bangladesh in 1971). News of Mashriqi’s arrest for the murder spread like wildfire; it was broadcast via radio transmissions, special supplements (Zamima), and front-page banner-headlines. The nation was gripped by the news and could not believe that Mashriqi was responsible for such a heinous act. As the subsequent trial demonstrated, Mashriqi was an innocent man and the trial was actually part of a broader plan to “get Mr. Mashriqi and other accused Khaksars hanged” (The Pakistan Times, June 15, 1958).
In this book, scholar and historian Nasim Yousaf, Mashriqi’s grandson, provides a day-by-day account of the court proceedings. The proceedings include information from leading politicians of the time, who were either interrogated or had their statements recorded in connection with the trial. The trial also provides insight into how the prosecution (with the backing of the Pakistani establishment) built a case against Mashriqi; the book is an excellent read for anyone seeking to understand not only the conspiracy behind the Chief Minister’s murder, but also the corruption and vindictive behavior of those in power in the early days of the nation; the trial demonstrated that the assault on democracy and abuse of power in Pakistan existed from the nation’s very birth. The reckless attitude of the country’s leadership since its founding in 1947 led to the eventual overthrow of the civilian Government by the military Commander-in-Chief in 1958, and laid the foundation for many of the problems the Pakistani nation faces today.
About the Author: The author, Mr. Nasim Yousaf, is a distinguished scholar and historian whose works have made an important contribution to the historiography of South Asia. Mr. Yousaf comes from a prominent family in South Asia and is a grandson of Allama Mashriqi and a nephew of social scientist Dr. Akhter Hameed Khan. Since 1996, he has been conducting exhaustive research on Mashriqi and the Khaksar Tehrik (the most powerful private army in British India) as well as on Dr. Khan.
Mr. Yousaf’s works on Allama Mashriqi’s role in the freedom movement of the Indian sub-continent are particularly compelling and authentic because of his unique connection to the subject matter. He is the only scholar among South Asian historians to have had the honor of knowing Allama Mashriqi personally. Being Mashriqi’s grandson, the author had the opportunity to observe Mashriqi in many different settings – at home, at public gatherings, in jail, during Mashriqi’s last days and at his funeral. In addition to his personal connection to Mashriqi, the author’s knowledge of the time period comes directly from Mashriqi’s sons, daughters, and the Khaksars – all of whom were part of the freedom movement. Through his research, Mr. Yousaf has unearthed a number of hidden facts related to the partition of India in 1947. Many people now realize that the Indian sub-continent’s history is imbalanced and distorted, whereas previously they were unaware.
Mr. Yousaf has presented papers at U.S. conferences and published many books and numerous articles (which have appeared in newspapers in countries around the world, including Australia, Bangladesh, Canada, Pakistan, India, Japan, Norway, United Kingdom, and the USA). His works have been published in journals such as Harvard Asia Quarterly and Pakistaniaat (USA) as well as in the World History Encyclopedia (USA). Among the author’s most valuable and treasured contributions is a digital compilation of the rare and historic Al-Islah newspaper (launched by Mashriqi in 1934), which provides an important lens into the Khaksar Tehrik and British India’s freedom movement. Mr. Yousaf is currently working on additional books and articles.
His published books include: (1) “Mahatma Gandhi & My Grandfather, Allama Mashriqi: A Groundbreaking Narrative of India’s Partition” (2) “Hidden Facts Behind British India’s Freedom: A Scholarly Look into Allama Mashraqi and Quaid-e-Azam’s Political Conflict” (3) “Allama Mashriqi: A Founder of Islamia College (Peshawar, Pakistan)” (4) “Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan - Pioneer of Microcredit & Guru of Rural Development.”
For additional information on the author and his works, visit the author’s fan page on Facebook: www.facebook.com/nasimyousaf.26
Published in various newspapers