Arabic Prose Literature and Its Development in Tamil Nadu

Tamil Nadu state in India has a rich history of producing scholars, writers, jurists, hadith scholars, and interpreters whose works gained acclaim across the Islamic world, their contributions to the Arabic language and Islamic sciences cannot be overstated. This collection of works and their authors highlights the depth of engagement with Arabic literature and Islamic thought in Tamil Nadu, showing the enduring legacy of these scholars.Arabic studied as the language of Islamic scholarship, has been nurtured and preserved in Tamil Nadu through the efforts of dedicated scholars and writers who have made significant strides in promoting and developing the language across various fields, including history, linguistics, Islamic jurisprudence, and literature. The establishment of numerous religious schools, Arabic colleges, Islamic institutes, and universities facilitated spread of Arabic education, advent of printing and publication of Arabic periodicals and magazines proliferated Arabic literary works.