Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi was one of the great scholars of Islam and Arabic studies, who had a systematic style of writing. As a religious scholar, he used his writing as a tool to the advancement of Islam throughout its history by highlighting the role of eminent personalities and by describing their accomplishment in the field of Islamic revival and renaissance. He is credited with having written 50 books, mostly in Arabic and some in Urdu. 'Mukhtarat Min Adab al-Arab' is a collection of Arabic Prose selections by Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi. Maulana Muhammad Rabey Hasani Nadwi has wtitten the book 'Manthurat Min Adab al-Arab' (The Literary Scatterings) which is a collection comprised of the literary texts, poems from the beginning of Islamic Period to Modern Period. In the manner of 'Mukhtarat Min Adab al-Arab' the book 'Manthurat' is presented. Rabey Nadwi has included in this book, the literary text of prose, poems with the religious and ethical values. It makes the representation of authentic litterateurs of Islamic history. The composition of the books "Manthurat Min Adab al-Arab" and 'Mukhtarat Min Adab al-Arab' are based on the framing of modules for higher education.
