Al-Kifah

Al-Kifah () was a biweekly Arabic magazine, founded in 1973 under the editorship of Wahiduzzaman Kairanawi. Published by Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, it served as a mouthpiece for the organization, addressing the challenges faced by Indian Muslims. The eight-page publication aimed to raise awareness of these concerns among a wider Islamic audience, especially in the Gulf countries. Though Al-Kifah had no official affiliation with Darul Uloom Deoband, it regularly published articles from writers connected to the institution's Arabic publication, Al-Daie. The magazine ceased publication in 1987.

== Initial efforts == After India's independence in 1947, Indian Muslims faced significant challenges, with the partition and communal tensions weakening their collective identity and livelihoods. The Arab world, focused on Pakistan, often overlooked the Muslims in India, considering them a small, marginalized group with little influence. In response, Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind sought to reshape perceptions by launching Al-Kifah in October 1973, aiming to address misconceptions, educate Indian Muslims, and highlight the organization's role. Led by Wahiduzzaman Kairanawi, who managed the magazine single-handedly for several years, Al-Kifah was distinguished by its presentation and non-commercial approach, maintaining a focus on the community's religious and social needs. The magazine was later edited by Altafur Rahman Azmi and Muhammad Mazammil Qasmi before ceasing publication in December 1987.