Dr. N. Sabah Ismail | Dr. Sabah Ismail Nadvi
About me
Dr. Noorus Sabah Ismail is an erudite Islamic, Arabic and Urdu scholar accepted across the city, state and the country for his writing and speaking ability. He is also an accomplished orator. His proficiency in Arabic and Urdu language is admired by scholars.
Dr. Noorus Sabah Ismail has done Doctorate in Arabic from Lucknow University and did his Masters in Arabic from Aligarh Muslim University after completing his Alimiyat from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow. slot online
His special TV show during the month of Ramazan named Khulasa e Quran aired by TaazaTV was highly popular and seen by millions of viewers in all thirty days of Ramazan. careerlifer.com
He has been associated with various literary, educational and religious institutions in West Bengal. His insight and educational zeal has earned him a place in the governing body of West Bengal Urdu Academy and heads its Education Committee and Function and Cultural Committee. He is also the Assistant General Secretary of The Muslim Institute, Kolkata and also heads its Education Committee. dolcegroup.com
He is a renowned columnist for leading Urdu Daily from Kolkata- Akhbar e Mashriq. His column Farman e Ilahi (On Quranic Tafseer) has provided enlightenment to the uncountable many in the last twenty years. His academic credentials and socio-religious insights has a national acceptance. He has authored hundreds of articles on various social and religious issues for Akhbar e Mashriq, The Eastern Post and other print media.
Asst Gen Secy & Officiating
Education Secretary
The Muslim Institute
Columnist
Akhbar-e-Mashriq (Urdu Daily)
President
International Nadwi Association, Kolkata
Secretary
Rabita Adab Islami Aalami, Kolkata
Principal
Madrasah Babul Uloom
Chief Advisor
The Eastern Post (English Weekly)
Chief Administrator
Jibreel International School
Patron
Baitul Maal Tanti Bagh, Kolkata
President
A Hand (NGO)
Conferences
Attended various national and international conferences on Arabic , Urdu and Islamic Studies.
Countries visited
United States, Singapore, Malaysia and Saudi Arabia
President
International Nadwi Association, Kolkata
A Journey with the Qur’an — A Life Shaped by Revelation, Service, and a Father’s Vision
Dr. Noorus Sabah Ismail Nadvi’s journey with the Qur’an began even before his birth—rooted in the vision, prayers, and lifelong devotion of his father, Qari Muhammad Ismail Zafar (RA), a scholar whose life revolved around the Qur’an, worship, and service to Islam.
In 1972, Qari Muhammad Ismail Zafar founded Madrasah Babul Uloom at Moula Ali Masjid, Kolkata—where his own father, Haji Md Yasin (RA), served as Imam and Khateeb. The institution was established with a single, sacred vision: to illuminate hearts with the Qur’an and prepare students for success in both this world and the Hereafter.
Everything that Dr. Ismail represents today is a continuation of that noble dream.
🌿 The Early Light
In 1980, Dr. Ismail memorised the Qur’an at Madrasah Babul Uloom. These early years laid the spiritual foundation of his life—not merely as a Hafiz-e-Qur’an, but as a soul deeply attached to the words of Allah.
His academic journey later unfolded through:
Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama → Aligarh Muslim University → Ph.D. (Arabic), University of Lucknow.
Yet, beyond all formal qualifications, it is the Qur’an that continues to define his identity, purpose, and mission.
🌙 Tafsīr: A Lifelong Calling
For 26 uninterrupted years, Dr. Ismail authored the weekly Qur’anic tafsīr column “Farman-e-Ilahi” in Akhbar-e-Mashriq, completing a remarkable 1,262 columns—a rare and monumental scholarly contribution in South Asia.
Upon completing this historic series, Allah opened another door of service:
“Noor-e-Qur’an” — an ongoing Qur’anic reflection series dedicated to bringing Qur’anic understanding into daily life with relevance, depth, and spiritual warmth.
Across his writings, lectures, and media engagements, his message remains consistent and clear:
“Bring hearts closer to the words of Allah.”
🕌 Noor Qur’an Academy — A New Chapter
In 2025, Dr. Ismail established Noor Qur’an Academy, envisioned as a model Qur’anic learning and da‘wah centre for the new generation.
The Academy is dedicated to:
- Teaching the Qur’an with understanding
- Reviving Tadabbur, Tafakkur, and Iman
- Youth-centred Qur’anic literacy
- Character-building through revelation
- Accessible online and on-campus programmes for all
The Academy reflects a sincere effort to present the Qur’an in a manner that is authentic, intellectual, spiritual, and contemporary.
🌍 Education as Worship
In 2008, Dr. Ismail, along with his two brothers, founded Jibreel International School, Kolkata—a modern Islamic English-medium institution committed to harmonising faith, ethics, and academic excellence.
For over 17 years, the school has served as a living model of education rooted in values, guided by discipline, and inspired by the Qur’anic worldview.
🌟 Continuing a Sacred Legacy
Every column, lecture, institution, and educational initiative associated with Dr. Ismail is deeply connected to one truth:
It is the fulfilment of his father’s vision.
The extraordinary love of Allah, His Messenger ﷺ, the Qur’an, and Islamic knowledge that defined Qari Muhammad Ismail Zafar (RA) continues to inspire this lifelong mission. Any success achieved is regarded as purely Allah’s favour and mercy.
✨ A Journey Still Unfolding
For Dr. Ismail, the Qur’an is not merely a text to be taught—it is the companion of the heart, the mirror of the soul, and the guiding light of life.
Through Noor Qur’an Academy, Jibreel International School, Madrasah Babul Uloom, and decades of Qur’anic scholarship, writing, and teaching, his prayer remains:
“May the Qur’an remain the centre of our lives,
the guide of our decisions,
and the peace of our hearts.”