Professor Syed Hanif Ahmed Naqvi was a distinguished scholar, critic, and authority on Ghalib studies, contributing significantly to the field of Urdu literature and research. This study explores his scholarly contributions, highlighting his expertise in biographical writing, research principles, and Ghalib studies. Naqvi emphasized integrity, meticulous fact-finding, and objective analysis in research, setting new benchmarks for Urdu literary scholarship. His works include groundbreaking articles, research papers, and edited volumes, which enriched the academic repository of Urdu literature. Naqvi’s principles of research, focusing on credibility, comprehensive study, and methodical analysis, remain instrumental for future researchers. His publications not only elevated the standards of research but also provided a structured approach to understanding literary texts. By bridging classical traditions with modern methodologies, Naqvi has left a lasting legacy that continues to guide scholars in the field of Urdu research. This paper examines his major works and the enduring impact of his academic practices, portraying him as a beacon of excellence in Urdu literary studies.

1.    Dr. Syed Hasan Abbas, Ed. Armughan-e-Ilmi, Nazar-e-Professor Hanif Naqvi (Siwan: Markaz-e-Tahqiqat-e-Urdu o Farsi Gopalpur, 2010), p. 23

2.    Shamim Hanafi, Professor Hanif Naqvi, in weekly Hamari Zaban , Vol. 74, No. 37, (1^st to 28th October 2015) p. 2

3.    Khan, Ghulam Mustafa, Dr., Tanqeed o Tahqeeq (Karachi: Shehzadah, 2001) p. 245

4.    Jain, Gyan Chand, Dr., Haqaiq, (Allahabad: Publisher not mentioned, 1978), p. 86

5.    Prof. Hanif Naqvi, Ghalib: Ahwal o Asar, (New Delhi: Ghalib Institute, 2007), p. 25, 2^nd Ed.

6.    Hanif Naqvi, Talash o Ma'arif, (Lucknow: Nusrat Publishers, 1987), pp. 12–13

7.    Ibid, Ghalib: Ahwal o Asar, p. 21

8.    Ibid, p. 22

9.    Ibid, p. 24

10.   Ibid, p. 41

11.   Ibid, p. 44

12.   Ibid, Tahqeeq o Tadween: Masail aur Mabahis, (Varanasi: 2010, Self published), pp. 27–28

13.   Ibid, p. 37

14.   Ibid, p. 38

15.   Ibid, p. 38

16.   Ibid, p. 40

17.   Ibid, Ghalib aur Jahan-e-Ghalib, (New Delhi: Ghalib Institute, 2012), p. 14

18.   Ibid, Ghalib aur Jahan-e-Ghalib, pp. 20–21

19.   Ibid, Ghalib: Ahwal o Asar, p. 119

20.   Ibid, Rajab Ali Baig Suroor: Chand Tahqiqi Mabahis, (New Delhi: Anjuman Taraqqi Urdu Hind), 1991), p. 17

21.   Ibid, p. 27

22.   Ibid, Meer o Mus’hafi, (Delhi: Self published, 2003) p. 14

23.   Ibid, Professor, Ghalib ke Farsi Khutoot (New Delhi: Ghalib Institute, 2015), p. 13

24.   Ibid, p. 18

25.   Ibid, p. 25

26.   Ibid, p. 27

27.   Ibid, Tahqeeq o Tadween: Masail aur Mabahis, p. 124

28.   Ibid, p. 137

29.   Ibid, p. 65

30.   Rasheed Hasan Khan, Intikhab-e-Nasikh, (Nai Dilli: Maktaba Jamia, 2011), pp. 117–118

31.   Sheikh Imam Bakhsh Nasikh, Diwan-e-Nasikh (Aksi edition), nuskha Banaras, taqweem Dr. Hanif Naqvi (Patna: Khuda Bakhsh Oriental Public Library, 1997) pp. 24–25

32.   Hanif Naqvi, Ed, Intikhab Karbal Katha, (Lucknow: Uttar Pradesh Urdu Academy, taba‘e doyam, 1991), p. 19

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