Mustafa Raza Khan

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Maulana Mustafa Raza Khan, commonly known among the Muslims of the Indian sub-continent as Mufti e Azam e Hind, was born in Bareilly (India) in 1892. His father, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (1856 - 1921) was One of the most distinguished Leader of Sunni Movement in South Asia .He also achieve almost same Position in the Sunni World of Asia by establishing Bareilly as the Head quarter of Sunni Movement commanly Known as Barelwi Movement[1].His grandfather, Moulana Naqi Ali Khan (d. 1880) ), were recognised.

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[edit] Educational Background

He was born into a scholarly atmosphere. His family was reputed for its services in Islamic Traditional Sciences. His father especially, respected in social, political, educational and fields. Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan completed his religious education under the guidance of his learned father as well as other great Ulema.

[edit] Academic Status

Moulana Mustapha Raza Khan was well versed in more than twenty branches of oriental learning, including Tafseer, Hadith, Fiqh, Sarf, Nahv, Tajweed, Balghat, Tassawuf, Mantiq, Seerah, Tareekh, Kalam, Aqa'id, Reyazvi, Touqeet, Jafar and Hayat.

[edit] Sufism (Bai'ah)

He was a Shaikh of the Qadriya order. His own spiritual guide, Shaik Sayyid shah Abul Hussain Ahmed Noori Qadri Barkati(1839-1906) (radi Allahu anhu), of Mahrehra Shareef (India) was a Sufi and spiritual guide.

Upon the birth of Ghousul Waqt, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) Sayyiduna Shah Abul Hussain Ahmadi Noori (radi Allahu anhu) told A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu), "Maulana! When I come to Bareilly Shareef, then I will definitely see this child. He is a very blessed child."

As promised, when Sayyiduna Abul Hussain Ahmadi Noori (radi Allahu anhu) went to Bareilly Shareef, he immediately summoned to see Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) who was only six (6) months old. Sayyiduna Noori Mia (radi Allahu anhu), as he was also famously known, congratulated A'la Hadrat (radi Allahu anhu) and said, "This child will be of great assistance to the Deen and through him the servants of Almighty Allah will gain great benefit. This child is a Wali. From his blessed sight thousands of stray Muslims will become firm on the Deen. He is a sea of blessings."

On saying this, Sayyiduna Noori Mia (radi Allahu anhu) placed his blessed finger into the mouth of Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) and made him a Mureed. He also blessed him with I'jaazat and Khilafat at the same time. (Mufti Azam Hind Number, pg. 341). Not only did he receive Khilafat in the Qaderi Silsila (Order), but also in the Chishti, Nakshbandi, Suharwardi, and Madaari Orders. Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) also received Khilafat from his blessed father, A'la Hadrat, Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Al Qaderi (radi Allahu anhu).

[edit] A Mufti and Faqih:

He started issuing Fatawa while he was only a boy of 13 years old. His first Fatawa was on "Raza'ah". At the age of 13 he became a recognised "Mufti" and it is estimated that he issued more than 50 000 Fatawas during his lifetime. Collections of his Fatawa have been published in Urdu in two volumes under the title "Fatawa Mustafawiya".

[edit] As a Teacher

He started teaching in Jamia Manzare Islam, Bareilly in 1910. He served in this prominent institution for a period of about 27 years. He was a proficient scholar of Hadith and Fiqh. Several famous Islamic teachers of the sub-continent who were his pupils went on later to teach in the prominent Darul Ulooms of India and Pakistan. Some of them are: Moulana Sardar Ahmed Razvi, Moulana Ejaz Wali Khan, Moulana Hashmat Ali Khan and Moulana Mufti Shareef-ul-Haq Amjadi. Hundreds of his students are serving all over the sub-continent and other parts of the world as Heads of Religious Institutions and Muslim organisations.

[edit] As an Author

In spite of his round the year journeys all over India, and his deep commitment to his Central Darul Ifta, he wrote many books and commentaries on some of the books of Fatawa and Fiqh. It is estimated that he has left about 40 books on a variety of subjects and important issues. He followed the methodology of his great father in his writings. His style was straight and clear. He was very bold and strong while expressing his views and presenting his ideas. His books mainly consists of refutations against the invalid views and heretical ideas of deviant sects and groups of the Ummah. He mainly targeted "Wahabi" institutions in the sub-continent.

[edit] As a Religious Leader

He offered a dignified leadership to Muslims throughout his life. He was a man of principle and high morals. He never agreed to such proposals or plans that might harm the interests of the Muslim Ummah, and he never remained silent on such occasions when the reputation of Islam and Muslims came under threat. He was at the forefront during the movement to restore the Shahid Ganj Mosque at Lahore in 1935 and declared that participation in this movement was Fard for Muslims. Similarly in 1976 when the programme of compulsory sterilization (Vasectomy) was forced upon Muslims along with other Indian communities, by the Central Government of India, was the Muslim to oppose the campaign vigorously and publicly. He issued his Fatawa against the government and arranged its distribution all over India. At that time he took all the possible risks and proved to be a practical leader of Muslims and a true servant of Islam and lover of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (sallal laahu alaihi wasallam).

[edit] His Students and khulafa

The Khulafa of Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) are said to be in the thousands. They are not only present in India, but are spread throughout the world. The names of some of the famous Khulafa are:

Haramain Sharifain - Hadrat Sayed Abbas Alawi; Hadrat Sayed Noor Muhammad; Hadrat Sayed Muhammad Ameen (radi Allahu anhumul ajma'in)

In America - Hadrat Ghufraan Siddiqi

In South Africa - Hadrat Maulana Abdul Hadi Al Qaadri;Bilal-e-Mufti Al Azam Hind Hadrat Allama Shaykh Maulana Abdul Hamid Al Qadri Razvi (This Khulafa is one of his most beloved, Abdul Hamid was found drowned deep in the love of Mufti Al Azam hind); Hadrat Maulana Ahmad Muqaddam Al Qaadri

In Holland - Hadrat Maulana Badrul Qaadri

In Pakistan - Hadrat Qari Maslihud'deen (radi Allahu anhu); Hadrat Maulana Mufti Ghulam Sarwar Al Qaadri; Hadrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Afzal Husain; Hadrat Maulana Sayed Shah Turabul Haq; Hadrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Husain

In India - Mufas'sire Azam Hind Hadrat Ibrahim Raza (radi Allahu anhu); Hadrat Maulana Tahseen Raza Khan; Hadrat Maulana Rehan Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu);Taaj Al Shariah Hadrat Allamah Mufti Mohammed Akhtar Raza Khan Azhari(who is the life successor of Mufti Al Azam Hind); Muhadithe Kabeer Hadrat Maulana Mufti Zia Ul Mustapaha Sahib(son of Sadrush Al Shariah); Hadrat Maulana Arshadul Qaadri Sahib;Huzoor Amin-e-Millat Hazrat Amin Mia Qibla(Sajjada Nasheen of Khanqa-e-Barkaat, Mahrehra Shareef)

[edit] Demise

He left this physical world on the eve of the 14th of Muharram 1402 A.H. in Bareilly Shareef. He is buried in Bareilly Shareef beside his father, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan . His Urs Shareef is held every year in Bareilly Shareef and in various other countries around the globe. He left behind six daughters and one son. His son, Hazrat Anwar Raza , died during childhood.


Tajedaare Ahle Sunnah, Taaje Wilayat Wa Karaamat, Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind, Maulana Mustapha Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu) was aware of the actual time of his Wisaal.

On the 6th of Muharram (1981) he said, "All those who intended to become my Mureed but for some reason or the other could not come to me, I have made all of them Mureed and I have given their hands into the hand of Sayidduna Ghousul Azam (radi Allahu anhu)."

On the 12th of Muharram (1981) Hadrat said, "All those who asked me to make Dua for them, I have made Dua for their Jaiz (permissible) intentions to be fulfilled. May Allah accept this Dua." On this day he asked those that were present concerning date. They told him that it was the 12th of Muharram. On hearing this he became silent.

On the 13th of Muharram, he again asked concerning the date and the Mureedeen present said that it was Wednesday, the 13th of Muharram. On hearing this Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Namaaz will be held at Nau Mahla Musjid". Those present did not understand what he meant, but remained silent out of respect. After some time again Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) said, "Did anybody tell you about the Namaaz. I will read Jummah Namaaz in Nau Mahla Masjid." After some time Hadrat said, "Did anybody say anything about the Fatiha." Those present just gazed at each others faces and remained silent. Only later did they realise what Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was implying. Hadrat was spiritually present for Jummah at the Nau Mahla Masjid! Mufti-e-Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) was not only giving hope to the Mureedeen but also informing them of his Wisaal.

The last person Mufti Al Azam Hind spoke to was his beloved Khalifa and Servant, Bilal-e-Mufti Al Azam Hind Abdul Hamid Palmer.

The shining star of A'la Hadrat, Ash Shah Imam Ahmed Raza Khan (radi Allahu anhu), the glitter and the hope for the hearts of millions throughout the world, the Mujaddid of the 15th Century, the Imam of his time, Huzoor Sayyidi Sarkaar Mufti Al Azam-e-Hind (radi Allahu anhu) left the Aalame Duniya to Journey towards the Aalame Aakhira. It was 1.40 p.m. on the eve of the 14th of Muharram 1402 AH (1981).

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  • [2]The Indian Journal of Politics By Dept. of Political Science, Aligarh Published 1967

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