Jilani Miya, Shahzada-e-Akbar-o-Jaanasheen-e-Huzoor Hamid Raza Khan
Mystic, Preacher, Jurist, Theologian, Orator, Mufti, Islamic Scholar, Spiritual Leader and author
1907–1965
Hamid Raza Khan
Muhammad Ibrahim Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (1907–1965), commonly known as Mufassir-e-Azam-e-Hind and Jilani Miyan, was an Indian Islamic scholar, Sufi mystic, orator, and author. He was a leader of the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam.
Early life and education
Ibrahim was born into the family of Islamic scholar Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi, in 1907. Ibrahim was the elder son of Hamid Raza Khan.[1]
Under the guidance of his grandmother and mother, Ibrahim started his primary education in reading the Quran and books in Urdu. At seven, he was enrolled at the Manzar-e-Islam. Ibrahim's teachers at the seminary were Maulana Ahsan Ali Sahab Muhadith Faizpuri, his father Hamid Raza, and Sardar Ahmad Chishti. He graduated at the age of 19 in 1344 Hijri (1926 CE). At the graduation ceremony, his father tied a turban (dastar) on his son's head.[2]
Ibrahim succeeded his father, from whom he inherited all duties, that were given by Ahmed Barelvi, including being the Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah-E-Aliya Razviya, the headship of Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manzar E Islam, and the mutawallī (administrator) of Raza Jama Masjid and Dargah E A'ala Hazrat.[3]
Career
He was the 42nd Imam and Shaykh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah.Template:Citation needed At the age of four, Ibrahim Khan became the murid (disciple) of his grandfather Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri who gave him the Khilaafat of Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah. He also gained Hujjat al-Islam from his father and uncle Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri.[4]
In 1372 Hijri Ibrahim Khan visited Harmain Sharifain and got various ijazah for hadith, Dalaail-e-Khairaat, and Hizbul Bahr from the ulamas of Mecca and Medina.[4]
Ibrahim Khan had several students and disciples including Rehan Raza Khan Qadri Razvi, Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi, bdul Wajid Qadr Jilani, Samsullah Razvi Hasmati Bastawi, Abdul Hakim Razvi Jilani, and Aafaaz Ahmad Razvi Jilani.[5]
He initiated the monthly Alahazrat magazine for the propagation of the teachings of the Sunni school. Until 2024, this magazine was in circulation with Subhan Raza Khan as the editor-in-chief and Muhammad Ahsan Raza Khan its editor.[6]
Personal life
Ibrahim Khan was married to his cousin sister, the elder daughter of Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri. The marriage was solemnised by their grandfather when they were still children 1347 Hijri (1929 CE).[7] Ibrahim Khan had eight children with his wife: five sons and three daughters, including Akhtar Raza Khan.[8]
Literary works
Khan's works include:
- Zikrullah
- Nehmatullah
- Hujjatullah
- Fazaa'il-e-Durood Shareef
- Tafseer Surah Balad
- Tashreeh Qasida Mu'mania[9]
Death
Khan died after being sick for three consecutive years on 11 Safar 1385 Hijri (12 June 1965 CE). His funeral prayer was arranged at the Islamia Inter College, and led by Muhammad Afzal Hussain. He was buried in Bareilly Sharif Dargah, in Bareilly.[10]Template:Unreliable source?
See also
References
- ↑ Tazkira-e-Mashaikh-e-Qadria Barkatia Rizvia. Sufinama. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Hayat Mufassir-e-Aazam by Abdul Wajid Qadri. Rekhta. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ s31-mufasireazam – Taj ush Shariah. Taj ush Shariah. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 The Chain Of Light ( Vol. 2) : Publishers : Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre P.O. Box 70140, Overport, 4067 Durban, South Africa : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive(August 2008). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Mufassir E Aazam Hazrat Allama Ibrahim Raza Khan Urf Jilani Miyan : Muhammad Hanif Razvi Nagarchi : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Welcome to Official Website of Dargah Alahazrat. Ala-hazrat.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Hazrat Allama Mufti Muhammad Mustafa Raza Khan (Mufti E Azam Hind) Rahmatullahi Alaihi – Islaah. Islaah.in(22 September 2019). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Rida Khan –. Alahazrat.net. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Mufassir-E-Azam Hind, Hadrat Mawlana Mohammed Ibrahim Raza Khan Qadri (Alaihir Rahmah). Jamatrazaemustafa.org(12 June 1965). Retrieved 13 October 2021.
- ↑ Mufassir al-Aazam Hazrat Jilani Miyan MuHammad Ibrahim Raza al-Qadiri RadiaAllahu anhu ~ Naberaye Aala Hazrat, Huzoor Ameen e Shariat Hazrat Sibtain Raza Khan Quadri Maddazillahul Noorani. Faizanesibtainraza.blogspot.com. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
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