Quick Info
| Profession | Islamic scholar, Writer, Educationist, Spokesperson |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 12/08/1955 |
| Age | 70 years |
| Birthplace | Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani |
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| Religion | Islam |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5'7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Dark Brown |
| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Darul-Uloom Deoband, Saharanpur, Uttar Pradesh |
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| Degree | Doctorate in Quranic Studies |
Personal Life
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Caste | Sunni |
Family
| Father | Manzur Nu'mani (Deceased on 4 May 1997 |
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Career
| Overview | Sajjad Nomani is a prominent Islamic scholar who has made contributions in various fields including writing, education, and as a spokesperson for Muslim personal law. He has authored many books, notably 'Johar Tul Tafaseer,' and serves as the editor of the monthly Urdu magazine 'Al-Furqan.' Moreover, he has been engaged in several advocacy campaigns highlighting the rights and issues concerning the Muslim community. |
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| Key Positions | Spokesperson of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, General Secretary of All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Sajjada Nasheen of Khanqah Rahmani in Munger Bihar, Ameer-e-Shariat of Bihar, Orissa and Jharkhand, President of Rahmani Mission, Member of Majlis ash-Shura at Darul Uloom Deoband (since 1992), Patron of Muslim Mirror |
| Founder | Rahman Foundation (Non-governmental Organisation based in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh) |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Hails from a family of Ulemas with ancestral roots in Turkey. | |
| 2. Serves on the working executive committee of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board. | |
| 3. Mentored by Pakistani Islamic scholar Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi. | |
| 4. An expert in Tafseer, Hadith, and Fiqh. | |
| 5. Established the 'Rahman Foundation' in 1995 to support economically weaker sections. | |
| 6. Led the 'Deen aur Dastur Bachao' campaign in 2015 for the protection of religious rights. | |
| 7. Active in protesting against the Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA) and called for a nationwide protest. | |
| 8. Visited several countries, including USA, UK, and Saudi Arabia, for speaking engagements. | |
| 9. Involved in initiatives countering radical influences on youth. | |
| 10. Declared as one of the 100 most influential Muslims by Minorities Media Foundation. | |
| 11. Began formal Islamic education in 1960 at Darul Uloom Mau and completed graduation from Darul Uloom Deoband in 1967. | |
| 12. Sheikh, scholar and teacher of the Naqshbandi order, a major Sunni spiritual order of Sufism. |