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Ahamd Raza Khan Barelvi

1856 - 1921 | Bareilly, India

A renowned Islamic scholar, jurist, devotional poet, and famously known by the title 'Ala Hazrat'

A renowned Islamic scholar, jurist, devotional poet, and famously known by the title 'Ala Hazrat'

Profile of Ahamd Raza Khan Barelvi

Pen Name : 'Raza'

Real Name : Ahamd Raza Khan

Born : 14 Jun 1856 | Bareilly, Uttar pradesh

Died : 28 Oct 1921 | Bareilly, Uttar pradesh

Identity: A great Islamic scholar, jurist, hadith expert, mufti,known by the titles “Ala Hazrat” and “Mujaddid of the Present Century.”

He was born on 14 June 1856 in the city of Bareilly (North India). He belonged to the respected Pathan tribe “Barich.” His ancestors migrated from Kandahar to India during the Mughal era and held high official positions. The family received royal titles and at one time even administered Lahore’s Sheesh Mahal.

He received his early and advanced religious education from his father, Maulana Naqi Ali Khan. After studying some foundational books with other teachers, he mastered most sciences through his exceptional God-given intellect and insight. For spiritual training he was affiliated with Sufi masters of Marahra Sharif.

He was a leading authority of Hanafi Islamic law. His thousands of legal rulings were compiled in the famous work Fatawa Razawiyya, which in modern editions extends to about 30 volumes. Besides traditional religious sciences, he also wrote on mathematics, astronomy and other technical subjects. His Urdu translation of the Qur’an, Kanzul Iman, is still widely read for its eloquent and devotional style.

His deep love for the Prophet ﷺ is most visible in his poetry. His collection of devotional poetry Hadaiq-e-Bakhshish is a landmark in Urdu naat literature. His famous salutation poem
“Mustafa Jaan-e-Rahmat pe laakhon salaam”
is recited across the world. He also composed significant Arabic and Persian poetry, preserved in Basaateen-ul-Ghufran and Armaghan-e-Raza.

He spent his life teaching, writing, and guiding the Muslim community. His shrine in Bareilly remains a major place of visitation. A large number of South Asian Sunni Muslims identify themselves as “Barelvi” due to their intellectual and spiritual connection to him.

Death: He passed away on 28 October 1921 in Bareilly.

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