Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani (or only Sajjad Nomani) (born 12 August 1955) is an Indian Islamic scholar, spokesperson of All India Muslim Personal Law Board,[1] educator[2][3] and author of many Islamic books.[4] He is a scholar of Islam and alumni of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Islamic University of Madinah. With BAMCEF and Waman Meshram, Nomani initiated various activism initiatives, primarily for right of minorities of India.[5][6][7] He is also the patron of Muslim Mirror.[8]
Shaykh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani | |
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سجاد نعمانی | |
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| Born | c. 12 August 1955 Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Parent | Manzur Nu'mani |
| Denomination | Sunni Islam |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith studies, Polemics, Education |
| Alma mater | Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Islamic University of Madinah |
| Occupation | Islamic scholar, writer, Educationist |
| Relatives | Late Ateeq Ur Rehman Sambhali(brother) |
Early life
editNomani was born in year 1955 in Lucknow, India. His father Manzur Nu'mani was also a prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, journalist, writer, and social activist. His grandfather Sufi Muhammad Husain, was a businessman and landlord.[9]
Nomani received his education in his hometown, graduating from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama and Darul Uloom Deoband. Later he studied at the Islamic University of Madinah and completed a doctorate in Quranic Studies.[10]
Nomani is a sheikh, scholar and teacher of the Naqshbandi order, a major Sunni spiritual order of Sufism. He is a disciple of Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi.[11]
Activism
editAll India Muslim Personal Law Board launched a movement to safeguard constitutional rights and faith of religious minorities titled "Deen aur Dastur Bachao" (Save Religion-Save Constitution) campaign. This campaign was led by Nomani, who travelled throughout the country to create awareness.[12] He also called for joined initiative with the government, law enforcing agencies, religious scholars and media to prevent Indian Youth from getting attracted to terror outfits.[13]
Nomani ran a campaign with BAMCEF and scholars of different religions like Christians, Sikhs, Lingayats (Karnataka) and several tribal communities to campaign against Uniform Civil Code.[14]
Nomani also took part in the Citizenship Amendment Act Protests and called for a Bharat Bandh to protest the controversial law.[15]
During 2024 general elections in India, Sajjad Nomani wrote letter to Rahul Gandhi, appraising his efforts to protect Indian constitution. In the letter, he expressed concerned of Rahul not addressing community as "muslims". He assured that community expects equal consideration in the nation building activities.[16][17]
Controversies
editIn August 2021, Nomani praised the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan. He praised the Taliban in one of his video messages stating, "This Hindi [Indian] Muslim salutes you'.[18]
Nomani has contributed to Bhagwa Love Trap conspiracy theory Theory through his videos. On 31 December 2021, he said in one of his speeches that 8 lakh Muslim women had married Hindus and renounced their faith. He claimed that the RSS has established a wider campaign to equip Hindu youth with essentials of Urdu language and Islam, subsequently training them to seduce Muslim women.[19][20]
Literary works
edit- Kya Ab Bhi Na Jagoge?
- Al-Furqan (monthly journal started by his father Manzur Nu'mani).
References
edit- ^ "Twitterati backs aimplb spokesman in sedition case". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
- ^ "Sajjad Nomani delivers lecture at Kashmir University". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2 June 2002.
- ^ "Need to convert challenges into opportunities, says Indian scholar". Saudi Gazette. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
- ^ Archive.org SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
- ^ Henry, Nikhila (5 September 2015). "Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Ram temple a political issue raised before polls: Muslim law board member". ABP News. 23 February 2016. Archived from the original on 29 July 2020. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention". Critic Brain. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "About us". Muslim Mirror. Archived from the original on 16 December 2023. Retrieved 18 December 2023.
- ^ Ghufrān al-Ḥaqq al-Swātī (September 2010). "نبذة من حياة الشيخ العلامة محمد منظور أحمد النعماني رحمه الله / Nubdhah min ḥayat ash-shaykh al-'allāmah Muḥammad Manzoor an-Nomānī raḥimahu'llāh". Al-Farooq Arabic (in Arabic). Karachi: Idārat al-Fārūq. Archived from the original on 25 September 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ "Rahman Foundation, Sajjad Nomani". 22 February 2022.
- ^ "Silsilah of the Tariqah Naqshbandi Mujaddidi". Archived from the original on 28 June 2020. Retrieved 17 February 2019.
- ^ Henry, Nikhila (5 September 2015). "Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
- ^ "Collective effort needed to stop youth from joining Islamic State, religious scholars tell cops". Firstpost. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
- ^ "We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention". Critic Brain. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
- ^ "CAA: "Bharat Bandh" on Jan 29". The Siasat Daily. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
- ^ "मौलाना सज्जाद ने राहुल को लिखी चिट्ठी, पूछा-खुलकर मुसलमानों की समस्याओं पर बात करने से परहेज क्यों?". Republic India. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Sajjad Nomani writes letter to Rahul Gandhi". ZEE News. Retrieved 3 April 2024.
- ^ "Salute you: Muslim law board member Sajjad Nomani praises Taliban takeover of Afghanistan". India Today. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ "'Bhagwa Love Trap': An elaborate conspiracy theory in response to the 'Love Jihad' narrative". Alt News. 29 June 2023. Retrieved 12 January 2024.
- ^ sabrang (31 May 2023). "Is There A Bhagwa/Saffron Love Trap For Muslim Girls?". SabrangIndia. Retrieved 12 January 2024.