MUSLIM PERSONAL LAW BOARD PRESIDENT SYED RABEY HASANI NADWI PASSES AWAY

Fri 14 Apr 2023:

Syed Rabey Hasani Nadwi, renowned Islamic scholar and President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), passed away on Thursday after a brief illness, at the age of 93.

He had been ailing for some time now.

Born in the Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh in 1929, Maulana Rabey Nadwi began his career as a teacher of Islamic studies at Nadwatul Ulama, a prominent Islamic seminary in Lucknow.

He was later appointed as the chancellor of the institution in 2011 and held the position until his death.

‘A strong advocate of interfaith dialogue’

He was also an accomplished author and has written several books on Islamic theology, including a commentary on the Holy Quran.

He was a strong advocate of interfaith dialogue and had participated in several conferences and seminars aimed at promoting understanding and cooperation between different religious communities.

Tenure at Muslim Personal Law Board

Maulana Rabey Nadwi was a member and President of the AIMPLB, an organisation that represents the Muslim community in legal and social matters.

He served as the General Secretary of the board for over a decade and was instrumental in the board’s efforts to uphold the rights of the Muslim community in India.

Nadwi was also an active member of several other organisations, including the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat, an umbrella body of Muslim organisations in the country.

He was a strong advocate of communal harmony and had played a key role in promoting peace and understanding between different communities.

His Namaz e Janaza will be held at Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow after Taraweeh prayers today whereas his funeral will be held in Rae Bareli after Fajr Salah Friday.

According to The Hindu Maulana was Known for his ability to take everybody along, Maulana was also the Vice-President of Riyadh’s Aalami Rabita Adab-e-Islami, a founding member of the Muslim World League. Considered among 500 most influential Muslims in the world, Maulana constantly advised the community to refrain from anger and violence, and follow the path of patience and perseverance, particularly when it came to controversial issues such as the Babri Masjid controversy and the more recent cases of triple talaq and mob lynching of the innocent.

Belonging to an old Sufi scholars’ family in Rae Bareilly, his ancestors included Sayyid Ahmed Shaheed, a well-respected freedom fighter. Maulana also taught Arabic at Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow from 1952.

Condolences

Meanwhile, condolences are pouring in from all quarters after the sad demise of the renowned scholar.

Maulana’s death has shaken the Islamic world with scholars of repute terming his death “an irreparable loss for the Muslim community”. “He was a consensus builder. He never took extreme positions. He was equally respected by all sections of Muslim society. He leaves behind a vacuum,” said Zafarul Islam Khan, former chairman, Delhi Minorities Commission, and a former student of Mr. Hasani.

He was among the fortunate ones to be groomed under Maulana Mian, a renowned scholar. In many ways, he was a picture of Maulana Ali Mian, “a true heir”, as Mr. Khan put it.

“He was an umbrella for the Muslim world,” said Arshad Madani, president, Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind, adding, “With him around one knew there was a solution available for everything.” Jamaat-e-Islami Hind’s vice-president Salim Engineer called him, “the guiding light of the Personal Law Board.”

“On the issue of triple talaq, he was of the opinion that this was matter of reform and awareness within the community and not a matter of law,” Mr. Engineer remembered.

Expressing condolences, Firoz Ahmed, president, All India Muslim Majlis Mushawarat, said, “Mr. Hasani’s selfless services for humanity shall be remembered for long.”

The Congress party in its codolence message mourned the passing away of the AIMPLB Chief saying his contribution will be always rememberd.

“The sudden demise of Islamic scholar and President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi ji is an irreparable loss to the nation. His contribution in the field of education will always be remembered”, the Congress Party said.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge also condoled the demise of Rabey Hasani Nadavi.

“Deeply saddened by the passing away of Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi ji, President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board.

“A well-known Islamic scholar, his contributions to the advancement of education shall always be remembered. Our thoughts are with his family and followers”, Kharge said.

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