Renowned Indian Islamic scholar Rabey Hasani Nadwi passes away
14 Apr 2023 03:04pm
Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi. Photo: Twitter/@AIMPLB_Official
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He served as president of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), an umbrella body of scholars and organisations, and headed the famous Islamic university Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Lucknow - about 530 kilometres from New Delhi.
He was suffering from age-related ailments, but his condition worsened in the last few days.
"We request everyone to pray for his maghfirah (absolution)," the AIMPLB said while announcing his death.
Maulana Rabey authored dozens of books in Arabic and Urdu and was held in high esteem in the Muslim world for his erudition.
One of his most read books is Rahbar-e-Insaniyat, a biography of the Prophet Muhammad.
"Maulana Rabey was the greatest surviving Muslim personality in India. He was a consensus builder on theological matters and his views were widely respected," noted intellectual Zafarul Islam Khan said.
Rahul Gandhi, Akhilesh Yadav and Mayawati were among the prominent politicians who offered their condolences on the maulana's demise.
"A well-known Islamic scholar, his contributions to the advancement of education shall always be remembered," Congress party president Mallikarjun Kharge said in a tweet.
Thousands of people, including students and teachers, participated in his funeral prayers held at Darul Uloom on Thursday night.
His body was taken to his native village in the Raebareli district, 80 kilometres from Lucknow, for burial on Friday morning - BERNAMA
