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{{Short description|Indian Islamic scholar, writer, and educator}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}
{{Infobox officeholder
| name = Huzaifa Vastanvi
| image =
| caption =
| honorific_prefix = Maulana
| office = '''2nd''' Rector of [[Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom]]
| term_start = 4 May 2025
| predecessor = [[Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi]]
| module = {{Infobox religious biography
| embed = yes
| religion = [[Islam]]
| denomination = [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]]
| movement = [[Deobandi]]
| Madh'hab = [[Hanafi]]
| creed = [[Maturidi]]
| Sufi_order =
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=y|1979|06|01}}
| birth_place = Vastan, Gujarat, India
| alma_mater = [[Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom]]
| occupation = {{hlist|Islamic scholar|educationist|writer}}
| parents = [[Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi]]
| relatives = Owais Vastanvi (brother)
}}
}}
'''Huzaifa Vastanvi''' (born 1 June 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, writer, and educator who serves as the [[Rector (academia)|Rais al-Jami‘ah]] (rector) and has long served as the executive director of [[Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom]], Akkalkuwa. He has been actively engaged in Islamic education, institutional leadership, and academic writing. He was appointed rector of the Jamia in May 2025 following the death of his father, [[Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi]].

== Early life and education ==
Huzaifa Vastanvi was born on 1 June 1979 in Vastan, [[Surat district]], Gujarat. He completed his early and advanced Islamic education at [[Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom]], Akkalkuwa, where he graduated in 2002.<ref name="Abbasi">{{cite book |last=Abbasi |first=Ibn al-Hasan |title=Yādgār-e-Zamāna Shakhsiyyāt Ka Ahwāl-e-Mutāla'a |trans-title=Study life of memorable personalities |url=https://archive.org/details/yaadgar-e-zamana-shakhsiyyat-ka-ahwaal-e-mutalaa |publisher=Majlis Turāth al-Islam |location=[[Karachi]] |edition=1st |date=October 2020 |page=610|language=ur}}</ref> He is the son of [[Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi|Ghulam Muhammad Vastanvi]], the founder and chairman of the institution.<ref name="Akram">{{Cite web |last=Pratapgarhi |first=Muhammad Akram |date=7 May 2020 |title=Hazrat Maulana Huzaifa Sahib Vastanvi ek bemisal azeem tareen mufakkir shakhsiyat |trans-title=Hazrat Maulana Huzaifa Vastanvi is an unparalleled and exceptional intellectual personality |url=https://www.sqnews.in/2020/05/partabgarh.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200602045245/https://www.sqnews.in/2020/05/partabgarh.html |archive-date=2 June 2020 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Sada-e-Haque News |language=ur}}</ref>

== Career ==
After graduating in 2002, Huzaifa Vastanvi began teaching at Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa.{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=610}}<ref name="Ibrahimi">{{Cite web |last=Ibrahimi |first=Hilaluddin |date=23 January 2025 |title=Qiyadat, Ilm aur Islah ke Roshan Minaar Molana Huzaifa Vastanvi |trans-title=Maulana Huzaifa Vastanvi: A Guiding Light of Leadership, Knowledge, and Reform |url=https://abulmahasin.com/قیادت،-علم-اور-اصلاح-کے-روشن-مینار-مولا/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250205041641/https://abulmahasin.com/%D9%82%DB%8C%D8%A7%D8%AF%D8%AA%D8%8C-%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85-%D8%A7%D9%88%D8%B1-%D8%A7%D8%B5%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AD-%DA%A9%DB%92-%D8%B1%D9%88%D8%B4%D9%86-%D9%85%DB%8C%D9%86%D8%A7%D8%B1-%D9%85%D9%88%D9%84%D8%A7/ |archive-date=5 February 2025 |access-date=5 February 2025 |website=abulmahasin.com |language=ur}}</ref> He later served as Nazim-e-Taleemat (Director of Education) and subsequently as the Executive Director of the institution. In these roles, he played a significant part in implementing both administrative and educational reforms.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Bakir |first=Saif |date=1 April 2018 |title=وفد من أكبر جامعات الهند الإسلامية يزور السعودية |trans-title=A delegation from one of India's largest Islamic universities visits Saudi Arabia |url=https://mugtama.com/04/137327/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228185645/https://mugtama.com/04/137327/ |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Al Mujtama Magazine |language=ar |publication-place=[[Kuwait]]}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=3 March 2019 |title=«إشاعة العلوم» الهندية احتفلت بأعياد الكويت |trans-title=The Indian Islamic University "Ishaatul Uloom" marked Kuwait's National Day celebrations |url=https://www.aljarida.com/articles/1551544950665267600 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190303134748/http://www.aljarida.com/articles/1551544950665267600/ |archive-date=3 March 2019 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[Al-Jarida]] |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=1 November 2015 |title=«النوري الخيرية» توقع اتفاقية تعاون لانطلاق مشروع التعليم النوعي في مومباي |trans-title="Al-Nouri Charity" signs a cooperation agreement to launch a quality education project in Mumbai |url=https://www.alwasat.com.kw/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=8686 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228193603/https://www.alwasat.com.kw/ArticleDetail.aspx?id=8686 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[Alwasat (Kuwaiti newspaper)]] |language=ar}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=14 March 2023 |title=Malegaon Madrasa Riyaz-ul-Jannah ki Taliba Tarannum Idris ki Aalmi Musabaqa-e-Quran Sultanate of Oman mein Numaya Karkardagi |trans-title=Malegaon Madrasa Riyaz-ul-Jannah Student Tarannum Idris Excels in the International Quran Competition in the Sultanate of Oman |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/urdu/national/state/maharashtra/tarannum-idris-a-student-of-malegaon-performed-prominently-in-the-international-quran-competition/na20230314171841714714899 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228201623/https://www.etvbharat.com/urdu/national/state/maharashtra/tarannum-idris-a-student-of-malegaon-performed-prominently-in-the-international-quran-competition/na20230314171841714714899 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[Etv Urdu|ETV Urdu]] |language=ur}}</ref>

Following the death of his father, [[Ghulam Mohammad Vastanvi]], in May 2025, Huzaifa Vastanvi was appointed as the new Rais al-Jami‘ah (head of the institution) by the Jamia’s governing council ([[Majlis-e-Shura]]).<ref>{{cite news |last=Qasmi |first=Khurshid Alam Dawood |title=قوم کے محسن حضرت مولانا وستانویؒ کی قابل قدر خدمات |trans-title=The Valuable Services of the Nation’s Benefactor, Hazrat Maulana Vastanvi |url=https://fikrokhabar.com/moulana-gulam-vastanvi/ |website=FikroKhabar |date=12 May 2025 |language=ur |access-date=15 May 2025}}</ref>

Vastanvi has a spiritual association with the Islamic scholar [[Taqi Usmani]] and has been involved in promoting his teachings in India.<ref name="Akram"/> His work also includes efforts in Islamic financial literacy and community welfare programs.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Maulana Huzaifa Vastanvi |url=https://voiceofscholars.com/video/maulana-huzaifa-vastanvi |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228184140/https://voiceofscholars.com/video/maulana-huzaifa-vastanvi |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Voice of Scholars |language=en}}</ref>

During the [[COVID-19 lockdown in India|COVID-19 lockdown]] in 2020, Vastanvi assisted in organizing the safe return of stranded students to their homes.<ref name="Akram"/> He is also involved in interfaith dialogue and initiatives to promote education within marginalized communities.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |date=16 August 2016 |title=15000 students salute national flag during Independence Day celebration at Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa|url=https://twocircles.net/2016aug16/1471330750.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160819214632/https://twocircles.net/2016aug16/1471330750.html#.V7d-PXbgpKU |archive-date=19 August 2016 |access-date=28 December 2024|website=[[Two Circles]] |language=en-US}}</ref>

In 2023, Vastanvi was invited by [[King Salman]] of Saudi Arabia for [[Hajj]], acknowledging his contributions to Islamic education and leadership.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Fatima |first=Sakina |date=23 June 2023 |title=Hyderabad's Munawar Zama invited by Saudi King for Haj |url=https://www.siasat.com/hyderabads-munawar-zama-invited-by-saudi-king-for-haj-2622701/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705005353/https://www.siasat.com/hyderabads-munawar-zama-invited-by-saudi-king-for-haj-2622701/ |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[The Siasat Daily]] |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=23 June 2023 |title=Hyderabad’s Munawar Zama invited by Saudi Arabia King for Haj |url=https://www.en.etemaaddaily.com/world/international/hyderabads-munawar-zama-invited-by-saudi-arabia-king-for-haj:133926 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230705024452/https://www.en.etemaaddaily.com/world/international/hyderabads-munawar-zama-invited-by-saudi-arabia-king-for-haj:133926 |archive-date=5 July 2023 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[Etemaad Daily]] |language=en}}</ref>

In 2024, Vastanvi represented India at the ''Meeting of BRICS Muslim Religious Leaders'', which emphasized promoting peaceful coexistence among religions and fostering global peace.<ref>{{Cite web |last= |first= |date=27 July 2024 |title=بريكس تتحدى التطرف.. قيادات الدين يؤكدون على دور الإسلام في نشر السلام والتعايش |trans-title=BRICS challenges extremism: Religious leaders emphasize Islam's role in promoting peace and coexistence |url=https://www.unitedmuslimworld.com/25107 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228192128/https://www.unitedmuslimworld.com/25107 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=United Muslim World |language=ar |publication-place=[[Cairo]], Egypt}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2024 |title=Leaders of Muslim religious organizations of the BRICS countries stated the importance of preserving spiritual and moral values and developing multipolarity in the world |url=https://www.muslim.ru/en/articles/138/41145/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241226192614/https://www.muslim.ru/en/articles/138/41145/ |archive-date=26 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Russia Mufties Council |language=ru}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |date=27 July 2024 |title=القيادات الدينية لمسلمي دول «بريكس»: الدين الإسلامي لا يقبل بالإرهاب |trans-title=Religious Leaders of Muslims in BRICS Countries: Islam Does Not Accept Terrorism |url=https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3223626 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240727165148/https://www.almasryalyoum.com/news/details/3223626 |archive-date=27 July 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=[[Al-Masry Al-Youm]] |language=ar}}</ref>

Vastanvi was also among those who contributed to the establishment of the [[Burhan Academy]].<ref name="Ibrahimi" /><ref>{{cite web
|title=شکاگو امریکہ کی ایلبجن اکڈیمی بنی برہان اکڈیمی
|trans-title=Elgin Academy, Chicago USA becomes Burhan Academy |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdsGmltPHdM
|website=YouTube
|author=[[Huzaifa Vastanvi]]
|date=14 September 2024
|access-date=17 November 2025
|language=ur
}}</ref>

== Literary works ==
Vastanvi has authored several works, including ''Safarnama-e-Junubi Africa'' (Travelogue of South Africa) and ''Urdu Zaban wa Adab ke Farogh mein Madaris-e-Islamia ki Be-Lauth Khidmat'' (The Selfless Contributions of Islamic Seminaries to the Promotion of Urdu Language and Literature).{{Sfn|Abbasi|2020|p=610}} He has also written articles on Islamic education and contemporary issues and serves as the editor of the institution’s monthly journal, ''Shahrah-e-Ilm''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Siddiqui |first=Zafar |date=23 January 2020 |title=Jamia Akkalkuwa ke Talaba ka Munfarid Ehtijaj |trans-title=The Unique Protest of Jamia Akkalkuwa Students |url=https://urdu.millattimes.com/archives/51115 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20241228183730/https://urdu.millattimes.com/archives/51115 |archive-date=28 December 2024 |access-date=28 December 2024 |website=Millat Times |language=ur}}</ref>

His other works include:<ref name="Ibrahimi" />
* ''Tohfa-e-Ramazan'' (The Gift of Ramadan)
* ''Islam ki Buniyadi Taleemat se Waqfiyat'' (Understanding the Basic Teachings of Islam)
* ''Maqasid-e-Nuzool-e-Quran'' (The Objectives of the Revelation of the Quran)
* ''Seerat-un-Nabi'' (The Biography of the [[Prophet Muhammad]])
* ''Halaat Hazrat Mahdi aur Alāmāt-e-Qiyāmat'' (The Circumstances of [[Mahdi]] and the Signs of the [[Judgement Day in Islam|Day of Judgment]])
==See also==
* [[List of Deobandis]]

== References ==
{{reflist}}

[[Category:1979 births]]
[[Category:Indian Sunni Muslim scholars of Islam]]
[[Category:Deobandis]]
[[Category:People from Surat district]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian educational theorists]]
[[Category:Urdu-language Indian writers]]
[[Category:Living people]]

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