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{{Infobox Muslim scholar
{{Infobox Muslim scholar
|name = Shaykh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani
| name               = Shaykh Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani
|image = File:Khalilur-Rahman_Sajjad_Nomani.jpg
| image             = Sajjad Nomani (2021).jpg
| religion = [[Islam]]
| religion           = [[Islam]]
|native_name = {{Nastaliq| سجاد نعمانی}}
| native_name       = {{Nastaliq| سجاد نعمانی}}
|birth_date = {{circa|12 August 1955}}
| birth_date         = {{circa|12 August 1955}}
|birth_place = [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India
| birth_place       = [[Lucknow]], Uttar Pradesh, India
|nationality = Indian
| nationality       = Indian
|occupation = [[Islamic scholar]], writer, [[Educationist]]
| occupation         = [[Islamic scholar]], writer, [[Educationist]]
|denomination = [[Sunni Islam]]
| denomination       = [[Sunni Islam]]
|jurisprudence = [[Hanafi]]
| jurisprudence     = [[Hanafi]]
|movement = [[Deobandi]]
| movement           = [[Deobandi]]
|alma_mater = [[Darul Uloom Deoband]], [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]]
| alma_mater         = [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]], [[Islamic University of Madinah]]
|main_interests = [[Hadith studies]], [[Polemics]], Education
| main_interests     = [[Hadith studies]], [[Polemics]], Education
|Sufi_order = [[Naqshbandi]]
| Sufi_order         = [[Naqshbandi]]
|disciple_of = Hafiz [[Peer Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi]]
| disciple_of       = Hafiz [[Peer Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi]]
|parents = [[Manzur Nu'mani]]
| parents           = [[Manzur Nu'mani]]
| relatives          = Late Ateeq Ur Rehman Sambhali(brother)
}}
}}


'''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]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/twitterati-backs-aimplb-spokesman-in-sedition-case/articleshow/63241630.cmsr |title= Twitterati backs aimplb spokesman in sedition case|work=The Times of India|accessdate=10 March 2018}}</ref> educator<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/news/sajjad-nomani-delivers-lecture-at-kashmir-university/122165.html |title= Sajjad Nomani delivers lecture at Kashmir University |work=Greater Kashmir|accessdate=2 June 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/517190/SAUDI-ARABIA/Need-to-convert-challenges-intoopportunities-says-Indian-scholar |title=Need to convert challenges into opportunities, says Indian scholar|work=Saudi Gazette|accessdate=14 September 2017|date=14 September 2017}}</ref> and author of many Islamic books.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman |title= Archive.org SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman|accessdate= 25 January 2017|date= 25 January 2017}}</ref> He is a scholar of Islam. With [[BAMCEF]] and [[Waman Meshram]], Nomani initiated various activism initiatives, primarily for right of minorities of India.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/muslim-law-board-vows-to-fight-communal-forces/article7619746.ece |title= Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces|newspaper= The Hindu |accessdate= 28 March 2016|date= 5 September 2015|last1= Henry|first1= Nikhila}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/ram-temple-a-political-issue-raised-before-polls-muslim-law-board-member-294853 |title= Ram temple a political issue raised before polls: Muslim law board member|work= ABP News |accessdate= 23 February 2016|date= 23 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticbrain.com/articles/we-are-not-minorities---sajjad-nomani-at-bamcef-national-convention |title= We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention|work= Critic Brain | accessdate= 15 November 2016}}</ref>
'''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]],<ref>{{cite web|url= https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/lucknow/twitterati-backs-aimplb-spokesman-in-sedition-case/articleshow/63241630.cmsr |title= Twitterati backs aimplb spokesman in sedition case|work=The Times of India|accessdate=10 March 2018}}</ref> educator<ref>{{cite web|url= http://www.greaterkashmir.com/news/news/sajjad-nomani-delivers-lecture-at-kashmir-university/122165.html |title= Sajjad Nomani delivers lecture at Kashmir University |work=Greater Kashmir|accessdate=2 June 2002}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url= http://saudigazette.com.sa/article/517190/SAUDI-ARABIA/Need-to-convert-challenges-intoopportunities-says-Indian-scholar |title=Need to convert challenges into opportunities, says Indian scholar|work=Saudi Gazette|accessdate=14 September 2017|date=14 September 2017}}</ref> and author of many Islamic books.<ref>{{cite book|url=https://archive.org/details/SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman |title= Archive.org SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman|accessdate= 25 January 2017|date= 25 January 2017}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/muslim-law-board-vows-to-fight-communal-forces/article7619746.ece |title= Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces|newspaper= The Hindu |accessdate= 28 March 2016|date= 5 September 2015|last1= Henry|first1= Nikhila}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.abplive.in/india-news/ram-temple-a-political-issue-raised-before-polls-muslim-law-board-member-294853 |title= Ram temple a political issue raised before polls: Muslim law board member|work= ABP News |accessdate= 23 February 2016|date= 23 February 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticbrain.com/articles/we-are-not-minorities---sajjad-nomani-at-bamcef-national-convention |title= We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention|work= Critic Brain | accessdate= 15 November 2016}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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Nomani 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.<ref name="farooq">{{cite journal|title=نبذة من حياة الشيخ العلامة محمد منظور أحمد النعماني رحمه الله / Nubdhah min ḥayat ash-shaykh al-'allāmah Muḥammad Manzoor an-Nomānī raḥimahu'llāh|journal=Al-Farooq Arabic|date=September 2010|url=http://www.farooqia.com/ar/lib/1431/10/p27.php|author=Ghufrān al-Ḥaqq al-Swātī|publisher=Idārat al-Fārūq|location=Karachi|language=Arabic}}</ref>
Nomani 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.<ref name="farooq">{{cite journal|title=نبذة من حياة الشيخ العلامة محمد منظور أحمد النعماني رحمه الله / Nubdhah min ḥayat ash-shaykh al-'allāmah Muḥammad Manzoor an-Nomānī raḥimahu'llāh|journal=Al-Farooq Arabic|date=September 2010|url=http://www.farooqia.com/ar/lib/1431/10/p27.php|author=Ghufrān al-Ḥaqq al-Swātī|publisher=Idārat al-Fārūq|location=Karachi|language=Arabic}}</ref>


Nomani received his education in his hometown, graduating from [[Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama]] and [[Darul Uloom Deoband]]. Later he studied at [[Islamic University of Madinah]] and completed doctorate in Quranic Studies.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rahmanfoundation.in/AboutUs/AbouttheFounder.aspx |title= Rahman Foundation, Sajjad Nomani}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.rahmanfoundation.in/AboutUs/AbouttheFounder.aspx |title= Rahman Foundation, Sajjad Nomani}}</ref>


Nomani is a sheikh, scholar and teacher of [[Naqshbandi]] order, a major [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[tariqa|spiritual order]] of [[Sufism]]. He is a disciple of [[Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi]].<ref name=lineage>{{cite web|url=http://www.taubah.org/index_files/silsilah.htm |title=Silsilah of the Tariqah Naqshbandi Mujaddidi}}</ref>
Nomani is a sheikh, scholar and teacher of the [[Naqshbandi]] order, a major [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] [[tariqa|spiritual order]] of [[Sufism]]. He is a disciple of [[Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi]].<ref name=lineage>{{cite web|url=http://www.taubah.org/index_files/silsilah.htm |title=Silsilah of the Tariqah Naqshbandi Mujaddidi}}</ref>


== Activism ==
== Activism ==
[[All 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/muslim-law-board-vows-to-fight-communal-forces/article7619746.ece |title= Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces|newspaper= The Hindu |accessdate= 28 March 2016|date= 5 September 2015|last1= Henry|first1= Nikhila}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/collective-effort-needed-to-stop-youth-from-joining-islamic-state-religious-scholars-tell-cops-2639574.html |title= Collective effort needed to stop youth from joining Islamic State, religious scholars tell cops|work= Firstpost | accessdate= 23 February 2016 }}</ref>
[[All 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.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/muslim-law-board-vows-to-fight-communal-forces/article7619746.ece |title= Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces|newspaper= The Hindu |accessdate= 28 March 2016|date= 5 September 2015|last1= Henry|first1= Nikhila}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.firstpost.com/india/collective-effort-needed-to-stop-youth-from-joining-islamic-state-religious-scholars-tell-cops-2639574.html |title= Collective effort needed to stop youth from joining Islamic State, religious scholars tell cops|work= Firstpost | accessdate= 23 February 2016 }}</ref>


Nomani ran a campaign with BAMCEF and scholars of religions like Christians, Sikhs, Lingayats ([[Karnataka]]) and several tribal communities to campaign against Uniform Civil Code.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticbrain.com/articles/we-are-not-minorities---sajjad-nomani-at-bamcef-national-convention |title= We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention|work= Critic Brain | accessdate= 15 November 2016}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.criticbrain.com/articles/we-are-not-minorities---sajjad-nomani-at-bamcef-national-convention |title= We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention|work= Critic Brain | accessdate= 15 November 2016}}</ref>


Nomani also took part in the [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Citizenship Amendment Act Protests]] and called for a [[Bharat Bandh]] to protest the controversial law.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-20|title=CAA: "Bharat Bandh" on Jan 29|url=https://www.siasat.com/caa-bharat-bandh-jan-29-1798465/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=The Siasat Daily|language=en-GB}}</ref>
Nomani also took part in the [[Citizenship Amendment Act protests|Citizenship Amendment Act Protests]] and called for a [[Bharat Bandh]] to protest the controversial law.<ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-01-20|title=CAA: "Bharat Bandh" on Jan 29|url=https://www.siasat.com/caa-bharat-bandh-jan-29-1798465/|access-date=2020-12-25|website=The Siasat Daily|language=en-GB}}</ref>
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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]

Early life[edit]

Nomani 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.[8]

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.[9]

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.[10]

Activism[edit]

All 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.[11] 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.[12]

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.[13]

Nomani also took part in the Citizenship Amendment Act Protests and called for a Bharat Bandh to protest the controversial law.[14]

Literary works[edit]

  • Kya Ab Bhi Na Jagoge?
  • Al-Furqan (monthly journal started by his father Manzur Nu'mani).

References[edit]

  1. ↑ "Twitterati backs aimplb spokesman in sedition case". The Times of India. Retrieved 10 March 2018.
  2. ↑ "Sajjad Nomani delivers lecture at Kashmir University". Greater Kashmir. Retrieved 2 June 2002.
  3. ↑ "Need to convert challenges into opportunities, says Indian scholar". Saudi Gazette. 14 September 2017. Retrieved 14 September 2017.
  4. ↑ Archive.org SajjadNomaniKhalilUrRahman. 25 January 2017. Retrieved 25 January 2017.
  5. ↑ Henry, Nikhila (5 September 2015). "Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  6. ↑ "Ram temple a political issue raised before polls: Muslim law board member". ABP News. 23 February 2016. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  7. ↑ "We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention". Critic Brain. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  8. ↑ 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.{{cite journal}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link)
  9. ↑ "Rahman Foundation, Sajjad Nomani".
  10. ↑ "Silsilah of the Tariqah Naqshbandi Mujaddidi".
  11. ↑ Henry, Nikhila (5 September 2015). "Muslim law board vows to fight communal forces". The Hindu. Retrieved 28 March 2016.
  12. ↑ "Collective effort needed to stop youth from joining Islamic State, religious scholars tell cops". Firstpost. Retrieved 23 February 2016.
  13. ↑ "We are not Minorities – Sajjad Nomani at BAMCEF national Convention". Critic Brain. Retrieved 15 November 2016.
  14. ↑ "CAA: "Bharat Bandh" on Jan 29". The Siasat Daily. 20 January 2020. Retrieved 25 December 2020.
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