Syed Abdullah Tariq

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Syed Abdullah Tariq
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Born1953 (age 70–71)
Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
EducationB.Sc. Electrical Engineering
Years active1987-Present
Notable work
Agar Ab Bhi Na Jaage Toh
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Syed Abdullah Tariq (born 1953) is an Indian Islamic scholar and author, who established the World Organization of Religions and Knowledge, an international interfaith organization, based in India.

Early life and education[edit]

Syed Abdullah Tariq was born in 1953 in a Syed family in the city of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.[1][2] He received a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Aligarh Muslim University in 1974.[1] He was significantly influenced by Shams Naved Usmani, who had a thorough knowledge of Hindu scriptures.[3][4] Abdullah was Usmāni's chief disciple for six years until his death.[5]

Career[edit]

In 1987, Tariq formed the World Organisation of Religions & Knowledge (WORK) under the guidance of Shams Naved Usmani; with Tariq appointed its president.[6][7][5][4] The WORK promotes the unity among people by promoting the message of peace and harmony.[8] WORK has arranged relief programs such as the offering first aid, food, and evacuation services irrespective of communal affiliations.[7]

WORK was actively involved in earthquake relief activities in Gujarat and Kashmir in 2001 and 2005 respectively.[7] It also assisted people during the 2002 riots of Gujarat.[7] In 2020, WORK volunteers undertook social work to help the economically challenged survive during the lockdown.[7] They even co-organized a peace procession with HWPL in Rampur in 2018.[9] WORK also commemorates Milad-un-Nabi as ‘Compassion Day’ every year.[10][11][12][13] A medical camp is organized annually by the NGO in partnership with Hind Bhaichara Samiti.[12] Hind Bhaichara Samiti president ‘Dhananjay Pathak’ encourages people to participate in this social welfare program.[12] Syed Abdullah Tariq stated that communities should celebrate this day by taking up social welfare work.[12]

Tariq created a platform for interfaith dialogue which, in 2020, condemned attacks on a Gurudwara in Nankana Sahab.[14] He has spoken in various Islamic and interfaith conferences and seminars in India and abroad.[15][16][1][17] He has also been invited as the chief guest to an exhibition held in the Durbar Hall of Rampur Raza Library.[18]

Views[edit]

India[edit]

Abdullah suggests that India is the land of the origin of Islam as the first prophet Adam descended there.[19] He refers to the country as ‘Punya Bhoomi’ which translates to Holy Land.[19] He also maintains that interfaith dialogue between Hindus and Muslims is crucial to uphold peace in India.[3]

Babri Masjid Dispute[edit]

In 1988 Syed Abdullah Tariq wrote an article for ‘Akhbar-e-Nau’ that discouraged the Muslim community from aggravating the Babri Masjid dispute.[19] He used the Quran and Sunnah to outline principles that instructed the community to refrain from taking the issue to the level of a clash.[19] He maintains that the issue has worsened because of the stance of the Muslim leadership. In 2018, he publicly supported Salman Hussain Nadvi’s stance on the dispute.[19][20][21]

Publications[edit]

Tariq's works include:[2]

  • Agar Ab Bhi Na Jaage Toh (Now or Never), This is a collection of the ideas of Shams Naved Usmani with a commentary by Tariq.[5][3][22] It encourages Muslims to view Sanatan Dharma in a different light.[5] It asserts that Hindus are the descendants of the people of Noah.[5]
  • Ekta Ka Aadhar
  • Gujarat Ke Baad Haalat Aur Hal and Yug Parivartan – Islamic Drishtikon.

Reception[edit]

Tariq was conferred with the Ramkinkar Award in 1992 by Ramayanam Trust Ayodhya.[23] In 2020, The Delhi Minorities Commission announced an award for him, for his contributions over promoting communal harmony.[24][25]

In 2012, an Islamic scholar, Syed Shahid Ali Rizvi demanded that Tariq be arrested for belittling the Quran.[26] Abdullah dismissed the allegations by clarifying his stance and unwavering faith on the Quran.[27]

References[edit]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Syed Abdullah Tariq". Retrieved 2020-10-08.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 TwoCircles.net (2008-05-16). "An innovative approach to Hindu-Muslim dialogue". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Acharya Maulana Shams Naved Usmani – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 Sikand, Yoginder (2004-07-31). Muslims in India Since 1947: Islamic Perspectives on Inter-Faith Relations. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-37825-8. JSTOR 26199763.
  6. ↑ admin (2020-07-15). "Concerns raised over persecution of religious group in South Korea | Colombo Gazette". Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 7.3 7.4 "History of WORK – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  8. ↑ "Mission – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  9. ↑ "एकता और भाईचारे को निकाला शांति जुलूस". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  10. ↑ "Women Wing – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  11. ↑ "Yaum e Rehmat – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  12. ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 12.3 Bureau, ABP News (2018-11-21). "Uttar Pradesh: Hindus join Muslims to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi as 'compassion day' in Rampur". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  13. ↑ "176 रोगियों ने कराई जांच". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-03-12.
  14. ↑ "कुछ लोगों की हरकतों से मजहबों में पैदा हो जाती है नफरत : तारिक". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  15. ↑ "Introduction of IERO | Islamic Educational & Research Organization". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  16. ↑ iqna.ir. "Quran Conference for Character Building Held in Delhi". en. Retrieved 2020-10-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  17. ↑ "Our Time is Running Out at Outdoors, Delhi". Events High. Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  18. ↑ "धूमधाम से मनाया गया सर सैयद अहमद खां का जन्मदिन". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  19. ↑ 19.0 19.1 19.2 19.3 19.4 Farooqui, Ayaz (2018-02-16). "Muslim leadership responsible for dragging Babri dispute for three decades: Islamic scholar Abdullah Tariq". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  20. ↑ Feb 15, Arshad Afzal Khan / TNN / Updated; 2018; Ist, 06:54. "Babri Masjid: Another Sunni cleric backs Nadwi | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 2021-02-26.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  21. ↑ "Morning Breaking: Syed Abdullah Tariq supports Maulana Salman Nadvi on Ayodhya dispute case". Zee News. 2018-02-15. Retrieved 2020-10-08.
  22. ↑ "Interfaith Relations- Islamic Voice". islamicvoice.com. Retrieved 2020-10-09.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. ↑ "Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq – Work". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  24. ↑ "Delhi Minorities Commission announces Awards in various fields | Mpositive.in". Retrieved 2020-10-09.
  25. ↑ "Delhi Minorities Commission announces Awards in various fields | The Indian Awaaz". Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  26. ↑ "कुरान की बेहुरमती सहन नहीं". Dainik Jagran (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
  27. ↑ "तारिक अब्दुल्लाह ने दी सफाई". Amar Ujala (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 2021-02-26.
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