Mufti Muhammad Shareef-ul-Haq Amjadi (20 April 192111 May 2000) was an Indian Islamic scholar, muhaddith, mufassir, commentator of Bukhari, debater, jurist, teacher, author, researcher, and spiritual successor of

Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri (1892–1981), was an Indian Sunni Muslim scholar and author, and leader of the Sunni Barelvi movement following the death of its founder, his father Ahmed Raza Khan. He was known as ''Mufti-Azam-i-Hind'' to his follo ...

, former

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Early life

He was born in India and received his education in

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and theology. He studied under scholars and became well-versed in various Islamic sciences.

Life

He is known for his commentary on Sahih al-Bukhari. His commentary provides valuable perception, explanations, and context to the

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narrations found in Sahih al-Bukhari. He performed his first Hajj in 1985, his first Umrah in 1996, his second Hajj in 1997, and his second Umrah in 1998.

Literary works

He authored several books and treatises, including: * ''Nuzhat al-Qari Sharah Sahih al-Bukhari'' * ''Maqalat-e-Sharah Bukhari'' * ''Fatawa-e-Sharah Bukhari'' * ''Masla Takfir aur Imam Ahmad Raza'' * ''Ashraf al-Siyar'' * ''Ashk Rawan'' * ''Islam aur Chand ka Safar'' * ''Tahqiqaat'' * ''Fitnon ki Sarzameen Kaun, Najd ya Iraq?'' * ''Sunni-Deobandi Ikhtilaf ka Musannifana Jaiza'' * ''Isbat-e-Isal-e-Sawab'' * ''Mufti-e-Azam Hind Apne Fazl-o-Kamal ke Aine Mein'' * ''Shahadat-e-Hussain ka Zimmedar Kaun?'' * ''Masail-e-Hajj aur Ziyarat'' * ''Al-Siraj al-Kamil'' * ''Firqaon ki Tafseel.''

Teachers

* Among his notable teachers were: * Mufti Amjad Ali Azmi * Mufti Mohammad Mustafa Raza Khan * Shah Abdul Aziz Muradabadi * Allama Sardar Ahmad Qadri * Sanaullah Amjadi Azmi * Allama Ghulam Jilani Meerathi * Maulana Mohammad Suleman Bhagalpuri * Qari Usman Azmi

Spiritual teachings

He emphasized adherence to the

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(traditions of the Islamic prophet Muhammad) and promoted a balanced understanding of Islam. He encouraged believers to seek knowledge, practice compassion, and maintain good character.

Death

He died on 11 May 2000, His burial took place in Madinatul Ulama, Ghosi, Uttar Pradesh, India.

References

Barelvis Hanafis Maturidis 1921 births 2000 deaths Al Jamiatul Ashrafia alumni {{Authority control