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Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri رحمتہ اللہ علیہ | |
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| File:Abdul Aziz Raipuri.jpg Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri | |
| Title | KUTB UL IRSHAD (قطب الارشاد) |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 16 July 1905 |
| Died | 3 June 1992 (aged 86) |
| Resting place | Raipur, India |
| Children | Sons:
Saeed Ahmed Raipuri, Rao Rasheed Ahmad, Rao Khalil Ahmad, Rao Habib Ahmad, Rao Zafar Iqbal, Rao Abdul Qadir . Daughters: 3 Daughters (Name are not publicly available) |
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| Occupation | Islamic scholar, Sufi saint, educationist, social activist |
| Relatives | Shah Abdul Raheem Raipuri (Maternal Grandfather) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni Islam |
| Order | Chishti, Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya, Naqshbandi |
| School | Deobandi |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Muslim leader | |
| Predecessor | Abdul Qadir Raipuri |
| Successor | Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri |
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Influenced | |
Introduction
Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri (16 July 1905 – 3 June 1992) was a distinguished South Asian Islamic scholar, Sufi saint, educationist, and social activist associated with the Deobandi movement. He was the third successor of Khanqah Alia Rahimia Raipur, making profound contributions to Islamic education, social reform, and spiritual guidance.[1]
Early Life and Education
Shah Abdul Aziz was born on 16 July 1905 in Gumthala, Karnal district, British India, into a devout family. His father, Chaudhry Tasaduq Hussain (Noble of Gumthala), was a disciple of Rashid Ahmad Gangohi. He received his early education in Islamic sciences at Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur, where he studied under renowned scholars like Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri, Husain Ahmad Madani, and Mahmud Hasan Deobandi.[2]
Spiritual Leadership
After the passing of Abdul Qadir Raipuri in 1962, Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri became the head of Khanqah Alia Rahimia Raipur. Under his leadership, the khanqah expanded its role in Islamic education, spiritual purification (Islah), and social welfare. He also emphasized the revival of Tasawwuf in accordance with Quran and Sunnah.[3]
Educational Contributions
Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri was appointed as Principal of Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur from 1940 to 1947. After migrating to Pakistan in 1947, he played a key role in the development of institutions such as Jamia Uloom Islamia, Banori Town, and the Rahimia Institute of Quranic Sciences. His educational reforms significantly influenced the modern Islamic education system.[4]
Establishment of Tanzeem Fikr-e-Waliullahi Pakistan
In 1987, he founded Tanzeem Fikr-e-Waliullahi Pakistan, which aimed to revive the ideological legacy of Shah Waliullah Dehlavi and promote contemporary Islamic scholarship. This organization played a crucial role in religious and educational reforms in Pakistan.[5]
Political and Social Involvement
Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri was actively involved in Islamic political movements and social activism. He played a significant role in the Khatm-e-Nubuwwat movement of the 1970s and was a strong advocate for Islamic governance and educational reforms. His efforts contributed to the spread of Islamic knowledge and spiritual awareness in the region.[6]
Succession and Legacy
In 1988, he appointed his eldest son, Saeed Ahmed Raipuri (later known as Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri), as his successor. Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri passed away on 3 June 1992 in Lahore, Pakistan, and was buried in Raipur, India. His legacy continues through his students, followers, and institutions.[7]