Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui
Shaykh Ul Aalam Pir Alauddin Siddiqui | |
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Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui | |
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2nd Custodian of Nerian Sharif | |
In office 1975–2017 | |
Preceded by | Ghulam Mohiudin Ghaznavi nervi |
Succeeded by | Sultan ul Arfeen Siddiqui |
Title | Shaykh Ul Aalam |
Official name | Muhammad Alauddin |
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Born | [1] | 1 January 1936
Died | 3 February 2017[2] | (aged 81)
Resting place | Nerian Sharif![]() |
Religion | Islam |
Children | Pir Sultan Ul Arfeen Siddiqui Pir Noor Ul Arfeen Siddiqui |
Parents |
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Sect | Ahle Sunnat, Barelvi |
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Tariqa | Naqshbandia Mohrvia Ghanznawia Siddiquia |
Known for | Dars e Masnavi |
Institute | Mohiudin Islamic University Nerian Sharif Mohiudin Islamic Medical College Mirpur Azad Kashmir |
Founder of | Mohiudin Trust [3] Noor TV UK |
Muslim leader | |
Predecessor | Pir Ghulam Mohiudin Ghaznavi Nervi |
Successor | Doctor Pir Sultan Ul Arfeen Siddiqui Al-Azhari (Central) |
Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui (Urdu: پیر محمد علاؤالدین صدیقی; 1 January 1936 – 3 February 2017) was an Islamic Sufi scholar and social personality.
He appeared in islamic educational programmes on ARY Q TV and on NOOR TV.[4] He established madrassas for religious and non religious education, as well as mosques in Pakistan and England.[5]
He was the founder of two colleges in the Azad Kashmir region: Mohiudin Islamic Medical College in Mirpur, and Mohiudin Islamic University in Nerian Sharif.[6][7][8]
He was on the list of 500 Most Influential Muslims seven times from 2012 to 2018.[9]
Education[]
Alauddin Siddiqui studied his early Islamic education in the presence of his father, Ghulam Mohiuddin Ghaznavi. Later, he studied Mishkat Sharif and Jalalayn in Jamia Haqqa’iq al Uloom in Hazro.His passion for further studies brought him to Jamia Naeemia Lahore where he completed difficult lessons from Grand Mufti Muhammad Hussain Naeemi. After that he came to Wazirabad, where he participated in the Daura e Qur'an with Maulana Abdul Ghufar Hazarawi. After benefiting from the mysteries of the Qur'an, he came to the great muhaddith Shaykh-ul-Hadeeth Maulana Sardar Ahmed in Faisalabad to complete the teaching of Hadith Mubarakah. The Maulana Sardar Ahmad , in view of his intelligence, quickly completed the lessons and put on the Dastar-e-Fazilat.[10]
Protest against Islamophobia[]
Alauddin Siddiqui called for a protest outside Parliament of London on October 6, 2012 to express his outrage at the recent blasphemous film which insulted the dignity of the Holy Prophet Muhammad. He appealed to the Muslim Ummah to end their internal differences and unite under the banner of the Prophet of Islam. He spoke on the importance of a united front of the Muslim Ummah against Islamophobia.[11]
On the upper right, Pir Alauddin Siddiqui is addressing the gathering. On the left, many people are protesting with flags and banners in their hands.
On Saturday, October 2012, thousands of muslims gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London to express their feelings about the importance of honoring the Prophet Muhammad of Islam. The protest, titled "Alliance of Socialism Anti-Islamophobia Event", was attended by muslims from all sects of the Islamic community, including speakers from both Sunni and Shia.[12]
Honors[]
Alauddin Siddiqui's name appeared seven times in the list of 500 Most Influential Muslims (from the 3rd edition to the 9th edition. His name appeared in the list of "Preachers and Spiritual leaders" from UK.[13]
The last time his name appeared in the 9th edition (2018) in section "The Obituaries" after his death.[14]
Death[]
Alauddin Siddiqui passed away in London on Friday, February 3, 2017 after an illness. He was 81 years old.[15]
Funeral[]
Two funeral prayers were offered for him, one at Birmingham in Austin Park and the other at Nerian Sharif in Azad Kashmir.
- First Funeral
His first funeral was held in Birmingham's Austin Park, led by his younger son Noor ul Arfeen. More than 20,000 people attended.[16]
- Second Funeral
His second funeral was held in his home town Nerian Sharif Azad Kashmir, led by his older son Pir Sultan Ul Arfeen. More than 50,000 people attended.[17]
References[]
- ^ a b "Massive attendance at funeral of Pir Alauddin Siddiqui". British Muslim Magazine. 5 February 2017.
- ^ "Pir Alauddin Siddiqui funeral: Tributes paid to much loved spiritual leader". Birmingham Mail. 4 February 2017.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Funder of Mohiudin Trust". Mohiudin Trust. Mohiuddintrust.com.
- ^ "Dars-e-Masnavi". Noor TV. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
- ^ Pir Alauddin siddiqui. "Works of Pir Alauddin Siddiqui". Musharrafhusain.com.
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: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Pir Alauddin siddiqui. "Founder of Mohiudin Medical College". Mohiudin Islamic Medical College. MIMC.
- ^ "The Founder Chancellor's Message". mimc.edu.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Founder of Mohiudin Islamic University". Mohiudin Islamic University. MIU.
- ^ "Home". The Muslim 500. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Education of Mohammad Alauddin Siddiqui". Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ Pir alauddin siddiqui. "Protest against Islamophobia in London". Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Protest against Islamophobia. "Protest attended by scholars of different sects". Retrieved 2022-03-17.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Home". The Muslim 500. Retrieved 2022-03-25.
- ^ 500 most influential muslims. "Allauddin Siddiqui's name in Most Influential Muslims". 500mostinfluential.com.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Pir Alauddin Siddiqui passed away". www.dailymotion.com.
- ^ Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "20,000 People attend funeral in Birmingham". Birminghammail.com.
- ^ Pir Allauddin Siddiqui. "Funeral at Nerian Sharif attended by 50,000 people". Birminghammail.com.
External links[]
Quotations related to Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui at Wikiquote
Media related to Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui at Wikimedia Commons
- 1936 births
- 2017 deaths
- 21st-century Islamic religious leaders
- 21st-century Muslim scholars of Islam
- Sufi mystics
- Islamic television preachers
- Barelvis