Syed Mohammed Madni Ashrafi Jilani | |
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| Raeesul Muhaqqiqeen, Shaik-Al-Islam-Wal-Muslimeen, Imam e Ahle sunnat, Founder of Shaikhul Islam Trust | |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Mohammed Madni 28 August 1938 Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | indian |
| Spouse | Syeda Shamima Khatoon |
| Children | Syed Mohammed Hamza Ashraf[1] |
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| Relatives | Hashmi Miyan (brother)[3] |
| Residence(s) | Madni Maskan Ahmedabad and Ashrafpur Kichhauchha |
| Alma mater | Al Jamiatul Ashrafia |
| Occupation | Islamic scholar |
| Title | Sheikh Ul Islam |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Lineage | Syed |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Main interest(s) | Sufism |
| Notable idea(s) | Permissibility of Sharia (within shariat) Usage Of videography in Islam. |
| Notable work(s) | Tafsir e Ashrafi[3] |
| Tariqa | Ashrafi |
| Muslim leader | |
| Disciple of | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
Syed Mohammed Madni Ashraf often referred to as Shaykh al-Islām,[4][5] and Madni Miyan[6][7][8] (born on 27 August 1938 CE; 1 Rajab 1357 AH) is an Indian Islamic scholar,[9] theologian, spiritual leader[10] and author from Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Uttar Pradesh, India.[11][12] Known for his eloquent speeches, he is an expert of Islamic Philosophy, Islamic Sacred Law and Fiqh (Jurisprudence). [9]
He is the founder of the Mohaddis-e-Azam Mission and Shaikhul Islam Trust.[13][14][15] Syed Madni Miya is a patron of various social, academic, and other developmental activities of Sufi Sunni Muslims in India. He has always endorsed the unity between Sufi silsilas in the country. Appreciating the services done by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan R.A., he has said that Markaze-e-Ahle Sunnat Bareilly and Kichhauchha are two eyes of Muslims in India, these can't be separated.[16]
Tafseer-e-Ashrafi is a classical Sunni interpretation (tafsir) of the Qur'an, composed first by Mohaddise Azam E Hind and then completed after his death by his spiritual successor and son Syed Mohammed Madni Ashraf in 2008.[3] It is recognized as one of the most popular exegeses of the Qur'an today due to its simple style and its conciseness.[17][18] It is 10 volume in length, which was translated in Urdu and later in English.