This is a list of scholars who are some of our regular sources of reference. On this page, we have provided only a short list of scholars, both past and present. Some of these are adherents of specific schools of thoughts whereas some of the others are not, regardless, we respect them all. Where we disagree with their narrative, we do so with respect.
We believe that every Muslim is duty-bound to accept their own responsibility for making an effort to understand what the Quran or Islam means to them in the twenty-first century. Muslims must not confine to their single sectarian strand. To accept God’s guidance as eternal means acknowledging that there is always more to it than our limited intellect will comprehend, and begin one’s understanding from that premise with humility.
Shah Wali Ullah Dehlawi Shah Wali Ullah Dehlawi(1703-1763, without doubt, is the most influential scholar to have graced the subcontinent in the last few centuries.His towering personality and unparalleled knowledge, wisdom and understanding of religion is simply incomparable.Considered as an intellectual giant, the great Shah Waliullah’s scholarly legacy cannot be surpassed or at least hasn’t been surpassed as yet.He is a true leader of the scholars of sub-continent and is held in high esteem in all the sects May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in peace! |
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Mawlana Hamid ud Din Farahi
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Mawlana Abul Aala Maududi Mawlana Abul Aala Maududi(1903-1979)was the founder of Jamat e Islami in 1941.He was, without doubt, the most influential and vibrant Islamic scholar of Muslim world in the 20th century.Alongside his political activities Mawlana Mawdudi also wrote numerous books explaining Islam to muslims and the rest of the world.However,his Commentary on Quran ‘Tafhim ul Quran’remains his best literary work from which millions of muslims still benefit all over the world.His thoughts changed the course of many political movements in North Africa,Middle East and south East Asia. May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in eternal peace! |
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Mawlana Amin Ahsan Islahi |
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Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari(1918-1998) a highly respected Sheikh of tariqa e Chishtiya and an eminent religious scholar.In addition to being a learned scholar he was also a judge in the supreme court of Pakistan.His greatest work includes the Tafsir of Quran known as ‘Zia ul Quran’.Since he was an ardent educationist he re-organised Dar ul ulum Mohammadia Ghausia which his father had founded in Bhera.He made revolutionary changes in the syllabus of the institution and included modern education alongside the religious education. May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in peace! |
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Abd ar-Rahman ibn Nasir as-Sadi |
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Mufti Muhammad Shafi
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Muhammad Hussain Tabataba’i |
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Was’if Ali Wasif |
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Dr Israr Ahmad Dr Israr Ahmad(1932-2010) is founder of ‘Tanzim e Islami’ which he established in 1975. The purpose of creating this organisation was to revive the muslim society through the teachings of Quran and then eventually establish ‘Khilafah’ in Pakistan and later in the rest of the world. In 1967, he wrote and published the important philosophy book, the “Islamic Renaissance: The Real Task Ahead”, in which he briefly explained the abstract idea of the Caliphate system. History proved that Pakistanis in large did not buy into this idea. He vehemently maintained that only by revitalising concept and importance of faith among the Muslims in general and intelligentsia in particular. An outstanding and vibrant orator, Dr Israr Ahmad’s Quranic lectures continue to enlighten muslims throughout the world. May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in eternal peace! |
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Mawlana Mohammad Ishaq |
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Ghulam Ahmad Pervez Ghulam Ahmad Pervez (1903-1985) was a very well read scholar who based his Quranic teachings on a unique interpretation quite different from the traditional sunni doctrine.He was severely criticised by traditional islamic scholars,however,he was highly respected in the enlightened class of muslims. May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in peace! |
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Mawlana Wahid Uddin Khan Mawlana Wahiduddin Khan(1925-2021)is a well known scholar of Islam.He was a prolific writer and author of many books on Islam.He has also written an English translation of Quran which is very popular among educated class.He was well known peace activist and promoter of interfaith harmony. May we continue to learn from his teachings and may Allah rest his soul in peace! |
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Contemporary Male Scholars
These are some of the contemporary male scholars we draw inspiration from.
- Mufti Taqi Usmani
- Javaid Ahmed Ghamidi
- Dr Tahir ul Qadri
- Mawlana Tariq Jameel
- Ahmad Javaid Sb
- Hamza Yusuf
- Zakir Naik
- Shaykh Dr Mohammad Akram Nadwi
- Mufti Ismail Menk
- Dr Yasir Qadhi
- Ibtisam Illahi Zaheer
- Nouman Ali Khan
- Omar Suleiman
- Engr Muhammad Ali Mirza
Professor Maimoona Murtaza Malik
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Dr Farhat Hashmi Founder of Alhuda International institute in 1994, her lectures on Quran and other topics have benefitted millions of muslims all over the world during the last two decades. |
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Ms Kaukab Shahzad She is an associate fellow in Al-Mawrid (an institute of Islamic research and education). She is involved in teaching Quran & Hadith not only in Pakistan but also to overseas ladies via Skype. |
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Ms Nighat Hashmi |
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Ms Huma Najam |
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