Mufti-e-Azam Pakistan Muhammad Waqaruddin Barelvi | |
|---|---|
| Grand Mufti of Pakistan | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1 January 1915 |
| Died | 19 September 1993(1993-09-19) (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Darul Uloom Amjadia, Babul Madina,Karachi,Pakistan |
| Nationality | Indian and Pakistani |
| Parent |
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| Citizenship |  British Indian Pakistani |
| Era | Modern era |
| Region | South Asia |
| Main interest(s) | |
| Notable work(s) | Waqar Ul Fatawa |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Tariqa | Qadri |
| Creed | Maturidi |
| Movement | Barelvi |
| Muslim leader | |
Muhammad Waqaruddin Qadri (1 January 1915 – 9 September 1993) also known asWaqar-e-Millat was an Islamic scholar associated with the SunniBarelvi movement of south Asia. His fatawa (rulings) are compiled in three volume of the book titledWaqar ul Fatawa. He taught and administered in Islamic institutes in India, Bangladesh and later in Pakistan. He was conferred title ofGrand Mufti of Pakistan duringMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq regime.[1][2]
He was born on 1 January 1915 (14Safar 1333AH) to a family of scholars. They were middle class-landlords of theArain tribe in the village Khamaria ofPilibhit, District of Uttar Pradesh, India.[3] His father Hameeduddin had memorized the Quran. His mother Imtiazun Nisa was the daughter of Haji Nisar Ahmad of village Pandri, District Pilibhit.[4]
He received his primary education and training in his ancestral village Khamaria, then in Madarsa-e-Astana-e-Sheria, Pilibhit and later inManzar-e-Islam, atdargah Ala Hazrat, Bareilly. Thereafter, he went to Dadon, village ofAligarh to complete Daura-e-Hadith withAmjad Ali Aazmi.[5]
In 1937, he was awarded degree for the completion of hadith by Hakim Amjad Ali. In 1945, he got married with Mohatarma Jameela Begum Daughter of Anwarul Haaq of village Karghaina, District Pilibhit. On appointing as Vice-President for Faculty affairs, Mufti Azame-HindMustafa Rida Khan gave him a certificate of appreciation.[6]
He was appointed as teacher in MadarsaManzar-e-Islam and later promoted as an in charge and manager for teaching at Manzar -e-Islam. He was among the panel of debaters who continuously debate with scholars of another school of thought. The debate with an Ahle Hadith scholar in village Tanda, District Bareilly is famous of his life time where he was awarded by Mufti Azame-HindMustafa Raza Khan.[7]
He participated in the activities ofAll India Sunni Conference. He taught and prepared scholars here till 1954 and moved toJamia Ahmadiyya Sunnia Kamil Madrasa inChittagong, Bengal (nowBangladesh). Up to 1971, the residents of East Pakistan benefited by the services of Maulana Waqaruddin. Due to chaos and civil war in East Pakistan, he decided to move towards West Pakistan in 1971. After facing the difficult time, he was able to board the ship to Karachi along with his family members and close associate on 23 March 1971.[8]
He joined Darul ulum Amjadiya in 1971 as the head of teaching and learning. He was also responsible for the center of jurisprudence. In this branch of Islamic studies, his contributions were acknowledged by scholars of his time.[7]
He received the oath of allegiance (the Bay’at) toHamid Raza Khan Qadri. He was awarded successor-ship (Khilafat) i.e the spiritual vice regency byMustafa Raza Khan Qadri. One of his students wasIlyas Qadri, leader of Islamic missionary movementDawat-e-Islami.[9][10][2]
He ruled that it is not permissible to shave the beard.[11]
Qadri’s teachers included:[12]
He was bestowed with the titleGrand Mufti of Pakistan. The Government of Pakistan nominated him as the member of Markazi Ruatay Hilal Committee during the tenure of GeneralMuhammad Zia-ul-Haq. He coined the definition of the term "Muslim" in Pakistani constitution.[7]
He died on 19 September 1993 (20Rabi' al-awwal 1413AH). He was buried at Darul Uloom Amjadia, Karachi, Pakistan.[citation needed]
