Ibrahim Raza Khan

Muhammad Ibrahim Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (1907–1965), was an Indian Islamic scholar, Sufi mystic, orator, author, and leader of Sunni Muslim’s Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam in the Indian subcontinent commonly known as Mufassir E Azam E Hind and Jilani Miya. He was the elder brother of Hammad Raza Khan.

Mufassir E Azam E Hind, Mufti

Muhammad Ibrahim Raza Khan

Qadri Razvi
مفسر اعظم ہند مفتی محمد ابراہیم رضا خان قادری رضوی
Born
Muhammad

10th Rabi ul Aakhir 1325 (1907 CE)
Bareilly, North-Western Provinces, British India
Died11th of Saffar ul Muzaffar 1385 Hijri 12 June 1965(1965-06-12) (aged 57–58)
Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
Burial placeDargah E A’ala Hazrat, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
MonumentsDargah E A’ala Hazrat, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, India
NationalityIndian
Other namesJilani Miya, Shahzada E Akbar o Jaanasheen E Huzoor Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
CitizenshipBritish India, after 15 August 1947  Indian
EducationMufti
Alma materDarul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam
Occupation(s)Mystic Islamic Preacher, Islamic Jurist, Theologian Islamic Orator, Mufti, Islamic Scholar, Spiritual Leader and author
Years active1907–1965
EraLate Modern Era and Contemporary
EmployerDarul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam
OrganizationJamat Raza E Mustafa Bareilly,
Known forSufism, Mystic Islamic Preacher, Islamic Jurist, Theologian Islamic Orator, Mufti, Islamic Scholar, Spiritual Leader and author
Notable workStarted monthly A'ala Hazrat magazine, Zikrullah, Nehmatullah, Hujjatullah, Fazaa'il-e-Durood Shareef, Tafseer Surah Balad and Tashreeh Qasida Mu'mania
TitleSajjada nashin E Khanqah E Aliya Razviya, Mohtamim (Head) E Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam, Mutawalli E Raza Jama Masjid and Dargah E A’ala Hazrat
Term1926–1965
PredecessorHujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
SuccessorMufti Muhammad Subhan Raza Khan Qadri (Subhani Miyan)
MovementSunni Muslim’s Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam in Indian subcontinent
Opponents
SpouseElder daughter of Mufti E Azam E Hind Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri Noori
Children8 (5 Sons 3 Daughters), Muhammad Rehan Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Rehmani Miya) Muhammad Tanweer Raza Khan (Mafqood ul Khabr), Tajush Shari'ah Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Azhari Miya), Dr Muhammad Qamar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Qamar Miya), Maulana Muhammad Manaan Raza Khan (Manani Miya)
Parent
RelativesAhmad Raza Khan Qadri (Grandfather), Ustad E Zamman (Brother of Grandfather), Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri (Father), Mufti E Azam Mufti E Hind (Paternal Uncle), Tajush Shari'ah Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Azhari Miya) (Son), Subhan Raza Khan Subhani Miya (Grandson), Mufti Muhammad Asjad Raza Khan Qadri Razvi Noori (Grandson)
FamilyAhmad Raza Khan Qadri
42nd Imam and Sheikh E Tariqat of Silsila E Aliyah Qadriyah Barkaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah
In office
1926 (1926)–1965 (1965)
Preceded byHujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
Succeeded byTajush Shari'ah Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Azhari Miya)
Mohtamim (Head) of Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam,
In office
1943 (1943)–1965 (1965)
Preceded byHujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
Succeeded byMufti Muhammad rehan Raza Khan Qadri rehmani Miyan
Sajjada nashin of Khanqah E Aliya Razviya
In office
1943 (1943)–1965 (1965)
Preceded byHujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
Succeeded byMufti Muhammad Subhan Raza Khan Qadri Subhani Miyan
Mutawalli of Raza Jama Masjid and Dargah E A’ala Hazrat
In office
1943 (1943)–1965 (1965)
Preceded byHujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri
Succeeded byMufti Muhammad Subhan Raza Khan Qadri (Subhani Miyan)
Personal
ReligionIslam
DenominationSunni Islam
LineageAhmad Raza Khan Qadri
JurisprudenceHanafi
CreedMaturidi
TariqaQadiriyya (Main), Having Ijaazat and Khilaafat of other main three Silsila, Silsila E Naqshbandiyah, Suhrawardiyah, Chishtiyah
InstituteBarelvi
Founder ofMonthly A'ala Hazrat Magazine

Family

Ibrahim Raza was the elder son of Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri and elder grandson of Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri. He was born on 10th of Rabi ul Aakhir 1325 Hijri (1907 CE)[1]

 Naqi Ali Khan
1830–1880
 
    
 Ahmad Raza Khan
1856 -1921		Hassan Raza Khan
1859 -1908		Muhammad Raza Khan
3 Daughters
 
   
 Hamid Raza Khan
1875 -1943		Mustafa Raza Khan
1892–1981		5 Daughters
 
   
Ibrahim Raza Khan
Hammad Raza Khan
4 Daughters

Education

His primary education was reading the Quran, Urdu language books and other books took place under the guidance of his grandmother and mother, at the age of 7 he enrolled in Darul Uloom Jamia Razvia Manjar e Islam and at the age of 19 he completed his graduation from Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam in 1344 Hijri (1926 CE). Ibrahim Raza's teachers in Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam who taught him were Maulana Ahsan Ali Sahab Muhadith Faizpuri, his father Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri and Allamah Sardar Ahmad Muhadith E Pakistan. At the time of graduation ceremony (Dastar Bandi), His father Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri himself tied a turban (Dastar) on his son's head.[2]

Nikah (Marriage)

Ibrahim Raza was married with his cousin sister that is Mufti E Azam E Hind Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri Noori elder daughter. This Nikah was arranged by Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri himself when both are kids. Marriage ceremony was held on 2nd of Rabi ul Aakhir 1347 Hijri (1929 CE).[3]

Children

He has 8 Children 3 daughters and 5 sons.

  • Muhammad Rehan Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Rehmani Miya)
  • Muhammad Tanweer Raza Khan (Mafqood ul Khabr),
  • Tajush Shari'ah Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Azhari Miya)
  • Dr Muhammad Qamar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Qamar Miya)
  • Maulana Muhammad Mannan Raza Khan (Manani Miya)
  • One daughter was married to Shaukat Ali Khan of Pilibhit (later went to Pakistan)
  • The second daughter was married to Abdul Habib of Badaun, and
  • The third daughter was married within the family to Yunus Raza Khan.

Among all his children only younger son Maulana Muhammad Mannan Raza Khan is alive.[4]

Ijaazat and Khilaafat

He is 42nd Imam and Shaykh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah. At the age of 4 Ibrahim Raza became the Mureed (disciple) of Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri (Grandfather), Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri gave him Khilaafat of Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah, He has also Khilafat from his father Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri and Uncle is Mufti E Azam E Hind Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri Noori. In 1372 Hijri he visited Harmain Shariff he got various Ijaazats, for Hadith, Dalaail-e-Khairaat and Hizbul Bahr etc. from Ulama of Makkah al-Mukarramah and Madinah Al Munawwarah.[5]

Monthly A'ala Hazrat magazine

He started the monthly Ala Hazrat magazine for the propagation of the teachings of the Ahle Sunnat. This magazine was successful and is still in circulation today and currently Mufti Muhammad Subhan Raza Khan Qadri Subhani Miyan is editor-in-chief and Mufti Muhammad Ahsan Raza Khan is editor.[6]

Successorship

Ibrahim Raza is the successor of his father Hujjat al-Islam Hamid Raza Khan Qadri. His father gave him all his duties to him which he got from his father Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri, including Sajjadanashini of Khanqah E Aliya Razviya, Mohtamim (Head) of Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manjar E Islam, Mutawalli of Raza Jama Masjid and Dargah E A’ala Hazrat.[7]

Notables Work (Books)
  • Zikrullah
  • Nehmatullah
  • Hujjatullah
  • Fazaa'il-e-Durood Shareef
  • Tafseer Surah Balad and
  • Tashreeh Qasida Mu'mania[8]

Khulfa (Spiritual Successor)

He had many Murideen(disciples) and Khulafa (successors), Some of his famous Khulafa names are written below.

  • Mufti Muhammad Rehan Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Elder Son and Successor)
  • Mufti Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (Son and Successor of Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri Razvi Noori)
  • Mufti Abdul Wajid Qadr Jilani (Grand Mufti of Netherlands {Holland}).
  • Allamah Samsullah Razvi Hasmati Bastawi, Mohalla Bhoorey Khan, Pilibhit, Uttar Pradesh.
  • Allamah Abdul Hakim Razvi Jilani, Muzffarpur, Bihar.
  • Allamah Sayyad Aafaaz Ahmad Razvi Jilani, Matikunda, Islampur, Uttar Dinajpur, West Bengal.[9]

Death (Wisaal)

He died after being sick for three consecutive years on 11 Saffar ul Muzaffar 1385 Hijri (12 June 1965 CE). The next day his Janaaza Salaah was prayed at the Islamia Inter College, Janaaza Salah was led by Muhammad Afzal Hussain, and

  • Muhammad Ahsaan Ali,
  • Sayyid Aarif Ali,
  • Sayyid Ijaaz Hussain and
  • Janaab Muhammad Ghaus Khan

lowered him into his grave. He is buried in Dargah E A’ala Hazrat, Bareilly[10]

See also

References
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  4. "Maulana Muhammad Ibrahim Rida Khan –". Alahazrat.net. Retrieved 13 October 2021.
  5. Muhammad Tanweer Shahzada Khan Qadri Razvi (August 2008). "The Chain Of Light ( Vol. 2) : Publishers : Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre Imam Mustafa Raza Research Centre P.O. Box 70140, Overport, 4067 Durban, South Africa : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Retrieved 13 October 2021.
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  9. ibne meeran. "Mufassir E Aazam Hazrat Allama Ibrahim Raza Khan Urf Jilani Miyan : Muhammad Hanif Razvi Nagarchi : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive". Retrieved 13 October 2021.
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