Syed Abdullah Tariq

Syed Abdullah Tariq (born 1953) is an Indian Islamic scholar, author and philanthropist who established the World Organization of Religions and Knowledge (WORK), an international interfaith organization based in India.

Syed Abdullah Tariq
Born1953 (age 69–70)
Rampur, Uttar Pradesh, India
EducationB.Sc. Electrical Engineering
Years active1987–present
Notable workAgar Ab Bhi Na Jaage Toh
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Early life and education

Abdullah Tariq was born in 1953 in a Syed family in the city of Rampur, Uttar Pradesh.[1][2] He received a B.Sc. in Electrical Engineering from the Aligarh Muslim University in 1974.[1] He was significantly influenced by Indian Muslim scholar Shams Naved Usmani,[3][4] and was Usmani's chief disciple for six years (until Usmani's death in 1993).[5]

Career

In 1987, Tariq formed the World Organisation of Religions and Knowledge (WORK) under the guidance of Usmani, with Tariq appointed its president.[6][7][5][4] WORK promotes unity through a message of peace and harmony.[8] WORK has arranged relief programs such as offering first aid, food, and evacuation services irrespective of communal affiliations.[7]

WORK was actively involved in relief activities for the 2001 Gujarat and 2005 Kashmir earthquakes.[7] It also assisted people during the 2002 riots of Gujarat.[7] In 2020, WORK volunteers undertook social work to help the economically challenged during the COVID-19 lockdown.[7] They co-organized a peace procession with Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) in Rampur in 2018.[9] WORK also commemorates Mawlid as Compassion Day every year.[10][11][12] An annual medical camp is organized by the NGO in partnership with Hind Bhaichara Samiti,[13] with the presidents of both organisations encouraging social welfare work on that day.[13]

Tariq created a platform for interfaith dialogue which, in 2020, condemned attacks on a Gurudwara in Nankana Sahab.[14] He has spoken in various Islamic and interfaith conferences and seminars in India and abroad.[15][16][1][17] He has also been invited as the chief guest to an exhibition held in the Durbar Hall of Rampur Raza Library.[18]

Views

India

Abdullah suggests that India is the land of the origin of Islam, believing that the first prophet Adam descended there.[19] He refers to the country as Punya Bhoomi which translates to 'Holy Land'.[19] He also maintains that interfaith dialogue between Hindus and Muslims is crucial to uphold peace in India.[3]

Babri Masjid dispute

In 1988, Tariq wrote an article for Urdu weekly Akhbar-e-Nau that discouraged the Muslim community from aggravating the Ayodhya dispute.[19] He used the Quran and Sunnah to outline principles that instructed the community to refrain from taking the issue to the level of a clash.[19] He maintains that the issue has worsened because of the stance of the Muslim leadership. In 2018, he publicly supported Salman Hussain Nadvi’s stance on the dispute.[19][20][21]

Publications

Tariq's works include:[2]

  • Agar Ab Bhi Na Jaage Toh (Now or Never) – a collection of the ideas of Shams Naved Usmani with a commentary by Tariq.[5][3][22] It encourages Muslims to view Sanatan Dharma in a different light[5] and asserts that Hindus are the descendants of the people of Noah.[5]
  • Ekta Ka Aadhar
  • Gujarat Ke Baad Haalat Aur Hal and Yug Parivartan – Islamic Drishtikon.

Accolades and criticisms

Allama Syed Abdullha Tariq was conferred with the Ramkinkar Award in 1992 by Ramayanam Trust Ayodhya.[23] In 2020, The Delhi Minorities Commission announced an award for him, for his contributions toward promoting communal harmony.[24][25]

In 2012, Islamic scholar Syed Shahid Ali Rizvi demanded that Tariq be arrested for belittling the Quran.[26] Tariq dismissed the allegations by clarifying his stance and faith in the Quran.[27]

References
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  3. TwoCircles.net (16 May 2008). "An innovative approach to Hindu-Muslim dialogue". TwoCircles.net. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  4. "Acharya Maulana Shams Naved Usmani – Work". 10 March 2019. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  5. Sikand, Yoginder (31 July 2004). Muslims in India Since 1947: Islamic Perspectives on Inter-Faith Relations. Routledge. ISBN 978-1-134-37825-8. JSTOR 26199763.
  6. admin (15 July 2020). "Concerns raised over persecution of religious group in South Korea | Colombo Gazette". Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  7. "History of WORK – Work". Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  8. "Mission – Work". Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  9. "एकता और भाईचारे को निकाला शांति जुलूस". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  10. "Women Wing – Work". Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  11. "Yaum e Rehmat – Work". Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  12. "176 रोगियों ने कराई जांच". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 12 March 2021.
  13. "Uttar Pradesh: Hindus join Muslims to celebrate Milad-un-Nabi as 'compassion day' in Rampur". news.abplive.com. ABP News Bureau. 21 November 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  14. "कुछ लोगों की हरकतों से मजहबों में पैदा हो जाती है नफरत : तारिक". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  15. "Introduction of IERO | Islamic Educational & Research Organization". Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  16. iqna.ir. "Quran Conference for Character Building Held in Delhi". en. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  17. "Our Time is Running Out at Outdoors, Delhi". Events High. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  18. "धूमधाम से मनाया गया सर सैयद अहमद खां का जन्मदिन". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  19. Farooqui, Ayaz (16 February 2018). "Muslim leadership responsible for dragging Babri dispute for three decades: Islamic scholar Abdullah Tariq". news.abplive.com. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  20. Arshad Afzal Khan (15 February 2018). "Babri Masjid: Another Sunni cleric backs Nadwi | Lucknow News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  21. "Morning Breaking: Syed Abdullah Tariq supports Maulana Salman Nadvi on Ayodhya dispute case". Zee News. 15 February 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2020.
  22. "Interfaith Relations- Islamic Voice". islamicvoice.com. Archived from the original on 17 April 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  23. "Allama Syed Abdullah Tariq – Work". 11 March 2019. Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  24. "Delhi Minorities Commission announces Awards in various fields | Mpositive.in". Retrieved 9 October 2020.
  25. "Delhi Minorities Commission announces Awards in various fields | The Indian Awaaz". 9 June 2020. Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  26. "कुरान की बेहुरमती सहन नहीं". Dainik Jagran (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
  27. "तारिक अब्दुल्लाह ने दी सफाई". Amar Ujala (in Hindi). Retrieved 26 February 2021.
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