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Ayatullah Aga Syed Yousuf (r.a)

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Ayatullah Aga Syed Yousuf Al-Moosavi Al- safvi (r.a) (1904 – 29 August 1982) was a Kashmiri religious scholar and leader of Shia Muslims. He founded the influential Anjuman-e-Sharie organisation. Biography Ayatullah Aga Syed Yousuf (r.a) was born in Budgam in 1322 hijri, and completed his education in Islamic law from Najaf in Iraq. He is the descendent of Mir Shamsudin Araki, who came to Kashmir in 13th century from Araki town of Iran. After the death of his elder brother, Aga Syed Ahmed Almosavi, he took over the traditional responsibilities performed by Aga family. He established an educational institution for…

Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari

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Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari (26 April 1943 – 30 September 2014) widely known as Molvi Saeb among his followers was a Kashmiri Shia cleric, politician, businessman and a authoriser of Grand Ashura Procession In Kashmir. Ansari was also a renowned business man. He studied Islamic theology in Iran, Egypt and Iraq. He was famous among religious circles as great orator of majlise shame – ghareeba the night of 11th muharram His religious speeches catapult him on global stage and were widely hailed worldwide particularly in the Indian subcontinent. He succeeded his father Molvi Muhammad Jawad Ansari as president of All…

Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah

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Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi (1947-2018) was a Kashmiri Shia Scholar and cleric. He was the son of Aga Syed Yusuf Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi, president of Anjuman Sharie Shiyan, a member of the World Ahlbayt Assembly and chairman of the Ayatollah Yusuf Memorial Trust. He served as religious cleric and spread Islam Naab. He tried to unite the Muslim Ummah in Kashmir. He made Kashmir’s largest Imam Bargah at Bemina, Budgam. He died of lung cancer on 29 January 2018 in Budgam. About 1,20,000 persons attended his funeral procession, and the funeral prayer was led by Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir…

Alama Aga Syed Baqir Almoosvi

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Allama Aga Syed Baqir Almosvi Kashmiri (Budgam), an illustrious son of Kashmir and an indisputable spiritual leader, who enjoys a great fame and reputation all over the prestigious theological institutions of Iraq, Iran and the sub-continent as a recluse with genuine and prominent scholarship, a theologian, reformer, orator, literati, historian, critic, researcher, jurisprudent and also an eloquent poet of Arabic, Persian, and Kashmir Besides being regarded as the real successor of his great grandfather Ayatullah-ul- Uzma Aga Syed Mehdi Al-Mosvi Al-Safvi Al-Najafi (the only jurisprudent and revivalist of the shariah in Kashmir who lived in 18th century AD) the conferee’s…

Aga Syed Mustafa Almoosvi, Al Safvi

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Aga Syed Mustafa Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi: A Luminary of Kashmiri Shia Scholarship Early Life and Education Aga Syed Mustafa Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi was born on 2 February 1924, into the revered Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi family in Kashmir, known for their profound contributions to Islamic scholarship and leadership. His father, Ayatullah Aga Syed Ahmad, and his grandfather, Ayatullah Aga Syed Muhammad, were both eminent religious scholars. From a young age, Aga Syed Mustafa was immersed in the study of the Quran and Islamic theology. His early education was meticulously guided by his grandfather, his father, his uncle Ayatullah Aga Syed Yousuf, and Haji Amin…

Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Almoosvi

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Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Almoosavi is the Successor and the Elder Son of Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah. A very famous Islamic Scholar who’s popular among the youth completed his basic education in Kashmir. A Science Graduate from Kashmir University pursued Islamic Studies in Iran, and returned to Kashmir after 8 years with a purpose and a mission to reach the grassroots of community, addressing the problems faced by youth and setting a stage for lifting the downtrodden. Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi has a clear vision and Intellect. He’s currently the President of Anjuman e Sharie Shiayan, Shariatabad Budgam, a…

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari

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Molvi Imran Raza Ansari: A Prominent Kashmiri Shia Cleric and Politician Early Life and Education Molvi Imran Raza Ansari was born on 7 March 1972 into a distinguished family of Kashmiri Shia clerics. His father, Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari, was a highly respected religious leader and politician. Imran Raza is the eldest of his siblings, with a younger brother, Irfan Ansari, and a sister. Imran Raza Ansari received his early education at Tyndale Biscoe School in Srinagar. He went on to pursue higher education at Jamia Millia Islamia, where he completed his graduation with a focus on arts and later…

Masroor Abbas Ansari

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Masroor Abbas Ansari commonly known as Haji Sahab is a Shia Muslim cleric and scholar born on 12 August 1975 in Srinagar in the house of Molvi Mohammad Abbas Ansari. Molvi Mohammad Abbas Ansari is father of Masroor Abbas Ansari. He is the President of Ittihadul Muslimeen and co-patron of Al-Abbas Relief Trust, Karan Nagar, Sringar. Masroor Abbas Ansari got his basic education from his family and learned Arabic and Persian. He also got his education from Kashmir University. He went Iran to join Qom Seminary for further studies. Molvi Masroor Abbas Ansari is a religious scholar and public orator…

Molvi Mohammad Abbas Ansari

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Mohammad Abbas Ansari (Urdu: محمد عباس انصاری) was a political leader and a well known Scholar, reformer, preacher and cleric. He was known for his religious lectures and as founder & chairman of the Ittihadul Muslimeen also known as Jammu & Kashmir Ittihadul Muslimeen (JKIM) an organization which aims to Shi’a–Sunni unity in Kashmir. Mohammad Abbas Ansari: A Legacy of Religious Scholarship and Political Leadership Early Life and Education Mohammad Abbas Ansari was born on 18 August 1936, in Srinagar, into the influential Ansari family. His family was deeply rooted in both religious and political spheres, which significantly shaped his…

Sheikh Gulam Rasool Noori

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Sheikh Ghulam Rasool Noori born in Gangoo Pulwama Kashmir is a Shia Muslim alim and cleric. He is known for his religious lectures, especially during the Muslim month of Muharram, as well as his addressing of social issues through Islamic Philosophy. Noori is wakil of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Kashmir. Before becoming a religious scholar and theologian he was working as lecturer. Education Noori is highly educated scholar from Kashmir valley. Noori preliminary studied under the guidance of his father who was known religious scholar of his time. After that he went to Banaras India for higher studies where he…

Kashmiri Shia Personalities

Ayatullah Aga Syed Yousuf (r.a)

Molvi Iftikhar Hussain Ansari

Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah

Alama Aga Syed Baqir Almoosvi

Aga Syed Mustafa Almoosvi, Al Safvi

Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Almoosvi

Molvi Imran Raza Ansari

Masroor Abbas Ansari

Molvi Mohammad Abbas Ansari

Sheikh Gulam Rasool Noori

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