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Wahiduddin Khan

Islamic Scholar (1925-2021) · India · Academics · Died at 96

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Wahiduddin Khan, known with the honorific "Maulana", was an Indian Islamic scholar and peace activist and author known for having written a commentary on the Quran and having translated it into contemporary English. He was listed in "the 500 Most Influential Muslims" of the world.

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Awards

Padma Vibhushan2021
Padma Bhushan
Gandhi Peace Prize
Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award

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Wahiduddin Khan, known with the honorific "Maulana", was an Indian Islamic scholar and peace activist and author known for having written a commentary on the Quran and having translated it into contemporary English. He was listed in "the 500 Most Influential Muslims" of the world. He was also the founder of the Centre for Peace and Spirituality (CPS). In 1993, he asked the Muslims to relinquish claims over Babri Masjid site. Khan had also embarked on a peace march through Maharashtra along with Sushil Kumar and Chidanand Saraswati post the demolition of the Babri Masjid. Khan wrote over 200 books on several aspects of Islam and established the Centre for Peace and Spirituality to promote interfaith dialogue.

Country
India
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1925 to 2021 · aged 96

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