Birthdate: June 14, 1856
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Bareilly
Died: October 28, 1921
Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi, also known as A’la Hazrat, was a highly influential Indian Islamic scholar. He was a versatile thinker who delved into various fields such as law, religion, philosophy, and the sciences, earning recognition from both Islamic and Western scholars. As the founder of the Barelvi movement and the Razvi branch of the Qadri Sufi order, he advocated for the protection of Muhammad and the promotion of popular Sufi practices. Regarded as a reformer, he left a profound impact on millions and is venerated as a Mujadid or reviver of Islam by Sufis. His teachings have garnered a massive following of approximately 200 million devotees in the region.
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