Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

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A brief biography

Mohammed Wajihuddin, April 22, 2021: The Times of India

Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was a renowned Islamic scholar, spiritual leader and Padma Vibhushan awardee.

The prestigious Padma Vibhushan, India’s second highest civilian award, for his exceptional contribution in the field of spiritualism, was among several awards that he had won on the Republic Day this year.

A known peacenik who had advocated peaceful co-existence and had always counselled moderation in conduct, Maulana Khan wasis among the leading scholars of Islam in the world. Founder of the Islamic Centre in New Delhi, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan had hit the headlines when he gave his ‘peace formula’ for the Babri Masjid-Ramjanam Bhoomi dispute and asked Muslims to forego their claims on the disputed land in Ayodhya. His request was rejected from a huge section of the community. His counsel to his community to avoid confrontation has often been called “surrender” by the conservatives who saw him as a “tool” in the hands of the Sangh Parivar.

Nevertheless, Maulana Khan had crusaded against extremism and orthodox interpretations of the holy texts. His dozens of books include a commentary and a translation of the Quran. His books have been translated into several languages of the world and his lectures, many of them available on YouTube, are immensely popular. He had always emphasized that those Muslims engaged in dawah or inviting people to religions should shun supremacism. Through his monthly magazine 'Al Risala' he has trained generations of readers and admirers to live a peaceful life despite encountering strife, strains and provocations.