Dhiya Ur-Rahman Azmi
Dhiya Ur-Rahman Azmi (also written as Ziaur Rahman Azmi ) was a Muslim author, scholar, and professor and who served as Dean of Department of Hadith at Islamic University of Madinah.
Dr Ziaur Rahman Azami | |
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| Personal | |
| Born | 1943 (age 77–78)[1] |
| Died | 30 July 2020 |
| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Alma mater | Jamia Darussalam Islamic University of Madinah King Abdul Aziz University al-Azhar University |
| Occupation | Author Professor Dean Islamic scholar |
Early life
Azmi was born into a Brahmin family and was named Banke Lal in Bilarya Ganj a village near Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He was introduced to Islam by Hakeem Ayub. At age 16, he converted to Islam. Following his conversion, his life was in danger.
He migrated from his hometown to Jamia Darussalam, Oomerabad where he studied Quran and Hadith for about 5 years and earned his degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies.[2] He earned a Bachelor's Degree from Islamic University of Madinah. He completed his Master's from King Abdul Aziz University at Mecca and he obtained his PhD from al-Azhar University.[3]
He was appointed professor at the Islamic University of Madinah. He was awarded Saudi Arabian citizenship. He held various positions at the University. He was the Dean of Hadith section at the University when he died on 30 July 2020.[4]
Books
Azmi authored over 20 books including his autobiography. His best-known book Al-Jamiul Kamil Fee Al-Hadith As-Sahih Al-Shamil is a collection of all authentic ahadith. He also wrote Quran Encyclopaedia and From Ganga to Zamzam.[5]
Students
His students include Zakir Naik and Abu Ammaar Yasir Qadhi.
References
- Desk, Caravan. "A Journey from UP Hindu Brahmin Family to Top Scholar of Islamic World".
- "Hindu convert who became Dean College of Hadith Madinah University dies". Ummid. July 31, 2020.
- "Journey from Hinduism to Islam to professor of Hadith in Madinah". Saudigazette. March 3, 2017.
- "Indian-origin scholar Zia ur Rahman Azmi passes away in Madinah". Siasat. July 31, 2020.
- "Renowned Hadith Scholar & Muslim Convert From Hinduism Shaykh Dhiya Ur-Rahman Azmi Passes Away In Madinahs". The Cognate. July 30, 2020.