Huzaifa Vastanvi (born 1 June 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, writer, and educator who serves as the executive director and educational head of Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa. Vastanvi has been involved in Islamic education, community initiatives, and academic writing.
Huzaifa Vastanvi was born on 1 June 1979 in Vastan, Surat district, Gujarat. He completed his early and advanced Islamic education at Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa, where he graduated in 2002.[1] He is the son of Ghulam Muhammad Vastanvi, the founder and chairman of the institution.[2]
Career
After graduation in 2002, Vastanvi has been serving as a faculty member at Jamia Islamia Ishaatul Uloom, Akkalkuwa.[3] He is also associated with teaching the lessons of Sahih al-Bukhari and Sunan al-Tirmidhi.[4] Later, he was appointed as the institution's executive director, overseeing administrative and educational reforms.[5][6][7][8]
Vastanvi has a spiritual association with the Islamic scholar Taqi Usmani and has been involved in promoting his teachings in India.[2] His work also includes efforts in Islamic financial literacy and community welfare programs.[9]
During the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020, Vastanvi assisted in organizing the safe return of stranded students to their homes.[2] He is also involved in interfaith dialogue and initiatives to promote education within marginalized communities.[10]
In 2023, Vastanvi was invited by King Salman of Saudi Arabia for Hajj, acknowledging his contributions to Islamic education and leadership.[11][12]
In 2024, Vastanvi represented India at the Meeting of BRICS Muslim Religious Leaders, which emphasized promoting peaceful coexistence among religions and fostering global peace.[13][14][15]
Literary works
Vastanvi has authored several works, including Safarnama-e-Junubi Africa (Travelogue of South Africa) and Urdu Zaban wa Adab ke Farogh mein Madaris-e-Islamia ki Be-Lauth Khidmat (The Selfless Contributions of Islamic Seminaries to the Promotion of Urdu Language and Literature).[3] He has also written articles on Islamic education and contemporary issues and serves as the editor of the institution’s monthly journal, Shahrah-e-Ilm.[16]
↑ Bakir, Saif (1 April 2018). "وفد من أكبر جامعات الهند الإسلامية يزور السعودية"[A delegation from one of India's largest Islamic universities visits Saudi Arabia]. Al Mujtama Magazine (in Arabic). Kuwait. Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
↑ Siddiqui, Zafar (23 January 2020). "Jamia Akkalkuwa ke Talaba ka Munfarid Ehtijaj"[The Unique Protest of Jamia Akkalkuwa Students]. Millat Times (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 28 December 2024. Retrieved 28 December 2024.
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