Syed Mohammed Izhar Ashraf | |
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Sajjadanasheen of Dargah Ashraf Jahangir Semnani | |
In office 1996–2012 | |
Preceded by | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
Succeeded by | Syed Shah Fakhruddin Ashraf |
Title | Shaikh-E-Azam,Sajjada Nashin of Aastane Ashrafia Hasania Sarkar e Kalan Kichaucha Shareef |
Personal | |
Born | 1934 |
Died | 22 February 2012 |
Resting place | Dargah,Ashrafpur Kichhauchha,Uttar Pradesh,India |
Religion | Islam |
Nationality | Indian |
Region | South Asia |
Denomination | Sunni |
Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
Movement | Barelvi movement |
Main interest(s) | Sufism |
Alma mater | Al Jamiatul Ashrafia |
Tariqa | Ashrafi,deffr Qadiriyya |
Muslim leader | |
Disciple of | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
Influenced | |
Children |
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Father | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
Family | 38th descendant of Muhammed |
Syed Mohammed Izhar Ashraf (1934-22 February 2012) was an Indian Sufi saint and Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam. He was the relative of sajjadanasheen of Dargah of Ashraf Jahangir Semnani and Chief Patron the of All India Ulema and Mashaikh Board. He died on 22 February 2012 at age 78 while receiving treatment at the Ismailia Hospital.
He was born to Syed Shah Mukhtar Ashraf and Bibi Sandija in 1934 or 1355 Hijri is Ashrafpur Kichaucha,Uttar Pradesh.
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