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Where and when was Khan born?
He was born on 14 June 1856 in the mohallah of Jasoli in Bareilly district, North-Western Provinces, British India.
Example sentence: Khan’s birthplace is now a historical site visited by many tourists.
To which tribe did Khan’s family belong?
Khan’s family belonged to the Barech tribe of Pashtuns.
Additional information: The Barech tribe has a rich history of warriors and scholars.
What is known about Khan’s ancestor Saeed-ullah Khan?
Saeed-ullah Khan was a warrior who migrated from Kandahar to Lahore with Nader Shah, and the family later settled in Bareilly.
Example sentence: Khan often spoke about his proud lineage traced back to Saeed-ullah Khan.
What was the profession of Khan’s father, Naqi Ali Khan?
Naqi Ali Khan was an Islamic scholar.
Example sentence: Khan’s father’s teachings and influence shaped his religious beliefs.
Name at least three of Khan’s famous teachers.
Shah AI-i-Rasul, Ahmad Zayni Dahlan Makki, Abd al-Rahman Siraj Makki.
Additional information: Khan held great respect for his teachers and often mentioned their teachings in his writings.
What significant role did Shah Aale Rasool Marehrawi play in Khan’s life?
Shah Aale Rasool Marehrawi became Khan’s spiritual guide (Murshid), and at age 22, Khan became his disciple.
Example sentence: Khan credited Shah Aale Rasool Marehrawi for guiding him on his spiritual journey.
At what age did Khan become a Mureed (disciple), and of whom?
He became a Mureed at age 22 of Shah Aale Rasool Marehrawi.
Additional information: This marked a significant turning point in Khan’s spiritual development.
What did his Murshid bestow upon Khan?
He bestowed Khan with Khilafat in several Sufi Silsilas.
Example sentence: Khan cherished the honor of receiving Khilafat from his Murshid.
What movement did Khan lead and write extensively in defense of?
He led the Ahl-e-Sunnat movement, countering the Wahabism and Deobandi movements.
Additional information: Khan’s writings played a crucial role in shaping the ideology of the Ahl-e-Sunnat movement.
How widespread is the Ahl-e-Sunnat movement today?
It has over 200 million followers globally, spread across countries like Pakistan, India, South Africa, and Bangladesh.
Example sentence: The Ahl-e-Sunnat movement continues to attract followers from diverse backgrounds.
What organization did Khan found, and when?
He founded Jamat Raza E Mustafa on 17 December 1920.
Example sentence: Jamat Raza E Mustafa remains an influential organization promoting Khan’s teachings.
When did Khan die, and at what age?
He died in October 1921 at the age of 65.
Additional information: Khan’s death marked the end of an era in the Ahl-e-Sunnat movement.
Where is Khan buried?
He is buried in his hometown of Bareilly.
Example sentence: Khan’s tomb is a place of pilgrimage for his followers.
What is Kanzul Iman?
It is an Urdu paraphrase translation of the Qur’an by Khan, associated with the Hanafi jurisprudence within Sunni Islam.
Example sentence: Kanzul Iman is widely studied for its unique interpretation of the Qur’an.
What is Husam ul Haramain, and why is it significant?
It is a treatise written by Khan in 1906, declaring the founders of the Deobandi, Ahl-i Hadith, and Ahmadiyya movements as infidels.
Additional information: Husam ul Haramain sparked debates within the Islamic community.
