Indian Islamic Scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Passes Away at 96

Staff Desk

April 22, 2021

NEW DELHI: Family of Wahiddudin Khan announced that the scholar had lost the battle with Coronavirus on Tuesday. He was 96 years old and was admitted to a private hospital in New Delhi.

Scholar Wahiduddin Khan had been honjored with several awards, including Padma Vibhushan, India second highest civial award.

Scenes of his burial was shared by Zafarul Islam Khan on Twitter.

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He was born in 1925 in Azamgarh, India and was known for his contribution to promote the world peace.

In the list of 500 Most Influential Muslims of 2009 he was listed as the Spritual Ambassador to the World by Georgetown University in Washington, DC.

In 2001, Wahiduddin also established the cenre for Peace and Spirituality to promote the peace culture. He also protested against demolishion of Babri Mosque by Hindu Mobs.

Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, President of India and other big names in India saddened by this news.

Saddened by the passing away of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. He will be remembered for his insightful knowledge on matters of theology and spirituality. He was also passionate about community service and social empowerment. Condolences to his family and countless well-wishers. RIP.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) April 22, 2021

Deeply grieved by the demise of renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. A recipient of Padma Vibhushan, Maulana Wahiduddin made significant contribution to peace, harmony and reforms in the society. My deepest condolences to his family and well-wishers.
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) April 22, 2021

Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji'un

One of the greatest scholars of our era has gone. Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Sb. (Dada Abba) has passed away.

O Allah, elevate his station among those who are guided. Ameen

Deepest condolences to his son Dr. @khan_zafarul Sb. & family members. pic.twitter.com/yZwHhYDYRP
— Ovais Sultan Khan | اُویس | उवेस (@OvaisSultanKhan) April 21, 2021

Saddened by the death of Muslim scholar and advocate of religious tolerance and interfaith harmony, Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. May his ideas continue to spread and resonate. pic.twitter.com/hsToeciK6q
— Husain Haqqani (@husainhaqqani) April 21, 2021

With the demise of renowned scholar and Padma Vibhushan Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, we have lost a great soul. His vision and contributions toward promoting peace in the society will always be remembered. pic.twitter.com/bEBxTrZFxZ
— Akhilesh Yadav (@yadavakhilesh) April 22, 2021