SHAH ABDUL AZIZ RAIPURI
KUTB UL IRSHAD (قطب الارشاد)
Hazrat
Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri
(رحمتہ اللہ علیہ)
Islamic Scholar | Sufi Leader | Educationist | Social Reformer
Born: 16 July 1905 – Gumthala, Karnal (British India)
Died: 3 June 1992 – Lahore, Pakistan
Resting Place: Raipur, India
Age: 87 years
Creed: Maturidi | Jurisprudence: Hanafi
School of Thought: Deobandi
Sufi Orders: Chishti, Qadiriyya, Suhrawardiyya, Naqshbandi
Father : Chaudhary Tasadduq Hussain. Khan
Predecessor: Shah Abdul Qadir Raipuri
Successor: Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri
Relatives: Shah Abdur Raheem Raipuri. (Maternal Grandfather)
Influences: Mahmud Hasan Deobandi, Husain Ahmad Madani, Abdul Qadir Raipuri
Influenced: Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri, Habibullah Mukhtar
Occupation: Scholar, Sufi Sheikh, Reformer, Social Activist.
Introduction
Hazrat Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri (رحمتہ اللہ علیہ) was a towering figure in South Asian Islamic scholarship and Sufism. As the third spiritual successor of the Khanqah Alia Rahimia Raipur, his influence spanned across education, spirituality, and social reform. Deeply rooted in the Deobandi tradition, his teachings emphasized a balance between classical Islamic knowledge and modern societal needs.
Early Life and Education
Born in Gumthala, Karnal district, British India, Shah Abdul Aziz came from a noble and devout lineage. His father, Chaudhry Tasadduq Hussain Khan (Noble of Gumthala), was a follower of Rasheed Ahmad Gangohi. He pursued Islamic sciences at Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur, where he was mentored by great scholars like Khalil Ahmad Saharanpuri, Mahmud Hasan Deobandi, and Husain Ahmad Madani.
Spiritual Leadership
Upon the passing of his spiritual guide,Shah Abdul Qadir Raipuri in 1962, Shah Abdul Aziz Raipuri assumed the leadership of Khanqah Raipur. His tenure saw a major expansion in religious education, spiritual development (Islah), and community welfare. He emphasized the importance of returning Tasawwuf to its Qur'anic roots and authentic Sunnah.
Educational Contributions
From 1940 to 1947, he served as the Principal of Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur. After migrating to Pakistan in 1947, he played a foundational role in shaping institutions such as Jamia Uloom Islamia (Banori Town) and the Rahimia Institute of Quranic Sciences. His visionary reforms influenced generations of scholars and students.
Founder of Tanzeem Fikr-e-Waliullahi
In 1987, he established Tanzeem Fikr-e-Waliullahi Pakistan — a movement aimed at reviving the reformist ideology of Shah Waliullah Dehlavi. The organization was instrumental in promoting intellectual and social awareness based on Islamic principles.
Political and Social Engagement
Deeply committed to social justice, Shah Abdul Aziz actively participated in religious and political movements, including the 1970s Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Movement. He continuously advocated for an Islamic socio-political framework rooted in justice and knowledge.
Succession and Legacy
In 1988, he appointed his son Shah Saeed Ahmed Raipuri as his spiritual successor. His passing in 1992 marked the end of an era, but his teachings live on through his institutions, writings, and followers across the globe. He was buried in Raipur (Saharanpur) India .
Family
Sons:
1.Saeed Ahmed Raipuri (Successor).
2.Rao Rasheed Ahmad.
3.Rao Khalil Ahmad.
4.Rao Habib Ahmad.
5.Rao Zafar Iqbal.
6.Rao Abdul Qadir.
Daughters: 3 (Names not publicly available)
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