Ahmad Sirhindi was an Indian Islamic scholar, Hanafi jurist, and member of the Naqshbandi Sufi order who lived during the era of the Mughal Empire, from 1564 to 1624. He was known by the title Mujaddid Alf-i Thani, reformer of the second millennium, reflecting his standing as both a jurist and a religious reformer in Mughal India.
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RoleIslamic scholar, Hanafi jurist, and member of the Naqshbandī Sufi order 1 Nationality / Jurisdiction Place of Death Classification
Field of LawIslamic Law (Sharia and Fiqh) 1 Role
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WikipediaIntroduction, gender
His act of preserving and urging the practice of Islamic orthodoxy and challenging Akbar and later Jahangir by rejecting Din-i Ilahi has cemented his reputation among South Asian Muslims as a Mujaddid, or a "reviver".
Introduction, nationality
Ahmad Sirhindi was an Indian Islamic scholar, Hanafi jurist, and member of the Naqshbandi Sufi order who lived during the era of the Mughal Empire, from 1564 to 1624.
Introduction, role
Ahmad Sirhindi was an Indian Islamic scholar, Hanafi jurist, and member of the Naqshbandī Sufi order who lived during the era of Mughal Empire.
Introduction, field of law
Ahmad Sirhindi opposed heterodox movements within the Mughal court such as Din-i Ilahi, in support of more orthodox forms of Islamic Law.
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was an Indian Islamic scholar
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Wikidata Q2493613, P569 date of birth claim (year)
P569 (date of birth): 1564
Wikidata Q2493613, P569 date of birth claim (full date)
P569 (date of birth): 1564-07-06
Wikidata Q2493613, P19 place of birth claim
P19 (place of birth): Sirhind-Fategarh
Wikidata Q2493613, P20 place of death claim
P20 (place of death): Sirhind-Fategarh
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