World-renowned Islamic scholar Moulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi passes away aged 93
Lucknow: Moulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi, a world-renowned Islamic scholar and President of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB), passed away after a brief illness on Thursday, April 13, at the age of 93. He was a well-respected figure in the Muslim community in India and had contributed immensely to the fields of Islamic education, jurisprudence, and interfaith dialogue.
Born in the Raebareli district of Uttar Pradesh in 1929, Moulana Rabey Nadwi began his career as a teacher of Islamic studies at Nadwatul Ulama, a prominent Islamic seminary in Lucknow. He was later appointed as the chancellor of the institution in 2011 and held the position until his death. He was the nephew of author and reformer Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi.
He was also an accomplished author and had written several books on Islamic theology, including a commentary on the Holy Quran. He was a strong advocate of interfaith dialogue and had participated in several conferences and seminars aimed at promoting understanding and cooperation between different religious communities.
Moulana Rabey Nadwi was a member and president of the AIMPLB, an organization that represents the Muslim community in legal and social matters. He served as the general secretary of the board for over a decade and was instrumental in the board's efforts to uphold the rights of the Muslim community in India.
Nadwi was also an active member of several other organizations, including the All India Muslim Majlis-e-Mushawarat, an umbrella body of Muslim organizations in the country. He was a strong advocate of communal harmony and had played a key role in promoting peace and understanding between different communities.
The legacy of Moulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi will continue to inspire future generations of Muslims in India and beyond, as his tireless work towards promoting education, interfaith dialogue, and communal harmony will forever be etched in the annals of Indian history.
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Delhi: Father, son held for killing 19-year-old woman in suspected honour killing
New Delhi (PTI): The Delhi Police has arrested a man and his son for allegedly murdering his 19-year-old daughter in west Delhi's Hari Nagar area, an official said on Friday.
The case first came to light on April 1 after a PCR call was received around 2 pm, alleging that a woman had been killed by her family members and her body was being taken for last rites, he said.
The accused, identified as Mohammad Maneer (55), a vegetable vendor, and his son Meraj Ali (19), were arrested in connection with the case, the officer said.
The victim had been in a relationship with a man from her native place for the past two years, which was opposed by her father, Maneer and brother Meraj, he said.
"When the girl did not end the relationship despite objections, the family killed her," the officer said.
On April 1, the police said that when their team reached the spot, they found that the woman's body was being taken for burial.
Acting on the input, the burial process was stopped over suspicion of honour killing.
"Police intercepted the family members and took possession of the body," he said.
Police said that the man who had made the PCR told them that the woman was in love with his cousin.
During the inquiry, police also interacted with the PCR caller, who said his cousin, a friend of the deceased, had informed him about the situation and suspected foul play, prompting him to alert the police control room.
The body of the woman was subsequently shifted to the mortuary of Deen Dayal Upadhyay Hospital for preservation and postmortem.
Police said that both the crime team and the forensic science laboratory (FSL) team were called to inspect the scene and collect evidence.
Police said that, as per the postmortem report, the cause of death was identified as smothering, indicating that the woman was suffocated.
A preliminary inquiry also revealed that the family had initiated preparations for the last rites soon after the woman's death, raising suspicion about the circumstances.
Initial investigation pointed to the family's opposition to the woman's relationship.
"The family members of the woman saw her with the man, and she was taken back home. We got to know that she was beaten up and even locked inside the house for some days," a source said.
Further investigation into the matter is underway, police added.
