Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui

Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui (Urdu: پیر محمد علاؤالدین صدیقی; 1 January 1936 – 3 February 2017) was an Islamic Sufi scholar and social personality.

Shaykh Ul Aalam Pir

Alauddin Siddiqui
Muhammad Alauddin Siddiqui
2nd Custodian of Nerian Sharif
In office
1975–2017
Preceded byGhulam Mohiudin Ghaznavi nervi
Succeeded bySultan ul Arfeen Siddiqui
TitleShaykh Ul Aalam
Official nameMuhammad Alauddin
Personal
Born(1936-01-01)1 January 1936 [1]
Nerian Sharif, Azad Kashmir, British India
Died3 February 2017(2017-02-03) (aged 81)[2]
London
Resting placeNerian Sharif, Azad Kashmir
ReligionIslam
ChildrenPir Sultan Ul Arfeen Siddiqui
Pir Noor Ul Arfeen Siddiqui
Parents
  • Pir Ghulam Mohiudin Ghaznavi Nervi[1] (father)
SectAhle Sunnat, Barelvi
Movement
  • Anti Islamophobia
  • Tahafuz e Namoos e Risalat
  • Tahafuz e Khatam e Nabuwat
  • Tahafuz e Aqaid e Ahle Sunnat
TariqaNaqshbandia Mohrvia Ghanznawia Siddiquia
Known forDars e Masnavi
InstituteMohiudin Islamic University Nerian Sharif
Mohiudin Islamic Medical College Mirpur Azad Kashmir
Founder ofMohiudin Trust [3]
Noor TV UK
Muslim leader
PredecessorPir Ghulam Mohiudin Ghaznavi Nervi
SuccessorDoctor Pir Sultan Ul Arfeen Siddiqui Al-Azhari (Central)

He appeared in islamic educational programmes on ARY Q TV and on NOOR TV.[4] He established madrassas for religious and non religious education, as well as mosques in Pakistan and England.[5]

He was the founder of two colleges in the Azad Kashmir region: Mohiudin Islamic Medical College in Mirpur, and Mohiudin Islamic University in Nerian Sharif.[6][7][8]

He was on the list of 500 Most Influential Muslims seven times from 2012 to 2018.[9]

Protest against Islamophobia

Siddiqui called for a protest outside Parliament of London on October 6, 2012 to express his outrage at a recent film which he felt insulted the dignity of the Islamic prophet Muhammad. He appealed to the Muslim Ummah to end their internal differences and unite under the banner of the Prophet of Islam. He spoke on the importance of a united front of the Muslim Ummah against Islamophobia.[10]

On Saturday, October 2012, thousands of muslims gathered outside the Houses of Parliament in London to express their feelings about the importance of honoring Muhammad . The protest, titled "Alliance of Socialism Anti-Islamophobia Event", was attended by muslims from all sects of the Islamic community, including speakers from both Sunni and Shia.[11]

Honors

Siddiqui's name appeared seven times in the list of 500 Most Influential Muslims (from the 3rd edition to the 9th edition. His name appeared in the list of "Preachers and Spiritual leaders" from UK.

The last time his name appeared in the 9th edition (2018) in  section The Obituaries after his death.

Death

Siddiqui passed away in London on Friday, February 3, 2017 after an illness. He was 81 years old.[12]

Funeral

Two funeral prayers were offered for him, one at Birmingham in Austin Park and the other at Nerian Sharif in Azad Kashmir.

  • First Funeral

His first funeral was held in Birmingham's Austin Park, led by his younger son Noor ul Arfeen. More than 20,000 people attended.[13]

  • Second Funeral

His second funeral was held in his home town Nerian Sharif, Azad Kashmir, led by his older son Pir Sultan Ul Arfeen. More than 50,000 people attended.[14]

References
  1. "Massive attendance at funeral of Pir Alauddin Siddiqui". British Muslim Magazine. 5 February 2017.
  2. "Pir Alauddin Siddiqui funeral: Tributes paid to much loved spiritual leader". Birmingham Mail. 4 February 2017.
  3. Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Funder of Mohiudin Trust". Mohiudin Trust. Mohiuddintrust.com.
  4. "Dars-e-Masnavi". Noor TV. Retrieved 2021-12-19.
  5. Pir Alauddin siddiqui. "Works of Pir Alauddin Siddiqui". Musharrafhusain.com.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  6. Pir Alauddin siddiqui. "Founder of Mohiudin Medical College". Mohiudin Islamic Medical College. MIMC.
  7. "The Founder Chancellor's Message". mimc.edu.pk. Retrieved 2022-02-12.
  8. Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Founder of Mohiudin Islamic University". Mohiudin Islamic University. MIU.
  9. "Home". The Muslim 500. Retrieved 2022-03-05.
  10. Pir alauddin siddiqui. "Protest against Islamophobia in London". Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  11. Protest against Islamophobia. "Protest attended by scholars of different sects". Retrieved 2022-03-17.
  12. Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "Pir Alauddin Siddiqui passed away". www.dailymotion.com.
  13. Pir Alauddin Siddiqui. "20,000 People attend funeral in Birmingham". Birminghammail.com.
  14. Pir Allauddin Siddiqui. "Funeral at Nerian Sharif attended by 50,000 people". Birminghammail.com.
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