Sheikhul Hind’s Attribution
Question
Sheikhul Hind Rahimahullah was born in Bareli. Would it be fitting to call him Barelwi?
Answer
Yes, Shaykhul Hind, Moulana Mahmoodul Hasan (Rahimahullah) was born in Bareli but this does not mean that he was a ‘Barelwi’.
As far as his attribution is concerned, he was more famously called a Deobandi. Hence, he was known as Moulana Mahmoodul Hasan Deobandi. For an excellent read regarding his life and biography, you may read the Kitaab prepared by Taalimi Board KZN which is available on their website.
- Answered by
- Mufti Abdul Kader Fazlani
- Checked & approved by
- Mufti Yacoob Vally Saheb
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