Ibrahim Raza Khan

Muhammad Ibrahim Raza Khan Qadri Razvi (1907–1965), commonly known as Mufassir-e-Azam-e-Hind and Jilani Miyan, was an Indian Islamic scholar, Sufi mystic, orator, and author. He was a leader of the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam.

Early life and education Ibrahim was born into the family of Islamic scholar Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi, in 1907. Ibrahim was the elder son of Hamid Raza Khan.

Under the guidance of his grandmother and mother, Ibrahim started his primary education in reading the Quran and books in Urdu. At seven, he was enrolled at the Manzar-e-Islam. Ibrahim's teachers at the seminary were Maulana Ahsan Ali Sahab Muhadith Faizpuri, his father Hamid Raza, and Sardar Ahmad Chishti. He graduated at the age of 19 in 1344 Hijri (1926 CE). At the graduation ceremony, his father tied a turban (dastar) on his son's head.

Ibrahim succeeded his father, from whom he inherited all duties, that were given by Ahmed Barelvi, including being the Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah-E-Aliya Razviya, the headship of Darul Uloom Jamia Razwiya Manzar E Islam, and the mutawallī (administrator) of Raza Jama Masjid and Dargah E A'ala Hazrat.

Career He was the 42nd Imam and Shaykh of the Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah. At the age of four, Ibrahim Khan became the murid (disciple) of his grandfather Ahmad Raza Khan Qadri who gave him the Khilaafat of Silsila Aaliyah Qaadiriyah Barakaatiyah Razviyah Nooriyah. He also gained Hujjat al-Islam from his father and uncle Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri.

Ibrahim Khan had several students and disciples including Rehan Raza Khan Qadri Razvi, Muhammad Akhtar Raza Khan Qadri Razvi, bdul Wajid Qadr Jilani, Samsullah Razvi Hasmati Bastawi, Abdul Hakim Razvi Jilani, and Aafaaz Ahmad Razvi Jilani.

He initiated the monthly Alahazrat magazine for the propagation of the teachings of the Sunni school. Until 2024, this magazine was in circulation with Subhan Raza Khan as the editor-in-chief and Muhammad Ahsan Raza Khan its editor.

Personal life Ibrahim Khan was married to his cousin sister, the elder daughter of Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri. The marriage was solemnised by their grandfather when they were still children 1347 Hijri (1929 CE). Ibrahim Khan had eight children with his wife: five sons and three daughters, including Akhtar Raza Khan.

Literary works Khan's works include: Zikrullah Nehmatullah Hujjatullah Fazaa'il-e-Durood Shareef Tafseer Surah Balad Tashreeh Qasida Mu'mania

Death Khan died after being sick for three consecutive years on 11 Safar 1385 Hijri (12 June 1965 CE). His funeral prayer was arranged at the Islamia Inter College, and led by Muhammad Afzal Hussain. He was buried in Bareilly Sharif Dargah, in Bareilly.