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Muhammad Saleemullah Khan

1921 – 2017

Pakistani Sunni Muslim scholar

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About Muhammad Saleemullah Khan

Lived 1921 – 2017 (aged 95–96). Muhammad Saleemullah Khan was a Pakistani and Indian ulema.

Saleemullah Khan (1921 – 15 January 2017) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, who was the former President of Wifaq ul Madaris Al-Arabia, Pakistan.

His students include Mufti Rafi Usmani, Maulana Abdul Aziz, Maulan Manzoor Mengal and Mufti Taqi Usmani.

He established Jamia Farooqia in Karachi in 1967.

Khan died on 15 January 2017 in Karachi, Pakistan.

Literary works In a fatwa, Darul Uloom Deoband has regarded Khan's 16 volume commentary to Sahih al-Bukhari entitled Kashf al-Bari Amma fi Sahih al-Bukhari as one of the best commentaries.

Death and legacy Khan died on Sunday, 15 January 2017 in Karachi. His funeral prayer was performed twice and attended by Mufti Taqi Usmani, Maulana Tariq Jamil, Muhammad Ahmed Ludhianvi.

His son, Muhammad Adil Khan was assassinated on 10 October 2020.

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Important facts

Born
1921, Muzaffarnagar
Birth century
20th century
Died
15 January 2017, Karachi
Occupation
Ulema
Nationality
Pakistan, British Raj
Education
Darul Uloom Deoband
Positions held
Chairperson
Employers
Jamiah Farooqia
Also known as
Saleemullah Khan

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Muhammad Saleemullah Khan?

Pakistani Sunni Muslim scholar

When was Muhammad Saleemullah Khan born?

Muhammad Saleemullah Khan was born in 1921 in Muzaffarnagar.

When did Muhammad Saleemullah Khan die?

Muhammad Saleemullah Khan died on 15 January 2017 in Karachi.

What was Muhammad Saleemullah Khan's occupation?

Muhammad Saleemullah Khan was an ulema.

What nationality was Muhammad Saleemullah Khan?

Muhammad Saleemullah Khan was Pakistani and Indian.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Muhammad Saleemullah Khan

· Wikidata: Q66439348

· DBpedia: Saleemullah Khan

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