Munawwar Sultan Nadwi

Munawwar Sultan Nadwi (born 10 February 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar, jurist, and author associated with Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow. He studied fiqh at Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama and completed advanced training in ifta and Qadha at Al Mahadul Aali Al Islami, Hyderabad. He serves as the Office Secretary and Academic Fellow of the Majlis-e-Tahqiqat-e-Shariah and teaches classical Islamic jurisprudence at Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama.

Early life and education Munawwar Sultan Nadwi was born on 10 February 1979 in Bishanpur neighbourhood, Ekhata, Madhubani district, Bihar, India.

In 2002, he launched an annual journal, Nishan-e-Manzil, from his hometown Ekhatha, where he served as its founding editor-in-chief. Only two issues were published.

Career After completing his studies, Nadwi was appointed as a compiler of fatwas at the Dar al-Ifta of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama. where he teaches al-Hidayah and as-Sirajiyyah. Deputy Editor of its quarterly Tahqiqat-e-Shariah journal, and a Shariah Advisory Council member of the Indian Muslim Chamber of Commerce and Industry. He has been the Executive Editor of Sada-e-Marwah (Lucknow) since 2016.

In September 2024, Nadwi moderated a symposium on the Waqf Amendment Bill organized by the Majlis-e-Tahqiqat-e-Shariah at Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow. In his introductory remarks, he stated that just as zakat provides economic strength to the Muslim community, waqf serves as a source of economic, social, and welfare development for all people, benefiting society at large.

Scholarly recognition Nadwi's scholarly works and academic involvement have been cited and acknowledged in multiple university-level research studies. His Urdu book Nadwatul Ulama ka Fiqhi Mizaj aur Abna-e-Nadwa ki Fiqhi Khidmaat (2005) has been cited in academic research as the first comprehensive study on the juristic orientation of Nadwatul Ulama and the fiqhi contributions of its graduates. The doctoral thesis Role of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama in Promoting Arabic Literature and Islamic Studies (Jawaharlal Nehru University, 2008) describes it as a pioneering and unique work in its field.

The same thesis includes Nadwi's work in its bibliography as one of the principal Urdu sources (al-Masadir al-Ra’isiyyah al-Urdiyyah) used for the study.

In another doctoral dissertation submitted to Aligarh Muslim University, Nadwi was mentioned as one of the key informants and research contributors regarding the life and thought of Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi. The thesis notes that he assisted the researcher in accessing Nadwatul Ulama’s library and relevant materials, and describes him as a disciple of Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi who was serving as a teacher at the seminary at that time.

Literary works Apart from translating several Arabic works into Urdu, Nadwi has presented papers in various academic and fiqhi seminars. His scholarly and analytical articles have appeared in journals and newspapers such as Tameer-e-Hayat, Bang-e-Hira, Bahs-o-Nazar (Hyderabad), and The Munsif Daily. His authored and edited works include: Khawatīn ke Shar‘i Masā’il Fiqh-e-Islami ke Masādir Huquq al-Mar’ah fi Dhou’ Fatawa al-‘Ulama al-Hunood (Arabic) Shimali Bihar ka ek Mardum Khaiz Qasbah (Ekhata-o-Atrāf aur Yahan ki Do Nāmwar Shakhsiyyāt) Baink Interest ke Masārif Majlis-e-Tahqiqat-e-Shariah Nadwatul Ulama (Mukhtasir Tareekh) Boorhe aur Mazooron ke Huqūq (Uswa-e-Nabawi ki Roshni Mein)

Edited and compiled works Fatawa Nadwatul Ulama (five volumes) Islami ‘Āili Qawāneen Awaami Maqamat par Namaz ka Mas’alah Tadween-e-Fiqh aur Chand Aham Fiqhi Mabāhith