Shams Naved Usmani

Shams Naved Usmani (1931 – 26 August 1993) was an Indian Muslim scholar. He belonged to the Usmani family of Deoband and was an alumnus of the University of Lucknow. He held the titles of Acharya and Maulana together. He was known for his inter-faith dialogues.

Birth and education

Shams Naved Usmani was born in Deoband into the Usmani family in 1931. Islamic scholar Shabbir Ahmad Usmani was one of his uncles.

Usmani received his primary Islamic education at home. He stated that Vedas are divine, but corrupted books, as the Islamic traditions hold belief about Injil and Torah. He has accused Hindus of attributing wrong beliefs to Manu. These works include Agar Abh Bhi Na Jāge To . He was survived by his wife Khadeja Naved Usmani.