Abdul Aziz Malazada (1917 – 1987) was a
Sunni
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scholar,
jurist
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and politician from Iran. He is renowned for his efforts to promote Sunni beliefs and teachings in the region, as well as for his contributions to Islamic scholarship and jurisprudence.
He established and managed several religious institutions, including the
Jamiah Darul Uloom Zahedan
Jamiah Darul Uloom Zahedan (Persian: دارالعلوم زاهدان) is the largest and highest seat of Deobandis in Iran. The Jamiah was founded by Abdolazeez, son of Mojahid Sheikh Abdollah.
The Jamiah started its education activities in 197 ...
, where he trained numerous scholars and students of Islamic sciences. He was also actively involved in politics and social affairs, serving as a member of the
Assembly for the Final Review of the Constitution and founder and leader of
Muslim Union Party
The Muslim Union Party, the Muslims Unity Party or the Party of Muslim Unity ( fa, حزب اتحادالمسلمین, hezb-e ettehad-ol-moslemin) was a political party based in Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran.
History
On 16 January 1979, ...
. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Sunnis in Iran and played a key role in promoting interfaith harmony and understanding. In addition, He was a prolific writer and poet, authoring several books on Islamic law, theology, and spirituality.
Biography
Abdul Aziz Malazada was born in 1917 in the village of Depkor, Sarbaz in
Sistan and Baluchestan province and passed away on 1987.
See also
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Deobandi movement in Iran
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List of Deobandis
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1917 births
1987 deaths
Deobandis
Hanafi fiqh scholars
Hanafis
Maturidis
Darul Uloom Deoband alumni
Iranian revolutionaries
People from Zahedan
Iranian Sunni Muslims
Iranian Islamic religious leaders
Iranian activists