Khalil-ur-Rahman Sajjad Nomani (or only Sajjad Nomani) (born 12 August 1955) is an Indian

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, spokesperson of

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, educator and author of many Islamic books. He is a scholar of Islam. With

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and

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, Nomani initiated various activism initiatives, primarily for right of minorities of India.

Early life

Nomani was born in year 1955 in

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, India. His father

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was also a prominent Islamic scholar, theologian, journalist, writer, and social activist. His grandfather Sufi Muhammad Husain, was a businessman and landlord. Nomani received his education in his hometown, graduating from

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and

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. Later he studied at the

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and completed a doctorate in Quranic Studies. Nomani is a sheikh, scholar and teacher of the

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order, a major

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spiritual order of

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. He is a disciple of

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Activism

launched a movement to safeguard constitutional rights and faith of religious minorities titled "Deen aur Dastur Bachao" (Save Religion-Save Constitution) campaign. This campaign was led by Nomani, who travelled throughout the country to create awareness. He also called for joined initiative with the government, law enforcing agencies, religious scholars and media to prevent Indian Youth from getting attracted to terror outfits. Nomani ran a campaign with BAMCEF and scholars of different religions like Christians, Sikhs, Lingayats (

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) and several tribal communities to campaign against Uniform Civil Code. Nomani also took part in the

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and called for a Bharat Bandh to protest the controversial law.

Literary works

* ''Kya Ab Bhi Na Jagoge?'' * ''Al-Furqan'' (monthly journal started by his father

References

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