Osama Idrīs Nadwi (born January 1, 1994), also written as Mufti Osama Nadwi, is an Islamic scholar, lawyer, social activist, and politician. He is recognized for his exceptional efforts in protecting the rights of Muslims and addressing social issues.
Advocate, Mufti Osama Idrīs Nadwi | |
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| Born | 1 January 1994 Phulat, Muzaffarnagar district, Uttar Pradesh |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation(s) | Islamic scholar, lawyer, social worker, politician |
| Political party | All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) |
| Awards | Nishān-e-I'tirāf (2023) (AIMPLB) |
Early life and education
editOsama Idrīs Nadwi was born on January 1, 1994, in Phulat, Muzaffarnagar district. His Rasm-e-Bismillah (initiation into reading the Quran) was conducted in 1996 by Kaleem Siddiqui. He completed his primary education at Jamia Imam Shah Waliullah, Phulat, and graduated as an Aalim from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, in 2012. Subsequently, he specialized in Islamic jurisprudence (Takhassus fil Fiqh wal Ifta) at Al Mahadul Aali Al Islami, Hyderabad and authored a research thesis titled Cyber Jaraim aur Islami Nuqta-e-Nazar (transl. Cyber Crimes and the Islamic Perspective).[1]
Following this, on the advice of Khalid Saifullah Rahmani, he pursued an LLB degree from Glocal University, Saharanpur.[1]
Career
editNadwi chose the legal profession as a means to serve the community. He has worked extensively on securing bail and the release of prisoners, providing legal guidance to the public, and offering free legal advice to those in need.[2][1][3] He also serves as the legal counsel for Kaleem Siddiqui.[4][5][6]
Nadwi has played a significant role in strengthening the organizational structure of the All India Majlis-e-Ittehadul Muslimeen (AIMIM) in western Uttar Pradesh. He has served as the President of Muzaffarnagar district (thrice), former President of Saharanpur Division, and former Provincial Vice President and General Secretary of western UP.[7][1][8][9][10]
Awards and honours
editIn recognition of his contributions, Nadwi was honored with several awards, including the Nishān-e-I'tirāf by the All India Muslim Personal Law Board in December 2023.[11][1]
He has also published articles[12][13] and presented papers at seminars.[14]
References
edit- ^ a b c d e Qasmi, Ghafran Sajid (9 December 2024). "Advocate Mufti Osama Idrees Nadwi: A Brief Biographical Sketch". Baseerat Online (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Advocate Osama Nadwi secures release of Mohammad Azeem after two years in Lucknow Jail". Baseerat Online (in Urdu). 31 May 2023. Archived from the original on 31 May 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "दाईयें: इस्लाम हजरत मौलाना कलीम सिद्दीक़ी साहब ने जेल में रहते हुए भी एक ऐसे अहम काम को अंजाम दिया है कैसा है उनका ये बड़ा काम? जानिए" [Daiyaan: Islam Hazrat Maulana Kalim Siddiqui sahab has done such an important work even while being in jail. How is this big work of his? Know]. Media Detection (in Hindi). 29 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Rashid, Omar (12 September 2024). "In First Major Conviction Under UP Conversion Law, Prominent Islamic Scholar and 11 Others Sentenced to Life". The Wire. Archived from the original on 12 September 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Khan, M. Ghazali (13 September 2024). "India: Islamic preachers sentenced for Life for preaching Islam". The Muslim News. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "مولانا کلیم صدیقی کے تئیں ملی تنظیموں کا رویہ مایوس کن، ایڈوکیٹ اسامہ ندوی" [The attitude of the organizations towards Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui is disappointing, advocate Osama Nadvi]. ETV Urdu (in Urdu). 6 April 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "AIMIM appoints Mufti Osama Idrīs Nadwi as Commissioner President". Millat Times (in Urdu). 18 September 2019. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "मण्डल अध्यक्ष मुफ़्ती ओसामा नदवी ने जनपद सहारनपुर का दौरा किया" [Mandal President Mufti Osama Nadvi visited Saharanpur district]. Watan Samāchār (in Hindi). 11 January 2021. Archived from the original on 11 January 2021. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "मुफ़्ती ओसामा नदवी को मिला AIMIM से वफादारी का ईनाम-बनाये गए सहारनपुर मण्डल अध्यक्ष -" [Mufti Osama Nadvi got the reward of loyalty from AIMIM- made Saharanpur Mandal President]. Waraqu-e-Taza (in Hindi). 19 September 2019. Archived from the original on 27 June 2023. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "हम एक हाथ में क़ुरआन दूसरे में संविधान रखते हैं: AIMIM नेता" [We hold the Quran in one hand and the Constitution in the other: AIMIM leader]. upuklive.com (in Hindi). 9 January 2020. Archived from the original on 10 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Advocate Maulana Osama Idrīs Nadwi honored with Nishān-e-Itirāf Award". Baseerat Online (in Urdu). 20 December 2023. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Nadwi, Osama (28 July 2022). "Sixteen-Year Imprisonment Ends: Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui Secures Release of Mohammad Rais". Qindeel (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 28 July 2022. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ Nadwi, Osama (7 July 2022). "Bakra Eid se pehle Hazrat Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui, Hafiz Idrees Qureshi wa un ke rufaqa se jail mein mulaqat ki dastaan" [The Story of Meeting Hazrat Maulana Kaleem Siddiqui, Hafiz Idrees Qureshi, and Their Companions in Jail Before Bakra Eid]. Qindeel (in Urdu). Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.
- ^ "Islamic Fiqh Academy India Organizes Three-Day Summer Camp". Millat Times (in Urdu). 30 June 2024. Archived from the original on 9 December 2024. Retrieved 10 December 2024.