Inayat Ahmad Kakorvi (5 October 1813 – 7 April 1863) was an Islamic scholar and a key figure in the Indian independence movement. He played a significant role in promoting Islamic teachings and contributing to the political landscape of British India.

Inayat Ahmad Kakorvi
Born(1813-10-05)5 October 1813
Died7 April 1863(1863-04-07) (aged 49)
NationalityBritish Raj
Occupation(s)Revolutionary, writer, judge
Known forIslamic scholarship, the Indian independence movement
MovementIndian independence movement

Early life and education

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Kakorvi was born on 5 October 1813 in Barabanki, a town located in the British Raj, which is present-day India.[1] He displayed a keen interest in Islamic studies and pursued an extensive education in religious sciences.[2]

Contributions

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As an Islamic scholar, Mufti Inayat Ahmad Kakorvi made significant contributions to the understanding and dissemination of Islamic teachings. He authored numerous books.[3] One of his books Ilm Ul Seegha is part of the curriculum of Dars-i-Nizami.[4][5]

In addition to his scholarly pursuits, Kakorvi actively participated in the Indian independence movement.[2]

Death

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Inayat Ahmad Kakorvi died on 7 April 1863, at the age of 49, as a result of drowning.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Zia-e-Taiba, I. T. Department of. "Hazrat Molana Mufti Inayat Ahmed Kakorwi | Scholars | Islamic | Encyclopedia | Book Libraray | Articles | Blogs". scholars.pk.
  2. ^ a b c "مفتی عنایت احمد کاکوروی :جنگ آزادی ۱۸۵۷ء کے فراموش کردہ مجاہد" [Mufti Inayat Ahmed Kakurvi: The Forgotten Mujahid of the 1857 War of Independence]. Hamariweb.com Articles. 26 October 2016.
  3. ^ "محمد عنایت احمد کی کتابیں | ریختہ" [Muhammad Inayat Ahmad's books-Rekhta]. Rekhta.
  4. ^ "Dars e Nizami Darja Sania (2nd Year) درجہ ثانیہ".
  5. ^ "شہیدِ راہِ حجازحضرت مفتی عنایت احمد کاکوروی" [Martyr of Hijaz's way Hazrat Mufti Inayat Ahmed Kakurvi]. Hamariweb.com Articles. 30 March 2016.