Maulana Muhammad Ilyas Attar Qadri Razavi Ziaee, widely known as Ameer-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, is a prominent Pakistani Islamic scholar, Sufi leader, and founder of Dawat-e-Islami—a global Sunni Barelvi movement. Born on July 12, 1950, in Karachi, Pakistan, he hails from a Kutchi Memon family originally from Junagarh, Gujarat, India. His father, Haji Abdur Rahman Qadri, was a devout Muslim who passed away during the Hajj pilgrimage in 1370 AH (1950) .
Early Life and Education
Maulana Ilyas Qadri received his early Islamic education under the guidance of Grand Mufti Muhammad Waqaruddin Qadri at Darul Uloom Amjadia in Karachi, studying for approximately 22 years. He was authorized in Sufism by esteemed scholars, including Fazlur Rahman and Waqaruddin Qadri, and received ijazah (authorization) to transmit hadith from Shariful Haq Amjadi, who also authorized him in all four major Sufi orders: Qadiriyyah, Chishtiyyah, Naqshbandiyyah, and Suhrawardiyya .
Dawat-e-Islami
In 1981, Maulana Ilyas Qadri founded Dawat-e-Islami, a non-political Islamic organization aimed at promoting the teachings of the Quran and Sunnah. The movement has established numerous educational institutions, including Jamia-tul-Madina and Madrasa-tul-Madina, and operates in over 195 countries worldwide .
Literary Contributions/Books
Maulana Ilyas Qadri is the author of several Islamic books, with his most renowned work being Faizan-e-Sunnat, a comprehensive guide on Islamic practices and ethics spanning over 2,200 pages in two volumes. Other notable works include:
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Laws of Ṣalāĥ
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Priceless Diamonds
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Cure for Anger
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I Want to Rectify Myself
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Method of Becoming Pious
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Cure for Sins
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Test of the Grave
These publications are available in multiple languages, including Urdu, English, Bengali, Hindi, Sindhi, and Gujarati .Wikipedia
Personal Life
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Children: Maulana Ilyas Qadri has two sons: Ahmad Ubaid Raza and Bilal Raza Qadri .Wikipedia
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Siblings: He had an elder brother, Abdul Ghani, who tragically passed away in a train accident on the 15th of Muharram-ul-Haram 1396 Hijri .Maulana Ilyas Qadri
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Wife and Daughter: Public information regarding Maulana Ilyas Qadri's wife and daughter is not readily available, as he maintains a private personal life.
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Son-in-Law: There is no publicly documented information about his son-in-law.
Net Worth
As of March 2025, Maulana Ilyas Qadri's estimated net worth is approximately Not confirm. This estimation is based on various social factors and should be considered an approximation .
Influence and Legacy
Maulana Ilyas Qadri's influence extends globally through Dawat-e-Islami's outreach programs, educational institutions, and the Madani Channel, which broadcasts Islamic content worldwide. His efforts have significantly contributed to the dissemination of Islamic knowledge and the promotion of Sunni Barelvi teachings.
For more information, you can visit the official websites:
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Dawat-e-Islami
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Maulana Ilyas Qadri