Abdul Aziz Malazada
Iranian Sunni scholar and activist (1917 – 1987)
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Abdul Aziz Malazada (1917 – 1987) was a Sunni scholar, jurist 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.[1] He established and managed several religious institutions, including the Jamiah Darul Uloom Zahedan, 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. He was a vocal advocate for the rights of Sunnis in Iran and played a key role in promoting interfaith harmony and understanding.[2] In addition, He was a prolific writer and poet, authoring several books on Islamic law, theology, and spirituality.[3]
Abdul Aziz Malazada | |
|---|---|
| President of Muslim Union Party | |
| In office 1979–1980 | |
| Succeeded by | Abdolmalek Malazada |
| Member of Assembly for the Final Review of the Constitution | |
| In office 18 August 1979 – 15 November 1979 | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1917 |
| Died | 1987 (aged 69–70) |
| Main interest | Politics |
| Notable works | |
| Education | |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Tariqa | Naqshbandi |
| Movement | Deobandi |
| Muslim leader | |
| Teacher | Kifayatullah Dehlawi |
Influenced | |
Biography
Abdul Aziz Malazada was born in 1917, in the village of Depkor, Sarbaz in Sistan and Baluchestan province and died in 1987.[1]
