Abdur Rauf Danapuri
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Abu al-Barakat Abdur Rauf Danapuri | |
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| Born | c. 1874 Danapur, Patna district, Bengal, British India |
| Died | 20 February 1948 (aged 73–74) Kolkata, India |
| Resting place | Peshawari Cemetery, Maniktala |
| Occupation(s) | Islamic scholar, physician, writer, political figure |
| Organizations | Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind, Muslim League, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam |
| Known for | Religious scholarship, political activism, medical practice |
| Notable work | Asaḥḥu as-Siyar |
Abu al-Barakat Abdur Rauf Danapuri (c. 1874 – 20 February 1948) was an Islamic scholar, writer, physician, and political figure from British India. He was involved in religious scholarship, social work, and the Indian independence movement.
Career
Religious and scholarly contributions
Danapuri was involved in religious debates and legal interpretations. He participated in discussions on Islamic jurisprudence, including issues related to marriage laws.[5] His major works included Asaḥḥu as-Siyar, a two-volume book on Islamic history and biography,[6][7][8][9] and Sīrat-e-Nabawī.[10]
Political involvement
Danapuri was involved in India's independence movement and opposed British rule. In 1921, he was arrested along with Maulana Azad and Subhas Chandra Bose and was imprisoned for six months.[6] He was initially associated with Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind but later joined the Muslim League and Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.[11]
Medical Practice and Social Work
Danapuri was elected president of Anjuman-e-Atibba in Kolkata. His efforts contributed to the recognition of the association's Board of Faculty by the Bengal government. He was offered the position of principal at a newly established medical college in Bihar, which he declined.[6]