Ashraf Asthanvi
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2 February 1967
Ashraf Asthanvi | |
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اشرف استھانوی | |
| Born | Ziaul Ashraf 2 February 1967 Asthawan, Nalanda district, Bihar |
| Died | 15 November 2022 (aged 55) Fakirbara, Patna district, Bihar |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (Patna University) |
Ashraf Asthanvi (2 February 1967 – 15 November 2022) was an Indian Social Activist, Journalist, Columnist and Writer of Urdu-language.[1] He is the author of Adhyatmak Evam Manavta Ke Prateek Shaikh Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri (2013), a biographical book on Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri and Professor Abdul Bari: Azeem Mujahid-e-Azadi Aur Bihar Ke Memar (2012), a biographical book on Professor Abdul Bari.[2]
He was a regular contributor to Qaumi Awaaz, Qaumi Tanzeem, Inquilab-e-Jadeed, Mahnama Secular Bihar, Roznama Inquilab, Pindaar and Urdu Times.[3] He has served as the Bihar State President of Awaami Urdu Nefaz Committee,[4] and co-ordinator of All-India Urdu Forum.[5]
Ashraf Astanvi was born as Ziaul Ashraf on 2 February 1967 at Asthanwan, Nalanda district of Bihar.[6][7]
He received his early education at local Maktab and completed Bachelor of Arts from Patna University in 1984.[6]
Literary works
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2012). Professor Abdul Bari: Azeem Mujahid-e-Azadi Aur Bihar Ke Memar (in Urdu). Patna: Better World Mission.
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2013). Adhyatmak Evam Manavta Ke Prateek Shaikh Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri (in Hindi) (1st ed.). Patna: Alankar Printers.
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2014). Tooti Slate, Aadhi Pencil Se Mukhya Mantri Ki Kursi Tak: Jitan Ram Manjhi (in Hindi). Patna: Alankar Printers.[8][9][10][11]
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2016). Sada-e-Jaras: Bihar Ke Anmol Ratn (in Hindi). Patna: Book Imporium. ISBN 978-81-925836-7-9.
- Forbesganj Ka Sach[12]
Awards
- Haroon Rashid Award (2011)[13]
