Khalid Hussain Qasmi


Mohammad Khalid Hussain Qasmi, commonly known as Mufti Khalid Nimvi, is an Indian Islamic scholar, educator, and writer from Bihar. He is noted for his contributions to Urdu literature, Islamic jurisprudence, and religious education in India.

Early life and education

Mohammad Khalid Hussain Qasmi was born in 1978 in Neema, a village in the Begusarai district of Bihar, India. He began his Islamic education at local madrasas and later joined Darul Uloom Deoband, graduating in 1996. He completed a specialization in Islamic jurisprudence in 1997 and teacher training in 1998. He also earned a B.A. from Maulana Azad National Urdu University, Hyderabad.

Career

Teaching and administration

Qasmi began his teaching career at Darul Uloom Deoband as an assistant teacher. In 2000, he was appointed as the first Sadr Mudarris at Darul Uloom Islamia of
Imarat-e-Shariah, Patna, where he served until 2006. He is currently serving as the principal of Madrasa Badr al-Islam in Begusarai.
He has been involved in teacher training workshops and educational reforms, particularly in combining traditional and modern teaching methodologies.

International participation

In 2023, Qasmi participated in the general assembly of the International Union of Muslim Scholars in Doha, Qatar. He represented India and addressed themes related to religious education and Islamic identity.

Awards and recognition

Qasmi was one of the recipients of the National Award to Teachers in 2014 for the year 2013 in the category of Arabic/Persian educators. The award was conferred by President Pranab Mukherjee on Teachers’ Day.

Views

In 2014, Qasmi commented on a case in Bihar where a Muslim woman was reportedly expelled from her home for attending an Independence Day function. He stated that such participation is not against Islamic law and criticized the misuse of Shariah in the case.
In an interview published by The Indian Express on Teachers' Day 2014, Qasmi expressed his desire to instill a sense of social and national responsibility among students. He emphasized that Muslim students have enthusiasm to contribute to the nation and urged that they be provided appropriate platforms to realize their potential.

Literary works

Qasmi began writing while still a student. His first article, Islami Qanoon ki Jami'iyat, was published in Ayina-e-Darul Uloom.
He has authored articles on jurisprudence, Islamic history, and socio-religious topics. Some of his notable essays discuss legal issues such as annulment of marriage due to discord, modern issues in fasting, and the status of currency notes in Islamic law.
His published books include:Khawateen ki Azmat aur unke Huqooq Islam ki Nazar mein, published by the All India Muslim Personal Law BoardAhadith al-NawahiJamhuri Nizam mein Intikhabat se Mutalliq Masa'il Tafsir wa Usool al-Tafsir: Ek Ta'aruf
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