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Shaykh al-Quran
Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri
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| Born | 10 February 1916 Panjpir, Swabi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan |
| Died | 31 March 1987 (aged 71) |
| Alma mater | Darul Uloom Deoband |
| Denomination | Sunni |
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Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri (Urdu: محمد طاہر پنج پیری; 10 February 1916 – 31 March 1987) was an important Islamic scholar from Pakistan. People called him Shaykh al-Quran because he was an expert in studying the Quran, which is the holy book of Islam. He helped shape the ideas of a group called the Panjpiris. This group is part of a larger Islamic movement known as the Deobandi movement. Panjpiri studied under a teacher named Hussain Ali. Later, he started his own school, Darul Quran Madrasa, in his hometown of Panjpir. After Hussain Ali, Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri became the leader of the group, which is why its followers are often called "Panjpiris."
Life Story
Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri was born on February 10, 1916. His village was called Panjpir in the Swabi District of Pakistan. He grew up in a regular family that belonged to the Yousafzai tribe. He was the oldest of three children. His father, Ghulam Nabi, was a farmer in the village.
When he was five, he started primary school in his village. In 1927, he moved to Kohat to continue his studies for a few months. After that, he traveled to Mak'had in Attock District. There, he spent about a year learning subjects like logic and philosophy. These subjects teach you how to think clearly and understand big ideas.
Later, he went to WanBhechran village to study the Quran with Hussain Ali. He also learned about important Islamic books and teachings there. In 1933, he briefly studied Hadith, which are sayings and actions of the Prophet Muhammad. He then returned to Hussain Ali for more lessons.
In 1934, he joined Darul Uloom Deoband, a famous Islamic university. He studied many Islamic books there with a teacher named Izaz Ali Amrohi. In 1935, when he was 22, he passed his Islamic Literature Examination. The next year, in 1936, he taught the Quran and Sunnah (the way of the Prophet) in Mianwali for about two years. He visited many mosques, asking people to come and listen to his lessons.
In 1938, he traveled to Mecca to perform Hajj, which is a pilgrimage for Muslims. He also studied the Quran with Ubaidullah Sindhi there. After his Hajj, he learned about the works of other famous scholars. Then he went to Medina, where he studied Sahih al-Bukhari, a very important collection of the Prophet's traditions. His teacher, Ubaidullah Sindhi, eventually allowed him to return to Pakistan. When Panjpiri came back to his village, he organized a three-day program to teach the Quran. His teacher, Hussain Ali, gave speeches and prayed for his success.
Books He Wrote
Here are some of the books Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri wrote:
- Al-Basa'ir al-Mutawassileen Bahal al-Maqabir
- Usul al-Sunnah Lilradd al-Bid'ah
- Diya' al-Nur Lidahd al-Bid'ah wal Fajur
- Al-Nashat 'An Hiyal al-Isqat
- Al-Intisar Lisunnah Sayyid al-Abrar
- Nayl al-Sairin Fi Tabaqat al-Mufassireen
- Murshid al-Hiran Ila Fahm al-Qur'an (Ghayr Matbu'ah)
- Samt al-Durar Fi Rabt al-Ayat wal Suwar
- Al-'Irfaan Fi Usul al-Qur'an
- Dhab al-Dhubb 'An Wajh al-As'hab (Ghayr Matbu'ah)
- Haqiqat Maududi
His Passing and What He Left Behind
Muhammad Tahir Panjpiri passed away on March 31, 1987, in his hometown. He was buried there. His son, Muhammad Tayyab Tahiri, led the funeral prayers. Muhammad Tayyab Tahiri followed in his father's footsteps. He became the new leader of Jamiat Isha'at Al-Tawheed wa Al-Sunnah.
In 2020, a student named Muhammad Nawaz completed a PhD thesis. This important paper was about Tahir Panjpiri's work on Quranic studies. It was written at the University of Peshawar.
See also
- List of Deobandis
