Wahiduddin Khan
Wahiduddin Khan, known with the honorific "Maulana", was an Indian Islamic scholar and peace activist and author known for having written a commentary on the Quran and having translated it into contemporary English. He was listed in "the 500 Most Influential Muslims" of the world. He was also the founder of the Centre for Peace and Spirituality (CPS).
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Background
- Born in
- Azamgarh
- Educated at
- Madrasatul Islah
- Awards
- 🏆 Padma Vibhushan🏆 Padma Bhushan🏆 Gandhi Peace Prize🏆 Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award
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Timeline
1925
Born
Birth2021
Died
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- children:
- Farida Khanam
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