Islamic Community of India

Islamic Community of India
Formation1954
TypeReligious authority
Legal statusOrganisation
PurposeReligious administration
HeadquartersNew Delhi
Official language
English, Arabic and Hindi
Grand Mufti
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
President
Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad
Main organ
National Assembly
Subsidiaries
  • Islamic Community of Sri Lanka
  • Islamic Community of Bangladesh
  • Islamic Community of Nepal
  • Islamic Community of Maldives
AffiliationsCouncil of Islamic Communities

The Islamic Community of India is the religious authority of Muslims in India. It is also recognised as the highest representative body of Muslims in the country. The community's headquarters are located in Daryaganj, New Delhi. Grand Mufti of India is the President of this Authority. Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad is currently serving as President since 2019. The authority was registered in 1954 and working nine national agencies under the authority.

Grand Muftis

No. Name (birth–death) Madhhab Place Other works & activities Notes
20th century
8 Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri (18 July 1892 – 11 November 1981) Hanafi Bareilly Author of Fatawa Mustawafiyah (Arabic) Appointed by the Electoral college.
20th century - 21st century
9 Akhtar Raza Khan (2 February 1941 – 20 July 2018) Hanafi Bareilly Founder of Jamiatur Raza and Author of Azhar Ul Fatawa (Arabic) Appointed by the Electoral college.
21st century
10 Sheikh Abubakr Ahmad (22 March 1931 -  ) Shafi‘i believer. He is issues the fatwas as per four Sunni Schools. Kanthapuram President of Islamic Community of India and Chancellor of the Jamia Markaz Appointed by the Electoral college.

Reigions

Twelve regions established under authority.

References

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