Abu Muhammad Badiuddin Shah Rashidi belonged to “Rashidi” family of Sind, which is considered as prominent Islamic preachers in the area.

He studied with local scholars according to the familial triats and later started his own Madrassah al-Muhammadiyyah. He had a vast collection of Islamic books which was considered as one of the authentic collection.

Later, he shifted to Saudi Arabia and continued his writings. He is the author of many books and translations. He used to deliver lessons on Sunan Abu Daawood, Usool al-Hadeeth and Asmaa ar-Rijaal after Fajr everyday in Masjid al-Haram.

He died in January 1996 at his home town.