Maulana Mohammad Manzoor Nomani مولانا محمد منظور نعمانی

Mawlana Muhammad Manzoor Nomani (1905–1997) was an eminent Indian Islamic scholar, Hadith expert, and prolific author, deeply influential in the intellectual landscape of the Indian subcontinent. A graduate of Darul Uloom Deoband, he dedicated his life to the propagation of Islamic knowledge, with a particular focus on Hadith studies and the defense of orthodox Sunni beliefs. His magnum opus, “Ma’arif al-Hadith,” a multi-volume commentary on Hadith in Urdu, remains a seminal work for understanding the Prophet’s traditions. Nomani also founded and edited the influential monthly journal “Al-Furqan,” through which he addressed contemporary religious and intellectual challenges. He is recognized for his profound scholarship, lucid writing style, and unwavering commitment to the principles of the Ahl al-Sunnah wa al-Jama’ah and the Hanafi school of thought.