Mufti Muhammad Anas Qasmi

Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Anas Qasmi Saharanpuri is a distinguished Islamic scholar, prolific author, eloquent writer, and an accomplished teacher. He possesses deep insight into Islamic sciences, with a special inclination and expertise in the field of Hadith. His personality reflects simplicity, humility, academic excellence, and a refined style of expression.He received his Islamic education from Darul Uloom Deoband, one of the most renowned and prestigious Islamic universities of the Indian subcontinent. He spent nearly ten years acquiring knowledge at this great institution and graduated with distinction in 1440 AH. During his student life, he was recognized among the outstanding students due to his dedication, academic ability, and passion for learning.After completing the traditional course of Fazilat, he further specialized in various branches of Islamic scholarship, including Tafsir of the Qur'an, Arabic Literature, and Fiqh & Ifta (Islamic Jurisprudence and Legal Verdicts). He had the privilege of benefiting from many eminent scholars and masters of Islamic sciences. Among his distinguished teachers are:Hazrat Maulana Mufti Saeed Ahmad Palanpuri (رحمه الله)Hazrat Maulana Yunus Jonpuri (رحمه الله)Hazrat Maulana Salim Qasmi (رحمه الله), widely known as Khateeb-ul-Islam, son of Hakim-ul-Islam Hazrat Qari Muhammad Tayyib (رحمه الله)Hazrat Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, the present Rector (Muhtamim) and Sheikh al-Hadith of Darul Uloom DeobandHazrat Maulana Syed Arshad Madani, President of Jamiat Ulama-i-Hind and Head of the Teaching Faculty of Darul Uloom DeobandHazrat Maulana Noor Alam Khalil Amini (رحمه الله)Hazrat Sheikh Abdul Haq Azmi (رحمه الله), former Sheikh al-Hadith of Darul Uloom DeobandHazrat Maulana Habib-ur-Rahman AzmiHazrat Maulana Qari Syed Muhammad Usman Mansurpuri (رحمه الله)and many other eminent scholars of the time.After completing his studies, Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Anas Qasmi has been serving as a teacher at Jamia Sattaria Faiz-ur-Raheem. He has been associated with this renowned Islamic institution for the last eight years, where he is devoted to teaching the Islamic sciences and nurturing students with sincerity, wisdom, and dedication.In addition to his scholarly and literary contributions, Mufti Muhammad Anas Qasmi is also a highly accomplished translator, proficient in both Arabic-to-Urdu and Urdu-to-Arabic translation. One of his most significant academic achievements is his elegant Urdu translation of selected chapters from Manahil al-'Irfan, the celebrated work of Shaykh Abd al-'Azim al-Zurqani. This translation has been widely appreciated by both scholars and general readers for its accuracy, clarity, and literary excellence. The work has also received commendatory forewords and words of appreciation from eminent scholars, including Hazrat Maulana Mufti Abul Qasim Nomani, Sheikh al-Hadith and Rector of Darul Uloom Deoband, and the distinguished man of letters Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Saeed (رحمه الله), the former Rector (Nazim) of Jamia Mazahir Uloom Waqf, Saharanpur.He is the author of several valuable books and academic works. Among his notable publications are:Huroof-e-Sab'ah (Tashil Manaahil al-'Irfan)Dars Sharh al-Wiqayah (An Urdu Commentary on Sharh al-Wiqayah)Dars-e-Qur'an (A Collection of Tafsir Lessons)These works have earned widespread appreciation among students, scholars, and readers of Islamic literature.Hazrat Maulana Mufti Muhammad Anas Qasmi also has a special interest in biography and historical writing. He authored the biography of the renowned scholar and spiritual mentor Hazrat Hafiz Jameel Ahmad Nanakwi (رحمه الله) under the title Zikr-e-Jameel, a work that has gained considerable recognition and popularity among readers. Likewise, he wrote a concise yet valuable monograph entitled Tazkirah Hazrat Shah Hafiz Abdul Sattar Nanakwi, highlighting the life, services, and spiritual legacy of the eminent saint and scholar Hazrat Shah Hafiz Abdul Sattar Nanakwi (رحمه الله).His writings are distinguished by scholarly depth, sound research, literary elegance, and a lucid style of presentation. Known for his balanced thought, clarity of expression, and graceful prose, he has established himself as a respected scholar and author. His personality embodies a harmonious blend of knowledge, humility, sincerity, and noble character, earning him the admiration of scholars, students, and readers alike.