Maulana Mohammad Akram Khan was a prominent Islamic scholar, educator, and religious leader from Pakistan. He was born in 1944 in the city of Lahore, Punjab province, Pakistan. He completed his early education from his hometown and then went to the Islamic University of Madinah in Saudi Arabia to pursue his higher studies in Islamic studies.
After completing his studies, Maulana Akram Khan returned to Pakistan and started his career as an Islamic scholar and educator. He was a prolific writer and authored more than 100 books on various topics related to Islam, including Quranic exegesis, Islamic jurisprudence, Hadith, and Islamic history. His books have been widely read and appreciated not only in Pakistan but also in other parts of the world.
Maulana Akram Khan was the founder and principal of the prestigious Madrasa Arabia Islamia in Azaadville, South Africa. The madrasa was established in 1986 and became one of the largest Islamic institutions in South Africa. It has produced many well-known Islamic scholars, who are serving in different parts of the world.
Apart from his educational and scholarly pursuits, Maulana Akram Khan was actively involved in social and welfare work. He was the founder of the Al-Huda Trust, which provides free education, medical facilities, and other services to the underprivileged people in Pakistan.
Maulana Akram Khan was a staunch advocate of interfaith harmony and believed in promoting peace and understanding among people of different religions and cultures. He traveled extensively to different parts of the world, delivering lectures and participating in conferences and seminars on various Islamic topics.
Maulana Mohammad Akram Khan passed away on August 14, 2018, at the age of 74. His death was widely mourned by people from all walks of life, who paid tribute to his contributions to Islamic education and interfaith harmony. His legacy continues to inspire and guide future generations of Islamic scholars and educators.