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| name          = Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi
| name          = Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi
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| caption      = Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi at Dhoolpur, Rajasthan
| birth_date    = December 14, 1997
| birth_date    = December 14, 1997
| birth_place  = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
| birth_place  = Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India
| nationality  = Indian
| nationality  = Indian
| education    = Jamia-e-Imania, Qom Seminary (Al-Mustafa Open University)
| education    = Jamia-e-Imania, Al-Mustafa Open University (Qom, Iran)
| occupation    = Islamic scholar, writer, philosopher, poet, Shia orator
| occupation    = Shia cleric, Islamic scholar, writer, orator
| known_for    = Shia cleric, community activism, interfaith unity, oratory
| known_for    = Shia orator, unity advocacy, public lectures
| title        = Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen
| title        = Hujjat al-Islam wal-Muslimeen
| other_names  = Aftab-e-Millat
| other_names  = Aftab-e-Millat
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'''Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi''' (born December 14, 1997) is an Indian Twelver Shia Islamic scholar, writer, and renowned orator based in Lucknow. Known by the title ''Aftab-e-Millat'', he is recognized for his powerful speeches, religious lectures, and advocacy for Muslim unity.
'''Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi''' (born December 14, 1997) is an Indian Twelver Shia Islamic scholar, writer, and orator. He is widely known for his sermons, majalis, and public statements advocating peace, religious unity, and justice.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Zaidi was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, and began his Islamic education at Jamia-e-Imania. He pursued advanced religious studies in Qom, Iran, at Al-Mustafa Open University, under scholars including Maulana Syed Mohammad Husaini. ([linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/in/maulanajavedhaiderzaidi/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
He was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, and originally hails from Zaidpur, Barabanki. Zaidi pursued Islamic studies at Jamia-e-Imania and later completed advanced Hawza education at Al-Mustafa Open University in Qom, Iran.


== Career and Public Engagement ==
== Career ==
As a prominent Shia cleric and orator, Zaidi delivers Ashra-e-Majalis across India, commemorating the martyrdom of Imam Hussain (A.S). He emphasizes unity between Sunni and Shia Muslims, urging collaboration to counter divisive agendas. ([imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10867046/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Maulana Zaidi is a popular Shia orator in India, frequently invited to speak at majalis and interfaith events. He is known for addressing key religious and sociopolitical issues, promoting Shia-Sunni unity, and condemning terrorism and sectarian violence.


== Public Statements ==
== Public Statements ==
In November 2024, Zaidi condemned the massacre of over 100 Shia community members in Parachinar, Pakistan, labeling the perpetrators as the "progeny of Yazid" and calling the act a heinous attack on humanity. ([en.hawzahnews.com](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368474/Massacre-in-Parachinar-Over-100-Shia-Community-Members-Killed?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
* In **November 2024**, he condemned the **Parachinar massacre** of over 100 Shias in Pakistan and called it a barbaric act against humanity.
  *Source:* [Hawzah News](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368474)


In July 2024, he expressed deep sorrow over the martyrdom of Hezbollah Secretary General Sayed Hassan Nasrallah, offering condolences and highlighting the loss to the Islamic world. ([en.hawzahnews.com](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368158/Maulana-Javed-Haider-Zaidi-offers-Condolences-on-Nasrallah-Martyrdom?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
* In **July 2024**, he offered condolences on the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader **Sayed Hassan Nasrallah**, describing him as a voice of the oppressed.
  *Source:* [Hawzah News](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368158)


In January 2025, Zaidi criticized the surveys of religious sites in India, stating that such actions threaten the nation's unity and social harmony. ([newageislam.com](https://www.newageislam.com/current-affairs/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi-surveys-religious-sites-threat-indias-unity/d/133903?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
* In **January 2025**, he strongly opposed the survey of religious sites in India, stating it could damage the country's unity and harmony.
  *Source:* [New Age Islam](https://www.newageislam.com/current-affairs/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi-surveys-religious-sites-threat-indias-unity/d/133903)


== Media and Publications ==
== Publications ==
Zaidi has contributed writings on Islamic spirituality, including an article explaining the significance of Quds Day. ([newageislam.com](https://www.newageislam.com/islam-spiritualism/maulana-javed-haider-zaidi/-quds-day-shia-religious-scholar-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi-explained/d/132085?utm_source=chatgpt.com)) He is also listed as a writer for the documentary ''A Jihad for Love'' (2007). ([imdb.com](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm10867046/bio/?utm_source=chatgpt.com))
Zaidi has written articles on spiritual and political topics. In one article, he explained the global significance of **Quds Day**, calling it a stand against oppression.
*Source:* [New Age Islam](https://www.newageislam.com/islam-spiritualism/maulana-javed-haider-zaidi/-quds-day-shia-religious-scholar-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi-explained/d/132085)


== External Links ==
== External Links ==
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maulanajavedhaiderzaidi/ LinkedIn Profile]
* [https://www.linkedin.com/in/maulanajavedhaiderzaidi/ LinkedIn]
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCN14nxo55BJfgE-poXTr07Q Official YouTube Channel]
* [https://www.facebook.com/maulanajavedhaider.zaidi/ Facebook]
* [https://www.facebook.com/maulanajavedhaider.zaidi/ Facebook Page]
* [https://www.youtube.com/@MaulanaJavedHaiderZaidi YouTube Channel]


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Revision as of 14:04, 29 April 2025


Maulana Javed Haider Zaidi (born December 14, 1997) is an Indian Twelver Shia Islamic scholar, writer, and orator. He is widely known for his sermons, majalis, and public statements advocating peace, religious unity, and justice.

Early Life and Education

He was born in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh, India, and originally hails from Zaidpur, Barabanki. Zaidi pursued Islamic studies at Jamia-e-Imania and later completed advanced Hawza education at Al-Mustafa Open University in Qom, Iran.

Career

Maulana Zaidi is a popular Shia orator in India, frequently invited to speak at majalis and interfaith events. He is known for addressing key religious and sociopolitical issues, promoting Shia-Sunni unity, and condemning terrorism and sectarian violence.

Public Statements

  • In **November 2024**, he condemned the **Parachinar massacre** of over 100 Shias in Pakistan and called it a barbaric act against humanity.
 *Source:* [Hawzah News](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368474)
  • In **July 2024**, he offered condolences on the martyrdom of Hezbollah leader **Sayed Hassan Nasrallah**, describing him as a voice of the oppressed.
 *Source:* [Hawzah News](https://en.hawzahnews.com/news/368158)
  • In **January 2025**, he strongly opposed the survey of religious sites in India, stating it could damage the country's unity and harmony.
 *Source:* [New Age Islam](https://www.newageislam.com/current-affairs/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi/shia-cleric-maulana-javed-haider-zaidi-surveys-religious-sites-threat-indias-unity/d/133903)

Publications

Zaidi has written articles on spiritual and political topics. In one article, he explained the global significance of **Quds Day**, calling it a stand against oppression.

External Links

References