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Javed Haider Zaidi
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.
- 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)