Tag: I Love Muhammad
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Taquir Raza Khan and the I Love Muhammad Rally in Bareilly
Overview: The Bareilly Rally and Aftermath On Friday, September 26, Bareilly witnessed a march in support of the I Love Muhammad campaign. Police reported clashes between officers and demonstrators, resulting in more than 50 arrests. Among those detained was Maulana Taquir Raza Khan, a prominent figure linked to the influential Barelvi milieu and the head…
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Tauqeer Raza Khan: Bareilly’s Influential Barelvi Leader
Who is Tauqeer Raza Khan? Tauqeer Raza Khan is a 65-year-old Islamic scholar and community figure from Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, widely identified with the Barelvi tradition. He is a sixth-generation descendant of Ahmed Raza Khan, the 19th‑century reformist whose dargah in Bareilly is a spiritual nexus for millions of Sunni Muslims beyond India’s borders. Tauqeer…
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I Love Muhammad: Tauqir Raza Khan, Bareilly, and the IEMC Controversy
Who is Tauqir Raza Khan? Tauqir Raza Khan, aged around 65, is a prominent religious figure linked to the Sunni‑Sufi Barelvi tradition in India. He is described in local media as a descendant of Maulana Ahmed Raza Khan, the 19th‑century Islamic scholar who founded the reformist‑mystical Barelvi movement from Bareilly. Tauqir Raza Khan helped establish…
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Bareilly Violence: Police Detains Maulana Tauqeer Amid Unrest
Overview of the Incident In Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, the community has been rocked by violence following Friday prayers, resulting in widespread unrest. Police have taken significant actions to restore order, including the detention of influential local leader, Maulana Tauqeer Raza, amidst ongoing investigations into the disturbances. Maulana Tauqeer Raza Detained The tensions escalated after a…
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Latest Updates on Bareilly Violence: Maulana Tauqeer Detained
Overview of Bareilly Violence On September 27, 2025, the atmosphere in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, deteriorated significantly following Friday prayers. Community tensions were exacerbated by protests related to the “I Love Muhammad” poster controversy, leading to clashes between the police and demonstrators. Police Actions and Detentions Police have taken stringent actions, including the detention of Maulana…