Faiz Syed
| Faiz Ali Syed | |
|---|---|
| Title | Adv. Faiz Syed |
| Born | 12 December 1979 Aurangabad, Maharashtra, India |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Muslim |
| Main interest(s) | Shari'a, Hadith, Islamic finance |
| Alma mater | Maulana Azad National Urdu University |
| Website | http://www.IRC-india.com |
Advocate Faiz Syed (12 December 1979) is an Indian Islamic scholar from Aurangabad, Maharashtra.[1] He is a Muslim intellectual, educationalist, and reform leader in India, and the founder and president of the Islamic Research Centre, Aurangabad.
Early life and education
Born in 1979 to Azam Ali Syed and Aliya Fatima in Aurangabad, Maharashtra, he received his early education from Burhani National English High School, Aurangabad, India. After high school, Syed studied at Maulana Azad College of Arts, Science & Commerce, Aurangabad, India, earning a Bachelor of Science in Computers (B.Sc.). He then joined the Tom Patrick Institute of Computer & Information Technology, Aurangabad, India, to complete his Master of Computer Application (M.C.A.). He became an advocate after passing his Bachelor of General Laws (B.G.L.) examination from Dr. Ambedkar College of Law, Aurangabad, India. He also earned a Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) from the same college. He furthered his education by completing a Master of Arts in Islamic Studies (MAIS) from Maulana Azad National Urdu University in Hyderabad.
Career
Socio-religious activism
A popular Islamic Urdu speaker on contemporary issues, Faiz Syed has been actively involved with various social, religious, and charitable organizations in India. In speeches, he has commented on issues such as Muslim women and polygamy,[2] and transgender individuals (or hijras).[3] In the past, he has expressed views that were later clarified.[4]
- Founder & President, Islamic Research Centre, Aurangabad
- President, Al Kitab Education, Aurangabad
- Managing Director, Al-Huda Educational Foundation Pvt. Ltd.
- President, Ilm Foundation, Aurangabad
- President, Zakat Foundation, Aurangabad
- President, Janseva Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd Br. Aurangabad
- Shura Member, All India Dawah Centres Association - AIDCA
- Director, iPlus TV (24×7 Broadcast Islamic Channel)[5]
References
- ↑ "Advocate Faiz Syed Aurangabad". Alislammedia. Retrieved 2 January 2016.
- ↑ Swami, Praveen (22 March 2016). "For ISIS, virtual is the real as it scouts for India recruits". The Indian Express. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "'Dirty' and 'defected' trans individuals should be expelled from homes, encourages Muslim leader". Gay Star News. 24 February 2013. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ Reid-Smith, Tris (5 March 2013). "Muslim leader says intersex hijras deserve equal rights". Gay Star News. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
- ↑ "Islamic Channel I-Plus appoints Mr. Faiz Syed as Director". The Siasat Daily. 12 November 2015. Retrieved 22 July 2016.
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