Syed Mohammad Izhar Ashraf
Syed Mohammed Izhar Ashraf | |
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| Sajjadanasheen of Dargah Ashraf Jahangir Semnani | |
| In office 1996–2012 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
| Succeeded by | Syed Mahmood Ashraf |
| Title | Shaikh-E-Azam, Sajjada Nashin of Aastane Ashrafia Hasania Sarkar e Kalan Kichaucha Shareef |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1934 Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Died | 22 February 2012 (aged 77–78) Ismailia Hospital, Mumbai, India |
| Resting place | Dargah, Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Region | South Asia |
| Main interest(s) | Sufism |
| Alma mater | Al Jamiatul Ashrafia |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Tariqa | Ashrafi, deffr Qadiriyya |
| Movement | Barelvi movement |
| Muslim leader | |
| Disciple of | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
Influenced | |
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| Father | Syed Mohammed Mukhtar Ashraf |
| Family | 38th descendant of Muhammed |
Syed Mohammed Izhar Ashraf (1934 – 22 February 2012) was an Indian Sufi saint and Islamic scholar belonging to the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam. He was the relative of sajjada nasheen of Dargah of Ashraf Jahangir Semnani and Chief Patron of the All India Ulema and Mashaikh Board. He died on 22 February 2012 at age 78 while receiving treatment at the Ismailia Hospital.