Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri

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Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri (born 2 March 1974), also known as Hujjatul Islam Maulana Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri, is an Indian Shia Islamic cleric, religious scholar, preacher, and community leader. He is serving as the Imam-e-Jumma wal Jamaat of Haidery Jama Masjid, Mira Road, Mumbai, since 2003. He is also associated with various religious, educational, and social organizations and is involved in preaching, teaching, and community leadership.

Early life and family

Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri was born on 2 March 1974 in Jangipur, Ghazipur district, Uttar Pradesh, India. He belongs Khandaan e Ustaad (a family traditionally associated with religious scholarship.)

His father, Dr. Syed Sher Ali Rizvi Zangipuri, and his mother, Basera Begum Khatoon, were influential in his early religious and educational upbringing. He spent his early years in Jangipur, Ghazipur.

Education

Religious education

He undertook formal Islamic studies in India and Iran. He studied at Jamia Imania Nasiriya, Jaunpur, for approximately five years, followed by advanced religious education in Qom Seminary, Iran. where he studied for around ten years. He completed the traditional Aalim, Adeeb, and Kaamil examinations conducted by the Aligarh Muslim University Board, reflecting proficiency in Islamic sciences, Arabic literature, and religious scholarship.

During his studies in Qom, he was associated with prominent Shia scholars, including:

  • Hossein Wahid Khorasani
  • Naser Makarim Shirazi
  • Kamal al Haydari

Religious career

Early religious work

Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri began his religious activities in 1989, engaging in preaching, teaching, and community-based religious work. Maulana Hasan Imam Delivering Friday Sermon

Imam-e-Jumma wal Jamaat

In 2003, he was appointed as the Imam-e-Jumma wal Jamaat of Haidery Jama Masjid, Mira Road, Mumbai, a position he continues to hold. His responsibilities include leading congregational prayers, delivering Friday sermons, Quranic and religious teaching, and acting as a spokesperson on religious and community matters.

Positions held

  • Imam-e-Jumma wal Jamaat, Haidery Jama Masjid, Mira Road, Mumbai (2003–incumbent)
  • First President, Shia Olama wa Khuteba Council, Mira Road (January 24, 2021–incumbent)
  • President, Anjuman-e-Asgharia Zangipur (August 15, 2022–incumbent)
  • Founder and Chairman, Seraat-e-Mustaqeem Welfare Foundation (September 5, 2015–incumbent)

Public speaking and preaching

Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri is active as a religious orator and preacher. He delivers sermons and lectures at Friday congregations, religious gatherings (majalis), and conferences.

He has addressed audiences across India and internationally, including in: Qom, Mashhad, Karbala, Najaf

His sermons and lectures are also disseminated through digital platforms, including YouTube

Languages

He is proficient in several languages, including Urdu, Arabic, Persian, Hindi

Awards and recognition

He has received various awards and recognitions for his religious, educational, and community-related work.

Personal life

Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri married Zakira Nishat Fatima Rizvi on 18 August 2005. He has two sons- Syed Raza Imam Zangipuri, Syed Jawad Imam Zangipuri

References

  1. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam Completes 2 Decades.” Rashtriya Andaaz, 15 March 2022, p. 2. (Print)
  2. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Award Ceremony of Maulana Hasan Imam Zangipuri.” Azadaari India News, 3 March 2022, p. 1. (Print)
  3. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Mira Road's People Felicitated Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi as Successfully Serving as Imam e Jumma Wal Jamaat of Mira Road.” All India Shia News Publications, 5 March 2022, p. 4. (Print)
  4. Maulana Hasan Imam. “2 Successful Decades of Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi.” The Shia Times, 9 March 2022, p. 2. (Print)
  5. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam's Speech on Seeratun Nabi wa Ittehaad e Ummat Conference.” Inquilab News, 30 November 2025, p. 6. (Print)
  6. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi Delivers Lecture on Contemporary Religious Issues.” Rashtriya Andaaz, 19 February 2023, p. 5. (Print)
  7. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi Addresses Gathering on Religious Matters.” All India Shia News Publications, p. 1. (Print)
  8. “Marhooma Basera Begum's Majlis e Chaliswa, Khandaan e Ustaad.” Ghazipur Times, 10 March 2024. (Print)
  9. “Marhooma Basera Begum's Majlis e Barsi, Khandaan e Ustaad.” Ghazipur Times. (Print)
  10. “Hundreds of People Gathered, Khandaan e Ustaad's Majlis.” Ghazipur Times. (Print)
  11. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam's Education.” All India Shia News Publications, 15 January 1998. (Print)
  12. “List of Scholars Graduated From Iran.” The Shia Times, p. 3. (Print)
  13. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Formation of Shia Olama wa Khuteba Council Mira Road Under Guidance of Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi.” All India Shia News Publications, 25 January 2021. (Print)
  14. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Maulana Hasan Imam as the New President of Anjuman e Asgharia Zangipur.” Ghazipur Times, 16 August 2022, p. 4. (Print)
  15. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Seraat e Mustaqeem's Initiatives Under Maulana Hasan Imam's Chairmanship.” Azadaari India News, 15 September 2015, p. 3. (Print)
  16. Maulana Hasan Imam. “Friday Sermon of Maulana Hasan Imam in Haidery Jama Masjid Mira Road.” Azadaari India News, 11 November 2019, p. 2. (Print)
  17. “List of Scholars International Visits Between 1990-2010.” The Shia Times. (Print)

See also

  • Shia Islam in India
  • Ulama

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