Syed Hasan Imam 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)

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

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, Seeraat-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.

Protests

Maulana Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri has been associated with multiple protests and public demonstrations addressing religious, social, and humanitarian issues.

In 2017, he Lead protests related to statements by journalist Rohit Sardana and Protested for advocating for the rebuilding of Jannat al-Baqi, a historic cemetery in Medina of religious significance to Muslims.

In 2021, he headed in protests against Waseem Rizvi, who had filed a petition in the Supreme Court of India seeking the removal of certain verses (Ayats) from the Quran.

In 2022, Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri was the central figure in the hijab protest at Mira Road, advocating for religious freedom and the right to practice faith without discrimination, while emphasizing peaceful demonstration and communal harmony.

In 2023 and 2024, Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri was the main figure in the Quds Day protests, highlighting humanitarian concerns in Palestine and Protested for advocating for the rebuilding of Jannat al-Baqi.

Following the 2025 Pahalgam attack, Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi Zangipuri publicly condemned the incident and participated in protests denouncing violence and the loss of civilian life.

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. 2 Successful Decades of Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  2. Shia Olama Magazine, 2005, Pg 19, Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  3. Mumbai: Western suburbs get biggest Shia mosque that will coach poor kids
  4. Mumbai hosts one of the largest Shia mosques to revive Husseini rituals, help needy families
  5. Award Felicitation Clip Of Maulana Hasan Imam
  6. Maulana Syed Hasan Imam Rizvi
  7. 2020, Jamaat E Islaami Hind, Religious Lecture, Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  8. Shia Olama Conference, Maulana Hasan Imam Zangipuri
  9. Eid E Ghadeer Speech Haidery Chowk Mira Road, Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  10. Interview Of Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi, 2015, Zainabia Channel
  11. “List of Scholars Graduated From Iran 1995 Edition” Shia Olama Magazine, p. 3. (Print)
  12. All India Shia News Publications: Shia Olama's Education (Print)
  13. Message For Muslims On Eid Ul Fitr's Sermon
  14. Speech Of Juloos E Haidery
  15. انقلاب ممبئی
  16. Jamaat E Islaami Hind Conference, Report, The Inquilab, Page 2
  17. فارسی سکھنے کا آسان طریقہ
  18. Jashn e Seerat un Nabi wa Ittehaad e Ummat December 01 2025, Article Of Rashtriya Andaaz
  19. سیرت النبی و اتحاد امت کانفرنس میں قرآن مجید کے راستے پر چلنے کی تلقین
  20. Shia Crowd Lead By Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi Filed FIR In Mira Road Police Station Against Rohit Sardana On 2017
  21. 2017, Rohit Sardana Protest Rally, Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  22. 2017 Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi's Protest On Jannatul Baqi
  23. 2021 Darul Qaza Mira Road With Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi Protest On Waseem Rizvi (la)
  24. 2022 The Inquilab Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi On Hijab Protest Mira Road
  25. 2022 Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi On Hijab Protest Mira Road
  26. 2023 Yaum E Quds Protest, Mira Road, Maulana Hasan Imam Rizvi
  27. Jannatul Baqi Protest Mira Road, Mumbai 2024, Maulana Hasan Imam
  28. Rashtriya Andaaz, Protest On 2025 Pahalgham Attack
  29. All India Shia News Publications, Friday Sermon, Protest On Pahalgham Attacks Of 2025

See also

  • Shia Islam in India
  • Ulama

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