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Prime Minister Narendra Modi led India’s tributes to renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan, who died in New Delhi on Wednesday of Covid-19 complications.
Maulana Khan, 97, was admitted to a private hospital on April 12 after he complained of a chest infection and subsequently tested positive for coronavirus.
“Maulana Khan has left us as one big family to stay united,” his son, Dr Saniyasnain Khan, said.
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi rajioon. It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing away of Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. He has left us as one big family to stay united and work for the cause of dawah. Please do dua.
Padma awardee Maulana Wahiduddin Khan dies of Covid-19 at 96, PM Modi remembers Islamic scholar
Padma Vibhushan awardee and renowned Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan died after testing Covid-19 positive in Delhi. PM Modi condoled his demise, remembering his insightful knowledge on matters of spirituality.
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UPDATED: April 22, 2021 09:26 IST
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan authored over 200 books on Islam, prophetic wisdom, spirituality and peaceful co-existence in a multi-ethnic society. (Photo: Facebook)
Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan passed away on Wednesday at the age of 96. He had recently tested positive for Covid-19.
Family sources said he breathed his last at Delhi s Apollo Hospital.
He was admitted to the hospital on April 12 due to the coronavirus infection.