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Islamic Scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan Passes Away in Delhi
Khan had tested positive for COVID-19, and was named for the Padma Vibhushan this year.
Maulana Wahiduddin Khan. Photo: Twitter/@OvaisSultanKhan
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New Delhi: 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.
In January this year, the government had announced that Khan would be awarded the Padma Vibhushan, the country’s second-highest civilian award.
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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.
Khan was recently admitted to a hospital in New Delhi after testing positive for COVID-19.
“The great Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan breathed his last, late this evening. Doctors failed to revive his sinking heart. Pray for his maghfirat [penitence] and high station in Paradise. Amin,” Zafarul Islam, Khan’s eldest son, tweeted on Wednesday.
The author of more than 200 books, Khan has been honoured with several awards. This year, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan, India’s second-highest civilian honour.
Islamic scholar Maulana Wahiduddin Khan was buried at noon today in Panjpeeran Qabristan near Basti Hazrat Nizamuddin. Buried in same qabristan are his mother Zaibunnisa n wife Sabi a Khatoon. Seen are his grandsons lifting his body to place in grave. Pl pray for his maghfirat. pic.twitter.com/LuPuEyIMRQ
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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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.