Chicago – April 16, 2026
Inna lillahi wa inna ilayhi raji ‘un ” (إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ)
President of All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AlMPLB) Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi passed away peacefully in Lucknow this afternoon on April 13th, 2023. He was 93 and brought to Lucknow for treatment, where he died at the Nadwa Madrasa in Daliganj.
AIMPLB has announced the death of its president on Twitter, “We are deeply saddened to announce the passing of Hazrat Maulana Syed Muhammad Rabey Hasani Nadwi Sahab, the President of @AIMPLB_Official. May Allah (SWT) grant him maghfirah and bless him with the highest rank in Jannah. We request everyone to pray for his maghfirah.”
As the news of Maulana’s death came out, many took to Twitter to express anguish and pay their respects to Maulana Rabey Hasani Nadwi.
Maulana Rabey Hasani was an accomplished author and has written several books on Islamic theology, including a commentary on the Holy Quran. The legacy of Maulana is distinguishable and unparalleled, will continue to inspire future generations to come. He made immense contribution to the field of education will be remembered forever with great respect, and his pivotal role in reforming Muslim society is unmatchable. He was one of the most prolific reformer of India’s post independence history.
