Abdul Karim Parekh
Abdul Karim Parekh | |
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| Born | 15 April 1928 Kanseoni, Maharashtra, India |
| Died | 11 September 2007 (aged 79) Nagpur, Maharashtra, India |
| Occupation(s) | Scholar Translator Social worker |
| Known for | Social work Translation of Quran |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 4 sons and 5 daughters |
| Parent(s) | Abdul Latif Hanifa |
| Awards | Padma Bhushan |
| Website | Website |
Abdul Karim Parekh (1928–2007), popularly known as Maulana, was an Indian social worker and scholar, known for his translation of
Urdu language which reportedly had 40 re-prints.[4] He was the founder treasurer of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (AIMPLB) and is a recipient of the Pride of India honour from American Federation of Muslims from India (AFMI).[2] The Government of India awarded him the third highest civilian honour of the Padma Bhushan, in 2001, for his contributions to society.[5] He died on 11 September 2007.[4]
See also
References
- ^ "Padma Bhushan Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh". Getlisted UAE. 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ a b "On Peace TV". Peace TV. 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ "Family Background" (PDF). Biography. 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2016.
- ^ a b "Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh passes away". Two Circles. 11 September 2007. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- ^ "Padma Awards" (PDF). Ministry of Home Affairs, Government of India. 2016. Archived from the original (PDF) on 15 October 2015. Retrieved 3 January 2016.
External links
- "Tauba Kyya Hai?". Discourse by Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh - YouTube video. Zoha Parekh. 10 March 2011. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
Further reading
- "The Last Day Of Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh". Web article. Explore Al Quran. 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.
- "Padma Bhushan Maulana Abdul Karim Parekh — Biography" (PDF). Life sketch — web article. AbdulKarimParekh.com. 2016. Retrieved 29 May 2016.