Pirzada Saud Siddique al Qadri
Pirzada Syed Saud Siddiqui Al Hussaini Wal Qaderi is an Indian Islamic scholar and spiritual leader based in Furfura Sharif, West Bengal. Known for his religious sermons and deep lineage tracing back to the Prophet Muhammad he is a contemporary Sufi guide and representative of the Furfura Silsila.
He is also the proud descendant of Hazrat Mohammad Abu Bakr Siddique (R.A.), revered as Mujaddid-e-Zaman and Amir-e-Shariat, the founding Pir of Furfura Sharif and a key figure in India's freedom movement. His grandfather not only led religious reforms across Bengal but also played a vital role in supporting the Khilafat Movement, the Non-Cooperation Movement, through the organization Anjuman-i-Wazin-i-Bangla. As a respected scholar and political voice, he helped mobilize Bengali Muslims during British rule and left a legacy of Islamic revival, education, and socio-political activism that Pirzada Saud continues today.
Early Life
Pirzada Saud was born in West Medinipur, West Bengal. He is the only son of Pir Siraj Siddiqui Al Qurayshi, a spiritual teacher, and a mother descending from Imam Hussain (A.S.), who educates Muslim women spiritually. His ancestry connects him directly to both Sayyiduna Abu Bakr As-Siddiq (R.A.) and the Ahl-e-Bayt lineage through Imam Hussain (A.S.).
Education and Spiritual Guidance
Pirzada Muhammad Saud Siddiqui received the Ijazah Sanad (certificate of authorization) and lessons in Hadith studies (under the title Halaqat al-tarbiyya) in 2020 from the reviver (Mujaddid) of the current 15th century, Shaykh al-Islam Professor Dr. Allama Tahir ul Qadri (Hafi.). Furthermore, he gained discipleship from his own father,
Siraj-e-Millat, and in most cases, from the scholars of the Arab world and renowned Shaykhs of India, West Bengal, and Bangladesh. His teachers and spiritual guides in Sufism are the Sajjadanasheen of Baghdad Sharif, Syed Pir Hashimuddin Gilani Al Baghdadi (Hafi.), and the reviver (Mujaddid) of the current 15th century, Shaykh al-Islam Professor
Dr. Allama Tahir ul Qadri (Hafi.). He received the Bay’ah (oath of allegiance) of the four Tariqas of the Furfura Silsila in India – Qadriyyah, Chishti, Naqshbandi, Mujaddidi – at the blessed hand of Professor Khalifa-e-Mufti-e-Azam, Badrut Tariqat, Burhanul Awliya Shah Sufi Pir Allama Badruddin Saeed Al Azhari Misri Huzur Qibla (R.A.) of Calcutta Alia University.
- Islamic Studies – Fatehia Senior Title Madrasa, Furfura Sharif
- Ijazah Sanad (Hadith) – Under Shaykh al-Islam Dr. Tahir ul Qadri
- Advanced Sufi Training – Under Syed Pir Hashimuddin Gilani Al Baghdadi and Pir Badruddin Saeed Al Azhari Misri
Career and Contribution
In his career, many religious books are being published under the order, approval, and financial support of Pirzada Muhammad Saud Siddiqui Al Qadri. Through his powerful sermons based on correct beliefs and practices, he imparts lessons on Islamic jurisprudence, theology, the spiritual teachings of Sufi orders, Islamic philosophy, law, Islamic politics, Hadith, Sirah, and many other traditional sciences. He refutes all false ideologies
, revives religious schools of thought, eradicates polytheism and innovation, and propagates both exoteric and esoteric knowledge through numerous books and newspapers. He has accepted the lifelong membership of Minhaj-ul-Quran International and continues to engage in numerous public welfare activities.
MINHAJ-UL-QURAN INTERNATIONAL Minhaj-ul-Quran International was founded by the reviver (Mujaddid) of the current 15th century, Shaykh al-Islam Professor Dr. Allama Tahir ul Qadri (Hafi.), to promote a moderate interpretation of Islam using religious moderation, effective and correct education, interfaith dialogue and harmony, and the methodology of Sufism. In the March 2011 session, the United Nations Economic and Social Council granted special consultative status to Minhaj-ul-Quran International Pirzada Saud Siddiqui began his spiritual mission under the mentorship of leading Islamic scholars and saints of India, Bangladesh, and Arabia. He actively delivers sermons on:
- Islamic theology and law
- Sufi philosophy and moral values
- Refutation of innovations in religious practice
- Publishing of religious books and community education
He is a lifetime member of Minhaj-ul-Quran International and contributes to the global propagation of moderate Islam.
Freedom Fighter Legacy
Pirzada Saud Siddiqui Al Qaderi is the grandson of Mohammad Abu Bakr Siddique, also known as Mujaddid‑e‑Zamān and Amīr‑e‑Sharī‘at, who was the founding Pir of Furfura Sharif. Born in 1845, Abu Bakr Siddique was not only a towering Islamic spiritual leader but also a pioneering freedom fighter and social reformer.
He established the Anjuman‑i‑Wazin‑i‑Bangla, a platform that supported critical movements such as the Khilafat Movement, Non-Cooperation Movement during British colonial rule. His involvement with Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind (Bengal chapter) as president gave him political and religious influence across Bengal and Assam.
He built an extensive religious and social infrastructure including hundreds of madrasas, orphanages, mosques, and women's learning centers, especially for underserved rural Muslims. His teachings championed unity, anti-colonial resistance, Islamic revival, and khidmat-e-khalq (service to humanity).
Abu Bakr Siddique's legacy transformed Furfura Sharif into a beacon of Islamic learning, Sufi spirituality, and socio-political awareness, laying the foundation for modern Islamic reform in Bengal.
This legacy continues through Pirzada Saud Siddiqui, who upholds the family tradition of religious guidance, education, and social impact in today’s context.
Achievements
- Bay’ah in four major Sufi Orders – Qadriyyah, Chishti, Naqshbandi, Mujaddidi
- Lifelong member – Minhaj-ul-Quran International
- Multiple book publications and support for Islamic education
- Known disciple of Mujaddid of 15th Hijri century, Dr. Allama Tahir ul Qadri
Philanthropy
Pirzada Saud Siddiqui Al Qaderi continues the legacy of khidmat-e-khalq (service to humanity) deeply rooted in the teachings of Furfura Sharif. He has actively supported the establishment and maintenance of free Islamic schools (madrasas), women’s education circles, and community health initiatives in rural and underserved Muslim areas across West Bengal.
He regularly sponsors free food distribution (langar), clothing drives, and religious scholarships for orphaned and underprivileged students. His mother’s influence, as a spiritual educator of women, has inspired him to focus particularly on empowering women with Islamic knowledge, offering workshops and programs that blend spirituality with social awareness.
In response to natural disasters and social emergencies, Pirzada Saud has led relief efforts involving volunteer mobilization, resource distribution, and spiritual counseling, reinforcing the Sufi ideal of compassion-in-action.
His philanthropic work is not limited to material aid; he views education, spiritual mentoring, and moral development as acts of sadaqah (charity) and strives to create a more just and spiritually awakened society through his teachings and initiatives.
Personal Life and Family
The father (Waled-e-Mohtaram) of Pirzada Saud Siddiqui Al Qadri, Siraj-e-Millat Shah Sufi Pir Siraj Siddiqui Al Qurayshi (Hafi.), a descendant of the first Caliph of Islam, Sayyiduna Abu Bakar As-Siddiq (R.A.), is a teacher of a spiritual order. His mother, a descendant of Sayyidush Shuhada Mawla Imam Hussain (A.S.),
a member of the holy Ahl-e-Bayt Pak Panjatan, is a homemaker who also educates Muslim women for spiritual advancement. Pirzada Saud Siddiqui Al Qadri often quotes a saying about his Ammaji attributed to Mahbub-e-Elahi (R.A.): “Walida mara ba Khuda Ta’ala asna’i kuri.” (My mother is a path towards the realm of God Almighty) . Regarding the family life of Saud Siddiqui Al Qadri, it is known that he is the only child of his father and is unmarried. Muhammad Saud Al Qadri was born in West Medinipur town through his devout and pious mother. His ancestral home is in Furfura Sharif. He received his early education in madrassas.
Due to his studies at Furfura Fatehia Senior Title Madrasa, the title ‘Fatehi’ is sometimes added to his name. Pirzada Saud Siddiqui Al Qadri himself often uses ‘Abde Mustafa’ or ‘Abdul Mustafa’ with his name.