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Shah Waliullah

Known for hadith scholarship, social reform, Qur’anic translation, and intellectual renewal.

1114-1176 AH / 1703-1762 CEDelhiScholar and reformer

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Shah Waliullah Scholar and reformer

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Shah Waliullah is presented as scholar and reformer associated with Delhi. The working chronology for this record is 1114-1176 AH / 1703-1762 CE. Known for hadith scholarship, social reform, Qur’anic translation, and intellectual renewal.

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1114-1176 AH / 1703-1762 CE

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