Presidents of Darul Uloom Rahmaniya Supaul
All praise is due to Allah, the Lord of all the worlds, and peace and blessings be upon the leader of all prophets and messengers, and upon his family and companions altogether.
Among the institutions established in the scholarly and spiritual atmosphere of the Indian subcontinent with sincerity, honesty, and the spirit of serving religion, Darul Uloom Rahmaniya, Supaul (Darbhanga, Bihar) holds the position of a radiant beacon. From the day of its establishment till today, this great institution has remained a manifestation of the beautiful blend of knowledge and wisdom, morality and training, spirituality and leadership.
The purpose of its foundation was not merely to impart education but to promote a comprehensive system of faith, knowledge, character, and service to humanity. Here, along with education, such religious and moral training is provided that molds the students into faithful, practicing, upright, and influential individuals. Darul Uloom Rahmaniya, in the light of the Qur’an and Sunnah, is preparing such scholars and reformers who can play an effective role in guiding the Ummah, serving knowledge, and reforming society.
This is the great mission that the Presidents of Rahmaniya have carried forward generation after generation with sincerity and steadfastness — a continuity that connects knowledge with action, spirituality with leadership, and education with service.
One of the distinctive features of Darul Uloom Rahmaniya is that its leadership has always remained in the hands of such men of excellence, who, through their knowledge, sincerity, spirituality, and wisdom, have kept the institution on the path of progress, stability, and effectiveness.
Thinker of Islam, Reformer of the Ummah, and the embodiment of knowledge and action, Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali Mongiri (RA) — the founder of Nadwatul Ulama.
His spiritual insight, scholarly depth, and reformative thought laid the intellectual foundation for the establishment of Rahmaniya. His mission was to awaken religious consciousness and create scholarly balance within the Ummah, and this very spirit is deeply rooted in the temperament of Darul Uloom Rahmaniya.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Mungeri (1846 – 1927) was one of the renowned scholars, reformers, and founders of Islamic movements in the Indian subcontinent. He was the founder of Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow and a great standard-bearer of the Movement for the Reform of the Ummah.
His life was a beautiful combination of knowledge, action, preaching, and social reform. The details of his biography, services, and achievements are presented below:
🌿 Early Life and Education
Maulana Muhammad Ali Mungeri (RA) belonged to the district of Munger, Bihar.
He received his early education in his hometown, and later traveled to Darul Uloom Deoband and other centers of learning for higher Islamic studies.
He possessed mastery in Arabic, Persian, Hadith, Fiqh, and Logic.
🕌 Reformative and Scholarly Services
Foundation of Nadwatul Ulama (1894):
Maulana founded Nadwatul Ulama to promote unity among scholars and establish communication with the modern educated class.
The purpose of this institution was to establish a system of education that maintained balance between religious sciences and modern requirements.
Efforts for Unity among Scholars:
He was a staunch opponent of sectarianism.
He strove to bring together scholars of different schools of thought on a common platform.
📜 Character and Personality
He was extremely humble, simple, and a symbol of sincerity.
He constantly carried the concern for the reformation of the Ummah in his heart.
He advised the youth of the nation to hold firmly to religious zeal, love for knowledge, and unity.
🕯️ Demise
Maulana Muhammad Ali Mungeri (RA) departed from this mortal world in 1927.
Even after his demise, the effects of his services continue to live on through Nadwatul Ulama and its graduates to this day.
He carried forward the mission of Hazrat Mongiri (RA) with utmost sincerity. He strengthened the administration of the institution, organized the curriculum and system, and took deep interest in the religious and moral training of the students. During his era, Darul Uloom Rahmaniya achieved distinction in both scholarly reputation and spiritual influence.
Introduction and Lineage
After the demise of Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Ali Mungeri (RA), the founder of Khanqah Rahmani, on 13 September 1927, Hazrat Maulana Lutfullah Rahmani (RA) was appointed as the Sajjada Nashin (spiritual successor) of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger.
He carried forward the system of spiritual training and reformation initiated by his predecessor. Later, Hazrat Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) succeeded him as the head of the Khanqah.
Positions and Services
Sajjada Nashin, Khanqah Rahmani Munger:
He preserved the reformative and spiritual traditions of the Khanqah and supervised the educational activities associated with it.
Historical records show that in the supervision of Jamia Rahmani, Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (1944–1991) succeeded Lutfullah Rahmani (RA) — indicating that the leadership of the Khanqah and Jamia transitioned from him to Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA).
Public and National Activities:
He presided over a Congress resolution at Bankipur (Patna) which called upon Muslims to participate constructively in national activities.
This reference highlights his role during the freedom movement period.
Continuation of the Khanqahi Lineage:
After him, Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) and then Maulana Wali Rahmani (RA) continued this service, as confirmed by several historical and journalistic notes.
Personal Traits (as per sources)
He is remembered as a man of piety, discipline, and moderation, devoted to the Khanqahi order.
Contemporary Urdu writings describe him as distinguished in piety, righteousness, and wisdom.
Birth and Death
Authentic public records do not specify his exact dates of birth or death.
However, contextual evidence suggests that he became Sajjada Nashin after 1927 and remained so until the early 1940s, after which the leadership passed to Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) in 1944.
Amir-e-Shariat (4th) of Imarat Shariah Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani Munger, and General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
He was a great leader and a wise statesman of Indian Muslims. He endowed Darul Uloom Rahmaniya with organizational strength, intellectual expansion, and missionary direction. Under his leadership, the institution became a center of scholarly and religious leadership.
The Great Jurist, Statesman, Reformer, and Organizer of Bihar
Founder and General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Fourth Amir-e-Shariat of Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani Munger, and First President of Darul Uloom Rahmaniya, Supaul, District Darbhanga (Bihar).
🌿 Biography (1913 – 1991)
🏠 Birth and Family Background
Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) was born in 1913 in Munger, Bihar, into a religious and spiritual family.
His father was Maulana Muhammad Ali Mungeri (RA), the founder of Khanqah Rahmani and a great reformer.
This family has been renowned throughout India for its scholarly, spiritual, and reformative services.
📖 Education and Training
He received his early education at home.
Later, he graduated from Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow.
He also benefited from the senior scholars of Darul Uloom Deoband in Hadith and Fiqh.
His intelligence and brilliance were evident from an early age.
🕌 Religious and National Services
1️⃣ Amir-e-Shariat (Fourth) of Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand (1957 CE)
He was elected as the fourth Amir-e-Shariat in 1957.
Under his leadership, Imarat-e-Shariah witnessed remarkable progress.
Major Achievements:
Established an organized network of Darul Qaza (Shariah Courts), which continues to be the most effective wing of Imarat-e-Shariah.
Strengthened Darul Ifta and Darul Irshad to ensure public guidance.
Emphasized transparency, order, and adherence to Islamic principles in all institutional affairs.
2️⃣ Formation of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board (1973)
He initiated a movement to safeguard Muslim Personal Laws in India.
By uniting scholars and intellectuals of different schools of thought, he founded the All India Muslim Personal Law Board in 1973, and became its first General Secretary.
During his tenure, the Board played a historic role in protecting Islamic laws of marriage, divorce, inheritance, and family affairs.
3️⃣ Educational and Social Services
He founded Jamia Rahmani, Munger and other educational institutions.
He paid special attention to social reform, women’s Islamic rights, and the religious training of youth.
He also wrote numerous reformative articles in various journals and newspapers.
🌿 Writings and Scholarly Works
Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) was also an active writer.
His major writings include:
- Islam ka Nizam-e-‘Aili Zindagi (The Islamic System of Family Life)
- Muslim Family Problems and the Shariah
- Numerous fatwas and legal rulings preserved in the archives of Imarat-e-Shariah.
- Several articles on Islamic jurisprudence in Urdu and English.
💫 Spiritual and Khanqahi Role
As Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani Munger, he trained disciples in spiritual purification and inner reform.
His spiritual system was deeply rooted in Sunni orthodoxy and Shariah, centered on practice, piety, simplicity, and service to humanity.
⚖️ Character and Personality
He was a balanced, humble, non-sectarian, and disciplined personality.
He emphasized “Practical Islam” — built on four pillars: Worship, Service, Education, and Unity of the Ummah.
🕊️ Demise
Maulana Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) passed away in 1991.
He was buried at Khanqah Rahmani, Munger.
After him, his son Maulana Wali Rahmani (RA) took charge of the Khanqah and Imarat-e-Shariah.
Amir-e-Shariat (7th) of Imarat Shariah Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani Munger, and General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board.
He aligned the educational standard of Rahmaniya with modern requirements, introduced innovation in education alongside spirituality, and awakened among the students self-confidence, dedication to the service of religion, and awareness of community leadership. During his era, the Rahmani ideology gained global recognition.
Amir-e-Shariat (Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand), Sajjada Nashin Khanqah Rahmani Munger, and General Secretary, All India Muslim Personal Law Board
🕋 Lineage and Family Background
Hazrat Maulana Syed Shah Mohammad Wali Rahmani (RA) belonged to the famous spiritual, scholarly, and reformative family of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger.
His father, Hazrat Amir-e-Shariat Maulana Syed Minnatullah Rahmani (RA), was the founder and first General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and a great leader of Indian Muslims.
This family has for centuries been a center of knowledge, spirituality, leadership, and reformation of the Ummah.
📖 Early Education and Training
He received his early education under the guidance of his father.
Later, he joined Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama, Lucknow, where he studied under Allama Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadwi (RA) and other eminent teachers.
His temperament reflected a blend of Nadwa’s intellectual breadth, Khanqah’s spirituality, and practical leadership.
🕌 Religious, Scholarly, and National Services
🌸 1. Supervision of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger
Following the footsteps of his elders, he transformed the Khanqah into a living center of spiritual purification, reflection, education, and social service.
⚖️ 2. Amir-e-Shariat (Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand)
As Amir-e-Shariat, he wisely and insightfully addressed the religious, educational, and social issues of Indian Muslims.
Under his leadership, Imarat-e-Shariah became stronger and more widely connected with the public.
🏛️ 3. Leadership in the All India Muslim Personal Law Board
He served for a long time as General Secretary of the Board.
He struggled tirelessly for the protection of Islamic family laws, and presented a balanced and Shariah-based position on issues concerning Muslim women’s rights.
🎓 4. Rahmani Foundation and Rahmani 30
This is one of his most significant educational contributions.
He established Rahmani Foundation and launched Rahmani 30, through which thousands of talented students successfully cleared IIT, NEET, NDA, CA, CLAT, and other national-level exams.
This initiative remains a beacon of hope for underprivileged yet talented Muslim youth.
📢 5. Guidance of the Ummah and the Nation
He was deeply concerned for the condition of the Muslim community.
He called upon the people towards education, unity, and constructive action, and represented Muslims with dignity and balance.
His words were insightful, his heart full of sincerity, and his actions marked by courage.
🌟 Character and Qualities
He was by nature a practicing scholar, eloquent orator, wise statesman, thinker, and spiritual guide.
His speeches profoundly affected both scholars and common people.
His compassion for the community, love for youth, and zeal for reform were evident in every aspect of his life.
🕯️ Demise
Hazrat Maulana Syed Shah Mohammad Wali Rahmani (RA) passed away on 3 April 2021.
His death was an irreparable loss to the Muslim Ummah of India.
He was laid to rest at his ancestral Khanqah Rahmani, Munger (Bihar).
Amir-e-Shariat (8th) of Imarat Shariah Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand, and Sajjada Nashin of Khanqah Rahmani Munger.
He is the true heir of the scholarly, spiritual, and educational legacy of his forefathers. He has organized Darul Uloom Rahmaniya in accordance with the demands of the modern age, introducing modern curriculum, digital education, and comprehensive student training. Under his leadership, the institution is emerging as an influential intellectual and scholarly center not only at the regional but also at the national level.
Sajjada Nashin, Khanqah Rahmani Munger; Amir-e-Shariat, Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand; and Vice Patron, All India Muslim Personal Law Board
🏠 Family Background
Hazrat Maulana Syed Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani (May Allah bless him) belongs to the great spiritual, scholarly, and reformative family of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger (Bihar).
This family has been a center of knowledge, spirituality, and reformation in the Indian subcontinent for centuries.
His revered father was Hazrat Maulana Syed Shah Mohammad Wali Rahmani (RA) — General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board, Amir-e-Shariat (Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand), and founder of Rahmani Foundation.
His esteemed grandfather was Hazrat Maulana Syed Minnatullah Rahmani (RA) — Founder and General Secretary of the All India Muslim Personal Law Board and Fourth Amir-e-Shariat of Bihar, Odisha, and Jharkhand.
Thus, he is the heir to three generations of scholarship, spirituality, and leadership.
🎓 Education and Training
He received his early education at Khanqah Rahmani, Munger.
Later, he pursued modern education in contemporary institutions, gaining mastery in modern fields while combining it with religious insight and awareness of current issues.
This synthesis of spirituality with modernity, knowledge with action, and thought with service is the hallmark of his leadership.
🕌 Religious and National Services
🌟 1. Eighth Amir-e-Shariat (Bihar, Odisha, Jharkhand)
After the demise of Hazrat Maulana Wali Rahmani (RA) in April 2021,
Hazrat Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani (May Allah bless him) was unanimously elected in October 2021 as the Eighth Amir-e-Shariat by scholars and representatives of the community.
His election infused new energy and direction into the Imarat-e-Shariah, making it more dynamic and effective.
🕌 2. Supervision of Khanqah Rahmani, Munger
As Sajjada Nashin of the Khanqah, he has introduced new dimensions of spiritual and intellectual training for youth, alongside maintaining traditional spirituality.
🎓 3. Educational and Reformative Leadership
Continuing his father’s mission, he expanded the programs of Rahmani Foundation and Rahmani 30.
Through these initiatives, thousands of Muslim students have achieved success in exams like IIT, NEET, CA, CLAT, UPSC, and others.
He believes that education is the pillar of the community’s survival, often saying:
“When education becomes strong, the future of the Ummah automatically becomes bright.”
⚖️ 4. Services in the All India Muslim Personal Law Board
He serves as Vice Patron of the Board and plays an active role in safeguarding family laws, waqf properties, and constitutional rights of minorities.
Under his guidance, the movement ‘Waqf Bachao, Dastur Bachao’ (Save Waqf, Save Constitution) created a new wave of awareness about Muslim rights across India.
🌿 Personality and Qualities
He is naturally calm, soft-spoken, yet highly influential.
A visionary, organized, and forward-looking leader devoted to guiding the Ummah in modern times.
He combines knowledge with spirituality and leadership with humility.
He constantly strives to bring the new generation towards faith and knowledge.
May Allah Almighty bless Hazrat Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani (May Allah preserve him) with long life, strength, and success in continuing the sacred mission of his illustrious ancestors.
Ameen.
May Allah Almighty grant Darul Uloom Rahmaniya Supaul ever-growing success and progress day and night, and may He bless its administrators, teachers, students, and supporters with the ability to carry forward the sacred trust of their forefathers on even stronger foundations. Ameen, Ya Rabb al-‘Alameen.