List of converts to Islam from Hinduism
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This is a list of some converts to Islam from Hinduism.
Name | Notes | Refs. |
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A. R. Rahman | After hardships, Rahman, his Hindu mother and his family embraced Islam | [1][2][3] |
Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk | Kanarese Hindu adopted by Muslims | [4][5] |
Kabir Suman | Formerly known as Suman Chattopadhyay; a Hindu who converted | [6] |
Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah | Son of Raja Ganesha; introduced Islam to many Hindus after his conversion | [7] |
Murshid Quli Khan | The first Nawab of Bengal | [8] |
Malik Maqbul | Formerly known as Yugandhar | [9][10] |
Malik Kafur | Commander of Alauddin Khalji, born as Hindu eunuch slave | [11] |
Maruthanayagam Pillai | Born into a Vellalar family, the 18th century commandant converted in his youth. | [12] |
Steven Vikash Chand | Arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests | [13] |
Ziya-ur-Rahman Azmi | Islamic scholar, compiler of Al-Jami al-Kamil - The Authentic Hadith Encyclopedia | [14] |
Dipika Kakar | Actress | [15][16][17] |
Khusrau Khan | Sultan of Delhi | [18][19] |
References[edit]
- ^ "CNN.com – AR Rahman Full Transcript – Apr 12, 2006". CNN.
- ^ "Interview with Rahman". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 August 2010.
- ^ Trilok, Krishna (2018-09-18). Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman. Penguin Random House India Private Limited. ISBN 978-93-5305-196-9.
- ^ Puri, B. N.; Das, M. N. (2003). A Comprehensive History of India: Comprehensive history of medieval India. Sterling Publishers Pvt. Ltd. p. 85. ISBN 978-81-207-2508-9.
- ^ Jr, Everett Jenkins (2010). The Muslim Diaspora (Volume 1, 570-1500): A Comprehensive Chronology of the Spread of Islam in Asia, Africa, Europe and the Americas. McFarland. p. 328. ISBN 978-0-7864-4713-8.
- ^ I followed my heart, Deccan Chronicle, archived from the original on January 2, 2011
- ^ N. Hanif (2000), Biographical Encyclopaedia of Sufis: South Asia, p. 320, ISBN 9788176250870
- ^ Sarkar, Jadunath, ed. (1973) [First published 1948]. The History of Bengal. Vol. II: Muslim Period, 1200–1757. Patna: Academica Asiatica. OCLC 924890.
- ^ Jayapalan, N. (2001). History of India. Atlantic Publishers & Distri. p. 70. ISBN 978-81-7156-928-1.
- ^ Iqtidar Alam Khan (25 April 2008), Historical Dictionary of Medieval India, p. 88, ISBN 9780810864016
- ^ "Complete Biography of Malik Kafur". 10 March 2012. Archived from the original on 20 December 2017. Retrieved 20 January 2017.
- ^ Hill, Samuel Charles (1914). Yusuf Khan: The Rebel Commandant. Longmans, Green.
- ^ A convert who wanted to spread the faith The Globe and Mail — June 7, 2006
- ^ Azmi, Zakir (3 March 2017). "Journey from Hinduism to Islam to professor of Hadith in Madinah". Saudi Gazette. Retrieved 27 December 2021.
- ^ "When Dipika Kakar Opened Up On Converting Into A Muslim To Marry Shoaib Ibrahim, "I'm Very Happy & Proud…"". www.koimoi.com.
- ^ Amena, Rasti (20 June 2022). [siasat.com/throwback-when-dipika-kakar-opened-up-about-embracing-islam-2352926/# "Throwback: When Dipika Kakar opened up about embracing Islam"]. The Siasat Daily.
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- ^ (B. P. Saksena 1992, p. 431):"Mubarak Khalji, was murdered by his favorite, a Hindu converted to Islam named Khusrau Khan."
- ^ B. P. Saksena (1992) [1970]. "The Khaljis: Qutbuddin Mubarak Khalji". In Mohammad Habib; Khaliq Ahmad Nizami (eds.). A Comprehensive History of India. Vol. 5: The Delhi Sultanat (A.D. 1206-1526). The Indian History Congress / People's Publishing House. OCLC 31870180.