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FOUNDER · FIRST IMAM & KHATEEB
Moulana Mohammad Anwar Shopaini
1849–1939Established Ghuraba Ahle Hadees in 1897 and served as its first Imam and Khateeb.
GENERATIONS OF SERVICE
A trust carried
through the family.
The leadership of Ghuraba Ahle Hadees has continued across generations of Moulana Mohammad Anwar Shopaini’s family.
THE LEADERSHIP SUCCESSION
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SECOND GENERATION
Shaykh-ul-Hadees Allamah Abdul Gani Shopaini
Son of Moulana Mohammad Anwar ShopainiAfter the founder’s passing, his son, Shaykh-ul-Hadees Allamah Abdul Gani Shopaini, served as President and Khateeb of Ghuraba Ahle Hadees, Zaldagar.
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THIRD GENERATION · KHATEEBS
Moulana Abdul Qayoom Shopaini
& Moulana Mohammad Bashir Shopaini
Grandsons of the founderThe two brothers continued the family’s service as Khateebs of Ghuraba Ahle Hadees.
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CURRENT PRESIDENT & KHATEEB
Mohammad Younis Shopaini
Great-grandson of the founderMohammad Younis Shopaini presently serves as President and Khateeb, continuing the legacy entrusted to the family.