Religious Scholar
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Profession: Other
Affiliation(s): Religious Scholar
Citizenship: Pakistani
Profile Personal Information: Khanum Syeda Tayyaba Bukhari is a world renowned personality gifted with many varied and valuable attributes. She is a highly educated religious scholar, well versed in the Holy Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic Jurisprudence and Islamic History having spent around 15 years, from 1984 – 1998, gaining specialist education in these subjects. Her education began at the age of 9 in Qum, the educational capital of Iran. Madam Bukhari is an eloquent and talented speaker fluent in six languages; Urdu, Arabic, Persian, English, Punjabi and Siraiki and makes regular appearances before both live audiences and the camera for recorded and also live broadcasts on a variety of different international television channels. Khanum spends much of her time tirelessly working for the poor and needy providing food and shelter as well as education for the masses. This influence was gained from being brought up in a religious family unit with both parents active in the social service of the people and thus, there never seemed to be a career path more fitting. Where other people would stop upon recognition, Khanum strives to take one step further and when asked what motivates her, her answer is simple and selfless, “The satisfaction lies in serving God’s creation”. Educational Background: Khanum Syeda Tayyaba Bukhari has been gifted with comprehensive knowledge and expert understanding of the Holy Quran, Nahjul Balagha, Sahifa-e-Kamila, Islamic Law, Hadith and Islamic history. She undertook her specialist studies at the University of Qum under the expert guidance of luminaries such as Ayatollah Qazi Zahidi, Ayatollah Tehrani, Ayatollah Fazil (Marja-e-Taqleed), Ayatollah Abbasi, Agha Amin, Ghulam Raza Moosvi & Agha Mehmoodito name but a few. Until 1998, she was resident in Iran and upon relocating to Pakistan, Khanum continued to pursue her studies. In 2002, she successfully graduated with a Bachelors degree in Arabic and Islamic Studies and then in 2004, Khanum obtained a Masters degree in Arabic from the well known establishment “Wifaq ul Madaris”. Regardless of her established status and worldwide recognition, Khanum continues to study towards her Doctorate which will be awarded from the University of Qum, Iran. Awards: She has a good grip over the Quraan, Ahaadis and Islamic History. She is fluent in the use of six languages. These languages include Urdu, English, Punjabi, Arabic, Persian and Saraiki. For the last 13 years, Ms. Khanum's lectures are held in many countries of Middle East and Africa, and in Pakistan, USA, Canada, Britain, and the Scandinavian Countries. A large pool of female scholars attends these lectures. In response to such services, she had been awarded with the Quraan Hakeem Award by the UK in 2002 and the USA in 2007, and many such other awards. Last year (2009), she was honored with the first 100 years Allama Rasheed Tarabi Award. She also presents her views on Current Affairs, International Politics and Religious Matters. Ms. Khanum has great taste for literature. Due to this reason she also writing Columns. Her columns are usually seen in the famous Daily Newspaper of Pakistan (The Daily JANG). She also heads many NGOs. Ms. Khanum involved herself in the fund raising campaign during the 2005 Earth Quake in Azad Kashmir and at various other incidents.
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