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|<ref name=talkasia>{{Cite web |url=https://www.cnn.com/2006/WORLD/asiapcf/04/12/talkasia.rahman.script/ |title=CNN.com – AR Rahman Full Transcript – Apr 12, 2006 |publisher=CNN}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |url=http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/A-R-Rahman-In-tune-with-life/articleshow/23791015.cms |title=Interview with Rahman |work=The Times of India |access-date=23 August 2010}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Trilok |first=Krishna |url=https://books.google.co.in/books/about/Notes_of_a_Dream.html?id=na5qDwAAQBAJ&source=kp_book_description&redir_esc=y |title=Notes of a Dream: The Authorized Biography of A.R. Rahman |date=2018-09-18 |publisher=Penguin Random House India Private Limited |isbn=978-93-5305-196-9 |language=en}}</ref> |
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|Commander of [[Alauddin Khalji]], born as Hindu [[eunuch]] slave |
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|Born into a [[Vellalar]] family, the 18th century commandant converted in his youth. |
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Revision as of 02:36, 3 May 2024
This is a list of some converts to Islam from Hinduism.
| Name | Notes | Refs. |
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| Fathullah Imad-ul-Mulk | Kanarese Hindu adopted by Muslims | [1][2] |
| Kabir Suman | Formerly known as Suman Chattopadhyay; a Hindu who converted | [3] |
| Jalaluddin Muhammad Shah | Son of Raja Ganesha; introduced Islam to many Hindus after his conversion | [4] |
| Murshid Quli Khan | The first Nawab of Bengal | [5] |
| Malik Maqbul | Formerly known as Yugandhar | [6][7] |
| Malik Kafur | Commander of Alauddin Khalji, born as Hindu eunuch slave | [8] |
| Steven Vikash Chand | Arrested in the 2006 Toronto terrorism arrests | [9] |
| Ziya-ur-Rahman Azmi | Islamic scholar, compiler of Al-Jami al-Kamil - The Authentic Hadith Encyclopedia | [10] |
| Dipika Kakar | Actress | [11][12][13] |
| Khusrau Khan | Sultan of Delhi | [14][15] |
References
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
{{cite news}}: Check|url=value (help) - ^ "Dipika Kakar converting to Islam, fighting trolls disrespecting their families; times when Shoaib Ibrahim and she stood by each other through thick and thin". The Times of India.
- ^ (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.