Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه — The Reviver of Islam in India Sultan Muhiyyuddin Abul Muzaffar Muhammad Aurangzeb Alamgir رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه is a prominent name amongst those who revitalised Islam in India after defeating its enemies and overcoming ignorance and innovation. He was born on 15th Dhul Qa'dah 1027 AH (24th October 1618 CE) in the city of Dahod, Gujarat province, India. He received spiritual initiation at the hands of Sayyiduna Khuwajah Muhammad Ma'soom Sarhandi, the son of the renowned Mujaddid Alf-e-Saani رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه. He was not only an Islamic scholar, worshiper, ascetic and the revivalist of his age, but he was also a brave and tolerant king who was filled with divine fear. He ruled over India, Afghanistan and Tibet for fifty years, one month and fifteen days — one of the longest reigns in Mughal history. Among his greatest achievements: He eliminated widespread moral corruption including gambling, superstition, drinking, and other vices from his court and realm. He banned irreligious festivals like Nauroz celebrations that had crept into Muslim practice. He established the position of Muhtasib-e-Shar'i (enforcer of Islamic law) to uphold moral standards. He liberated Masajid that had been seized as private residences and restored them for worship. He introduced the Islamic lunar calendar, replacing the solar system that had been adopted by previous rulers. His greatest scholarly legacy is the compilation of Fatawa-e-Alamgiri (also known as Fatawa al-Hindiyyah), a monumental compendium of Hanafi jurisprudence. He assembled the leading Islamic scholars of his time and the work required eight years of dedicated effort. It remains one of the most important references in Hanafi fiqh to this day. He personally memorised the Holy Quran, earned his livelihood by writing copies of the Quran and sewing prayer caps, and refused to use public treasury for personal expenses. He funded Madrasas throughout towns and villages, providing stipends to students and salaries to teachers. Sultan Aurangzeb Alamgir رَحْمَةُ الـلّٰـهِ عَـلَيْه passed away on 8th Dhul Qa'dah 1118 AH (11th February 1707 CE). His blessed shrine is situated in Khuldabad, Aurangabad district, Maharashtra, India.