Ahmed Raza

Overview

Ahmed Raza (also spelt Ahmad Raza) is a name shared by several notable individuals from South Asia and the Gulf region. This disambiguation article lists persons commonly referred to by this name, including Islamic scholars, politicians, cricketers and civil servants.

Key facts

People

Religious scholars

• Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi – 19th and 20th-century Islamic scholar and theologian from India, associated with the Barelvi movement of Sunni Islam.

Politicians

• Ahmad Raza Khan Kasuri – Pakistani politician and former Member of the National Assembly of Pakistan.

Cricketers

• Ahmed Raza (Emirati cricketer) – cricketer representing the United Arab Emirates.
• Ahmed Raza (Pakistani cricketer) – cricketer from Pakistan.

Civil service

• Ahmed Raza (1910–1996) – Pakistani civil servant and sportsman.

Significance

The name Ahmed Raza is of Arabic origin, combining Ahmed ("most praised") and Raza ("contentment" or "approval"). It is widely used among Muslim communities in the Indian subcontinent and the Gulf, which accounts for the variety of public figures bearing the name across different fields and eras.

Related topics

• Barelvi movement
• National Assembly of Pakistan
• United Arab Emirates national cricket team
• Cricket in Pakistan

References

• English Wikipedia: Ahmed Raza
• Wikidata item: Q27955111