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Mazar Huzoor Khalid E Millat Hazrat Allama Khalid Raza Khan Qadri Fazile Bareilvi is a revered local shrine in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, dedicated to the esteemed Barelvi scholar and spiritual leader Allama Khalid Raza Khan Qadri (d. 1982). As the grandson of Mufti-e-Azam Hind Mustafa Raza Khan and great-grandson of the founder of the Barelvi movement, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan, it serves as a focal point for prayer, reflection, and the continuation of the Razvi Darul Ifta tradition. The mazar is closely linked to Darul Uloom Mazhar-e-Islam, a seminary established by his grandfather, emphasizing Hanafi jurisprudence and Qadiri Sufism.
Nestled in the quiet locality of Bhoor in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh—a city long synonymous with the Barelvi school of Sunni Islam—the Mazar Huzoor Khalid E Millat stands as a poignant testament to the enduring legacy of scholarly piety within the Ahle Sunnat wal Jamaat tradition. This modest yet spiritually vibrant shrine honors Hazrat Allama Khalid Raza Khan Qadri Fazile Bareilvi (d. 1982), a pivotal figure in the lineage of Bareilly's Islamic intellectual heritage. As the son of Nawasa-e-Mufti-e-Azam Hind and grandson of Mufti-e-Azam Hind Mustafa Raza Khan Qadri (1892–1981), Allama Khalid Raza Khan inherited and upheld the mantle of religious authority passed down from his great-grandfather, Imam Ahmed Raza Khan Barelvi (1856–1921), the revered founder of the Barelvi movement. Allama Khalid Raza Khan, affectionately titled "Khalid-e-Millat" (Sword of the Nation), was a distinguished jurist and spiritual successor in the Qadiri-Razvi order. He played a key role in managing the Razvi Darul Ifta, the oldest fatwa-issuing body in the Barelvi tradition, established by Imam Ahmed Raza Khan as a gift to his son Mustafa Raza Khan. Under Allama Khalid's stewardship, the Darul Ifta continued to address complex Islamic queries, issuing thousands of fatawa on matters of Hanafi fiqh, Sufi practices, and contemporary issues, all while preserving the emphasis on devotion to the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). His contributions extended to the Darul Uloom Mazhar-e-Islam, a seminary founded by his grandfather Mustafa Raza Khan, where he served as a guiding light for aspiring scholars. This institution, registered under the Uttar Pradesh government (registration B/BAR/0026520), remains a hub for education in Islamic sciences, Arabic, and Persian, fostering generations committed to the Barelvi ethos of love for the Ahl al-Bayt and resistance to reformist ideologies. The mazar itself, erected in 1982 shortly after Allama Khalid Raza Khan's passing, embodies simplicity and sanctity, reflecting the unadorned devotion characteristic of Bareilly's sacred spaces. Located at the heart of Bhoor—a locality just east of Bareilly's bustling core—it draws local devotees for daily prayers, especially during the urs (annual commemoration) in the Islamic month of Rabi' al-Thani. The shrine's architecture, though local in scale, features a serene dome and mihrab aligned for qibla, with inscriptions invoking blessings upon the Prophet and his progeny. It stands adjacent to the seminary grounds, allowing seamless integration of worship and learning, much like the nearby Bareilly Sharif Dargah of Imam Ahmed Raza Khan. Geographically, the site at 28.3594° N, 79.4110° E places it approximately 5 km from Bareilly Junction railway station, accessible via the NH-30 highway, within the PIN code 243003 serviced by the Surkha post office. This positioning underscores its role as a neighborhood beacon rather than a grand pilgrimage center, yet it holds profound significance for the Barelvi community in Uttar Pradesh. Devotees visit not only for supplication but to seek barakah (blessings) from a lineage unbroken since the 19th century—one that has produced over a dozen scholars across four generations, including contemporary custodians like Allama Anas Raza Qadri. In an era of theological debates, the mazar quietly perpetuates Allama Khalid Raza Khan's legacy of balanced scholarship: firm in upholding Sunni orthodoxy while promoting unity and compassion. It remains a living archive of Bareilly's Islamic contributions, where the air resonates with recitations of naats and fatawa, echoing the scholarly fervor of its forebears.
Year of Built: Not Available
Address: 9C65+HFM, Saudagaran Ln, Bhoor, Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh 243003
Country: India
State: Uttar Pradesh
District: Bareilly
Pincode: 243003
Longitude: 79.4110° E
Latitude: 28.3594° N