Fourteen centuries after the departure of our Holy Prophet from this world, with his last successor out of reach, the guardianship of our community’s welfare and prosperity has been entrusted to our esteemed religious scholars. These scholars, well-informed and sensitive to the needs of the times, have earned the respect and adherence of the faithful, their dedicated efforts leading to the continuous global spread of our faith.

Among these distinguished scholars is Maulana Syed Safi Haider Zaidi, who has dedicated over thirty years to serving as the Secretary of Tanzeemul Makatib. Renowned for his profound wisdom, extensive knowledge, and virtues such as integrity, tolerance, humility, patience, courtesy, and compassion, Maulana Zaidi is both revered and easily approachable.

Maulana Zaidi was born on the 2nd of Zilhijjah 1376 A.H. (approximately July 1957 C.E.) in the village of Syedwara Jargawan, Barabanki district, Uttar Pradesh. His father, Syed Hasan Jafar Zaidi, was noted for his benevolence and honesty. His mother, sister of Maulana Syed Ghulam Askari AM, the founder of Tanzeemul Makatib, and daughter of Syed Mohammad Naqi, a Deputy Inspector of Schools, came from a lineage steeped in educational values.

Closely nurtured by his maternal uncle, Maulana Zaidi received a robust foundational education in Urdu and Persian at home before enrolling at Madrasa Jamea Nazmia in Lucknow. Here, he benefitted greatly from the mentorship of affectionate and well-educated teachers, utilizing his intelligence to garner a rich body of knowledge.