BIHAR / DELHI :
OBITUARY
Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam
Dr. Mohammad Manzoor Alam, a visionary scholar, global thinker, mentor, and tireless advocate for education, social justice, and the empowerment of marginalized communities, passed away in New Delhi early on January 13, 2026, at the age of 80. His demise has left a profound void in academic, social, and religious circles across India and internationally.
Born on October 9, 1945, in Ranipur, Madhubani, Bihar, Dr. Alam earned his PhD in Economics from Aligarh Muslim University. His career bridged Islamic social sciences, economic reform, and knowledge-driven societal change.
He held prestigious roles including Economic Advisor at Saudi Arabia’s Ministry of Finance, Associate Professor of Islamic Economics at Imam Muhammad bin Saud University in Riyadh, Chief Coordinator for Qur’an translation at King Fahd Printing Complex in Madinah, Chief Representative of India at the International Islamic University Malaysia, and member of the Islamic Development Bank Scholarship Committee.
Dr. Alam founded the Institute of Objective Studies (IOS) in New Delhi in 1986, transforming it into a leading research think tank focused on intellectual and social empowerment of Indian Muslims and other marginalized groups.
Under his leadership, IOS conducted over 410 research projects, published hundreds of volumes, organized numerous conferences, and promoted interfaith dialogue, policy analysis, and minority rights advocacy.
He held key positions in organizations such as the All India Milli Council (General Secretary), Muslim Social Sciences Association (President), Fiqh Academy, and various international boards.
Collaborating with global intellectuals like Prof. Ismail Raji al-Faruqi and Dr. Abdul Hamid AbuSulayman, he advanced Islamic economics, the Islamisation of knowledge, and interfaith understanding.
His writings, including “The Final Wakeup Call,” addressed media freedom, global narratives, contemporary Muslim issues, education, and social reform. Known for humility, ethical scholarship, and mentorship, Dr. Alam inspired generations of scholars, activists, and researchers.
His legacy endures through IOS and the lives he touched, continuing to champion justice, knowledge, and empowerment for the marginalized. — With Agencies Inputs
source: http://www.muslimmirror.com / Muslim Mirror / Home> Obituary / by Muslim Mirror Desk / January 13th, 2026