Hafiz Adil Siddiqui
Hafiz Aadil Siddique (also spelled Hafiz Aadil Siddiqui; born c. 1999) is an Indian Islamic religious scholar, preacher, and poet from Shopian in Jammu and Kashmir. He is known for his contributions to Islamic education, social advocacy particularly focused on mental health issues in Kashmir Valley, and Kashmiri Islamic poetry.
Early life
Hafiz Aadil Siddique was born in Shopian, a town in southern Kashmir Valley, Jammu and Kashmir. He comes from a Muslim family. Limited publicly available information exists regarding his early childhood and family background beyond his father's name, Siddique.
As of 2023, Siddique is approximately 24â25 years old. His marital status and personal life details remain largely undisclosed in public sources.
Religious education
Siddique completed his Islamic theological training at Darul Uloom Siddiqiya, an Islamic seminary located in Matibugh Yaripora in Kulgam district, Kashmir.
He holds the title of Hafiz, a distinguished scholarly designation in Islam indicating his complete Quranic memorization. This achievement represents a significant level of Islamic scholarship and religious dedication in Islamic tradition.
Religious work and preaching
Siddique is active as an Islamic preacher and religious educator in Kashmir Valley. He is known for delivering bayans (Islamic religious lectures and sermons) in various communities throughout the region, including towns such as Pampore and Kandizal.
His theological approach encompasses discussions on contemporary Islamic jurisprudence and its practical application to modern social issues affecting Kashmiri Muslim communities. He engages with topics including family relationships, mental health, ethical concerns, and the role of faith in addressing social challenges.
Social advocacy
Siddique has positioned himself as an advocate for mental health awareness and suicide prevention in Kashmir. He has publicly discussed the serious problem of suicide rates in Jammu and Kashmir, emphasizing Islamic teachings regarding the sanctity of human life and the prohibition of suicide (Haram in Islamic law).
In media engagements, he has spoken about the psychological impacts of family conflict on children's emotional development and highlighted social factors contributing to mental health crises in Kashmir, including regional conflicts, economic hardship, and unemployment.
His advocacy combines Islamic religious perspectives with contemporary social issues, positioning Islamic scholarship as a resource for community welfare and crisis prevention.