Furqan Dawoodi

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{{Infobox person
| name = Furqan Dawoodi
| image = Furqan Dawoodi.webp
| caption =
| birth_date = {{Birth year and age|2003}}
| birth_place = [[Anantnag district|Anantnag]], [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]], [[India]]
| father = Maulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi
| occupation = {{hlist|[[Author]]|[[social media influencer]]}}
| notable_works = ''Does Islam Snatch Anything from Her?'' (2022)
| awards = Gold Medal for academic excellence in BA Islamic Studies (2026)
| years_active = 2022–present
}}

'''Furqan Dawoodi''' (born 2003), also known as '''Shaykh Mohammad Furqan Dawoodi''', is an Indian [[author]] and [[social media influencer]] from [[Anantnag district]] in [[Jammu and Kashmir (union territory)|Jammu and Kashmir]]. He is known for his debut book ''Does Islam Snatch Anything from Her?'', which addresses misconceptions about [[women's rights in Islam]].{{cite news |last=Gulzar |first=Ikhlas |title=21-year-old author Furqan Dawoodi tackles misconceptions about women's rights in debut book |url=https://thekashmirimages.com/2024/05/22/21-year-old-author-furqan-dawoodi-tackles-misconceptions-about-womens-rights-in-debut-book/ |work=Kashmir Images |date=22 May 2024 |access-date=20 April 2026}}

== Early life and education ==

Furqan Dawoodi is the son of Maulana Abdul Rasheed Dawoodi, a religious clerk. He studied in [[Anantnag]] up to the 8th standard and later moved to [[Kerala]], where he completed his 12th standard. He is pursuing a [[bachelor's degree]] in Islamic science.

In April 2026, he was awarded a Gold Medal for academic excellence in his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in [[Islamic studies|Islamic Studies]] from [[Jamia Hamdard]].{{cite web |url=https://www.facebook.com/100092710950582/posts/872622245838133/ |title=Heartiest congratulations to my dear brother, Shaykh Mohammad Furqan Dawoodi... |website=Facebook |date=20 April 2026 |access-date=20 April 2026}} He achieved top distinction in his programme, earning both a gold medal and merit recognition from the institution.{{cite web |url=https://www.instagram.com/p/DXMl-4SFMGf/ |title=Gold Medal recognition post |website=Instagram |date=April 2026 |access-date=20 April 2026}}

== Career ==

At the age of 20, Dawoodi began writing about [[women's rights]] in [[Islam]]. His debut book, ''Does Islam Snatch Anything from Her?'', was published in 2022.

In an interview with ''Kashmir Images'', Dawoodi stated that writing the book was an initial dream of his and that he had a passion for writing [[poetry]], quotes, and small articles from a young age. He has also participated in essay writing competitions in [[Kerala]].

Dawoodi described the book as a contribution toward presenting facts during times of [[Islamophobia]]. He stated that the book addresses taboo topics including [[divorce in Islam|divorce]] and aims to help young women understand the true essence of Islamic teachings regarding their rights. The book emphasizes equity rather than equality as the Islamic framework for gender relations.

Dawoodi mentioned that he had written another book about children, but put it on hold to focus on the women's rights topic due to its importance and educational necessity.

In addition to his writing career, Dawoodi works as a [[social media influencer]].

== Award ==

In April 2026, Furqan Dawoodi (also referred to as Shaykh Mohammad Furqan Dawoodi) was awarded a Gold Medal for academic excellence in his [[Bachelor of Arts]] in [[Islamic studies|Islamic Studies]] from [[Jamia Hamdard]]. He achieved top distinction in his programme, earning both a gold medal and merit recognition from his institution.

The achievement was noted in local Kashmiri circles, highlighting his academic performance and his family's background in [[Islamic scholarship]].

== Bibliography ==

* ''Does Islam Snatch Anything from Her?'' (2022)

== See also ==

* [[Women in Islam]]
* [[Islam in India]]
* [[List of Indian writers]]
* [[Anantnag district]]
* [[Jamia Hamdard]]
* [[Islamic sciences]]

== References ==

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== External links ==

* {{Instagram|furqandawoodi}}