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Hafiz Idriz Idrizi (November 15, 1936 – November 17, 2005) was a respected Albanian Islamic scholar, Quranic teacher, and religious leader from Skopje, North Macedonia. He is known for his lifelong commitment to Islam, his Quranic teachings and his significant contributions to the Muslim community in the Balkans

Hafiz Idriz Idrizi
TitleHafiz • Imam
Personal life
Born (1936-11-15) November 15, 1936 (age 88)
Skopje, Kingdom of Yugoslavia
NationalityMacedonian
Home townSkopje
Parent(s)Hafiz Ibrahim Efendi, Fikrije Hanim
Main interest(s)Quranic Studies, Aqidah, Kalam (Islamic theology), Fiqh (Islamic jurisprudence), Hadith studies, Shari'a (Islamic law), Ottoman literature
OccupationImam, Alim, Islamic Teacher
Religious life
ReligionIslam
DenominationSunni
JurisprudenceHanafi
CreedMaturidi
Muslim leader
Influenced by
  • Hafiz Ibrahim Efendi, Mehmet Efendi
Influenced
  • Adnan Ismaili

Biography

Hafiz Idriz was born in Skopje, North Macedonia, to Hafiz Ibrahim Efendi and Fikrije Hanım. Raised in a devout Albanian Muslim family, he memorized the Quran at a young age, earning the title of "Hafiz".

He was one of the last scholars in the Balkans trained in the Ottoman Islamic tradition. This tradition emphasized rigorous study of the Quran, Islamic jurisprudence, theology, and the Prophetic traditions, all grounded in mastery of the Arabic and Ottoman Turkish languages. Through this, he gained access to a wealth of classical Islamic scholarship and ensured its preservation for future generations.

Career

Hafiz Idrizi dedicated over 50 years to religious service. He served as an imam, educator, and religious leader, primarily at Mustafa Pasha Mosque and Dukancik Mosque in Skopje. His sermons and teachings, marked by deep religious insight and intellectual rigor, inspired generations of Muslims in the region.

As a scholar of the Ottoman Islamic scholarly tradition, Hafiz Idrizi upheld its rich legacy, which combined linguistic expertise, theological depth, and spiritual guidance. His knowledge of Arabic and Ottoman Turkish allowed him to study and teach from classical Islamic texts with precision. He worked tirelessly to preserve this intellectual heritage at a time when Islamic education faced significant challenges in the Balkans.

In addition to his duties as an imam, he mentored numerous Quranic students and fostered the development of future alims.

Death and Legacy

Hafiz Idrizi passed away on November 17, 2005, in Skopje.

He is remembered as a key figure in the preservation of Traditional Islamic scholarship and as a bridge between the classical Islamic tradition and the needs of the modern Muslim community in the Balkans.

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