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Akhtar Raza (Urduاختر رضا ; Devanagari: Hindi: अख़्तर रज़ा) is an Islamic jurist, and currently Grand Mufti of India. Mufti Akhtar Raza was born on 23 November 1943 (24 of Dhu al-Qi'dah 1362 Hijri), in the district of Saudagran in the city of Bareilly, India.^[1] The name given during his Aqeeqah was Muhammad.

He was also given the name Muhammad Ismail Raza.

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However, the name by which he is currently known is Akhtar Raza.^[2]

He has been ranked 26th in the list of Most Influential Muslims of the World by Royal Islamic Society of Jordan.^[3] Known for his Scholarship and Taqwa he has been adjudged as Leader of Ahle Sunnat Wal Jama'at in India.

He belongs to the HanafiMadhab of the Sunni denomination of Islam, which generally gives special respect to the Aulias (Muslim saints and holy men after Muhammad) and appreciates Sufism.

The Barelwis are opposed to many elements of the Deobandi sub-sect. Since India is a secular state, the government does not ap