Ahmad Afandi Abdulaev

Ahmad Afandi Abdulaev (, ; b. 15 September 1959, Upper Inkho, Gumbetovsky district) — is a Russian Mufti. He serves as Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Muslims of Dagestan, Sheikh of Naqshbandi and Shazali Tariqas, one of the spiritual leaders of Dagestani Muslims.
Early life.
Ahmad Haji Afandi Abdulaev was born on September 15, 1959 in the Dagestan Autonomous Soviet Socialist Republic, in the village of Inkho, Gumbetovsky District. From his earliest years, Ahmad Haji studied Arabic and Islam. His family practiced devotion to faith, even during Soviet times, when believers were persecuted. His relatives took care of their faith and raised their children according to Islamic precepts. Ahmad Haji is the grandson of the famous Sufi sheikh of Naqshbandi and Shazali Tariqas Abdulhamid-Afandi.
Career.
In 1991, Ahmad-Haji became the Imam of a mosque in Kizilyurt district. In 1992 he began teaching at the Islamic Institute in Kizilyurt, where he served as Rector. In 1998, at the Council of the Alims of Dagestan, Abdulaev was unanimously elected as Mufti and Chairman of the Spiritual Administration of Dagestani Muslims.
In 2010, he received the Spiritual Mentor ijazah from Said Afandi al-Chirkawi, but he did not take up instructing Murids. After Said Afandi's death, his successor Abduljalil-Afandi made an order (amr) to Ahmad Abdulaev to instruct the Murids.
In 2013, the Mufti received the honorary status of Guardian of the Holy Relics of the Prophet Muhammad, and also the relics themselves, including the blessed hair of the Prophet.
Bibliography.
In 2015, his book "The Virtues of the Righteous" was published in Arabic, its translations in Avar, Russian and Tajik languages were published subsequently. By the end of 2015, total circulation exceeded 200,000 copies. Based on the book a series of video lessons, as well as audio book followed its release.
External links.
The Virtues of the Righteous (in Arabic) 