Syed Mohammed Madni Ashraf often referred to as Shaykh al-Islām,[4][5] and Madni Miyan[6][7][8] (born on 27 August 1938 CE; 1 Rajab 1357 AH) is an Indian Islamic scholar,[9] theologian, spiritual leader[10] and author from Ashrafpur Kichhauchha, Uttar Pradesh, India.

[9] He is the founder of the Mohaddis-e-Azam Mission and Shaikhul Islam Trust.

[13][14][15] Tafseer-e-Ashrafi is a classical Sunni interpretation (tafsir) of the Qur'an, begun by amAshraf's father Mohaddise Azam E Hind and completed after his death by Ashraf in 2008.

[3] It is a popular exegesis of the Qur'an due to its simple style and conciseness.

[16][17] It is 10 volume in length, which was translated in Urdu and later in English.