From a young age, Fyzie resolved to become the voice of the voiceless. Though trained as an AYUSH doctor, he is much more than a healer of bodies—he is a reformer, writer, translator, and fearless advocate for social change.

His mission: uplifting millions of Indian Muslims who face layered discrimination—both from society at large and within their own religious community. Successive governments have largely ignored their plight, but Dr. Fyzie has refused to stay silent.

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Born into a Pasmanda family in Ballia district, Uttar Pradesh, Dr. Fyzie’s journey began in poverty. His father, Anwar Ali, was a village schoolteacher, and his early education took place on a jute sack spread over dusty village streets. His mother, Nadira Khatun, sold her jewelry to support his education. Her sacrifice, love, and unwavering belief in him became his greatest source of strength.

Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed Fyzie with his school teacher in Ballia

Despite the odds, Fyzie completed his schooling in Mohammadabad, Ghazipur, facing financial and societal hurdles every step of the way. But with hard work, determination, and his mother’s dreams fueling him, he persevered.

Today, Dr. Fyzie is not just a respected doctor, but one of the country’s most influential voices for Pasmanda rights. His activism extends beyond caste issues—he has been a vocal supporter of gender justice within the Muslim community.

He backed the ban on triple talaq, calling it a necessary step for Muslim women’s empowerment, and has long championed education and self-reliance for women as the foundation for social progress.

Dr Fyzie with a friend in Ballia

He also supported the Uniform Civil Code (UCC), arguing that a common set of laws for all citizens, regardless of religion, is essential for true equality—particularly for underprivileged groups.

In 2025, when the Waqf Amendment Act was passed, Dr. Fyzie hailed it as a “historic opportunity” for Pasmanda to gain representation and voice on Waqf Boards—a space previously dominated by the elite.

For his bold stands, he has received threats and faced intense backlash. Yet he remains undeterred. Despite his mother’s concerns for his safety, Dr. Fyzie believes that truth-telling is the essence of leadership. For him, social service isn’t a choice—it’s his duty.

Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed Fyzie in his office

As a writer, Dr. Fyzie’s thought-provoking columns appear in leading newspapers and magazines. His views are regularly featured on national news platforms. He not only identifies social problems but also offers practical solutions.

Currently, he is working on a book chronicling the struggles, present conditions, and future hopes of the Pasmanda community—a work he hopes will inspire generations to come.

Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed Fyzie’s life is a testament to the power of a single, determined individual. He has shown that change does not always require mass movements—sometimes, it begins with one person refusing to accept injustice.

Dr. Faiyaz Ahmed Fyzie at Brighu Rishi's ashram in Ballia

He has connected the Pasmanda community to the national mainstream and given them the tools to demand self-respect and equal rights.

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His journey is proof that true social service is about empowering the most marginalized and ensuring that even the weakest citizen has an equal stake in society.