Ansari - Meaning, People, Religion, Origin, Caste, Tribes & History

Who are Ansari

Ansari is an arabic word which the means 'Those Who Support'. ansar originated from the medinan people who assisted the prophet mohammed as he moved from Mecca to Medina.
The ansaris now reside in most countries of south asia with large populations in india, pakistan, bangladesh and nepal. in north india, the community are known as ansari or sheikh, while in maharashtra the community are known as momin or saudagar.
The ansaris of north india are mainly a landlord community and they have always been connected with the textile work.
After the independence of pakistan in 1947, many members of the momin ansari community migrated to pakistan and settled mainly in the sindh province.

Ansari Caste

Ansari comes under in obc caste in many indian states. the ansaris are muslims of the sunni sect. historically, the community produced the sage, scholars and philosopher. the ansari are an urdu-speaking community, although the ansari clan of gujarat have gujarati as their mother tongue.

Femous People of the Ansari Community

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Ques 1.: Who is known as Ansari?
Ans.: Ansari is an arabic word which the means 'Those Who Support'. ansar originated from the medinan people who assisted the prophet mohammed as he moved from Mecca to Medina.

Ques 2.: What does the surname Ansari mean?
Ans.: People from ansaris community and they are sunni muslims.

Ques 3.: Is Ansari is OBC or general?
Ans.: Ansari are comes under other backward class according to indian caste reservation.

Ques 4.: What is last name for Ansari?
Ans.: Last name for Ansari are based on Islam.

Ques 5.: In which state Ansari population is more?
Ans.: The Ansari population are found in Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Bihar, Gujarat, Maharashtra (India) as well Sindh (Pakistan).

Ques 6.: What is the population of Ansari?
Ans.: Most of Ansari community live in Central India, Sindh (Pakistan). total population of Ansari is 0.3 Million approximately.

Ques 7.: what is other names for Ansari?
Ans.: Ansari are also known as saudagar, Momin-Ansari, Julaha, Asar.

Ques 8.: what is the meaning of Ansari?
Ans.: Ansari is an arabic word which the means 'Those Who Support'.

Ques 9.: Who are famous Ansari?
Ans.: List of Famous Personalities of Ansari community.
Aziz Ansari - American Actor, Comedian
Mohammad Hamid Ansari - 12th Vice President of India
Bushra Ansari - Pakistani Actress
Anousheh Ansari - Co-Founder of Prodea Systems
Mariam Ansari - Pakistani Actress
Abbas Ansari - Indian Shooter.

Ques 10.: Is Ansari a Julaha?
Ans.: Julaha Community belong to both Hindu and Muslim. a number of the Muslim Julaha later changed their group name to terms such as Ansari.

Ques 11.: Is Ansari same as Ansar?
Ans.: Ansari is one muslim Sunni community where Ansar is one of muslim people name.