Shadab Raza Siddiqui, son of Ahmad Javed Siddiqui (Javed Gondvi), hails from Hayatganj, Gonda, Uttar Pradesh. At present, he resides in Faizullahganj, Lucknow.
He belongs to a distinguished family of scholars and literary figures. His early education was nurtured under the guidance of his revered grandfather, Allama Sufi Abdul Wahid Sahib Madd Zilluhul Aali, a luminary in the art of na‘at-go’i (praise poetry for the Prophet). His father, Ahmad Javed Siddiqui, is also an internationally renowned na‘atiya poet. Growing up in this deeply literary and spiritual environment, Shadab Raza Siddiqui imbibed a natural love for poetry and literature, a passion that would later manifest vividly in his poetic expressions.
The pursuit of higher education necessitated his separation from the revered company of his grandfather. However, his academic aspirations remained undeterred. In 2014, he earned a degree in Persian language from Jamia Ghausia Arabi College, along with the traditional Maulana certification. Since 2015, he has been serving in the Chief Minister’s Secretariat of the Uttar Pradesh Government.
Poetry, particularly na‘atiya poetry, has been an integral part of his creative journey since the beginning. His first na‘at couplet, penned in 2011, marked the inception of his poetic expression:
Yaqeen hai meri lahad mein Huzoor aayenge
Isiliye hai tamanna ki jald mar jaoon
This unwavering devotion and love for the Prophet became the defining essence of his poetry. Shadab Raza Siddiqui’s verse is characterized by intellectual depth and emotional intensity, establishing him as a prominent voice among the new generation of Urdu poets.