Jaleel Ahmad (1941 – 30 November 1996) was an Indian Islamic scholar, educator, and politician from Nagina, Bijnor district. He played a key role in establishing religious institutions and promoting education within his community.[1]
Jaleel Ahmad | |
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| Born | Jaleel Ahmad 1941 Nagina, Bijnor district, United Provinces, British India |
| Died | 30 November 1996 (aged 54–55) Nagina, Bijnor District, Uttar Pradesh, India |
| Resting place | Pahari Darwaza Cemetery, Nagina |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Alma mater | Darul Uloom Deoband |
| Occupation(s) | Islamic scholar, politician |
| Known for | Religious services, politics, educational activities |
| Office | Member of the Legislative Assembly, Uttar Pradesh |
| Term | 1977–1980 |
| Father | Qari Ahmad Hasan |
Early life and education
editJaleel Ahmad was born in 1941 in Nagina, Bijnor district.[2] He received his early education from his father, Qari Ahmad Hasan. After completing his secondary studies, he joined Darul Uloom Deoband, where he specialized in Islamic jurisprudence and earned his degree of completion. His profound understanding of jurisprudence and exceptional memorization skills symbolized his scholarly excellence.[3]
Career
editAhmad established Jamia Arabia Rashidiya, Phulwaad, a prominent Islamic seminary, which flourished under his supervision, offering advanced education up to Daura-e-Hadith (the final year of the Dars-e-Nizami curriculum).[3] He also managed Madrasa Tajweed-ul-Quran, which was initially established to provide Quranic education to visually impaired students. It now also accommodates non-visually impaired students.[2]
He served as a member of the Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind, the city Qazi of Nagina, and the custodian of the Eidgah (prayer ground). Additionally, he worked as the General Secretary of his district's Jamiat for one term. He worked to expand religious education and contributed to the welfare of the Muslim community.[3][2]
Political career
editAhmad actively participated in politics. In 1977, he was elected as a Member of the Legislative Assembly (MLA) from the Afzalgarh constituency on a Janata Party ticket,[4] securing 118,885 votes.[5] During his tenure, he promoted various developmental projects in his constituency.[3][2]
Later, he became the district president of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) and played a significant role in strengthening the party in Bijnor district.[2] According to the Election Commission of India's 1990 report, he contested the 1989 parliamentary elections from the Amroha constituency on a BSP ticket and secured 86,630 votes,[6][7] but did not win.[8] It is documented that due to differences with Mayawati, he left the BSP and joined the Indian National Congress (INC) through N. D. Tiwari.[2]
Positions
editAhmad was associated with several social and educational institutions. He served as a member of the Waqf Board, the Municipal Committee, and the District Jail Committee, working for prisoners' welfare and addressing their concerns during jail visits.[2]
Death
editAhmad died on November 30, 1996, at the age of 55 and was buried the next day in the premises of Jamia Rashidiya. His funeral was attended by a large number of people. After his death, his son, Khaleeq Ahmad, took over the leadership of Jamia Rashidiya and continued to advance the institution.[3][2]
References
edit- ^ Siddiqui, Furqan Ahmad (1991). "Mufti Jaleel Ahmad Ansari". Zila Bijnor Ke Jawahar (in Urdu). Delhi: Majlis-e-Ishaat-e-Adab. p. 202 – via Rekhta (website).
- ^ a b c d e f g h Shaikh, Ma’az (23 November 2024). "Mufti Jaleel Ahmad: A Trailblazing Personality". Deoband Online. Archived from the original on 24 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ a b c d e Qasmi, Muhammad Qamar Alam (January 2021). "Mufti Jaleel Ahmad Sahib, Muhtamim Jamia Rashidiya Phulwaad". Hayat Wa Khidmat Hazrat Al-Haj Qari Shafeeq Ahmad Sahib, Bani Wa Muhtamim Madrasa Faiz-ul-Quran Nagina (in Urdu). Nagina, Bijnor: Publication Department, Madrasa Faiz-ul-Quran. pp. 203–204.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Election, 1977 to the Legislative Assembly of Uttar Pradesh. Election Commission of India. p. 4. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "1977 Vidhan Sabha / Assembly election results Uttar Pradesh [1947–1999]". IndiaVotes. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ Statistical Report on General Elections, 1989 to the Ninth Lok Sabha (PDF). Vol. 1 (First ed.). Nirvachan Sadan, Ashoka Road, New Delhi: Election Commission of India. 1990. p. 256.
- ^ "IndiaVotes PC: Amroha 1989". IndiaVotes. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.
- ^ "Jaleel Ahmad: Political Career". Election Fate. Archived from the original on 23 November 2024. Retrieved 23 November 2024.