Naseer Ijtehadi
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Syed Naseer Hussain (b. 1931) was the eldest son of Hakeem Syed Aqa bin Syed Ahmed Allama Hindi bin Syed Mohammad Ibrahim Shams Ullema bin Ayatollah Syed Mohammad Taqi bin Syed-ul-Ulma Syed Hussain Eleen bin Mujtahid-e-Awal-fil-Hind Shariyat-e-Madar-ul-Aqa Syed Dildar Ali Nasirabadi "Ghufran Maab".
He started his religious studies
from Nazmia College in Lucknow, India. He also went to Allahabad University
for Islamic studies
and passed numerous courses from Lahore Board of Education
. He had the Ijizat (certificates) from Ayatollah Uzma Syed Kazim and Ayatollah Syed Abul Qasim. Later he passed all the qualification of Mujtahid and was called Ijtehadi (A Mujtahid is an Islamic scholar, competent independently to interpret divine law
in practical situations using Ijtihad, or independent thought. In some, but not all, Islamic traditions, a Mujtahid can specialise in a branch of Sharia - economic or family law
for example. The qualifications for a mujtahid were set out by Abu’l Husayn al-Basri
(died 467 AH / 1083 CE ) in “al Mu’tamad fi Usul al-Fiqh” and accepted by later Sunni scholars, including al-Ghazali
.)
From his college days in Nazmia he used to participate in all speeches and debates and had won numerous prizes and awards. After he shifted to Lahore, Pakistan
he started to recite more and more Majalis, and pretty soon became very popular among intellectuals of all sects of Islam. Beside Urdu, he was also fluent in Arabic and Persian and used Ashar (poetry) and quotes from Arabic and Persian books too. He was very fond of Allama Iqbal and Ghalib and would use their verses pretty frequently. He also had a photographic memory
and would quote book's name, author name, page number, and paragraph of the book, so people could refer the books.
In 1971 he moved to Karachi and started reciting his Majalis at Markazi Imam Bargah at Liaqat-a-baad. People would come in as early as three hours to find space in the Imam Bargah and the rest would stand outside the Imam Bargah, sit in their parked car, and stand on the footpath, to listen to their beloved Alim on a loud speakers. Every Ashra (first 10 days of Muhharram) people used to pour in from all over, and pack roads with cars and people for about a quarter of a mile (from the Imam Bargah to Al Azam Square).
In 1997, he started reciting Sham-e-Ghariban Majalis on Pakistan Television (PTV- back then it was the only TV channel
) and did that from 1976 to 1989:
According to numerous intellectuals that every time they listen to these Majalis, they seem fresh, related to current affairs and they always discover something new. It seems like he had the blessings from Imams when he was preparing for these Majalis as they are timeless. After his Ali-Izm speech the famous Nara (slogan) started “Nagar, Nagar, Gali, Gali, Ali, Ali,Ali, Ali…”. Since he recited Sham-e-Ghariban for 13 years on Pakistan Television, he was also known as Zakir-e-Sham-e-Ghariban.
On February 3, 1990, Allama Syed Naseer Hussain Ijtehadi died of a massive heart attack
at the age 59. Innalillah, Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon. He left a wife, 3 daughters, and 2 sons.
Due to his ilm (knowledge) and control over Am-ur-Khas (mass), people in high position in Government respected him, but were afraid of his control over so many Muslims. Though they could not do much during his life, however after his death they deleted almost all of his Majalis from Pakistan Televisions(or they are hiding it), his books in library of Islamabad were stolen, and his book Nahaj-ul-Fashat was published under some other name. Thus a wealth of knowledge and research was wasted and a big loss for not only for the people of Pakistan, but Muslims all over the world.
Before his death he was able to complete a mosque, Imam Zain-ul-Abdeen mosque in Karachi, Pakistan
. He was buried in the border of the mosque. He was also working on Tafseer of Quran and had only finished first two Paras (Chapters). Also, he was working on Serat-e-Muhammad. After his death he was given Sitar-e-Imtiaz by Government of Pakistan
.
He started his religious studies
Religious studies
Religious studies is the academic field of multi-disciplinary, secular study of religious beliefs, behaviors, and institutions. It describes, compares, interprets, and explains religion, emphasizing systematic, historically based, and cross-cultural perspectives.While theology attempts to...
from Nazmia College in Lucknow, India. He also went to Allahabad University
Allahabad University
Allahabad University , is a premier Central University located in Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh, India. Its origins lie in the Muir Central College, named after Lt...
for Islamic studies
Islamic studies
In a Muslim context, Islamic studies can be an umbrella term for all virtually all of academia, both originally researched and as defined by the Islamization of knowledge...
and passed numerous courses from Lahore Board of Education
Board of education
A board of education or a school board or school committee is the title of the board of directors or board of trustees of a school, local school district or higher administrative level....
. He had the Ijizat (certificates) from Ayatollah Uzma Syed Kazim and Ayatollah Syed Abul Qasim. Later he passed all the qualification of Mujtahid and was called Ijtehadi (A Mujtahid is an Islamic scholar, competent independently to interpret divine law
Divine law
Divine law is any law that in the opinion of believers, comes directly from the will of God . Like natural law it is independent of the will of man, who cannot change it. However it may be revealed or not, so it may change in human perception in time through new revelation...
in practical situations using Ijtihad, or independent thought. In some, but not all, Islamic traditions, a Mujtahid can specialise in a branch of Sharia - economic or family law
Family law
Family law is an area of the law that deals with family-related issues and domestic relations including:*the nature of marriage, civil unions, and domestic partnerships;...
for example. The qualifications for a mujtahid were set out by Abu’l Husayn al-Basri
Abu’l Husayn al-Basri
Abu'l-Husayn al-Basri was a Mu'tazilite faqih . He wrote al-Mu'tamid fi usul l-fiqh, a major source of influence in the field of usul until Razi's Mahsul....
(died 467 AH / 1083 CE ) in “al Mu’tamad fi Usul al-Fiqh” and accepted by later Sunni scholars, including al-Ghazali
Al-Ghazali
Abu Hāmed Mohammad ibn Mohammad al-Ghazzālī , known as Algazel to the western medieval world, born and died in Tus, in the Khorasan province of Persia was a Persian Muslim theologian, jurist, philosopher, and mystic....
.)
From his college days in Nazmia he used to participate in all speeches and debates and had won numerous prizes and awards. After he shifted to Lahore, Pakistan
Lahore
Lahore is the capital of the Pakistani province of Punjab and the second largest city in the country. With a rich and fabulous history dating back to over a thousand years ago, Lahore is no doubt Pakistan's cultural capital. One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Lahore remains a...
he started to recite more and more Majalis, and pretty soon became very popular among intellectuals of all sects of Islam. Beside Urdu, he was also fluent in Arabic and Persian and used Ashar (poetry) and quotes from Arabic and Persian books too. He was very fond of Allama Iqbal and Ghalib and would use their verses pretty frequently. He also had a photographic memory
Eidetic memory
Eidetic , commonly referred to as photographic memory, is a medical term, popularly defined as the ability to recall images, sounds, or objects in memory with extreme precision and in abundant volume. The word eidetic, referring to extraordinarily detailed and vivid recall not limited to, but...
and would quote book's name, author name, page number, and paragraph of the book, so people could refer the books.
In 1971 he moved to Karachi and started reciting his Majalis at Markazi Imam Bargah at Liaqat-a-baad. People would come in as early as three hours to find space in the Imam Bargah and the rest would stand outside the Imam Bargah, sit in their parked car, and stand on the footpath, to listen to their beloved Alim on a loud speakers. Every Ashra (first 10 days of Muhharram) people used to pour in from all over, and pack roads with cars and people for about a quarter of a mile (from the Imam Bargah to Al Azam Square).
In 1997, he started reciting Sham-e-Ghariban Majalis on Pakistan Television (PTV- back then it was the only TV channel
Television channel
A television channel is a physical or virtual channel over which a television station or television network is distributed. For example, in North America, "channel 2" refers to the broadcast or cable band of 54 to 60 MHz, with carrier frequencies of 55.25 MHz for NTSC analog video and...
) and did that from 1976 to 1989:
- Ghazwat-a- Sariya -1977
- Maqsad-e-Risalat-1977
- Ali Izm -1978
- Aql aur Malokeet -1979
- Qanoon-E-Elahi-1980
- Nazam-e-Mustafa-1981
- Dua – 1982
- Quran – 1983
- Islam – 1984
- Raza-e-Elahi-1985
- Eman -1986
- Al-Ilm-1987
- Nabuwat-1988
- Aqeeda -1989
According to numerous intellectuals that every time they listen to these Majalis, they seem fresh, related to current affairs and they always discover something new. It seems like he had the blessings from Imams when he was preparing for these Majalis as they are timeless. After his Ali-Izm speech the famous Nara (slogan) started “Nagar, Nagar, Gali, Gali, Ali, Ali,Ali, Ali…”. Since he recited Sham-e-Ghariban for 13 years on Pakistan Television, he was also known as Zakir-e-Sham-e-Ghariban.
On February 3, 1990, Allama Syed Naseer Hussain Ijtehadi died of a massive heart attack
Myocardial infarction
Myocardial infarction or acute myocardial infarction , commonly known as a heart attack, results from the interruption of blood supply to a part of the heart, causing heart cells to die...
at the age 59. Innalillah, Wa Inna Ilayhi Rajioon. He left a wife, 3 daughters, and 2 sons.
Due to his ilm (knowledge) and control over Am-ur-Khas (mass), people in high position in Government respected him, but were afraid of his control over so many Muslims. Though they could not do much during his life, however after his death they deleted almost all of his Majalis from Pakistan Televisions(or they are hiding it), his books in library of Islamabad were stolen, and his book Nahaj-ul-Fashat was published under some other name. Thus a wealth of knowledge and research was wasted and a big loss for not only for the people of Pakistan, but Muslims all over the world.
Before his death he was able to complete a mosque, Imam Zain-ul-Abdeen mosque in Karachi, Pakistan
Karachi
Karachi is the largest city, main seaport and the main financial centre of Pakistan, as well as the capital of the province of Sindh. The city has an estimated population of 13 to 15 million, while the total metropolitan area has a population of over 18 million...
. He was buried in the border of the mosque. He was also working on Tafseer of Quran and had only finished first two Paras (Chapters). Also, he was working on Serat-e-Muhammad. After his death he was given Sitar-e-Imtiaz by Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
.
External links
- http://www.Ijtehadi.com