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Ishaq Faridi

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Mawlānā
Mohammad Ishaq Faridi
মুহাম্মদ ইসহাক ফরিদী
Born
Mohammad Ishaq

(1957-06-05)5 June 1957
Gazaria, Munshiganj
Died5 June 2005(2005-06-05) (aged 48)
Comilla
Cause of deathcar accident
Alma mater
Known forPromoting the use of the Bengali language in Qawmi madrasas
Political party
Children7
Parents
  • Abdus Salam Shikdar (father)
  • Sakina Begum (mother)
Personal life
NationalityBangladeshi
Main interest(s)Bengali language
Religious life
DenominationSunni
SchoolHanafi
MovementDeobandi
Senior posting
Teacher
Disciple of

Ishaq Faridi (5 June 1957 – 5 June 2005) was a late 20th-century Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, author, and politician known for promoting the use of the Bengali language in Qawmi madrasas.[1] He held the position of Director and Sheikh al-Hadith at Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an. He was also associated with political and religious groups such as Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh, and Islami Oikya Jote.

Early background

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Mohammad Ishaq was born on 5 June 1957 into the Shikdar family of Hoglakandi village, located in Gazaria Upazila of Munshiganj District, Bangladesh.[2] His parents were Abdus Salam Shikdar and Sakina Begum. He was their only child, born eighteen years after their marriage. He was named 'Ishaq' by the local mosque imam, Akbar Ali, in reference to the Qur'anic figure of the same name.[3] The surname 'Faridi' was later added, taken from the name of one of his teachers, Farid Uddin Masood.[4] Faridi began his religious education under Akbar Ali at the local mosque. After Akbar Ali's departure, he continued memorizing the Quran under his successor, Abdul Hamid. During this time, he also attended Hoglakandi Government Primary School.[5]

He continued his studies at several madrasas, including Jamia Arabia Darul Uloom in Deobhog, Narayanganj, followed by Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania in Jatrabari and Jamia Arabia Imdadul Uloom in Faridabad, Dhaka.[6] At Jamia Arabia Imdadul Uloom, he appeared in the central board examination of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh and achieved second place at the higher secondary level.[7] He later enrolled at Jamia Sharyeah Malibagh, where he was among the first group of students in the newly introduced Dawra-e-Hadith program.[8] During this period, he studied Sahih al-Bukhari under Qazi Mu'tasim Billah.[7] He also received authorization to narrate Hadith texts from Abdul Haq Azmi of Darul Uloom Deoband.[9] His other teachers included Nur Hossain Qasmi, Farid Uddin Masood, and Ubaidullah Faruk.[10]

Work and positions

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Faridi began his career in 1984 as a teacher at Jamea Arabia Qasemul Uloom in Comilla.[2] After four years, he founded Madinatul Uloom Sirajia, a religious institution in Kauniakandi village, Gazaria Upazila.[11] Following a brief period of teaching and administration there, he joined Jamia Deenia Shamsul Uloom in Dhaka as a teacher and also served as the imam and khatib at Jhil Mosque in Shahjahanpur.[2] In 1989, he accepted a position as a Muhaddith at Jamia Madania Baridhara Dhaka, and two years later was appointed Director and Sheikh al-Hadith at Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an in Dhaka, where he also served as the khatib of the adjacent Masjid-e-Nur.[2]

In addition to his academic roles, Faridi was involved in various social and political organizations. In 1976, he co-founded the Islami Chhatra Oikya Parishad to encourage student unity within the Qawmi madrasa community.[12] He was affiliated with Islami Chhatra Samaj, the student wing of the Nizam-e-Islam Party,[13] and joined the Tanzim-e-Ahlus Sunnah Parishad, established by Muhammad Wakkas, in 1984. In 1998, he became associated with the Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon.[12] He later served as assistant secretary of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh and was a central leader of the Islami Oikya Jote.[13] In 2001, he was appointed joint general secretary of the Islamic Law Implementation Committee and held a leadership role in the Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Andolon Parishad Bangladesh.[12] During his student years, he participated in the literary group Lajnatut Talaba and served as joint general secretary of Islahi Muslimin, a welfare organization led by Asad Madani. He also established the Hefazat-e-Muslimeen Parishad in his native Gazaria Upazila.[14]

Authored works

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Faridi authored numerous works, starting with Qurbani: Itihas o Masail (1986) and ending with Quran Sunnahar Aloke Ihsan Tasawwuf o Atmashuddhi (2005).[15] His writings cover diverse topics such as Islamic jurisprudence, theology, social issues, and history. His original books include Batil Yuge Yuge (1990), Nabi Premer Amar Kahini (June 1995), Ujjal Ekti Nakshatra (September 1988), Islame Bibah-Shadi (August 1992), Jihad-er Marmakotha (1992), Quran Sunnah o Juktir Aloke Islami Aqida (1995), Sud: Ekti Arthonaitik Abhishap (1995), Azadi Andoloner Bir Senani Maulana Ubaydullah Sindhi (1992), Ismat-e Ambiya (Urdu, 1993), Cinema-r Kufol (1993), Dawat Poddhoti o Da'er Gunaboli (1996), Khilafat o Islamer Rajnaitik Darshan (1996), Qawmi Madrasa Ki o Keno (1997), Namaz o Joruri Masail, Khatme Nabuwwat o Qadiani Somprodai, Kusongskarer Berajale Muslim Ummah, Masnun Dua, Quran Sunnah o Juktir Aloke Janmoniyontron, Islam: Rashtra o Rajniti (1999), Islam: Arthoniti o Banking Byabostha (2000), Al Quraner Aloke Tritvobad, Bible Ki Asmani Kitab?, Shaykhul Islam Hazrat Madani: Jibon o Songram (1998), Fatawa o Masail (Volumes 1–6, partial, June 2001), Islamer Drishtite Mad Juwa Lottery (1999), Bishwashanti Protisthay Islam (2005), and Quran Sunnahar Aloke Ihsan Tasawwuf o Atmashuddhi (2005).[16]

In addition to original works, Faridi translated many Islamic texts, often published by the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh.[17] These include Islami Jibon (1994), Bukhari Sharif (partial, 1991), Tafsire Tabari (partial, 1990–2000), Al Hidaya (partial, December 2001), Fatawaye Alamgiri (1999), Ashraful Hidaya (partial, 2004), Muslim Sharif (1994), Nadratun Naeem (partial, 2005), Ilaws Sunan (2005), Jibon Gothone Al Quraner Shikkha (2005), and Tafsire Ibn Abbas (partial, November 2000).[18]

Later Years

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Faridi was a disciple of Asad Madani and received Khilafat and Ijazah (spiritual authorization) from Jamir Uddin Nanupuri in 1994.[11] On 5 June 2005, he died in a road accident in Comilla while traveling to visit Nanupuri.[19] His funeral prayer was held the following day at the compound of Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an, led by Qazi Mu'tasim Billah.[9] He was buried near Madinatul Uloom Sirajia in Kauniakandi, Munshiganj. He was survived by one son and six daughters.[20]

Later in 2005, a biographical publication documenting his life and activities was released by Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an.[21] On 8 June 2024, the media outlet 'Our Islam' organized an event titled 'Thinker Research Week 2024,' which focused on his scholarly legacy.[22]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Ullah, Mohammad Ahsan (2021). Study of Hadith in Bengali Language (1952-2015) (in Bengali). Bangladesh: University of Dhaka. p. 377. Archived from the original on 6 April 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d Musa, Muhammad (2006). "Ishaq Faridi". Encyclopedia of Islam (in Bengali) (2nd ed.). Dhaka: Islamic Foundation Bangladesh. p. 692. ISBN 984-06-1102-0
  3. ^ Ashraf, Jobair Ahmad (2021). Smoronio Monishi (in Bengali). Bangla Bazar: Cetana Publications. p. 191. ISBN 978-984-34-8904-3.
  4. ^ "A thirty-year journey with Allama Ishaq Faridi". Our Islam. 10 June 2024.
  5. ^ Ashraf 2021, p. 192.
  6. ^ Islam, SM Aminul (2016). Islam, Samar (ed.). Hundreds of Bengali Ulama: A Biographical Compendium (in Bengali) (2nd ed.). Bangla Bazar: BhoiGhor. p. 390. ISBN 9847016800481
  7. ^ a b Ashraf 2021, p. 193.
  8. ^ Qasmi, Mazharul Islam Osman (2015). Student life of 100 famous Ulama-Mashaykhs (in Bengali) (3rd ed.). Bangla Bazar: Bud Comprint and Publications. p. 229. ISBN 98483916605
  9. ^ a b Ashraf 2021, p. 197.
  10. ^ Ullah 2021, p. 403.
  11. ^ a b Ashraf 2021, p. 194.
  12. ^ a b c Hafizuddin, Mufti (2022). Amar Dekha Akabir: Jibon Alochona (in Bengali). Dhaka-1219: Maktabaye Fidaye Millat. p. 475.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  13. ^ a b "Allama Ishaq Faridi (R.A.): A Conqueror of Death and a Great Man". Our Islam. 22 September 2018. Archived from the original on 6 February 2019. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  14. ^ Muhammad Sayem, Abu Saeed (4 February 2022). "The Model Life of Allama Ishaq Faridi". Daily Amar Barta. p. 3.
  15. ^ Rahman, Muhammad Habibur (2009). We are their successors (in Bengali) (2nd ed.). Mirpur–12, Dhaka: Al-Kawsar Publication. p. 411.{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: location (link)
  16. ^ Ashraf 2021, p. 195–196.
  17. ^ Harun, Mizan (2018). Rijal sanau al-tarikh wa khadamu al-Islam wa al-ilm fi Bangladesh lil-Shamilah (in Arabic). Dhaka: Darul Bayan. p. 419. Archived from the original on 12 March 2023. Retrieved 9 June 2025.
  18. ^ Ashraf 2021, p. 196–197.
  19. ^ Qadir, Masudul (11 November 2020). "The Literary Brilliance of Ishaq Faridi". Daily Amar Barta. p. 4.
  20. ^ Ashraf 2021, p. 198.
  21. ^ Allama Ishaq Faridi (Rah.) Smarak Grantha (in Bengali). Dhaka: Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an. 2005.
  22. ^ "Research Week Honoring Allama Ishaq Faridi (r.a.)". Our Islam. 7 June 2024.
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