Jaipur: The Alami Rabita Adab Islami organized a three-day seminar (November 15–17) at Jamea-Tul-Hidaya, Jaipur, to honor the life and contributions of its founder, Maulana Shah Abdur Rahim Mujaddidi (1920–1994). Established in 1976, Jamea-Tul-Hidaya embodies Maulana Mujaddidi’s vision of integrating Islamic and modern education to address the Muslim community’s challenges in India.
Over 100 scholars from India and abroad presented papers on Maulana Mujaddidi’s contributions. They highlighted his relentless efforts in founding the institution, inspired by 25 years of discussions with leading Islamic scholars like Maulana Syed Abul Hasan Ali Nadvi. Speakers underscored his dedication to bridging educational, economic, and political gaps while preserving Islamic values.
Legacy and Vision
Maulana Mujaddidi hailed from a distinguished lineage of Rohilla Pathans and was deeply influenced by his grandfather, Maulana Shah Hidayat Ali, a renowned scholar and Sufi. Hidayat Ali envisioned an educational system blending religious and secular knowledge to benefit both worlds. After his grandfather’s death, Maulana Mujaddidi carried forward this mission, introducing innovative curricula at Jamea-Tul-Hidaya to produce graduates equipped for modern challenges.
Jamea-Tul-Hidaya was conceived as a comprehensive institution featuring educational facilities, a hospital, a mosque, and community infrastructure. Operational since 1986, the campus symbolizes Maulana Mujaddidi’s vision of holistic development for the Muslim community.
Seminar Sessions and Acknowledgments
The seminar featured five sessions and included the release of several books. Speakers like Maulana Bilal Hasni (Nazim-e-Ala, Nadwat-ul-Ulama), Maulana Fazlur Rahim Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, Prof. Waseem Akhtar, and Dr. Saeed Faizi (UK) emphasized the significance of blending religious and modern education.
Rabita Secretary Maulana Umair Siddique presented an overview of the organization’s activities since its establishment in 1984. The event concluded with reflections on Maulana Mujaddidi’s enduring legacy as a scholar, reformer, and advocate of education, embodying the essence of Sufism, Shariah, and community service.
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