Abrarul Haq Haqqi facts for kids

Abrarul Haq Haqqi (born December 20, 1920 – died May 17, 2006) was an important Indian Muslim scholar. He was known for starting a school called Ashraful Madaris in Hardoi, India. He was also a student of a famous teacher named Ashraf Ali Thanwi.

About Abrarul Haq Haqqi

His Early Life and Education

Abrarul Haq Haqqi was born on December 20, 1920, in a place called Hardoi. This area was part of British India at the time. He went to a religious school named Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur and finished his studies there.

His Teaching Career

After he graduated, Haqqi became a teacher at Mazahir Uloom Saharanpur. Later, he taught at another school called Jami-ul-Uloom Kanpur in Kanpur for two years. His teacher, Ashraf Ali Thanwi, suggested he teach at Madrasa Islamia Fatehpur, where he stayed for another two years.

Starting Ashraful Madaris

In 1942, Haqqi started his own school. It was called Ashraful Madaris and was located in Hardoi. He started this school also because his teacher, Ashraf Ali Thanwi, suggested it. Haqqi was also a spiritual guide, and he had many students who followed his teachings. He guided 103 of these students.

His Passing

Abrarul Haq Haqqi passed away on May 17, 2006.

His Lasting Impact

Academic Recognition

A student named Ateequr Rahman Qasmi wrote a special research paper about Haqqi. This paper was for a high-level degree at Aligarh Muslim University (AMU). It was called Maulana Abrarul Haq: Life and Works. This shows how important Haqqi's life and work were.

Family Connection

His brother, Syed Anwarul Haq Haqqi, was also a respected scholar. He led the Political Science department at Aligarh Muslim University for twenty years.

See Also

• List of Deobandis