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Habib-ur-Rehman Ludhianvi
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| Born | Habib-ur-Rehman 3 July 1892 Ludhiana, Punjab, India |
| Died | 2 September 1956 (aged 64) |
| Occupation | Political and religious leader |
| Nationality | British India and India |
Habib-ur-Rehman Ludhianvi (born July 3, 1892 – died September 2, 1956) was an important leader in India. He helped start a group called Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam. This group worked to end British rule in India.
Habib-ur-Rehman came from the Arain family. His great-grandfather, Shah Abdul Qadir Ludhianvi, was a brave freedom fighter. He fought against the British during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Life Story of Habib-ur-Rehman
His Family's History
Habib-ur-Rehman Ludhianvi's grandfather, Shah Abdul Qadir Ludhianvi, was a hero. He led a fight against the British East India Company in 1857. He was one of the first people in Punjab to stand up against them.
He gathered a strong group of fighters. This group included Muslims, Hindus, and Sikhs. They successfully pushed the British out of Ludhiana and Panipat. After that, he went to Delhi to help the Mughal emperor Bahadur Shah Zafar. He bravely gave his life fighting in Delhi in 1857.
Habib-ur-Rehman Ludhianvi was born on July 3, 1892, in Ludhiana, which was then part of British India. He married Bibi Shafatunnisa, who was the daughter of Abdul Aziz.
Early Life and Political Work
Ludhianvi was one of the people who founded Majlis-e-Ahrar-ul-Islam. This was a nationalist movement. Its main goal was to end British rule in India.
When India was divided and independence of Pakistan happened on August 14, 1947, he made a big choice. He decided to stay in East Punjab, India. He wanted to represent the many Muslims who remained there. He believed these Muslims should not be left alone.
Today, Ludhiana is a big industrial city in Punjab, India. Many working Muslims from places like Uttar Pradesh and Bihar come there to find jobs.
See also
- List of Deobandis
