Hakeem Muhammad Saeed facts for kids
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حکیم محمد سعید
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| 20th Governor of Sindh | |
| In office 19 July 1993 – 23 January 1994 |
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| President | Farooq Leghari |
| Prime Minister | Benazir Bhutto |
| Preceded by | Mahmoud Haroon |
| Succeeded by | Mahmoud Haroon |
| President of the Hamdard Foundation | |
| In office 23 October 1969 – 17 October 1998 Serving with Sadia Rashid
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Sadia Rashid (daughter) |
| In office 14 August 1948 – 17 October 1998 |
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| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Ahsan Qadir Shafiq |
| Vice-Chancellor of Hamdard University | |
| In office 14 August 1948 – 17 October 1998 |
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| Chancellor | Mahmoud Haroon |
| Preceded by | Office created |
| Succeeded by | Nasim Ahmad Khan |
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Hakeem Muhammed Saeed
9 January 1920 New Delhi, British India |
| Died | 17 October 1998 (aged 78) Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan |
| Resting place | Madinat-Al-Hikmah, Karachi |
| Citizenship | British subject (1920–1948) Pakistani (1948–1998) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Political party | Independent |
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Naimat Begum
(m. 1945; died 1981) |
| Children | Sadia Rashid (daughter) |
| Relatives | Hakim Abdul Hameed (brother) |
| Alma mater | University of Delhi Ankara University |
| Occupation | Philanthropist, scholar, physician |
| Profession | Medical researcher |
| Known for | Founder of Hamdard Foundation |
| Awards | Nishan-e-Imtiaz Award in (2002) Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award in 1966 |
Hakeem Muhammad Saeed (Urdu: حکیم محمد سعید; born January 9, 1920 – died October 17, 1998) was a famous Pakistani medical researcher, scholar, and someone who loved to help others (a philanthropist). He was known for his work in Eastern medicine. From July 19, 1993, to January 23, 1994, he served as the governor of Sindh Province in Pakistan.
Hakeem Saeed started the Hamdard Foundation in 1948. This foundation became very well-known for its herbal medical products across Pakistan. He wrote or put together about 200 books on many different topics. These included medicine, science, health, and even travel stories. In 1981, he also helped create the World Cultural Council, which is a group that promotes culture and education worldwide.
Sadly, Hakeem Saeed was murdered on October 17, 1998. This happened while he was on his way to a medical lab in Karachi. His death was a great loss to Pakistan.
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Early Life and Amazing Career
Hakeem Muhammad Saeed was born in Delhi, which was part of the British Indian Empire at the time, in 1920. His family was well-educated and had a long history in the herbal medicine business. They had started the Hamdard Waqf Laboratories in India before Pakistan became independent. Today, this is one of the biggest makers of Unani medicines in the world.
Young Hakeem went to a local school where he learned many languages. He studied Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and English. He also studied the Quran. When he was 18, Hakeem went to the University of Delhi in 1938. There, he earned degrees in pharmacy and medicinal chemistry. After college, he joined Hamdard Waqf Laboratories as a junior researcher. He helped check the quality of herbs and create new medicines. In 1945, he earned his master's degree in pharmacy.
After Pakistan became independent in 1947, Hakeem Saeed moved to Karachi, Sindh Province, with his wife and daughter. He then started Hamdard Laboratories in Pakistan. He was its first leader until he passed away in 1998. In 1952, Hakeem Saeed traveled to Turkey. He earned a PhD in pharmacy from Ankara University. After that, he came back to Pakistan to focus on medical research.
His Contributions to Knowledge
After settling in Pakistan, Hakeem Saeed continued his medical practice. He also kept researching Eastern medicine. He played a big part in encouraging medical research in Pakistan. In 1953, he became a professor of pharmacy at Sindh University. He taught classes on organic chemistry.
Hakeem Saeed was a strong supporter of Eastern medicine. He believed it was very important. He wrote many articles and organized meetings to promote it. He even convinced the government to make Eastern medicine legal.
In 1985, Hakeem Mohammed Saeed founded Hamdard University. He was the first leader (Vice-Chancellor) and a professor there.
One of his greatest achievements was creating Madinat-al-Hikmah in Karachi. This is a huge campus that includes Hamdard University. It has many different colleges and schools, like those for medicine, dentistry, and herbal sciences. It also has a big library called Bait-al-Hikmah. This library is one of the largest and best in Pakistan.
Saeed wrote, edited, or put together over 200 books and journals. These were in Urdu and English. They covered topics like Islam, education, science, medicine, and health. He also wrote travel stories about the countries he visited. He even wrote books especially for young people and children! He edited several journals, including Hamdard Islamicus and Hamdard Naunehal, which was a magazine for young readers.
Hakeem Saeed traveled a lot and attended many international meetings. He helped get alternative medicine recognized by the World Health Organization (WHO). He treated patients from all over the world. After a 50-year career, he was given the Nishan-e-Imtiaz award by the Government of Pakistan in 2002. This was a very high honor given after his death.
Books for Young Readers
Hakeem Saeed wrote many books, including some especially for children. Here are a few examples:
- Love and Peace (Published in 1990)
- Dostan (4 parts) (Published in 1991)
- Let Us Talk Health (Published in 1989)
- Peace Primer (Published in 1991)
- The Best of Goodness (Published in 1991)
- The Greatest Man (Published in 1991)
- A Primer of Health for Children of the World (Published in 1993)
- A World without Polio – Children's thematic Poster Competition (Published in 1996)
Personal Life
In 1945, Hakeem Saeed married his cousin, Naimat Begum, in Delhi. They had one daughter named Sadia Rashid. He was also the younger brother of Hakim Abdul Hameed.
His Passing
Hakeem Saeed was sadly murdered on October 17, 1998, in Karachi. His death was a great shock and a huge loss for Pakistan.
Legacy and Awards
Hakeem Saeed received many awards and honors for his important work:
- Kuwait Prize for Tibb-i-Islami (Eastern medicine) in 1983.
- Sitara-i-Imtiaz Award by the President of Pakistan in 1966.
- Nishan-e-Imtiaz Award by the President of Pakistan in 2002.
Many people remember Hakeem Saeed as a truly special person. They see him as a great patriot and a role model for young people. He showed everyone the importance of hard work, honesty, and caring for others.
