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Qazi Hussain Ahmad (Urdu: قاضی حسین احمد) was an important leader in Pakistan. He was born on January 12, 1938, and passed away on January 5, 2013. He was an Islamic scholar, which means he was very knowledgeable about Islam. He also worked as an activist for Islamic democracy, which is a type of government that combines Islamic values with democratic ideas.

For many years, he was the leader, or Emir, of Jamaat-e-Islami, a political party in Pakistan. He was known for speaking out against the United States' involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

Early Life and Education

Qazi Hussain Ahmad was born in 1938 in a place called Ziarat Kaka Sahib, in the Nowshera District of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. His father, Muhammad Abdul Rab, was a teacher. Qazi Hussain Ahmad was the youngest of ten children in his family.

He started his education at home. Later, he went to Islamia College, Peshawar. He earned a Master of Science (MSc) degree in geography from Peshawar University. After finishing his studies, he worked as a lecturer (a type of teacher) at Jehanzeb College in Swat for three years. He taught at the college level.

After teaching, he decided to start his own business. He was even chosen as the vice-president of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for the Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa region. Living in Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa helped him understand the political situation in nearby Afghanistan.

Family and Languages

Qazi Hussain Ahmad had two sons, Asif Luqman Qazi and Anas Farhan Qazi, and two daughters. His wife and children were also involved in the Jamaat-e-Islami party.

He was a talented speaker and knew many languages. Besides his native language, Pashto, he could speak Urdu, English, Arabic, and Persian. He greatly admired the famous poet Allama Muhammad Iqbal. He often used lines from Iqbal's Urdu and Persian poems in his speeches and conversations.

Political Journey

Qazi Hussain Ahmad became involved in the Islamic Movement when he was still in school. He joined a student organization called Islami Jamiat-e-Talaba, Pakistan. In 1970, he became a member of the Jamaat-e-Islami party. He was first elected as the head of the party's branch in Peshawar.

He then served as the Secretary and later the Ameer (leader) of the party's Khyber-Pakhtunkhwa branch. In 1978, he became the Secretary General of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan.

Leading the Party

In 1987, Qazi Hussain Ahmad was elected as the Ameer (Chief) of Jamaat-e-Islami Pakistan. He held this important position for nearly 22 years, being re-elected four more times. In 2008, he decided not to run for the position again, and Syed Munawwar Hasan was chosen as the new leader.

He also served as the parliamentary leader for the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal in the Parliament of Pakistan. This meant he led a group of parties in the parliament.

Roles in Government

Qazi Hussain Ahmad was first elected as a member of the Senate of Pakistan in 1986. The Senate is one of the two houses of Pakistan's parliament. He served for six years and was re-elected in 1992. However, in 1996, he resigned from the Senate to protest against what he saw as a corrupt political system.

In 2002, he was elected as a Member of the National Assembly (the other house of parliament) from his hometown, Nowshera.

International Work

Qazi Hussain Ahmad traveled to many countries to represent his party and to help with issues affecting Muslims around the world. He tried to help solve problems like the Iran–Iraq War and the Persian Gulf War. He also worked on the crisis in Bosnia and the power struggles in Afghanistan after the Soviet Union left.

Even before the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan, he was in touch with Afghan leaders. He helped gather support in Pakistan for the Afghan resistance movement, known as the Afghan jihad. He also helped tell the world about their struggle.

He was a strong supporter of the people in Kashmir who were fighting for their rights against India. He even started the Kashmir Solidarity Day to show support for them.

Protests and Change

In 1996, Qazi Hussain Ahmad led protests against the government, claiming there was corruption. He resigned from the Senate and announced a "long march" against the government led by Benazir Bhutto. These protests began on October 27, 1996. On November 4, 1996, President Farooq Leghari removed Benazir Bhutto's government, mainly because of corruption.

Passing Away

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Qazi Hussain Ahmad passed away from a heart attack on the evening of Saturday, January 5, 2013. He was at his son's house in Islamabad at the time.

See also

• Naeem Siddiqui
• Abdul Ghafoor Ahmed
• Israr Ahmed
• Wahiduddin Khan
• Javed Ahmad Ghamidi
• Nowshera District
• Akora Khattak