New Delhi, April 07, 2021: Former Vice President of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) and renowned social activist, Islamic scholar and inspiring leader Prof. K.A. Siddique Hassan passed away in Kozhikode, Kerala on Tuesday. Thousands of people attended his funeral prayers today in Kozhikode.
Prof. Hassan's
lasting contribution to society at large consists in pioneering the
socio-educational empowerment initiatives in North and Eastern India where the
minorities lead a life of economic and educational deprivation. The movement he
launched in this regard - Vision 2016 through the Human Welfare Foundation
(HWF) formed the backbone of institutional support for the drive. It provided
schools, houses, public wells, mosques, and medical care facilities. He served
as General Secretary of the Delhi-based HWF, Human Welfare Trust, Society for
Bright Future (SBF), Association for the Protection of Civil Rights (APCR), and
Medical Service Society (MSS). Since 2016, the project has been re-launched as
Vision 2026 and is still operational. It has many projects like establishing
hospitals, colleges, universities, and interest-free credit societies. Al-Shifa
Hospital, Delhi is part of the HWF - Vision program.
Prof. Hassan
was the former Chairman of Madhyamam, a leading Malayalam newspaper, and
founder secretary of Ideal Publication Trust, publishers of Madhyamam. He had
also held the position of Chairman Alternative Investment and Credit Ltd.
(AICL).
Born in
Kodungallur in Thrissur district, Kerala in 1945, Prof. Hassan had his
education in Rouzathul Uloom Arabic College, Farook, and Islamia College Santapuram.
A postgraduate in Arabic, he joined the government college teaching service and
served in University College, Maharajas College, Kochi, and govt colleges in
Koyilandi, Kodenchery, and Kasargod. Prof Hassan, in addition to authoring and
translating various books, also was on the panel of editors of Islam Darshanam,
an encyclopedic volume published by Language Institute, Kerala. He was a
prolific contributor to many periodicals. He was the President of JIH Kerala,
during 1995 – 2005, and later Vice-President Jamat-e-Islami Hind. Prof. Hassan
had been leading a retired life at his son's home in Kovoor near here,
suffering from age-related conditions. He is survived by his wife VK Zubaida,
sons Faslurrahman, Sharafuddeen, Anisurrahman, and daughter Sabira.
Expressing condolences on the demise of
Prof. Siddique Hassan, JIH President Syed Sadatullah Husaini has said that we
have not only lost a great Islamic leader but also lost a man who in many
respects was a role model for the youth of the Muslim world.
Recalling
the qualities of the departed soul, Mr. Husaini said that his personality was a beautiful marquee of rare
attributes such as dynamism, initiative, courage, enthusiasm, selflessness,
high morale, the ability of appreciation and utilization of ability and skill,
planning and foresight, long-term vision, ability to blaze new trails and
evolve with time. Through these qualities, the JIH chief said that Prof.
Siddique Hassan strengthened the Islamic cause in India and imparted many rare
gifts. “The daily Madhyamam gave a new impetus to the voice of truth and
justice in the Malayalam print media and ushered in a new era of media activism.
AICL is not just an institution but the foundation of a powerful interest-free
loan movement in our country. Through the HWF, a series of brotherhood and cooperation
was established between the North and South India, which has now become a
powerful movement. We will not forget that HWF was his brainchild. He knew the
art of achieving the impossible. He inspired the leading and talented people
and the numerous anonymous youth of the movement who spread in different parts
of the country. The way he spotted talent and mobilized them was undoubtedly a
unique ability to recognize individuals and his uncanny art of winning their
hearts would help them achieve the impossible. He played a key role in creating
many people who have made significant contributions to the Islamic cause and
ensuring their services to it. Prof. Siddique Hassan's name is at the top of the
list of elders of the movement from whom I have learned dynamism,
steadfastness, perseverance, management, and good manners. He was ill for many
years and removed from an active role in public life due to his illness. But
even so, his existence was a source of encouragement to many like us. Now they
have become a part of history but the story of his life will continue to
inspire future generations. May Allah Almighty grant him the highest position
in Paradise. May Allah bless him through the charity of the dozens of
organizations he helped set up, and through the work of the countless
individuals, he helped create. Amen!”, he added.
In a condolence
message, former chairman of the Delhi Minorities Commission Dr. Zafarul Islam
Khan, said, “I am pained to know of the sad demise of Prof. Siddique Hasan
saheb. He was a great visionary and selfless leader. I have lost a personal
friend in his departure. My sincere condolences to the HWF and the JIH family. May Allah grant him maghfirat and high
station in Paradise. Amin. Please convey my sincere condolences to JIH leaders
and friends.”
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Funeral prayer of Prof. Siddique Hassan held in Kozhikode.
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