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From a Small Village in Bihar to the Stars: ISRO Scientist Imtiaz Ahmed’s Journey

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Rewda Village (Darbhanga District) BIHAR :

Darbhanga (Bihar):

A young scientist from a small village in Bihar has become part of India’s growing space legacy. Imtiaz Ahmed, hailing from Rewda village in Darbhanga district, has earned recognition across the country for his role in one of ISRO’s most important recent missions.

Ahmed was a key contributor to ISRO’s GISAT-1 geostationary imaging satellite mission, which successfully placed the GISAT-1 satellite into orbit. The satellite holds a special distinction. It is India’s first geostationary earth observation satellite designed to provide continuous imaging of the Indian subcontinent.

The satellite is expected to play a critical role in monitoring weather patterns, agricultural conditions, and natural disasters. Scientists and observers say Ahmed’s contribution to the mission was both substantial and well-executed.

Ahmed comes from a family with a strong tradition of serving the nation. His father is a retired soldier who served in the Indian Army. The family’s story now carries a new chapter. Where the father wore a uniform to guard the country’s borders, the son now works in the space sector to advance its frontiers.

His journey from Rewda, a small and relatively unknown village, to the corridors of India’s premier space agency reflects both personal dedication and academic discipline. Those who know Ahmed describe him as focused and committed from an early stage in his education.

The Muslim community across Bihar and beyond has expressed pride in Ahmed’s achievement. His success has drawn attention to the potential that exists in smaller towns and rural areas, where talent often goes unrecognised without the right opportunities and determination.

Ahmed’s work on the GISAT-1 mission stands as a reminder that scientific contribution to national progress comes from every corner of the country. The team at Imtiaz Ahmed’s community extends its sincere salute to a scientist who has honoured both his roots and his nation through hard work and excellence in space research.

source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News> Pride of the Nation> Markers of Excellence> Report/ by Radiance News Bureau / September 07th, 2026

Meet Mohammad Furqan, Madrasa Graduate Selected for University of Notre Dame, Indiana

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Darbangah District, BIHAR / Indiana, U.S.A:

From a humble beginning as a student of a Madrasa to being selected for Masters in Peace Studies at University of Notre Dame, one of world’s leading universities, Furqan’s journey is an answer to those critics of madrasas who refuse to accept their relevance and contribution to the society and academia.

Meet Mohammad Furqan, Madrasa Graduate Selected for University of Notre Dame | ummid.com

While hundreds of Madarasas are being shut down allegedly for being non-productive, a good number of graduates of independent Madrasas are making great academic strides. One such Madrasa graduate, Mohammad Furqan has qualified for the Masters of Global Affairs in Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Indiana, USA.

Furqan’s selection has been widely welcomed by graduates of different Indian madrasas and especially by the graduates of Madrasa Discourses Program run by the Keogh School of Global Affairs, University of Notre Dame.

Buoyed by the good wishes, Furqan said:

“It all started with the Madrasa Discourses, and it would have not been possible without the great leadership of Prof. Ebrahim Moosa and Dr. Waris Mazhari. Coming from an ordinary family, I could have never imagined to study in the USA with scholarship.”

Belonging to Darbhanga district of Bihar, Furqan graduated with a Fazilat degree from Madrasa Alia Arabia, Masjid Fatehpuri, Delhi in 2016, after which he did BA (Hons) in English Literature from Jamia Millia Islamia (JMI). In 2023, he completed Masters of Arts in Islamic and Arabic Studies from JMI.

[M Furqan with his friends at Jamia Millia Islamia New Delhi in a file photo.]

While continuing his formal studies, Furqan also pursued the three-year research program for Madrasa graduates namely “Advancing Scientific and Theological Literacy in Madrasa Discourses”, offered by the University of Notre Dame. It is where he made the most of his time and had the opportunity to interact with a number of renowned academicians and scholars from different countries.

Recalling those years Furqan says:

“It was indeed a life changing journey for me to connect with you all for more than five years”.

Extending his special thanks to his Madrasa Discourses fellows Mohammad Ali, Manzar Imam, Mohammad Ehtesham, Mohammad Fozail, Muhammad Zeeshan, Mohammad Aadil Affan, Ghulam Rasool, Md Khaleeque Rehmani, Abul Aala Subhani, Syed Abdur Rasheed, Tajammul Husain, Saif ul Hadi and others, Furqan expressed his intention to remain connected with what he called “our shared commitment for our society and madrasa community.”

From a humble beginning as a student of a Madrasa to being selected for Masters in Peace Studies in one of world’s leading universities, Furqan’s journey is an answer to those critics of madrasas who refuse to accept their relevance and contribution to the society and academia.

Indian madrasas need some reform but more than that they need to sustain and serve the society to carry forward the huge academic and intellectual legacy which has been the hallmark and pride of India’s story of diversity and open discourse.

(A graduate of Madrasa Discourses Program, the writer, Manzar Imam, is Director of MJ Achievers Academy LLP)

source: http://www.ummid.com / Ummid.com / Home> Education & Career / by Manzar Imam / April 01st, 2024