Tabish Raza from Giridih (Jharkhand) has successfully qualified for Bachelor of Statistical Data Science (Hons) program at Indian Statistical Institute (ISI) Delhi. Notably, he is the only Muslim student to achieve this feat. ISI is globally renowned for its high standards, and its selection process is considered more challenging than IITs. Achieving a place in ISI is a testament to Tabish’s immense determination, talent, and hard work, showing that with determination and courage any difficult goal can be achieved.
Tabish is a student of Rahmani 30. Maulana Ahmad Wali Faisal Rahmani has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Tabish Raza and his family. He praised the immense support of Tabish’s father, Muhammad Aminuddin, a contract para-teacher, and mother, Wajida Tabassum, a homemaker.
ISI Delhi, established in 1974, is India’s premier institute for research and education in statistics, mathematics, and computer science. The institute has produced many distinguished minds.
Rahmani 30 has crossed the impressive milestone of 4% representation from the Muslim community in ISI Delhi. Tabish’s success is a powerful message that with the right guidance, education, and determination, even students from weaker backgrounds can join these prestigious institutions and make a name for themselves in the world.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Latest News> Markers of Excellence/ by Radiance News Bureau / September 11th, 2024
National Children Award winner Mohammad Hussain was felicitated by the Patna district magistrate of Patna Shirsat Kapil Ashok on Saturday. Seventeen-year-old Hussain is a resident of the Patthar ki Masjid area of east Patna. He makes toys from waste material and natural products.
He received the award for his exceptional skills in handcrafted arts under the Art and Culture category from the President of India Droupadi Murmu on January 22.
The Patna district administration, in a statement, said the award conferred to Hussain is a matter of honour for Patna and Bihar.
He is one of the 19 children who were bestowed with this prestigious award called Pradhan Mantri Rashtriya Bal Puraskar.
This award is given to children aged between five and eighteen years in six categories- Art and Culture, Bravery, Innovation, Education, Social Service and Sports. Hussain has won several accolades in state and national-level competitions. His father is a file binder while her mother is involved in sewing work.
Hussain imparts training in handicrafts and painting to the children of his neighborhood and slum areas.
Hussain has been getting training in handicrafts from the Bihar government-run Kilkari Bal Bhavan for the last six years. He has learnt many handicrafts from the summer camps of Kilkari. He has shown his skills in making useful products from waste material with natural things during state and national level competitions.
He has been awarded for handicrafts by the Government of India. He has shown his art in an online national Rangoli competition during Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav in 2021. He got a gold medal award for his indigenous toys during a national art competition in 2022. Last year he presented his indigenous toys to Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the ‘Pariksha Pe Charcha’ programme.
Hussain is pursuing his Intermediate in Sciences course in the final year. He has a dream to study at the National Institute of Design (NID) and learn more about designing toys and making such indigenous toys which are fast becoming extinct.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Pride of the Nation> Awards> Markers of Excellence / by Md Sami Ahmad / February 18th, 2024
In a significant international breakthrough, two Rahmani30 students — Mohammad Rehan Shahid and Md Rayhan Perwez — have secured admission to leading international medical universities through highly competitive scholarship examinations. These represent fully funded, merit-based opportunities earned through rigorous academic performance and global-level evaluation. This rare achievement marks a defining milestone for Rahmani30 and reflects the quiet, outcome-driven excellence that continues to distinguish the program.
Importantly, this achievement builds on Rahmani30’s consistent track record of sending students to India’s Institutes of National Importance and other first-tier educational institutions, and now marks the emergence of a new global initiative long envisioned and encouraged by its late Patron, Hazrat Maulana Mohammad Wali Rahmani sb (RA), who paved the way for this broader global journey.
This initiative is being actively guided and fuelled by Dr. Zishan Siddiqui, MD – Johns Hopkins Medicine, USA for the Raza of Allah SWT. It is not an isolated outcome, but the early expression of a wider journey — one that extends Rahmani30’s culture of excellence beyond India into international academic pathways.
Mohammad Rehan Shahid, from Patna, Bihar, and a student of the R30 Batch 2022–24, has secured admission to Istanbul University – Faculty of Medicine, Turkey, a highly respected medical institution in the region. In addition to qualifying through an international scholarship examination, Rehan achieved an impressive TOEFL score and performed strongly in the SAT, further strengthening his academic profile. His success reflects his dedication, complemented by the rigorous academic environment and preparation provided at Rahmani30.
Md Rayhan Perwez, from West Champaran, Bihar, and a student of the R30 Batch 2022–24, has qualified for a prestigious international medical scholarship and secured admission to the University of Catania, Italy. Alongside his scholarship achievement, he has earned excellent scores in both TOEFL and SAT, demonstrating his readiness to succeed in an international academic environment. His accomplishments highlight his perseverance, supported by the strong academic foundation and guidance provided at Rahmani30.
These achievements underscore Rahmani30’s commitment to empowering talented youth through world-class coaching, mentorship, and career guidance. It is important to note that both students have been awarded 100% tuition fee coverage for the entire MBBS program, travel support, and monthly stipend support to cover accommodation, food, and other living expenses.
This expanding footprint signals that, with the right support and hard work, students can excel in international academic arenas.
Rahmani30 continues to nurture students for IIT-JEE, NEET, CA, CS, CMA, international academic pathways, and other premier opportunities, expanding access both within India and beyond. These accomplishments will undoubtedly motivate countless students to pursue their dreams with confidence and determination.
Another important milestone and critical new initiative of Rahmani30 is its Junior Program, with intake in Class 8 and Class 9. While the core Rahmani30 model remains selection-based, the Junior Program adds a new and even more powerful approach to the journey of excellence — one centered oncultivating, nurturing, and shaping excellence from an earlier stage. Together, these efforts reflect Rahmani30’s expanding vision: not only to identify excellence, but also to build it with greater depth and over a longer horizon, with many more such outcomes expected in the years ahead.
source: http://www.theindianawaaz.com / The Indian Awaaz / Home> Qaumi Awaaz / by Indian Awaaz / April 13th, 2026
In an era where escalating medical explosive costs are making healthcare inaccessible to millions, Khan Sir has given India a reason to take pride. Patna is set to experience a significant enhancement in healthcare access with the launch of the hospital for those who can’t afford the highend treatments and diagnosis of the diseases.
The hospital, established by Faizal Khan—founder of the world’s largest and most affordable online education platform—known as Khan Sir, provides low-cost diagnostic and treatment services for the poor. Khan Sir’s initiative is inspired by his mother’s vision of making healthcare affordable and removing financial barriers to medical care.
Speaking to the media, Khan Sir said. “I have started this initiative for the ease of the residents of my nation. It was my mother’s dream to build a hospital that gives affordable medical treatments to everyone. Building upon that, I am trying to create a situation where women of my country, whom I consider family, don’t have to mortgage their jewellery for any medical treatment. My further motive is not to earn out of this initiative; I would rather curb the brokerage that is involved in the medical facilities of Bharat.”
The hospital is located on Ashok Rajpath in Patna, Bihar, and has been designed to serve low income families, daily wage earners, senior citizens, and economically underprivileged patients who struggle with high healthcare costs. Khan Sir has stated on multiple occasions that the facility’s mission is to provide quality care at costs much lower than even government hospitals.
Khan Sir Hospital, Patna (Bihar)
From the start, the hospital has focused on keeping diagnostic and treatment costs extremely affordable. For example, a blood test is charged at only Rs 7, while an ECG (electrocardiogram) costs Rs 25 figures that have caught public attention for being significantly lower than typical lab charges. Initial pricing also includes minimal fees for X rays and kidney tests designed to ensure that essential diagnostics are accessible to all.
According to the hospital’s official information, even more services are priced affordably: Digital X rays at Rs 30, CT scans from Rs 150, ultrasound for Rs 100, blood tests around Rs 50, and consultations at just Rs 20. These rates make basic medical care much less burdensome for patients who previously had to choose between health and household expenses.
खान सर का हॉस्पिटल इस दिन से होगा चालू, 35 रु में X-Ray से लेकर काफी सस्ता ईलाज! पटना में कुल 5 बड़े Ai जेनरेटेड हॉस्पिटल खोलेंगे! Khan Sir Hospital Patna pic.twitter.com/TTxoq3Jy7R
— छपरा जिला 🇮🇳 (@ChapraZila) January 4, 2026
Beyond basic diagnostics, Khan Sir Hospital offers a 24/7 blood bank and dialysis centre, with trained nephrology teams and modern equipment. A dedicated emergency department and general OPD services ensure continuous care for various health needs. The hospital also runs community health programmes and patient education initiatives to encourage preventive care.
In line with his charitable mission, Khan Sir plans to expand services across Bihar by establishing dialysis centres and blood banks in other districts with advanced machines imported from Germany and Japan aiming to provide affordable care where it is most critical.
The hospital’s community outreach has included blood donation drives, where more than 150 units were collected, helping save lives in emergencies. Such efforts demonstrate the institution’s commitment to community health, not just commerce.
The initiative has inspired strong emotional support from followers. In one notable example, a young fan from Uttar Pradesh drew attention by creating and gifting paintings made with her own blood to Khan Sir in Patna, a symbolic tribute to his work in healthcare and education.
With this combination of ultra-low fees, modern treatment facilities, community outreach programmes, and a mission rooted in service, Khan Sir Hospital is positioning itself as a lifeline for affordable healthcare in Bihar. It represents a growing model of healthcare that prioritises accessibility and compassion at its core.
source: http://www.awazthevoice.in / Awaz, The Voice / Home> Stories / by Asshhar Alam / February 09th, 2026
Government Tibbi College Hospital, Patna, will host a three-day special orientation workshop from February 16 to 18, 2026, for the trainee doctors of Batch 2020. The objective of this workshop is to practically acquaint incoming doctors with professional demands, medical laws, administrative principles, and ethical values to ensure they can fulfill their responsibilities effectively.
Under the vision of “A Glorious Past, A Bright Future,” the institution has designed this comprehensive training program.
On the first day, Dr. Mohammad Tanweer Alam will provide a detailed briefing on internship rules and regulations. Dr. Mohammad Razi Ahmad will highlight the importance of vital signs and correct examination methods, while Dr. Khesal Ahmad will explain X-ray diagnosis and study techniques in the ENT (Ear, Nose, and Throat) department.
This will be followed by a detailed discussion on modern diagnostic equipment and its effective use.The second and third days of the workshop will feature experts speaking on various medical topics. Dr. Mohammad Nizamuddin will provide guidance on the principles and rules of prescription writing. Dr. Shoeba Feroz Ahmad will share insights on prenatal and postnatal care, while Dr. Rizwan Ahmad will present practical tips on prenatal and postnatal emergency management. Dr. Raj Kumar Chandan will deliver a lecture on the practical use of anesthesia.
Dr. Amresh Kumar and Dr. Javed Ahmad will deliver a special address on the integration of Physiotherapy and Unani medicine in treating musculoskeletal and joint disorders.
To promote high ethical values alongside professional expertise, a special session on “Medical Ethics” will be conducted by Dr. Mohammad Nafees Iqbal.
On the final day, Dr. Aliya Parveen will hold a detailed discussion on clinical protocols related to infertility management.
The workshop will conclude with an inspiring address by Dr. Shailesh Kumar Pankaj, aimed at instilling new energy and professional commitment in the trainee doctors.
In his message, the Hospital Superintendent, Professor Dr. Shahnawaz Akhtar, stated that this workshop would prove to be a milestone for future doctors. He remarked that the institution’s goal is not merely to award degrees but to prepare physicians who are both technically skilled and ethically sound. He urged all interns to make the most of this opportunity and further refine their skills.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Education> Latest News / by Sami Ahmad / February 16th, 2026
The Zakat Centre India (ZCI), Patna, hosted a high-profile conference at the A.N. Sinha Institute of Social Science, bringing together community leaders, scholars, and financial experts to discuss the transformative potential of organized Zakat. The event highlighted a shift from individual giving to a structured “social security” model aimed at empowering marginalized sections through transparency and professional management.
Chief guest Amir Subhani, retired IAS officer and former Bihar Home Secretary, said Zakat is a core element of the Islamic economic system and a guarantee of social security for the weak and poor. He observed that economic inequality exists in every society and cannot be erased by force, noting that the collapse of communism proved such models unsustainable. A degree of inequality, he suggested, can foster mutual dependence, gratitude, cooperation, and empathy among social groups.
Subhani compared faith-based welfare with state-led systems in Europe, Canada, Australia, and the Netherlands, where governments provide extensive social security through taxes. While India has welfare schemes, he said they remain inadequate given widespread poverty. He noted that the estimated Zakat pool forms a significant “corpus”, yet is largely distributed informally, often without verification.
An institutionalized system, he stressed, ensures proper assessment of eligibility, scale of need, and appropriate assistance. Students, aspiring entrepreneurs, and destitute individuals such as widows and the elderly all require tailored support. Organized networks can investigate cases effectively, making collective Zakat more impactful than isolated charity.
Reflecting on ZCI’s work, Subhani said many of his initial concerns about fund allocation and beneficiaries were addressed during the program. He expressed confidence in the Centre’s transparency, especially as it is led by a Chartered Accountant, and suggested issuing payment receipts to strengthen donor trust.
He emphasized coupling financial aid with mentorship. Many poor recipients, he noted, spend business funds on urgent consumption needs and lack entrepreneurial skills. Recalling government Entrepreneurship Training programs for street vendors—where he observed strong Muslim participation—he highlighted practical guidance such as customer interaction, negotiation, body language, repeat business strategies, and digital payments. Financial assistance, he concluded, should be paired with structured guidance.
Keynote speaker Maulana Rizwan Ahmad Islahi described Zakat as central to maintaining social balance in Muslim society. Dr. Rizwan Ahmad Rafiqui of ZCI Delhi stressed organized collection and distribution to maximize impact. CA SS Quadri outlined management protocols and transparency measures, while Advocate Mohammad Naushad presented the annual report. The program opened with Quran recitation and concluded with a vote of thanks by Quamar Warsi.
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Report / by Sami Ahmad / February 16th, 2026
For years M. Amjad of Patna worked at a jewellery purse-making agency, earning barely ₹5,000–6,000 a month – an amount too small to cover even the basic needs of his family.
In 2025, with financial support of ₹20,000 from ZCI–Patna, Amjad seized the opportunity to start on his own. Today, his earnings have more than doubled, giving his family both financial security and a sense of dignity.
Amjad’s journey is a shining example of how Zakat, when channelled with vision, becomes more than charity – it becomes a tool of empowerment. By enabling individuals to stand on their own feet, Zakat Centre India is fulfilling its mission of transforming recipients into contributors, and compassion into lasting change.
[The writer is Secretary (Hon.) Zakat Centre India-Patna]
source: http://www.radiancenews.com / Radiance News / Home> Latest News> Social Service / by M Naushad Ansari / August 19th, 2025
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi New Book: Maulana Shahabuddin Barelvi’s historical book ‘Tarikh-e-Islam Mukammal’ was released in Bareilly.
This book, prepared after 10 years of hard work, was described as the heritage of the Muslim society and it was announced to be published in many languages.
Maulana Shahabuddin’s new book released in Bareilly
BareillyNews Today :
A grand launch program of the historical book ‘Tareekh-e-Islam Mukammal’ by the National President of All India Muslim Jamaat, Maulana Shahabuddin Barelvi was organized in Bareilly. On this occasion, the Chairman of Uttar Pradesh Waqf Development Corporation Shafakat Hussain was present as the chief guest. At the same time, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP,Bareilly Mayor Umesh Gautam also participated specially.
On this occasion, National President of All India Muslim Jamaat Maulana Shahabuddin said that ‘Tarikh-e-Islam Mukammal’ mentions in detail the events from the beginning of Islam to the present time. He said that it took him 10 long years to prepare this book and for this he had to travel to many parts of the world.
Many eminent personalities participated in the program
Chief guest Shafqat Hussain praised Maulana’s hard work and historical research and said that this book will become an important source for the new generation to understand Islamic history. At the same time, BJP Mayor Umesh Gautam said that Maulana’s book will give a new direction to the society and will prove helpful in strengthening mutual brotherhood. Many intellectuals, religious leaders and social workers also participated in the program.
History of Islam in six volumes
,’Tarikh-e-Islam Mukammal’ is based on a total of six volumes and 3500 pages. This detailed book contains documentary details of Islamic movements, events and important periods from the birth of the Prophet of Islam, Hazrat Muhammad Sallallahu Alaihi Wasallam to today.
Maulana Shahabuddin Razvi said that it took about 10 years to prepare this book.
For this, he visited the big libraries of India as well as 12 foreign countries and made a deep study of the major Arabic, Persian and English books there.,This book is based on extensive research and historical facts.,
It will be published in several languages
In the program, Maulana also told that ‘Tarikh-e-Islam Mukammal’ will soon be published in many languages including Hindi, English and Arabic, so that more and more people can read it. On this occasion, many dignitaries including Idara-e-Shariah’s Chief Mufti Qazi Abdul Mannan Kalimi from Patna (Bihar), Bareilly Mayor Umesh Gautam and Waqf Development Corporation Director Shafaat Hussain called this book a milestone for the Muslim community.
source: http://www.zeenews.india.com / Zee News / Home> Salaam Zee News / by Raihan Shahid (translated from Hindi into English) / July 10th, 2025
Born a bird trapper, Ali Hussain from Bihar became a guardian of India’s birds, working alongside top scientists and proving how traditional Muslim knowledge can serve the world’s wildlife
New Delhi / Patna :
When people first saw Ali Hussain walking through the fields of Bihar with bamboo cages and handmade nets, many thought he was just another bird catcher, and many called him that for years. But few understood what really made him special.
Ali Hussain, a quiet man from a family of traditional bird trappers, was more than what the eye could see. Behind his soft smile and weather-worn hands was a lifetime of wisdom passed down over generations. He had learnt to follow bird calls, understand their movements, and craft traps not to harm them, but to study and help them survive.
In the early 1960s, Hussain’s life changed forever. He met Dr Salim Ali, India’s most famous ornithologist, often called the “Birdman of India.” It was the start of a deep friendship and a shared mission. Instead of catching birds for trade, Hussain began working with scientists to catch birds for research and conservation.
“I had never met anyone like him,” Dr Salim Ali had once told colleagues at the Bombay Natural History Society (BNHS). “He handled birds like a doctor treats a child. Gently, with care. He knew more about them than many of us.”
Ali Hussain helps capture and tag a vulture in Gir National Park. – Photo: Wildlife Division, Sasan-Gir, Gujarat
Hussain began travelling with BNHS teams across India, using his age-old skills to help ring thousands of birds. These rings, placed on birds’ legs, allowed scientists to track their migration and breeding patterns. And each bird was returned safely to the sky.
His fame didn’t stop in India. In the 1990s, American scientists from the Whooping Crane Recovery Programme invited him to the US. The whooping crane is one of the rarest birds in the world. Catching them was almost impossible until Hussain arrived there.
In just a few weeks, he safely captured 10% of the entire population without harming a single bird.
One American official said, “We were shocked. He caught birds we couldn’t even get close to. And they were all unharmed. It was a masterclass.”
For years, conservation efforts across the world relied mostly on modern technology — drones, satellites, and lab studies. But Ali Hussain showed that indigenous knowledge also has value.
“He never went to school,” said Mohammed Salim, one of his sons. “But he could read nature like a book. He knew where birds would land just by feeling the wind.”
His Muslim identity and simple lifestyle never stopped him from working with international scientists. In fact, it reminded many that people from rural and minority communities have a lot to offer when they are trusted and respected.
Even in his 80s, Ali Hussain never stopped helping. Young researchers from across India still come to his home in Patna, Bihar, asking him how to catch birds safely. His sons, trained under him, now assist with bird studies and continue the family’s work.
“Abba used to say, ‘Don’t hurt what sings. We’re here to protect, not harm,” recalled his eldest son, Iqbal Hussain.
For them, bird trapping was never about money. It was about respect — for life, for tradition, and for the Creator’s creation.
Despite his international praise, Ali Hussain was rarely honoured by Indian government bodies. No national award. No Padma Shri. No headlines on TV. Many believe this is because he was poor, Muslim, and from Bihar.
“People like him don’t fit the official image of a ‘scientist’,” said Prof Neelima Ghosh, an ornithologist from Delhi University. “But make no mistake, he taught us what our books couldn’t.”
Foreign universities invited him. Wildlife departments in the US and UK mentioned him in reports. Yet in India, he was mostly seen as “just a bird catcher.”
Ali Hussain’s connection with birds wasn’t just scientific — it was spiritual.
In many interviews, he said he felt that protecting birds was part of his faith as a Muslim. Islam teaches kindness to all living creatures, and he took that to heart.
“Birds pray too,” he once told a young researcher. “If we harm them, we stop their prayer.”
Ali Hussain sets traps to capture the Bengal florican in Pillibhit Tiger Reserve. Photo: Asad Rahmani taken from roundglas sustain
Today, his sons — Iqbal, Rashid, and Shafiq — run workshops on bird ringing and safe trapping. They continue to work with scientists from India and abroad.
“We grew up watching him work,” said Rashid. “He never rushed. He would wait for hours just to catch one bird the right way. Now we are doing the same.”
They are also trying to collect and record his trapping methods, which risk being lost as modern technology takes over. Many young Muslims from Bihar and West Bengal now visit the Hussain family to learn these skills.
In a country where Muslims are often shown in a bad light or made to feel like outsiders, Ali Hussain’s story is a powerful reminder of their quiet contributions. He didn’t protest, shout, or demand attention. He just kept working, helping both birds and humans.
“Ali Hussain should be in our school books,” said Dr Ramesh Gupta, a conservation writer. “Not because he was a Muslim, but because he was a great Indian.”
But maybe he deserves to be remembered because he was a Muslim too — a man who used his traditional knowledge, passed from father to son, to help save the very species others hunted.
He was not a scientist in the traditional sense. He didn’t wear a lab coat or speak English. He didn’t write research papers or held press conferences.
But to every bird that flew free because of him, and every student who learnt the gentle art of trapping from him, he was a scientist of the highest order.
He belonged to a generation of Muslims whose knowledge came from the land, who learnt by watching, listening, and respecting life around them.
India may not have celebrated him fully in his lifetime. But the birds did. And that’s something to think about.
source: http://www.clarionindia.net / Clarion India / Home> Editor’s Pick> Featured> Indian Muslims / by Mohammed Bin Ismail / July 08th, 2025
While working on my two books (soon to come: one on Muslim Politics in Bihar and another on Muzaffarpur Muslims, 1857-2011), while looking into primary and secondary sources I came across many personalities and institutions. One such person was Sir Fakhruddin whose contributions towards public life may interest many people. Hence I crave the readers’ indulgence.
[Sir] Syed Mohammad Fakhruddin [Khan Bahadur, 1868-1933] of Patna is credited to have the distinction of being the first Muslim Minister of Bihar and Orissa.
His father Md. Ali of the village Dumri, near Patna, took special care of his quality education. Having imparted elementary education in Arabic, Persian, and Urdu in the village Maktab, Fakhruddin was put under the tutelage of Md. Yahya, advocate, a big rais of Patna, with deep interest in music and literature. Yahya was the husband of Rasheedun Nesa (1855-1926, the author of the Urdu novel, Islahun Nesa, 1881/94, and a pioneer of modern education to women in Patna).
Fakhruddin did his BA from the Patna College in 1891, and B.L. in 1893, and started court practice under the guidance of Yahya in the district court of Patna. He was also associated with the Bihar Provincial Association.
Having earned good reputation as advocate he was elected member Bengal Council in 1910, which Fakhruddin quit after becoming the government pleader (1917-20) in the High Court of Patna, established in 1916-7. In 1921 he was elected member of the Bihar and Orissa Legislative Council, and he kept winning the elections till his death in 1933.
Thus, during 1921-33 he also served as minister of education besides few other significant departments. His contribution as minister in pushing the cause of education is distinctive. His efforts towards promoting primary and secondary education are noteworthy.
The Deputy Directors of Public Instruction were made to undertake tours of Bihar and open schools. Fakhruddin worked hard towards enhancing the budgetary allocation for education. He also made efforts towards charkha operation in the government schools but remained largely unsuccessful in that. He mobilized funds for construction of college buildings and hostels. He was passionate about it.
Reconstruction of Patna’s BN College building and its three storeyed hostel, the imposing building of the Science College (Patna), two storyed hostel for the Science College, the Patna College Hostel (later became famous as Iqbal Hostel), two storeyed PostGraduate Hostel of Ranighat (Patna), Patna Training College are his creations.
Besides, he also allocated fund for the buildings and hostels of the Muzaffarpur’s GBB (LS) College, Cuttack’s Ravenshaw College, Bhagalpur’s TNB Colllege, two big buildings for the Madrasa Shams-ul-Hoda, which was taken over by the government, and eight professors’ quarters in Ranighat (Patna) are also his creations. For the cause of Urdu, he set up a Madrasa Board in 1922.
Madrasa Shams-ul-Hoda
Fakhruddin had also prepared an ambitious plan of converting the Patna University in a big residential university for which he also influenced the Nathan Committee to make favourable recommendations. This was to be established in the Phulwari Sharif. But it did not see the light of the day as a large number of the members of the Bihar and Orissa Legislative Council opposed it on the arguments that the campus will go far beyond the city; a member went on to allege that Fakhruddin was taking the University to the doors of his Pir. The Searchlight is said to have regretted this myopic opposition as the Bihar’s capital city was deprived of quality residential university.
He created and institutionalized Bihar Educational Service Class I, and went on talent hunt to recruit meritorious teachers for the Patna University.
With these efforts he brought in Dr Gyan Chand as professor of Economics, Prof. Taraporewala (History), Prof. Jamuna Prasad (Psychology), Prof. Hill (English), Prof. Shiv Parvati Prasad (Physics). They were posted on handsome salaries.
There used to be an insistence by the colonial regime to recruit only those candidates as Class I teachers who had obtained degrees from Europe.
Prof. Nayyar Laeeq Ahmad (who later became Principal, Andheri College, Bombay), and Prof. Jadunath Sarkar were also recruited. Sir Fakhruddin resisted this racism, without much success at the time, even though it was diluted subsequently in 1940s when Prof. K K Datta (History, 1944) was taken in.
Sir Fakhruddin brought a bright professor of Law from BHU to make him Principal, Law College, and Prof. Boman Sanjana of Bombay was brought in the Civil Engineering.
In order to overcome the dearth of talented teachers he also instituted State Scholarship programme on which promising students of BA and MA were sent oxford and Cambridge for higher degrees and they had to return back to teach in the colleges of Patna University.
Kishori Prasad Sinha, Fazlur Rahman, and Kalimuddin Ahmad for English literature; Ghanshyam Das for History, Balbhadra Prasad and Qamruddoja for Chemistry, Bhairavnath Rohtagi for Economics were few such luminaries. Sadly, with the death of Sir Fakhruddin this bright scheme also died.
The Bihar School of Engineering was upgraded to ‘College’ by him. He also established the Veterinary College of Patna and recruited many teachers from outside.
Besides education, he also held the portfolio of cooperative and he made it a movement of sorts, more particularly in Tirhut. He convened a conference of Cooperatives in Hajipur when Ahmad Husain (1886-1948), an Aligarh graduate of Muzaffarpur, was posted as SDO in Hajipur.
For all these unforgettable contributions, Dr Rajendra Prasad held him in very high esteem.
Sir Fakhruddin, a bearded, fair-skinned fellow was a devout practicing Muslim with punctualities of namaz. Sherwani, pajama, Turkish cap was his preferred dress. The masjid near the Patna Railway Junction was reconstructed by him by investing around Rs. 20-25 thousand, which is now the Jama Masjid of Patna; for long it was called ‘Sir Fakhruddin Masjid’.
As a minister, he never used government quarters; rather he preferred to work from his own house in Patna, nor did he accept police protection. He was a good orator in both English and Urdu.
His sons- Azizul Haq was a renowned advocate of Patna High Court, Anisul Haq was Deputy Collector, Habibul Haq was in judicial services.
(Mohammad Sajjad, Assistant Professor at Centre of Advanced Study in History, AMU, Aligarh)
source: http://www.twocircles.net / TwoCircles.net / Home / by Mohammad Sajjad / October 13th, 2025
