Maulana Hifz-ur-Rehman
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Maulana Hifzur Rehman was a Pakistan
i Archaeologist, Historian
and Linguist.
, who was editor of this newspaper. He passed middle standard examination from Diyal Singh College and secured a diploma in Arts from the Mayo School of Arts [Now National College of Arts
(NCA)]. Mr. Abdul Rehman Chughtai, a renowned artist, was one of his tutors at this time. He died on December 31, 1970 and Government of Pakistan
honoured him with The order of the Excellence for his services. He had three daughters, who all died by the year 2008.
" (The Order of Excellence) from the Government of Pakistan for his services in the field of Archaeology, history and linguistic research.
He donated musical instruments, ancient jewellery, textiles, pottery and armory, relics from the Graeco-Bactrian times, as well as objects of Greco-Buddhist sculpture
s, Mughal and Pahari paintings to Lahore Museum
in 1964. He was curator of many museums of subcontinent and expert of Gormukhai and Sanskrit languages. He also compiled first Urdu Encyclopedia of 11 volumes
as donations to the Lahore Museum under his devotion to nation. This precious collection, which was gathered through his life long struggle and by spending considerable expense includes the rare manuscripts including 3 Quranic manuscripts written by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), decrees, Chinese Porcelain, Coins, Glass Objects, Miniatures, Ivory Object, specimen of calligraphy and Islamic Arts. These antiquities number one thousand and five hundred in all. This bulk of antiquities from Maulana Sahib is a very valuable addition to the collection of Lahore Museum.
The Second notable achievement on the part of Maulana (late) is the compilation of Urdu Encyclopedia (Hifz-ul-uloom) which comprises 250 volumes. The composition and compilation of this venture involved extra ordinary labour and efforts in addiction to expense. needless to say, that the venture on his part is great deal for Urdu language. No doubt, Maulana Hifzur Rehman (late) is a memorable figure of his time and his visionary approach and service to the national cause will be laurel led by the posterity
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Pakistan
Pakistan , officially the Islamic Republic of Pakistan is a sovereign state in South Asia. It has a coastline along the Arabian Sea and the Gulf of Oman in the south and is bordered by Afghanistan and Iran in the west, India in the east and China in the far northeast. In the north, Tajikistan...
i Archaeologist, Historian
Historian
A historian is a person who studies and writes about the past and is regarded as an authority on it. Historians are concerned with the continuous, methodical narrative and research of past events as relating to the human race; as well as the study of all history in time. If the individual is...
and Linguist.
Biography
Maulana Hifzur Rehman SI (late) ranks among figures who stands a living legend even after having entered eternal life. He was son of Maulana Abdul Aziz, managing Proprietor of famous old news paper "Paisa Akhbaar", and nephew of Maulana Mahboob AlamMaulana Mahboob Alam
Maulvi Mahbub Alam , lived in Gujranwala Pakistani journalist and publisher, He is a pioneer in Pakistan journalism, and in 1888 he founded the daily newspaper Paisa Akhbar covering political-social news....
, who was editor of this newspaper. He passed middle standard examination from Diyal Singh College and secured a diploma in Arts from the Mayo School of Arts [Now National College of Arts
National College of Arts
The National College of Arts Lahore, usually referred to by its acronym NCA, is a famous old college in Lahore, Pakistan.Like all old institutions, the National College of Arts, has a historical tradition. Much of its present tone was set long ago when it was known as the Mayo School of Arts...
(NCA)]. Mr. Abdul Rehman Chughtai, a renowned artist, was one of his tutors at this time. He died on December 31, 1970 and Government of Pakistan
Government of Pakistan
The Government of Pakistan is a federal parliamentary system, with an indirectly-elected President as the Head of State and Commander in Chief of the Pakistani Armed Forces, and an indirectly-elected Prime Minister as the Head of Government. The President’s appointment and term are...
honoured him with The order of the Excellence for his services. He had three daughters, who all died by the year 2008.
"Tamgah-i-Imtiaz"Public Service (History and Culture)
Mualana Hifzur Rehman, the Paisa Akhbari, has been granted the "Sitara-i-ImtiazSitara-i-Imtiaz
The Sitara-i-Imtiaz , is the third highest honour and civilian award in the State of Pakistan. It recognizes the individuals who made an "especially meritorious contribution to the security or national interests of Pakistan, world peace, cultural or other significant public endeavors"...
" (The Order of Excellence) from the Government of Pakistan for his services in the field of Archaeology, history and linguistic research.
He donated musical instruments, ancient jewellery, textiles, pottery and armory, relics from the Graeco-Bactrian times, as well as objects of Greco-Buddhist sculpture
Sculpture
Sculpture is three-dimensional artwork created by shaping or combining hard materials—typically stone such as marble—or metal, glass, or wood. Softer materials can also be used, such as clay, textiles, plastics, polymers and softer metals...
s, Mughal and Pahari paintings to Lahore Museum
Lahore Museum
Lahore Museum , established in 1894, is located in The Mall, Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan. Rudyard Kipling's father, John Lockwood Kipling, was one of the famous curators of the museum. Over 250,000 admissions were registered in 2005.-Attractions:...
in 1964. He was curator of many museums of subcontinent and expert of Gormukhai and Sanskrit languages. He also compiled first Urdu Encyclopedia of 11 volumes
Services And Achievements
During the 2nd decade after partition of sub continent, Maulana Hifz-ur-Rehman offered invaluable collections on antiquitiesAntiquities
Antiquities, nearly always used in the plural in this sense, is a term for objects from Antiquity, especially the civilizations of the Mediterranean: the Classical antiquity of Greece and Rome, Ancient Egypt and the other Ancient Near Eastern cultures...
as donations to the Lahore Museum under his devotion to nation. This precious collection, which was gathered through his life long struggle and by spending considerable expense includes the rare manuscripts including 3 Quranic manuscripts written by Hazrat Imam Hussain (AS), decrees, Chinese Porcelain, Coins, Glass Objects, Miniatures, Ivory Object, specimen of calligraphy and Islamic Arts. These antiquities number one thousand and five hundred in all. This bulk of antiquities from Maulana Sahib is a very valuable addition to the collection of Lahore Museum.
The Second notable achievement on the part of Maulana (late) is the compilation of Urdu Encyclopedia (Hifz-ul-uloom) which comprises 250 volumes. The composition and compilation of this venture involved extra ordinary labour and efforts in addiction to expense. needless to say, that the venture on his part is great deal for Urdu language. No doubt, Maulana Hifzur Rehman (late) is a memorable figure of his time and his visionary approach and service to the national cause will be laurel led by the posterity
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See also
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