Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib
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Dr. Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib (Arabic
: د. اسد الله الغالب; Bengali
: ড. মুহাম্মাদ আসাদুল্লাহ আল-গালিব) (b. January 15, 1948) is a Bangladesh
i professor of Arabic
at the University of Rajshahi
and leader of the Islamic organization Ahle Hadith
Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB).
On February 23, 2005, he was arrested on charges following allegations he was leading Islamic militants. He was further alleged to have received funding from the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society. Dr. al-Ghalib has denied any involvement with Islamic militancy.
1354 B.S.
) in a respectable Mandal family of Maulavi Bari in the village Bularati in the Sadar Thana of the present Satkhira District
, Bangladesh. His mother Basirun was a pious woman and his father Ustazul Asatizah (teacher of the teachers) Maulana Ahmad Ali (1883-1976 AD) was a renowned religious scholar and leader of Ahle Hadith
.
He passed the Dakhil, Alim and Fazil public examinations from Kakdanga Senior Madrasha
. In 1969 he passed the Kamil (Muhaddith) Examination from Aramnagar Alia Madrasa. He passed all examinations in the First Division. He secured the 16th place in Alim and 5th place in Kamil examination of the then Madrasha Education Board of the East Pakistan.
He got his I.A. from Kalaroa, Govt. College, Satkhira, B. A. from Majid Memorial City College, Khulna
and in 1976 M.A. in Arabic from the University of Dhaka
, securing First Class First position. Lastly, he got Ph.D. Degree from the University of Rajshahi
on August 20, 1992 by submitting a dissertation on Ahl-i-Hadeeth Movement: Origin and the Development; with special reference to South Asian region.
, as a part-time Lecturer on 25 September 1980.
Thereafter in the same year on 10 December, he joined as a Lecturer in the dept. of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the University of Rajshahi. When the department was separated in 1995, he stayed in the department of Arabic and has still been working as a Professor.
al-Ghahib has founded a number of Ahle Hadith organizations in Bangladesh. Under the umbrella of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), established in 1994, are a number of his organizations:
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
: د. اسد الله الغالب; Bengali
Bengali language
Bengali or Bangla is an eastern Indo-Aryan language. It is native to the region of eastern South Asia known as Bengal, which comprises present day Bangladesh, the Indian state of West Bengal, and parts of the Indian states of Tripura and Assam. It is written with the Bengali script...
: ড. মুহাম্মাদ আসাদুল্লাহ আল-গালিব) (b. January 15, 1948) is a Bangladesh
Bangladesh
Bangladesh , officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh is a sovereign state located in South Asia. It is bordered by India on all sides except for a small border with Burma to the far southeast and by the Bay of Bengal to the south...
i professor of Arabic
Arabic language
Arabic is a name applied to the descendants of the Classical Arabic language of the 6th century AD, used most prominently in the Quran, the Islamic Holy Book...
at the University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University or University of Rajshahi is a public university located in Rajshahi, a city in north-western Bangladesh...
and leader of the Islamic organization Ahle Hadith
Ahle Hadith
Ahl al-Hadith or , is a term that has been used to refer to many Islamic movements that emphasize the use of hadith in Islam...
Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB).
On February 23, 2005, he was arrested on charges following allegations he was leading Islamic militants. He was further alleged to have received funding from the Revival of Islamic Heritage Society. Dr. al-Ghalib has denied any involvement with Islamic militancy.
Early life and education
Muhammad Asadullah Al-Ghalib was born on January 15, 1948 (2nd MaghMagh
Magh may refer to:* Magi* Magh people, the Arakanese nationalities known in Bengal as Maghs* Maagha, a month in Hindu calendar* Magh * Magh * Magh * Magha , author of Shishupala Vadha...
1354 B.S.
Bengali calendar
The Bengali calendar or Bangla calendar is a solar and sidereal Hindu calendar used by the Bengali people. It is used in the eastern Indian states of West Bengal, Assam and Tripura and in Bangladesh...
) in a respectable Mandal family of Maulavi Bari in the village Bularati in the Sadar Thana of the present Satkhira District
Satkhira District
The district of Satkhira consists 3296 mosques, 1305 temples, 59 churches, 35 Buddhist temples, 8 tombs and 45 shrines.-Subdivisions:Satkhira subdivision was established in 1861 under Jessore district. It was included into Khulna district in 1882. The subdivision was upgraded into a district in...
, Bangladesh. His mother Basirun was a pious woman and his father Ustazul Asatizah (teacher of the teachers) Maulana Ahmad Ali (1883-1976 AD) was a renowned religious scholar and leader of Ahle Hadith
Ahle Hadith
Ahl al-Hadith or , is a term that has been used to refer to many Islamic movements that emphasize the use of hadith in Islam...
.
He passed the Dakhil, Alim and Fazil public examinations from Kakdanga Senior Madrasha
Madrasah
Madrasah is the Arabic word for any type of educational institution, whether secular or religious...
. In 1969 he passed the Kamil (Muhaddith) Examination from Aramnagar Alia Madrasa. He passed all examinations in the First Division. He secured the 16th place in Alim and 5th place in Kamil examination of the then Madrasha Education Board of the East Pakistan.
He got his I.A. from Kalaroa, Govt. College, Satkhira, B. A. from Majid Memorial City College, Khulna
Khulna
Khulna is the third largest city in Bangladesh. It is located on the banks of the Rupsha and Bhairab rivers in Khulna District. It is the divisional headquarters of Khulna Division and a major industrial and commercial center. It has a seaport named Mongla on its outskirts, 38 km from Khulna...
and in 1976 M.A. in Arabic from the University of Dhaka
University of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
, securing First Class First position. Lastly, he got Ph.D. Degree from the University of Rajshahi
Rajshahi University
Rajshahi University or University of Rajshahi is a public university located in Rajshahi, a city in north-western Bangladesh...
on August 20, 1992 by submitting a dissertation on Ahl-i-Hadeeth Movement: Origin and the Development; with special reference to South Asian region.
Career
Firstly, he served as a teacher in Jamia Muhammdia Arabia Madrasha at North Jatrabari, Dhaka. After passing the M.A. examination, he joined the Institute of Modern Languages, University of DhakaUniversity of Dhaka
The University of Dhaka is the oldest university in Bangladesh. It is a multi-disciplinary research university and is among the top universities in the region. Established on July 21, 1921, as per the Government of India Act, 1920, it was modelled on the Universities in England and soon gained...
, as a part-time Lecturer on 25 September 1980.
Thereafter in the same year on 10 December, he joined as a Lecturer in the dept. of Arabic and Islamic Studies in the University of Rajshahi. When the department was separated in 1995, he stayed in the department of Arabic and has still been working as a Professor.
al-Ghahib has founded a number of Ahle Hadith organizations in Bangladesh. Under the umbrella of Ahle Hadith Andolon Bangladesh (AHAB), established in 1994, are a number of his organizations:
- a youth organization he founded in 1978, Ahle Hadith Jubo Shangha (AHJS);
- a social welfare organization he opened in 1989, the Tawheed Trust;
- a publishing organization he founded in 1992, Hadeeth Foundation Bangladesh; and
- a monthly Islamic magazine, At-Tahreek