Syed Mir Hassan
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Shams al-’Ulama’ Syed Mir Hassan (1844–1929) was scholar of Qur'an
, Hadith
, Sufism
, and Arabic language. He was a professor of Arabic at Scotch Mission College in Sialkot. He was awarded the title of Shams al-’Ulama’ (“Sun of Scholars”) by the British Crown. He was the famous teacher of Sir Muhammad Iqbal
, and an uncle of Syed Nazeer Niazi
, the son of his brother Syed Abdul Ghani. Both brothers were great admirers of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
.
.
. He had regular correspondence with Sir syed Ahmed Khan. When Sir Syed Ahmed Khan visited Punjab, Syed Mir Hassan was the first to receive him. He used all his influence to spread Aligarh movement
in his area.
Syed Mir Hasan was "an accomplished scholar with a knowledge of several Islamic languages. Mir Hassan gave Sir Muhammad Iqbal a thorough training in the rich Islamic literary tradition and influence him deeply. It is said that Once Iqbal picked up Maulvi Mir Hasan’s shoes as a mark of respect.
proposed to the British Crown that Iqbal be knighted in recognition of his literary achievements.Iqbal asked that Mir Hasan to should be awarded a title. When the governor remarked that Mir Hassan had not written any books, Iqbal replied that he, Iqbal, was the book Mir Hasan had produced. Mir Hasan received the title of Shams al-’Ulama’ (“Sun of Scholars”).
Qur'an
The Quran , also transliterated Qur'an, Koran, Alcoran, Qur’ān, Coran, Kuran, and al-Qur’ān, is the central religious text of Islam, which Muslims consider the verbatim word of God . It is regarded widely as the finest piece of literature in the Arabic language...
, Hadith
Hadith
The term Hadīth is used to denote a saying or an act or tacit approval or criticism ascribed either validly or invalidly to the Islamic prophet Muhammad....
, Sufism
Sufism
Sufism or ' is defined by its adherents as the inner, mystical dimension of Islam. A practitioner of this tradition is generally known as a '...
, and Arabic language. He was a professor of Arabic at Scotch Mission College in Sialkot. He was awarded the title of Shams al-’Ulama’ (“Sun of Scholars”) by the British Crown. He was the famous teacher of Sir Muhammad Iqbal
Muhammad Iqbal
Sir Muhammad Iqbal , commonly referred to as Allama Iqbal , was a poet and philosopher born in Sialkot, then in the Punjab Province of British India, now in Pakistan...
, and an uncle of Syed Nazeer Niazi
Syed Nazeer Niazi
Syed Nazeer Niazi was an eminent Muslim scholar, professor and journalist. He was one of the leading activists of the Pakistan movement. He was James Boswell of Sir Muhammad Iqbal. His biography of Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Iqbal kay Hazoor, and Maktoobat -e- Iqbal Benam Nazir Niazi are basic sources...
, the son of his brother Syed Abdul Ghani. Both brothers were great admirers of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan
Syed Ahmed Khan
Javad-ud Daula, Arif Jang, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, KCSI , commonly known as Sir Syed, was an Indian educator and politician, and an Islamic reformer and modernist...
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Early life
Born in 1844, he belonged to a religious family of Eastern physicians but did not opt for that profession, likewise he also refused to take up a career as traditional prayer leader because he did not want to live on charity. Much to the horror of his family he ended up teaching at a vernacular school run by Christian missionaries. At the age of nineteen he also visited Delhi to meet the famous poet Mirza GhalibMirza Ghalib
Dabir-ul-Mulk, Najm-ud-Daula Mirza Asadullah Baig Khan , pen-name Ghalib and Asad , was a classical Urdu and Persian poet from India during British colonial rule...
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Syed Mir Hassan and Syed Ahmed Khan
He was a great fan of Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, and became a staunch supporter of him, and had the opportunity to meet in person on numerous occasions. he was a regular visitor of All India Muhammadan Educational ConferenceAll India Muhammadan Educational Conference
The All India Muhammadan Educational Conference was an organisation promoting modern, liberal education for the Muslim community in India. It was founded by Syed Ahmed Khan, also the founder of the Aligarh Muslim University...
. He had regular correspondence with Sir syed Ahmed Khan. When Sir Syed Ahmed Khan visited Punjab, Syed Mir Hassan was the first to receive him. He used all his influence to spread Aligarh movement
Aligarh Movement
Aligarh Movement was the movement led by Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, to educate the Muslims of the South Asia after the defeat of the rebels in the Indian rebellion of 1857. It had enormous success and had a profound impact on the future of the subcontinent...
in his area.
Syed Mir Hassan and Sir Muhammad Iqbal
He had a great influence on Sir Muhammad Iqbal.Syed Mir Hasan was "an accomplished scholar with a knowledge of several Islamic languages. Mir Hassan gave Sir Muhammad Iqbal a thorough training in the rich Islamic literary tradition and influence him deeply. It is said that Once Iqbal picked up Maulvi Mir Hasan’s shoes as a mark of respect.
Title of Shams al-’Ulama’ (“Sun of Scholars”)
In 1922, when the British governer of the PunjabPunjab region
The Punjab , also spelled Panjab |water]]s"), is a geographical region straddling the border between Pakistan and India which includes Punjab province in Pakistan and the states of the Punjab, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Chandigarh and some northern parts of the National Capital Territory of Delhi...
proposed to the British Crown that Iqbal be knighted in recognition of his literary achievements.Iqbal asked that Mir Hasan to should be awarded a title. When the governor remarked that Mir Hassan had not written any books, Iqbal replied that he, Iqbal, was the book Mir Hasan had produced. Mir Hasan received the title of Shams al-’Ulama’ (“Sun of Scholars”).
See also
- Sir Syed Ahmed KhanSyed Ahmed KhanJavad-ud Daula, Arif Jang, Sir Syed Ahmed Khan, KCSI , commonly known as Sir Syed, was an Indian educator and politician, and an Islamic reformer and modernist...
- Syed Nazeer NiaziSyed Nazeer NiaziSyed Nazeer Niazi was an eminent Muslim scholar, professor and journalist. He was one of the leading activists of the Pakistan movement. He was James Boswell of Sir Muhammad Iqbal. His biography of Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Iqbal kay Hazoor, and Maktoobat -e- Iqbal Benam Nazir Niazi are basic sources...
- Sir Muhammad IqbalMuhammad IqbalSir Muhammad Iqbal , commonly referred to as Allama Iqbal , was a poet and philosopher born in Sialkot, then in the Punjab Province of British India, now in Pakistan...
- All India Muhammadan Educational ConferenceAll India Muhammadan Educational ConferenceThe All India Muhammadan Educational Conference was an organisation promoting modern, liberal education for the Muslim community in India. It was founded by Syed Ahmed Khan, also the founder of the Aligarh Muslim University...
Sources
- Iqbal, an illustrated biography, by Khurram Ali Shafiq.
- Danai Raz, by Syed Nazeer Niazi
- Iqbal Kay hazoor, by Syed Nazeer Niazi
- Zinda Rud, by justice Javid IqbalJavid IqbalJavid Iqbal HI, , is the son of the poet-philosopher Sir Muhammad Iqbal...
- Tulip in the desert: a selection of the poetry of Muhammad Iqbal By Sir Muhammad Iqbal, Mustansir Mir.