Haji Abdul Wahab: A profile of Tableeghi Jamaat Ameer

[Dawood Ibrahim]

Born on January 1, 1923 in Delhi he went on to become Islamic preacher after joining the movement during the life of Tableeghi Jamaat founder Muhammad Ilyas Kandhlawi.

According to reports, the cleric originally hailed from Karnal district in India and belonged to Rajput tribe.

He is said to have attended Islamia College, Lahore, and also worked as Tehsildar in pre-partition India.

Haji Abdul Wahab was also affiliated with Majlis-e-Ahrar-e-Islam in his youth.

He joined the Tableeghi Jamaat in 1944 and later left his job to work for the movement.

Haji Abdul Wahab, also known as the direct companion of Maulana Muhammad Ilyas, is considered one of the first five people in Pakistan who offered their entire life for Tabligeehi Jamaat.

Maulana succeeded Haji Muhammad Bashir as Ameer of the Jamaat in 1992.

Based in Jamaat's headquarters in Raiwind Markaz near Lahore, he was head of Shura (council) as well as a member of the movement's (Aalmi Shura) World Council based in Nizamuddin, Delhi India.


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[Dawood Ibrahim]

Rip

 

[Zarvan]

 

[BRAVO_]

RIP ..

 

[Yaseen1]

May blessings of ALLAH ALMIGHTY ALONE on him .Rest in paradise forever.His efforts for preaching true Islamic teachings will be remembered forever great loss of Muslim Ummah

 

[CriticalThought]

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'oon

 

[Pan-Islamic-Pakistan]

Met with him in Raiwind some time back. Very kind-hearted and easy going personality. Will miss him. May Allah swt bless him w Jannat ul firdos.

 

[Crystal-Clear]

RIP
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marhoom ney beintiha logon ko musalmaan kiya or kafi logon ki islaah ki .

 

[Tps43]

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'oon

 

[darksider]

Inna Lillahi Wa Inna Ilaihi Raji'oon

 

[Yankee-stani]

The single biggest cause of problems for Pakistan. In essence it weakens the Pakistani state and nurtures a trans-national causes that are inimical to developing solid Pakistan nationalism. I consider it to be doing greater damage to Pakistani state then TTP ever could.

@OsmanAli98

I cant say who he was I only know him from PDF and from my dad watching Pakistani TV this morning then again mullahism is a big problem and it has spread over through the diaspora sadly

 

[dexter]

إِنَّا لِلّهِ وَإِنَّـا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعونَ

اللہ تعالی مرحوم کے درجات بلند فرمائے اور اپنے جوار رحمت میںتعینات فرمائے

Tableeghi Jamaat (TJ) Emir Haji Abdul Wahab passed away in Lahore on Sunday at the age of 95 after a prolonged battle with dengue. The cleric's funeral prayer was offered at Raiwind Ijtema Haveli after Maghrib prayer after which he was laid to rest in a graveyard adjacent to the TJ centre in Raiwind.

Maulana Nazarur Rehman led the funeral prayer, which was attended by a large number of devotees, clerics, members of the TJ council and people belonging to all walks of life.

Haji Abdul Wahab had been admitted to Doctors' Hospital for the past few days after being afflicted with dengue. He also suffered from asthma and was put on life support yesterday, according to a close aide of his belonging to the Tableeghi Jamaat.

Prime Minister Imran Khan expressed grief and sorrow over Haji Wahab's demise, Radio Pakistan reported. He offered his condolences to the bereaved family, and said Haji Wahab's services as a religious scholar will always be remembered.

Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri expressed deep sorrow over Haji Wahab's demise.

"Haji Abdul Wahab's contribution to religious affairs will always be remembered," he said.

Information Minister Fawad Chaudhry also expressed his sorrow over the Tableeghi Jamaat amir's death, according to Radio Pakistan.

He said Haji Abdul Wahab rendered innumerable services towards the preaching and spread of Islam's message. He recalled that the TJ leader always based his preaching on Islam's message of peace, and had proved through his conduct that sentiments of peace and love can bring lasting changes in the mindset and character of a person.

Chief Justice of Pakistan Mian Saqib Nisar also extended heartfelt condolences towards the grieving family.

Various PML-N leaders, including Nawaz Sharif, Shahbaz Sharif, Hamza Shahbaz, Amir Muqam and Marriyum Aurangzeb offered their condolences to the family of the deceased and acknowledged the amir's contributions to religious affairs.

Jamaat-i-Islami Emir Sirajul Haq said that Haji Wahab spent his entire life in the service of Islam.

"His services in trying to spread Islam are irreplaceable," the JI chief added.

A life dedicated to dawah

Haji Abdul Wahab was born in the suburban area of Delhi, India, in January 1923. He graduated from Islamia College, Lahore, and joined the civil service as a Tehsildar in pre-partition India. He also remained affiliated with Majlis-i-Ahrar-i-Islam in his youth.

After being inspired by the oration of Maulana Ilyas Kandhlawi, the founder of Tableeghi Jamaat, Haji Wahab went on to become an Islamic preacher after joining the Jamaat in 1944 and decided to spend his whole life in religious preaching and remained with Maulana Ilyas till his death.

He migrated to Pakistan after 1947 along with a few other companions and founded Madrassa Arabia near Raiwind railway junction. He also left his job later to ensure his active participation in the Tableeghi Jamaat.

Haji Wahab was stated to be a direct companion of Maulana Ilyas and one of the five people who rendered their entire life for Tableeghi Jamaat following the creation of Pakistan.

Haji Wahab succeeded Haji Muhammad Bashir as the emir of Tableeghi Jamaat, in 1992. He remained the head of Shura (council) as well as a member of the movement's Aalmi Shura (World Council) based in Delhi, India.


Source: https://www.dawn.com/news/1446357

 

[Champion_Usmani]

 

[Salik]

I cant say who he was I only know him from PDF and from my dad watching Pakistani TV this morning then again mullahism is a big problem and it has spread over through the diaspora sadly

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