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Ubaidullah Anwar

1926 – 1985

Pakistani Islamic scholar

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Lived 1926 – 1985 (aged 58). Ubaidullah Anwar was a Pakistani ulema, islamicist, writer and politician.

Ubaidullah Anwar (2 August 1926 27 April 1985) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, politician and vice-emir of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.

Education After memorizing the Holy Qur'an in Lahore, he entered Mazahir Uloom, Saharanpur, British India for primary and secondary education. Where he learned from Asadullah Rampuri, Abdul Rahman Kamilpuri and Jameel Ahmed Thanvi. Later, he went to Darul Uloom Deoband and studied with Hussain Ahmad Madani, Muhammad Ibrahim Balyawi, Rasool Khan Hazarvi, Muhammad Shafi and Muhammad Idris Kandhlawi. After completing Tafsir, Hadith, Jurisprudence and Kalam, he graduated in 1947.

He pledged allegiance to his father Ahmed Ali Lahori and received the caliphate from him.

Teaching After graduation, he was appointed as an instructor in Madressa Mazhirul Uloom, Karachi. After about 6 years, he visited Lahore and started teaching on a platform of Misri Shah neighbourhood of Lahore, Pakistan. Taught Quran for about 10 years.

Death He died on 7 Sha'ban 1405 AH (27 April 1985).

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Important facts

Born
2 August 1926
Birth century
20th century
Died
27 April 1985
Occupation
Ulema, Islamicist, writer, politician
Nationality
Pakistan
Education
Mazahir Uloom, Darul Uloom Deoband
Also known as
Maulana Ubaidullah Anwar, Obaidullah Anwar, Maulana Obaidullah Anwar

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Ubaidullah Anwar?

Pakistani Islamic scholar

When was Ubaidullah Anwar born?

Ubaidullah Anwar was born on 2 August 1926.

When did Ubaidullah Anwar die?

Ubaidullah Anwar died on 27 April 1985.

What was Ubaidullah Anwar's occupation?

Ubaidullah Anwar was an ulema, islamicist, writer and politician.

What nationality was Ubaidullah Anwar?

Ubaidullah Anwar was Pakistani.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Ubaidullah Anwar

· Wikidata: Q25548169

· DBpedia: Ubaidullah Anwar

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