AKM Nazir Ahmed

A. K. M. Nazir Ahmad (Bengali: এ.কে.এম. নাজির আহমদ) (c. 1939 – January 7, 2014) was a renowned academic, Islamic scholar and Islamist politician in Pakistan, and later Bangladesh. At the time of his death, he was Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami.[1][2]

Early Life and Education

Professor A.K.M Nazir Ahmad ACADEMIC & ISLAMIC SCHOLAR

A.K.M Nazir Ahmad was born in the village of Boalia, located in Borua Upazila of the district of Comilla in Bangladesh in 1939. After completing his primary and secondary education, he obtained Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English from Dhaka University in 1962. A year later in 1963, he obtained an M.A. from the same university.

Politics

He was actively involved in student politics since 1960 and was the Central President of East Pakistan Islami Chhatra Sangha. After finishing his studies, he joined Jamaat-e-Islami in 1965. Within a short time, he was appointed the Ameer of Comilla division in 1967. Throughout his political tenure he served as member of Majlis-e-Shura, Central Working Committee and Executive Committee.

In 2009, he was appointed Nayeb-e-Ameer of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, a post he held till his demise.[2]

Professional career

A.K.M Nazir Ahmad taught in his capacity as Professor of English in Comilla Victoria College and Comilla College. He was also Director of Bangladesh Islamic Centre.

Literary career

He wrote more than 35 books on the various aspects of Islam, mainly focusing on the Quran and various collections of Hadith. He is well known for his Bangla translations of Hadith collections such as Sahih al-Bukhari, Sahih Muslim, Sunan Abu Dawood, Al-Sunan an-Nasa'i and Riyad-us Saliheen among others.

Arrest

On December 11, 2011, Nazir Ahmad, along with many activists and leaders of Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami, was sent to jail in connection with two cases filed for damaging vehicles, assaulting police and obstructing them from discharging their duties on September 19, 2011, at Bijoynagar in the capital city. Victim of alleged torture at the hands of police, he was jailed at Dhaka Central Jail.[3][4]

Death

A.K.M Nazir Ahmed died in Ibne Sina hospital in Dhaka in the night of January 7, 2014, following a severe heart attack and hospitalization under life support for more than 10 days. Relatives said that his deteriorating health had been a result of a heart attack following news that his son had been arrested by police. He was 74 years old.[5][6]

His funeral prayer was led by his elder son in law Maulana Abdul Halim.

Condolence messages were issued by Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami Acting Ameer Maqbul Ahmed and Acting Sec-Gen Dr. Shafiqur Rahman, Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind Maulana Syed Jalaluddin Omari among others.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Nayeb-e-Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami, Professor Nazir Ahmed Dies at 74; Acting Ameer expresses deep condolence over his death". Jamaat-e-Islami official website. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Professor AKM Nazir Ahmed (1939-2014)". Radiance Viewsweekly. 19 Jan 2014. Retrieved 14 September 2014.
  3. ↑ "7 Jamaat men sent to jail". bdnews24. 11 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  4. ↑ "7 Jamaat leaders sent to jail". Daily Star. 12 December 2011. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  5. ↑ "Jamaat’s Nayeb-e Ameer Nazir dies". banglanews24. 8 January 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.
  6. ↑ "Jamaat Nayeb-e-Ameer Nazir Ahmed on life support; Acting Ameer seeks prayer for his quickest recovery". Asiapost. 4 January 2014. Retrieved 30 September 2014.