Syed Kamaluddin Zafree
| Islamic scholar Syed Kamaluddin Abdullah Zafree | |
|---|---|
| Born |
5 March 1945 Bhola, Bangladesh |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Ethnicity | Bengali |
| Occupation | Faqih, academic |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith studies, Education |
|
Influenced by
| |
| Website | Official website |
Sayed Kamaluddin Abdullah Zafree or Syed Kamaluddin Zafree is an Islamic scholar from Bangladesh.[1] He heads several financial and educational instiutions including the Bangladesh Islami University.[2]
Early life and education
Sayed Kamaluddin ‘Abdullah Zafree was born on 5 March 1945 in Bhola, Bangladesh. He completed his basic studies from Dhaka Alia Madrasah and further studied classical Arabic at Umm al-Qura University in Makkah, Saudi Arabia.[1]
Career
Kamaluddin Zafree serves as the principal of Baridhara Madrsah.[3]
He founded the Bangladesh Islami University in 2006[4] and currently serves as a member of the Majlis Umana or governing body of the university.[2] He is also the chairman of the Central Shariah Council for Islamic Insurance of Bangladesh.[5]
TV host
Kamaluddin Zafree is popular Muslim televangelist and appears in ATN Bangla as an advisor in its Islamic programs section.[6]
Social activities
Kamaluddin Zafree was involved in an awareness campaign against AIDS, funded by the United Nations Fund for Population Activities as part of its an intervention program involving religious leaders.[7]
References
- 1 2 "BIOGRAPHY". Sayed Kamaluddin Zafree. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- 1 2 "Bangladesh Islami University". Bangladesh Islami University. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ Augustin, Sujan (30 June 2014). "Khaleda takes Iftar with orphans, Ulema, Mashaikhs". Risingbd. Risingbd. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ "Private universities have their role to play". The Holiday. 1 April 2011. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ "Board of Directors". Central Shariah Council for Islamic Insurance of Bangladesh. Retrieved 23 January 2016.
- ↑ "Islamic Section". ATN Bangla. Retrieved 24 January 2016.
- ↑ Esack, Farid; de jong, Folkert (2007). "Muslims Responding To AIDS: Mapping Muslim Organizational and Religious Responses" (PDF). CHART (2): 87. Retrieved 4 February 2016.