Shah Ahmad Noorani
Shah Ahmad Noorani | |
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President of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal | |
In office 9 October 2002 – 11 December 2003 | |
Preceded by | Office created |
Succeeded by | Qazi Hussain Ahmad |
Member of National Assembly of Pakistan | |
In office 14 April 1972 – 7 March 1977 | |
Constituency | NW-134 (Karachi-VII) |
Personal details | |
Born | Ahmad Noorani Siddiqi 1 October 1926 Shia-Sunni relations |
Shah Ahmad Noorani Siddiqi (1 October 1926 – 11 December 2003, known as Allama Noorani) was a Pakistani
Siddiqi was founder of the World Islamic Mission, leader of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) and founder president of the Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA).[1][3]
The JUP was the main
Active in politics since the 1970s, agitating against General Zia-ul-Haq in the 1980s, and after disassociating from politics during most of the 1990s, he made his notable come back after rigorously opposing and further forming an ultra–conservative alliance to oppose the regime of President Pervez Musharraf.[5] Assuming the presidency of Muttahida Majlis-e-Amal (MMA), he was known to use tough rhetoric against Musharraf and formed a public support against Musharraf's policies in the country.[6]
Early life and education
Ahmad Noorani was born in
He received his BA degree in
He established himself as Islamic scholar and worked in the developing the Islamic philosophy as well as helping found the World Islamic Mission, based in Mecca, Saudi Arabia in 1972.[1]
He has been described as a
Political career
Member of National Assembly
Noorani was elected as member of the
The second time he was elected as MNA from Constituency
Role for strengthening democracy in Pakistan
Noorani took stand against the martial law regime of Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq. His party was one of the founding members of Pakistan National Alliance (PNA) formed on January 10, 1977 and “Pakistan Awami Ittihad” (PAI) in 1988.
During Zia's regime, he raised his voice for the rehabilitation of the political parties, restoration of the judicial powers and finishing the military courts, elimination of the Martial law; and announcement of the election schedule. He was also guiding force for the formation of another electoral alliance Islami Jamhuri Mahaz in May 1999. Through his efforts, Noorani, formed an alliance of six religious, political parties, named as the Muttahida Majlis-i-Amal (MMA), came into being in 2001. He was chosen as its founding President.[9][10]
Religious views
Noorani argued with ideologies such as the
Death
On 11 December 2003 (17 Shawwal 1424), Noorani died from a
Condolences
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Wasim, Amir (12 December 2003). "Maulana Noorani passes away: Funeral prayers at Nishtar Park today". Dawn (newspaper). Archived from the original on 3 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Qaid-e-Ahl Sunnat His Eminence Maulana Shah Ahmad Noorani Siddiqui Al-Qadiri (RA) Rahmatullah alaih (1926–2003)". Noorani. Archived from the original on 17 May 2014. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Leaders vow to continue Noorani's mission". Dawn (newspaper). 19 January 2004. Archived from the original on 15 August 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ Zia Ur Rehman (3 March 2016). "In Qadri's fate, Barelvis see their redemption". The News International (newspaper). Archived from the original on 19 April 2022. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b c d e Hussain, Shahid (12 December 2003). "Noorani dies of a heart attack". GUlf News. Archived from the original on 11 October 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Shah Ahmed Noorani's death shocks MMA leaders". Daily Times. 12 December 2003. Archived from the original on 24 September 2005. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ "World Islamic Mission: Mauritius Branch – Maulana Shah Ahmad Noorani Siddiqui Al-Qaderi". Islamic Mission. 4 March 2010. Archived from the original on 22 March 2016. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
- ^ Obituary in Impact International, volume 34, n° 4, 2004
- ^ Abzahir Khan, Muhammad Idrees, Akhtar Hussain. "Mawlana Shah Ahmad Noorani: His Role in the Restoration of Parliamentary Democracy in Pakistan, 1977-200". Vfast.org website. Archived from the original on 18 September 2023. Retrieved 15 August 2022.
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