Fazlul Karim (scholar)

Amir-ul-Muzahidin, Mawlana
Syed Muhammad Fazlul Karim Rah.
Title Pir Saheb Charmonai
Born Fazlul Karim
1935
Charmonai, Barisal
Died November 26, 2006[1]
Charmonai, Barisal, Bangladesh
Nationality Bangladeshi
Era Modern era
Religion Islam
Jurisprudence Hanafi
Movement Deobandi
Main interest(s) Political Islam
Notable work(s) Establishing Islami Andolan Bangladesh

Mohammad Fazlul Karim was a scholar, Islamist politician, and founder of Islami Andolan Bangladesh.[2] He started a residential madrassah in Charmonai, Barisal District, southern Bangladesh.

Early life and education

Maulana Syed Mohammad Fazlul Karim was born in 1935, Charmanai, Barisal. After completing his degree in Islamic Studies from Alia Madrasah Fazlul Karim joined Jamia Qurania Arabia Lalbagh, Dhaka. He completed Dawra e Hadith from this institution in 1957.

Career

Syed Mohammad Fazlul Karim started his career as a teacher at Chormonai Madrasah. In 1987, Fazlul Karim established Islami Shashontantra Andolan. He served as the head of the movement till his death in 2006.[3]

Death

After long suffering from diabetes and kidney disease Fazlul Karim died at the age 71 in his own home at village Charmonai in Sadar upazila of Barisal district at November 24, 2006 about 9:40 am. He had two wives, seven sons and a daughter.[4]

References

  1. ↑ "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 888". Thedailystar.net. 2006-11-26. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
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  4. ↑ Our Correspondent, Barisal (2006-11-26). "The Daily Star Web Edition Vol. 5 Num 888". Thedailystar.net. Retrieved 2016-02-01.
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