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Syed Muhibb ul-Rahman | |
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সৈয়দ মুহেব্বুর রহমান | |
 Syed Muhibb ul-Rahman in February 1972 | |
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| Born | 1862 Noagaon Union, Araihazar Upazila, Narayanganj |
| Died | 30 June 1975 (aged 112–113) Noagaon Union, Araihazar Upazila, Narayanganj |
| Children | Syed Ataul Haque, Syeda Zayeda Khatun, Syeda Tirzik, Syeda Asifa, Syed Nazirul Haque, Syeda Rowshan Ara, Syeda Harissa, Syed Ranwak, Syed Masood |
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| Relatives | Syed Badrul Ahsan (grandson) |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Muslim leader | |
Influenced
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Syed Muhibb ul-Rahman (1862 – 30 June 1975)[1], was a Bengali Muslim scholar, educator, author, and community leader mentioned in Edward Edwards’ A History of the Oriental Translation (1922). He co-authored A Handbook of Persian Translation and Composition (1915) with Loka Nath Haldar.[2]
Early life and family
[edit]Syed Muhibb ul-Rahman was born in 1862 in Kaliganj, Bengal[3], into a Syed family with a background in religious scholarship. His father was Syed Wajeed Baks (1842–1915) [4], and his mother was the sister of Azgar Bhuiyan. He was the eldest of nine siblings.[5]
His siblings, in order of birth, were Syeda Sufia Begum, Syeda Sabera Begum, Syeda Masuma Begum, Maulana Syed Mir Obaidur Rahman, Syeda Muslima Begum, Syeda Tafura Begum, Maulana Syed Mir Matiur Rahman, and Doctor Syed Mokhlesur Rahman.[4] Contemporary and family accounts indicate that several of his brothers were engaged in religious scholarship, while Syed Mokhlesur Rahman pursued a career in Ayurvedic medicine.[4]
Muhibb ul-Rahman grew up in an environment oriented toward education and religious learning and acquired proficiency in multiple languages from an early age, including Bengali, English, Arabic, Persian, Urdu, and Sanskrit. These linguistic abilities later informed his work as an educator and author.[6]
Education
[edit]While specific details of his formal education are limited, family and local sources suggest that Muhibb ul-Rahman received extensive instruction in Islamic studies, Persian grammar, Arabic, and classical literature. [1] His upbringing in a highly educated and religious family enabled him to develop a wide-ranging scholarly foundation, which he later applied in his teaching and writing.[5]
Academic career
[edit]In 1900, Muhibb ul-Rahman became the first Muslim teacher at Kaliganj Raja Rajendra Narayan English High School, a significant accomplishment at a time when Muslim representation in formal education roles in Bengal was limited. He later served as the Head Maulana of the school, a position he held until 31 December 1944.[1][4]
During his tenure, he was known for integrating religious and language education, mentoring students in Persian, Arabic, and other languages, and fostering a scholarly culture in the school. His students included individuals who later became notable educators and scholars in the region.
Publications
[edit]Muhibb ul-Rahman co-authored A Handbook of Persian Translation and Composition in 1915 with Loknath Haldar. [6] This work was designed to teach students Persian language skills through structured translation and composition exercises.
- The book was incorporated into the syllabus for Classes IX and X from 1920 onward.[7][8]
- It was listed in the British Museum catalogue in 1922, under the entry:
“MUHIBB ul-RAHMAN, Sayyid, of Kaliganj, and LOKA-NATHA HAOLADER. A Hand Book of Persian Translation and Composition. By Moulavi Syed Mahibbar Rahaman and Loka Nath Haolader. pp.xii. l90. Calcutta, 1915.”[2]
- Copies of the book were held in university libraries in Japan, Canada, and Pakistan.[9]
The work remains historically significant as an early example of Anglo-Persian educational literature in Bengal.[4]
Religious and scholarly influence
[edit]Muhibb ul-Rahman was recognised as a learned scholar and spiritual figure within the local community. Family and regional accounts indicate that he provided instruction in Islamic studies, taught in a family-operated madrasa in Noagaon, and was respected for his knowledge of Arabic, Persian, and Urdu texts.[5]
His brothers, Syed Mir Ubaidur Rahman and Syed Mir Matiur Rahman, were also recognised for scholarly achievements, which contributed to a broader intellectual environment within the family.[4]
Students and mentorship
[edit]Muhibb ul-Rahman mentored several students who later became educators and religious leaders. Notably, Moulovi Badruzzaman studied under him from 1906 to 1915 and subsequently worked alongside him at Kaliganj Raja Rajendra Narayan English High School.[1] Other students were trained in religious studies, Persian, and Arabic, continuing the educational traditions of the region.[5]
According to family sources, his influence extended across generations through both his teaching and his family’s scholarly network.[4]
Community service
[edit]After retiring from teaching, Muhibb ul-Rahman served as President of the Satgao Union Board for approximately 23 years. In this role, he contributed to local governance, dispute resolution, and community development.[1]
He was consulted in local matters and was regarded as a figure of integrity and knowledge. His leadership helped maintain educational and social standards in the region, complementing his academic work.[5]
Later life and death
[edit]Muhibb ul-Rahman continued to be intellectually active in his later years and remained involved in community and religious activities.[4]
During the 1971 Bangladesh Liberation War, family accounts report that soldiers entered Noagaon village while searching for Hindus. The accounts were collected and compiled mainly from his grandson, Syed Badrul Ahsan. According to these accounts, Muhibb ul-Rahman, then reportedly aged 109, was observed performing prayer and was not harmed. After he completed his prayer, the soldiers reportedly greeted him, noting that they had been told the village was populated by Hindus, and then left the area without incident.[10]
He passed away on 30 June 1975 at the age of 113[3][11], leaving a legacy of scholarship, teaching, and public service.[5]
Family and descendants
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Muhibb ul-Rahman’s extended family includes multiple prominent scholars and educators: [4]
- Syed Ataul Haque, also known as Anis.
- Syeda Zayeda Khatun (born circa 1915, as she was alive in 2001 at the age of 86), also known as Parsh or Porosher Ma.[12]
- Syeda Tirzik
- Syeda Asifa
- Syed Nazirul Haque (died 25 October 1992)[13], also known as Shahud. He was the father of Syed Badrul Ahsan, who is a Bangladeshi journalist and author who currently serves as editor-in-charge of The Asian Age. Syed Nazirul Haque had a daughter and three other sons.
- Syeda Rowshan Ara, also known as Samiya.
- Syeda Harissa
- Syed Ranwak
- Syed Masood
Name variations
[edit]- Muhibb ul-Rahman (British Museum catalogue, 1922) – primary historical source.[2]
- Syed Muhebbur Rahman – common family English transliteration.
- Syed Mohebbur Rahman – regional variant.
- Syed Mir Muhibb ur Rahman – used in Bengali-language sources.
- Moulvi Syed Mohebbur Rahman – honorific used locally.
- Muhibb ul-Rahman – formal Arabic transliteration.
- Monlavi Syed Mahibbar Rahaman - secondary historical source in the primary historical source.[2]
- Syed Muhibb al-Rahman - al-Rahman instead of ul-Rahman.
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 5 Waheeduzzaman, Mohammad (2021-06-30). "EMINENT JOURNALIST Mr. Syed Badrul Ahsan with his grandfather MAULANA SYED MOHEBBUR RAHMAN". Facebook. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 3 4 Edwards, Edward (1922). A Catalogue of the Persian Printed Books in the British Museum. London: British Museum. LCCN 22020131. OCLC 42599903.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - 1 2 Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2017-02-20). "Two clans … and their happy secrets". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Baset, Md Mashhudul; Rashed, Syed Abdur (2022-06-30). "প্রয়ানের ৪৭ তম বর্ষে মাওলানা সৈয়দ মুহীব্বূর রহমান (রাহে) এর প্রতি গভীরতম শ্রদ্ধা।". Facebook. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 3 4 5 6 Baset, Md Mashhudul (2021-07-01). "আমার জানা মতে মাওলানা সৈয়দ মীর মুহিব্বুর রহমান , মাওলানা সৈয়দ মীর ওবায়দুর রহমান ও মাওলানা সৈয়দ মীর মতিউর রহমান তিন ভাই শিক্ষা ও আচরণ বৈশিষ্ট্য অতি উচ্চ মর্যাদা সম্পন্ন ব্যতিক্রম ধর্মী আলেম ছিলেন". Facebook. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - 1 2 Rahman, Muhibbur; Haldar, Loknath (1915). A Handbook of Persian Translation and Composition.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ British Museum. Dept. of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts; Edwards, Edward (1922). A catalogue of the Persian printed books in the British Museum, comp. by Edward Edwards. Printed by order of the Trustees. Robarts - University of Toronto. London British Museum [etc.] p. 180.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ British Museum. Dept. of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts; Edwards, Edward (1922). A catalogue of the Persian printed books in the British Museum, comp. by Edward Edwards. Printed by order of the Trustees. Robarts - University of Toronto. London British Museum [etc.] p. 269.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ British Museum. Dept. of Oriental Printed Books and Manuscripts; Edwards, Edward (1922). A catalogue of the Persian printed books in the British Museum, comp. by Edward Edwards. Printed by order of the Trustees. Robarts - University of Toronto. London British Museum [etc.]
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: date and year (link) - ↑ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2025-12-16). "My 1971: From darkness to light". Dhaka Tribune. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2023-03-18). "Noagaon in the soul". The Business Standard. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2017-02-17). "Two clans … and their happy secrets". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ Ahsan, Syed Badrul (2016-10-23). "My parents . . . through October memories". The Daily Observer. Retrieved 2026-01-06.
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