Rezaul Karim (scholar)
Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim (Bengali: সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করিম; born: 1 February 1971), also known by his title Charmonai Pir,[1] is a Bangladeshi Deobandi Islamic scholar, politician, religious speaker and social reformer who serving as the second leader of Islami Andolan Bangladesh.[2] He is also President of the Bangladesh Mujahid Committee [3] and Bangladesh Quran Education Board, and the Vice President of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh.[4]
Amirul Mujahidin Mufti Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim | |
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সৈয়দ মুহাম্মদ রেজাউল করিম | |
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| President of Islami Andolan Bangladesh | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Fazlul Karim |
| President of Bangladesh Mujahid Committee | |
| Assumed office 2006 | |
| Preceded by | Syed Fazlul Karim |
| Chairman of Char Monai Union | |
| In office 2003–2011 | |
| Preceded by | Abdus Salam Rari |
| Succeeded by | Syed Ishaq Muhammad Abul Khair |
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| Born | 1 February 1971 Char Monai, East Pakistan |
| Children | Sayed Abraul Karim |
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| Relatives | Syed Muhammad Ishaq (grandfather) Syed Faizul Karim (brother) |
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| Religion | Islam |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Era | Modern |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Movement | Deobandi |
| Main interest(s) | Hadith, Fiqh, Islamic Movement, Politics, Tasawwuf |
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Early life and family
Syed Muhammad Rezaul Karim was born on 1 February 1971 in the village of Char Monai in Barisal, East Pakistan. He belonged to a Bengali Muslim family who were the hereditary Pirs of Charmonai, with his great-grandfather, Sayed Amjad Ali, being a descendant of Ali, the fourth Caliph of Islam. His grandfather, Syed Muhammad Ishaq, was the first Pir of Charmonai, and his father, Syed Fazlul Karim, was the second Pir of Charmonai.[5] He has 6 brothers and 1 sister. Syed Faizul Karim is his younger brother, an influential Islamic scholar and politician in Bangladesh.[6]
Education
He started his education from Charmonai Jamia Rashidia Islamia. He passed Kamil (post-graduate) from its Alia branch in 1991. At the same time, he used to attend classes in its Qawmi branch. Then he obtained higher degree in Fiqh and Hadith from Sagardi Islamia Kamil Madrasa, Barisal. He studied at Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania for some time.[7]
Career
After completing his education, he joined Charmonai Jamia Rashidia Islamia as a teacher of its Alia branch. Then he was assistant principals of both the branches (Alia and Qawmi) for long time. Currently, he is the main patron of both branches. He is also the President of the Bangladesh Quran Education Board and Co-President of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh.[7]
He served as the chairman of Char Monai Union for two terms from 2003 to 2011.[8]
After the death of his father on 25 November 2006, he was elected Amir of Islami Andolan Bangladesh and Bangladesh Mujahideen Committee.[2]
Politics
From his student life, he was involved in politics of Islami Shasantantra Chhatra Andolan. Later he served as the Student Welfare Secretary of its Central Committee. He was arrested during the Four-party coalition government led by BNP for his activism in the Islamic movement.[7]
Views
Criticism of Sheikh Hasina
At a conference in June 2019, Sheikh Hasina said about Hijab, "Hand socks, foot socks, nose and eyes covered, absolutely, what is it? Wandering around as living tents; It doesn't make sense." Rezaul Karim called her statement irresponsible and called for her withdrawal.[9]
Bibliography
- "The Educational Qualification of Charmonai Pir and the Story of a Sindabad: Shams Al Islam". Public Voice (in Bengali). 31 March 2019. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
References
- "Hefazat's Shafi, Chormonai Pir denounce Islamic State activities". Dhaka Tribune. 15 March 2017. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- "Islami Andolon Bangladesh: Who are they and what do they stand for?". Dhaka Tribune. 23 June 2018. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- ওয়াজ মাহফিলের যত ধারা [As many sections of Waz Mahfil]. Bangla Tribune (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- "Islamic Political Parties : Their Poll Prospects". Daily Sun. Retrieved 17 November 2020.
- Nizampuri, Ashraf Ali (2013). দ্যা হান্ড্রেড (বাংলা মায়ের একশ কৃতিসন্তান) (in Bengali) (1 ed.). Hathazari, Chittagong: Salman Prakashani. pp. 375–378. ISBN 978-112009250-2.
- Anwari, Mufti Ibrahim. মাওলানা ফজলুল করিম রহ. এর জীবন ও কর্ম [Biography of Mufti Fazlul Karim]. Daily Inqilab (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- "Short Biography of Mufti Rezaul Karim". Bimonthly Student News. June–July 2012.
- "Former Chairman of Char Monai Union". charmonaiup.barisal.gov.bd. Archived from the original on 27 October 2020. Retrieved 24 October 2020.
- পর্দা নিয়ে প্রধানমন্ত্রীর বক্তব্য দেশবাসীকে মর্মাহত করেছে: চরমোনাই পীর [PM's statement on veil shocks countrymen: Charmonai Pir]. Jugantor (in Bengali). Retrieved 24 October 2020.