Wali Hasan Tonki (Urdu: مفتی ولی حسن ٹونکیؒ; 1924 – 3 February 1995) was a Pakistani Mufti, Islamic scholar, judge and writer.[1]
Wali Hasan Tonki | |
|---|---|
مفتی ولی حسن ٹونکیؒ | |
| 1st President of Iqra Rozatul Atfal Trust | |
| In office April 1984 – unknown | |
| Preceded by | None (office created) |
| Succeeded by | Muhammad Yusuf Ludhianvi |
| Personal life | |
| Born | 1924 |
| Died | 3 February 1995 (aged 70–71) |
| Resting place | Darul Uloom Korangi Cemetery |
| Nationality | British Indian (1924-1947) Pakistani (1947-1995) |
| Alma mater | University of Allahabad Panjab University Mazahir Uloom Darul Uloom Deoband Darul Uloom Nadwatul Ulama |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Institute | Darul Uloom Karachi Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Movement | Deobandi |
| Muslim leader | |
| Teacher | Husain Ahmad Madani Abdul Haq Akorwi |
Students | |
Early life and education
editWali Hasan was born in 1924 to Mufti Anwarul Hassan Khan in Tonk district. His father and grandfather, Muhammad Hassan Khan were muftis in the Sharia Court of Tonk. He studied Persian and other books of Arabic from his father. His father died when he was 11. In 1936 his paternal uncle Haider Hassan Khan took him to Darul-uloom Nadwatul Ulama and studied for four years. And then he studied random books from his paternal uncle in Tonk. After the death of his paternal uncle, he served for many years in the Sharia Court of Tonk. During this period, he passed the Maulvi examination from University of Allahabad and Maulvi Alam and Fazil from Panjab University. Then entered in Mazahir Uloom and complete Dars-i Nizami. Then he studied in Darul Uloom Deoband under Husain Ahmad Madani.[2][3]
Career
editAfter studies, he was appointed as Mufti and Judge in a Sharia court at Chhabra Gugor till the partition of India.[2] He migrated to Pakistan and taught at Metropolis High School, Karachi. He later taught at the Madrasa Imdadul Uloom and at the Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia.[1]
He founded Iqra Rozatul Atfal Trust, and also served as its first president.[4]
Literary works
editTonki wrote books and his articles appeared in various journals.[5] His books include:
- Tazkira Auliya i Hind wa Pakistan
- Aaili Qawaneen Shariat ki Roshni main
- Bima Ki Haqeeqat
- Qurbani Ke Ahkam Masail
- Fitna Inkar-e-Hadees
Death
editHe died on Friday, 3 February 1995. His funeral prayers were led by Abdul Rasheed Nomani and according to his will, he was laid to rest in Darul Uloom Karachi cemetery.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b c مولانا محمد عمر رفيق. "حضرت مولانا مفتی ولی حسن ٹونکی نور اللہ مرقدہٗ (تعارفی تذکرہ)". Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ a b Shaykh Muhammad Husain Siddiqi. "Sawaneh Hazrat Mufti Wali Hasan Tonki (r.a) By Shaykh Muhammad Husain Siddiqi". Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "Mufti Wali Hasan Tonki, Grand Mufti of Pakistan". 3 December 2018. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "SCHOOL LEADERSHIP". iqratrust.edu.pk/en. Archived from the original on 28 April 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.
- ^ "مفتی ولی حسن ٹونکی". Jamia Uloom-ul-Islamia. Archived from the original on 4 May 2021. Retrieved 4 May 2021.