Draft:Ahmad al-Muhayiri
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| Name | Ahmad al-Muhayiri |
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| Birth Place | Syria |
| Religion | Islam |
Ahmad Muhammad al-Muhayiri was born in 1898 CE in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria. He grew up there, imbued with the patriotic spirit prevalent at the time, and distinguished himself as an outstanding student whose intelligence, acumen, and rapid learning abilities drew considerable attention. His cleverness and talent led him to join the Arab Medical Institute in Damascus. This specialized institute was one of the rare scientific centers in the region during that period. Through his perseverance and dedication, he obtained a diploma in general medicine in 1921 CE. Immediately after graduating, he relocated from Damascus to the Hejaz. In 1921 CE, he resided in Mecca for one year before traveling to Transoxiana, attracting a large number of Arabs living in the Hejaz. Upon entering Jordan, he settled in the city of Irbid. Given the country's urgent need for physicians, he was appointed as a doctor in Ajloun and the Koura region in northern Jordan.
Biography
Ahmad Muhammad al-Muhayiri was born in 1898 CE in the ancient city of Damascus, Syria. On March 1, 1925 CE, he began his work as a government physician in Irbid, performing his duties with great activity and professionalism. However, on June 18, 1926 CE, he submitted his resignation to devote himself entirely to a significant medical endeavor. There, he dedicated his time to combating certain epidemic diseases, particularly malaria and trachoma, treating patients and educating them on disease prevention. On March 30, 1930 CE, he acquired Jordanian citizenship under effective nationality laws designed to attract Arab expertise and qualifications, which significantly influenced his work and the development of services within various institutions.
Activities
He engaged in numerous activities, including political, social, medical, and agricultural pursuits.
Establishment of a Clinic
Despite his many commitments, he remained loyal to his noble profession. In 1926 CE, he opened his private clinic in Irbid. The clinic was located on the Irbid hill, opposite the municipality, near the old Saraya prison, and south of the Hasan Kamil al-Sabbah school. He was consistently active; serving as both a preacher and a physician, he rode his horse through the villages surrounding Irbid. In the previous century, at the request of the mayor of Irbid, he worked as a physician for the Irbid Municipality, where he focused on organizing public health affairs in the city. His efforts particularly emphasized food safety and the inspection of shops and restaurants to ensure compliance with necessary sanitary conditions. He often treated the needy free of charge, an act that brought him closer to the people, earned him their affection, and garnered him their appreciation.
Collaboration with the Brotherhood
He was active in national and political spheres and, due to his Islamic inclinations, joined the Muslim Brotherhood movement, maintaining active ties with them. He remained steadfast in the principles upon which he was raised.
Agriculture
He was distinguished by his extensive agricultural activities. He reclaimed and cultivated nearly one thousand dunams of land in the northern Jordan Valley, growing bananas and citrus fruits. He viewed the future of the nation and the guarantee of its development in constructing houses in the traditional Levantine style. These were two-story stone houses with beautiful interiors. One such house, built in 1923, overlooked a lush garden spanning two dunams. This building was later leased by the Ministry of Education and converted into a primary school for girls. In addition, he constructed several shops and stores, including the Al-Hilal Library, which was the first distributor of Jordanian and Arab newspapers and magazines in Irbid, such as the newspapers Al-Difa and Al-Jihad, Filastin, and Al-Hilal.
Death
He was an active and meticulous individual, one of the great founders who left behind a renowned legacy. He passed away in 1967 CE.
References
- See: Entry for Ahmad Muhammad al-Muhayiri in Ikhwan Wiki; ikhwanwiki.com.