Draft:Fariduddin Qadri
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| Name | Fariduddin Qadri |
| Other Names | Dr. Fariduddin Qadri |
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| Birth Place | Jhang, Punjab |
| Brith Date | 1918 |
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| Teachers | Shakil Naqvi
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| Religion | Islam |
Fariduddin Qadri was a Pakistani physician, religious scholar, littérateur, and political activist. He is known for his participation in the Pakistan Movement and his activities for the Muslim League in the 1945 and 1946 CE elections. He is the father of Tahir-ul-Qadri, the founder of Minhaj-ul-Quran.[1]
Biography
Fariduddin Qadri was born in 1918 CE in the city of Jhang, Punjab province. During his studies to acquire religious and medical knowledge, he resided for 12 years in the cities of Lucknow and Hyderabad Deccan. He pursued his education at the Lucknow scientific center, one of the most important educational centers in Asia during that period. At that time, this center was compared in terms of scientific credibility with prominent universities such as Oxford and Cambridge. His son, Shaykh-ul-Islam Dr Tahir-ul-Qadri, is the founder of the international institute Minhaj-ul-Quran, and his grandsons, Dr. Hassan Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, is the head of the Minhaj-ul-Quran institute, and Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri, is the head of the international department of Minhaj-ul-Quran.
Education
- Religious studies at the Lucknow scientific center;
- 12-year residence for studies in Lucknow and Hyderabad Deccan;
- Received a doctorate degree in pharmacy from King George Medical College in Lucknow.
Activities
Political Activities
Fariduddin Qadri acted as a speaker for the Muslim League party in the general elections of India in 1945 and 1946 CE, and played an effective role in social mobilization for the victory of Muslim League candidates in Jhang. He was also present at the historic session of 23 March 1940 (the Muslim League gathering which led to the adoption of the Lahore Resolution and is considered one of the preliminaries to the formation of Pakistan) and was among the leaders on the podium. Images of this ceremony remain as a historical document. He had extensive connections with Muhammad Iqbal, even visiting him during his illness.
Scientific and Social Activities
- Teaching religious sciences and activity in scientific and literary circles;
- Providing free medical services in migrant camps in Lahore after the partition of India and Pakistan in 1947 CE;
- Activity in the field of education and social services.
Honors
- Received a plaque of appreciation from the Pakistan Movement party and the promoter of the theory of an independent Pakistan;
- Receipt of this medal on 3 February 2022 by the family, and its delivery to Dr. Hussain Mohi-ud-Din Qadri (his grandson) by President Dr Arif Alvi.
See also
Notes
- ↑ Dr. Fariduddin Qadri, One of the Great Names of the Pakistan Movement, Minhaj-ul-Quran International Institute website (in Urdu). Published 7 February 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2025.
References
- Dr. Fariduddin Qadri, One of the Great Names of the Pakistan Movement, Minhaj-ul-Quran International Institute website (in Urdu). Published 7 February 2022. Retrieved 24 December 2025.