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'''Jalaluddin Umri''' (Born 1935) is a [[writer]]<ref name="PP115">{{cite journal |title=Economic Role of Women: The Islamic Approach |journal=Policy Perspectives |volume=5 |issue=1 |jstor=42909191 |last1=Umri |first1=Syed Jalaluddin |last2=Umri |first2=Jalal Uddin |year=2008 |pages=115–126 }}</ref> and a [[religious scholar]].<ref name="Bhat101">{{cite book |last1=Bhat |first1=Ali Mohd |title=Legal status of India in Islam an analytical study of approaches of Indo Pak Ulama in modern times |publisher=Shodhganga |page=101 |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/52382/10/10_chapter%204.pdf#page-14}}</ref> He was the [[Emir|Amir]] of [[Jamaat-e-Islami Hind]]<ref>{{cite web|author=Mohammed Anas |url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/investigation/hardline-jamaat-may-launch-own-party |title=hardline jamaat may launch own party |work=The Sunday Guardian |access-date=29 November 2011}}</ref><ref name="NS359">{{cite book |last1=Narendra Subramanian |title=Nation and Family: Personal Law, Cultural Pluralism, and Gendered Citizenship in India |date=9 April 2014 |page=359 |isbn=9780804790901 |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ixf1AgAAQBAJ&pg=PA359 |access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="TOIIT">{{cite news |last1=Pavan |title=How can one go to paradise by killing others: Jamaat chief |url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/How-can-one-go-to-paradise-by-killing-others-Jamaat-chief/articleshow/50181679.cms |access-date=5 March 2020 |publisher=Times of India-India Times |date=15 December 2015}}</ref> from 2007-2019. Now [[Syed Sadatullah Husaini]] is elected as the Amir for the term of 2019 &ndash; 2023.
'''Jalaluddin Umri''' (Born 1935) is an Islamic scholar<ref name="Bhat101">{{cite book |last1=Bhat |first1=Ali Mohd |title=Legal status of India in Islam an analytical study of approaches of Indo Pak Ulama in modern times |publisher=Shodhganga |page=101 |url=https://shodhganga.inflibnet.ac.in/bitstream/10603/52382/10/10_chapter%204.pdf#page-14}}</ref> and [[writer]].<ref name="PP115">{{cite journal|last1=Umri|first1=Syed Jalaluddin|last2=Umri|first2=Jalal Uddin|year=2008|title=Economic Role of Women: The Islamic Approach|journal=Policy Perspectives|volume=5|issue=1|pages=115–126|jstor=42909191}}</ref> He was the [[Emir|Amir]] of [[Jamaat-e-Islami Hind]] from 2007-2019.


==Early life and education==
==Early life and education==
Jalaluddin was born in 1935 in a village called Puttagram, District of North Arcot, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[British India]].<ref name=TC>[http://twocircles.net/2015apr05/1428253160.html Jalaluddin Umri re-elected Ameer-e-Jamaat] TwoCircles.net website, Published 5 April 2015, Retrieved 29 February 2020</ref> Since he is a graduate of [[Jamia Darussalam]], [[Oomerabad]], [[Tamil Nadu]], he became known as 'Jalaluddin Umri'. He holds a master's degree in Islamic Studies from Jamia Darussalam. He also received a bachelor's degree in [[English literature]] from [[Aligarh Muslim University]].<ref name=MG/><ref name=TC/>
Jalaluddin was born in 1935 in a village called Puttagram, District of North Arcot, [[Tamil Nadu]], [[British India]].<ref name=TC>[http://twocircles.net/2015apr05/1428253160.html Jalaluddin Umri re-elected Ameer-e-Jamaat] TwoCircles.net website, Published 5 April 2015, Retrieved 29 February 2020</ref> He is a graduate of [[Jamia Darussalam]], [[Oomerabad]], [[Tamil Nadu]]. He holds a master's degree in Islamic Studies from Jamia Darussalam. He also received a bachelor's degree in [[English literature]] from [[Aligarh Muslim University]].<ref name=MG/><ref name=TC/>


== Association with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind ==
== Association with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind ==
Jalaluddin Umri began his association with [[Jamaat-e-Islami Hind]] during his student years. After completing his studies, he dedicated himself to its research department. He officially became its member in 1956. He served as the city ''Ameer'' of Jama'at of ''Aligarh'' for a decade, and the editor of its monthly organ Zindagi-e-Nau (زندگىء نو) for five years. Later, the Jama'at elected him to its All-India deputy Ameer, which he served for four consecutive terms (sixteen years).  In 2007, the Jama'at's ''Central Council of Representatives'' elected him its Ameer (Chief). He was again re-elected as Jama'at's Ameer in 2011.<ref name=MG>{{Cite news | url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/1048-maulana-jalaluddin-umri-re-elected-chief-of-jamaat-islami |title = Maulana Jalaluddin Umri re-elected chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH)|date =9 May 2011|newspaper=The Milli Gazette (newspaper)|access-date=29 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IndToday/>
Jalaluddin Umri began his association with [[Jamaat-e-Islami Hind]] during his student years. After completing his studies, he dedicated himself to its research department. He officially became its member in 1956. He served as the city ''Ameer'' of Jama'at of ''Aligarh'' for a decade, and the editor of its monthly Zindagi-e-Nau for five years. Later, the Jama'at elected him to its All-India deputy Ameer, which he served for four consecutive terms (sixteen years).  In 2007, the Jama'at's ''Central Council of Representatives'' elected him its Ameer (Chief). He was again re-elected as Jama'at's Ameer in 2011.<ref name=MG>{{Cite news | url=http://www.milligazette.com/news/1048-maulana-jalaluddin-umri-re-elected-chief-of-jamaat-islami |title = Maulana Jalaluddin Umri re-elected chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH)|date =9 May 2011|newspaper=The Milli Gazette (newspaper)|access-date=29 February 2020}}</ref><ref name=IndToday/>


Jalaluddin Umri has been elected as Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind for the fourth term (April 2015 &ndash; March 2019).<ref name=IndToday>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indtoday.com/moulana-syed-jalaluddin-umari-elected-for-fourth-term-as-ameer-jih-indtoday-com/ |title=Maulana Jalaluddin Umri Elected For Fourth Term As Amir, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) |access-date=29 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411083404/http://www.indtoday.com/moulana-syed-jalaluddin-umari-elected-for-fourth-term-as-ameer-jih-indtoday-com/ |archive-date=11 April 2015|url-status=dead |website=IndToday.com website}}</ref>
Jalaluddin Umri has been elected as Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind for the fourth term (April 2015 &ndash; March 2019).<ref name=IndToday>{{Cite web |url=http://www.indtoday.com/moulana-syed-jalaluddin-umari-elected-for-fourth-term-as-ameer-jih-indtoday-com/ |title=Maulana Jalaluddin Umri Elected For Fourth Term As Amir, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH) |access-date=29 February 2020 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20150411083404/http://www.indtoday.com/moulana-syed-jalaluddin-umari-elected-for-fourth-term-as-ameer-jih-indtoday-com/ |archive-date=11 April 2015|url-status=dead |website=IndToday.com website}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|author=Mohammed Anas|title=hardline jamaat may launch own party|url=http://www.sunday-guardian.com/investigation/hardline-jamaat-may-launch-own-party|access-date=29 November 2011|work=The Sunday Guardian}}</ref><ref name="NS359">{{cite book|last1=Narendra Subramanian|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ixf1AgAAQBAJ&pg=PA359|title=Nation and Family: Personal Law, Cultural Pluralism, and Gendered Citizenship in India|date=9 April 2014|isbn=9780804790901|page=359|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref><ref name="TOIIT">{{cite news|last1=Pavan|date=15 December 2015|title=How can one go to paradise by killing others: Jamaat chief|publisher=Times of India-India Times|url=https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/city/mumbai/How-can-one-go-to-paradise-by-killing-others-Jamaat-chief/articleshow/50181679.cms|access-date=5 March 2020}}</ref>


In March 2019, [[Republic TV]] news channel had to issue an unconditional apology to Jalaluddin Umri for wrongly carrying his image during their broadcast of the news. This TV channel later announced that it had taken down its video related to Jalaluddin Umri from YouTube.<ref name=MM>[http://muslimmirror.com/eng/republic-tv-issues-unconditional-apology-to-jih-chief-maulana-jalaluddin-umri/ Republic TV issues 'unconditional apology' to JIH Chief Maulana Jalaluddin Umri] Muslim Mirror website, Published 5 March 2019, Retrieved 29 February 2020</ref>
In March 2019, [[Republic TV]] news channel had to issue an unconditional apology to Jalaluddin Umri for wrongly carrying his image during their broadcast of the news. This TV channel later announced that it had taken down its video related to Jalaluddin Umri from YouTube.<ref name=MM>[http://muslimmirror.com/eng/republic-tv-issues-unconditional-apology-to-jih-chief-maulana-jalaluddin-umri/ Republic TV issues 'unconditional apology' to JIH Chief Maulana Jalaluddin Umri] Muslim Mirror website, Published 5 March 2019, Retrieved 29 February 2020</ref>

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Jalaluddin Umri
Born1935
Tamil Nadu, India
NationalityIndian
OccupationReligious scholar, political leader
OrganizationJamaat-e-Islami Hind
Known forFormer Top leader or Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (2007 – 2019)
A follower of Abul A'la Maududi

Jalaluddin Umri (Born 1935) is an Islamic scholar[1] and writer.[2] He was the Amir of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind from 2007-2019.

Early life and education

Jalaluddin was born in 1935 in a village called Puttagram, District of North Arcot, Tamil Nadu, British India.[3] He is a graduate of Jamia Darussalam, Oomerabad, Tamil Nadu. He holds a master's degree in Islamic Studies from Jamia Darussalam. He also received a bachelor's degree in English literature from Aligarh Muslim University.[4][3]

Association with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind

Jalaluddin Umri began his association with Jamaat-e-Islami Hind during his student years. After completing his studies, he dedicated himself to its research department. He officially became its member in 1956. He served as the city Ameer of Jama'at of Aligarh for a decade, and the editor of its monthly Zindagi-e-Nau for five years. Later, the Jama'at elected him to its All-India deputy Ameer, which he served for four consecutive terms (sixteen years). In 2007, the Jama'at's Central Council of Representatives elected him its Ameer (Chief). He was again re-elected as Jama'at's Ameer in 2011.[4][5]

Jalaluddin Umri has been elected as Ameer, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind for the fourth term (April 2015 – March 2019).[5][6][7][8]

In March 2019, Republic TV news channel had to issue an unconditional apology to Jalaluddin Umri for wrongly carrying his image during their broadcast of the news. This TV channel later announced that it had taken down its video related to Jalaluddin Umri from YouTube.[9]

Positions held

Academic Activities and Selected works

Jalaluddin Umri is widely-considered, among the Islamic circles of India, an authority on human rights and Muslim family system.[5]

Jalaluddin Umri has written many books in Urdu language, later translated in various languages:

  • Maroof wa Munkar[3]
  • Islam ki Dawat[3]
  • Musalman Aurat ke Huquuq aur Un par aeterazaat ka Jaiza (Rights of Muslim Women - A Critique of the Objections)[3][12]
  • SeHat-o-marz aur Islam ki Taleemat
  • Islam meN khidmat-e-khalq ka Tasawwur (Social Service in Islam)[3]
  • Inabat Ilallah"
  • Sabeele Rab
  • Islam Aur Manav Adhikkar[3]
  • State of Our Community and Nation and Our Responsibilities[3]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Bhat, Ali Mohd. Legal status of India in Islam an analytical study of approaches of Indo Pak Ulama in modern times (PDF). Shodhganga. p. 101.
  2. ↑ Umri, Syed Jalaluddin; Umri, Jalal Uddin (2008). "Economic Role of Women: The Islamic Approach". Policy Perspectives. 5 (1): 115–126. JSTOR 42909191.
  3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3 3.4 3.5 3.6 3.7 3.8 Jalaluddin Umri re-elected Ameer-e-Jamaat TwoCircles.net website, Published 5 April 2015, Retrieved 29 February 2020
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 4.5 "Maulana Jalaluddin Umri re-elected chief of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH)". The Milli Gazette (newspaper). 9 May 2011. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Maulana Jalaluddin Umri Elected For Fourth Term As Amir, Jamaat-e-Islami Hind (JIH)". IndToday.com website. Archived from the original on 11 April 2015. Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  6. ↑ Mohammed Anas. "hardline jamaat may launch own party". The Sunday Guardian. Retrieved 29 November 2011.
  7. ↑ Narendra Subramanian (9 April 2014). Nation and Family: Personal Law, Cultural Pluralism, and Gendered Citizenship in India. p. 359. ISBN 9780804790901. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  8. ↑ Pavan (15 December 2015). "How can one go to paradise by killing others: Jamaat chief". Times of India-India Times. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  9. ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 Republic TV issues 'unconditional apology' to JIH Chief Maulana Jalaluddin Umri Muslim Mirror website, Published 5 March 2019, Retrieved 29 February 2020
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 Quamar Ashraf (2 September 2018). "Muslim bodies cautiously welcome Law Commission's stand on UCC". The Statesman (newspaper). Retrieved 29 February 2020.
  11. ↑ Teli, Ghulam Nabi. Jamia atul falah in its historical and educational perspective (PDF). p. 238. Retrieved 5 March 2020.
  12. ↑ Amathur Rahman. Text and Context of Quran from Feminist Perspective (PDF). Karnataka State Womens University. Retrieved 5 March 2020.

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Preceded by
Abdul Haq Ansari 		Ameer of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind
2007 – Present 		Succeeded by
Incumbent
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