Ashraf Asthanvi | |
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اشرف استھانوی | |
| Born | Ziaul Ashraf 2 February 1967 Asthawan, Nalanda district, Bihar |
| Died | 15 November 2022 (aged 55) Fakirbara, Patna district, Bihar |
| Education | Bachelor of Arts (Patna University) |
Ashraf Asthanvi (2 February 1967 – 15 November 2022) was an Indian Social Activist, Journalist, Columnist and Writer of Urdu-language.[1] He is the author of Adhyatmak Evam Manavta Ke Prateek Shaikh Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri (2013), a biographical book on Sharfuddin Yahya Maneri and Professor Abdul Bari: Azeem Mujahid-e-Azadi Aur Bihar Ke Memar (2012), a biographical book on Professor Abdul Bari.[2]
He was a regular contributor to Qaumi Awaaz, Qaumi Tanzeem, Inquilab-e-Jadeed, Mahnama Secular Bihar, Roznama Inquilab, Pindaar and Urdu Times.[3] He has served as the Bihar State President of Awaami Urdu Nefaz Committee,[4] and co-ordinator of All-India Urdu Forum.[5]
Early life and education[edit | edit source]
Ashraf Astanvi was born as Ziaul Ashraf on 2 February 1967 at Asthanwan, Nalanda district of Bihar.[6][7]
He received his early education at local Maktab and completed Bachelor of Arts from Patna University in 1984.[6]
Literary works[edit | edit source]
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2012). Professor Abdul Bari: Azeem Mujahid-e-Azadi Aur Bihar Ke Memar (in اردو). Patna: Better World Mission.
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2013). Adhyatmak Evam Manavta Ke Prateek Shaikh Sharfuddin Ahmad Yahya Maneri (in हिन्दी) (1st ed.). Patna: Alankar Printers.
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2014). Tooti Slate, Aadhi Pencil Se Mukhya Mantri Ki Kursi Tak: Jitan Ram Manjhi (in हिन्दी). Patna: Alankar Printers.[8][9][10][11]
- Asthanvi, Ashraf (2016). Sada-e-Jaras: Bihar Ke Anmol Ratn (in हिन्दी). Patna: Book Imporium. ISBN 978-81-925836-7-9.
- Forbesganj Ka Sach[12]
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Haroon Rashid Award (2011)[13]
Death[edit | edit source]
Ashraf Asthanvi died on 15 November 2022 at his residence in Fakirbara, Patna. He was laid to rest at Dhabri Qabristan on 17 November 2022. His Namaz-e-Janaza was held at Madrasa Muhammadia Asthawan and it was led by Maulana Atiqullah Qasmi.[14] His death was condoled by Nitish Kumar, Tejashwi Yadav, Afaque Ahmed Khan, Khalid Anwar, Qari Sohaib and others.[6][15][16]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "श्रद्धांजलि सभा:लड़ता था जो जंग सदा उर्दू की अफसोस वो सिपाही न रहा... वरिष्ठ पत्रकार के निधन पर श्रद्धांजलि सभा हुई" [Tribute meeting: The war that used to fight, it is a pity that Urdu is not a soldier... Tribute meeting was held on the death of a senior journalist.]. Dainik Bhaskar.
- ↑ Anwar, Seraj (17 November 2022). "बिहारः चर्चित सहाफी अशरफ अस्थानवी नहीं रहे, अंतिम दिनों में विधानमंडल की कार्य प्रणाली पर लिख रहे थे पुस्तक" [Bihar: Well-known Journalist Ashraf is no more, he was writing a book on the working system of the Legislature in the last days]. www.hindi.awazthevoice.in (in हिन्दी). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ Faridi, Mansuruddin (16 November 2022). "پٹنہ : معروف صحافی اشرف استھانوی کا انتقال" [Patna: Renowned journalist Ashraf Asthanvi passed away]. www.urdu.awazthevoice.in (in اردو). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "मुहब्बत व नफासत की जुबान है उर्दू: अस्थानवी -" [Urdu is the language of love and kindness: Asthanvi]. Jagran (in हिन्दी). 15 July 2017. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "पुरजश्न मनेगी मदरसा शमसुल होदा की शताब्दी -" [Centenary of Madrasa Shamsul Hoda]. Jagran (in हिन्दी). 18 November 2012. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 India, United News of (16 November 2022). "اردو کے معروف صحافی اشرف استھانوی کا انتقال، تدفین آج" [Renowned Urdu journalist Ashraf Asthanvi passed away]. Qaumi Awaz (in اردو). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ Akhtar, Simab. "December 2022" (PDF). Rajad Samachar. 1 (17): 13 – via Rashtriya Janata Dal.
- ↑ "Manjhi's struggle penned in Hindi & Urdu, released". The Times of India. 5 December 2014. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "This Manjhi can move mountains". The Milli Gazette. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "अपने जीवन पर लिखी पुस्तक देख भाव विभोर हुए सीएम" [The CM was shocked to see the book written on his life]. Prabhat Khabar (in हिन्दी). 14 December 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "Jitan Ram Manjhi receives his biography". www.indiatvnews.com. 14 December 2014. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "One year on, justice eludes Forbesganj firing victims". The Times of India. 4 June 2012. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "News in Brief". The Telegraph India. 6 July 2011.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (17 November 2022). "Ashraf Asthanwi Passed Away صحافی اشرف استھانوی سپرد خاک، وزیر اعلی اور نائب وزیر اعلی کا اظہار تعزیت" [Ashraf Asthanwi Passed Away Journalist Ashraf Asthanwi passed away, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister expressed condolences]. ETV Bharat News (in اردو). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ "पटना: उर्दू के मशहूर पत्रकार अशरफ अस्थानवी नहीं रहे, बिहार के पत्रकारिता जगत एवं सियासी हल्के में मातम" [Patna: Famous Urdu journalist Ashraf Asthanvi is no more, mourning in Bihar's journalism world and political light.]. Muslim Now. 15 November 2022. Retrieved 24 November 2024.
- ↑ Bharat, E. T. V. (15 November 2022). "Ashraf Asthanwi Passed Away مشہور صحافی اشرف استھانوی کا انتقال، صحافتی حلقوں میں غم کی لہر" [Ashraf Asthanwi Passed Away The death of famous journalist Ashraf Asthanwi, a wave of grief in journalistic circles]. ETV Bharat News (in اردو). Retrieved 24 November 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Ashraf Asthanvi on Rekhta
- Ashraf Asthanvi on Sufinama