{{Short description|Bangladeshi Islamic scholar}} {{Unreliable sources|date=June 2025}} {{Use dmy dates|date=June 2025}} {{Infobox person | honorific_prefix = [[Mawlānā]] | name = Mohammad Ishaq Faridi | native_name = মুহাম্মদ ইসহাক ফরিদী | native_name_lang = bn | image = Ishaq Faridi.jpg | birth_name = Mohammad Ishaq | birth_date = {{birth date|1957|06|05|df=yes}} | birth_place = [[Gazaria Upazila|Gazaria]], Munshiganj | death_date = {{death date and age|2005|6|5|1957|6|5|df=yes}} | death_place = [[Comilla District|Comilla]] | alma_mater = {{Unbulleted list|[[Jamia Arabia Imdadul Uloom]]|[[Jamia Sharyeah Malibagh]]|[[Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania]]}} | known_for = Promoting the use of the [[Bengali language]] in [[Qawmi madrasa]]s | political_party = {{Unbulleted list|[[Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon]]|[[Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh]]|[[Islami Oikya Jote]]}} | children = 7 | signature = | module = {{Infobox religious biography | embed = yes | religion = Islam | denomination = [[Sunni Islam|Sunni]] | school = [[Hanafi school|Hanafi]] | movement = [[Deobandi movement|Deobandi]] |main_interests = [[Bengali language]] |disciple_of = {{Unbulleted list|[[Asad Madani]]|[[Jamir Uddin Nanupuri]]}} |teacher = {{Unbulleted list|[[Qazi Mu'tasim Billah]]|[[Abdul Haq Azmi]]|[[Nur Hossain Qasmi]]|[[Farid Uddin Masood]]|[[Ubaidullah Faruk]]}} }} }} '''Ishaq Faridi''' (5 June 1957 – 5 June 2005) was a late 20th-century Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, author, and politician known for promoting the use of the [[Bengali language]] in [[Qawmi madrasa]]s.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ullah |first=Mohammad Ahsan |url=http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1965 |title=Study of Hadith in Bengali Language (1952-2015) |publisher=[[University of Dhaka]] |year=2021 |location=Bangladesh |pages=377 |language=bn |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250406215155/http://reposit.library.du.ac.bd:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/1965 |archive-date=6 April 2025 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He held the position of director and [[Sheikh al-Hadith]] at Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an. He was also associated with political and religious groups such as [[Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon]], [[Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh]], and [[Islami Oikya Jote]].
== Early background == Mohammad Ishaq was born on 5 June 1957 into the Shikdar family of Hoglakandi village, located in [[Gazaria Upazila]] of [[Munshiganj District]], Bangladesh.<ref name=":IB">{{Cite book |last=Musa |first=Muhammad |url=https://archive.org/details/islamicbissokos/%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A7%80%20%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%B6%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%AC%E0%A6%95%E0%A7%8B%E0%A6%B7%20%E0%A7%AB%E0%A6%AE%20%E0%A6%96%E0%A6%A8%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A1/page/692 |title=Encyclopedia of Islam |date=2006 |publisher=[[Islamic Foundation Bangladesh]] |edition=2nd |location=Dhaka |pages=692 |language=bn |chapter=Ishaq Faridi}} {{Listed Invalid ISBN|984-06-1102-0}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Jahangir |first=Salahuddin |url=https://www.boibazar.com/book/banglar-borennyo-alem---2 |title=Renowned Ulama of Bengal |publisher=Maktabaatul Azhar |year=2017 |volume=2 |location=Dhaka |pages=315 |language=bn}}</ref> His parents were Abdus Salam Shikdar and Sakina Begum. He was their only child, born eighteen years after their marriage. He was named 'Ishaq' by the local mosque imam, Akbar Ali, in reference to the [[Isaac in Islam|Qur'anic figure]] of the same name.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Ashraf |first=Jobair Ahmad |url= |title=Smoronio Monishi |publisher=Cetana Publications |year=2021 |isbn=978-984-34-8904-3 |location=[[Bangla Bazar]] |pages=191 |language=bn}}</ref> The surname 'Faridi' was later added, taken from the name of one of his teachers, [[Farid Uddin Masood]].<ref>{{Cite news |date=10 June 2024 |title=A thirty-year journey with Allama Ishaq Faridi |url=https://www.ourislam24.com/initiative/article/50278/%e0%a6%86%e0%a6%b2%e0%a7%8d%e0%a6%b2%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%ae%e0%a6%be-%e0%a6%87%e0%a6%b8%e0%a6%b9%e0%a6%be%e0%a6%95-%e0%a6%ab%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%bf%e0%a6%a6%e0%a7%80-%e0%a6%b0%e0%a6%b9-%e0%a6%8f%e0%a6%b0 |work=Our Islam}}</ref> Faridi began his religious education under Akbar Ali at the local mosque. After Akbar Ali's departure, he continued memorizing the ''[[Quran]]'' under his successor, Abdul Hamid. During this time, he also attended Hoglakandi Government Primary School.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=192}}
He continued his studies at several madrasas, including Jamia Arabia Darul Uloom in Deobhog, [[Narayanganj District|Narayanganj]], followed by Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania in Jatrabari and [[Jamia Arabia Imdadul Uloom]] in Faridabad, Dhaka.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Islam |first=SM Aminul |url= |title=Hundreds of Bengali Ulama: A Biographical Compendium |publisher=BhoiGhor |year=2016 |editor-last=Islam |editor-first=Samar |edition=2nd |location=[[Bangla Bazar]] |pages=390 |language=bn}} {{Listed Invalid ISBN|9847016800481}}</ref> At Jamia Arabia Imdadul Uloom, he appeared in the central board examination of [[Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh]] and achieved second place at the higher secondary level.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=193}} He later enrolled at [[Jamia Sharyeah Malibagh]], where he was among the first group of students in the newly introduced Dawra-e-Hadith program.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Qasmi |first=Mazharul Islam Osman |title=Student life of 100 famous Ulama-Mashaykhs |publisher=Bud Comprint and Publications |year=2015 |edition=3rd |location=[[Bangla Bazar]] |pages=229 |language=bn}} {{Listed Invalid ISBN|98483916605}}</ref> During this period, he studied ''[[Sahih al-Bukhari]]'' under [[Qazi Mu'tasim Billah]].{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=193}} He also received authorization to narrate Hadith texts from [[Abdul Haq Azmi]] of [[Darul Uloom Deoband]].{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=197}} His other teachers included [[Nur Hossain Qasmi]], Farid Uddin Masood, and [[Ubaidullah Faruk]].{{Sfn|Ullah|2021|p=403}}
== Work and positions == Faridi began his career in 1984 as a teacher at Jamea Arabia Qasemul Uloom in Comilla.<ref name=":IB" /> After four years, he founded Madinatul Uloom Sirajia, a religious institution in Kauniakandi village, Gazaria Upazila.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=194}} Following a brief period of teaching and administration there, he joined Jamia Deenia Shamsul Uloom in Dhaka as a teacher and also served as the imam and khatib at Jhil Mosque in Shahjahanpur.<ref name=":IB" /> In 1989, he accepted a position as a Muhaddith at [[Jamia Madania Baridhara Dhaka]], and two years later was appointed Director and Sheikh al-Hadith at Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an in Dhaka, where he also served as the khatib of the adjacent Masjid-e-Nur.<ref name=":IB" />
In addition to his academic roles, Faridi was involved in various social and political organizations. In 1976, he co-founded the Islami Chhatra Oikya Parishad to encourage student unity within the Qawmi madrasa community.<ref name=":Hafiz">{{Cite book |last=Hafizuddin |first=Mufti |url=https://archive.org/details/amar-daka-akabir |title=Amar Dekha Akabir: Jibon Alochona |publisher=Maktabaye Fidaye Millat |year=2022 |location=Dhaka |pages=475 |language=bn}}</ref> He was affiliated with Islami Chhatra Samaj, the student wing of the [[Nizam-e-Islam Party]],<ref name=":Sayem" /> and joined the Tanzim-e-Ahlus Sunnah Parishad, established by [[Muhammad Wakkas]], in 1984. In 1998, he became associated with the [[Bangladesh Khelafat Andolon]].<ref name=":Hafiz" /> He later served as assistant secretary of [[Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh]] and was a central leader of the [[Islami Oikya Jote]].<ref name=":Sayem">{{Cite news |last=Muhammad Sayem |first=Abu Saeed |date=22 September 2018 |title=Allama Ishaq Faridi (R.A.): A Conqueror of Death and a Great Man |url=https://www.ourislam24.com/2018/09/22/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95/ |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190206232204/http://ourislam24.com/2018/09/22/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%B2%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%B2%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%87%E0%A6%B8%E0%A6%B9%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%95-%E0%A6%AB%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BF%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B9-%E0%A6%8F%E0%A6%95/ |archive-date=6 February 2019 |access-date=9 June 2025 |work=Our Islam}}</ref> In 2001, he was appointed joint general secretary of the Islamic Law Implementation Committee and held a leadership role in the Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Andolon Parishad Bangladesh.<ref name=":Hafiz" /> During his student years, he participated in the literary group Lajnatut Talaba and served as joint general secretary of Islahi Muslimin, a welfare organization led by [[Asad Madani]]. He also established the Hefazat-e-Muslimeen Parishad in his native Gazaria Upazila.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Muhammad Sayem |first=Abu Saeed |date=4 February 2022 |title=The Model Life of Allama Ishaq Faridi |url=https://epaper.amarbarta.com/?date=2022-02-04 |work=Daily Amar Barta |pages=3}}</ref>
== Authored works == Faridi authored numerous works, starting with ''Qurbani: Itihas o Masail'' (1986) and ending with ''Quran Sunnahar Aloke Ihsan Tasawwuf o Atmashuddhi'' (2005).<ref>{{Cite book |last=Rahman |first=Muhammad Habibur |url=https://aazeenofislam.com/2023/10/14/%E0%A6%86%E0%A6%AE%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%BE-%E0%A6%AF%E0%A6%BE%E0%A6%A6%E0%A7%87%E0%A6%B0-%E0%A6%89%E0%A6%A4%E0%A7%8D%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%B0%E0%A6%B8%E0%A7%82%E0%A6%B0%E0%A7%80-%E0%A6%B6%E0%A6%A4%E0%A6%BE/ |title=We are their successors |publisher=Al-Kawsar Publication |year=2009 |edition=2nd |location=Dhaka |pages=411 |language=bn}}</ref> His writings cover diverse topics such as [[Fiqh|Islamic jurisprudence]], [[Kalam|theology]], social issues, and history. His original books include ''Batil Yuge Yuge'' (1990), ''Nabi Premer Amar Kahini'' (June 1995), ''Ujjal Ekti Nakshatra'' (September 1988), ''Islame Bibah-Shadi'' (August 1992), ''Jihad-er Marmakotha'' (1992), ''Quran Sunnah o Juktir Aloke Islami Aqida'' (1995), ''Sud: Ekti Arthonaitik Abhishap'' (1995), ''Azadi Andoloner Bir Senani Maulana Ubaydullah Sindhi'' (1992), ''Ismat-e Ambiya'' (Urdu, 1993), ''Cinema-r Kufol'' (1993), ''Dawat Poddhoti o Da'er Gunaboli'' (1996), ''Khilafat o Islamer Rajnaitik Darshan'' (1996), ''Qawmi Madrasa Ki o Keno'' (1997), ''Namaz o Joruri Masail'', ''Khatme Nabuwwat o Qadiani Somprodai'', ''Kusongskarer Berajale Muslim Ummah'', ''Masnun Dua'', ''Quran Sunnah o Juktir Aloke Janmoniyontron'', ''Islam: Rashtra o Rajniti'' (1999), ''Islam: Arthoniti o Banking Byabostha'' (2000), ''Al Quraner Aloke Tritvobad'', ''Bible Ki Asmani Kitab?'', ''Shaykhul Islam Hazrat Madani: Jibon o Songram'' (1998), ''Fatawa o Masail'' (Volumes 1–6, partial, June 2001), ''Islamer Drishtite Mad Juwa Lottery'' (1999), ''Bishwashanti Protisthay Islam'' (2005), and ''Quran Sunnahar Aloke Ihsan Tasawwuf o Atmashuddhi'' (2005).{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=195–196}}
In addition to original works, Faridi translated many Islamic texts, often published by the [[Islamic Foundation Bangladesh]].<ref>{{Cite book |last=Harun |first=Mizan |url=https://www.noor-book.com/%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE-%D9%88%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%BA%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B4-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-pdf |title=Rijal sanau al-tarikh wa khadamu al-Islam wa al-ilm fi Bangladesh lil-Shamilah |publisher=Darul Bayan |year=2018 |location=Dhaka |pages=419 |language=ar |archive-date=12 March 2023 |access-date=9 June 2025 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230312022416/https://www.noor-book.com/%D9%83%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%A8-%D8%B1%D8%AC%D8%A7%D9%84-%D8%B5%D9%86%D8%B9%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%AA%D8%A7%D8%B1%D9%8A%D8%AE-%D9%88%D8%AE%D8%AF%D9%85%D9%88%D8%A7-%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%B3%D9%84%D8%A7%D9%85-%D9%88%D8%A7%D9%84%D8%B9%D9%84%D9%85-%D9%81%D9%8A-%D8%A8%D9%86%D8%BA%D9%84%D8%A7%D8%AF%D9%8A%D8%B4-%D9%84%D9%84%D8%B4%D8%A7%D9%85%D9%84%D9%87-pdf |url-status=live}}</ref> These include ''Islami Jibon'' (1994), ''Bukhari Sharif'' (partial, 1991), ''Tafsire Tabari'' (partial, 1990–2000), ''Al Hidaya'' (partial, December 2001), ''Fatawaye Alamgiri'' (1999), ''Ashraful Hidaya'' (partial, 2004), ''Muslim Sharif'' (1994), ''Nadratun Naeem'' (partial, 2005), ''Ilaws Sunan'' (2005), ''Jibon Gothone Al Quraner Shikkha'' (2005), and ''Tafsire Ibn Abbas'' (partial, November 2000).{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=196–197}}
== Later years == Faridi was a disciple of [[Asad Madani]] and received Khilafat and Ijazah (spiritual authorization) from [[Jamir Uddin Nanupuri]] in 1994.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=194}} On 5 June 2005, he died in a road accident in [[Comilla District|Comilla]] while traveling to visit Nanupuri.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Qadir |first=Masudul |date=11 November 2020 |title=The Literary Brilliance of Ishaq Faridi |url=https://epaper.amarbarta.com/?date=2020-11-11 |work=Daily Amar Barta |pages=4}}</ref> His funeral prayer was held the following day at the compound of Sheikh Januruddin R. Darul Qur'an, led by Qazi Mu'tasim Billah.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=197}} He was buried near Madinatul Uloom Sirajia in Kauniakandi, Munshiganj. He was survived by one son and six daughters.{{Sfn|Ashraf|2021|p=198}}
== See also == * [[List of Deobandis]]
== References == {{Reflist}} {{Hanafi scholars}} {{Authority control}}
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