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'''Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri''' (22 July 1937 — 24 July 2015), also known as ''Haji Sahib'' of Bhatyas, was a Muslim scholar and spiritual leader.<ref name="exl-q">{{Cite news | last =Malik|first=Sadaket|title=A Spiritual figure|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/a-spiritual-figure/|date=23 Aug 2015|publisher=[[Daily Excelsior]]|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref name="tnh"/> He was the founder of Madrasa Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur (Bhatyas) in [[Gandoh|Bhalessa]], [[Doda district]]. The Madrasa was established in 1983 and was named after Hazrat Abdul Gani Sadiqui.<ref name="jk-m">{{Cite web|title=Sheikh-I-Tareeqat Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri|url=http://www.jkmonitor.org/index.php/interviews/5716-sheikh-i-tareeqat-alhaj-ghulam-qadir-ganipuri.html|work=JK Monitor|date=3 Aug 2015|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> Every year seminars and other literary programs are organized in remembrance of him.<ref name="tnh">{{Cite web |title=One day seminar on life of religious scholar Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri held at Jakyas|url=https://www.thenorthernherald.com/newsdetail/5060/jammu/one-day-seminar-on-life-of-religious-scholar-alhaj-ghulam-qadir-ganipuri-held-at-jakyas|date=20 Jun 2019|publisher=The Northern Herald|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> He was known as '''Ganipuri''' and '''Sheikh-i-Tareeqat''' in scholarly circles.<ref name="exl-q"/><ref name="tct"/> In the 2014 Kashmir floods, he extended his help along with other NGOs of [[Chenab valley]] for flood-ravaged houses and families in Kashmir.<ref name="uuv">{{Cite web |title=Relief Material Dispatched For Flood Hit Area Srinagar From Kishtwar And Bhalessa Areas|url=https://u4uvoice.com/relief-material-dispatched-flood-hit-area-srinagar-kishtwar-bhalessa-areas-2/|date=17 Sep 2014|publisher=U4U Voice|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Relief Material despatched for flood hit area Srinagar from Kishtwar and Bhalessa areas| url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/48456-Relief-Material-dispatched-for-flood-hit-area-Srinagar-from-Kishtwar-and-Bhalessa-areas|date= 16 Sep 2014|publisher=5 Dariya News|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> |
'''Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri''' (22 July 1937 — 24 July 2015), also known as ''Haji Sahib'' of Bhatyas, was a Muslim scholar and spiritual leader.<ref name="exl-q">{{Cite news | last =Malik|first=Sadaket|title=A Spiritual figure|url=https://www.dailyexcelsior.com/a-spiritual-figure/|date=23 Aug 2015|publisher=[[Daily Excelsior]]|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref name="tnh"/> He was the founder of Madrasa Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur (Bhatyas) in [[Gandoh|Bhalessa]], [[Doda district]]. The Madrasa was established in 1983 and was named after Hazrat Abdul Gani Sadiqui.<ref name="jk-m">{{Cite web|title=Sheikh-I-Tareeqat Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri|url=http://www.jkmonitor.org/index.php/interviews/5716-sheikh-i-tareeqat-alhaj-ghulam-qadir-ganipuri.html|work=JK Monitor|date=3 Aug 2015|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> Every year seminars and other literary programs are organized in remembrance of him.<ref name="tnh">{{Cite web |title=One day seminar on life of religious scholar Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri held at Jakyas|url=https://www.thenorthernherald.com/newsdetail/5060/jammu/one-day-seminar-on-life-of-religious-scholar-alhaj-ghulam-qadir-ganipuri-held-at-jakyas|date=20 Jun 2019|publisher=The Northern Herald|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> He was known as '''Ganipuri''' and '''Sheikh-i-Tareeqat''' in scholarly circles.<ref name="exl-q"/><ref name="tct"/> In the 2014 Kashmir floods, he extended his help along with other NGOs of [[Chenab valley]] for flood-ravaged houses and families in Kashmir.<ref name="uuv">{{Cite web |title=Relief Material Dispatched For Flood Hit Area Srinagar From Kishtwar And Bhalessa Areas|url=https://u4uvoice.com/relief-material-dispatched-flood-hit-area-srinagar-kishtwar-bhalessa-areas-2/|date=17 Sep 2014|publisher=U4U Voice|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Relief Material despatched for flood hit area Srinagar from Kishtwar and Bhalessa areas| url=https://www.5dariyanews.com/news/48456-Relief-Material-dispatched-for-flood-hit-area-Srinagar-from-Kishtwar-and-Bhalessa-areas|date= 16 Sep 2014|publisher=5 Dariya News|access-date=14 Jul 2020}}</ref> |
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Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri was born on 22 July 1937 in Akhyarpur village of Bhatyas ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]) area. Alhaj graduated from Khilotran High School ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]) in 1954. In 1956, he served as a teacher at Thanamandi, [[Rajouri]]. Due to personal reasons, he resigned from the position soon after. Later in 1957, he was again appointed as a teacher in Ramnagar, [[Udhampur]]. In 1995, he retired from his services at Government High School Jakyas ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]). |
Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri was born on 22 July 1937 in Akhyarpur village of Bhatyas ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]) area. Alhaj graduated from Khilotran High School ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]) in 1954. In 1956, he served as a teacher at Thanamandi, [[Rajouri]]. Due to personal reasons, he resigned from the position soon after. Later in 1957, he was again appointed as a teacher in Ramnagar, [[Udhampur]]. In 1995, he retired from his services at Government High School Jakyas ([[Gandoh|Bhalessa]]). |
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Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri | |
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حاجی صاحب بھٹیاس | |
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| Title | Sheikh-i-Tareeqat and Ganipuri |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Ghulam Qadir Bhat 22 July 1937 Akhyarpur, Bhalessa, Jammu and Kashmir (princely state) |
| Died | 24 July 2015 (aged 78) Akhyarpur, Bhalessa, Jammu and Kashmir (state) |
| Alma mater | Aligarh Muslim University |
| Known for | Spirituality |
| Occupation | Scholar, teacher |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Founder of | Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur Bhatyas |
| Muslim leader | |
| Disciple of | Hazrat Abdul Gani Sadiqui |
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Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri (22 July 1937 — 24 July 2015), also known as Haji Sahib of Bhatyas, was a Muslim scholar and spiritual leader.[1][4] He was the founder of Madrasa Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur (Bhatyas) in Bhalessa, Doda district. The Madrasa was established in 1983 and was named after Hazrat Abdul Gani Sadiqui.[5] Every year seminars and other literary programs are organized in remembrance of him.[4] He was known as Ganipuri and Sheikh-i-Tareeqat in scholarly circles.[1][6] In the 2014 Kashmir floods, he extended his help along with other NGOs of Chenab valley for flood-ravaged houses and families in Kashmir.[7][8]
Early life and education
Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri was born on 22 July 1937 in Akhyarpur village of Bhatyas (Bhalessa) area. Alhaj graduated from Khilotran High School (Bhalessa) in 1954. In 1956, he served as a teacher at Thanamandi, Rajouri. Due to personal reasons, he resigned from the position soon after. Later in 1957, he was again appointed as a teacher in Ramnagar, Udhampur. In 1995, he retired from his services at Government High School Jakyas (Bhalessa).
Being a disciple of Alhaj Abdul Gani Sadiqui, Ganipuri taught in different government schools as a teacher and administrator. He was known for his honesty and he had a tradition of donating his salary during holidays to charity.[1][6]
Career
After completing high school in 1954, he was appointed to a teaching position at Thanamandi Rajouri in 1956. Later, he resigned from the service for personal reasons. In 1957, he was again appointed as a teacher in Ramnagar Udhampur. He completed his Teacher Training Course from Bhaderwah and his higher school and Alim Fazil from Aligarh Muslim University.[1][6]
Ganipuri established a Madrasa (school) in 1983 on the pattern of Darul Uloom Deoband known as Madrasa Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur Bhatyas.[1][6]
Ganipuri mostly used to sit on a mattress in the corner of his room where a huge number of supplicants in rows visit one by one in front of him. He was a Hakeem and his followers considered him as Murshid. Muslims as well as Hindus from the locality and also from Poonch, Kathua, and other places would meet him and tell him their troubles. He listened to each of them patiently and advised them on a solution for their woes. He was a Sufi and respected among locals.[9]
Ganipuri was a prolific writer and had written thirty-five books, mostly in the Urdu language. He acted as editor and publisher of the Annual Magazine Jamia Guni tul Uloom Akhyarpur. The books include his experience while performing Haj Pilgrimage.[1]
The school has various Hindu as well as Muslim students and teachers. Most of the students are poor and receive free education, as well as room and board.[6]
Death
On July 24, 2015, he died due to prolonged illness.[2][6] Every year seminars and other literary programs are organized in remembrance of him on the anniversary of his death.[4]
References
- ^ a b c d e f g Malik, Sadaket (23 Aug 2015). "A Spiritual figure". Daily Excelsior. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ a b "Alhaaj Ghulam Qadir Sahib Gani Puri is now no more , he was spiritual personality of the Bhallesa". www.fnsjandk.co.vu. 24 Jul 2015. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ "Saroori pays tribute to Alhaj Ganipuri Sahab on his 5th death anniversary". JK Monitor. 31 May 2020. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ a b c "One day seminar on life of religious scholar Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri held at Jakyas". The Northern Herald. 20 Jun 2019. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ "Sheikh-I-Tareeqat Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri". JK Monitor. 3 Aug 2015. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ a b c d e f "Alhaj Ghulam Qadir Ganipuri, a profound scholar and spiritual leader". The Chenab Times. 26 Jun 2018. Retrieved 15 Jul 2020.
- ^ "Relief Material Dispatched For Flood Hit Area Srinagar From Kishtwar And Bhalessa Areas". U4U Voice. 17 Sep 2014. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ "Relief Material despatched for flood hit area Srinagar from Kishtwar and Bhalessa areas". 5 Dariya News. 16 Sep 2014. Retrieved 14 Jul 2020.
- ^ "Alhaj Ghulam Quadir Ganipuri: An epitome of Peace". www.scoopnews.in. Retrieved 15 Jul 2020.