Gulzar Azmi
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Gulzar Azmi | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1 May 1934 |
| Died | 20 August 2023 (aged 88–89) |
| Citizenship | Indian |
| Occupations | Social activist, legal advisor |
| Years active | 1954–2023 |
| Organization | Jamiat Ulama-e-Hind |
Gulzar Azmi (1 May 1934 – 20 August 2023) was an Indian Muslim social activist[1][2] who led the Legal Cell Institute of the Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind.[3][4][5][6][7][8][9][10]
Gulzar Azmi was born on 1 May 1934 in (now Mumbai), India, to Noor Mohammad. His family’s ancestral roots are in Kharewan, Azamgarh, Uttar Pradesh. He spent his life mostly at Mumbai and was the fifth of six siblings. At age of just 5, his mother's shadow lifted from his head. His early education was in JR Municipal School, Imam bada, Mumbai, where he studied up to the fifth standard, then he entered the Department of Theology and Arabic at Madrasa Darul Uloom Islamia, Muhammad Ali Road, Mumbai. After completing his education, he worked as a lathe machine turner alongside his elder brother.
From an early age, Azmi was associated with socialist movements and socio-religious groups. Since 1950s, he started working for Jamiat Ulema-e-Hind. He became a senior leader in the party.[11] Upon the split of Jamiat, Gulzar stood with Arshad Madani[12][13] faction in 2008.
In early 2015, he was awarded the Sipah Salaar-e-Millat Award by Bazm-e-Sham'-e-Adab, Mumbai, for his meritorious services.[14]