Talib Jauhari
Pakistani historian (1929–2020)
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Talib Jauhari (27 August 1929 – 21 June 2020)[1] (Urdu: طالب جوہری) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, Shia Zaakir, poet, historian and philosopher of the Shia Sect of Islam.[2][3]
Talib Jauhari علامہ طالب جوہری | |
|---|---|
| Personal life | |
| Born | 27 August 1929[1] |
| Died | 21 June 2020 (aged 90) |
| Nationality | Pakistani |
| Era | Modern era |
| Main interest(s) | Islamic law, Islamic philosophy, Quranic exegesis, Hadith, Ilm al-Kalam, Falsafah, Mantiq |
| Notable idea(s) | interpretation (Tafsir) of Quran |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Shīʿa |
He was widely renowned as the most prominent Shia scholar, and his sermons were broadcast on PTV (Pakistan Television Network).[2]
Career
Jauhari was a promoter of Shia-Sunni unity in Pakistan.[4][5] Allama Talib Jauhari was among the most famous Shia scholars of Pakistan.[2]
Talib Jauhari's speaking style was highly popular among the Pakistani public and he received nationwide fame through Pakistan Television Network (PTV)'s Majlis-e-Shaam-e-Ghareeban religious lecture program.[2]
Education
Jauhari also studied under Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei. He was a student of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr. He was a class fellow of Sayyid Ali Sistani. Zeeshan Haider Jawwadi was also one of his class fellows in Najaf."[6][7][2]
Books
Jauhari wrote Hadees e Karabala and several books, including a detailed commentary on the Quran. His book Alamaat e Zahoor e Mehdi is considered as one of the most comprehensive books compiled and written on the topic of Imam Mehdi in Urdu language.[8] He was also a poet, and three compilations of his poetry were published during his lifetime.[9]
The following is a list of his known works:
- Ahsan al Hadees (Qur'anic exegesis)
- Hadees e Karabala (on the subject of Imam Husayn ibn Ali and events at Karbala)[2][8]
Religion:
- Zikray Masoom
- Nizaam Hayat-e-Insani
- Khulafaey Isna A'shr
- Alamatay Zahooray Mahdi (considered as one of the most comprehensive books on the topic of Imam Mahdi (The Awaited Saviour)[8]
Philosophy:
- Aqliyat-e-Ma'asir (2005)
Poetry:
- Harf-e-Namoo (Urdu poetry)
- Pas-e-Afaq (Urdu poetry)
- Shakh e Sada (Urdu poetry)
Recognition and awards
The Government of Pakistan awarded him the Sitara-i-Imtiaz for his contribution in the field of religious activities.[10]
Death and legacy
The 91-year-old Jauhari was admitted to a private hospital on 10 June, 2020. He is said to have developed cardiovascular complications and was on ventilator since then,[2][11] He died on 22 June, 2020. However Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah revealed in a speech at Sindh Assembly that Talib Jauhri, Munawar Hasan and Mufti Naeem, all of the three clerics who died in the past week were due to COVID-19 during the COVID-19 pandemic in Pakistan.[1]
He was survived by three sons, all of them being relegious public speakers and orators too, Namely: Allama Riaz Jauhari, Allama Asad Jauhari and Allama Amjad Raza Jauhari. He also had three daughters.[12] Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi, Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed sadness over his death.[13][14] Earlier in 2014 his son-in-law Syed Mubarak Raza Kazmi was killed in 'sectarian' attack [15] in Karachi 13/B, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.
See also
- Muhammad Mustafa Jauhar, (Talib Jauhari's father)