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Allama Talib Johri
علامہ طالب جوہری
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Allama Talib Jauhri
Personal
Born(1939-08-27)27 August 1939
Patna, Bihar, British India
Died22 June 2020(2020-06-22) (aged 80)
Karachi, Pakistan
ReligionIslam
NationalityPakistan
EraModern era
DenominationShīʿa
Main interest(s)Islamic law, Islamic philosophy, Quranic exegesis, Hadith, Ilm al-Kalam, Falsafah, Mantiq
Notable idea(s)interpretation (Tafsir) of Quran

Talib Jauhari (27 August 1939 – 21 June 2020) (Urdu: طالب جوہری) was a Pakistani Islamic scholar, poet, historian and philosopher of the Shia Sect of Islam.[1]

Career

Talib Jauhari supported ethnic and sectarian harmony. His sermons used to be composed on observance of Allah's orders, pursuing the way of Prophet Muhammad and love and respect for members of the Prophet’s family. He was not only respected among the Shia community in the Indo-Pak Subcontinent but Sunnis also used to attend his lectures due to his Tafseer-e-Quran in a logical way. He was also a promoter of Shia Sunni unity in Pakistan. [2][3]

Education

Talib Jauhari studied Islamic theology in Najaf, Iraq under Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei. He was a student of Muhammad Baqir al-Sadr. He has been a class fellow of Sayyid Ali Sistani, although Sistani was among his seniors. Zeeshan Haider Jawwadi was also one of his class fellows in Najaf." [4][5]

Biography

Talib 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 book compiled and written on the topic of Imam Mehdi in Urdu language.[6] He was also a poet, and three compilations of his poetry were published during his lifetime.[7] The following is a list of his known works:

Tafseer-e-Quran:

  • Ahsan al Hadees (Qur'anic exegesis)

Maqtal:

  • Hadees e Karabala

Religion:

  • Zikray Masoom
  • Nizaam Hayat-e-Insani
  • Khulafaey Isna A'shr
  • Alamatay Zahooray Mehdi

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.[8]

Death and legacy

The 80-year-old Johri was admitted to a private hospital on 10 June. He is said to have been suffering from cardiovascular complications and was on ventilator since then,[9] he died on 22 June. However Chief Minister Sindh Murad Ali Shah revealed in a speech at Sindh Assembly that Talib Jauhri, Munawar Hasan and Mufti Naeem, all the three clerics died past week were due to Covid-19.[10]

He was survived by three sons and three daughters.[11] Prime Minister of Pakistan Imran Khan, President Arif Alvi, Army Chief Qamar Javed Bajwa expressed sadness over his death.[12][13] Earlier in 2014 his son-in-law Syed Mubarak Raza Kazmi was killed in ‘sectarian’ attack [14] in Karachi 13/B, Gulshan-e-Iqbal.

See also

References

  1. ^ "علامہ طالب جوہری کیلئے دعائے صحت". Jang News.
  2. ^ "Allama Talib Jauhari". www.allama.50megs.com.
  3. ^ "Renowned religious Islamic scholar Allama Talib Johri passes away | VOSA". 22 June 2020.
  4. ^ "Allama Talib Jauhari– End of a glorious era". 22 June 2020.
  5. ^ "Renowned scholar Allama Talib Jauhri passes away". 22 June 2020.
  6. ^ "Renowned Islamic scholar Allama Talib Johri passes away". The News International.
  7. ^ "Renowned religious scholar Allama Talib Johri passes away". Geo News.
  8. ^ "Known scholar Allama Talib Johri passes away". 24 News HD. 22 June 2020.
  9. ^ "Allama Talib Johri passes away in Karachi". BOL News. 21 June 2020.
  10. ^ "CM Murad Reveals Munawar Hassan, Talib Jauhari, Mufti Naeem Died From Coronavirus". Naya Daur. 26 June 2020. Retrieved 26 June 2020.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  11. ^ "Allama Talib Jauhari, Pakistan's renowned Shia scholar, passes away | SAMAA". Samaa TV.
  12. ^ "Army Chief Gen Bajwa condoles over the death of Allama Talib Jauhari". 22 June 2020.
  13. ^ "President, Prime Minister others condole demise of Talib Jauhari". Daily Parliament Times. 22 June 2020.
  14. ^ "Talib Jauhari's son-in-law killed in 'sectarian' attack". The News International.
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