Sad News: Maulana Marghoobur Rahman, Mohtamim of Darul Uloom Deoband Dies

The new Hijri year 1432 came with a sad news.

Deoband 08/12/2010

With extreme pain and grief, it is informed that Hadhrat Maulana Marghoobur Rahman, Mohtamim of Darul Uloom Deoband died today on 8 Dec 2010 (1 Muharram 1432) Wednesday in his native town Bijnor. [Inna Lillahi wa Inna Ilaihi Raji’un] May Allah forgive him and grant him high ranks in Jannah. Amen!

Just we have come to know that Maulana Marghoobur Rahman, Mohtamim of Darul Uloom Deoband, died in his hometwon Bijnor UP. He was suufering from various diseases and was bedridden from past several months. He was 96 and one of the most senior Ulama of Deoband.

Maulana Marghoobur Rahman was born in 1914 in Bijnor. He came to Darul Uloom Deoband in 1929 and studied on Shaikhul Islam Maulana Hussain Madani and other great Ulama.

He was appointed as Member Shura of Darul Uloom Deoband in 1962. Later, after Hakimul Islam Qari Muhammad Tayyib sb, in 1981 he was assigned the post of Mohtamim which he continued to hold till now.

Hadhrat Mohtamim saab passed away in his hometown Bijnor where he was staying for past several months due to prolonged illness and weakness.

He was about one hundred year old. He held the post of Mohtmim (Rector/VC) of Darul Uloom Deoband for thirty years (from 1981-2010). This period is bright era of the history of Darul Uloom Deoband. Darul Uloom Deoband made extraordinary progress under his administration and it developed leaps and bounds. Numerous huge buildings constructed, the old ones were renovated, several educational departments were launched and many reforms were introduced in the education system.

Hadhrat Maulana Marghoobur Rahman graduated from Darul Uloom Deoband in 1352 (1932). He was appointed as Member Shura of Darul Uloom Deoband in 1382 (1962). Later, after the 100th anniversary of Darul Uloom Deoband in 1982, he was assigned the post of Mohtamim. He undertook the post in a critical time and served Darul Uloom in exemplary style with his god-gifted ability and insight.

We appeal to all well-wishers, madrasa authorities and those related to Darul Uloom to pray for his forgiveness and isal-e-thawab.

His janaza salah (funeral prayer) will be held in Deoband after Isha at 9 pm.

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