Khandakar Abdullah Jahangir
Khandakar Abdullah Jahangir was a Bangladeshi Islamic scholar, professor, author and television presenter. He was born on 1 February 1961 in Jhenaidah district and died on 11 May 2016 in a road accident. He was the founder of As-Sunnah Trust, a non-profit educational charity organisation. He taught Al-Hadith and Islamic Studies at the Islamic University, Bangladesh and authored many books on Islam in Bengali, English and Arabic. He also appeared on various TV channels to discuss Islamic issues.
He was also influenced by some of the prominent Saudi scholars such as Ibn Baz, Ibn Uthaymeen and Al-Fawzan. He was known for his moderate and balanced approach to Islam. He advocated for peace and harmony among Muslims and other communities. He also wrote a book titled “Islam’s Name of Jihadism: Discussed and Undiscussed Reasons” where he analyzed the root causes and consequences of radicalism and terrorism.
Some of the books written by Khandakar Abdullah Jahangir are:
- Ahyaus Sunan: A comprehensive commentary on the Sunan Abu Dawud, one of the six major collections of Hadith.
- Rahe Bilayat: A book on Islamic spirituality and mysticism based on the Quran and Sunnah.
- Khutbatul Islam: A collection of Friday sermons on various topics related to Islam and Muslims.
- Holy Bible: Introduction and Review: A critical analysis of the Christian scriptures from an Islamic perspective.
- Islam’s Name of Jihadism: Discussed and Undiscussed Reasons: A book on the root causes and consequences of radicalism and terrorism in the name of Islam.
- Hadiser Namey Jaliyati (Fabrications in the name of Hadith): A book on the identification and refutation of weak and fabricated Hadiths that are commonly circulated among Muslims.
As-Sunnah Trust is a non-profit educational charity organisation founded by Khandakar Abdullah Jahangir in 2009. Its aim is to spread authentic Islamic knowledge and teachings based on the Quran and Sunnah. It also provides various services such as publishing books, organizing seminars and workshops, running orphanages and madrasas, and supporting poor and needy people. You can donate to As-Sunnah Trust by visiting their website www.assunnahtrust.org and choosing from various donation products such as general fund, regular grant fund, zakat fund, emergency assistance fund, orphan fund, etc. You can also contact them by phone or email for more details.
Some of their projects and activities are:
- Abdullah Jahangir-As-Sunnah Mosque Complex: A center for spreading the teachings of Tawhid and Sunnah, as well as providing facilities for women’s prayer and library.
- Nurani Department: A primary school for children based on Islamic values and education.
- Hifz Boys and Girls Department: A madrasa for memorizing the Quran following the curriculum of Befaqul Madarisil Arabia Bangladesh Board.
- Kitab Boys and Girls Department: A madrasa for studying Hadith and other Islamic sciences following the curriculum of Jamiatul Sunnah.
- Dawah and Media Department: A department for producing and distributing Islamic books, articles, audio and video materials, as well as organizing seminars and workshops on various topics related to Islam.
- Humanitarian Services Department: A department for providing free or low-cost health care, relief and rehabilitation, orphan care, and other social welfare services to the needy and distressed people.