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Allama Abdul Aziz Memon
President of Aligarh Muslim University, University of Punjab, and University of Karachi
Personal details
Born(1888-10-23)23 October 1888
Rajkot, British India
Died27 October 1978(1978-10-27) (aged 90)
Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityBritish Indian
Pakistani
EducationMolvi Fazil
Alma mater University of Punjab
OccupationScholar, Teacher
Known forArabic language and literature
Awards Pride of Performance

Allama Abdul Aziz Memon (23 October 1888 – 27 October 1978) was a scholar and teacher, known for his knowledge in Arabic language and literature. He served as the president of Aligarh Muslim University, the University of Punjab, and the University of Karachi. He is also the recipient of Pride of Performance.

Early life and education

Abdul Aziz Memon was born in Rajkot on 23 October 1888. His early education began in Rajkot and Junagadh, before he moved to Delhi. In Delhi, he learnt from the scholars and prominent religious figures of his time, including Deputy Nazir Ahmed. In 1913, he passed the Molvi Fazil examination from the University of Punjab, securing the highest marks in the university. [1] [2]

Career

Memon was associated with Edwardes College Peshawar, Oriental College Lahore, and Aligarh Muslim University as an Arabic teacher. He served as the president of Aligarh Muslim University, the University of Punjab, and the University of Karachi. He had a deep knowledge of Arabic vocabulary and was recognized as an Ahl al-Arab (qualified Arab) due to his proficiency in Arabic. [1] [3]

Contributions

All of Memon's work is of a research nature and is highly authentic, comprehensive, and standardized. It was due to his efforts that the University of Karachi was established after Pakistan's independence. His numerous books and articles reflect his dedication to research, intellectual insight, and educational consciousness. [1]

Awards

Death

Memon died on 27 October 1978, in Karachi and was buried in the PECHS Society Cemetery. [1]

Bibliography

  • Rāshid Shaik̲h̲, Muḥammad (25 June 2009). علامہ عبد‌العزیز میمن : سوانح اور علمی خدمات [Allama Abdul Aziz Memon: Biography and Academic Services]. ادارۂ احیاے علم و دعوت – via ci.nii.ac.jp. [4]
  • Department of Arabic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh, ed. (2003). علامہ عبد العزیز میمنی-حیات و خدمات [Allama Abdul Aziz Memon-Life and Services] (in Urdu). Assisted by: Darul Musafin Shibli Academy Azam, Garh. Aligarh, India: Department of Arabic, Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh. p. 544.{{ cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: editors list ( link) [5]

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