Our Founder
Al-Haj Moulvi Rayazuddin Ahmed Akbarabadi (T.I.) — 1906 to ...
Early Life & Influences
Born 1906 — Agra, City of the Taj Mahal
A direct descendant of Hazrat Sheikh Saleem Uddin Chishty, Al-Haj Moulvi Rayazuddin Ahmed (T.I.) was born in 1906 in the city of the Taj Mahal — the city of intellectuals and poets, Agra. His early upbringing through his parents and education instilled in him a profound love for education, despite being enslaved in government service.
In an era of conventional thoughts and traditional values, he envisaged that female education was of paramount importance. His revolutionary thoughts clashed with the norms of his day, but his commitment and dedication to women's literacy did not subside.
Inspired by the Quaid-e-Azam
A Blessing That Shaped Our Identity
Quaid-e-Azam Mohammad Ali Jinnah was the person who inspired Moulvi Sahab. He believed in the dynamic leadership of the Quaid and was very pro-active in the freedom movement under the banner of the Muslim League.
Seeing his dedication and love for education, Quaid-e-Azam graciously allowed Moulvi Sahab to use his name “Jinnah“ for a college he intended to establish at Agra. This blessing would later become the foundation for multiple institutions carrying the Quaid's name in Karachi — making Anjuman-e-Islamia the only organization of its kind in the subcontinent with this honor.
Quaid-e-Azam graciously allowed Moulvi Rayazuddin Ahmed to use his name “JINNAH“ for a college he intended to establish at Agra.
Founding Anjuman-e-Islamia Trust
Pioneer of Muslim Female Education
He was the founder of Anjuman-e-Islamia Trust Pakistan, a private social organization formed with him as its main driving spirit. This heralded the inception of many educational institutions. He was, in a way, the pioneer of Muslim female education in this area.
After partition, he settled in Karachi and continued to work for his revolutionary and innovative ideas. Lack of finances did not deter him from his pursuit of spreading education. With the meager amount that was donated by the Muslims of Agra and no other financial support, he established the first Girls School at Pakistan Chowk, which later shifted to Nazimabad.
A Lasting Legacy
17 Educational Institutions Since Partition
This organization has the distinction of establishing about 17 Educational Institutions in Karachi since partition, including:
- —Jinnah College, Nazimabad
- —Jinnah University for Women, Nazimabad
- —Jinnah Polytechnic Institute (Est. 1961)
Among these, Jinnah Polytechnic Institute stands as one of the proud projects of Anjuman-e-Islamia Trust Pakistan, continuing Moulvi Sahab's mission of spreading quality technical and scientific education to the Muslim Ummah.
Tamgha-e-Imtiaz
Conferred by the President of Pakistan
In recognition of the meritorious work in the field of education especially for women folk, the President of Pakistan has conferred upon Al-Haj Moulvi Rayazuddin Ahmed the honour of Tamgha-e-Imtiaz on 23rd March 2015.
“A visionary who devoted his life to the cause of academic excellence — his legacy continues through every student who passes through the halls of our institutions.“
