Noida: A prayer and condolence meeting in memory of the renowned journalist and intellectual Alam Naqvi was held on Sunday, at the residence of his younger brother, M. Tahir Naqvi. The meeting was presided over by Professor Moinuddin A. Jinabade, former professor at Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi. Among the attendees were Mansoor Alam Qasmi, Laiq Rizvi, Asif Fahmi (of Deen Duniya magazine), Dr. Mehmood Alam (Professor, Department of Commerce, Zakir Husain College), Naeemuddin, and Muhammad Arif Iqbal, among others.
Muhammad Arif Iqbal, editor of Urdu Book Review, New Delhi, who conducted the proceedings, described Alam Naqvi as a journalist of high calibre, akin to greats like Allama Muhammad Usman Farqaleet (of Al-Jamiat) and Muhammad Muslim (of Dawat). He emphasized that Alam Naqvi transcended sectarian and ideological divides, dedicating his life to the cause of unity within the Muslim community. A staunch advocate of truth, he never indulged in slander or falsehood and was a torchbearer of truthful journalism.
- Tahir Naqvi read a brief paper highlighting his brother’s virtues, followed by remarks from Mansoor Alam Qasmi, Asif Fahmi, Dr. Mehmood Alam, and Naeemuddin, each paying tribute to the late journalist.
Before the concluding address, senior electronic media journalist Laiq Rizvi shared a heartfelt tribute, recounting some of Naqvi’s contributions to journalism. He also mentioned the threats Naqvi faced from Shabana Azmi and others over one of his published articles, noting that Naqvi remained calm and undeterred in the face of these challenges.
In his closing remarks, Professor Moinuddin Jinabade reflected on his deep friendship with Alam Naqvi, recalling that Naqvi kept himself far removed from religious and linguistic chauvinism. He possessed all the admirable qualities of Lucknow’s culture but stayed clear of its vices. Naqvi had a remarkable ability to shape constructive thought. Professor Jinabade ended his tribute with poignant words: “In the end, the dusk of life arrived…”
