Saharanpur: A high level delegation from Jamaat-e-Islami Hind, JIH, visited leading Islamic seminaries in Saharanpur to strengthen cooperation, improve mutual understanding and encourage unity among Muslim institutions.
The delegation was led by JIH Vice President Maulana Waliullah Saeedi Falahi. Members included Mohammad Razi-ul-Islam Nadwi, Mohammad Ahmad, Dr Rizwan Ahmad Rafiqi Falahi and Maulana Ausaf Ahmad Falahi. The team visited Mazahir Uloom Jadeed, Mazahir Uloom Waqf and Al Ma’had Al Islami, Manak Mau after receiving approval from each institution.
At Mazahir Uloom Jadeed, the delegation met General Secretary Maulana Mufti Syed Mohammad Saleh Al Hasani and other scholars. Maulana Waliullah said the visit aimed to strengthen goodwill, discuss issues affecting the Muslim community and promote unity within the Ummah. He also introduced a JIH initiative bringing together young graduates from different schools of thought and invited the seminary leadership to visit the organisation’s headquarters in New Delhi.
The delegation toured the seminary’s classrooms, hostel, Darul Ifta and libraries. Seminary officials shared details about academic activities, including a Hifz department with around 1,000 students and strong demand for advanced Hadith studies. The two sides exchanged publications and commemorative gifts.
The delegation later visited Mazahir Uloom Waqf and held discussions with Principal Maulana Mufti Badran Saeedi and senior scholars. Participants stressed the need for unity among Muslims. Seminary leaders appreciated the contributions of Jamaat-e-Islami Hind and highlighted the value of cooperation among Islamic organisations.
Dr Jameel Manawi from Saharanpur joined the delegation during the visit and shared historical insights about the seminaries.
The delegation also visited Al Ma’had Al Islami, Manak Mau, where Maulana Shakir Farrukh Nadwi briefed members about the institution’s educational work. The seminary combines Islamic education with formal school certification and operates a separate girls’ seminary.
The visit ended with a shared commitment to continue dialogue, strengthen trust and expand cooperation among Islamic seminaries and Muslim organisations.
