Allama Abdul Malek Halim | |
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 Halim was giving his speech in an Islamic Conference | |
| Personal life | |
| Born | Pukuria,Banshkhali Upazila |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Spouse | Alema Hafsa Halim |
| Main interest(s) | Shari'a, Islamic Education for Women, Modern Education |
| Notable idea(s) | Qawmi MohilaMadrasa,Al-Jamiatul Arabia Haildhar Madrasa |
| Alma mater | Al-jamia Al Islamia Potiya Madrasah, Chittagong |
| Religious life | |
| Religion | Islam |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Movement | Deobandi |
Abdul Malek Halim (Bengali:আল্লামা আব্দুল মালেক হালিম) is aBangladeshiIslamic scholar andNayeb-e Ameer ofHefazat-e-Islam Bangladesh.[1][2][3][4][5] Abdul Malek Halim is the pioneer ofQawmi Mohila (Female) Madrasa[6] inBangladesh and the founder ofAl-Jamiatul Arabia Lil Baneena Wal Banaat Haildhar,[7][8] the firstQawmi Madrasa having female branch. At present, Abdul Malek Halim is serving as the principle[6] of the Madrasa.[9] Abdul Malek Halim is also serving as the senior vice-chairman ofIslami Oikya Jote.[10] He is an ex-chairman ofNizam-e-Islam Party.[10]
Abdul Malek Halim pursued higher education fromAl-Jamiah Al-Islamiah Patiya.[6]
Malek started his career as a teacher at a local madrasa after completing education. Later he went toSaudi Arabia and worked as an Imam at a Masjid there. He became inspired by observing the religious training provided to the woman in KSA and other Arab countries and decided to establish an Islamic school for woman. His vision was materialized when anImam of theKaaba visits his village and inspired him to settle in his country for establishing a female religious school. Finally, Maulana Halim stablishedAl-Jamiatul Arabia Lil Baneena Wal Banaat Haildhar in 1972[6] and serving as the DG of the institution.