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Editorially Inking ...

Haji. M.J. JAMAL MOHAMED


Treasurer
Society of Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy - 20

Assalamu Alaikum (Varah)

In due consideration of the affectionate request from my close relatives and


members of Jamal family, and most importantly because of the fond and humble request
from former and present Professors and Non Teaching staff who were appointed by my
revered father who was the Treasurer as well as Secretary and Correspondent, wanted me
to bring out a book-let to perpetuate the memory of our former Secretary who was
connected with Jamal Mohamed College even before its inception, therefore I ventured to
collect articles from various people connected with Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy.

I thought of compiling and editing the informations received from various quarters
about my father and his ancestors who were connected with the establishment of Majlisul
Ulema and Jamal Mohamed College in Trichy. They were available in bits and pieces and
found in some books and Magazines. The articles written by eminent Professors reveal the
amount of sacrifice and hard work put in by my father who spent his entire life for the
development of our College and other Institutions in our campus. Therefore I deemed it fit
to bring out a souvenir which he rightly deserves.

I have written articles about my father whom I know from my childhood and about
our Founder Haji Jamal Mohamed Sahib based on the informations given by my father and
my grandfather. I should admit and appreciate the fact that my father has given me a lot of
information about how the College was started and also about his father, grandfather and
great grandfather.

What I know about my ancestors, the present and future generation may or may not
know. My sole intention is to bring to the notice of my family members, about the great
deeds done by my father and his ancestors to give education to the economically backward
and financially weak students of our community and also other communities. They should
be aware of the history and events that have taken place, which should motivate them to
devote their valuable time and energy for the uplift of the society in all fields. That is why I
have taken pains to collect, edit and release this memorable Souvenir.

Hajee M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib was not only connected with Educational
Institutions run by the Society of Jamal Mohamed College, he was a multi faceted personality
connected with all our family Trusts in Madras. He was connected with the opening of
Jamalia Higher Secondary School in Madras founded by his father. He was the Naazir of
Jamalia Arabic College and he built the new mosque in the Jamalia Arabic College by
collecting more than 25 lacs. He was the Muthavalli of Rahmania Jumma Masjid, Perambur
and played a vital role in developing it, and the present stature of the Masjid owes a lot to him.
He was the Secretary of the South Indian Athletic Association for many years. He was a senior
member of the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and was it's Executive Committee member for
a continuous period of eight years. Syed Abdul Wahab Buhari sahib, the former Principal of
Jamalia Arabic College and The New College, Madras and Former Professor of Presidency
College, Madras once wrote an article “ The three great Jamals” recalling the services
rendered by my first generation Haji. Jamal Mohideen sahib who donated the Jamal
Mohideen buildings of our College and who founded Jamalia Arabic College, Madras in 1898
and also the co-founder of Majlisul Ulama, Trichy along with N. Mohamed Mian Rowther and
about Haji. Jamal Mohamed, Founder of Jamal Mohamed College and M.J. Jamal Mohideen,
Ex-MP founder Secretary of JMC, Trichy which was started in the year 1951.

In my opinion and taking into account the views expressed by various writers about
Gafoor Sahib, I would like to call him as the “Fourth great Jamal”.

I thank Dr. A. K. Khaja Nazeemudeen, Secretary & Correspondent for accepting my


request to bring out this Souvenir in memory of my revered father and Dr. S. Ismail Mohideen,
Principal and Br. Abdul Samad, Asst. Secretary for their keen interest in the Successful
launching of this booklet. I also thank all our Professors, my family members and relatives
wellwishers and all others who have contributed articles, messages and greetings in the
makeup of this Souvenir. I thank and acknowledge the support given by my dear daughter
Hajira Fathima whose hero was my revered father Gafoor sahib. I take this opportunity to
thank Dr. A. Mohamed Ibraheem, Vice principal, Dr. M. Mohamed Sahabudeen, Additional
Vice Principal, Directors Dr. A. Syed Zakir Hasan, HOD of Tamil, Professors K. Mohamed
Ismail, Dr. K.Sirajudeen and Dr. S. Nagoor Gani of Tamil Department, Dr. A. Prasanna,
Mathematics Department and Mr. M. Abdul Majeeth Badusha, Programmer who have helped
me a lot to bring out this Souvenir in a grand manner. As a devoted son it was my duty to show
my respects and gratitude to a wonderful father who was everything to me. What all I am today
is because of him, and needless to say that he was my best friend, Philosopher and guide at all
times. Let the Almighty accept all his good deeds and bless him with heavenly abode.

With kind regards,


Hajee. M.J.JAMAL MOHAMED
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Dr. A.K. KHAJA NAZEEMUDEEN


Secretary and Correspondent

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah),

I am very happy to know that a souvenir is being broughtout to perpetuate the memory of
Haji. M. J. M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib Our Former Secretary and Correspondent. I had a very long association with him and I
can recall with pride that I was nominated as a member of the Management Committee in 1995 when brother Haji Gafoor
sahib was the Secretary and Correspondent and Haji. K.A. Khaleel Ahamed sahib was the Treasurer. In 2003, I was
nominated as the Assistant Secretary of the College Management Committee to help the Secretary and Correspondent in
all administrative activities. I had the fortune of travelling with him to overseas countries and also to meet our Alumni in
many places in Tamil Nadu. I was fortunate to perform my Umra in the company of our brother Gafoor sahib and he helped
me to touch the sacred stone (Hajrul Aswath). He was very friendly with our N.M. Family and had close association with our
Founder N.M.Khajamian Rowther, Founder Treasurer N.M.Abdul Samad Sahib and my father N.M.Abdul Kader Sahib
who was the Secretary and Correspondent when Gafoor sahib was the Treasurer. He used to visit our house quite often to
meet my parents and my brothers. He was more than a relative to all of us.

In 2011, he stepped down as Secretary and Correspondent and elevated me as the Secretary and Correspondent
and got the confirmation for me as Secretary and Correspondent from the Directorate of Collegiate Education within 3
days by using his good offices and fine rapport with the officials of the DC office, Chennai. He used to depute me to look
after the College work like construction of buildings and other related works and was very helpful to me in my formative
years as Committee Member and Assistant Secretary by guiding and motivating me which enabled me to perform my duty
as the Secretary and Correspondent of the College from 2011 onwards in a very efficient manner. I congratulate my friend
Haji M.J. Jamal Mohamed our present Treasurer and the illustrious son of Haji. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor sahib and also my
close friend for nearly 4 decades for the initiative taken by him to bring out this souvenir which contains many informations
about him and the long standing service rendered by him to all our educational institutions in general and more particular to
the Jamal Mohamed College for nearly 4 decades. It also contains information regarding the ancestors of Gafoor sahib
who were connected with our institution. May Allah bless our brother Gafoor sahib with Jannath and heavenly abode.

Yours lovingly,

Dr. A.K. KHAJA NAZEEMUDEEN


Secretary and Correspondent
Tel.No. : 2331135 Fax : 0431 - 2331035
2331235
0431 - 2331435
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE P.B. No. : 808

College with Potential for Excellence


Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
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Haji. K. A. Khaleel Ahamed Sahib


Former Treasurer
Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah),
I am very much delighted to know about the proposed release of a booklet about Haji Gafoor sahib,
Our Former Secretary and Correspondent of Jamal Mohamed College and other institutions run by our
Society. He was like my elder brother and was a source of strength and encouragement to me when I was
nominated as the Treasurer. He always had a healthy interaction with me on all affairs pertaining to the development of all our
educational institutions in our campus. He was a very straight forward and hard working man and used to visit Delhi and
Hyderabad for work relating to AICTE and Islamic Development Bank, Jeddah and also undertook many foreign tours to UAE,
Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei and Kuwait to inaugurate and address our Alumni Chapters during the tenure of
Principals Dr. Abdul Samad, Dr. Abdullah Basha, and Dr.Sheik Mohamed and got many buildings and also handsome donation
for the distribution of scholarship every year. He was a very strict disciplinarian and never allowed his family members or friends
to meddle with College affairs. He was very democratic and always consulted and took a decision with the concurrence of all
members of the Management Committee by convening the Executive Committee, Annual General Body Meeting and also Extra-
ordinary General Body Meetings. He served as Treasurer for 17 years and as Secretary and Correspondent for 22 long years.
During his tenure as Secretary and Correspondent the College got 5 star Accreditation from NAAC, Bangalore in 2002 and became
nd
Autonomous in 2004 and also got Accredited with ‘A’ Grade by securing 3.6 out of 4.0 CGPA in the 2 Cycle in 2009. He
maintained an excellent rapport with all educational authorities and also with all Vice Chancellors of our University. He was
associated with the College from its inception in 1949 and was the only man available to us who knew the history of our College
and other informations related to the opening of the College in 1951 till his demise in 2015. He only had the distinction of serving
our College during Silver Jubilee as Treasurer, Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee celebrations of our College as Secretary and
Correspondent.

He was a personal friend of mine and an elder brother to me for more than 6 decades and he used to stay in my house only
whenever he visited Trichy from Madras. His father M.J. Jamal Mohideen Ex MP. Fondly known as “Attau” sahib was my father’s
best friend. They are the two personalities who really worked to fulfill the dream of our founders to initiate and start the Jamal
Mohamed College. Mr. Jamal Mohideen was the Founder Secretary and my Father N.M.Abdul Samad was the Founder Treasurer.
All my children were very much attached to him since he always stayed in our house and called him as “Periya Athaa” (Elder
Father). My best wishes to his son for venturing to bring out a souvenir to remember his worthy and glorious service to all our
institutions in the campus and recall with pride his efforts taken to start and commence the Women Section in 1999 and also for
starting the MBA (Jamal Institute of Management) in the year 2000. One more laudable achievement of him is the starting of JMC
Ayesha Girls Matriculation School in 2010. He was also responsible for getting permission from NCTE, Bangalore and started
Jamal Mohamed College of Teacher Education (B.Ed) during his tenure as Secretary and Correspondent.

Let the Almighty shower his choicest blessings on him and provide a place in Jannath. Let us all pray for his Magfirath
and heavenly abode.

Yours lovingly,

Haji. K. A. Khaleel Ahamed Sahib


Former Treasurer
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2331235
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Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
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Dr. K. ABDUS SAMAD


Assistant Secretary
A GIANT OF JAMAL FAMILY
Hajee. Janab. M. J. M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah)


I am glad to pen a few lines on my close relationship with Hajee (Late) M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor
sahib, the Former Secretary and Correspondent of our College. How can I forget the fantastic days
which I spent with my “Periyatha”? – A logic or magic word in my life. Whenever my “Periyatha”
came to Trichy, he used to stay in our house at Palakkarai to assist and counsel my father in all
activities at home. My mother used to prepare a variety of dishes and my father used to call him
“Annan”. The way my parents addressed, talked and discussed with my Periyatha was a source of
motivation and inspiration to me. He always encouraged me in my studies. By nature, he was strict
but by heart he was very kind with a sound mind. His sons treated me like brothers. “Ummu
Periyamma” his wife was more affectionate with my mother and relatives too. The bond of love and
mercy was mixed with all the members of our family in a matchless manner. How can we forget 66
years of sweet and strong relationship with my father Haji. K.A.Khaleel Ahamed sahib and other
members of our family.

My dear “Periyatha” was a simpleton. He chose to travel by Rockfort Express to reach Rock
City from Chennai. Another example for his simplicity was his further travel by bus from
Palakkarai to Tollgate by bus No.21. His legs automatically found way to N.M.Colony, to our house
and my “Periyatha” used to consult my father on all matters related to our College, besides family
matters.

Whenever I went to Chennai during 1985, I used to travel in Chennai with my dear
“Periyatha” by his white coloured “Lambrata” Scooter. The places, the persons, the purchases, the
pleasure – all remain green in my memory even now, though I was just ten years old at that time. To
add grace and gaiety to our relationship his sons and daughters were more intimate with me and
even we attended “Kanduri” festivals held at Dindigul which were dearer to our heart. He was a
strong lover of Cricket game and loved watching matches on Television. The Urdu “Ghazals” were
the sources of enjoyment and feast to his ears for many years.
“We eat to live and not live to eat”. True to this dictum, my “Periyatha” had his food habits
in a good manner right from his early days, I was told by my father. Light and restricted food only he
took avoiding oily items and prawns for having a healthy life. I know he never suffered from any
serious health issues even at his old age only because of his better habits of food.

A man is known by his dress and address, so said scholars. My “Periyatha” used to wear
white shirt and dhoti, symbolic of his pure heart – “Purity” and “Simplicity” are the key words
which lock our heart for a role model royalty.

When my “Periyatha” was the Secretary and Correspondent of our College, I had a unique
chance of being a Jamalian. My father was the Treasurer and Janab. N. Abdul Samad was the
Principal at that time. I was given B.Com., Admission in 1995 by my “Periyatha” with a smiling
face. How lucky I was! During my College days he gave me valuable inputs to uplift my care and
career for a potential and successful goal of life.

I joined as a Lecturer in Jamal Institute of Management in 2001 and elevated as the Director
of Jamal Institute of Management in 2011. Another incident that occurred in Chennai rolls in my
memory. Whenever I went to Chennai my “Periyatha” used to take me to the Secretariat and AICTE
Office to get things done systematically sincerely and superbly. I learnt the art of getting things
done from officials outside. How nicely, catchingly and diplomatically he spoke to the persons
concerned in the AICTE office and Government Officials!

During a Summer Vacation in 2015, I was at Kanyakumari residence with members and
relatives of my family. I never had such a shock in my life. The news of my Periyatha's sickness and
admission at Ramachandra Hospital, Porur, Chennai, pierced my heart and ears sadly. Mr.
Jamaludeen, his younger son confirmed the news of the sudden death of my “Periyatha” due to a
rd
massive heart attack on 3 May 2015 at 1.30 p.m. I rushed to the hospital to see the sad demise of a
super giant. Then I attended his funeral with all my in laws and relatives in Chennai. A great
Jambavan of Jamal died decently. But his giant actions for the growth and glory of our institution
will live in the hearts of everyone in this holy soil.

Let me pray to Allah to allot him a place in Jannath.


Let me pray to Allah to shower mercy for his Mahfirath
Let me pray to Allah to bless all his family members with Barakkath

Thank you all !


Yours lovingly,

Dr. K. ABDUS SAMAD


ASSISTANT SECRETARY
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College with Potential for Excellence


Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
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Dr. S. ISMAIL MOHIDEEN


PRINCIPAL
A LOYAL LEADER FROM A ROYAL FAMILY
– JANAB. M. J. M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB

Haji.Janab.M.J.M.Abdul Gafoor sahib was a gem of human being. His majestic look
always inspires everyone. He was very calm at the same time resolute in his decisions. His
charismatic appearance easily attracted everyone's respect and affection which naturally arise on
seeing such a great personality.

The welfare of the college was the sole aim of his every breath. It is a divine gift for me to
associate myself with such a matchless personality in my life. Though he was our employer, he
never treated me like an employee. He always treated every staff member of this great institution
with much respect and maintained a piously-nice relationship. He used to say, “We own the staff
and the staff own this college”.

In an another instance, we can clearly understand what a great humanitarian he was. In


the year 2004, all the teaching staff were being arrested and dismissed for involving in strike for
certain demands from the Govt. of Tamilnadu. All the college managements were advised by the
Govt. to dismiss the staff members. But our former Secretary and Correspondent Janab. Abdul
Gafoor Sahib was an exception. He straight away rejected the proposal stating, “They are all my
professors, I cannot dismiss them”. Such was the courage and conviction displayed by him,
affectionately.

Personally I was much grateful to the great humanitarian Janab. Abdul Gafoor Sahib.
When the then Principal Janab. Dr. M.Sheik Mohamed and Hostel Co-ordinator
Dr. R. Khader Mohideen approached him to consult for making me as the next Co-ordinator of
Hostels, he politely disclosed his association with my Father in Law Dr. P. Shahul Hameed and told
me that he stayed in his house in Chidambaram long back. On several occasions, he reminded the
incident. Such was the generosity of this great personality.

When I was a Deputy Warden in our College Hostel, an unforgettable incident occurred.
An intimate relative of our Gafoor sahib was an inmate who involved himself in a mischievous
matter, resulted in disciplinary case. This problem was taken to the ears of Mr. Gafoor Sahib. What
a great surprise! “Send him out of hostel” was the quick response, consequently that student was
sent out. Can anyone imagine such a fair and honest administrative decision anywhere? Such
things can happen only in Jamal. When I took charge as the Co-ordinator of the Hostels, he
insisted me to give contract only to those tenders who quote the least amount for any project. He
was very careful in honestly maintaining justification in every matter.

Here I wish to share another incident which proves his helping tendency irrespective of
any difference. In the year 2010, I wished to go for Haj pilgrimage. Only one day was there to start
my pilgrimage. But there were some problems in getting clearance from the Office of the Directorate
of Collegiate Education.

Our former Secretary and Correspondent stepped in and directly went to the DCE office
and solved all the issues. The Very next day, he gave me the orders in Chennai and gave send off to
me with his blessings. I felt humble when he requested me to buy a new Musalla and offer prayer in
the same in front of Kaaba and Madina and return it to him so that he could do his regular prayer in
the same Musalla. I abided by his words and he was also equally happy on receiving it. What else
can give me more pleasure?

I realized his duty consciousness and sincerity when myself and my Father in Law visited
him to inquire about his health. He was bedridden and could not walk. Even in such a situation, he
asked us to do dua for him so that he could gain good health and do his sincere and active service to
the college and community.

On several occasions, I got an opportunity to associate myself with our Abdul Gafoor
Sahib. He actively participated in every function conducted in the hostel. He would visit the
function punctually and make his presence majestically with his white attire. He would be sitting
like a lion in the front row. On one occasion, he returned us a shawl as he felt that it was an extra
shawl, may be meant for some other dignitary. Very meticulously, he maintained his character and
became a role model for others.

It was a great opportunity for me to have contact with eminent personalities and Alumni
of our college who have settled all over the world when I was bestowed with the position of Asst.
Secretary and then Secretary of our Alumni Association. I thankfully remember our former
Secretary and all former Principals and Present Management Committee for having good
confidence on me.

Sincerity, Simplicity, honesty, duty consciousness, punctuality, exceptional human


relationship are the hall marks of this great personality. He has made a lasting impact on the
present generation towards the righteousness in life.

May Allah bless him with a Heavenly abode.


May Allah help us all, always in all ways for the growth and glory of our institutions.

Dr. S. ISMAIL MOHIDEEN


PRINCIPAL
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Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
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Dr. A. MOHAMED IBRAHEEM


VICE PRINCIPAL & HOD OF ENGLISH
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE (AUTONOMOUS). TIRUCHIRAPPALLI – 620 020.

A RARE GENIUS OF A ROYAL FAMILY


- MY MARVELLOUS MEMORIES OF
HAJI. JANAB (LATE) M. J. M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB
Jamal is a divine gift to society. To serve in Jamal is a great gift to staff and student
community. The Jamalian journey that started in 1951, has been yielding rich results due to
the sustained sincere efforts and distinguishedly dedicated leadership provided by the
Magnanimous Management Committee along with a superb team of staff members. Our
College provides modern, model and moral education spreading the light of knowledge with
amazing achievements in academic and extra-academic activities, realising the realities of
life. Though there are many glorifiable great men on the College Management Committee, a
rare person who comes to my mind with whom I had well-interacted, by whom I too was
inspired and impressed was Janab. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor sahib. Mr. A.G stands for Ability
and Generosity. No doubt, I have marvellous memories of this rare gem of a royal family.
I am one of the thousands of privileged Alumni who entered the campus of Jamal as a
student for doing Pre-University Course (PUC) in 1978-1979. I had a chance of continuing my
Higher Education here for B.A., M.A., M.Phil., and Ph.D., Degrees at the Department of
nd
English for nearly a decade. I was appointed as an Assistant Professor of English on 2
January 1986 when this genius was the Treasurer. In my experience here as a staff member
for 32 years, I politely and proudly declare that Jamal never collected a paisa as donation
either for student's admission or for staff appointments. But the present day education of the
material world, has been callously commercialized and inhumanly inflated, is indeed a
universal truth.
Mr. Gafoorji, more than Gandhiji was a man of maturity, modesty and magnanimity. As
a right person in the right positions – as a member, Treasurer and Secretary and
Correspondent on the Management Committee of our College, he served significantly during
the triple occasions of Silver Jubilee, Golden Jubilee and Diamond Jubilee Celebrations of
our College. As a token of love and affection, Jamal has been receiving a perennial patronage
from her Alumni all over the world. Mr. Gafoorji, during his visit on College matters to foreign
countries, impressed our well-placed old students there, by explaining the mission and vision
of our College and how we serve without caste, creed or colour. Many of my English studied
graduates there made phone calls to me regarding the way Mr. Gafoorji addressed them about
the College activities. He proved the fact that leadership is not a position but action to the
satisfaction of the stakeholders.
“The task of modern educator is not to cut down the jungles, but to irrigate the
deserts” so said C.Lewis. As a modern educator Mr. Gafoorji irrigated the desert-like mind
and heart of many persons. During his entire tenure on the Management Committee he
contributed a lot to revolutionize our campus in a royal manner. In the matters of providing
scholarship, building relationship, treating staff members, advising office bearers, adding
infrastructures, working with a smile, etc. he was the best role model to all of us. Indeed, we
have learnt a lot from his life-style.
One day-I think it was a Wednesday. Mr. Gafoorji just returned from Chennai, busy
seeing files in his office, when I entered into the room for a signature. “Take your seat sir”
and smilingly added, “I serve in one capacity and you serve in other capacity”. “Let us
arise and accomplish more for further success of our College”. Another incident which
touched my heart was the way in which he refused to take even a fraction of amount (50 paisa)
in a rounded off figure in the claim bill eligible and payable to him, which I could see from his
dialogue with office staff. To such an extent he was scrupulously honest in many matters,
especially money matters. The purity of heart and charity of mind were the two hallmark
qualities of his personality. The Tsunami Relief Fund of Rs.4 Lakhs was presented by him to
the then Chief Minister Hon'ble Dr. J. Jayalalitha in the academic year 2004-05.
Once during the days of State Level Teacher's Strike, in 2005 Mr. Gafoorji protected the
interest of our teachers, not bothering about the sequences or consequences of the strike
situations. This incident proved his generosity with gravity for the welfare of our staff
members.
Mr. Gafoorji's – towering structure, white cap and beard, powerful vision and
spectacles, warm wishes and winning smile, his nobility and ability, his care and share and
above all his God-fearing attitude with prayer have brought pleasure to everyone in the
campus. The vital role played by Mr. Gafoorji in community service, guidance and
counselling, students support system, hostel welfare schemes, academic and extra-academic
excellence, sports and games, research and developments, allotment or disbursements of
funds, staff welfare matters, activities of clubs, health or wealth care and any other matter
small or big – be it a podium or stadium – he was the medium of our marvellous memories.
What have we learnt from his life history? A few recollections!
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Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
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Dr. M. MOHAMED SIHABUDEEN


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nrayh; Mzhf ,Ug;gpd; You are like my son. God bless you. Congratulation. vd;W
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FLk;gj;jpw;Fk;> fy;Y}hpf;Fk; my;yh`; <L nra;thdhf! MkPd;.

Dr. M. MOHAMED SIHABUDEEN


ADDITIONAL VICE PRINCIPAL
INDIAN UNION MUSLIM LEAGUE

QUAID-E-MILLATH MANZIL No.36, Maraikayar Lebbai Street, Chennai - 600 001.


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Prof. K.M.KADER MOHIDEEN, Ex.M.P.


National President Date : ......................................

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Tel.No. : 2331135 Fax : 0431 - 2331035
2331235
0431 - 2331435
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE P.B. No. : 808

College with Potential for Excellence


Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
Website : www.jmc.edu E-mail : principaljmc@ymail.com / princi@jmc.edu

Dr. K.N.ABDUL KADER NIHAL


Director & Bursar (SF)

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah),

I am very pleased to know about the launching of Souvenir on 21st June 2018 about Haji
Abdul Gafoor Sahib.

As on date he was the longest serving Secretary and Correspondent having good 22 years
(1989-2011) of service as Secretary and Correspondent and also as Treasurer for 17 years. I joined
the College in 2002 and completed my MCA in 2008. He was the Secretary at that time and
appointed me as a Lecturer in Computer Science Department in the year 2008. He attended my
wedding on 01.01.2011 and visited my father-in-law's house in Singapore during the month of May
2011 and had lunch and high tea.

He was very affectionate with our family and was an elder brother to my father. He was a very
hard working man and towering personality. When my father was nominated as Assistant Secretary
in 2003, to assist him he and my father along with our Former Treasurer Haji. Khaleel Ahamed
Sahib worked in Tandem for the growth and development of all the educational institution in our
campus. Our College achieved many mile stone during his tenure as Secretary and Correspondent. I
thank our brother Jamal Mohamed for giving me this opportunity to recall my association with
“Periatha” (Elder Father) and I wish all the best for the successful release on 21.06.2018.

With kind regards,


Yours lovingly,

Dr. K. N. ABDUL KADER NIHAL


Bursar (SF) & Director (SF)
Tel.No. : 2331135 Fax : 0431 - 2331035
2331235
0431 - 2331435
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE P.B. No. : 808

College with Potential for Excellence


Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
Website : www.jmc.edu E-mail : principaljmc@ymail.com / princi@jmc.edu

Prof. M.A.JAMAL MOHAMED YASEEN ZUBEIR


Director – Hostel Administration &
Registrar of Attendance (SF)
Hajee M.J.M.Abdu Gafoor Sahib
Invigorating Reminiscence
I recollect the fond memories of my “Periaththa” (Elder Father) Haji M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor
Sahib who decorated the position of treasurer of Jamal Mohamed College from 1973 to 1989 and
Secretary and correspondent from 1989 to 2011. Revered memory Haji M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib
was a kind hearted administrator and a man of impeccable manners.
Haji M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib and my father Jamal Mohamed Ansari were first cousins.
When I was a child, I was fondly nurtured by his mesmerizing voice and affection. During my
childhood age, I used to call him “Aadu aruththa Periaththa” (Slaughtering the Sheep for the
family function). He was a senior member of Tamil Nadu Cricket Association and he used to appear
in Television for the prize distribution function after the Cricket Match held at Chepak grounds. I
used to watch that function in the TV and started called him as “Cricket Periaththa”.
Regarding my higher studies, I completed my Under Graduation in Melvisharam and got
admission in M.Sc., Computer Science in Jamal Mohamed College in 2006. Here, I have a pleasant
memory with my “Periaththa”. After completing my studies, “Periaththa” gave me a chance to serve
as Programmer in our Jamal Mohamed College in 2008. At the time of appointment, “Periaththa”
adviced me to follow rich traditions and culture of Jamal Mohamed College. In addition, he used to
say that I was given the appointment to serve the College and only to look after my mother. I follow
the footsteps and advice of my “Periaththa”. Now I am a filial son to my parent. After my mother's
death, I bring laurels to my College and the family as well.
My Periaththa was a great source of inspiration for all of us. I have learnt many things from
him. Being a strict disciplinarian, he used to follow the time management. He was synonyms for his
straight forwardness and simplicity. He is popularly called “Custodian of staff of Jamal Mohamed
College”. How can I forget his tremendous contributions to the college as well as to the society.
With Regards,
Prof. M.A.JAMAL MOHAMED YASEEN ZUBEIR
Director – Hostel Administration &
Registrar of Attendance (SF)
Tel.No. : 2331135 Fax : 0431 - 2331035
2331235
0431 - 2331435
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE P.B. No. : 808

College with Potential for Excellence


Autonomous and Affiliated to Bharathidasan University
Nationally Re-accredited (3rd Cycle) with ‘A’ Grade by NAAC
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020
TAMILNADU, INDIA.
Website : www.jmc.edu E-mail : principaljmc@ymail.com / princi@jmc.edu

Dr. K.N.MOHAMED FAZIL


Director – Hostel Administration

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah),

I am immensely pleased to know about the release of a book-let in memory


of Haji. Gafoor sahib. He was the Secretary and Correspondent when I joined as a student of our
College in the year 2005 and completed my M.A., Economics in the year 2010. I was appointed
by him as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Economics in the same year. He had a
very long association with our College and had the distinction of serving the College for nearly
four decades and played a vital role in the growth and development of our institutions in the
campus. One incident I would like to recollect is the first birthday of my son Farraz on
25.03.2015 which was celebrated in our College Garden. Periatha (Elder Father) reached Trichy
at 5.00 p.m. on 25th March 2015. He came to Trichy to attend the College Day Functions. He was
not aware of my sons first birth day function and when I invited him for the function he said “see
I have come in time for my grandsons birthday” and he only cut the Cake along with my father
and Haji Khaleel Sahib. Such was the love and affinity he had on our family members. He was an
able administrator and a very simple person and he never cared for formalities.

I send my best wishes for the successful launching of this souvenir and thank for the
opportunity given to me to recall some of my association with our former Secretary. Let the
Almighty accept all his good deeds and bless him with Jannath.

With kind regards,


Yours lovingly,

Dr. K.N.MOHAMED FAZIL


His Excellency M.O.H. FAROOK MARICAR Governer Gafoor Sahib in Deep conversation
of Jharkhand with Former Secretary and our
with the Chief Guest
Present Treasurer during Diamond Jubilee of our College

Mrs&Mr. Gafoor with his cousin J.M. Hamza P. KUMAR, M.P. TRICHY
our Alumnus and his Daughters in Hydrabad, at Iftar along with GAFOOR SAHIB
Celebrating his Birthday (15.12.1931)

with Vice Chancellor THANGAMUTHU and with Mr. L. GANESAN, Ex.M.P.


Meyor CHARUBALA THONDAIMAN, Trichy our Alumnus and Donar
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

Bismillahir rahmanir rahim


(Late) Haji.MJM ABDUL GAFOOR
My Mentor - An Immortal Legend and Life Line of JMC

• He was born in Chennai on 15-dec- continuously for 8 years. He worked in


1931. He was the son of MJ Jamal various committees of TNCA and was a
Mohideen (Ex. MLA & MP) Founder very popular figure, known for his hard
Secretary of Jamal Mohamed College, work, sincerity and honesty. He was
Trichy and Jamal Fathima. the only Muslim who occupied the post
• He was the grand son of Haji. M.Jamal of Executive Committee Member of the
Mohamed Founder of Jamal Mohamed TNCA till now.
College, Trichy.
COLLEGE CONNECTION (JMC) :
• He studied in DRBCC high school,
In 1949, when he was a school student,
perambur and also did his intermediate
his father took him to Trichy to meet
in Government Arts College, Mount
Janab. Khaja Mian Rowther to discuss
Road, Chennai.
about starting a college which was planned
• He joined his father's firm Jamal by our founders Hajee M. Jamal Mohamed
Mohideen & Co., a leading Tanner and and Khajamian. Janab. Khajamian
Exporter of Leather and Leather Goods. informed Jamal Mohideen that since he is
• He was a sports man having proficiency old and has an eye sight problem, he may
in Cricket, Ball-Badminton and not be able to do much and wanted Jamal
represented his school and college Mohideen to initiate the process of starting
teams. He founded Perambur United the college and assured his moral support.
Club in 1948 and affiliated it with Jamal Mohideen said since he is one of the
Madras Cricket Club and played league founding members of the MEASI and
cricket. Madras Cricket Club is now working to start the New College, he will be
known as Tamilnadu Cricket able to initiate the process of starting our
Association. He was one of the senior College (JMC) also at Trichy simultaneously
most member of TNCA and was the and requested Khajamian to give his moral
executive committee member of TNCA st
support and said let your 1 son Abdul

1
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

Samad be with me. Accordingly, Jamal Even after his retirement he continued to
Mohideen, Abdul Samad the eldest son of serve the college by giving his valuable
Khajamian, my father Abdul Gafoor and advice and also acted as a liaison for the
Er. Abdullah son-in-law of Khajamian college by monitoring the work related to
were the only four persons who entered the college in the DC office, Higher Education
present place where the college is situated, Department and other government
which was very Bushy and lot of snakes agencies at Chennai.
and other creatures were there which Nearly 40 years of his service as
really scared my father who was a school Treasurer, Secretary and Correspondent
student at that time and it required mass was the golden period in which the college
cleaning process. witnessed all round growth both in
Every time Jamal Mohideen came to infrastructure and on academic side. Many
Trichy, he took his son along with him. buildings in the campus and new courses
When my father asked him why he should were started during his time. During his
come to Trichy taking leave from school, tenure, the Alumni association of JMC,
his father the founder secretary said, "I were started and he inaugurated all the
want to put you in the groove and you are JMC Alumni Chapters in places like
the one who will develop this college in the Chennai, Cochin, Bangalore in India and
later years". He advised his son to ensure overseas countries like Malaysia, Singapore,
education in Jamal Mohamed College is UAE, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Brunei. He
not commercialised in the years to come. had a unique way of getting things he
Abdul Gafoor Shahib was thus wanted for the development of the college
connected with the college even before its and other sister institutions in the
inception. JMC was started on 11.7.1951. campus. He was mainly instrumental in
It was declared open by the then chief getting donations from Hajee. AVM
Minister of Madras Presidency Shri. P. S. Jaffarudeen, Hajee. KNSA Rahamathullah,
Kumarasamy Raja in the presence of his Dato Barakkathali, Hajee. Basheer Ahamed
Excellency the Governor, the Maharaja of of Chakkarapalli, Dawood Basha, Late
Bawanagar who presided over the Abdul Malick of Jeddah and many other
function. donors and well-wishers Jan.2003. He was

He was one of the founding members of bold enough to take a overdraft of Rupees

the college. He was officially made a 8 Crores from IOB, JMC Branch to build

member of the college committee in 1972 many buildings and paid back the OD

and was elected as Treasurer in 1973 and completely during his tenure in 2011.

he continued till 1989. He was elected as Once he wanted to meet Barakkathali


the Secretary and Correspondent from of Malaysia to get funds, he was told by
1989 and continued till 10-Mar-2011. Prof. M.M.Shahul Hameed that Barakkathali

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is a hard nut to crack and he may not get ordinates". My father politely replied," Sir,
the desired amount as donation. My father this is my duty as Secretary and
said MMS, "I will try to crack him". He duly Correspondent to get appointments for my
met Dato Barakkathali and Dato was educated teachers and therefore I came in
willing to donate Rs.50,000/- only after person. Moreover I always consider me as a
much conversation. But my father servant of Jamal Mohamed College and not
convinced him to donate Rs. 2 Lakhs. After as owner of the college, despite being the
coming out of the room he told MMS, "I grandson of the founder as well as son of
cracked him". Such was his personality the founder secretary (1951-1966) and
and his honesty that nobody dared to say second President of the College (1954-
no to him whenever he approached people 1975).
be it for college, school or mosque and even
SAVIOUR OF STAFF:
for poor muslim girl's weddings.
When aided teaching staff of our college
Moral Secretary and Correspondent: participated in a strike during the previous
He always went in person to meet tenure of Miss. Jayalalitha who was the
officials of directorate of collegiate Chief Minister the govt. wanted to dismiss
education, AICTE, Higher Education all the striking staffs but my revered father
Department and University. The personal didn't budge and argued with the secretary
touch and rapport helped him to get higher education department stating that,
whatever he wanted for the college. Hajee. "I am the employer and you the govt is only
Hasim Sahib President of MEASI and New a financial aid". He further stated that the
College Chennai, once told in a meeting of first day the govt wanted to dismiss the
MEASI that Abdul Gafoor Sahib is the staff by issuing a G.O. and the next day
model secretary and Correspondent and wanted him to suspend them by issuing
every Muslim college should follow his another G.O., "Had I dismissed them on
method to get things done as he was getting the first day, how can I suspend them the
for JMC. Sri. Ramalingam IAS, presently next day". subsequently, the government
senior PA to Chief Minister was the then withdrew both the G.O.s and didn't punish
commissioner for collegiate education. the staff even with wage cut and in a
During his period, my father was able to get meeting of the principals of aided colleges
nearly 25 appointments for aided teaching in TN Mr. Ganesan IAS, higher education
staffs and thanked him for giving the secretary declared that because of the vital
orders, Sri. Ramalingam said, "Sir, you are part played by the Secretary of JMC, all the
the only person who met me as Secretary staff members of all other Aided colleges in
and Correspondent of aided college. Others Tamil Nadu were saved as the Govt.
used to send their PA's and their sub withdrew the earlier G.Os issued to

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dismiss and suspend them. He was also management association and other
associated with many other institutions. organizations which are engaged in the
He was the honrary secretary of the South educational field run by minorities of Tamil
Indian Athletic Association(SIAA) for many Nadu.
years. He was the secretary of the Jamalia QUALITIES:
high school from 1970-1974 and senior He was a multi faceted personality
vice president of the school till his demise. being a Sportsman and Sports Administrator
He was instrumental in starting the having represented Tamil Nadu Cricket
Jamalia High School founded by his father, Association (TNCA) on various committees
Jamal Mohideen (Ex. MP). Our Jamalia and also accompanied the Tamil Nadu
Arabic college hostel building was taken Ranji Trophy Team as Manager on many
under defence of India rule by the army to occasions, in addition to his role of College
lodge war refugees. When my father and Administrator. He was also multi-lingual
Grand Father met Dr. Moulana Azad the by knowing many languages. He was very
first union minister for education and honest and straight forward and never
requested him to help in de requisition of bent rules and regulations for him, his
the building taken by the army. He said it family or others. He was very time conscious
can be vacated for a public cause. My and punctual. He even denied admission to
father immediately told his father that we his youngest son in the JMC because he
can start a school to which Moulana Azad passed in second attempt. In spite of then
agreed and said that he will talk to the principal Dr. Sheik Mohamed's recommen-
Defence Minister and subsequently the dation, he stoughtly refused quoting the
building was vacated and the Jamalia High rules that admission will not be given to
School was started in 1962 in that any attempties. He led a very simple life
building. He was the Naazir of Jamalia and never skipped five times prayers daily
Arabic college which was started in 1898 or fasting in the month of Ramzan. He was
and he built the new jamalia mosque by the only leader of repute available to our
collecting donations to the tune of 25 lakhs. Jamal family after the demise of his father
He was the muthavalli of the Rahumaniya Jamal Mohideen who died in 1975. He had
Jumma Masjid, Chennai. His devotion and great admiration for his father. He
dedication had helped the old mosque in sacrificed any position for the sake of his
converting itself from a thatched roof father. He used to attend the Leather Trade
building to a new concrete building. He fair at Delhi looking after the pavilion of
served as the senior most vice president of Leather Export Promotion Council (LEPC).
OMIEAT and also served as its president He was very popular in the educational
for a short period. He was the vice circles of Tamil Nadu and also in India and
president of Tamil Nadu private colleges

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abroad. He performed Hajj pilgrimage in have a job, I will resign my position as


1985 and 1994 along with his wife and also Chairman of LEPC or if you want me to
many Umrahs. He died peacefully on continue, you take back your application.
3-May-2015 at the age of 84 in his house in My father simply took back his application.
Jamalia Nagar. Dr. Samad, Director Jamal So that his father can continue to be the
Institute of Management condoned his Chairman of LEPC. My father always had
death and sent a sms "your father is a great respect for his father and used to say
legend having devoted his entire life for the that he was his mentor and crown. What all
growth of all our institutions in our Jamal I am today it is because of my father. He
Mohamed College campus Trichy. He is an had many offers from many leather firms in
icon of simplicity and statement ship". Yes. Periamet. But he chose to remain with his
I fully agree with Dr. Samad as I know father and took his advice to develop Jamal
having closely moved with my father that Mohamed College. In fact he spent his
he led a very simple life and his elderly entire life right from his school days till his
statement ship won many a laurels for the death for the sake of developing and
college and he brought everything he bringing Jamal Mohamed College to the
wanted for the development of the college. present status.
He never failed in his attempt and he was The present stature of JMC with many
certainly a man with a golden arm. One palatial and tall buildings with modern
more Prof. Dr. Kumar of Economics facilities is a tribute to his hard work,
Condoned the death of my father by dedication, sincerity and honesty. He kept
stating,"Death of the saviour of our life" the promise he gave to his father that he
and further condoned as "Death of our Life will not allow commercialisation of
line of JMC". Prof. M. J. A. Meeran, HOD of education and appointment in JMC till he
Physics (Rtd.) of The New College condoned retired as Secretary and Correspondent.
his death by saying that all family trusts As a devoted son, I assure that I will do my
and educational institutions of Jamal best to keep his legacy alive in the years to
family have received his patronage and come with the mutual help and friendship
service. He was the only leader of our of our present Secretary Dr. A.K.Khaja
family after Attau Sahib (Jamal Mohideen, Nazeemudeen and other members of the
Ex. MP who died in 1975) from 1975 Management Committee of the Society of
onwards. The Secretary of Leather Export Jamal Mohamed College and I pray the
Promotion Council (LEPC) Mr. Bahir Ali Almighty that may his soul rest in peace
wanted him to join LEPC and my father and may Allah bless him with Jannath and
applied for an employment in LEPC. My heavenly abode.
grandfather who was the Chairman of
LEPC told my father that if you want to

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My Grandfather – A Rare Gem of Jamal Family

M.J.M. Mujibur Rahman


Grandson of Haji. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah), Sister Hajira Fathima and he lived with us


I am extremely delighted that a only till his last day (03.05.2015). When I
Souvenir is being brought out on my was only seven years old, and my father
Grandfather Haji. Abdul Gafoor Sahib and mother went for Hajj Pilgrimage in
recalling his services to the society in 1996. He only took care of me along with
general and more particularly to Jamal my Grandmother.
Mohamed College and other sister He was a very selfless man with high
institutions in the campus. integrity and honesty. He had the willpower
I grew up admiring his exemplary (with the wish and guidance of Allah) to
qualities. He was a very popular leader of complete any assignment he undertook, be
Jamal family and was equally familiar in it for College or Mosque or any other social
the Sport circle of Tamil Nadu. Because of causes. Though he appears stubborn and
his position as a senior member of Tamil tough he was very kind hearted and always
Nadu Cricket Association, I had the ready to help anybody who approached him
opportunity to meet great Cricketeers like when they thanked him for the help
Mohamed Azaruddin, Kapil Dev, rendered to them he will simply say “Allah
Tendulkar and so many other Indian Malik”. Such was his belief in Allah and
Players and also other foreign Team players needless to say that he was a role model to
who played at Madras, Chepak Grounds. me and to our Jamal family. I Congratulate
and thank my father for taking this
Personally he took much care for me.
wonderful assignment and express my
He only got me admission in Doveton
gratitude to all others who have
Matriculation Higher Secondary School,
contributed in the preparation of this
Purasaivakam, by getting a recommendation
memorable souvenir. I convey my best
letter from Father Kuriakose, Principal of
wishes for the successful release of this
Loyala College, Chennai to admit me in
booklet, which will be very useful and
LKG. Similarly he only got me admission in
informative to the present and future
Alim Mohamed Salia Engineering College
generations of our Jamal Family regarding
where I completed my B.Tech (I.T) and
the good deeds done by my grandfather and
presently I am working in Singapore. He
his Ancestors.
was very much attached to me and my

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“Ngj;jpapd; jhjhTk;! jhjhtpd; mk;;khTk;”

`h[p vk;.N[.vk;.mg;Jy; fG+h; [. `h[puh ghj;jpkh

`h[p vk;.N[.[khy; KfkJ

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tsh;j;njLg;ghh;fs;. Fwpg;ghf jha; mUfpy; cly;epiy rhpapy;iy vd;why; vy;yh
,Ue;J tsh;g;ghs;. vd;Dila tho;tpy; ehd; gps;isfSk; jd; jhaplNkh> je;ijaplNkh
gpwej
; Tld; vd; jhaf
; F
; clye; piy rhpapyy
; hky; kl;LNk $Wthh;fs;. Mdhy; ehd; jhjhtplk;
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nfhz;lhYk; vd;Dila jhjh jhd; vd;id nrd;wpUe;jhYk; ePq;fs; tuNtz;Lk; vd;W
xU jhiag; Nghy KOikahfg; Nghw;wpg; miog;Ngd;. ve;j Ntiyapy; ,Ue;jhYk;
ghJfhj;J tsh;j;njLj;jhh;fs;. tpl;Ltpl;L te;JtpLthh;. vd;id
jhjhtpw;F epiwa Ngug;gps;isfs; mutizj;Jg; ghh;j;Jf; nfhs;thh;.
,Ue;jhYk; vd;idAk; vd; mz;zd; K[Pg; jhjh ntspA+Uf;Fr; nrd;why; ehd;jhd;
mth;fisAk; kpfTk; gpbf;Fk;. mtUila mtUila ngl;bapy; Jzpfis vLj;J
fhybapy; tsh;e;j vd;id vg;NghJk; itg;Ngd;. vd;idj;jhd; vLj;J itf;fr;
“mk;kh” vd;Wk; “jha;” vd;Wk; miog;ghh;fs; nrhy;thh;. ehd; vLj;J itj;jhy; jhd;
,d;Dk; czh;Tg; G+h;tkhff; $wpdhy; mtUf;Fg; gpbf;Fk;. ntspapy; nry;yj;
vd;id jhapd; kw;nwhU cUtkhfNt jauhFk;NghJ vd;id mioj;J gzk;
ghh;j;jhh;. itj;jpUf;Fk; gh;ir vLj;Jj;jur; nrhy;thh;.
jhjhtpd; cil kpf fk;gPukhf ,Uf;Fk;. ehd; vLj; J j; j e; j hy; j hd; mtUf; F
me;j eilia moFzh;Tld; ghh;f;Fk; ehd;> jpUg;jpahf ,Uf;Fk;.
mtiug; NghyNt mthplk; ele; J [khy; K fkJ fy; Y }hpapy; jhjh
fhz;gpg;Ngd;. ehd; mtiug; Nghy; elg;gij nrayuhf ,Ue; j NghJ mtUila
urpj;J urpj;Jg; ghh;j;J kPz;Lk; kPz;Lk; ele;J ehw;fhypapy; ehd;jhd; mkh;e;jpUg;Ngd;. mth;
fhl;lr; nrhy;thh;. vjphpy; cs;s ehw;fhypapy; mkh;e;jpUg;ghh;.
nrd; i dapy; jhjhtpd; [khy; ahNuDk; ifnahg;gk; ngw te;jhy; vd;idf;
FLk;gj;jpw;Fr; nrhe;jkhd gs;sp kw;Wk; fPNo ,wf;fptpl;L nrayh; ehw;fhypapy;
gs;spthry;fSf;F mbf;fb mtNuhL ehDk; mkhe ; J
; ifnahgg ; k; ,Lthh.; rpy Neuqf; spy;
nry;Ntd;. ,d;Dk; Fwpg;ghfr; nrhd;dhy; ePq;fs; Vd; ifnaOj;J NghlDk;> ehNd
fy;Y}hp Ntiyahf jiyikr; nrayfk; ifnaOj;J NghLfpNwd; vd;wTld; vd;id
nry; Y k; NghJk; ehd; mtUld; thhpaizj;J mfk; kfpo;thh;.
nrd;wpUf;fpNwd;. jhjh vq;F nrd;whYk;
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rhjhuzkhf jhjh filf;Fr; nry;tjhf gbg;igj; jpUr;rpapy; njhlu Ntz;lhk;


,Ue;jhYk; ehDk; tUfpNwd; vdr; vd;dhy; ghj;jpkhit tpl;Lg; gphpe;J ,Uf;f
nrhy;Ntd;. ehd; ntspapy; nry;yj; KbahJ vdNt nrd;idapy; vd; fy;Y}hpg;
jahuhtjw;F rw;W jhkjg;gLj;JNtd; rw;Wk; gbg;igj; njhlul;Lk; vd;whh;. Mdhy;
risf;fhky; fhj;jpUe;J vd;id mioj;Jr; mjw;Fs; ,wf;fNt ehd; nrd;idapy;
nry;thh;fs;. Nrukhy; jpUr;rpapy; Nrh;e;Njd;. Vnddpy;
jhjh kw;w kfd; tPl;bw;Nfh> kfs; jhjh ,y;yhj tPl;by; vdf;F ,Uf;fg;
tPl;bw;Nfh nrd;why; mq;Nf jq;f khl;lhh;fs;. gpbf;ftpy;iy.
mth; vqf ; NshL jhd; ,Ugg ; hhf
; s.; vqf
; NshL FLk;g tuyhw;iw mth;%yk;jhd;
,Ug;gij kl;LNk tpUk;Gthh;fs;. xUKiw njhpeJ
; nfhzN ; ld.; eyy
; J ahh; nrhdd
; hYk;
fphpf;nfl; ghh;g;gjw;F Kjy; bf;nfl; taJ tpj;jpahrk; ghh;f;fhky; mjid clNd
ghj;jpkhtpw;Fk;> K[Pgpw;Fe;jhd; vd;W kw;w Vw;Wf;nfhs;thh;. ,j;jifa khkdpjiu
kfd;> kfs;> Ngug;gps;isfs; ,Uf;Fk; NghJ cyfk; Nghw;Wk; vd;gjpy; vs;ssTk; khw;Wf;
ntspg;gilahfr; nrhd;dhh;fs;. me;j fUj;jpy;iy.
mstpw;F vd; kPJk; vd; FLk;gj;jhh; kPJk; brk;gh; 15 jhjhTila gpwe;jehs;. xU
mjPj gw;W nfhz;ltuhf ,Ue;jhh;fs;. tUlk; mtNuhL ,Ug;gjw;fhd tha;g;G
jhjhtpd; fk; g P u j; i jg; ghh; j ; N j vdf;Ff;fpilf;ftpy;iy. vdNt rl;il
tsh;e;jts; ehd;. mtUila gz;G xd;iw thq;fp ghh;ry; mDg;gp itj;Njd;.
eyd;fspy; gy vd;dplk; cs;sd. vdf;Ff; mij Mr;rh;aj;Jld; ngw;Wf; nfhz;L
fpilj;j jhjhitg;Nghy NtW ahUf;Fk; clNd mzpe;J fz;zhb Kd;dhy; epd;W
fpilj;jpUf;f tha;g;gpy;iy. Vnddpy; vq;fs; moF ghh;j;J G+hpj;Jg;Nghdhh;. vd; Ngj;jp
tPL nkhirf; jiuapdhy; MdJ. jhjhit mDg;gpa rl;il vd;W vy;NyhhplKk;
mioj;J ek;k tPl;Lf;F ily;]; Nghl;lhy; nrhy;yp kfpo;e;jhh;. gpd;dh; rpy ehs; fopj;J
ed;whf ,Uf;Fk; vd;Nwd;. clNd ily;]; jpUr;rp te;jNghJ fy;Y}hp epfo;r;rp xd;wpy;
xl;b GJg;gpj;Jf; nfhLj;jhh;fs;. V.rp. me;j rl;ilia mzpe;J nfhz;L fy;Y}hp
Ntz;Lk; vd;Nwd;. clNd thq;fpf; Kjy;th; KfkJ rhypF kw;Wk; mtiur;
nfhLj;jhh;fs;. rpd;d tajpy; mth; re;jpj;j midj;Jg; Nguhrphpah;fsplKk; ehd;
ehw;fhypapy; mkh;e;J ge;J tPRthh; ehd; mzpe;j rl;il vd; mk;kh (Ngj;jp) ghj;jpkh
Ngl;lhy; mbg;Ngd; ge;J rw;W njhiyT thq;fp je;jJ vd;W nrhy;yp G+hpj;Jg;
nry;Yk;. mij vLj;J te;J kPz;Lk; Nghdhh;fs;.
jhjhtplk; jUNtd;. mth; ge;J tPRthh;. jd; tho;ehspy; ngUk; gFjpia ek;
,t;thW Xa;T Neuq;fspy; tpisahbf; fy;Y}hpapd; tsh;r;rpf;fhfNt mh;g;gzk;
nfhz;Nl ,Ug;Nghk;. rpWtajpy; ehd; nra;jth;fs;. mth;fs; 2011k; Mz;L Xa;T
Fspj;J te;jhy; vdf;F jiy Jtl;btpLthh;> ngWk;nghOJ ek; fy;Y}hp rpwe;j epiyia
jiy thhptpLthh;. ehs;NjhWk; mtuJ mile; j pUe; j J. ek; fy; Y }hp gy
ifia ePl;lr; nrhy;ypj;jhd; J}q;FNtd;. rhjidfisg; Ghpe;jJ mth;fs; nrayuhf
11 kw;Wk; 12-Mk; tFg;ig jpUr;rp ,Ue;j fhyj;jpy; jhd;. mth;fSila
Map~h gs;spapy; gbf;Fk; NghJ mbf;fb Ml;rpia ekJ [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hpapd;
vd;idg; ghh;g;gjw;F> nrd;idapy; ,Ue;J nghw;fhyk; vd;W mq;F gzpGhpe;j
jpUr;rpf;F te;JtpLthh;fs;. fy;Y}hpg; Nguhrphpah; f s; kw; W k; gpw gzpahsh; f s;

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NgRtJ tpLjpapy; jq;fpapUe;j vd;Dila te;J tplNtz;Lk; vd;W nrhy;Ythh;fs;.


fhjpy; gy Kiw xypj; j J. ,J %d;W ehl;fs; fopj;J vd;id mUfpy;
kl;Lky;yhky;> nrd;idapy; cs;s vq;fs; mioj;J vd; ifapy; Kj;jk; nfhLj;J “gP
gs;spthry;fs; kw;Wk; [khypah Nky;epiyg; mkhdpy;yh`;” vd;W $wpdhh;fs;. mth;
gs;sp kw;Wk; nghJ bu];l;fs; midj;jpYk; vd;dplk; Ngrpa filrp thh;j;ij mJjhd;.
mth;fs; cWg;gpduhf ,Ue;J khngUk; jhjh ,we;jNghJ motpy;iy. mOgth;fis
Nrit nra;jth;fs;. jLj;J epWj;jpNdd;. Vnddpy; jhjhtpw;F
jhjh ,wg;gjw;Fr; rpy ehs; Kd;G mOtJ gpbf;fhJ. ehd; ghh;j;j tiu
jpBnud xU ehs; neQ;Rtyp Vw;glNt mtUila fz;fspy; ,Ue;J xU nrhl;L
vd;Dila miwapy; vdf;Fhpa gLf;ifapy; fz;zPh; te;jJ ,y;iy. vdNt mtuJ
gLj;Jf; nfhz;lhh;fs;. ehd; mtUila ,wg;gpy; motpy;iy. mtiu ,d;Wtiu
ehw;fhypapy; mtuUfpy; mkh;e;J nfhz;Nld;. ehd; kwf;fTkpy;iy. mth; vg;NghJk;
md;wpuT KOtJk; mth; cwq;fpdhh;. ehd; vd;NdhL ,Ug;gijg; NghyNt czh;e;J
fz; tpopj;jpUe;Njd;. mth; tpopj;j gpwF jhd; nfhz;bUf;fpNwd;. mthpd; epidthf
ehd; cwq;fr; nrd;Nwd;. vd; gps;is jhjhtpd; fz;zhb> rl;il> njhg;gp
vdf;fhfNt J}q;fhky; tpope;jpUe;jhs; vd;W vd;dplk;jhd; ,Uf;fpd;wJ. fhw;Wg; Gfhj
vy;NyhhplKk; nrhd;dhh;fs;. md;W khiy msT ehd; ghJfhj;J itj;jpUf;fpNwd;.
kUj;Jtkidf;Fr; nry;y jhjhit Vw;wpf; vd;NwDk; epidT te;J jpwe;J ghh;j;jhy;
nfhz;L fhh; Gwg;gl;lJ. 4 mb efh;e;jTld; mtUila gh;g;A+k; kw;Wk; mj;jh; thrk;
tz;bia epWj;jr; nrhy;yp ghj;jpkhitAk; mbf;Fk;.
mioj;Jf; nfhz;L Nghfyhk; vd;W $wp mth;fs; kiwT vq;fs; [khy;
vd;idAk; mioj;Jr; nrd;whh;fs;. FLk;gj;jpw;F Ngupog;G. xU jd;dpfupy;yh
kUj;Jtkidapy; ICU-tpy; ahUk; jiytiug; gpupe;J vq;fsJ FLk;gk;
,Uf;ff;$lhJ. Mdhy; jhjh vd;id thLfpwJ. mtuJ ,lj;ij epug;g vtUk;
kUj;Jth; te;jhy; ehd; Ngrpf; nfhs;fpNwd; ,y;iy vd;gNj cz;ik. xU jiyrpwe;j
vd;W mUfpNyNa mku itj;Jf; nfhz;lhh;. eph;thfpAk;> kdpjNeakpf;ftUk; vd;WNk
njhOiff;Fr; nry;Yk; Kd; xYr; nra;thh;. cz;ik Ngrp tho;e;j vd; jhjh fG+h; rhfpgpd;
mg;NghJ mtUila jiy Kb jd;dykw;w rKjha Nritfis vy;yhk;
fiye;jpUe;jhy; mij rPtpr; rhpnra;J tpl;Lj; ty;y ,iwtd; nghWe;jpf; nfhz;L
jhd; njhOiff;Fr; nry;thh;. vdNt mtuJ mth;fSf;F rpwe;j kWik tho;f;ifia
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Foe;ijiag; Nghy mtuJ Kfk; khwptpLk;. vd; cs;sj;jpy; thOk; jhjh!”
Vf;fj;NjhL ghh;g;ghh;fs;> fhiyapy; rPf;fpuk;

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My Sweet recollection of a Super Star

Haji. JAMAL JAFFAR


Boubyan Bank, Kuwait.
A Donor and Well-wisher of Jamal Mohamed College

It indeed gives me a great Mohamed College Janab. M.J.


pleasure and honour to pen down a Jamal Mohideen sahib, (Ex MP)
few words about my uncle and my who is my maternal grandfather,
father-in-law, late Haji M.J. M was something to be seen to believe.
Abdul Gafoorsahib. Alhamdulillah, Janab M.J.Jamal Mohideen sahib
I have the dual privilege of being his was a member of Parliament from
nephew (Sister's Son) and the only 1962 to 1968 , and during visit to
son in law. Delhi to attend the parliament
A great personality and a session he always stayed at our
legend who sacrificed his personal house ( his daughter's house) and
ambitions for the sake of the most of the time Janab. Haji Abdul
community. He was a person who Gafoor sahib would accompany him
had goals and targets fixed and to to take personal care of his health
achieve that , he can work day and and other needs.
night, both physically and At the young age of about 20
mentally, till the task is years,uncle decided to dedicate his
accomplished. life for the service of humanity
His dedication to his Father, through the vision of his father and
the founder secretary of Jamal grandfather- to set up an

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educational institution in the Pat came a polite reply – I wish to


city of Tiruchirapalli , to facilitate have you as a teaching staff but
education opportunities to the inspite of your academic achieve-
people of the region from all ments, it could open a gate for
communities. Hence he was people to comment, that you are
associated with the establishment employed because of being the
of the college from the year 1951. grandson of Janab. Jamal Mohideen
His selfless work during the period Sahib and being my nephew.
upto 1972, when his father was the Hence it is better not to join JMC.
founding secretary and thereafter I took this as a tribute to his
his uncle and father - in - law Haji Impartial approach, honesty , and a
M.J. Jamaluddeen sahib took over care for the reputation of the family
as secretary, earned him invaluable name .
experience, and he was made the He always used to travel to
Treasurer in 1973, in which post he Trichy by train in the night and
continued till 1989 , before once when I was in Chennai, I went
becoming secretary and correspon- to drop him at the Egmore station.
dent in 1989 and continued till He always used to travel 2nd Class
March 2011 (22 Years). Non A/C sleeper. When he sat in his
Honesty and straight forward seat , there was an elderly Brahmin
-ness were his core qualities on gentleman who, looking at Uncle's
which he never compromised. I can graceful look with a full white
recall an incident with myself – beard, grew curious and asked him
After completing Masters in Physics what is he and where he is going.
from St. Stephen's college, Delhi When Uncle told him he is Secretary
university , I had a wish to serve of JMC, Trichy . The gentleman was
JMC at least for a short time , and taken aback, and his next obvious
expressed the same to my uncle. question was why he is not travelling

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in the first class for his status. pray without getting wet ! However
Uncle's humble reply was, I am a this masjid served a very big
servant of the college travelling at muslim dominated area. They both
the expense of the college , and I decided to develop the masjid and
want the burden on the college to be put up RCC roof and construct the
the minimum. At this reply the first floor also. It was a team of a
Gentleman co passenger had only marketing manager (uncle) and
raised the level of respect for uncle good product (engineer – Father)
and the institution – Jamal going around in a two wheeler
Mohamed College. scooter soliciting support. Father
My father, engineer late Haji took care of the technical side of
M.I Jamal Mohideen sahib was a construction and uncle would help
very good friend besides being his him by collecting funds and help in
Brother in Law. After Father's all ways possible and I still
retirement from All India Radio, he remember them saying – they
settled back in Chennai Around started with RS 150/ in the bank
1983. They took up the cause of account and when they finished the
development of Masjid attached to project a sum of about 15 lacs has
Jamalia Arabic college and been spent on the Masjid.
executed it very successfully. Then Alhamdulillah – a classical example
there was a major project. The of how help comes from Allah swt
development of Rahamania Jumma when your intentions are right.
Masjid at Sembium, for which Uncle's patience and hard
Janab . Abdul Gafoor Sahib was the resolute personality and Imaan
Muthavalli, and my Father, the was seen by me when a tragedy
Naib Mutahvalli. This was a very old struck in September 2002 , when he
masjid with tiled roof and during lost his second son Jamal
rainy season it was a challenge to Mohideen . Uncle was in College at

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Trichy, and came to Chennai and that the college work would go
on hearing the news. During the on . I had the privilege of hosting the
funeral of his son who was just 38 delegation at my home in Kuwait
years old with two children, the and it was amazing to see how he
boldness he exhibited and attribu- was discussing with the delegation
ting it to the wish and command- about the college work and the then
ment of Allah swt, showed his principal Dr. Abdullah Basha saab
strength and Imaan. Not only this, commented “he is an iron man”. In
after about 20 days, an official trip personal conversation with me he
of JMC delegation was planned for confided whatever has happened is,
middle east covering Kuwait, Saudi as per Allah's wish, and as for him,
Arabia , and UAE. After the funeral would perform an Umrah for his
of his son, the principal and other son Jamal !
college officials checked with him if Men may come and go, what
the trip is to be postponed and remains is the imprint and legacy
whether he would still come.His they leave behind. May Allah swt
reply was clear. The event has accept all his services and give him
happened as per Allah's wish, and maghfirat, and a place in Jannatul
the delegation would go as planned, Firdous. Ameen.

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mil»nw‹. v‹idél mt® taš ju« cau bgU«gâah‰¿ÍŸsh®.
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nghÂY« eh‹ mtU¡F Á¿a jªij ts®¢Á bg‰wJ. ÂU¢Áæš Ï°yhäa
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bgU«g§fh‰¿ÍŸsh®. eh‹ #khš KfkJ ãiyia ãt®¤Â brŒjh®. Ï‹W
fšÿçæš go¡F« nghJ«, mj‹ÃwF cybf§»Y« bgU« gjéæš ÏU¡F«
òJ¡fšÿçæš ntiyæš nrUtj‰F« #khš KfkJ fšÿçæ‹ khzt®fŸ
vd¡F bgU« cjé brŒJŸsh® v‹gij mj‹ bgUikia giwrh‰¿¡
ãid¤J¥ gh®¡»‹nw‹. v‹ thœehëš bfh©oU¡»‹wd®. mt® xU fhça¤ij
mij v‹W« e‹¿Íl‹ ãidÎ T®nt‹. Ko¡f ãid¤jhš m¡fhça« KoÍ« tiu
br‹idæš vªj K¡»a ãfœ¢ÁfŸ Xakh£lh®. vªj ešy fhça¤Â‰F«
eilbg‰whY« mt® v‹id¤ jtwhkš e‹bfhil njit¥g£lhš ja§fhkš
j‹Dl‹ miH¤J¢ bršth®. mij¥ bg‰W¤ jUtš tšyt®. mt®
bg‰W¤jªj bgU« bjhiffshš
fšé¢ nrit :
gadilªj ãWtd§fŸ gy. #khš KfkJ
br‹id #khèah gŸë ãWtd® fšÿçæš f£l¥g£l gy f£ol§fŸ
#dh¥ M.J. #khš bkhŒÔ‹ rhï¥ v‹bw‹W« mt® bga® brhšè¡
mt®fë‹ kfdhd m‹dh® m¥gŸë¢ bfh©nlæU¡F«.
brashyuhf ÏUªJ gŸëæ‹

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mt® #khš KfkJ fšÿç jhshs® ciH¤jh®. m§FŸs giHa gŸëthrš


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nkšãiy¥ gŸëæ‹ ts®¢ÁæY« gŸëthrš f£l mt® vL¤j Ka‰Áæ‹
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ÏUªJ mj‰fhd tUkhd« bgUf

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My Sweet recollection of a Super Star

JAMAL MOHAMED HAMZA


Jamal Mohamed Sahib’s Grandson and
Alumnus of Jamal Mohamed College

Assalamu Alaikkum (Varah)..., my health.” However the young Abdul


I am Jamal Mohamed Hamza, Gafoor was persistent, which made Jamal
grandson of Jamal Mohamed Sahib, son of Mohiudeen Sahib give his consent half
M.J Abdul Karim Sahib, studied B.Com., in heartedly. From then onward, Abdul Gafoor
the prestigious institution Jamal Mohamed Sahib, was an attender,a male nurse, a
College in the year 1972 – 1975. chauffeur , anything that his dear father
Al Haj Jamal Abdul Gafoor Sahib, needed him to be . He never shied away from
was the second son of Al Haj Jamal anything his father asked him to do, no role
Mohidueen Sahib, (Ex. MP) Founder was beneath him, that was how much he
Secretary & Correspondent and 2
nd loved and respected his father , Jamal
President of Jamal Mohamed College. Mohiudeen Sahib (Fondly known as Athavu
Janab Abdul Gafoor Sahib was groomed by Sahib).
his fatherduring his younger days which led The following incident is a beautiful
him to becomevery attached to his father. lesson for today's younger generation.
While he was doing his schooling my Uncle During the year 1973 when Jamal
Jamal Mohiundeen Sahib had a heart Mohiudeen Sahib was sick, and he had
attack and this had a great impact on the difficulty in easing himself, when every
young Abdul Gafoor which made him take a attempt through the medical help failed, my
life changing decision of giving up his beloved brother Abdul Gafoor Sahib took his
studies in order to look after his father. father to the washroom and used his hand
When the young Abdul Gafoor told his to ease him and clean him.
father about his decision, his father Jamal The next day morning Sayed Abdul
Mohiudeen Sahib said “ you should not Wahab Bhukari Sahib, former principal of
sacrifice your studies and career for sake of

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Chennai New College and Jamalia 1994 and fulfilled his responsibilities.
Arabic College came to inquire the well- Gafoor sahib and his wife (my affectionate
being of Jamal Mohiudeen Sahib and asked cousin sister Ummu Kulsm) performed
Abdul Gafoor Sahib “what did your father their Hajj in 1985. Abdul Gafoor Sahib,
say when you cleaned him?”. Abdul Gafoor practised and showed to our family how a
Sahib replied that he said “Jazakallahu responsible son should carry out his duty to
kairun”. Sayed Abdul Wahab Bhukari his parents.
Sahib said this dua will take care of you for Abdul Gafoor Sahib, always stood by
this world and then the next. my family and me. Whenever there used to
That proved, to be more than true be a crisis, my father with a lot of confidence
when he became the secretary of Jamal and affection would tell me “approach
Mohammed College, he met Hon'ble Abdul Gafoor, he would solve your
President (s) of India, Prime Minister(s), problems of any nature.” This advise I
Chief Ministers(s) and Governor(s) and followed till his last day.
other bureaucrats. Gafoor Sahib was not Now I advise the younger generation
only dedicated and responsible son to his of today, as said by Allah (SWT) if you are
father and mother, he gave the same care fortunate to have both your parents or one
love and respect for his other three uncles of the surviving member, do everything
namely, Al Haj Jamaluddin Sahib, Al Haj possible to take their blessing for Jannah
Ahmed Jamal Sahib, Al Haj Abdul Karim and stand in front of them with great
Sahib (my father). I am touched and proud humility , without raising your voice or your
to see such a noble son who looked after his eyes. Here Gafoor Sahib did that not only
father, his three uncles, his mother and his for his parents but for his uncles and aunts.
three aunts whom he used to address as his I would request the younger generation to
own mother. follow him and I pray to Allah (SWT) to give
During one of his visit to Hyderabad him the highest of place in Jannat-
once Gafoor Sahib said that with Allah's ulFirdaus.
grace I have discharged my duty towards Gafoor Sahib had another side to
my father, my three uncles and their him, for my children he was the most
respective wives and had stood by them lovable and affectionate uncle they had .
during their ups and down in life, and he He made it a point to pick up cakes from
said with tears in his eyes “I buried eight of Bosotoeverytime he came to visit them in
them with my hands”. Gafoor Sahib , the Hyderabad. He had a treasure of
ever dutiful son , also performed Hajj on his information and would spends hours
father's behalf and his wife my dear sister talking about cars, the ancestors and
did for Gafoor sahib's mother in the year sports. Gafoor Sahib loved to drive and

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would spend hours describing how he used beloved brother and sharing their
to drive the different cars the family owned. experiences they had with him when he was
Gafoor Sahib was an avid cricket lover and the Secretary and Correspondent and also
his association with TNCA (Tamil Nadu for giving their assessment of that great
Cricket Association) as a Senior Executive man, who was a towering personality and
Committee Member was the proof of that. one of the best leaders of our Jamal family
He would share these amazing stories after my elder uncle (Athavu Sahib). The
about players, but would never indulge in void created by his demise on 3rd May 2015
idle gossip. He taught us willpower and how can never be filled by anyone and I only
to be grounded in life. request his eldest son and other family
members to uphold the tradition practiced
I take this opportunity to thank the
by him and also follow his legacy.
management, Teaching and Non Teaching
Staff Members and our Former Students for With kind regards,
coming forward to write articles on my

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A Loyal Tribute to a Towering Personality - Haji Gafoor Sahib

JAMAL MOHAMED IBRAHEEM


President, As-Salam College of Engineering &
Correspondent of Rice City Matriculation Hr. Sec. School, Aduthurai

Assalamu Alaikkum visionary, Esteemed public servant and


Memory itself is a funny thing it's not Deep thinker, One of our family's brilliant
always reliable and it can colour our lives mind. Needless to say that he was one of
in ways we don't even realize. However, our dedicated man engaged in the field of
remembering our collective past and promoting higher education for the
especially those who gave up their future, economically downtrodden and financially
so that we can enjoy our present is very weaker section of students respective of
important. caste or creed.
On a personal note, Abdul Gaffoor And the above said are only few words
Shahib is my beloved brother …. about his personality.
Yes, A brother, whose age is of my Abdul Gaffoor Shahib spent his entire
father's and he is the father in law of my life taking care of Jamal Mohamed College
sister. But he is my lovable friend and a and Professors working there. I am proud
great guide. to say that I am a Jamalian having done my
I grew up with Gaffoor Shahib and his B.Com., in Jamal Mohamed College. He
family, We Jamal's share food and was not only connected with JMC alone
memories and learnt life lesson from our but was connected with many other
experience together with Gaffoor Shahib. institutions and sport bodies. He

And our hearts were saddened as we accompanied my father to the director of

mourned the loss of one of the most caring schools education, Chennai many a times

and compassionate man Allah blessed the to get approval for our Rice city

earth with. matriculation higher secondary school,

He was A loving Husband, Father, Aduthurai founded by my father. He used

Grandfather, Leader, Great man, with to help many educational institutions to

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develop by requesting philanthropists and businessman to donate liberally for the


improvements of those institutions, our institution was also benefited by his munificence.
When myself and my friends who are Jamalians decided to start As-Salam Engineering
College, we met Gafoor Sahib at his house for his guidance. He took us to Dr. Sadiq Former
Vice Chancellor for a discussion since Dr. Sadiq was an advisor to MAM College of
Engineering. This is an example that he always was willing to help anybody who
approaches him for any good cause.
I would like to share few traits of Abdul Gaffoor Shahib which indirectly brought him
up as a great personality
1. Had a positive attitude towards every situation.
2. Self-confidence.
3. Mature with quality of thoughts and time conscious.
4. Honesty and Punctuality.
5. Integrity, he stayed true to his words and true to himself.
6. Faithful.
7. Polite, Respectful and Considerate.

He was one of the tallest leaders of our Jamal family in Madras. I'm really glad that he
has trained his son M. J. Jamal Mohamed my brother in law who is presently the Treasurer
of the JMC Trichy. While there will always be a void in our hearts, I hope Gaffoor Sahib's
family members will forever continue the legacy and tradition he established during his
lifetime. It is our privilege to honour a selfless man who meant so much to so many…
May Allah bless with noble sole with heavenly abode and restore him a place in
Jannathul Firdouse.
Thank you for the wonderful opportunity given to me to pay my Tribute.

Assalamu Alaikkum.

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$wg;gl;l ehLfspy; Kd;dhs; khzth; - gufj;myp> rpahg;[Ph; vd;W miof;fg;gLk;
fshy; Vw;ghL nra;ag;gl;l fye;Jiuah - rf;fuhgs;sp `h[p g~Ph; m`kJ rh`g;
ly;fspy; fy;Y}hpapd; nraw;ghL> mjd; MfpNahhpd; miogg ; pid VwW
; kNyrpah>
,yl;rpak; gw;wpa jhshsh; mth;fspd; rpq;fg;G+h;> Gh;iz Mfpa ehLfSf;F
tpsf;f ciu $b ,Ue;j E.T.A.m];fhd; mLj;j ,uz;lhz;Lfspy; 1992-y; gazk;
FOkj;jpd; M.D. `h[p iraJ ryh`{jPd; Nkw; n fhz; l hh; . mtUld; ehDk;
mth;fs;> cs;spl;l fy;Y}hpapd; eyk; Nguhrphpah; M . M . rh`{y; ` kP J k;
tpUk; g pfs; (Well-Wishers) ,ilNa nrd; N whk; . jhshsh; Nkw; n fhz; l
MNuhf;fpakhd jhf;fj;ij Vw;gLj;jpaJ. Nkw;$wg;gl;l gazq;fspy; tpijf;fg;
Fwpg;ghf fy;Y}hpapd; ];jhgfh;fshd gl;l ey;nyz;z tpijfs; mofhd
[dhg;. fh[hkpahd; rh`g;> my;`h[; fl;blq;fshf cUg;ngw;wij fy;Y}hp
[khy; K`k;kJ rh`g; mth;fis tshfj;jpy; ,d;W fhz KbfpwJ.
njhlh;e;J fy;Y}hpia top elj;jpa M.J. Library Reference Hall-ypy; njhlf;fk;
[khy; nkh`pjPd; rh`g;> [dhg; mg;Jy; ngw;W> Mrphpah; Xa;tiwf;F Nky;
rkj; rh`g; MfpNahh; vz;zq;fspy; jsj;jpy; njhOiff;$lk; ,uh[fphp M.M.
kpsph;e;jpUe;j eype;Njhh;f;Fjt Ntz;Lk; jhTj;ghl;rh mtu;fshy; fl;lg;gl;l
fy;Y}hpapd; Nrh;f;iff;fhf vt;tpjkhd M . M . I s m a i l B l o c k `{irDjP d ; ` hy; >
$Ljy; fl;lzKk; (Capitation Fee) thq;ff; ,];yhkpa Nkk;ghl;L tq;fp (Islamic
$lhJ vd; f pw cWjpg; g hl; i lf; Development Bank, Jedda) epjp cjtpahy;
fy;Y}hpapd; ,yl;rpakhf mWjpapl;L fl;Lg;gl;L fk;gPukhf fhl;rpaspj;Jf;
cWjpahff; $wpa ghq;F $bapUe;j nfhz;b Uf;F k; fk;g ;A+l;lh; gpshf;
midtuhYk; nghpJk; tuNtw;fg;gl;lJ. Raepjpf; fy;Y}hp khzth;fSf;fhf
,r;rk;gtk;> gazj;jpy; fy;Y}hpapy; fl;lg;gl;l Jgha; gpshf; ,g;nghOJ New
,Ue;J jhshsh; cld; nrd;w vdf;Fk; Block fh[hkpahd; `h];ly; gFjpapy;

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rpahg\Ph; m`kJ `h[pahh; mth;fshy; kh; ` {k; mg; J y; f G+h; rh`g;


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nfhLf; f g; g l; l khzth; tpLjpfs; mZFKiwahy; Kd;dhs; khzth;fs;>
Mfpait mitfspy; Kf;fpakhdit cs@ ; u; kwW ; k; ntspA+h; nfhilahshf ; s;
MFk;. ,it kl;Lkpy;yhky; jhshsh; fy;Y}hpapd; fl;Lkhd Nkk;ghl;bw;F
mth; f s; cs; @ h; gpuKfh; f Sld; (Infrastructural Development) toqf ; gg
; ll ;
nfhz;bUe;j el;G kw;Wk; mofpa gq;fspg;G fl;Liuahsdhfpa ehd;
eilKiw lhf;lh; [kPh; gh~h> kh;`{k; Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;j 9 Mz;L fhyj;jpw;F
V.M.T.nkh`pjPd;rh ,uhTj;jh;> kpd;dh kl;Lk; njhlh;GilajhFk;. vd;Dila
g~PH m`kJ kw;Wk; mtUila gzp Xa;tpw;Fg;gpd; Vwj;jho 15
rNfhjuh;fs; MfpNahh; jhq;fshfNt Mz;Lfs; fy;Y}hpapd; cahpa eph;thfpg;
Kd;te;J KiwNa Zoology Laboratory nghWg;gpy; ,Ue;J> `h[p. [dhg;.
(`{irDjPd; `hypd; Nky; jsk;) E}h;jPd; rh`g;> `h[p fyPy; mfkJ
V.M.T.nkh`pjPd;~h ,uhTj;jh; ‘gpshf;’ rh`g;> A.K. fh[h e[PKjPd; rh`g;
kpd;dh E}h;jPd; “gpshf;” vd;Dk; ngahpy; MfpNahhpd; MjuTld; fy;Y}hpia top
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cUthf;fp jpUr;rp khtl;lj;jpNyNa kpfg; rl;il kw;Wk; jiyf;F xU tiynjhg;gp
nghpa gss ; pthryhf cUthff ; path;. kl;LNk. fy;Y}hpf;fhf vd;W xU thfdk;
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$ba thlif tpLjpfspy; vd;WNk

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jq;fpaJ ,y;iy. fy;Y}hpapd; n[j;jhtpy; mike;Js;s ,];yhkpa


nghUshsh; `h[p fyPy; mfkJ rh`g; Nkk;ghl;L tq;fp (Islamic Development Bank)
mth;fspd; ,y;yk;jhd; cztpwF ; k; apd; jiyikafjj ; pwF
; Kd;dhs;
ciwtplj;jpw;Fk;. fy;Y}hpapd; gzp khzth;fs; mg;Jy; khypf; kw;Wk;
Kbe;jTld; nghUshsh; mth;fspd; u`kj;Jy;yh MfpNahUld; nrd;W
,y;yj;jpw;Fg; ghyf;fiu nry;Yk;
fy; Y }hpapypUe; J mDg; g g; g l; l
Mrphpah;fs; my;yJ ez;gh;fspd; gpd;
'fk;g;A+l;lh; gpshf;' tpz;zg;gj;jpd;
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jd;Dld; $l tUfpd;w Nguhrphpah;fSf; i`juhghj; nrd;W tq;fpapd; kz;ly
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,Ue;J mDgtpj;j rk;gtq;fs; epiwa nryTfisAk; fy; Y }hpapypUe; J
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cld; nrd;Nwhh; mg;Nghija Kjy;th;
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itahFk;. ,t;tpU Nehf;fq;fSk;
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rTjp mNugpah gazj;jpd; NghJ gQ;rhuh `py;]; gFjpapy; trpj;J

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te;j mtUila xd;W tpl;l rNfhjuh; nksyhdh mGy; `]d; myP ej;tP
[dhg; `k;[h mth;fisj; njhlh;G mth;fisr; re;jpj;J> ek; [khy;
nfhz;L ,q;fpUe;J nrd;w KfkJ fy;Y}hpiag; gw;wp Xh; mwpKf
ehy;tiuAk; ehd;F ehl;fSf;F fbjk; ngWtJ. gpd;ddp: ek;
mtUila ,y;yj;jpNyNa jq;f fyY; }hpapy; gapYk; Vio khzthf ; spd;
itj;J tpUe;Njhk;gr; nra;jNjhL fy;tp cjtpf;Fj; JghapypUe;J
kl; L ky; y hky; IDB njhlh; g hd xt;nthU tUlKk; xU fzprkhd
Ntiyia ,Nyrhf Kbg;gjw;Fk; njhif te;jhy; eykhf ,Uf;FNk
gad;gLj;jpf; nfhz;lhh;. [dhg; vd;w rpe;jid. Jgha; gazj;jpd;
`k; [ h mth; f Sk; mtUila NghJ jhshsh;> Kd;dhs; khzth;fs;
Jiztpahh; ,UtUNk mYtyfjj ; py; jhTj; g hl; r h> mg; J y; u`; k hd;
gzpGhpgth;fshf ,Uej ; hhf
; s.; ,UeJ ; k>; MfpNahUf;Fk; Vw;gl;l ciuahlypd;
`h[pahh; mthf ; spd; jpUg;jp xd;iwNa nghOJ mg;Ju; u`;khdpd;
gpujhdkhff; nfhz;L mnrsfhpaq; - Nahridapy; cjpj;j jpl;lk; jhd; ,J.
fisg; nghUl;gLj;jhky; mth;fs; ejJ
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fy;Y}hp epjpapypUe;J Md nryT 2-k; u`; k hd; $wpaTld; jhshsh;
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Ntjpapay; Nguh. fhjh; ,g;uhfpk; xUtuhd `h[p M.J. [khy; KfkJ
mth;fisAk;> Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;j rhfpg; mth;fs; yf;Ndhtpy; cs;s
vd;idAk; mioj;Jf; nfhz;L cj;ju mugp kju]hTld; neUq; f pa
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yf;Ndhtpy; cs;s gpugy;akhd fl;blj;ijAk; je;Js;shh; vd;gJ.
ej;tJy; cY}k; kju]htpd; Kjy;th; ,t;thwhf Jgha; gazj;jpd;
NghJ cUthd jpl;lj;ij nray;

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gLj;Jk; Nehf;fj;Jld; Nkw;nfhs;sg; Nfhilff ; hykhf ,Uej ; hYk; jhd;


gl;lNj jhshshpd; yf;Ndh gazk;. nra;fpd;w xt;nthU fhhpaKk;
nksyhdh mth;fs; y;fNdhtpy; fy;Y}hpf;fhfr; nra;fpd;w Nrit
,y;yhj fhuzj;jpdhy; uha;gNuypf;Fr; vd;gij jd;Dila vz;zk; kw;Wk;
nrd;Wjhd; mth;fisr; re;jpf;f nray; %yk; xtn ; thU fzKk; cld;
Kbe; j J. fG+h; r h`g; mth; f s; nrdw ; thf ; SfF; czh;j;jpf; nfhz;Nl
my;`h[; M.J. [khy; KfkJ rh`g; ,Ue;jhh;fs; yf;Ndhtpy; `h[pahh;
mth;fspd; Nguu; vd;gij milahsk; jq;fpaJ trjpfs; mlq;fpa yhl;[hf
fz;L nksyhdh mth;fs; kfpo;e;jJk; ,Uf;ftpy;iy. khwhf eh$h; Nghd;w
ej;thtpYs;s tpUe;jpdh; tpLjpapy; gFjpfspy; jhf ; hTfF ; tUgthf ; Sff; hf
jhd; jq;f Ntz;Lk; mq;Nf jhd; tL
P fis thliffSfF ; tpLthh;fs;
cztUe;j Ntz;Lk; vd;w mth;fspd; my;yth> mJ Nghd;w jq;Fkplk;.
tw;GWj;jNyhL $ba cgrhpg;Gk; mth; jq;fpapUe;j miwf;F xNu Xh;
nrd;wth;fis nka;rpypHf;fr; nra;jJ. Nlgps/ ; Ngd; klL ; Nk. ,jd; fhuzkhf
ej;tJ}y; cY}k; kju]htpy; cs;s Nguh. fhjh; ,g;uhfpk; mth;fs; Nky;
[khy; KfkJ `hypd; fk;gPukhd khbapd; ntl;l ntspapy; ,utpy;
Njhww
; ji
; j kdjpy; gjpT nraj; thf
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nrd;wjd; Nehf;fj;ij Kbe;Jtpl;L Kd;djhfNt tphpj;J ,lj;ij hprh;t;
nrd;id jpUg;gpNdhk;. nra;gtuhf ,Ue;jhh; vd;gJ xU
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rk; g tj; i jg; Nghd; N w yf; N dh [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hp 1951-y;
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vspikfF ; k; fy;Y}hpapd; gzj;ijr; vd;W nrhy;yg;gLk; epue;ju jh;kkhFk;.
nrytopgg ; J Kbej ; tiuapy; jtphf ; f
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gl Ntz;Lk; Kbahj gl;rj;jpy; kpff; ghlgg
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; g; gLfpdw ; dNth>
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-apd; cWjpgg ; hlb
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Nkw;nfhz;l ezP l ; neLkg
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,uapyN ; tapd; rhjhuz 2-k; tFg;G jiyKiwahf g ; gadiltJ
ngl;bahfNt ,Ue;jJ. fLikahd jpz;zk;. me;j tifapy; fy;Y}hpapd;

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];jhgfh;fshd [dhg; fh[hkpahd; Nritahw;wpUe;jhYk; fy;Y}hpapd;


,uhTj;jh; my;`h[; M.J. [khy; KfkJ nrayhsh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; vd;W
rh`g; mth;fs;> [dhg; M.J. [khy; nghWg;Ngw;wpUe;j Vwj;jho fhy;
nkh`pjd P ; MfpNahUfF ; k; mthf ; SfF ; g; E}w; w hz; L fhyk; fy; Y }hpapd;
gpd; d h; eph; t hfg; nghWg; G fis tuyhw;wpd; nghw;fhyk; vd;why; mJ
Vw;wpUe;j mLj;jLj;j jiyKiwapy; kpifahfhJ. ,f;fhyf;fl;lj;jpy; jhd;
te;j [dhg; mg;Jy;rkj; rh`g;> [dhg; fyY ; }hpapd; gdK
; f tshr; r
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; is
mg;Jy; fhjh; rh`g;> `h[p [khYjPd; vl;ba tz;zk; ,Ue;jJ. mjd; Gfo;
rh`g; > `h[p E}h; j P d ; r h`g; > gd;dhl;lstpy; ngUf;fk; fz;lJ.
,d;[pdpah; M.B. mg;Jy;yhrh`g;> `h[pahh; mth;fs; ,iwtdpd;
`h[p M.J.M. mg;Jy; fG+h; MfpNahUk; jpUg;nghUj;jj;ijNa Fwpf;Nfhshf
Gjpa ghlg;gphpTfis njhlq;fpAk; Kd; itj;J fy;Y}hpf;F Mw;wpa
Gjpa fl;Lkhdq;fis cUthf;fpAk; Nrit kfj;jhdJ. kiwe;j fz;zpaj;
1951-y; cUthff ; gg
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ghpkhzq; f isAk; gad; f isAk; rh`g; mth;fSf;F ty;y ehad;
ngUf;fp te;j ngUkf;fshth;. mjd; fy;Y}hpapd; Kd;dth;fSf;F mspf;f
fhuzkhf fyY ; }hpapd; epWtdhf ; SfF ; ,Uf;Fk; 'jh;[h' itAk; Rtdgjpapd;
,iwtd; toq;Fk; me;j];ij ,g; cah;e;j me;j];j;ijAk; toq;fpaUs
nghpath;fSf;Fk; toq;fpaUs;thd; gpuhh;j;jpg;Nghkhf/
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fiyQh;. fUzhepjp> lhf;lh;.n[ayypjh NkYk; ts;sy; `h[p [khy;


Nghd;w Kjy;th;fSlDk;> Dr. A. yl;rkz nkha;jPd; rhn`g; 1898-y; epWtpa
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`f>; K. tujuh[d>; fp.M.ng. tpRtehjd; tshfjj ; py; mikeJ; ss; flb ; lqf ; isAk>;
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khngUk; fy;Y}hpahf jpfor; nra;j Kjy;th;fshf nrayhw;wpa ngUk;Gyth;
ngUik kiwe;j M.J.mg;Jy; fG+h; rhaG iedhh; KfkJ> `h[p mg;Jy; rkj;
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gpd;gw;wpdhh;. xj;Jiog;NghL nfhz;L te;jhh;.

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rpy tsh;r;rpf; FwpaPLfs; (1989-2012) 6. ,th; fhyj; j py; fy; Y }hpf; F j;


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khzth;fs; cyfk; G+uhTk; gzpahw;wp Gjpa ghlgg ; bgG ; gphpTfisAk>; Mrphpag;
tUfpwhh;fs;. gapwr; p fyY; }hpiaAk; cUthff ; fhuzkhf
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Gfo; Njrpa mstpy; cah;e;jpUe;jhYk;> fdTj; jpl;lkhd Map~h cah; epiyg;
gzg;gw;whf;Fiw ,Ue;J te;jJ jQ;ir> gs;sp rpwg;ghf eilngw;W tUfpwJ.
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3. 1999-2000 Mz;L [khy;KfkJ fye;J nfhs;Sk; NghJ “rghhp” cil
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tUfpd;whh;fs;. tsh;r;rpaila Ntz;LNkh me;j tsh;r;rp
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ngw;W cs;sJ. ,j;jUzj;jpy; fG+h; jpfo;fpwJ. kiwe;j epWtd ts;sy;fspd;
rhaG mth;fs; nrayuhf ,Ue;J vjph;ghh;g;igAk;> fdTfisAk;
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,jd; fhuzkhf fy;Y}hpf;Fg; gz; ,iwtd; mth;fSf;F nrhh;f;fj;jpy;
klq;F epjp cjtpia mspj;J tUfpwJ. Nkyhd me;j];j;ij jUthdhf> MkPd;!

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Hajee M.J.M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB


A LEGENDARY SECRETARY AND CORRESPONDENT OF
Jamal Mohamed College - For Twenty Two long years

Dr.M.SHEIK MOHAMED, Former, Principal - 1998-2003

It is a rare privilege accorded to me to served as the Treasurer of the College for 16


bring out an article pertaining to the years from 1973 to 1989. Thus, he had the
legendary service of Hajee M.J.M. Abdul distinction of serving on the Management
Gafoor Sahib, who had unimaginable Committee for 38 years, the longest period.
greatness in him. His father Janab M.J. However, he accompanied his father from
Jamal Mohideen Sahib, Ex MLA and MP the inception of the college. He sacrificed
was the founder architect of the college. He his higher studies after intermediate in
served as the founder Secretary and 1949 to assist his father in the process of
Correspondent for 15 years from 1951 to getting affiliation and accompanying him
1966 and as President from 1954-1975. from Chennai to the college from 1949
His uncle M.J. Jamaludeen Sahib served as onwards. He was the only individual
the 2nd Secretary and Correspondent from available to us who knew all details relating
1966 to 1973 for 7 years. Hajee K.A. to the college in its long history of more than
Khader Sahib was the Secretary and 65 years. He had the rare privilege of
Correspondent from 1973 to 1988 and organising and participating in the college
Hajee M.B. Abdullah Sahib served for one inaugural function in 1951, Silver Jubilee
year in 1988-89. As the fifth Secretary and function in 1974 as Treasurer, Golden
Correspondent, Hajee M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor Jubilee function in 2000 and Diamond
Sahib served for 22 long years from 1989 to Jubilee function in 2011 as the Secretary
2011. He had the unique opportunity of and Correspondent. He retired from the
serving for the longest period. Earlier, he post of Secretary and Correspondent due to

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his old Age on 10th March 2011 and passed him, observed all his saintly qualities,
away on 3rd May 2015 at the age of 84. seriously watched and followed him. His
attachment with the institution was great
He was a very pious and saintly person
and he served the college with utmost
with firm belief in the omnipotent power of
sincerity, involvement, integrity and
Allah, always saying Allah Malick.
dedication. He used to say that I am a
Anything he will first attribute to Allah, ask
servant of the college, each one discharges
Him for help and start doing the activities.
his/her duties in different capacities and
In offering five times prayers, he always
myself in the capacity as the Secretary and
used to wait with preparedness for the
Correspondent of the college, with a sense
prayer time to come and offered the prayer
of pride.
immediately. Daily morning whenever he
was in Trichy, he used to offer two Raqayath He used to say that the Management
Nafeel Salath and read Yasin at 9.30 AM in Committee members were all the trustees of
his office and then he commenced his daily the college. We are the safe custodian of the
official work as the Treasurer or Secretary properties of the college. We were the torch
and Correspondent. bearers of the vision, light and guidance
shown by our founders. All the Management
Our Former Secretary and Correspon -
Committee members, Staff members and
dent Sahib appointed me as the Bursar of
students were the members of Jamal family.
the College on 1st June 2001, Additional
st
Of course the management were the senior
Vice Principal on 1 February 2003 and
st
members of the family and others were the
Principal on 1 June 2003. On regular
junior members of the family. There was no
retirement in May 2010, again one year
question of superior and subordinate
extension was given by him. He got it by
relationship. There was only family members
using his good offices and his pleasant
relationship, he used to say always
rapport with the Higher Education
emphatically. He used to respect all
Secretary and Directorate of Collegiate
members of the staff and students. He used
Education by visiting them personally
to say we own our staff members and
many times.
students and they own the institution.
I had the rare privilege of working with Always the college is very safe in the hands
our former Secretary Sahib for 10 years of staff members and students of our
(2 years as Bursar and 8 years as Principal). college, he used to say with a sense of
I consider this 10 year period as the golden satisfaction.
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During his tenure, in 2003 the Teaching were many other such cases to whom
staff went on strike with some demands scholarships were given by him. He was
from Government. The Government of very simple in his day to day activities and
Tamil nadu sent a circular to Secretary and not demanding the compliance of
Correspondent to dismiss them and formalities required for a Secretary and
subsequently by another circular to Correspondent of a big institution. He used
suspend them. Our Secretary Sahib wrote to stay in his room and sleep only on a
to Government saying that our Professors folding cot. He used to take meals from the
have re-joined duty and therefore they house of Hajee. K.A. Khaleel Ahamed
could not be dismissed or suspended, Sahib, our Treasurer. He used to come
further stating that the Hon'ble Secretary twice or thrice a month from Chennai to
and Correspondent is the employer or Trichy and traveled only in II class sleeper
appointing Authority and the Government coach. He used to get Travelling Allowance
is only a Financial Aid. So, Government of Rs.1,500 only per trip to and from
had no right to direct for dismissal first and Chennai, saying that the post of Secretary
suspension later. This kind of ownership and correspondent was purely a honorary
was nurtured and developed by him among post.
all sections of the members of the college.
He was a highly practical and most
Subsequently all Teachers of other Aided
experienced person. He used to remember
Colleges of Tamil nadu were saved by our
and recall all events exactly as what
Former Secretary and Correspondent.
happened many years ago. He was called
He had a very soft corner and high by all of us the Great Encyclopedia of Jamal
concern for poor and downtrodden. Every Mohamed College. He had an intimate
year he used to distribute scholarship to connection with the founders of the college,
the tune of Rs. 50,000. He selected the son Janab Hajee. M. Jamal Mohamed Sahib
of a sweeper in the college, gave him full and Janab N.M. Khajamian Rowther, the
scholarship for studying B.Sc Physics and founder Secretary and Correspondent,
M.Sc Physics for 5 years. He gave him Janab M.J. Jamal Mohideen Sahib, his
appointment as Assistant Professor of illustrious father and founder Treasurer
Physics in our college. Similarly, for one Janab N.M.K. Abdul samad Sahib. He
very poor girl, he gave scholarship for knew very well and had close intimacy with
B.Com., M.Com., and M.Phil., in Commerce all the Members who were on the
and then he gave her a job to work as Management Committee in 1951, and other
Assistant Professor in commerce. There members who were inducted in to the

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Committee from 1951 to 2015. He also had construction of Buildings from Member of
a good relationship with all the Principals Parliament Development Fund: Thiru G.K.
who served the college with distinction. He Vasan, Mr. L. Ganesan, Mr. Gnanadesikan,
appointed Prof. N. Abdul Samad, Dr. K. Mr. A.A. Jinnah, Mr. Trichy Siva,
Abdullah Basha and myself as Principals in Thirumathi kanimozhi, Thirumathi
1989, 1998 and 2003, respectively. He also Vasanthy Stanley and Mr. P. Kumar. He
had a suggestive role in the appointment of never minded his visit to the residences of
Principals and committee members from our former students for the development of
2011 to 2015. the college like Mr. Abdul Rahman Ex.M.P.,
Dr. T.R. Pachamuthu, Chancellor of SRM
He also maintained a very cordial
University, Dr. Elangovan IAS, Dr. Govindan
relationship with all the donors of the
IAS, Janab S.M. Hidayathullah, Chennai,
college from 1951 onwards. Wherever, they
Hajee. Farook Basha, Chennai and Hajee
were, he used to travel often to see our
P. Abdul Khader, Chennai.
donors like Hajee. A.K. Basheer Ahmed
Sahib, Sakkarapalli, Hajee K.N.S. In connection with the smooth conduct
Rahmathullah Sahib, Chennai, Hajee. of the college and to get valuable suggestions
Abdul Hameed Sahib, Nagore, Hajee. Syed and concurrences of the decisions taken by
Salahuddin Sahib, Kilakarai, Hajee the Management in their meetings, he
Seenathana Abdul Khader, Kilakarai, never minded in reaching the residences of
Dr. Mohiadeen Abdul Khader, Nagore, Haji. management Committee members like
AVM. Jaffurdeen and Dato Barakath Ali of Janab. M.J. Noordeen Sahib, then
Koothanallur, Moulavi Jafar Ali, Ayangudi, President of the college at Madurai, Janab
Er. Kamaludein, Kilakarai, Janab. Noorul K.M. Mohamed Abdul Gani Sahib,
Haq,Kilakarai, S. Nathar Khan, Ramnad, Dindigul, Janab A.V.M. Jafardeen Sahib,
Barakath Ali, Koothanallur, Hisamuddin, Chennai, our member of the executive
Rajagiri, Dr. Zameer Basha, Er. committee and donor who donated a
Kuthubudeen, Er. Abuthahir and Dr. Shaik building for the Computer Section in his
Deen, all in Tiruchirappalli for the father's name, Dr. Ponnavaiko, Dr.
development of the college and other Sister Thangam Moorthy, Dr. K. Meena and Dr.
Institutions in the Campus. K. Parthasarathy, who were the University
representatives. Similarly, when the
He also took pains to visit many times
Annual General Body meetings were over,
the residences of the following Members of
immediately he used to prepare all
Parliment to receive the funds for
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next day with the Registrar of Societies, buildings were completed from the
Tiruchirappalli. contributions by Alumni chapters and
Islami Development Bank, Jeddah. It also
Similarly, in getting approval for any
continued during the period when
matters relating to the college from the
Dr. K. Abdullah Basha Sahib was the
University or director of collegiate Education
Principal. During his tenure the women
or Secretary for Higher Education, Govern -
section with second shift was started in
ment of Tamil nadu or Education Minister,
1999. MBA and many new courses were
he used to run from pillar to post and get all
also started. Golden Jubilee function was
approvals in time. He practiced best human
celebrated in the year 2000. The students'
values like adorning shawl and greeting the
strength including women increased to
Registrar, Vice Chancellor, Joint Director of
4456 in 2003.
Collegiate Education, Director of collegiate
Education, Secretary Higher Education Between the years 2003 and 2011,
and Ministers for Higher Education on the when I was the Principal, our former
first day of them assuming charges. He took Secretary and Correspondent with the
the college work as the primary work. When approval of the Honourable Members of the
the Government gave approval for 22 Management Committee courageously
Teaching staff appointment in 2007, he borrowed Rs. 8 crores from bank as loan for
stood in queue in Mount Road office of the construction of various buildings,
government publications for the purchase auditorium, hostels and other laboratories.
of new Service Books for the new Teachers credit goes to the President Hajee. M. J.
to be appointed. Noordeen, the Treasurer Hajee. K.A.Khaleel
Ahamed and the Assistant Secretary Janab
He worked in close association with the
A.K. Khaja Nazeemuddin, for their support
Principals and all Members of the
and suggestions for the completion of
management committee and brought many
nearly 14 new blocks in these years.
laurels and funds from different sources
Former Secretary used to say that had
during his tenure. During the period when
these buildings not constructed at
Prof. N. Abdul Samad Sahib was the
borrowed capital which were fully repaid
Principal, he was accompanied by our
during the same 8 years period, the present
college team and established the Alumni
construction of the same would be possible
Chapters in Jeddah, Riyadh, Dubai,
only at more than 5 times increase in cost.
Abudhabi, Bahrain and Kuwait and also in
Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei. Many During the tenure of our Secretary

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Sahib, Women Hostel was started in 2005 to 1500 students and it is reached now by
with 7 students. It grew from strength to the Grace of Almighty Allah.
strength there are about 1200 students in
He was an ardent worker of Jamal
10 years. He was very careful in giving full
Mohamed College for improving the quality
protection to the women students and
of teaching, learning and research. He
shifting men to Khajamian Hostel and
strived very hard in getting approvals from
accommodating Women students in the PG
AICTE for the MCA offered in our college
New Hostel. He was also instrumental for
from 1988. He went to Delhi, stayed there
getting funds for the construction of
for a week, met Shri. Arjun Singh, then
Women Hostel from Islamic Development
Honourable Minister for HRD and
Bank, Jeddah, the only college in India to
impressed him about the services of the
get a second project sanctioned by IDB,
college started by Jamal Mohamed Sahib, a
Jeddah and also funds from UGC for
freedom fighter and brought up by his son
Women Hostel and Indoor Stadium. He was
Jamal Mohideen Sahib, Ex.MP. On
also instrumental in getting Alumni
listening to his presentation, Minister
Chapters started in Chennai, Bangalore,
directed AICTE Chairman to accord
Calicut and other overseas Alumni
approval to MCA programme with
Chapters during his tenure. The Annual
retrospective effect. Similarly, he worked
Alumni get together function was organized
th
hard, visited NCTE, Bangalore many times
on 15 August 2003 for the first time
and got approval for B.Ed., college in our
inviting all former students from all
campus. He also took all necessary steps to
chapters in India and abroad to participate
meet the Minister and officials many times
and share their cherished memories with
at Chennai and got approval for Jamal
present students. The Management also
Mohamed College Ayesha Girls Matriculation
decided to present Distinguished Alumnus
Higher Secondary School in our campus.
Award to select former students recognizing
He worked very seriously and visited UGC
their service in their chosen field. The
office at Delhi and Hyderabad many times
conduct of this annual get together
to get 2(f) and 12 (B) certificate for the
function continues every year. He was also
college, Autonomous Status, PG & UG
responsible for promoting a slogan “Each
Development Grant and Grant for Women
One Educate Atleast One” and inviting our
Hostel and Indoor Stadium.
former students to contribute towards
scholarship to poor and meritorious He also worked very hard to get the
students. He fixed the target of Rs.50 lakhs certificate from Government of Tamilnadu

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as the Government Aided College, Minority Mohamed College Type writing Institute and
status and Government approval for B.Ed., Institute of Hotel Management. He went to
college and JMC Ayesha Girls Matriculation Delhi to meet the Ambassador for Kingdom
Higher Secondary School. The permanent of Saudi Arabia and got funds for starting
affiliation order for all government aided Arabic and Islamic Research Centre.
programmes and many UG, PG, M.Phil and During his tenure, he worked hard to
Ph.D in SF stream were obtained from improve the assets for the college in its
Bharathidasan University including 2 present campus by constructing many
sections of MBA, MCA, M.Sc (CS), M.Com., buildings, laying compounds and also
M.Sc., BioTechnology and MSW courses. purchased 27 acres of land in Veerampatty
During the year 2007, he was instrumental village from college funds. He made the
for starting Management sponsored Five total land to 87 acres.
year Ulama course with B.A (Arabic) and
He presented a cheque for Rs. 4,00,000/-,
M.A (Arabic) University Degrees and Jamali
as our contribution to the Tsunami victims
Ulama Sanad from our Management with
in 2005 to Honourable Chief Minister
12 students every year. The management
J.Jayalalitha. Again during 2007, he
provided full scholarship at Rs.20,000 per
presented a cheque to Honourable Chief
student for 60 students amounting to
Minister M. Karunanidhi towards our
Rs.12,00,000 per year.
contribution to the Srilankan Tamil
He was an ardent believer of the victims.
Principle: increase in Quantity with
When he became the Secretary and
continuous improvement in quality. Only
Correspondent and Prof. N. Abdul Samad
during his tenure, the college got 5 Star
was the Principal in 1989, the students'
status of accreditation from NAAC,
strength was 3925 with 138 staff members.
Bangalore in 2002 and “A” Grade with
On demitting office in 2011, he could find
CGPA 3.6 out of 4.0in 2009. He was
an enormous increase in students' strength
instrumental in getting Autonomous status
to 9625 with 384 Teaching staff in Jamal
in 2004 and again renewal approval in 2010
Mohamed College and 10,000 students
for another six years. He guided to start
with 420 Teaching staff including B.Ed.
many Job oriented courses like Social Work,
College and Matriculation School put
Hotel Management and Catering Technology,
together by the Society of Jamal Mohamed
Fashion Technology, Nutrition and Dietetics
College.
and Biotechnology. He also worked hard to
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administration work as Principal. I wanted from UGC, Justice Hemant Laxman


to pursue some more courses. Our Gokhale, Chief Justice of Madras High
Secretary and Correspondent gave me Court, Justice Ibrahim Khaleefullah of
permission to undergo the courses saying Supreme Court, Justice Akbar Ali Justice
that learning should be a life long process. B. Rajendran, Justice K.N.Basha of Madras
So during 8 years period as Principal I High Court, Chennai and Dr. Jagadeesan,
completed 2 years Diploma in Management Dr. Meena, Dr. C. Thangamuthu and
Accounting Course conducted by Institute Dr. Ponnavaiko, Vice Chancellors, Bharathi
of Cost Accountants of India for the fellow -dasan University. He was presented with
members of the Institute an All India “Samuthaya Sudar” Award by Shri.
examination. I passed as one and only S.S.Barnala, the Governor of Tamilnadu
person in 2006 in all over India. I was given and “Distinguished Educationist” Award by
Gold Medal 2008 by Mrs. Vasandarai Singapore Jamal Alumni Chapter.
Sindiya, then CM of Rajasthan. I also
His life stands as a testimony for integrity,
completed MBA and M.Phil in Management
honesty, love and affection, dedication,
during these years.
devotion, God fearing, sincerity, simplicity
During his period, he could bring many and commitment to the duty. He lived a
donors and Alumni from abroad and other contented life and served as a rare role
dignitaries from India like Music Director model to all of us. Let us Pray that may Allah
A.R. Rahman, Governor Fathima Beevi, rewarding him with bountiful blessings in
Governor Farook Maraickar, Deputy the heavenly abode.
Chairman Mr.K. Rahman Khan, many state
and central ministers, Dr. Ved Prakash, Dr.
Geelani, Dr.R.K. Chauhan and Dr. Srinivas

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miya Ntz; L kh? epidj; J g; …, You are all my employees…, I want to


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rpte;jJ. “Who is She? I am the employer

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THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF OF JAMAL

Dr M M SHAHUL HAMEED
(Former Vice Principal, Jamal Mohamed College)
Correspondent, AIMAN College for Women, Trichy

You get to know someone better and to 2007 for the formation of Alumni
even more especially from outside the Chapters and Get-togethers. The
confines of their arena. I am saying this delegation had Principals of different
because I have had the opportunity to times, Prof Abdul Samad, the late Prof
spend a lot of time outside his office with Abdullah Basha and Dr Sheik Mohamed,
this towering personality and a great the then Assistant Secretary and present
human being, the late Janab MJM Abdul Secretary and Correspondent Khaja
Gafoor Saheb, Former Secretary and Nazeemudeen Saheb, Treasurer Khaleel
Correspondent of Jamal Mohamed College Ahamed Saheb and the late Prof Noor
and I have learnt quite a lot from him. Mohideen. The constant factor and head of
the delegation during all the trips was
I am the one who was privileged to
Abdul Gafoor Saheb.
travel with him both within the country
and abroad, all connected to alumni He was assertive and would never
activities. Our overseas trips started in the allow anyone to meddle with his self-
early 1990s to the Middle East. It was for esteem. In the mid 90s, while returning
the first time that the team went from Singapore, a team of customs officials

exclusively to meet and interact with the at the Chennai airport whisked him to a
nearby room. “Sir, have you brought
alumni. The overwhelming reception and
biscuits?”asked one of the officials to
response from the alumni led to
which he replied, “Yes” and went on to open
subsequent trips to other parts of the world
his carry-on baggage. As the officials were
and within India as well. As the General
curiously watching, he pulled out a couple
Secretary of Alumni Association, I have of salt biscuit packets. No wonder they
organized all the overseas trips from 1991 were utterly dismayed at the sight of

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eatables, contrary to what they had middle,” he used to explain. The College
expected. driver used to pick him up from the railway
junction. His favourite car was the
“Sir, are you kidding? I am talking
Ambassador. As soon as he alights from
about gold biscuits..”
the car, the first thing he used to do is to
That's it. This bunch of officials just stand in Jamal Garden for a few minutes
bumped into someone who was holding before entering his office. One can easily
discipline and values close to his heart. spot him relaxing on the lawns in the
Imagine the sight of one man giving a piece evenings facing the “TajMahal” of Trichy,
of his mind to all of them for the next going through the evening editions of
couple of minutes. They hung their heads newspapers and taking pleasure in
in shame, apologized, escorted him until chatting with passerby who approach to
the gate and saw him off. wish him.

Heroes are not only seen on the I have accompanied him on several
screen. Here I saw one. local trips as well and have seen him giving
driving tips to the driver. On long trips, he
Another very important quality of him
would like to listen to old songs and was
is his punctuality. He would be on time to
very fond of songs of the late Nagoor
any programmer or appointment. He
Hanifa. Tears used to roll down his cheeks
would say “I am ready, MMS” before five
whenever he listened to songs narrating
minutes ahead of all other participants.
the trials and tribulations of our beloved
Age was just a number to him. Look at Prophet (PBUH).
the video clips from the college archives
He was a lover of sports and a talented
and you will notice, men half his age taking
Cricketer. He was the Executive
double strides to match his brisk walk. He
Committee Member Tamil Nadu Cricket
was truly independent and never bothered
Association for a continuous period of 8
anyone for his personal needs. He used to
years. He was the only Muslim to occupy
enjoy travelling and had a passion for cars.
that post and used to indulge in enjoyable
Having said that, he never owned a luxury
recollection of his past interactions with
car nor was he interested in travelling by
the members of the national team
air or by first class in train. He was more
including Mohammed Azharuddin, Former
than happy to travel in the regular
Captain of India, Tendulkar and other past
compartments of the Rockfort Express,
and present Test Cricketers.
carefully booking a berth in the middle of
the compartment well in advance. “There He showed a great sense of
will not be much disturbance in the admiration for his father and used to quote

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him often. He used to say, “I am associated regards for him. He knew the knack of
with the College even before the inception picking up the positives from any
of the College, From 1949 onwards, individual. 'Aapka dil bada hai' was his
“referring to his participation in matters famous remark on Mr Rahmathullah.
relating to establishing the institution. He Naturally, he found a place in the current
was proud to say quite often that he was Management Committee; the first
the personal assistant to his father. alumnus to hold that position.

He was a simple and straightforward He was loved respected by donors and


person inferior or the necessity to impress well-wishers particularly the late Janab
anyone. This was evident from his various AVM Jaffardeen (a member of the
interactions with dignitaries who would Management Committee for several years),
seek his blessings either before or after the Dato Barakath Ali, Mr Hishamuddin
meeting. He never adorned himself with Ubaidullah and Janab AK Basheer
the finest fabric or equipped himself with Ahamed (present member of the
the latest gadgets. Yet he would never fail Management Committee), Mr Khan Bhoy
to get things done for the College. He was Siddique, Salahuddin Kaka, the late
generous in giving compliments but when Hussain Kaka, Moulvi Jaffar Ali Saheb and
someone starts praising him, he used to Janab Delhi Basha.
simply say 'Allah Malik' pointing his fore
Once he met with an accident and was
finger to the sky. If at all there was one
admitted at a hospital in Chennai for a
person who took liberty with him, it was his
week. When the College team called on
dear granddaughter Fathima, daughter of
him, he made sure that the team carried all
the present Treasurer Mr Jamal Mohamed.
the papers required for his signature
He also had a special liking to his son-in-
including staff salaries. He was lying on the
law Mr Jamal Jaffer, a Bank Officer par
bed with the papers kept on his chest,
excellence.
signing one after the other. What surprised
Abdul Gafoor Saheb was strictly not me even more was the statement he made
for capitation fees or donations for while singing: “I own the staff and the staff
admissions and appointments. That own the College. They should get their
became the beacon of light for former salaries on time, no matter what.”
students and well-wishers to voluntarily
He was a great administrator, lovable
contribute their might to the growth and
grandfather, a person with strong likes and
development of the institution. To name a
dislikes but above all, he was truly a
few, Mr Rahmathullah, the late Mr Abdul
Commander-in-Chief. When I say that, I
Malik, Mr Dawood Batcha, Mr Abdul
am not exaggerating....
Rahman, Dr Nather Khan – all had great

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Ml;rp kd;wf;FOtpd; cWg;gpduhf dhh;fs;. Kd;dhs; nrayh; Vwj;jho 39
,Ue; j hh; f s; ; . Ml; r p kd; w f; F O Mz;Lfs; Ml;rpkd;wf; FOtpy;
cWg;gpdh;fs; fh[hkpahd; tpLjpf;F gzpahw;wpa mhpa tha;g;igg; ngw;w -
tUif Ghpe;jNghJ Jbg;G kpf;f th;fs;. jd;Dila gzpf;fhyj;jpy;
,isQuhf rhjhuz cilapy; fy;Y}hpia gy jug;gl;l mk;rq;fspy;
te;jpUe;jhh;fs;. mjd;gpwF mth;fis Nkk;ghL mila nra;j ngUkfdhh;.
mg;Nghija nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; mth;fSila rPhpa topfhl;Ljypd;
fzz ; pakpff ; `h[p mgJ ; yf ; hjh; rhfpg; fPo; MCA (1988) MSW, MSC Biotechnology,
mthf ; Sld; mbff ; b ghhj ; j
; pUff; pNwd.; MSC Microbiology, ngz;fs; gphpT
1973-k; Mz;bypUe;J 1989-k; Mz;L tFg;Gfs; (1999)> MBA (2000) kw;Wk; BSC –

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Hotel Management, Nutrition and Dietitics, Kbf;Fk; Mw;wy; mtUf;Nf chpaJ.


Fashion Technology and Costume Designing – jpUr;rpapy; gzpepkpj;jk; tUif jUk;
Nghd;w gy ,sepiy gl;lgphpTfs;> nghOjy;yhk; fhiy> ,uTNeu
gy fl;blq;fs;> Nrhjidf; $lq;fs;> rpw;Wz;bfSf;fhf fz;zpaj;jpw;Fhpa
tpLjp trjpfs; Nghd; w tw; i w Kd;dhs; nghUshsh; `h[p K.A. fyPy;
cUthf;fpag; ngUik mth;fisNa m`kJ rhfpg; mthf ; spd; miogg ; pwF ;
rhUk;. xU kpfr;rpwe;j rhjidahsuhf ,zq;fp mth;jk; tPl;bw;Fr; nrd;W
,Uej ; NghjpYk-;jdD; ila gLfi ; fia tUtJ tof;fk;. kjpa czT kw;Wk;
xU ehlh gpd;dg;gl;l fl;byhf rpyNeuq; f spy; ,uT rpw; W z; b
mikj;Jf; nfhz;l vspik Mfpatwi ; w fh[hkpahd; tpLjpapypUeJ ;
,];yhj;jpd; gpujpgypg;ghf ,Ue;jJ khzth;fs; rhg;gpLk; me;j czit
vdyhk.; 2007-k; MzL ; gzp fhuzkhf cln; fhsS ; k; toff
; ji ; j cilathf ; s.;
fy;Y}hpf;F te;jpUe;j nghOJ> cly; mth;fs; epidj;jpUe;jhy; el;rj;jpu
eykF; dw ; p jdD; ila nrayh; miwapy; cztfq;fspypUe;J czit
jq;fpapUf;f Nehpl;lJ. mg;nghOJ tutioj;jpUf;fyhk;. Mdhy; ekJ
ehlhfl;bypy; jhd; cwq;Fthh;fs;. khzth;fs; rhg;gpLk; czNt vdf;F
,J rpwpJ mnrsfhpaj;ij Vw;gLj;jf; NghJkhdJ mJNt kpfTk; Urpahd
$Lk; vd;W vz;zp `h];ly; MNuhf;fpakhd czT vdf;F mJ
xUq;fpizg;ghsuhf ,Ue;j ehd; NghJk; vd;w vz;zj;jpy; mjidNa
NtW xU mfykhd ,Uk;G fl;biy jdJ czthf Mf;fpf; nfhz;l
nfhz;L te;J Nghlr; nra;Njd;. ngUkfdhh; ekJ Kd;dhs; nrayh;
clNd md;ghf vd;id fbe;J mth;fs;. ve;j tpohtpw;Fr; nrd;whYk;
nfhzL ; mjid `h]l ; YfN
; f jpUgg; p mthf ; SfF ; ,iwtd; xU rpwgg ; plji ; j
mDg;gptpl;l epfo;r;rp vd; kdjpy; nfhLj; j pUe; j hd; . midtuhYk;
,d;Wk; epoyhbf; nfhz;Ls;sJ. nghpath; vd;wiof;fg;gl;l ekJ
fz;zpaj;jpd; cUtk; : Kdd ; hs; nrayh; mthf ; SfF
; nrdi ; d
njspthd rpe;jid> jPh;f;fkhd muR jiyikafj;jpDs; nry;tjw;F
KbT Mfpa cahpa Fzq;fspd; 5 rpwg;G mDkjp ml;ilfs; toq;fg;
nrhej; ff
; huh; ekJ `h[pahh; mthf; s.; gl;bUe;jd. ve;jtpj fhj;jpUg;G
vq;F nrd;whYk; ve;jtpj jaf;fKk; nray;ghLfSkpd;wp Neubahf jkpof
,yy; hky; tW P eil NghlL
; nrayf
; is murpd; cah;fy;tpr; nrayh; kw;Wk;
,izr; nrayh;fis re;jpj;J ekJ

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fy;Y}hp gzpfis Kbj;Jj;juty;y mth;fs; jhd;. khz;GkpF Kjy;th;


fz;zpaj;jpw;Fhpath;fshf md;dhh; mth; f s; ekJ `h[pahUld;
jpfo;e;jhh;fs;. mNjNghd;W muR cah; Gifg;glk; vLj;Jf; nfhz;lJld;
fy;tp fy;Y}hp ,af;Feuf mYtyh; jdJ miwapypUe;J vOe;J ele;J
fisAk;> Jiz> ,iz ,af;Feh; - te;J topmDg;gp itj;j epfo;T
fisAk; clDf; F ld; re; j pj; J mtuJ fz;zpaj;jpw;F Xh;
fyY; }hpapd; gzpfis KbjJ ; j; jutyy ; vLj;Jf;fhl;lhFk;.
Mw;wiy ,iwtd; mth;fSf;F
flikapd; rpfuk;:
toq;fpapUe;jhd;. NkYk; fy;Y}hp
Kd;dhs; nrayh; mth;fs; ekf;F
njhlh; g hd rpwpa gzpfshfa;
fpilf;fg;ngw;w khngUk; nghf;fp~k;.
,Ug;gpDk;> Nguuhrphpah;fspd; rpwpa
jkJ tho;f;ifapd; %yk; flik
Njitfs; njhlh;ghd gzpfshf
fz;zpak; fl;Lg;ghL vd;w rPhpa
,Ug;gpDk; rpukk; vLj;J jhNd Nehpy;
Nfhl;ghLfis vLj;Jf; fhl;bath;.
nrd;W mYtyh;fisr; re;jpj;J
mth;fs; nghUshsuhf ,Ue;j
epiwNtww ; p nfhLfF ; k; rhPpa Fzjj ; pwF;
fhyj;jpy; ehDk; Nguhrphpah; Kd;dhs;
nrhe;jf;fhuhf tpsq;fpath;. Nkw;gb
Jiz Kjy;th; K`k;kJ r`hGjPd;
mYtyq;fspy; ekJ `h[prhfpg;
mth;fSk; fh[hkpahd; tpLjpapy;
mth;fSf;F kpFe;j fz;zpaKk;>
Jizf;fhg;ghsuhf ,Ue;Njhk;. xU
khpahijAk; ,Ue;jij mth;fSld;
Kiw mth;fs; tpLjpf;F tUif
nry;Yk; tha;g;Gf; fpilf;fg; ngw;w
Ghpe;j nghOJ `h];lYf;F fhtphp ePh;
Nghnjy;yhk; ehd; ngUikAld;
ngwNtz;Lk; vd;w jpl;lk; tpthjpf;fg;
mDgtpjJ ; sN ; sd.; mjj; ifa fkg ; uPkhd
gl;lJ. mg;nghOJ Vw;fdNt ,Ue;j
Mw;wYf;F cjhuzGU~uhf
fhtphpePh; ,izg;G Jz;bf;fg;glhky;
tpsq;fpath;. ekJ `h[p rhfpg;
epYitapy; ,Ue; j J. mjid
mth;fs; Ml;rpkd;wf;FO> fy;Y}hp
Jz;bf;Fk; eltbf;ifia clNd
Nguhrphpah;fs; kw;Wk; mYtyh;fs;
vLf;fNtz;Lk; vd;w KbT Ml;rpkd;w
rhh;ghf t#ypj;J toq;fg;gl;l Rdhkp
FOtpduhy; vLf;fg;gl;L vq;fsplk;
NguopT epthuz epjpia md;iwa
me;jg;gzp xg;gilf;fg;gl;lJ. xU
jkpof Kjy;th; khz;GkpF
khj ,ilntspapy; kz P L; k; fyY
; }hpfF
;
n[.n[ayypjh mth;fsplk; Nehpy;
tUif Ghpe;j `h[pahh; mth;fs;
nrd;W toq;f mDkjp ngw;w xNu
vd;id mioj;J Mr.R.K.M, Water
fy;Y}hp eph;thfp ekJ `h[pahh;

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Conection tptfhuk; vd;d MdJ vd;W eilngw;w nghOJ jkpof muR


Qhgfj;Jld; tprhhpj;jhh;fs;. ehd; Ntiy epWj; j py; <Lgl; b Ue; j
clNd Jz;bf;ff; NfhUk; midj; J g; Nguhrphpah; f isAk;
tpz;zg;gk; khefuhl;rp mYtyfj;jpy; gzpePf;fk; (Dismiss) nra;Ak;gb Miz
mspj;J ,Uf;fpNwhk; vd;W $wpa gpwgg; pjj
; J. clNd Ntiy epWjj ; jj
; py;
Tld;> clNd rpwpJk; jhkjpf;fhky;> <Lgl;bUe;j Nguhrphpah;fis vy;yhk;
Ngha; Follow up nra;Aq;fs; khzth; mioj;J #o;e piyia tpsf;fp
fSf;F fhtphpePh; clNd toq;fpahf midtiuAk; gzpapy; Nrh;j;Jf;
Ntz;Lnkdf; $wp vq;fis tpag;gpy; nfhz;l kdpj Neakpf;fth;. mLj;j
Mo;j;jpdhh;fs;. khzth;fs; eyNd ehNs muR ,g;Nguhrphpah;fis
ekJ fyY ; }hpapd; KdD
; hpik vdw
; jw;fhypf gzpePf;fk; nra;a Ntz;Lk;
tifapy; gzpahw;wp kiwe;j ekJ vd Kuzhd Miziag; gpwg;gpj;j
Kd;dhs; nrayh; mth;fs; All of us are nghOJ cahf ; yt
; p nrayh; mthf ; splk;
the servants of Jamal Mohamed College; you Nehpy; nrd;W Nguhrphpah;fSf;fhf
serve in one capacity and I serve in another ghpe;J Ngrp> 2 muR MizfspYk;
capacity; that's all,vd; W mbf; f b cs; s eilKiw rpf; f y; f is
$wpte;jJ %j;j Nguhrphpah;fs; vLj;Jiuj;jdh;. “They are like my children;
midtUk; mwpe;j tp~aNk. ekJ I have to safeguard their interest as a parent;
Ml;rpkd;w FOTk;> ekJ Kjy;th;fs;> they have joined duty before the receipt of your
Nguhrphpah;fs; cs;spl;l midj;Jf; dismissal order. under this circumstance, it is
fyY
; }hpg; gzpahshf; Sk; khzthf ; spd; unfair to take disciplinary actions against
eyid Fwpf;Nfhshff; nfhz;L them” vdW
; thjpll
; thj
; hd; cdd
; jkhd
nray;gl;L tUtNj ekJ fy;Y}hp kdpjNea khzg
; hsh; ekJ fzz
; pakpff
;
ntw;wpr; rhjidfspd; ,ufrpakhFk;. Kd;dhs; nrayh; mth;fs;. clNd
,jw;F Kd;Ndhbahf tpsq;fpath; mg;Nghija muR cah; fy;tp nrayh;
jhd; ekJ Kd;dhs; nrayh; mth;fs;. jpU.fNzrd; I.A.S mth;fs; ekJ
Kdd ; hs; nrayhpd; kjpElg
; jj; pidAk>;
kdpjNea khz;G:
kdpjNea khzg ; pidAk; fzL ; tpaeJ;
Kd; d hs; nrayh; mth; f s;
“ngUikf;Fhpa rPhpa ghuk;ghpakpf;f
,iwar;rKk; kdpjNeaKk; nfhz;l
nghpath;> vdJ jfg;gdhh; khjphp
Xh; cd;dj cj;jkuhth;. 2003k; Mz;L
tajpy; %j;j jhq;fs; nrhy;Yk; NghJ
jkpofk; jOtpa Nguhrphpah; Nghuhll
; k;
vd;dhy; kWf;f ,ayhJ. MfNt ehd;

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me;j Mizfis epWj;jpitf;fpNwd;. own them (staff) and they own the college”
“Because of Jamal Mohamed College Secretary, vdD
; k; cdd
; j Nfhlg
; hlb
; id mbff
; b
professors of all colleges enjoy this privilege”. epidTgLj;jp Nguhrphpah;fspd; senses
,e;j KbT midj;J fy;Y}hpg; of belongingness and commitment level –
Nguhrphpah;fSf;Fk; nghUe;Jk; vd;W fy;Y}hpapd; kPJ Nguhrphpah;fSf;F
$wp fz;zpaj;Jld; ekJ Kd;dhs; ,Ue;j mgpkhdk; kw;Wk; <Lghl;bid
nrayh; mth; f is topaDg; g p - NkNyhq;fr; nra;j ngUik ekJ
itj;jhh;fs;. xU khjj;jpw;Fg; gpd; Kd;dhs; nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh;
eilngww ; midjJ ; fyY; }hp Kjyt
; hf
; s; mth;fisNa rhUk;.
fye;jha;T epfo;r;rpapy; cah;fy;tp
nrayh; mth;fs;; ,e;j nra;jpapid ,iwar;rKk; jh;k rpe;jidAk;:
ngUikAld; mwptpg;Gr; nra;jhh; ekJ fz;zpakpf;f Kd;dhs;
vd;gJ Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. nrayh; mth;fs; Ie;JNeu gh;S
njhOiffisAk; Kjy; tf;jpNyNa
ekJ fz;zpakpf;f Kd;dhs;
njhOJ Kbj;J tpLk; tof;fKila -
nrayh;mth;fs; Nguhrphpah;fspd;ghy;
th;fs;;. 30 ehl;fSk; jtwhky; Nehd;G
mjPj khpahijia nfhz;lth;fs;.
,Ue;J ,iwtdpd; flikfis
tpUe; J fspy; czT ghpkhwpf;
epiwNtw;wf;$ba khz;gpid
nfhz;bUf;Fk; Nguhrphpah;fisg;
ngw;wpUe;jhh;fs;. 2 Kiw (1985 kw;Wk;
ghh; f ; F k; N ghnjy; y hk; “ fy; Y }hp
1994) Gdpj `[; kw;Wk; rpy ck;uh
Mrphpah;fs; Ma;Tg;gl;lk; thq;fp
gazq;fSk; Nkw;nfhz;L
,Uej ; hYk; vtt ; pj ngUikAkpyy ; hJ
,iwtdpd; mUisg; ngw;wpUe;j
fyY
; }hpff ; hf midjJ ; NtiyfisAk;
ghf;fparhypahfj; jpfo;e;jhh;fs;. gy
Mw;Wk; kdg;ghq;F ngw;wth;fs;” vd
Vio vspa khzt khztpfSf;F
mbf;fb ngUikAld; nrhy;ypf;
fyt; p cjtpjn ; jhif toqf ; p mthf; is
fhl;Lthh;fs;. ahhplKk; vt;tpjkhd
KJfiy gl;ljhhpfshf cUthf;fpa
Donation kw;Wk; Capitation thq;Fjy;
ngUik ,th; f isNa rhUk; .
$lhJ vdw
; cWjpahd nfhsi ; fapid mk;khzth;fspy; rpyh;; ekJ fy;Y}hp -
epiy epWj;jpath;fs; ekJ `h[p apYk; gzpGhpe;J tUfpd;wdh;. NkYk;
rhfpg; mth;fs;. NkYk; “we take care of gy gs;spthry;fis cUthf;fpa
our staff members and they take care of our ngUikAk>; gss ; ptp]j
; hpgG; > cst; rjp
college and institution; we, the management fl;likg;G trjp> kjurhf;fs; rPuikg;G

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Nghd;w gzpfspy; jk;ik KOikahf fz;bg;G> fl;Lg;ghL> kw;Wk; rpf;fdk;


<LgLj; j pf; nfhs; S k; khz; G k; Kjypatw;iw filgpbj;njhOfpa
,th;fSf;Nf chpaJ. fz;zpakpf;f Kd;dhs; nrayh;
mth;fs; Nguhrphpah;fs;> khzth;fs;>
mjPj Qhgfrf;jp:
gzpahsh;fs; tp~aj;jpy; jhuhskhd
fy;Y}hpapd; Njhw;wk;> tsh;r;rp>
kdg; N ghf; i f nfhz; b Ue; j hh; f s;
,jw;F gzpahw;wpa Gutyh;fspd;
vd;gij vz;Zk; NghJ gpukpg;ghf
gqf ; spgG; Nghdw ; tpguqf ; is mbff ; b
,Uf;fpwJ. ,j;jifa rPhpa gz;G
vq; f NshL gfph; e ; J nfhs; S k;
fisAk>; J}acss ; ji; jAk>; nrawf ; hpa
tof;fj;ij nfhz;bUe;jhh;fs;. 1949-k;
nrayf; isAk; jdd ; fjN ; j nfhzb ; Uej ;
Mz;L ekJ fy;Y}hpapd; epyj;jpw;F
ekJ css ; qf; spy; vdW ; k; epiwej
; pUfF ; k;
te;J fl;bl Ntiyfis ftdpj;J
ekJ ngUik kpf;f Kd;dhs; nrayh;
nfhz;l rk;gtq;fs;> fy;Y}hpapd;
mth;fSf;F ehk; Mw;Wk; ed;wpf;fld;
epWtdh;fis gw;wpa Fwpg;Gfs;>
mth;fis Role model -yhfg; gpd;gw;wp
fy;Y}hpapd; Kjy; nrayh; kw;Wk;
fyY
; }hpapd; tshr
; r
; pff
; hfg; gqf
; spgg
; Nj
nghUshsh; Mfpa ngUkf;fspd; rPhpa
gzpfs;> fy;Y}hpf;F tUif Ghpe;j vd;why; mJ kpifahfhJ. All hail Jamal
Mohamed College - Long live Jamal Mohamed
gpuKfh;fs;>Kf;fpa epfo;Tfs; Mfpad
College - let's love Jamal Mohamed College.
gw;wpa nra;jpfis mbf;fb Gs;sp
tpguq;fSld; gfph;e;J nfhs;Sk; vy;yhk; ty;y ,iwtd; ,g;ngU
gof;fk; ,th;fsplk; ,Ue;J te;jJ. kfdhiu jd;Dila Nerj;jpw;Fhpa
vg;nghOJk; fy;Y}hpapd; rpe;jidNa ey;ybahh;fspy; xUtuhf Vw;Wf;
mthplk; kpifNjhq; f papUe; j J. nfhz;L> Nkyhd Rth;f;fj;ij toq;fp
fyY ; }hpapd; gzpfs; VNjDk; nrdi ; d fpUig nra;thdhf (MkPd;).
muR mYtyqf ; spy; ,UfF ; Nkahdhy;
vd;dplk; njhptpAq;fs; ehd; cq;fis
mioj;Jr; nrd;W Kbj;Jf;
nfhLf;fpNwd; vd;w Mh;tk;
vgn; ghOJNk mthf ; splk; NkNyhq;fp
apUe;jJ. fhyk; jho;j;Jjy; vdg ; J
mth;fSf;F Kw;wpYk; gpbf;fhj
tp~akhFk.; jdD ; ila thof ; i
; fapy;

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Mw;wy;kpf;f MSik

Dr. A.M. KfkJ rpe;jh~h


Kd;dhs; Kjy;th;> Jiwj;jiyth;> tzpftpay;Jiw (jd;dpjp)
[khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up (jd;dhl;rp)> jpUr;rp – 620 020.

Gfoidj;Jk; ty;y ,iwtDf;Nf! tha;g;igg; ngWtjw;F fy;Y}up


njd;dfj;jpd; mypfh; gy;fiyf; epWtg;gl;lJ. fy;Y}up epWtg;gl;l 1951
fofk; vd;W fy;tpahsh;fshYk;> Mz;bypUe;J ,d;W tiu fle;j 67
nghJkf;fshYk; Nghw;wg;gLk; [khy; Mz;Lfspy;> gy;Jiwg; ghlq;fs;
KfkJ fy;Y}up kpfg;ngUk; fiy ,sq; f iy> KJfiy kw; W k;
kw; W k; mwptpay; epWtdkhf Muha;r;rpg; gl;lq;fs; Mz;fs; kw;Wk;
njd;dpe;jpahtpy; Fwpg;ghf jkpofj;jp ngz;fs; fy;tp ngwf;$ba
Ys;s midj;J jug;G kf;fSf;Fk; epWtdkhf gy;fiyf;fofq;fSf;F
cah;fy;tp toq;fp fy;tpg; gzpahw;wp epfuhf fy;tpg; gzpahw;wp tUfpwJ.
tUfpwJ. [khy; KfkJ fy;tp
fy;Y}upapd; gpukpf;fj;jf;f ,e;j
epWtdq;fs; ,UngUk; ts;sy;fs;>
tsh;r;rpapy; fy;Y}hpapd; eph;thfk;>
Njhy; Vw;Wkjpapy; jq;fSf;nfd jdp
Mrphpah; kw;Wk; Mrphpauy;yhj
Kj;jpiu gjpj;j tzpfg;ngUkf;fs;>
gzpahsh; f s; Kd; d hs; kw; W k;
,e; j paj; jpUehl; b d; Rje; j pug;
,d;dhs; khzth;fspd; gq;fspg;G
Nghuhl;lj;jpy; gq;nfLj;Jf; nfhz;l
,Uf;fpwJ. Mdhy;> ve;jf;fy;Y}hpf;Fk;
jpahfr; nrk;ky;fs; - `h[p M. [khy; ,yy ; hj jdpgn; gUk; rpwgG; xdW ; ss
; J.
KfkJ rh`pg; kw;Wk; [dhg; mJ [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hpapd;
N.M.fh[hkpahd; uhTj;jh; mth;fspd; eph;thfk; midtiuAk; mutizj;J
njhiy Nehf;Fg; ghh;itahy; Vio> tsh;r;rpg; ghijapy; mioj;Jr;
vspa> gpd;jq;fpa rKjha kw;Wk; nry;Yk; MSik epiwe;j
rpWghd; i k kf; f s; cah; f y; t p mUikahd eph;thfk;jhd;.

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fy;Y}hpapd; epWtdr; nrayh; kw;Wk; JizahfTk; > fhNuhl; b ahfTk;


jhshsh; [dhg; M.J. [khy; Ki`jPd; nrayg ; lb
; Uff
; pwhhf
; s.; fwW ; fn
; fhss
;
rh`pg; mth;fspypUe;J ,d;iwa Ntz;Lk; vd;w Mh;tk; ,Ue;jjhy;
nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; Kidth; A. K. jdJ je;ijaplj;jpypUe;J epiwa
fh[h e[PKj;jPd; rh`pg; mth;fs; tiu fw;Wf; nfhz;lhh;fs;. je;ijaplj;jp
midj;J eph;thfj;jpdUk; fy;Y}upapd; ypUe;J fw;Wf;nfhz;lNjhL> midj;J
tsh;r;rpf;fhf mUk;gzpahw;wp epfo;TfisAk; cs;thq;fpf; nfhs;Sk;
,Uf;fpwhh;fs;. ,th;fspy;> Kd;dhs; jd;ikahy;> fy;Y}hpapd; KO tuyhW
nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; `h[p mg;Jy; njhpe;jtuhfj; jpfo;e;jhh;fs;.
fG+h; r h`pg; mth; f s; fy; Y }hp
`h[p mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg;
njhlq;fg; gl;l ehspypUe;J mth;fspd;
mth; f s; 1973-k; Mz; b ypUe; J
,Wjp ehs; tiu fy;Y}hpapd; tsh;r;rp
nghUshsuhfTk;> 1989-k; Mz;L Kjy;
kw; W k; Nkk; g hl; b w; f hf mauhJ
2011-k; Mz;L tiu fy;Y}hpapd;
gzpahw;wpUf;fpwhh;fs;.
nrayh; kw; W k; jhshsuhfTk;
`h[p M.J.M.mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg; rpwg;ghfr; nrayhw;wpapUf;fpwhh;fs;.
mth;fs; mtuJ je;ij fy;Y}hp 2011-y; eph;thfg;gzp Xa;T ngw;w
epWtdr; nrayh; M.J.[khy; KifjPd; gpd;dUk; jkJ tho;ehs; KOtJk;
rh`pg; mth;fshy; MSikg; gapw;rp fy;Y}hpapd; eydpy; mf;fiwNahL
mspf;fg;gl;lth;fs;. 1951y; fy;Y}hp gzpahw;wpAs;shh;fs;. Xa;Tf;Fg; gpd;
Muk;gpf;fg;gl;l NghJ> muR mDkjp> Kidth; R. fhjh; Ki`jPd; mth;fs;
md;iwa nrd;idg; gy;fiyf;fof Kjy; t uhf ,Ue; j NghJk; > ehd;
,irT kw;Wk; xU fy;Y}hpia Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;jNghJk;> Kidth;
epWTtjw; F nra; a Ntz; b a S. KfkJ rhyp`; mth;fs; Kjy;tuhf

midj;Jr; nray;fisAk; epWtdr; ,Ue;jNghJk; nrd;id fy;Y}hpf;


nrayh; mth;fs; nrt;tNd nra;J fy;tp ,af;Feufj;jpYk;> jiyikr;
Kbj;jhh;fs;. gyKiw nrd;id> nrayfj;jpYk; fy;Y}hpf;fhf ngw
jpUr; r p gazk; > mikr; r h; f s; > Ntz;ba Mizfis tpiuthfg;
mjpfhhpfs;> gy;fiyf;fofj; ngWtjw;fhf jhNd Nehpy; nrd;W
JizNte;jh; cs;spl;l midtUld; Ntiyfis Kbj; J f; nfhLj; J
re;jpg;G - ,it midj;jpYk; mg;Jy; ,Uf;fpwhh;fs;.
fG+h; rh`pg; mth;fs; je;ijf;F cw;w

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fy;Y}hp fy;tp ,af;Feufj;jpYk;> ty;yth;.


jiyik nrayfj;jpYKs;s mYtyh; `h[p mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg;
-fs; midtUf;Fk; neLq;fhykhf mth; f s; fy; Y }hp eph; t hfj; j py;
,th;fs; mwpKfkhdth;fs;. fy;Y}hp gzpahw;wpa fhyj;jpy;> [khy; KfkJ
fy;tp ,af;Feh;fs;> cah;fy;tpr; fy;Y}hp gy iky;fw;fisf; fle;J
nrayhf ; s; ,thf
; s; kJ
P kpFej
; kjpgG
; k>; rhjidfs; epfo;j;jpAs;sJ. fy;Y}hp
khpahijAk; itj;jpUe;jhh;fs;. nts;sptpoh> nghd;tpoh kw;Wk;
itutpoh fz;lJ. fy;Y}hpapYs;s
tajpy; Kjpath; vd;gjw;fhf midj;Jj;JiwfSk; KJfiy kw;Wk;
kl; L kpd; w p ,th; f spd; vspik> Muha;r;rpj; Jiwfshf khw;wg;gl;ld.
fy;Y}hpapd; kPJs;s mf;fiw> fy;Y}hp Fwpg;ghf> fzpdpj;Jiw> Nkyhz;ikj;
Mrphpah;fs;> khzth;fs; eydpy; cs;s Jiw> gNah nlf;dhy[pj;Jiw kw;Wk;
mf;fiw ,tw;iwf; fUj;jpy; nfhz;L epA+l; u prd; labl; b f; ] ; > Ng~d;
,th;fSf;F cjtp nra;thh;fs;. nlf;dhy[p> N`hl;ly; NkNd[;nkd;l;
vy; y htw; w pw; F k; Nkyhf> ve; j f; Nghd;w Gjpa JiwfSk; Muk;gpf;fg;
fyY; }hpr; nrayUk>; fyY ; }hp Ntiyff ; hf gl;ld. fy;Y}hpapd; Mz;> ngz;
jiyikr; nrayfj;jpw;Fk;> ,af;Feh; ,UghyUk; gapyf;$ba tifapy;
mYtyfj;jpw;Fk; vj;jid fhiyapy; Mz;fSf;Fk;> khiyapy;
KiwahdhYk; te;J fhj;jpUe;J gzp ngz;fSf;Fk; cah;fy;tp gapYk;
Kbj;J nry;thh;fsh vd;why;> mJ tha;g;G toq;fg;gl;lJ. Kidth;
mhpJjhd;. ,th;fspd; Kfj;jpw;fhfNt
K. mg; J y; y h gh~h mth; f s;
gy;NtW fhhpaq;fs; vspjhf
Kjy;tuhfTk;> `h[p mg;Jy; fG+h;
Kbf;fg;gl;bUf;fpd;wd. ehd; fy;Y}hp
rh`pg; mth; f s; nrayuhfTk;
Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;jNghJ> mth;fNshL
,ize;J nray;gl;L fy;Y}hpapy;
nrd;W jiyikr; nrayfj;jpYk;>
tuyhw; w py; jpUg; G Kidahf
fy;Y}hpf; fy;tp ,af;Fefuj;jpYk;
ngz;fSf;F cah;fy;tp gapYk;
Mizfisg; ngw; W tuf; $ ba
tha;g;G ekJ fy;Y}hpapy;
tha;g;G vdf;Fk; fpilj;jJ. mNj
toq;fg;gl;lJ.
Nghy gyf ; iyff ; ofjj
; py>; JizNtej ; h;
kw;Wk; gjpthsh; cs;spl;l gpw [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hp
mYtyh;fsplk; nrd;W fy;Y}hpapd; ngz; f Sf; F ,e; j tha; g ; i g
eyDf; f hf fhhpak; Mw; W tjpy; toq;fhky; ,Ue;jpUe;jhy;

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Mapuf;fzf;fhd ngz;fs; cah;fy;tp Kidth; M. Nrf; KfkJ


gapYk; tha;g;ig ,oe;jpUg;ghh;fs;. mth;fs; Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;j NghJ>
,sq; f iy> KJfiyg; gl; l k; Mrphpah;fs; Nghuhl;lk; eilngw;wJ.
ngWtNjhL Kgy;ypfh gl;lk; ngWk; jkpof muR Mrphpah;fs; kPJ Ntiy
tha;g;Gk; Vw;gLj;jpdhh;fs;. eP f ; f k; cs; s pl; l fLikahd
eltbf;if vLf;f gzpj;jNghJ>
fy;Y}hp mfpy ,e;jpa mstpy;
Mrphpah; f Sf; F gzpg; g hJfhg; G
Ie;J el;rj;jpu jur;rhd;W> gpd;dh; 'A'
toq;fp Mrphpah;fspd; eyDf;F
fpNuL (3.6 CGPA) jur;rhd;W>
cWJizahf ,Ue;jhh;fs;.
jd;dhl;rpf; fy;Y}hp vd;W gy;NtW
mth;fspd; “We own the Staff and
jFjpfisAk; fy;Y}hp ngw;wJ ,th;
Students and they own the College” vd;w
nrayuhf ,Ue;j fhyj;jpy; jhd;.
thh;j;ijfs; vd;nwd;Wk; [khy;
fy;Y}hpapy; khzth;fspd;
fy; Y }hp Mrphpah; f s; kw; W k;
vz;zpf;if gj;jhapuj;ijj;
Mrpupauy;yhj gzpahsh;fs;
njhl;lJk;. fy;Y}hpf;F ntw;wpNky;
neQ;fq;fspy; ePq;fhJ
ntw;wpfs; Ftpe;jd.
,lk;ngw;wpUf;fpwJ.
`h[p mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg;
`h[p mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg;
mth; f s; fy; Y }hpapd; vy; y h
mth;fs; e.K.FLk;gj;Jld;> el;Gf;F
Kjy;th;fNshLk; ,ize;J
,yf;fzkhf> ey;Ywitg; Ngzp
gzpahw;wp ,Uf;fpwhh;fs;. Nguh.
te;jpUf;fpwhh;fs;. fy;Y}hpapd; Kjy;
KfkJ ,];khapy;> Kidth; C.
jiyth; N. M. fh[hkpahd;> Kjy;
eapdhh; KfkJ> Nguh.N.mg;Jy; rkJ>
nghUshsh; N. M. mgJy; rkJ>
Kidth; K.mg; J y; y h gh~h>
Kd;dhs; nrayh; `h[p NMK mg;Jy;
Kidth; M.Nrf; KfkJ
fhjh; rh`pg;> mth;fSld;> Kd;dhs;
MfpNahUld; fy;Y}hpia tsh;r;rpg;
nghUshsh; `h[p K. A. fyPy;
ghijapy; Kd;ndLj;J nrd;whh;fs;.
m`kJ rh`pg; mth;fSld; kpf
fy;Y}hp tshfk; KOtJk; epiwa
neUf; f khf ,Ue; J fy; Y }hpg;
fl;blq;fis vOg;gp khzth;fs;>
gzpahw;wpdhh;fs;. `h[p fyPy;
fy;tp gapy;tjw;fhd midj;J trjp
m`;kJ rh`pg; mth;fis Kjyhsp
tha;g;GfisAk; mspj;jhh;fs;.
vd;W nry;ykhf miog;ghh;fs;.
fy;Y}hp eph;thfj;jpy; Kf;fpakhd

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KbTfis vLf;Fk; NghJ> `h[p mlq;fpa nyl;lH xd;iw 24 kzp


fyPy; m`;kJ rh`pg; mth;fs; fG+h; Neuj; j pw; F s; Nfl; l hHfs; . ehd;
mz;zd; vg;gb nrhy;fpwhh;fNsh nrd;idapy; ,Ue;Njd; `h[p mg;Jy;
mg;gb nra;J nfhs;syhk; vd;W fg+H rh`pg; mtHfs; jpUr;rpapy;
nrhy;thh;fs;. fy;Y}hp eph;thfj;jpy; ,Ue;jhHfs;. md;iwa Kjy;tH
vLf;fg;gLk; midj;J KbTfSk; `h[p N~f; Kfk;kJ mtHfs; mjw;F
xUkdjhf vLf;fg;gLk; KbTfshfj; Njitahd fbjj;ij Vw;ghL nra;J>
jhd; ,Uf;Fk;. ,jw;F eph;thfj;jpy; fy;Y}up nrayH mtHfs;
,Uf;Fk; ,t;tpU FLk;gj;jpdUf;F ifnaOj; j pl; L > jpUr; r papypUe; J
kpilNa cs;s gu];gu ek;gpf;ifAk;> nrd;idf;F itif vf;];gpu]py;
el;Gk;> ey;YwTNk fhuzkhFk;. mtHfNs vLj;J te;jhHfs; ehd;
vOk;g+H uapy; epiyaj;jpy;
fk;gPukhd Njhw;wk;> ghhj;jTld;
mtHfsplj;jpy; ngw;Wf; nfhz;L
fz;zpaj;ijAk;> khpahijiaAk;
cupa Neuj; j py; mYtyfj; j py;
Vw;gLj;Jk; Kfk;> njspthd rpe;jid>
rkHgpj;J `[; gazk; Nkw;nfhs;s
jPh;f;fkhd KbT> epidthw;wy; vLj;j
Kbe;jJ. jhNd fbjj;ij vLj;J
fhhpaj;ij Kbg;gjpy; JzpT> Ntfk;>
te;jjw;F ehd; ed;wp nrhd;d NghJ
tpNtfk;> mNj Neuj;jpy; jd;dhy;
,ad;w msT gpwUf;F cjTk; “No. No. It is my duty”vd;W gjpy;
kdg;ghq;F ,itaidj;Jk; xUq;Nf nrhd;dhHfs;. ehd; `[; nry;tjw;F
ngw;w ngUkfdhh; `h[p mg;Jy; mtHfs; nra;j ,e;j cjtpia vd;
fG+h; rh`pg; mth;fs;. Mrphpah;fSf;F tho;ehspy; vd;dhy; kwf;f KbahJ.
fy;Y}hpr; nrayh; vd;w Kiwapy; NguhrpupaH N. mg;Jy; rkJ
rhpahd Neuj;jpy; gy cjtpfs; mtHfs; Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;jNghJ
nra;jpUf;fpwhh;fs;. mth;fsplk; cjtp fy;Y}up Mz;L kyupd; vbl;lH
ngw;w Mrphpah;fspy; ehDk; xUtd;. nghWg;igf; nfhLj;jhHfs;. mg;NghJ
2007-k; Mz;L ehd; `[; gazk; M.P. vdJ mDgtk; 12 Mz;Lfs;. rw;W
Nfhl;lhtpy; nry;tjw;F rpy jlq;fs; jaf;fj;NjhL nghWg;ig vw;Wf;
Vw;gl;ld. gazk; Gwg;gLtjw;F nfhz;L> kpFe;j ftdj;Jld; fy;Y}up
gj;Nj ehl;fs; jhd; ,Ue;jd. ehd; Mz;LkyUf;F Gjpagupkhzj;ij
gzk; $l fl;ltpy;iy. `[; mspj; J midtUk; ghuhl; L k;
fkpl;bapypUe;J vdJ gzp tpguk; tifapy; fy;Y}up jpwe;j Kjy; ehs;

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md;Nw Mz;L kyUk;> fhyz;lUk; tPuHfs; tiu mtHfSf;F


midtU f;F k; toq;fg;gl;lJ. neUf;fkhd; gupr;rak; cz;L.
Kjy; t H mtHfSk; > mg; N ghJ
`h[p mg;Jy; fg+H rh`pg;
Kjy;tH miwapypUe;j nrayH
mtHfs; vt;thW mtHfsJ je;ij
mg;Jy; fg+H rhfpg; mtHfSk; mspj;j
epWtdH nrayuplk; gapw;rp
Cf;fKk; ghuhl;Ljy;fSk;>
ngw;whHfNsh mNjNghy; jdJ
nkd;NkYk; nghWg;Gfis Vw;W
kfdhH `h[p [khy; Kfk;kJ>
rpwg;ghfr; nray;gLtjw;F vdf;F
,d;iwa nghUshsH mtHfSf;Fk;
cWJizahf ,Ue;jJ.
gapw;rp mspj;jpUf;fpwhHfs;.
xU Kiw Nguh. K. mg;Jy;yh ,d;iwf;F fy;Y}upapd; KO tuyhWk;
gh~h mtHfs; Kjy;tuhf KOikahf mwpe;j xUtH ,Uf;fpwhH
,Ue;jNghJ> `h[p mg;Jy; fg+H vd;W nrhd;dhy; mJ epr;rakhf
rh`pg;> Nguh. re;jhdk;> Nguh. rhyp`; ,d;iwa nghUshsuhfj;jhd; ,Uf;f
MfpNahUld; ,uz; L ehl; f s; KbAk; . mJ je; i japlkpUe; J
fPof;fiu ,uhkehjGuk;> xU jpUkz mtHfs; fw;Wf;nfhz;l ghlk;. kpFe;j
itgtj;jpy; fye;J nfhs;tjw;fhf fl;Lg;ghl;LDk;> ey;nyhOfj;JlDk;
ehDk; nrd;wpUe;Njd;. me;j ,uz;L jkJ je;ijaplk; gapw;rp
ehl; f spy; > gy; N tW Jiwfspy; ngw;wpUf;fpwhHfs;. mtHfs; Jizr;
mtHfSf;F ,Ue;j mwpthw;wiy nrayuhtjw;F Kd;G vj;jidNah
czHe;J nfhs;s Kbe;jJ. Fwpg;ghf> Kiwfs; fy;Y}upf;F te;jpUf;fpwhH
fpupf; n fl; gw; w pa nra; j pfis fs;. mikjpahf je;ijf;F cjtpahf
KOikahd epidthw;wYld; gioa cld; tUthHfs;. fy;Y}up E}yfj;jpy;
epfo;Tfisnay;yhk; gfpHe;J mkHthHfs;. fy;Y}up tpohf;fs;
nfhz;lhHfs;. jkpo;ehL fpupf;nfl; eilngWk;NghJ> fPNo vy;NyhUld;
mNrh~pNardpy; gy nghWg;Gfis $l;lj;jpy; mkHe;jpUg;ghHfs;. mJ
Vw;W> nl];l; fpupf;nfl;> xUehs; je;i jahupd; fl;L g;g hL kw;Wk;
fpupf;nfl; nrd;id Nrg;g hf;fk; fl;lis. ,d;W `h[p [khy; Kfk;kJ
ikjhdjj ; py; eilngww ; mDgtqf ; is mtHfs; Jizr; nrayuhf gpd;dH
gfpHe;jhHfs;. fth];fH> tp];tehj;> nghUshsuhfr; rpwg;ghf nray;
mkHehj;> ntq;rHf;fhH> nlz;Ly;fH> gLfpwhHfs; vd;W nrhd;dhy; me;j
mrhUjPd;> fq;Fyp> Njhdp Nghd;w ngUik mtHfs; je;ij `h[p

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mg;Jy; fg+H mtHfisNa rhUk;. epiyapYk; ,iwtDf;F ed;wp


nrYj;Jf; $batHfshf ,Ue;jhHfs;.
fy;Y}upapy; vt;thW MSik
mtHfsplj;jpy;> VjhtJ xU rpwg;igr;
rpwg;ghf ,Uj;jNjh mNjNghy;
mtHfs; FLk;gj;ijAk; rpwg;ghf nrhd;dhy;> mlf;fkhf “my;yh`;
MSik nra; j hHfs; . [khy; khypf;” vd;W gjpYiug;ghHfs;.
FLk;gj;jpy; midtuhYk; ,j;jifa ey;Ys;sk; gilj;j `h[p
kjpf; f j; j f; f tuhfj; jpfo; e ; j hHfs; . mg;Jy; fg+H rh`pg; mtHfs; [khy;
Ngud; Ngj;jpfsplj;jpy; kpFe;j md;G> Kfk;kJ fy;Y}upf;fhTk; ,e;jr;
ghrk;> Fwpg;ghf Ngj;jp `h[puh rKjhaj;jpw;fhfTk; nra;j midj;J
ghj;jpkhtpd; Nky; msTfle;j md;G. fy;tpg;gzpfisAk; NritfisAk;
“vq;f mk;kh” vd;W jhd; vy;yhk; ty;y ,iwtd; nghUe;jpf;
ghj;jpkhitr; nrhy;thHfs;. nfhs;thdhf! mtHfSf;F
ew;$ypia toq;Fthdhf! MkPd;.
,iwar; r k; kpf; f tuhfTk;
jpfo;e;jpUf;fpwhHfs;. vy;yh *****

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khkdpjh; M.J.M. ¶
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cyfj;jpy; Nfhlhd Nfhb kf;fs; ghf;fpakhff; fUJfpNwd;.


Njhd;wp tho;e;jpUe;jpUf;fpwhh;fs;. mUSs;sk; nfhz;l ts;sy;
mth;fspy; rpyUila ngah; kl;Lk; tzpfNkij> murpay; mwpQh;>
ts;sy; jd;ikahy; ew;Fzj;jpdhy; nghUspay; epGzh;> fy;tp tsh;j;j
ew;nraypdhy; tuyhw;wpy; kf;fs; nrk;kyhfpa ts;sy; ngUe;jifapd;
kdjpy; epiyahd ,lj;ijg; ngWk;. thhprhd `h[p [dhg; M.J.M. mg;Jy;
,j;jifa epiyahd ,lj;ijg; fG+h; rh`pg; mth;fisg; gw;wp
ngw;wth;fspy; xUth; jhd; epidf;Fk; NjhWk; neQ;rnky;yhk;
,f;fy;Y}hpapd; Kd;dhs; nrayh; ,dpj;J epw;Fk;.
kw;Wk; jhshsh; `h[p [dhg;. M.J.M. ,tUila ,sikf; fhyjj ; pypUeJ
;
mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg; mth;fs;. ,Wjp %r;R cs;stiu ,e;j fy;Y}hpf;
,g;Gfo;kpF [khy;KfkJ fy;Y}hpia -fhf jd; je;ijahUld; ,ize;J
cUthf;fpatu;fs; ,UngUk; tss ; y; mUk;ghLgl;lth;. fy;Y}hpapYs;s
ngUej ; iffshd fh[hkpahd; uhTj;jh; midj;ijAk; mwpe;jth;. ,sikapy;
kwW; k; [khyK
; fkJ rhfpGk; Mthhf ; s.; jd; je;ij kw;Wk; ghl;ldhiug;
`h[p [khy; KfkJ uhTj;jhpd; Nghd;W midj;Jj; JiwfspYk;
NguDk; fy;Y}upapd; Kjy; nrayhs - Mo;e;j mwpT ngw;Wj; jpfo;e;jth;.
uhfpa> [dhg; M.J. [khy; KifjPd; vdNt jhd; fyY ; }hpapd; nghUshsuhf
rh`pg; mth;fspd; kfdhUkhd 17 Mz;Lfs; (1973-1989) jhshsh;
fy;Y}hpapd; Kd;dhs; nrayh; kw;Wk; kw;Wk; nrayhsuhf 23 Mz;Lfs;
jhshsh; M.J.M. mg;Jy; fG+h; rhfpg; (1989-2011) vdf; fy;Y}hp Ml;rpkd;wf;
mth;fisg; gw;wp vd; neQ;rpy; ePq;fh FOtpduhy; Njh;T nra;ag;gl;L
,lk;ngw;w epidTfs; rpytw;iwg; rpwg; g hd Kiwapy; gzpahw; w p
gw;wp gjpT nra;tij cahpa fy; Y }hpapd; Gfio cr; r hzpf;

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nfhk;Ngw;w rpwe;j fy;Y}hp vd;W cyf [dhg; [khy; KfkJ kfdhUk;


muq;fpy; giwrhw;w my;Yk; gfYk; kfSkhfpa ,d;[pdpah; J.K[pg;
mUk;ghLgl;lth;. cyf muq;fpy; uFkhd; kw;Wk; J.ghj;jpkhTk; vd;
fy;Y}hpapd; ntw;wpf; nfhbia fhybiaNa njhlb ; yhfg; gadg ; Ljj ; p
midth; cs;sj;jpYk; el;lth;. tsh;e;jth;fs;> mth;fNshL
rPkhd; tPl;by; gpwe;jth;> nry;tr; NgRtjpNy> koiyr; nrhy;
nropg; g py; tsh; e ; j th; . Mdhy; Nfl;gjpNy vd;Dila KO
vspikia kl;LNk jd; tho;thf Neuj;ijAk; nrytpLNtd; vd;ghh;.
,izj;Jf; nfhz;lth;. nfhz;l ahUf;fhtJ mth; cjtp nra;Ak;
nfhs;ifapy; cWjpahf epw;gth;. NghJ mjw;Fg; gfukhf cjtpiag;
jd;Dila Mw;wyhy; cauj;ijj; ngw;wth; nra;j cjtpf;F ed;wp $w
njhl;lth;. mLj;jth; mre;JNghFk; Kw;gLk;nghnjy;yhk; mij Vw;f
mstpw;F trjpapUe;Jk;> mstw;w kWjJ; “vyy; hk; myy ; h`; khypf”; vdW;
mjpfhuk; jdf;fpUe;Jk; xUNghJk; nrhy;yp jd;dlf;fj;NjhL tho;e;j
Mlk;gukhf thohjth;. gjtp vDk; gz;ghsh;.
mupaiz VwpaNghJk; Muthuk; jkpofj;jpy; ,aw;ifr; rPw;wk;
nra; a hjth; . Kd; N dhhplkpUe; J g; Vw;gl;lNghJ fy;Y}hp rhh;ghf epjp
ngw;w gzpTk;> NgRtjpy; fzpTk;> jpul; b mg; N ghija khz; G kpF
nrayhw;Wtjpy; JzpTk; nfhz;l Kjyikr;rh; n[.n[ayypjh mk;ik -
,th; ew;Fzq;fspd; mhpa ahhplk; jhAs;sk; nfhz;L 4 yl;rk;
ghJfhg;Gg; ngl;lfkhf tho;e;jhh;. &ghia epjpahff; nfhLj;j ts;sy;
tpLjpapNyh> fyY ; }hpapNyh elfF ; k; ngUe;jif.
tpohtpwF
; tUif GhpAk; Nghnjyy ; hk; fy;Y}hpg; Nguhrphpah;fs; Nghuhl;lk;
Gjpajhf Ntiyf;Fr; Nrh;e;j Nguhrphp eljj; paNghJ jkpof muR midtiuAk;
-auhf ,Ue;jhYk; rhp gytUlk; NtiyapypUe;J ePf;fptpLq;fs; vd
gzpahwW ; k; Nguhrphpauhf ,Uej ; hYk; Mizapll ; NghJ Cjpak; NtzL ; kh-
rhp “vd;d Professor vg;gb ,Uf;fPq;f” dhy; murhq;fk; toq;fyhk; Mdhy;
vd;W ,dpikahf eyk; tprhhpj;Jg; fy;Y}hpapy; gzpGhpAk; Nguhrphpah;fs;
Ngrf;$bath;. ,tUila md;ghd vdD; ila Copahf ; s.; vdNt mthf ; is
mZFKiwia ghh;j;J tPl;by; vg;gb ehd; NtiyapypUe;J ePf;fkhl;Nld;
rhh; ,Ugg; hPf
; s?; vdW
; ehd; Nfll
; NghJ vdf;$wp jkpofj;jpYs;s midj;Jf;
vd; Nguf;Foe;ijfspy; Fwpg;ghf fy;Y}hpg; Nguhrphpah;fspd; ghJfhg; -
Kd;dhs; Jiz nrayhsUk; kw;Wk; gpw;Fj; jd; nray;ghl;bd; topahf
,e;ehs; nghUshsUk; Mfpa `h[p mwpTiu $wp Nguhrphpah;fspd;

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ghJfhtyuhfj; jpfo;e;jth;. gh~h kw;Wk; `h[p Dr. M. N~f; KfkJ


rhjp> rka NtWghL ,d;wp vy;Nyh MfpNahh;fSila fhyj;jpy; MNyhr
-iuAk; xNu khjphpahfg; ghh;f;fpd;w -idfs; Vw;W Gjpa fl;blq;fs; kw;Wk;
ngUq; F zj; i jf; nfhz; b Ue; j Indoor Stadium, Mz; f s; Raepjpg;
fhuzj;jpdhy; vy;yh rkaj;jpduhYk; ghlgg ; phpTfs; njhlqf ; gg; ll
; d. fyY ; }hp
kjpf;fg;gl;l ngUkfdhh; Mthh;. tuyhw;wpy; jpUg;GKidahf ngz;fs;
md;igg; ghh;j;Njd;> fz;bg;igg; Kd;Ndw;wj;jpy; ftdk; nrYj;jpa
ghh;j;Njd;> fdpitg; ghh;j;Njd; NkYk; ,th; ngz;fSf;nfd;W khiy Neuf;
mth; vjhh;j;j czh;NthL ,Ug;gij fy;Y}hpiaAk; mth;fs; Mz;fisg;
-Ak; vd;dhy; mwpa Kbe;jJ. mjw;F Nghd; W jq; f pg; g apy jdptpLjp
xU epfoi ; tg; gjpT nraj ; hy; rpwgg; hf trjpiaAk; Vw;gLj;jpdhh;. ,g;gb
,Uf;Fk;. ehDk; Kd;dhs; Kjy;th; fyY; }hp tshr;r;papy; jk; KdN ; dhhf ; isg;
Kidth; K.mgJ ; yy; h gh~h mthf ; Sk; Nghd; W jd; i d mh; g ; g zpj; J f;
fPof;fiuapy; eilngw;w xU jpUkz nfhz;L tuyhw;wpy; ePq;fh ,lk;
epfo; r ; r pf; F r; nrd; w pUe; j NghJ gpbjj; hh.; ,jj ; ifag; nghpNahuhy;
K. mg;Jy;yh gh~h mth;fs; ,thplk; tsh;j;njLf;fg;gl;l ,f;fy;Y}hp ,d;W
cq;fSf;F ,ir gpbf;Fkh? vd;W jioj;Jf; fpisj;Jg; G+j;Jf; fha;j;Jf;
Nfl;lhh; clNd mjw;F mth;. fdpe;J FYqf ; pg; gyy ; hapuff ; zff ; hd
“ky;ypifNa ky;ypifNa khiyapLk; khzt> khztpfspd; tho;f;ifj;
kd;dtd; ahh; nrhy;Y?” vd;w xU juj;ij cah;j;Jtjw;F gad;gLk;
rpdpkh ghl;bd; thpfis Kfkyh;r;rp - fy;Y}hpahf cah;e;J epw;fpwJ.
NahL $wpdhh;. ,j;jifa nefpo;r;rp - ,g; N gh; ngw; w ngUkfdhh;
ahd jUzq;fis vd;dhy; kwf;f fy;Y}hpapy; vdf;F gy gzpfis
,ayhJ. mtiug; gw;wp epidf;Fk; nfhLjj ; pUej; hYk.; mjd; njhlhr
; r
; pahf
Nghnjy;yhk; neQ;rk; kfpOk;. eh ngz;fs; tpLjpf;F vd;id Jiz
,dpf;Fk;. fz;fs; gdpf;Fk;. fhg;ghsuhf epakpj;J me;j miwapy;
rpWtajpypUeJ ; jk; KdN ; dhhf; isg; vd;id mkur;nra;J vdf;F vd;d
Nghd;W fy;tp> fyhr;rhuhk;> gz;ghL jUfpwPh;fs; vdf; Nfl;lNghJ xU
vd;W cah;e;j ,yl;rpaj;ij Mokhf fzk; ehd; jpifj;Jg; NghNdd;. gpwF
jd; kdjpy; nfhzb ; Uej
; fhuzjj ; pdhy; “7UP” thq;fp tur;nra;J mq;F tUif

fy;Y}hpapd; tsh;r;rpapy; jk;ik Ghpe;j midtUf;Fk; nfhLj;Njd;.


KOtJkhf <LgLj;jpf; nfhz;lhh;. xU rpg; mUe;jptpl;L mth;fSk;
tpisT! Kd;dhs; Kjy;th;fshd Kd;dhs; Kjy;tUkhfpa `h[p Dr.M.
[dhg; N. mg;Jy; rkJ> Dr. K. mg;Jy;yh N~f; KfkJ mth;fSk; vd;id

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tho;j;jp JM nra;J nrd;w epfo;T vd;whYk; mtUila rpwg;ghd


vd; kdjpy; ePq;fh ,lk; gpbj;jJ. gzpiaj; njhlu mtUila
mjd; njhlh;r;rpahf fy;Y}upapd; kfdhuhfpa `h[p [dhg; M.J. [khy;
JizKjy;tuhfTk; gpwF Kjy;tuhf KfkJ mth;fs; Jizr;nrayuhf
-Tk; rpwg;ghd Kiwapy; gzpahw;w Njh;Tnra;ag;gl;L rpwg;ghf
vd;idj; Njh;T nra;tjw;F kpf gzpahw;wp (19.12.2017) Njjp md;W
Kf;fpa gq;F tfpj;jth;. nghUshsuhf gjtp cah;T ngw;W
,th; nry;tj;jpy; jpisj;jpUe;Jk; nray;gl;L tUfpwhh;. mNj rkaj;jpy;
gy Ntiyfspy; jd;id ,izj;jp- [khy; KfkJ rh`pgpd; cs;sk;
Ue;Jk; njhOk; Neuk; te;Jtpl;lhy; fth;e;j ez;guhfj; jpfo;e;j [dhg;
midj;ijAk; epWj;jpitj;J tpl;L fh[hkpahd; uhTjj ; hpd; topjN
; jhdw; yhd
njhof;$ba cah;e;j gz;igf; fyY; }hpapd; tsh;r;rpapy; KOtJkhf
nfhz;lth;. xUth; gz;ghL> ciog;G> jd;id <LgLj;jpf; nfhz;bUf;Fk;
Neh;ik Nghd;wtw;wpy; rpwg;ghf nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; Dr. A.K. fh[h
,Ug;gjw;Fj; njhOif xU e[PKjPd; mth;fSld; ,ize;J
,d;wpaikahf; fhuzkhf mikfpwJ rpwg;ghfg; gzpahw;wp tUfpwhh;fs;.
vd;gjw;F ,th; vLj;Jf;fhl;lhf ,g;gzpj; njhlu vy;yhk; ty;y
jpfo;e;jth;. ,iwtd; ,thf ; SfF ; mUsG ; hpthdhf!
nraw;fhpa rhjidfisg; Ghpe;J
vy;NyhUila cs;sq;fspYk; ePq;fh
,lkg; pbjj
; ,kk
; hkdpjh; ,dW
; ,yi
; y

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Tel.No. : 2331135 Fax : 0431 - 2331435


2331235 P.B. No. : 808

JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE


(AUTONOMOUS)
(Affiliated to Bharathidasan University and
Accredited at A Grade by NAAC - CGPA 3.6 out of 4.0)
No.7, RACE COURSE ROAD, KHAJANAGAR, TIRUCHIRAPPALLI - 620 020,
TAMILNADU, INDIA
Website : www.jmc.edu E-mail : princi@jmc.edu / jmcprinci@rediffmail.com

19.04.2010
Date :____________

To

Registry of Societies
10 Kallang Road
ICA Building #06-00
Singapore 208718

Dear Sir/Madam,

LETTER OF APPROVAL AND AUTHORISATION FOR FORMATION OF ‘JAMAL


MOHAMED COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE CHAPTER)’

We hereby notify our official Consent and Approval for the Formation of JAMAL
MOHAMED COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE CHAPTER) and we
hereby authorise and permit for the use of the above name, its address wherever
necessary in order to form the above-named Society in Singapore.

We request your esteemed office tokindly accept this Letter of Approval and
Authorisation in order to register the JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE ALUMNI
ASSOCIATION (SINGAPORE CHAPTER).

Thank you,

Yours faithfully,

Dr. M. SHEIK MOHAMED Hajee.M.J.M. ABDUL GAFOOR


Principal PRINCIPAL Secretary & Correspondent
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE SECRETARY
(AUTONOMOUS) JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620 020. (AUTONOMOUS)
TIRUCHIRAPPALLI-620 020.

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Hajee M. J. M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB


The Legend who always said “ALLAH MALIK”

HajeeDr. M. MOHIADEEN ABDUL KADER


M.Com., CA (Singapore), FCA, ACCA (UK), CPA (Australia), ATP, FAIA (UK), Ph.D.,
Public Accountant & Chartered Accountant of Singapore
President, Jamal Mohamed College Alumni Association (Singapore Chapter)

I studied Bachelor Degree of immediately draft the Letter and


Commerce in Jamal Mohamed College extended his helping hands on the spot to
during the period 1982-85. “JAMAL” is commence the necessary formalities to
our Pride.We wanted to register JMC register our Singapore Chapter.
Alumni Association (Singapore Chapter).
With the Grace of Almighty Allah
On 19 April 2010, I approached my
coupled with the Blessings of our Beloved
Godfather, Mentor and Philosopher, Late
Gafoor Sahib, Singapore Chapter was
Hajee M. J. M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB,
officially registered on 22 November
the then Correspondent & Secretary of
2010. Today, our Singapore Chapter has
our Alma Mater, for necessary
conducted about 80 events in the past 8
assistance, advice and guidance to
years, thanks to our Late Gafoor Sahib for
register the Singapore Chapter.
the seeds that he planted in Singapore.
The Singapore Registry of Societies Please visit www.jmcalumni.org.sg for
requested for a Letter of Approval and the list of events conducted by our
Authorisation from Jamal Mohamed Singapore Chapter. He visited Singapore
College notifying its Official Consent for along with the College delegation to
the Formation of the Singapore Chapter. attend the Diamond Jubilee Celebration
Our Beloved Former Secretary, Late of our College (Jamal Mohamed College)
Hajee M. J. M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib, cum the first anniversary Celebrations of
immediately instructed my Professor, Dr. the Singapore Chapter which was held on
M. Sheik Mohamed, the then Principal, to 02.05.2011 at Singapore. The function

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was attended by elite people of Singapore rare distinction of serving the College
like SINDA-CEO Mr. Rajasekar, the great during prestigious times like the Silver
philanthropist Hajee. S.M.Abdul Jaleel Jubilee, Golden Jubilee and the Diamond
(PBM) Chairman of MES Group of Jubilee. He also started the women section
Companies, Advocate R. Kalamohan, in 1999.
Public Accountant Mr. R. Narayana Mohan
With abundant love and affection, he
and a galaxy of other invitees of Singapore.
used to call me Abdul Kader, yu are my
The meeting was well attended by all
Son”!. What a great Privilege he showered
Jamalians of Singapore and Hajee Gafoor
on me? His unconditional love is matchless
Sahib was a Guest of Honour. We recalled
and ineffable. Whenever weappreciated his
his services to Jamal Mohamed College for
contributions and achievements, he always
the past 62 years (1949-2011) and was
replied by saying ALLAH MALIK. He was a
awarded the distinguished educationist
symbol of simplicity, sincerity, honesty and
award in recognition of his great and
integrity. He led a very simple life. He is
commendable services to our almamater-
now living in the hearts of many people
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy.
around the World including Jamalians,
Beloved Gafoor Sahib served as the Non-Jamalians and many Well-Wishers
Treasurer of JMC from 1972-1989 and as regardless of caste, creed, race or religion.
the Secretary and Correspondent from
His noble services will be ever
1989-2011, for a period of 22 years. During
remenbered. May ALLAH bless his
his Secretaryship, many distinguished
departed soul to rest in Jannathul
Courses like M.C.A., M.B.A., B.Ed., Hotel
Firdouse. Aameen.
Management Nutrition and Dietetics were
introduced in addition to commendable
infrastructural development. He had the

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M. JAMALUDEEN
S/o Abdul Gafoor sahib

It gives me great pleasure to know that a souvenir is being brought out by my elder
brother Jamal Mohamed in memory of my revered father Hajee Abdul Gafoor sahib. He
was a very sincere and hardworking and was instrumental in developing Jamal
mohamed college trichy and other educational institutions in the campus. He was
connected with all our family trust in madras. He was very loving and attached to all family
members and one of the tallest leaders of jamal family. He earned a big reputation and
fame because of his honesty.

I wish all the best for the smooth release of the souvenir and thank all the
contributors for its success.

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fyq;fiu tpsf;fhd f/g+H rh`pg;....!

gP.mg;Jy;fhjh;
[khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up Kd;dhs; khzth;fs; rq;fk;
nrd;id fpis

"Njhd;wpw; GfnohL Njhd;Wf m/jpyhH mg;Jy; f/g+H rh`pg;...!


Njhd;wypw; Njhd;whik ed;W"
vspik ,tuJ ,ay;ghf ,Ue;jJ...
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topfhl;b ,d;iwf;Fk; vd;iwf;Fk; Gfo; taJ gjtp vDk; tpj;jpahrk; ghuhJ gofpa
kpf;fNjhH fyq;fiu tpsf;fha; caHe;J f/g+H rh`pg; mtHfis vd; kdnkDk;
epw;gtH [dhg; M.J.M. mg;Jy; f/g+H rh`pg; rpk;khrdj;jpypUe;J vd;iwf;Fk; ahUk;
mtHfs;...! ,wf;fptpl KbahJ.... fhuzk; : mtH
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fy;Y}upapd; epWtdH [dhg; [khy;K`k;kJ gbf;Fk; [khypd; ngUk; epHthfg; nghWg;gpy;
mtHfspd; Nguuha; my;yh`; ,tiu gpwf;f ,Ue;jhYk; vd;Dila thfd Xl;Leuplk; $l
itj;jhYk; cs;sj;jstpy; ,tiu my;yh`; md;ghfg;gofp mtiu 'mikr;rH VOkiy'
,tuJ vspik -gz;ghL- goFk; jd;ik- vd mofhf miof;Fk; ghzpia vd;dhy;
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,tuJ Njhww ; jj
; pwF
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gpd;gw;w Ntz;baJ. ehd; Vw;fdNt
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Ntfk;...! ,itfspd; fyitjhd; [dhg;
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rkaq;fspy; cldpUe;J. mwpe;jpUf;fpNwd;.... mtuJ topfhl;ly; mtuJ goFk;


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Xl;LeH mikahj Neuq;fspy; -- flik kw;Wk; ,d;Dk; ek;kpy; njhlul;Lk;....
Neue;jtwhik Mfpaitfis kdjpy; Ve;jp [khypad;fshfpa ehKk; caHNthk;....
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gazpj;jijf; fz;Lk; tpae;jpUf;fpNwd;....
fz; z pakpF f/g+H rh`pgpd;
fy;Y}upf; fy;tp epHthfj;ij jpwk;gl rhjidfs; ekf;nfy;yhk; Nghjidfs;...
elj;jp [khiy caHj;jp [khypad;fisAk; ey;ytUk; ty;ytUkhd mtiu ,d;Dk;
mtutHfs; tho;f;ifapy; rpwe;J cau Gfo;e;J nfhz;Nl ,Uf;fyhk;....
cioj;jtuhd ,tH> xU rpwe;j tpisahl;L
,Ug;gpDk;....
tPuH vd;gJ Fwpg;gpl;Lg; ghuhl;Ljw;Fupa
xd;whFk;. fpupf;nfl;by; rpwe;j epGzj;Jtk; mtiuAk; mtuJ NritiaAk; XH
ngw;w ,tH nrd;id fpupf;nfl; fpsg; TNCA ftpijahf;fpl Kaw;rpf;fpNwd;.....
nghWg;gpYk; ,Ue;jpUf;fpwhH.... fhy;ge;jhl;lj; khrw;w cs;sk; nfhz;l kd;dtNu...
-jpYk; rpwe;j Kj;jpiu gjpj;j f/g+H rh`pg; khwhj gz;Gf;F nrhe;jf;fhuNu....
,e;jf; fhuzq;fspdhy; vOgJ tajpYk; 45 kq;fyr; nrhy; nrhy;Yk; kdk; nfhz;ltNu...
taJf;fhuH Nghy tpWtpWg;ghf ele;jtH kupahijapd; khz;G fw;wtNu......
vd;gjw;F ehNd rhl;rp....! mtNuhL cld; Xa;tpd;wp cioj;j cj;jkNu....
nrd;W mtH Ntfj;jpw;F elf;f Kbahky; ciog;NghH cyif caHj;jpatNu....
gpd; jq;fp ,Uf;fpNwd;.... vijAk; jhq;Fk; ,jaNk....
mirah md;gpd; milahsNk....
Rj;jkhd Njhw;wk; - vspik - ghuhl;l FLk;g cwtpw;NfhH gy;fiyf;fofNk...
Ntz;ba mZFKiw - juk; gpupj;Jg; ,sikj;Njhw;wk; khwh khzpf;fNk....
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,iwtopghL Mfpatw;why; fy;Y}upia tho;f ck;Gfo;...tho;f... tho;f....!
cr;rj;Jf;F nfhz;L nrd;w M.J.M. mg;Jy;
f/g+H rh`pg; mtHfs; kiwe;jhYk; -gP.mg;Jy; fhjH
kiwahky; [d; d j; J y; /gpHnjs]pd;
mofhd kyHj; Njhl;lq;fspypUe;J ek;ik
vy;yhk; epHtfpj;Jf; nfhz;bUg;gjhfNt ehd;
,d;Dk; czHfpNwd;....

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jpUr;rp – 620 020.

xU ey;y kdpjdpd; tho;f;ifapy; Mz;L khztdhfr; Nrh;e;jNghJ


rpwe;j gFjp mtdJ rpwpa> Fwpg;Gfs; fy;tpapYk; fy;Y}hp tsh;r;rpapYk; vd;
,y;yhj epidtpy; epiwe;jpUf;Fk; rpe; j idapy; Rod; W nfhz; N l
,dpikAk;> md;Gk; mDgtq;fSk; ,Uf;Fk;. mg;NghNj vij jpl;lkpl;L
epiwe;j nray;ghLfs; jhd;. vg;NghJ nray;gLj;jyhk; vd;fpw
jpUr; r puhg; g s; s p khtl; l j; j pd; ce;JjYk; ,Ue;J nfhz;Nl
filf;Nfhb fpuhkkhd ,sq;fhf;- ,Ue;jpUf;fpd;Nwd;.
Fwpr;rpapy; 1942k; Mz;L gpwe;j ehd; 1962 Kjy; 1968 tiu khztdhf
gs;spg; gbg;ig muRg; gs;spfspy; ,Ue;J 1969k; Mz;L ,aw;gpay;
Kbj;j gpd; cah; fy;tp ngw Jiwapy; Nguhrphpadhfg; gzpapy;
Mu;tj;Jld; Vq;fp ,Ue;Njd;. gy mkh; j ; j g; g l; N ld; 2001k; Mz; L
vjph;ghh;g;GfSld; ,Ue;j vdf;F gzp%g;Gg; ngw;w 32Mz;Lfshf vdJ
,iwtdpd; jdpgn ; gUk; fUizapdhy; gapw;r;rpg; gl;liwahf [khy; KfkJ
,U ngUk; tzpf ts;sy;fshd fy;Y}hp vdf;Fg; gadspj;jJ. gy;NtW
`h[p [dhg; M.J.[khy; KfkJ rhfpg; mDgtq;fisg; ngw;W vdJ Rfkhd
kw;Wk; [dhg;. N. M. fh[hkpahd; epidTfs; vdJ tho;ehs; Ngwhff;
,uhTj;jh; mth;fspd; rpe;jidapy;> fUfJfpNwd.; vdfF ; milahsji; jAk;
fy;tpr;Nritapy; cUthd Gdpj Kfthpiaf; nfhLj;jJ ,f;fy;Y}hp
kz;zpy; mike;Js;s [khy; KfkJ jhd; vd;gij kpf ed;wpAld; vd;Wk;
fy;Y}hp milf;fyk; je;jJ. epidT $WfpNwd;. Xa;T ngw;W 18
njd; d fj; j pd; mypfh; vdg; Mz;Lfs; nrd;w gpd;Dk;> jpdKk; vd;
Nghw;wg;gl;l ek; fy;Y}hpapy; 1962k; fdTfspy; ek; fy;Y}hpapd;
tshfq;fSk; tFg;giwfSNk.

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Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

,d;Wk; gy ehs; fdTfspy; ,lk; ngw;Wg; gbg;gbahf cah;e;J


rhf;gP]; cld; tFg;giwf;Fr; nry;tJ nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsuhf cah;e;jhh;.
NghyNt ,Uf;Fk;. vd;d nra;tJ? mtuJ fhyf; f l; l j; j py; fy; Y }hp
ehb euk;Gfspy; CwpaJ jhNd? eph;thfj;jpy; gy khw;wq;fSk;> ngUk;
vdJ gzpehlf; spy; gy cdd ; jkhd Kd;Ndw;wq;fSk; tphpthf;fq;fSk;>
Kjy; t h; f SlDk; > Ml; r pkd; w j; Gjpa Gjpa JiwfSk; cWthfpd.
jiyth; f SlDk; > Jiwj; j iyth; - $lNt gy eph;thfr; rpf;fy;fSk;
fSlDk;> gy Nguhrphpag; mitfisj; jPh;f;Fk; gzpfSk;
ngUkf;fSld; ,ize;J gzpahw;Wk; mth;fSf;F Vw;gl;ld. me;j
tha;g;Gfisg; ngw;wpUe;Njd;. fhyf;fl;lj;jpy; Kjy;tuhf ,Ue;j
mthf; spy; vdi
; dg; nghpJk; fthe ; j
; th.; fhyQ;nrd;w Nguhrphpah; Kidth;
ekJ fy;Y}hpapd; nrayh; kw;Wk; eapdhh; KfkJ mth;fSk; kw;Wk;
jhshsuhf ,Ue; J jd; d ykw; w %j;j Nguhrphpah;fSk; ,ize;J fhy
Nritg; ngUkfdhh;. Ngud;G nfhz;l> tsh;r;rp kw;Wk; Vw;gl;l Kuz;ghLfis
vd;Wk; epidtpy; thOk; `h[p [dhg; ePf;fTk; ghLgl;ldh;.
M.J.M.mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg; Mthh;. xUtiu ed;F mwpe;J nfhs;s
mth;fsJ Ngud;G> Njhoik> vd;kPJk; Ntz;Lkhapd; mtUld; nra;Ak;
fy;Y}hpapd;ghYk; mth; nfhz;l gazq;fs; cjtpahf ,Uf;Fk; vd;w
<LghLk; vd; MAs; KOf;f kwf;f $w;Wg;gb mtUld; Kd;dhs; Kjy;th;
KbahjJ. Nguhrphpah; N. mg;Jy; rkJ> ehd;
1965k; Mz;L Kjy; fy;Y}hpapd; Mfpa %tUk; ,];yhkpa tsh;r;rp
vy;yh tpohf;fspYk; mtuJ tq;fpapd; i`juhghj; mYtyfk;
je;ijahNuhL fye;J nfhs;thh;. nrd;W te;Njhk;. me;j gazk;> kpfTk;
mgN; ghnjyy ; hk; mtUfF ; j; Jizahf rpf;fdkhfTk; mjpf nrytpy;yhky;
vd; i d epakpg; g hh; fy; Y }hpapy; mtuJ cwtpdh; ,y;yj;jpNyNa jq;fp
Kd;dhs; Kjy;th; mg;NghNj vdJ epiwthf mike;jJ. mtuJ
md;Gr; rNfhjuuhf ,Ue;J vd;idAk; vspikAk;> ,dpikahd czh;Tk;
vdJ gz;G eyd;fisAk; ed;F mike;jjhf ,Ue;jJ.
mwpe;J ,Ue;jhh;. mg;NghjpypUe;J vd; gyKiw nrd;idf;F fy;Y}hp
vz; z j; i jf; fth; e ; j th; . fhyg; mYty; fhuzkhf nry;y Ntz;b
Nghf;fpy; fy;Y}hp Ml;rp kd;wf;FOtpy; ,Ue;Njd;. vd;id md;NghL cgrhpj;J

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Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

mtuJ ,y;yj;jpNyNa jq;f cWjp nra;jy;> fy;Y}hp Mbl;Nlhhpak;


itj;J czT ghpkhhpa md;ig rP u ikj; j y; > tshfj; j py; jFe; j
vt;thW ehd; kwf;f KbAk;. ,lq;fspy; jhh; rhiy mikj;jy;>
ehd; nrd;id tl godp tp[ah Gjpjhf rhiyfspy; kuk; eLjy;>
kUj;Jtkidapd; ,ja mWitr; gioa fl;blq;fisr; rPuikj;Jg;
rpfpr;irf;fhf mDkjp ngw;wpUe;j guhkhpj;jy;> Gjpa fl;blq;fs; fl;Ljy;>
NghJ> Rkhh; 20 ehl;fs; jpdKk; fhiy> gs; s pthry; rP u ikg; G kw; W k;
mtuJ nguk;G+h; ,y;yj;jpypUe;J tl tphpthf;fk; nra;jy;> khzth; gz;lf
godp tiu te;J vd;idg; ngw;w rhiy guhkhpg;G Mfpa midj;Jg;
je;ijiag; Nghy; ftdpj;J te;jij nghWg;Gfis Vw;W jpwikAld;
vz;zp ,d;Wk; fz;zPh; gdpf;fpNwd;. nray;gLj;Jjy;. fy;Y}hp tshf
vdJ FLk; g j; j py; ele; j tphpthf;fk; nra;a VJthf
vq;fSf;F Vw;gl;l gpd;diltpy; fy;Y}hpapd; ngaupy; GJf;Nfhl;il
ehDk; vdJ JiztpAk; ngUk; kdr; NuhL> tPuk;gl;b fpuhkj;jpy; Rkhh; 27
rpijtpy; ,Ue;jNghJ> mbf;fb vd; Vf;fh; epyk; thq;fpaJ. Mfpa
,y;yj;jpy; te;J vdf;Fk; vd; midj;J gzpfspYk; vdf;F jFe;j
FLk;gj;jhUf;Fk; mth; nra;j MWjy; xj;Jiog;Gk;> mDkjpAk;> MNyhrid
vq;fSf;F tho;tpy; ek;gpf;ifA+l;baJ fisAk; mt;tg;NghJ toq;fp fy;tpg;
vq;fshy; kwf;f KbahJ. gzp mwg;gzp vd vd;id fy;Y}hpf;F
vdJ Nguhrphpah; gzpAld;> gpw KOikah xg;gilf;f Mf;fKk;>
nghUg;Gfshfpa fy;Y}hp eph;thff;FO Cf;fKk; mspj;j me;j ngUe;jif
Mtzq;fisr; rhpghh;j;J rPuikj;jy;> `h[p M.J.M. mg;Jy; fG+h; mth;fsJ
fy;Y}hp nrayhsUf;Fj; jdp mYtyf md;igAk;> NjhoikAk; vd;Wk;
miw mikj;jy;> fy;Y}hp Kjy;th; vdf;F Jiz epd;wJ vd;dhy; vg;gb
miwia tphpTgLj;jp rPuikj;jy;> kwf;f KbAk;.
fy;Y}hp mYtyfj;ij ,lkhw;wk; vtiuAk; gzpa itf;Fk; md;Gg;
nra;J khzth;fs; vspjhfj; njhlh;G ghhi; t epkphe; j
; edd; il> ghhi ; tapYk;
nfhs;SkhW rPuikj;jy;> fy;Y}hp Njhw;wj;jpYk; vtiuAk; nty;Yk;
tshfr; Rj;jk; NgZjy;> fy;Y}hp Mw;wy;> vd;WNk Xahj ciog;G>
Njhl;lj;ijr; rPuikj;J gRikg; fy;Y}hp eyk;> Mrphpah; eyk;>
Gy;ntsp mikj;jy;> mjw;F Ntz;ba khzth;fs; eyk; vd vg;NghJNk
ePuhjhuj;ij Nghh;nty; mikj;J rpe;jpf;fpd;w jd;ik> ahiu vg;gb

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gad;gLj;jp fhhpak; Mw;Wk; mth; nra;j Ntitfis mtuJ


jpwd;. Ngud;Gk;> fUizAk; nfhz;l topj;Njhd;wy; md;Gr; rNfhjuh; M. J.
kdgN; ghfF
; > vej
; gg
; zpahf ,Ugg; pDk; [khy; KfkJ rhfpg; mth;fSk;>
js;spg;Nghlhky; cld; Kbf;Fk; cld; ,d;iwa fy;Y}hpr; nrayh;
jpwd;. Foe;ij cs;sk;> ahiuAk; kw;Wk; jhshsh; `h[p [dhg; Dr. A.K.
clNd kd;dpf;Fk; kdg;ghd;ik> fh[h e[PKjPd; rhfpg; mth;fSk;
Mw;wy; kpf;f MSik. me;j KbT fy;Y}hp tsh;r;rpapy; ngUk; ftdk;
vLf;Fk; Kd; Mo;e;j rpe;jid> gpwh; nrYj;Jtijg; ghh;fpd;w NghJ
fUj;Jf;F kjpg;G> KbT vLj;jgpd; nghpJk; kdepiwthf ,Uf;fpwJ.
cWjpAld; gpd; thq;fhky; mth;fsJ Kd;Ndhh; fhl;ba topapy;
nray;ghL. nry;Yk; mth;fsJ Nritfis
rpe; j id ew; F zq; f Sf; F k; ,iwtd; Vw;Wf; nfhs;thdhf!
nrhe;jf;fhuh;. jd; nrhe;jf; Foe;ij- MkPd;!
fsplk; vt;thW md;G ghuhl;bdhNuh ,e;j ngUik kpf;f gzpfspy;
mt;thNw vd;dplKk; kw;wth;fsplKk; vd;idAk; ,iza itj;J
md;G ghuhl;bath;. fy;Y}upg; gzpapy; midj;Jg; ngUkf;fshfpa fy;Y}hp
,Ue;j mj;Jid NgUf;Fk; kjpg;Gk; Kjy;th;fs;> ngUk; Nguhrphpah;fs;>
khpahijAk; nra; j ey; y th; . ez;gh;fs; midtUf;Fk; vdJ
midthpd; RfJf;fq;fspYk; gq;F ed;wpfis fhzpf;ifahf;FfpNwd;.
nfhz;lth;. vdJ gzpfisg; ghuhl;b mjw;F
,j;jid ew;Fz eyd;fisg; Vw;g;ghf xU tFg;giwj; njhFjpapy;
ngw;wpUe;j vdJ md;Gr; rNfhjuh;> vdJ ngaiur; R+l;bg; ngUikg;
kpfTk; mwpahg; gUtj;jpNyNa gLj;jpa fy;Y}hpj; jiyth;> nrayh;
je;ijia ,oe;jpUe;j vdf;F xU kw;Wk; jhshsh;> kw;Wk; cjtpr;
je; i japd; ghrk; vd; d ntd; W nrayh; mjw;F ce;Jjyhf ,Ue;j
czuitjj ; th; vyy
; hk; tyy
; ,iwtd; Kd;dhs; Kjy;th; `h[p M. N~f;
mtuJ Nritfisg; nghUe;jpf; KfkJ rhfpg; MfpNahUf;Fk; vdJ
nfhz;L mtdJ jpUg;nghUj;jk; ed;wpapid fhzpf;ifahf;FfpNwd;.
kpf;f Rtdgjpapy; vd;Wk;
*****
epiyj;jpUf;fr; nra;thdhf vd;W
,iwQ;RfpNwd;.

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mwtop epd;w ngUe;jif md;Nwh!

KidtH. P.N.P.Kfk;kJ rfhGjPd;


Nkdhs; Jiz Kjy;tH> Nkdhs; jiytH> nghUspay; Jiw
[khy; Kfk;kJ fy;Y}up> jpUr;rpuhg;gs;sp - 620 020
gp];kpy;yh`pH u`;khdpH u`Pk;
vy;yhg; GfOk; ,iwtDf;Nf
tuyhw; i wj; jd; t ag; g Lj; j p `h[p rh/g; (ek; Nkdhs; nrayH
tho;e;j ngUe;jifikahsiug; gw;wp mtHfis `h[p rh/g; vd;W jhd;
epidT $Hej ; pl thag
; G
; fpiljj; ikia miog;Ngd;) mtHfSf;Fkhd cwTg;
vz;zp cz;ikapNyNa neQ;rk; gpizg;G vOj;jhy; vOjp nrhy;yhy;
nefpo;fpNwd;. Kd;NdhH nkhopg; nrhy;yp tpsq;f itj;jpl ,ayhxd;W.
nghUisg; nghd;Nd Nghy; Nghw;wpa
ngw;wpAilatH ek; [khy; KfkJ Nrhjid> rhjid vd ,U
fy;Y}upapd; Nkdhs; nrayH kw;Wk; NtWgl;l fsq;fspYk;> fhyq;fspYk;
jhshsH `h[p [dhg; M.J.M. mg;Jy; `h[p rh/g; mtHfNshL ,Ue;j
fg+H rh`pg; mtHfs; . ve; j epidTfs; vd; neQ;rf; $l;by;
Nehf;fj;jpw;fhf [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up ,gN; ghJk; ,Uff
; pwJ. Nrhjidfisf;
Jtq;fg;gl;lNjh me;Nehf;fj;jpy; vs; fle;j kdpjuhf (my;yh`; mUshy;)
Kid msT $l fsq;fk; te;jplhJ `h[p rh/g; jpfo;e;j NghJ kpFe;j
fhj;j cj;jkH. epWtpNahH epidT- kdkfpo;r;rpaile;Njd;.
fisg; Nghw;wpaNjhL mtHfspd; ehd; ek; fh[hkpahd; tpLjpapd;
fdTfis edthf; f pl mauhJ xUqf; pizgg ; hsuhf ,Uej; fhypfll
; k;
cioj;J ntw;wpfz;l tha;ikahsH. mJ. `h[p rh/g; mtHfspd; ,uj;j
fUizAk; fk;gPuKk; xU Nruf;fye;j cwTila khztH xUtH tpLjpapy;
cz;ikahsH. ,g;gbj;jhd; `h[p xOq;fPdkhfr; nray;gl mk;khztH
rh/g; mtHfis vd; kdf; fz;fshy; tpLjpapypUe;J ePf;fg;gl;lhH. ,e;jr;
fhz KbfpwJ. vdf;Fk; ngUikkpF nra; j p `h[p rh/g; mtHfSf; F j;

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njuptpf;fg;gl;L khztDf;F cjtp ghHj;jJk; ,d;W caujpfhupahf cs;s


Nfhu> 'fyY; }up tpLjp mYtyf; SfF
; s; ngz; mjpfhup vOe;J epd;W kupahij
xU NghJk; FWf;fPL nra;a khl;Nld;' nrYj;jpaNjhL `h[p rh/gplk;
vd;W $wp Nkw;gb khztUf;Fg; tho;j;Jk; ngw;whH. ehd; Vd; ,ijf;
gupe;Jiu nra;a kWj;Jtpl;lhHfs;. Fwpg;gpLfpNwd; vd;why; `h[p rh/g;
mtHfspd; MSik kpFe;j eil>
ehd; [khiy ,e;jsT Nerpg;gjw;Fg;
cil> ghtid ,it vy;yhk;
gy fhuzq;fs; cz;nld;whYk;
fhz;Nghiuf; ftHe;jd. mtH kPJ
`h[p rh/g; mtHfspd; NeHikahd
kjpg;gspf;fj; J}z;bd.
eLepiyahd ,J Nghd;w
nray;ghLfSk; fhuzkhf mike;jd ,ilawhj ,iwgf;jp nfhz;l
vd;W jhd; vz;ZfpNwd;. gyUk; ek; `h[p rhfpGtpd; epidTfs; vd;
,ij kWf;fkhl;lhHfs; vd neQ;rk; epiwe;jit. mtw;wpYUe;J
xd;wpuz;il kl;LNk vd;dhy; Fwpg;gpl
epidf;fpNwd;.
Kbe;jJ. Xuhapuk; kdjpw;Fs;Ns.
jdpj;Jtk; kpf;f ek; [khy;
Kfk;kJ fy;Y}upapd; tsHr;rpapy; `h[p rh/g; mtHfspd; gpupTr;
`h[p rh/g; mtHfspd; gq;fspg;G nra;jp (,d;dhypy;yh`p th ,d;dh
mstplw;fupaJ. gzj;jhy; Mf ,iy`p uh[PCd;) vd; neQ;irg;
Ntz; b a fhupaq; f is mwNt gpire;jJ. fhy; KwpTw;W nry;y
ePf;fpaNjhL ,iwtdUshy; ,ayh epiyapy; eype;jtdhf ,Ue;j
mf;fhupaq;fs; <NlWk; vd;ghHfs;. ehd; ehw;gjhk; ehs; ghj;jp`htpy;
fye;J nfhz;Nld;. `h[p rhfpGtpd;
xUKiw fy;Y}up mYtyf md; G k; mutizg; G k; epiwe; j
Ntiy epkpj; j khf jiyikr; nrhy;Yk; nraYk; vd; neQ;rpy;;
nrayfk; nrd;wpUe;Njhk;. MrpupaH fz;fspy; frpfpwJ fz;zPH. jf;fhuha;
rq;fk; xd;wpy; khepyj;jiytuhf mwtopapy; tho;thq;F tho;e;j
kpfr;rpwg;ghf gzpahw;wpf; ts;sy; ngUe;jiff;F ,iwtd;
nfhz;bUe;j NguhrpupaH xUtH RtHf;fg; Ngw;iw toq;fpLthdhf!
nrhd; d hH. fy; Y }up eyDf; f hf MkPd;.
jd;idNa fiuj;Jf; nfhz;ltH
cq;fs; nrful;lhp rhH jhd; vd;W. ,J
cz;ik> ngha;Aiu my;y. jiyikr;
nrayf tshfj; j pw; F s; ele; J
nrd;Nwhk;. `h[p rh/g; mtHfisg;

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kdpjUs; khzpf;fk;
M.J.M. mg;Jy; fg+H rhn`g;

Dr. A. iraj; [hfPh; `rd;


,izg;Nguhrphpah; & jiyth;>
KJfiy & jkpoha;Tj;Jiw [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up

gzk; rk;ghjpf;f ey;yth; nfl;lth; tzpf Nkyhz;ik Nghd;wtw;iw


vy; N yhuhYk; KbAk; . Mdhy; tho;f;ifapy; filgpbj;J tho;e;jth;
kdpjh;fisr; rk;ghjpf;f ey;y kdRs;s vd;gij mwpaKbfpwJ.
kdpjh;fshy; kl;Lk; jhd; KbAk; vd;w gzpTk; mlf;fKk; :
jhuf ke;jpuj;ij new;wpg;gl;lkhff; kdpjdhf tho;tJ nghpjy;y.
nfhz;L tho;e;jth;fs; ek; fy;Y}hpapd; kdpjhgpkhdj;Jld; tho;tJ jhd;
epWtdh;fshfpa kjpg;gpw;Fhpa [khy; nghpJ vd;gijf; fUj;jpy; nfhz;L
KfkJ rhfpGk;> fh[hkpahd; uhTj;jUk; je;ij topapy;> “gzpAkhk; vd;Wk;
Mthh;fs;. fz;zpak;> nfsutk;
ngUik”-vd;w Fwspid kdjpy;
vd;gJ FLk;gj;jpd; topahfNth> jha;
nfhz; L gzpitAk; > ' mlf; f k;
je; i jahpd; topahfNth kl; L k;
mkuUs; ca;f;Fk;” - vd;w FwSf;Nfw;g
cz; l htjpy; i y. mth; f Sila
mlf;fj;ijAk;>
nray;fshy; jhd; cz;lhfpwJ.
vgn
; ghUs; ahha
; hh; thaf
; ;Nfl;gpDk; -mg;nghUs;
“Njhd;wpd; GfnohL Njhd;Wf”
nkag
; n
; ghUs; fhzg
; J mwpT.
vd;w ngha;ah nkhopf;F Vw;g vd; g jw; N fw; g gyh; $Wk;
Njhd;wpath; fz;zpaj;jpw;Fk; Nghw;W- mwpTiufisr; nrtprha;j;J nka;g;
jYf;Fk; chpa [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; nghUs; vJ vd;W mwpe;J mjd;gb
rh`pG mth;fs;. ,tUila je;ij nray;gLj;jp te;j ngUe;jif [dhg;
kpfr;rpwe;j Rje;jpug; Nghuhl;l tPuuhfj; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pG mth;fs;.
jpfo;e;jth;. mtUila tuyhw;iwg;
ciog;Gk; cah;Tk; :
ghh;f;Fkplj;J gzpT> fzpT> JzpT>
miuf;f miuf;f re;jdk; kzg;gJ
flik> fz;zpak;> fl;Lg;ghL> rpwe;j

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NghyTk;> fly; miyfs; cur cur jpfo;e;jth; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pG
ghiwfSk; fiutJ NghyTk; > mth;fs;.
rq;fpidr; Rlr;Rl mjd; ntz;ik xsitahhpd;>
ey;yhiuf; fhz;gJk; ed;Nw eykpf;f
gspr;rpLtJ NghyTk;> ciof;f
ey;yhh; nrhy; Nfl;gJk; ed;Nw
ciof;fjhd; kdpj tho;f;if cahT ; ey;yhh; Fzq;fs; ciug;gJk; ed;Nw
mtNuhL ,zq;fp ,Ug;gJTk; ed;W
ngWk; vdw
; cdd
; jNfhlg; hlb
; id
cWjpahff; nfhz;L tho;e;jth;. vd;w $w;iw fUj;jpy; nfhz;L eph;thf
FOtpdh; md;Wk; rhp> ,d;Wk; rhp
fyY ; }upapd; cahT ; fF ; j; Njitahd
Nguhrphpah;fNshL ,ize;J fy;Y}hp -
midjJ ; eltbfi ; ffspYk; Kdd ; pdW ;
iaAk;> fy;tpj; juj;jpidAk; cah;j;jp
nrayg ; ll ; th.; jiyikr; nrayfjj ; pwF
;
tUfpd;wdh; vd;why; mJ kpifahfhJ.
Neubahfr; nrd;W cah; mjpfhhpfisr;
rej
; pjJ; g; Ngrp> fyY ; }hpfF; j; Njitahd kdpjNeak; :
midj;ijAk; ngw;Wj;je;j ngUe;jif 2003-y; khz;GkpF Kd;dhs;
ahsh;. Rw;Wk; tiu G+kp> RLk; tiu Kjy;th; n[ayypjh mth;fspd;
neUg;G> ciof;Fk; tiujhd; kdpjd; fhyfl;lj;jpy; muR Copah;fspd;
vdg ; ijf; fUjj ; py; nfhzL ; nrayg ; ll; th.; Nghuhl;lk; eilngw;wJ. mgN ; ghuhl; -
kjpf;Fk; khz;G : ljj
; py; fyeJ ; nfhzl ; thf
; is muR
gzpePf;fk; nra;J Miz ntspapl;lJ.
fy;tpAk;> fy;tpr; rhiyfSk; kpf
mg;NghJ ek; fy;Y}hpapy; ,Ue;j 2
cah;e;j cd;djkhdit. mJNghd;W
rqf; qf
; Sk>; rqf; jj
; py; ,yy ; hjthf; Sk;
fy; t pg; gzpahw; W k; Mrphpag;
vd> fpl;lj;jl;l 88 Ngh; fye;J
ngUkf;fSk; vd;Wk; kjpg;gpw;Fk;
nfhz;ldh;.
khpahijf;Fk; chpath;fs; vd;gij
czh;e;J nray;gl;l> nray;gLj;jpa ehq;fs; nts;spf;fpoik xUehs;
khkdpjh; . Nguhrphpah; f splKk; > kl;Lk; fye;J nfhz;Nlhk;. rdp>
gzpahsh;fsplKk;> khzth;fsplKk; QhapW fy;Y}hp tpLKiwahifahy;
Kfkyh;r;rpAld; goff;$bath;. ve;j jpq;fl;fpoik Ntiyapy; Nrh;e;J
,lj;jpy; ghh;j;jhYk; 'Krhgh” nra;Ak; tpLq;fs; vd;W md;iwa nrayhsh;
toff ; jj
; ijf; nfhzb; Uej; hh.; tsS
; th; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pG mwpTWj;jp
topapy; nrhy;y Ntz;Lkhdhy;> dhhf; s.; Mdhy; tUifg; gjpNtlb ; id
Kfef el;gJ el;gd;W neQ;rj;J
fy; Y }hpf; f y; t p cjtp ,af; F eh;
mfef el;gJ el;G. mYtyfj; j hh; vLj; J r; nrd; W
vd; w FwSf; F ,yf; f zkhfj; tpl;ljhy; clNd nrayh; md;iwa

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Kjyt ; h; M.N~fK
; fkJ mthf ; spljj; py>; fy;Y}hpfspy; Nghuhl;lj;jpy; <Lgl;l
Gjpa tUifg; gjpNtl;il itj;J Nguhrhpah;fis mf;fy;Y}hp eph;thfj;jp
ifnahg; g kpLkhW mwpTWj; j pdh; . -duhy; gopthq;fg;gl;ldh;. Mdhy; ek;
ehq;fSk; Gjpa tUifg; gjpNtl;by; fy;Y}hp eph;thfj;jpdh; Nguhrphpah;fspd;
ifnahg;gkpl;L epk;kjp mile;Njhk;. eyidf; fUj;jpy; nfhz;L nray;gl;l
Gjpa tUifg;gjpNtl;by; tpjk; tuyhw;wpy; xU iky;fy; vdyhk;.
ifnahg;gkpl;L rpwpJ Neuk; fopj;J ,iw mr;rk;:
nrayh; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pG kdpj tho; f ; i fapy; ,iw
mth;fspd; iff;fbfhuk; gOJePf;fp> ek;gpf;if> jdd ; kg ; pfi; f> nrayj ; pwd;
nfhLf; f r; nrd; N wd; . eP q ; f Skh Nghd;wtw;i w cWjpahf;fp> %l
Nghuhl;lj;jpy; ,Uf;fpwPh;fs;? vd;W ekg ; pfi; f> kdrN ; rhhT ; > jshT ; %di ; wAk;
tpdtp tpl;L tUifg; gjpNtl;by; ePf;fp tho;gtNu tho;thq;F tho;e;jth;
ifnahg;gk; Nghl;L tpl;Bh;fsh? vd;W Mthh;. MfNtjhd; jPh;f;fjuprpfs;
Nfl;lJk; vd; fz;fs; fyq;fp tpl;ld. ,iwar;rj;Jld; ele;J nfhz;lhy;;
Vnddpy;> Nghuhl;lj;jpw;Fr; nry;y ckJ midj;J nrayf ; Sk; ruPhfptpLk;
Ntzl ; hk; vd vd; kidtp twG ; Wjj ; pAk>; vdW ; mwpTWjj ; pdhhf ; s.; ahh; ,iwar;
ehd; Nghuhl;lj;jpy; fye;J nfhz;Nld;. rjJ; ld; ,Uf;fpwhh;fNsh mth;fs;
Ntiy ,yi ; y vdw ; hy; vdd; nrat ; J? czZ ; jy>; cwqF ; jy>; NgRjy>; goFjy>;
tP l ; L f; f ld; vg; g bf; fl; L tJ ciojj ; y>; nrytopjj ; y; Nghdw ; xtn ; thU
vdn ; wyy ; hk; Gykg ; pf; nfhzb ; UeN ; jhk;. nraypYk; kdf;fl;Lg;ghLld;
me;j Neuj;jpy; Gjpa tUifg; jpfo;thh;fs;. Nkw;fz;l gz;Gfs;
gjpNtlb ; idf; nfhLjJ ; ifnahgg ; kpl midj;Jk; xU Nru [dhg; mg;Jy;
itj; j nray; Nguhrphpah; f spd; fG+h; rh`pgplk; ehd; fz;lJz;L.
FLk;gq;fspd; kPJ eph;thfj;jpw;F cs;s Iq;fhyj; njhOifiar; rhptu
mf;fiw vq;fis nka;rpyph;f;fr; epiyehl;bath; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h;
nra;jJ. rh`pg; mth;fs;. Ie;J Ntis
jd;dplj;jpy; gzpGhpAk; gzpahsh; njhOtjw;F jd; iff;fbfhuj;jpy;
-fspd; eyNd jd;eyd; vd;W tho;e;j 'myhuk; ” itg; g hh; f s; . me; j
ngUe;jifahsh; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; myhuj;jpd; Xir 'ghq;fhf” ,Uf;Fk;.
rh`pg; mth;fspd; me;j kdpjNear; xUKiw fbfhuk; gOJ mile;J
nraiy ,d;iwf;F epidj;jhYk; tpl;lJ. clNd vd;id mioj;J
fz;fs; fyq;Ffpd;wd. Vnddpy;> gy gOjpid ePf;fp> rhpahf 5 Ntisf;Fk;

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'ghq; F ” xypf; F khW rhpnra; J nts;is Milia cLj;Jk;gb


jUkhW Ntz;bdhh;. ehDk; rhpnra;J Mh;t%l;b te;jhh;fs; vd;w nra;jp
nfhz;L te;J nfhLf;Fk; NghJ ,q;F xg;G Nehf;fj; jf;fJ.
njhOifff ; hd Neuqf ; s; khWgll; jhy.; mLj;j jiyKiw:
'myhuj;ijr; rhp nra;AkhW $wpdhh;”. VNjh gpweN
; jhk>; VNjh tshe
; N
; jhk;
ehd; rhp nra;J nfhz;bUf;Fk; NghJ vd;W thohky; tho;f;if vg;gb tho
'myhuk;” mbj;jTld; mij epWj;jp Ntz;Lk; vd;W mLj;j jiyKiw -
tpl;Nld;. clNd (md;iwa) nrayh; apdUf;F ,l;Lr; nrd;wth; [dhg;
mth;fs; 'ghq;F” Xiria ghjpapy; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg; mth;fs;.
epWjj; f$
; lhJ. mJKOtJk; nrhyy ; g; mjhtJ>
glNtz;Lk; vd;W mwpTWj;jpdhh;.
gpwg;G Ntz;Lkhdhy;
Nkw;fz;lnraypy; ,Ue;J mtUila xU rk;gtkhf
,iwmr;rk;> ntspg;gLtijf; fhz ,Uf;fyhk;. Mdhy; ,wg;G
KbfpwJ. gpuahzj;jpd; NghJ ,e;j Xh; rhpj;jpukhf ,Uf;f Ntz;Lk;.
'ghq;F” nrhy;Yk; iff; fbfhuk; vd;w mg;Jy; fyhk; mth;fspd;
njhOiff;F kpfTk; gads;sjhff; rpe;jidia edthf;fp tho;e;jth; ek;
Fwpg;gpLthh;. Kd;dhs; nrayh; mth;fs;.
ntz;zpw MilAk; fk;gPuKk;: tho;f;if vd;gJ
[dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pig rhFk; tiu my;y
ehd; ghh;j;j tiuapy; ngUk;ghYk; kw;wth; kdjpy; thOk; tiu
ntz;zpw Milapy; jhd; fk;gPukhf vd;w ftpij thpfSf;F Vw;g
fhzg;gLthh;. (mtUila Mil tho;e;jth; [dhg; mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg;
vt;thW ntz;ikahdNjh mijg; mth;fs;. ,e;j kz;Zyif tpl;L
NghyNt mtUila kdRk; fs;sk; kiwe; j hYk; vd; W k; vq; f spd;
fglk; ,yy ; hj J}akdjhf ,Uej ; ij kdq;fspy; tho;e;J nfhz;L jhd;
ehd; gyKiw fz;bUf;fpNwd;.) ,Uf; f pd; w hh; vd; g jpy; vt; t pj
egpatUf;F gphpakhd ntz;zpw Iakpy;iy.
Miliaj; jdf;Fg; gphpakhf;fpf;
nfhz;lth;. ntz;zpw Mil Vw;wk;
kpf;fJ. egpfs; ehafk; (]y;) mth;fs;
ntz;zpw MiliaNa tpUk;gp
cLjj ; p tej; hhf
; s.; NkYk; Mzf ; SfF;

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My Pleasant Expedition with Legendary

Dr. D. Kumar
Associate Professor
PG and Research department of Economics, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy-20.

It is my privilege to honour, a great my status. He blessed me and asked me to


legend who had shaped the life of many in meet the Principal. I wondered about his
Jamal Mohamed College and myself. This simplicity and unassuming nature,
is the right time to honour and pay due occupying the chair which I could still
respect to the legendary former Secretary recollect my first meeting which is strong
and Correspondent Hajee Janab M.J.M. in my memory. I thought that he should
Abdul Gafoor Sahib. I have no words to have been like a royal leader but my
express myself about the noble and rarest expectation was disproved. I didn't come
human being in the globe, who is our across such a simple and candid
former Secretary. I feel great pleasure in nobleman in my life. At present to find a
sharing the valuable experience with this person like him, it is impossible. I could
great personality. During the year say that he was a living example of all
January 2000, I had a chance to meet him rational people on the earth. He never
to get my appointment, after my formal claimed himself, “I am your boss”. It
interview by the late Principal shows his commitments and
Dr.K.Abdullaha Basha who directed me responsibility to elevate the institution to
to meet the Secretary. I was waiting in the great level. He never responds to
front of his office, in the passersby negative factors hence he is more peaceful
veranda I enquired about Secretary and in his life. He is having the traits of care,
the attender and showed a silver beard affection, respect, commitment and
man with casual wear holding the Daily honesty. By his exceptional noble
Thanthi news paper seated in his arm gesture I could understand the meaning
chair, he was none other than our of the word magnanimity. I inculcate the
secretary of this great institution. I value from our former secretary to serve
introduced myself to him and told about for the student community. He often

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mentions that all the staff say he is a strict follower of the principles
members of this college are my staff of Islam that is unforgettable virtue of
members and I am the custodian of all. If former secretary. He was a selfless man
any official matter is reviewed during his tenure, it is rarest thought of a
immediately he directs to the principal. person who is holding highest position in
He was such a rule bound person and this competitive world. Very often I
never interferes upon norms. Many a admired his walk, straight look which
time seated in the principal's office with never turned towards right or left side
newspaper, he silently observes the and very bold.
visitors. If we pay respect to him he His legacy is not matched by
receives passively and meekly without anybody, but we can try our level best to
any hesitation such a delightful person is follow his legacy. Being a well
our former secretary. Like me many may experienced person he knows distinction
not know his name initially. We know between traditional and modern society,
only him as 'Secretary Sahib'. Another he easily accommodates himself with
good value I observed is the friendship ethical principles in any circumstances.
between former Treasurer Sahib and Anybody can preach but none can follow.
him. As a lay man I have noticed both of But our former secretary had followed
them always cherishing their both without any scare that is the
pleasantries during their conversation. sanctity inculcated from their ancestors.
On several occasions he approached the I was seeded in Jamal Mohamed College
government to get fringe benefits to the by former secretary to carry forward the
staff members without hesitation. His institution. Yes to do my duty and
Stature on the dais in any meeting or responsibility under the direction of
function is admirable one and he enjoys management. I request everyone in the
the event without taking any advantage holy soil to fulfill the dreams of former
as the secretary. He never agitated and secretary with the management and
never initiated action against erring present secretary, treasurer and
people, he only pursued Principal to assistant secretary and make this college
rectify. Being a tender hearted person, if to become a deemed university in the
any untoward incidence takes place in near future. I humbly submit my inner
the families of staff members he would thought in the form of text if anything
visit immediately, if he is in the college deceitful kindly bear with me. Once again
and provide financial support to the I register that I have given it without any
families and console them. If he is not in expectation.
Trichy he directed the Principal and took
necessary action. To my knowledge I can

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epd;w nrhy;yH ePL Njhd;wpdpaH

KidtH. eh$H fdp. v];


,izg; NguhrpupaH> jkpoha;Tj;Jiw> [khy; Kfk;kJ fy;Y}up

gp];kpy;yh `pHu`kh dpHu`Pk;.. Iah mtHfisg; gw;wpa ,k;kyH ntWk;


mUkiw newpia mz;zy; vk; nghOjNghf;F kyuy;y. mUk;ghfp> Nghjhfp>
ngUkhdhH topia mg;gbNa gpd;gw;wp kyuhfp tP vd kyH gy epiy fhz;gJ
,isa jiyKiwia Vw;wkpF Nghy ek; fz;zpak; kpF Nkdhs; nrayH
jiyKiwaha; cUthf;fpf; nfhz;bUf;Fk; Iah mtHfspd; tuyhw; i wg; gy
[khy; vDk; eWkzk; kpFe;j epiyfspy; tsHj;Jr; nry;Yk; tuyhw;Wj;
ee;jtdj;jpw;Fs; EiofpNwd;. kjpg;gpw;Fupa jlk; ,J. tho;thq;F tho;e;j tha;ikkpF
nrayH Iah mtHfisr; re;jpj;Jtpl;lhy; ek; Nkdhs; nrayiug; gw;wpa ,g;gjpTfs;
Ntiy fpilj;JtpLk;. jkpo;j;Jiwapd; mtupd; tuyhw;iwf; fhyk; gy fle;J
%j;j Nguhrpupauhf ,Ue;j kd;#H rhH ve;ehSk; mwpag; ngUe;Jiz GupAk; vd;w
mioj; J r; nry; f pwhH. tuhz; l htpy; epidNthL ehDk; me;j tuyhw;wpy;
fhj;jpUf;fpNwd;. cjtpahsH miof;fpwhH. gq;nfLg;gjpy; ngUkfpo;nta;JfpNwd;.
cs;Ns nrd;W ryhk; nrhy;fpNwd;. gjpy; “You are appointed” fzPnud;w Fuy;
Kfkd; $wpa kW tpdhb. xypf;fpwJ. vd; neQ;rk; gjpndl;L
“You are appointed” fzPnud;w Fuy; Mz; L fs; gpd; N dhf; f pr; nry; f pwJ.
xypf;fpwJ. me;jf;FuYf;Fr; nrhe;jf;fhuH ntz;zpwj; njhg;gp> nts;is KOf;ifr;
ngUkjpg;gpw;Fupa ek; Nkdhs; nrayH rl;il> nts;is epwf; ifyp> fUiz
kw;Wk; jhshsH vk;.N[.vk;. mg;Jy; fg+H jJk; G k; fz; f s; > ntz; z pw jhb
rhfpG rhH mtHfs;. Nkd;ik kpF ek; mz;zhupd; milahsj;ijj; njw;nwdf;
Nkdhs; nrayH Iah mtHfisg; gw;wpa fhl;Lk; fUg;G %f;F fz;zhb vd; neQ;rpy;
vd; mDgtq;fisg; gfpHe;J nfhs;s epiyj;j kwf;f Kbahj tuyhw;W ehafupd;
,g;gbnahU ey;tha;g;ig> ngWk; Ngw;iw Kjy; re;jpg;Gf; fsk; ,e;j
Vw;gLj;jpf; nfhLj;j Vf ,iwtDf;F vd; milahsg;gLj;jy;.
rpuk; jho;e;j ed;wpfis cupj;jhf;FfpNwd;. “Thank you sir” vd;W kpFe;j
fz;zpak; kpF ek; Nkdhs; nrayH gzpNthL nrhy;yptpl;L epd;Nwd;. “ePq;fs;

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Nghfyhk;” vd;whHfs;. ve;j xU ngaiur; nrhy;yp vq;fs; tUifia


Nfs;tpAk; ,y;iy. fz; %b fz; jpwf;fpd;w Kjy;tH njuptpf;f> thq;f eh$H fdp thq;f>
fz nehbf;Fs; jiyKiw ,g;gb cl;fhUq;f vd;W vd; tyJ
jiyKiwaha; g ; Ngrg; g Lfpd; w xU Njhisg; gpbj;J mUNf mku itj;jhHfs;.
tha;g;ig toq;fptpl;L ve;jr; thQ;irNahL mtHfs; ifiaj; jOtp
rydKkpy;yhky; vd;idg; ghHf;Fk; Nkdhs; mkur; nrhd;dNghJ jha; kbf; Fotpahf
nrayH rhiug; gw;wpr; nrhy;y thHj;ijfs; mkHe;jpUe;Njd;. ehd; kl;Lky;y vd;Dld;
,y; i y. ntspapy; te; J tpl; N ld; . te;j kw;w NguhrpupaHfSk; jhd;. mtHfspd;
cjtpahsH Xbte;J “cq;fis nrful;lup ngaHfisAk; nrhy;yp mtHfisAk;
rhH $g;gpLwhq;f” vd;fpwhH. vjw;nfd;W md;igg; nghope;Nj mioj;jhHfs;.
njupahky; ,iwtid ,iwQ;rpatdhf “cupikfSf;Fg; Nghuhba muR
miwf;F cs;Ns nrd;Nwd;. CopaHfis n[ayypjh murhq;fk;
You are appointed as a lecturer and also as a r];ngz;l; nra;J b];kp]; nra;jJ”. ehd;
sub warden in Khajamian hostel. Ok vd;whHfs;. nrhd;Ndd;. mg;ghapz;l;nkz;l; mj;jhupl;b
(mtHfs; gyNeuk; Mq;fpyj;jpy; kpf ehd;. vq;fs; NkNd[;nkz;l; mg;gb ,Uf;f
mofhfg; NgRtijg; gpd;dhspy; ,tHfs; ahH cq;fis Ntiyiatpl;L
ghHj;jpUf;fpNwd;) vdf;F vd;d ePf;f vd;W $wpNdd;. (cz;ikjhd;
nrhy;tnjd;Nw njupatpy;iy. fz;fspy; Nghuhl;lj;jhy; gjtp gwpNgha;tpl;lNjh
Mde;jf; fz;zPH. eh jOjOf;f nuhk;g vd;fpw gijg;gijg;gpy; ,Ue;jNghJ
Njq; f ; ] ; rhH vd; N wd; . mtHfs; nrful;lup rhH ek;ik ftiyg;gl Ntz;lhk;
nrhd;dhHfs; “ePq;f ey;yh rhg;gplDk; ehd; ghHj;Jf; nfhs;fpNwd; ePq;fs; Ngha;
ey;yh rhg;gpl;Lfpl;L ghlj;ij ey;yh cq;fs; Ntiyiag; ghUq;fs; vd;W
elj;Jq;f vd;whHfs;”. jhapDk; rhyg; nrhd; d jhf Nfs; t pg; g l; L epk; k jp
gupe;J}l;b vd;ghHfNs mJNghy “ePq;f mile;Njhk;.) ePq;fs; vjpy; Ntz;LkhdhYk;
ey;yh rhg;gplDk;” vd;fpw thHj;ij vd; ,Uq;fs; Mdhy; xd;iw cWjpahfr;
neQ;rj;ijj; ijj;jJ. ehd; NkNy vOjpa nrhy;Ntd; ek; epHthfj;jhy; cq;fSf;F
vOj;jikT ehd; czHe;j mDgtj;jpd; ve;j Mgj;Jk; tuhJ ,J cWjp. Vndd;why;
jhf; f j; i j ,ijg; gbg; g tHfSf; F ehnky;yhk; xU FLk;gk; “Jamal is our family”
mg;gbNa Vw;gLj;Jkh? vd;W njupatpy;iy. vd;whHfs; (,d;Dk; epiwag; NgrpNdhk;
Mdhy; xd;W nrhy;Ntd; Nkdhs; nrayH tpuptQ;rp tpl;L tpLfpNwd;)
mtHfs; fUizapd; milahskhfj; rpf;fyhd me;j Neuj;jpy; mjpfhu
jpfo;e;jhHfs;. gyk; kpFe;j Nkdhs; nrayupd;
rq;fj;jhy; rq;flk; #o;e;j Neuk; mJ. fz;zpakhd Ngr;R> eaj;jf;f ehfuPfk;
Kjy;tH miwapy; Nkdhs; nrayH Iah kpFe;j thHj;ij vq;fisg; gz;gLj;jpaJ.
mkHe;jpUe;jhHfs;. mg;nghOJ ehDk; vdJ Ra tpUg;gj;jpd; Ngupy;
kw;Wk; ,uz;L NguhrpupaHfSk; nrd;Nwhk;. rq;fj;jpypUe;J tpyfpNdd;. mij

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mtHfsplk; nrhd;d NghJ very good,


very good vd;whHfs;. ek; Nkdhs; nrayH
mtHfisg; gw;wpr; RUf;fkhf ,g;gbr;
nrhy;ypl vd; kdk; tpiofpwJ.
fz;zpak; kpF ek; Nkdhs; nrayH
kw;Wk; jhshsH vk;.N[.vk;. mg;Jy; fg+H
rhfpG mtHfs;.

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Hajee Abdul Gafoor Sahib – a Selfless Leader par Excellence

Dr. T. Abdul Razak


Associate Professor of Computer Science, Coordinator – IQAC
Jamal Mohamed College (Autonomous), Tiruchirappalli – 620 020

I am delighted to note that the family The college saw a lot of developments in its
members of our former Secretary and academics and infrastructure during his
Correspondent, Janab M J M Abdul Gafoor tenure. It was during his period as
Sahib, is bringing out a souvenir to Treasurer, the college was recognized by
commemorate his life. As a person, moving University Grants Commission for grant
around the college campus for the past 36 purposes under Section 2(f) and 12(B) of
years (6 years of study and 30 years of UGC Act 1956. In the year 1977, on the
teaching), I feel proud and delighted to recommendations of the University of
share some of my observations and Madras, the UGC recognized our college as
experiences with our former Secretary and one of the ten “Lead colleges” in the
Correspondent, who was a good friend, university area. He was instrumental in
philosopher, guide, motivator and a role establishing our prestigious computer
model for every one of us in this great science department in 1986. During his
citadel of learning. He was a great tenure as Secretary and Correspondent, he
administrator par excellence, who served was responsible and a strong man behind
as the Treasurer of Jamal Mohamed starting UG and PG programmes,
College for 16 years and its Secretary and exclusively for women in 1999, leading to
Correspondent for a long period of 22 women empowerment.
years. I think he was the only member of Almost all the prestigious and
the management committee who had the professional programmes like, MCA, MBA,
distinction of serving the institution during MSW, Hotel Management and Catering
its silver jubilee, golden jubilee and Science, Nutrition and Dietetics and
diamond jubilee. Fashion Technology and Costume
Designing were started only during his

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tenure. The AICTE and NBA accreditations history of the college. It was through him
for MCA and MBA programmes were also that the present generation of teachers
obtained during his leadership. It was were able to hear about the great
during his tenure, the college was conferred contributions made by the founding fathers
autonomy status by the UGC, Government to the community in general and to the
of Tamil Nadu and Bharathidasan college in particular.
University during the year 2004. A record He was a very simple person who lived
number of buildings were constructed only a pious and an unpretentious life. His
during his period. simplicity was always admired by all of us
Five great principals were fortunate to in the college. He was a great leader who
work under him. Prof. E.P. Mohamed was always willing to go the extra mile to do
Ismail and Dr. C. Nainar Mohamed during something great and he inspired others to
his tenure as Treasurer; Prof. N. Abdul do the same. He has never hurt the
Samadh, Dr. K. Abdullah Basha and Dr. M. sentiments and feelings of any individual
Sheik Mohamed during his tenure as during his tenure. He was loved by everyone
Secretary and Correspondent. in the campus.
I joined Jamal Mohamed College as a He remained active till the end of his
lecturer in 1988 and then I had the privilege life. He was a man of principles that he did
and honour of being appointed as Assistant all his work himself without getting any
Professor of Computer Science in 1989 help from others. Though he had health
when he took over as the Secretary and issues due to his old age, he never sought
Correspondent of the college. I am very anyone's physical support while walking
proud to say that I was the first assistant around the campus and even while
professor appointed by him in regular climbing stairs of the buildings in the
government aided service in 1989. campus.
He was a broad minded personality I was very fortunate to travel with him
and a man of great ideologies and to Calicut for attending alumni get-together
determination. He was a source of in 2004 and 2005. He carried his baggage
inspiration, motivation and encouragement himself and never allowed us to carry the
for all of us in the college. Since he was the baggage for him.
only member who was associated with all The care, love and affection that he
the founders and fore fathers of this college, had for the teachers of this college are worth
right from the day of its inception, he was mentioning here. During a state-wide strike
the source of knowledge about the past (most of the teachers were involved in the

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strike), the then Chief Minister of Tamil along with the great principals, staff
Nadu issued orders to the secretaries of all members (teaching and non-teaching) and
the colleges to suspend the striking the students never went without bearing
teachers with immediate effect. The sense fruit. With great satisfaction and fulfillment
of responsibility and accountability he had he retired only after the college achieved the
to safe guard his teachers was evident, status of 'College with Potential for
when he daringly set aside the government Excellence' in the year 2011.
order and boldly said that he will not We really miss our great father.
suspend his teachers as they were all Though he is not with us physically, he is
appointed by him. still living in our hearts cherishing our
He was a passionate leader par memories. May Allah forgive all his sins,
excellence, creating people, making them accept all his good deeds and bless him with
accountable and giving them space to grow. the greatest paradise “Jannathul
He derived fulfillment from grooming the Firdhouse”. Ameen.
present leaders of the college. Following his I wholeheartedly thank our mentor,
footsteps, our present beloved Secretary Hajee M.J. Jamal Mohamed Sahib for
and Correspondent, Dr. A.K. Khaja giving me this great opportunity to share
Nazeemudeen Sahib and our present some of my views and thoughts about our
unassuming Treasurer, Janab Hajee M.J. Former Secretary and Correspondent
Jamal Mohamed Sahib are taking great Sahib. May Allah give him and his family
efforts and striving hard to take the college members, good health, lots of happiness,
to greater heights. peace, prosperity and a long life. May He
His old age and ill health forced him to bless him with all strength, energy and
retire from the selfless yeoman courage to serve the college and community
management service in the year 2011. The better in the years to come.
sense of dedication, involvement,
commitment and devotion with which this
great personality served the institution

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[khy; - MSikapd; milahsk;

Dr. A. [h`ph; cNrd;


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mtHfs; nrayuplk; mioj; J r; mrr ; kajj ; py; jhd; nrayH mtHfisAk;


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kH`_k; `h[p M.J.M. mg;Jy; fg+H Counselling ikaj;jpy; khztHfSf;F


rhfpg;> cjtpr; nrayH Dr. A.K. fh[h Nrit nra;Ak; nghWg;gpy; cq;fis
e[PKjPd; kw;Wk; Dr. M. Nrf; Kfk;kJ epakpf;fpd;Nwd; vd;wdh;. NkYk;
Kjy; t H MfpNahH miwapy; nrayH mtHfs; $wpaJ> “Guidance and
tPw;wpUe;jhHfs;. Kjypy; ehd; cs;Ns Counselling Centre” fy;Y}upf;F ,jak;
nrd;wTld; nrayH mtHfs; Nfl;l Nghd;wJ. ,jpy; ePq;fs; jpwk;gl
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tUlq;fshf mjpy; Nrit nra;Ak;
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Kjy;tH Dr. S. Kfk;kJ rhypF

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mtHfSf; F nrd; i dapypUe; J tprhupj;jpUf;fyhNk vd;w czHT


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te;jJ. mg;NghJ ehKk; md;W eyk;

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KidtH S. gh&f; gh\h KidtH S. nkha;jPd;\h


cjtpg;Nguhrphpah;> Ntjpapay; Jiw cjtpg;Nguhrphpah;> tzpftpay; Jiw (jd;dpjp)
[khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up (jd;dhl;rp)> jpUr;rp-20 [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up (jd;dhl;rp)> jpUr;rp-20

ekJ [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}upapd; ,e;jg; Gdpjkhd fy;Y}hpapy;


Kd;dhs; nrayh; kw;Wk; jhshsh; gbj;J ,Nj fy;Y}hpapy; gzpahw;w
`h[p M.J.M. mg;Jy; fG+u; rhh; tha;g;G je;j fy;Y}hp eph;thfj;jpw;F
mth;fspd; rpwg;ghd gzpapid ehq;fs; flikg;gl;L ,Uf;fpNwhk;
epidT $u;tjpy; kfpo;r;rp ekJ Kd;dhs; nrayh; kw;Wk;
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mth; $wpa thhj ; i; j “Nehi ; kahfTk>; milfpNwhk;. vy;yhk; ty;y ,iwtd;
tpRthrkhfTk;” gzpahw;w Ntz;Lk; mth; f Sf; F kWik cyfpy;
vd;W $wpahthNw ifnaOj;jpl;lhh; ntw; w piaj; je; J mth; f Sf; F
fs.; nrayh; mthf ; s; nrdi ; dapypUeJ ; nrhh; f j; i j je; J fz; z pag;
te;jTld;> mth; nfhLj;Jr; nrd;w gLj;Jthdhf.
Ntiyia Kbj;J mth;fsplk;
xg;Gjy; thq;fpf; nfhs;Nthk;. rhh;
mth;fs; vy;yh gzpahsh;fsplKk;
md;ghfTk;> fz;zpakhfTk; ele;J
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Write Up of Haji M.J.M Abdul Gafoor


and his Predecessors
Introduction T.N.C.A continuously for eight years.
As requested by Janab P.K Shabeer
His death was condoled by
Ahmed, to be published in the May edition
N.Srinivasan, President and other
of OMIET Journal-2015, I, M.J Jamal
members of T.N.C.A, which was published
Mohamed (Asst. Secretary Jamal
in daily papers like “ THE HINDU” and
Mohamed College, Trichy & Asst. Manager
“TIMES OF INDIA” on the 4th May 2015. He
,RBI ,Chennai) s/o of M.J.M Abdul Gafoor,
was the only surviving founding member of
would like to furnish a write-up by
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy, which
honoring and paying due respects to my
was established in 1951.
predecessors.
He served as the treasurer of JMC,
A Tribute to Haji M.J.M Abdul Gafoor Trichy from 1972-1989. And as the
Haji M.J.M Abdul Gafoor was born in secretary and correspondent from 1989 -
th
Madras on the 15 Dec 1931. He was the 2011, for a period of 22 years. He
son of M.J Jamal Mohideen (Ex- M.P & continued to serve as an advisor of the
M.L.A) and grandson of Haji M.Jamal college till his death and visited the college
Mohamed, Founder of Jamal Mohamed on all-important occasions. The College
College, Trichy. He did his schooling at witnessed peak developments in terms of
DRBCC School, perambur and his Infrastructure and Academics, during his
intermediate at Govt arts college, Madras. tenure. The college owes its present
He was a partner of his father's firm, stature very much to him. During his
engaged in leather business. He served as secretary ship, many distinguished
the Secretary and Correspondent of courses like M.C.A, M.B.A, B.Ed., Hotel
Jamalia high school from 1970-1974 and Management and Nutrition and Dietics
also served as Vice-President of the school, wereintroduced. Many U.G, P.G and
till his demise. He had also served as the Research Courses like MPhil and PhD,
honary secretary of south Indian athletic were also introduced. During his tenure,
association (SIAA). He was one of the he inaugurated JMC alumni associations
senior most members of Tamil Nadu in various places like chennai, Trichy,
cricket association (TNCA), and served as Singapore, UAE, Malaysia, Brunei, Jeddah
an executive committee member of and Kuwait. He had the rare distinction of
serving the college, during prestigious

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times like the silver jubilee, Golden Jubilee visited Gandhigramam, Dindugal. He also
and the Diamond Jubilee. He was the served as a Member of Parliament from
muthavalli of Rahmaniya Jummah Masjid, 1962-1968. He was a close associate of
Sembium, Chennai. His devotion had Nehruji, Kamraj and also Smt. Indira
helped the mosque in converting itself from Gandhi. He was very instrumental in
a thatched roof building to a concrete establishing Central Leather Research
building. He served as the Nazir of the Institute (CLRI), Adayar, Chennai and
Jamalia Arabic College, Perambur and also leather export promotion council (LEPC)
converted the old mosque to a new one. He and has held the position of chairman from
served as the Senior Most Vice President of its inception and served for a long period. He
OMIEAT and also served as the president for lead the first leather delegation to the U.S.A,
a short period. He was the Vice-President of U.K and other European Countries. In 1953
Tamil Nadu Private Colleges Management he visited Burma, Malaysia, and Saigon.
rd
Association. He died peacefully on 3 May He stayed there for 1 year and raised funds
2015. for JMC. The funds collected from Malaysia
and Burma was utilized to build the Burma-
A tribute to M.J. Jamal Mohideen
Malaya block, which housed the men's
(Ex M.P & Ex M.L.A)
hostel. He, was the founder of Jamalia High
M.J Jamal Mohideen F/O M.J.M Abdul
th
school and was the Muthavalli of Jamalia
Gafoor was born at Chennai on 15 Aug.
Arabic college perambur from 1949-1975.
1904. He served as the founder secretary th
He died on 24 Jan 1975.
and correspondent of Jamal Mohamed
College, Trichy from 1951-1966 and as A tribute to Jamal Mohamed
president from 1954-1975. He was elected Haji M. Jamal Mohamed was born at
unopposed as MLA (Central) in 1946 from Madras in 1882. He was the Grandfather of
South India, representing the Muslim Haji M.J.M Abdul Gafoor and was the
League. founder of Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy.
He was a congress member of the He was a leading Business Magnet and the
Legislative Assembly representing Dindigal president of the federation of Indian
constituency from 1957-1962.He won the Chamber of Commerce and Industry
election without going to the constituency (FICCI), from 1931 to 32. He was the first
as he was laid up with a heart attack after Muslim and south Indian to adorn that
filing the nomination. The above stated win coveted post .He was a very close and a dear
was acknowledged by Nehruji when he friend of Gandhiji and Nehruji. He attended

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the second round table conference at the second Muthavali of Jamalia Arabic
London in 1932 leading the business College Perambur. The Nizam of Hyderabad
delegation formed by FICCI. The other visited the Arabic College and also Poet
members of the committee were Mr.G.D Alma Iqbal visited the same. He also
Birla, PurshotamDas TakkurDas. He was sponsored the stay Murmur Pickthal for six
the president of Muslim League and also the months in Madras and arranged a series of
president of MEASI. He donated 1 lakh for meetings addressed by Pickthal.
Jamia-Milia, Delhi in 1919 and one lakh to
Of his contributions, the greatest was
Smyrna Fund, which was collected for
the publishment of the Glorious Quran in
Turkey's famine, which was acknowledged
English by Pickthal. He also authored a
by Mustafa Kamal Pasha in 1921. He issued
book” The Tragedy of eighteen pence”. He
a blank cheque to Gandhi-Ji for the freedom
was a good economist and also earned
movement of our country and the statement
handsomely dealing in exchange rates of
issued by Gandhi ji was “Even my friend
Sterling Pound and Indian Rupee. He was
Birla has not issued a blank cheque”. He
symbol of communal harmony and he died
has donated a handsome amount to TIBIA th
peacefully on 7 Nov 1949 at his mansion in
College, Delhi and built a conference Hall in
Jamalia, Perambur.
Nadwa Uttar Pradesh known as Jamal Hall.
He was a freedom fighter and he sponsored
the visit of Moulana Shaukat Ali and
Mohamed Ali to Chennai in 1930. He was

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MSikapd; milahsk; mg;Jy;fg+H rh`pg;

mg;Jy; myPk;>
epWtdh;> iff;$yp iftpl;Nlhh; fofk;> [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up> jpUr;rp.

tuyhw;wpy; ntw;wpahsHfshf gjll ; jJ


; ld; Fwpgg
; pll
; hH. jhshsu; mtHfis
tho;ehspy; tyk; te;jtHfis gl;baypLk; mtHfsJ miwapy; re;jpj;Njd;. Kjypy;
NghJ tha;ikAk;> NeHikAk; fz;fshf cl;fhUq;fs; jk;gp vd;whHfs;. jdJ cwtpdH
fUjpatHfs; fz;zpakpf;ftHfshf kpFe;j nry;ykhf tsHj;j gps;is mtid
rKjhaj; j pd; fyq; f iu tpsf; F fshf ePq;fs; fz;bj;jij mtdhy; nghWj;Jf;
gupzkpj;J ,Ug;gijf; fhzKbAk;. me;j nfhs;s Kbatpy;iy. MdhYk; ePq;fs;
tifapy; njd; d pe; j pahtpd; mypfH nra;jjpy; jtwpy;iy. ,dp kPz;Lk; jtW
gy;fiyf;fofk; vd Nghw;wg;gLk; jpUr;rp nra;akhl;lhH vd ehd; cWjpaspf;fpNwd;.
[khy; K`k;kJ fy;Y}upapd; Kd;dhs; mg;gb epfo;e;jhy; vy;NyhH Kd;dpiyapYk;
nrayh; kw; W k; jhshsH kdpjNea fz;bf;fhky; jdpahf mioj;J ,d;Dk;
khz;ghsh; kh;`{k; M.J.M.mg;Jy; fG+h; rh`pg; $LjyhfNt fz;bf;f cq;fSf;F cupik
mth;fsJ mwg;gzpfs; tuyhw;wpy; nghd; ,Uf;fpwJ vd;whh;fs;. mtu;fsJ
Kj;Jf;fshy; nghwpf;fj;jf;fjhFk;. ngUe;jd;ik md;Nw gspr;rpl;lJ.
RkhH Kg;gJ Mz;LfSf;F Kd; mNj Nghy; xU Kiw tpLjpf;F jhNd
fh[hkpahd; tpLjpapd; KONeu cjtpahsuhf fhiu Xl;bf; nfhz;L te;j NghJ tpLjp
gzpahw;wpa NghJ xU rk;gtk;. mtHfsJ EioT thapypy; epd;wpUe;j Gjpa thl;r;Nkd;
kpf neUq;fpa cwtpduhd khztH xUtiu Nfl;il jpwf;fhky; tpLjpf;F ntspNa fhiu
tpLjp cztfj;jpy; gy;NtW khztHfs; epWj;JkhW gzpj;jhh;. jhshsu; mth;fSk;
Kd;dpiyapy; fLikahff; fz;bf;Fk; #oy;. vJTk; nrhy;yhky; tpLjp Nfl;Lf;F ntspNa
,jidr; rw;Wk; vjpHghuhj me;j khztH fhiu epWj;jptpl;L tpLjpf;F ele;J tUtij
jw;Nghija jhshsuhf ,Ue;j mg;Jy; fg+H fz;L ehq;fs; mQ;rp tUj;jk; njhptpj;Njhk;.
rh`pgplk; Kiwapl;lhH. jhshsH mtHfs; Mdhy; mg;Jy; fg+H rhfpg; mtHfNsh
tpLjp xUq; f pizg; g hsH mtHfsplk; thl; r ; N kd; jd; D ila Ntiyiar;
nrhy;yp vd;id te;J re;jpf;fr; nrhy;Yq;fs; nra;fpwhH mtiuf; Fiw nrhy;yhjPHfs; vd
vd;W Fwpg;gpl;lhH. mg;Nghija tpLjp thl;r;Nkidg; ghuhl;br; nrhd;dhHfs;.
xUq;fpizg;ghsNuh kpFe;j ftiy nfhz;L MrpupaHfsplj;jpYk; Kd;dhs; khztHfs;
jhshsu; miof;fpwhH vd;d epfog;NghfpwJ ,lj;jpYk; khwhj md;G nfhz;l kdpj Nea
vd;W njupatpy;iy! cq;fsJ gzpf;Nf khz;ghsH mtHfis my;yh`; nghUe;jpf;
Kw;Wg;Gs;sp MdhYk; Mfyhk; vd nfhs;thdhf.

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epd;w nrhy;yH ePL Njhd;wpdpaH

T. nuq;fd;
fz;fhzpg;ghsh; (Xa;T)> fz;fhzpg;ghsh; (Raepjpg; gphpT mYtyfk;)

ekJ [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hpapd; ifnahg;gk; thq;fp tq;fpf;F mDg;gp


Kd;dhs; nrayhsH kw;Wk; jhshsH itg;Nghk;> NkYk; jkpo;ehl;bNyNa
`h[p. M.J.M. mg;Jy; fG+h; mtHfspd; xt;nthU khjKk; filrp ehshd 30
rpwg;ghd gzpapiz epidT $Htjpy; kw;Wk; 31e; Njjp md;W ekJ fy;Y}hp
kfpo;r;rp milfpNwd;. ehd; ,e;j MrphpaHfSf; F k; > Mrphpauy; y hj
fy;Y}hpapy; Nrh;e;jJ Kjy; 1973 Mz;L gzpahsHfSf;Fk; rk;gsk; toq;fg;gl
fy;Y}hpapy; nghUshsuhf ,Ue;J Ntz;Lk; vd;w fUj;jpy; mtH cWjpahf
te;jhh;. 1989 Mz;L Kjy; nrayh; kw;Wk; ,Ue;jhh;.
jhshsuhf gjtp Vw;Wf; fy;Y}hp xUKiw tpgj;J Vw;gl;l nghOJ
epHthfj; i j ftdpj; J te; j hh; f s; . jpUty; y pf; N fzp kUj; J tkidapy;
mg;nghOJ 1990k; Mz;L Kjy; ehd; mDkjpf; f g; g l; L ,Ue; j nghOJ
fy;Y}hp mYtyfj;jpy; rk;gs gl;bay; Rtw;wpy; rh;tP]; Gj;jfj;ij itj;Jf;
gphptpy; gzpahw;wpNdd;. mg;NghJ nfhz;L Rkhh; 50 egHfSila rh;tP];
vd;idf; $g;gpl;L rk;gs gl;bay; gphpT Gj;jfj;jpy; ifnahg;gk; ,l;lij ,d;Wk;
rpwg;ghf nray;gl Ntz;Lk; vd;W vd;dhy; kwf;f ,ayhJ.
$wpdhHfs;. 3 khjq;fSf;F xU Kiw nrayhsH kwW ; k; jhshsH mtHfs;
ve;nje;j Njjpapy; ,uapypy; gazk; Mrphpah; f splKk; > Mrphpauy; y hj
nra;tJ vd;W xH ml;ltiz mspj;J gzpahsHfsplKk; md;ghfTk;>
mjd; gb Kd; gjpT gazrPl;L thq;f fz;zpakhfTk; ele;J nfhs;thH. ,e;j
MNyhrid $WthH. Gdpjkhd fy;Y}hpapy; gzpahw;w tha;g;G
khjjj ; py; 4 Kiw nrdi ; dapypUeJ ; je;j fy;Y}hp epHthfj;jpw;F ehd; flikg;
fy;Y}hpf;F tUk; NghJ rk;gs gl;baypy;> gl;L ,Uf;fpNwd;.
epYit gl; b ay; kw; W k; rh; t P ] ; ekJ Kd;dhs; nrayhsH kw;Wk;
Gj; j fj; j py; ifnaOj; j pl jahuhf jhshsH mth;fspd; fPo; gzpahw;wpaij
itj;jpUg;Nghk;. mtHfs; te;jTld; epidj;J ngUkpjk; nfhs;fpNwd;. vy;yhk;
ifnahg;gk; ,l;L fy;Y}hp fy;tp ,iz ty;y ,iwtd; mtHfSf;F kWik
,af;FeH mYtyfj;jpw;F mDg;gp cyfpy; ntw;wpia je;J mtHfSf;F
tpLNthk;. NkYk; rk;gs gl;bay; fy;Y}hp nrhHf;fj;ij je;J fz;zpag;
fy;tp ,iz ,afF ; eh; mYtyfjj ; py; gLj;Jthdhf.
,UeJ ; tej ; Tld; nrayhplk; ,Ue;J

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mhpa Fzq;fspd; mw;Gj Mtzk;

K. rz;KfNty;
mYtyff; fz;fhzpg;ghsh;
fy;Y}up mYtyfk; (muR cjtpngWk; gphpT)> [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up> jpUr;rp-20

xU njhlHtz;bg; ngl;bapd; Ntfk;> MFk; ,t;thW rpwe;j Nkyhz;ik


mjDila vd; [ pdpd; Ntfj; i jg; cAilatuhfj; jpfo; e ; J fy; Y }hp
nghWj;Nj mikfpwJ. mJNghy xU tuyhw;wpy; nghd; vOj;Jf;fshy; ngUk;
epWtdj; j pd; ntw; w p mjDila Gfo; mile;jtHfs; `h[p M.J.M mg;Jy;
epHthfpapd; nray;jpwidg; nghWj;Nj fG+H mtHfs; MtH.
mikfpd;wJ. epHthfk; nrk;ikahf fy;Y}hp gzp epkpj;jkhf>
eilngWtjw;F> epHthfg; nghWg;gpy; jkpo;ehlurpd; jiyikr; nrayfj;jpw;F
cs;stHfs; jiyikg; gz;Gfspy; rpwe;j mt;tg;NghJ nry;tJ tof;fk;. mq;Fs;s
NjHr;rp ngw;wpUf;f Ntz;Lk;. mt;thW caHfy;tpr; nrayiuAk;> ,af;FeiuAk;
rpwe; j fy; Y }hpapd; epHthfpahf re;jpf;Fk;NghJ mtHfspd; jiyapy; if
tpsq;fpatH `h[p M.J.M mg;Jy; fG+H itj;J Mzhf ,Ue;jhy; He is my Son. God
mtHfs; MtH. vspik ,tuJ typik. bless you vd;ghH. ngz;zhf ,Ue;jhy; She is
fdpT ,tuJ fk;gPuk;. gzpT ,tuJ my Daughter. God bless You vd;W Fwpg;gpl;L
kfpo;r;rp. kdk; Fspu tho;j;JthH. ,t;tho;j;ij
Nkyhz;ik vd;gJ nra;tjw;F I.A.S nghWg; g pypUf; F k; jiyikg;
chpa nraiyr; nrk;khg;Gld; nra;tJk;> gjtpapy; cs;stHfSk; Vw;Wf;nfhs;tH.
nra;J Kbg;gJk; MFk;. mtw;Ws;Sk; clNd ,tUf;Fhpa Ntiyfisr;
nra;tjw;F mhpa nraiyr; nra;J nra;JnfhLj;J kpFe;j khpahijAld;
Kbg;gJ Nguhz;ik MFk;. nra;Ak; elj;jp topaDg;gp itg;gH. ,tUila
nraypy; Fw;wk; fise;J> jpz;ik nry;thf;fhy; fy;Y}hp caHe;jJ vd;why;
epiwe;J> Nkw;ghHitAld; ,aq;fp mJ kpifahfhJ.
Nkd;ikAwr; nra;tJk;> nra;tpg;gJk;
Mfpa jd;ik nfhz;lJ Nkyhz;ik

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kdpj Neak; Nghw;wpa khz;ghsu;

j. RNg]; ghG
jl;lr;rH> fy;Y}up mYtyfk;> [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}up> jpUr;rp-20

ekJ fy;Y}upapd; Kd;dhs; nrayH fy;Y}upf;Fupa gzpfs; nrt;tNd eilngw


mtHfspd; mYtyf Copauhfg; gzpGupa Ntz;Lk; vdf; $WthHfs;. ,g;NghJ
vdf;F tha;g;G toq;fpa ey;y cs;sk; epidj;jhYk; me;jj; jUzq;fs; vd;id
nfhz;l Iah rkJ rhH mtHfis epidj;J nka; rpypHf;f itf;fpd;wd. NkYk; Iahtpd;
kl;lw;w kfpo;r;rp nghq;fpatdhf. Xl;Lduhfg; gzpGupe;j uFgjp ,we;jnghOJ
xU rkak; nrayH mtHfspd; jdJ Mo;e;j tUj;jj;jpid neQ;rhu
jtg;Gjy;tH [khy; KfkJTld; Kjy;tH njuptpj;J cldpUe;j kw;w Xl;LdHfisf;
miwapy; nrayH mkHe; J Ngrpf; $lNt ,Ue;J fhupaq;fis ftdpf;fr;
nfhz;bUf;ifapy; 'ghG> ghG' vd;W nrhd;d ngUe;jd;ikia vz;zp nefpo;e;J
$g;gpl;lhH. mg;nghOJ Kjy;tH mtHfs; NghNdd;.
ghGjhd; gf;fj;jpNyNa ,Uf;fpd;whH ve;j Iah mtHfs; fy;Y}upapy; ,Uf;Fk;
ghGit $g;gpLwPq;f? vd tpdt clNd NghJ khiy Ntiyfspy; Gy;ntspapy;
nrayH mtHfs; ehd; [khy; ghGit m kHe ;J nr a ;j p j ;j h s ; g b g ;g h Hfs ;
$g;gpLfpd;Nwd; vdf; $wpr; rpupj;j me;j mg; n ghOJ Njthyaj; j py; xypf; F k;
kwf;f Kbahj epidTfis Rke;J kzpNahriaf; Nfl; L fpwp]; j tHfs;
epw;fpd;Nwd;. nrayH mYtyf Copauhd xt;nthU kzpNeuj;jpw;Fk; ,iwtid
vd;id [khy; ghG vdf; $wp [khy; epidj;J topgLtijf; $wpg;
FLk;gj;jpy; vd;idAk; ,izj;Jf; nfhz;l ngUikg;gLthHfs;. rNfhju kjq;fspd;
mtupd; caupa Fzj; i j vz; z p kPJk; kpf;f kjpg;G nfhz;bUe;jhHfs;. mNj
cz;ikapy; tpae;J NghfpNwd;. Nghd;W muR mYtyfq;fs; nry;Yk; NghJ
,ilapy; Iah mtHfs; cly;epiy vdf;F cld; nrd;W tu tha;g;Gfs;
rupapy; y hkypUe; j nghOJ gyKiw fpilf;Fk; NghJ ehd; ghHj;jpUf;fpNwd;.
nrd;id nrd;W ifnahg;gk; thq;fp tur; ,tuJ fk;gPuj;ijg; ghHj;J> nfhz;L nrd;w
nry;Yk; Nghnjy;yhk; fhiy 5 kzpf;Nf Ntiyf;F cldbahf me;j Nky; mjpfhup
vd;id vjpHghHj;J ifnahg;gk; ,l;L mDkjp toq;fp ePq;f Vd; rhH te;jPq;f ,e;j

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igaid mDg;Gdh NghJNk” vd;W Nghw;wpa ngUkfdhuhfj; jpfo;e;jhHfs;.


$wpa Neuq;fspy; 'mg;gb ,y;y rhH caujpfhupfspy; ,Ue; J filepiy
nly;ypf;F uh[h MdhYk; tPl;bw;F CopaHfs; tiu midtiuAk; caupa
Gs;sjhd;” vd $wp me;j mjpfhupfis kjpg;Gld; elj;jpdhHfs;. fhyk; Nghw;wpa
tpag;gpy; Mo;j;jpa jUzq;fs; mit. ngUkfdhfj; jpfo;e;j nrayH Iah mtHfs;
midtiuAk; tpag;gpy; Mo;j;Jk; gd;Kfj;
Iah mtHfspd; Ngr;R> fk;gPuk;> ghrk;>
jd;ik nfhz;ltuhfj; jpfo;e;jhHfs;. rhjp>
fdpT> mNj Neuj;jpy; msitf; flf;fhj
kj ,d NtWghby;yhky; midtiuAk;
Nfhgk; vd gd;Kfj;jd;ik nfhz;ljhf
md;ghy; gpzpj;jhHfs;. Iah mtHfs;
,Ue;jhYk; jhd; xU nraiy nra;tjw;F
,g; N ghJk; vq; f NshL tho; t jhfNt
xg;Gjy; mspj;Jtpl;lhHfs; vd;why; mJ
czHfpNwd;. Iah mtHfNshL NrHe;J
vg;gbg;gl;l Ntiyahf ,Ue;jhYk; nra;J
fy;Y}up Ntiyfisr; nra;j ehl;fs; ehSk;
Kbf;fhky; epk;kjpahf cwf;fj;ijf; $l
vd; kdjpy; te;J nry;fpd;wd.
tpUk;gkhl;lhHfs;. NkYk;> Mrpupauy;yhj
gzpahsH 4 NgUf;F gzpepakd fUj;JU “vz;zpa Kbjy; Ntz;Lk;

mDg;gp Xu; Mz;Lf;F Nkyhf epYitapy; ey;yNt vz;zy; Ntz;Lk;


,Ue;j Neuj;jpy; jdJ fbdKaw;rpahy; jpz;zpa neQ;rk; Ntz;Lk;
mDkjpaspf;f itj;J mg;nghOJ Vw;gl;l njspe;j ey;ywpT Ntz;Lk;”
gzg;gad; gpur;rpidahy; tUj;jkhf ,Ue;j vDk; kfhftp ghujpapd; ftpij
vq;fsplk; 'epr;rak; cq;fSf;F Arrears Mf tupfSf;Nfw;g njspe;j ew;rpe;jidAld;
tUk; ftiyg;glhjPHfs;” vdf; $wpdhHfs;. jpz;zpa neQ;rj;Jld; jk; tho;ehs;
mjw;Fg;gpwF gy Mz;Lfs; fle;j epiyapy; KOtJk; ey;yijNa vz;zpdhh;. mth;
jw;Nghija nrayH mtHfspd; ngUk; vz;zq;fs; ,iwtd; mUshy; epiwNtwpd
Kaw;rpahy; md;W Kd;dhs; nrayH $wpa vd;W epidf;fpNwd;.
thHj;ijfs; ,d;W nrayH Iah kw;Wk; Iah mtHfSf;fhf vd;Wk;
Kjy;th; %ykhf cz;ikahfNt ele;jij ,iwtidg; gpuhHj;jpg;Ngd;.
vz;ZfpNwd;. Kf;fhYk; czHe;j
cd;djkhdtupd; rj;jpa thHj;ijfis ed;wpAld;>
vd;dntd;W nrhy;tJ. Rng]; ghG. j

Iah> mtHfisg; gw;wpr; RUf;fkhfr;


nrhy;y Ntz;Lnkd;why;> kdpj Neaj;ijg;

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flik tPuH [khy; mg;Jy; f/g+H mz;zhH

<NuhL E.K.M. mg;Jy; fdp


kjurh ,];ykpah caHepiyg; gs;sp jhshsH>
(E.K.M. jh[; vd;Dk; my;`h[;. E.K.M. [p. K`k;kJ jh[; K`;apj;jPd;> B.Tech., mtHfs;
kH`_k; my;`h[;. [khy; mg;Jy; fg+H mtHfspd; rpwpa je;ijahH
kH`_k;. my;`h[;. [khy; mg;Jy; fuPk; mtHfspd; kfis kze;j ikj;JdH MthHfs;)

cd;dj [khypah FLk;gj;jpy; fy;Y}up [khy; K`k;kJtpy;


cjpj;jhH caHFz cj;jkuha; fy;tp ngw;wJk; khztHfs;
jd;dyk; fUjh jiytnud gy;NtW ehl;by; mikj;jhHfs;
juzpf; nfhUkzp Kj;jhdhH Kd;dhs khztH rq;fq;fs;
md;ghy; ftHe;jhH midtiuAk; ty;yhH nrayH f/g+utHjhd;
my;`h[; mg;Jy; f/g+uz;zhH thfha; mtw;iwj; Jtf;fpLthH
jd;dpy; MSikj; jpwNdhL ey;tpjk; fy;Y}up tsHtjw;F
jpfo;e;jhH gyJiw tpj;jfuha; ! epiwtha; cjtpfs; ngw;wpLthH!

vz;zpy; mlq;fh rpwg;GlNd ,iwtd; ey;yb ahuhfp


vspik mlf;fg; gz;GlNd ,u#y; md;gpy; kdKUfp
jd;dpfH ,y;yhf; fy;Y}up cWjp nfhz;l cs;sj;jhy;
jkpof jpUr;rp khefupy; cioj;jhH midtH eyd;fUjp
fz;zpaH [khy; K`k;kJld; ngUkjpg; Gw;w [khypah
fh[hkpahd; ts;sYld; Nghw;Wk; mugpf fy;Y}up
xd;whag; ghl;ld; ngaH#l;b cWJiz jiytH nghWg;ghw;wp
,ize;J epWtp gzpGupe;jhH! xspHtha; k];[pJk; tpupTnra;jhH !

fy;tpj; njhz;by; mWgjhz;L nguk;g+H [khypah caHTepiyg;


flik czHtpy; gynghWg;gpy; gs;spapy; vspNahH gapd;wpLtH
gy;fiyf; fofg; Gfo;<l;b ,iwtd; ,y;yk; u`;khdpah>
gyJiwf; fy;tpf; fiyf;$lk; ,we;NjhH mlq;Fk; fGU];jhd;>
nty;Yk; juj;Jld; tsHj;jjdhy; eupf;Fb [khy; typAy;yh`;>
tpOJfs; tpupe;j Myk;Nghy; eype;NjhHf; FjtpLk; epjpy[;dh
gy;yh apukha khztHfs; epWtdk; gyjpd; epHthfk;
gapd;W cyfpy; gutpdNu! NeHikj; jpwj;Jld; gzpnra;jhH !

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Presenting a Cheequ to Dr. KARUNANIDHI, CM Mr. ABUBAKER of Hotel President garlending
for Srilankan Tamil relief Dr. PONMUDI, Minister GAFOOR SAHIB, ABDUL RAHMAN, Ex.MP and
is watching Justic B.Rajendran of Madras High Court in the Picture

with Mr. M.K.STALIN, Deputy CM Our Treasurer meeting


during his visit to our College K. Rahaman Khan, Dy.speaker. Shri. G.K.VASAN,
Union Minister, along with GAFOOR SAHIB

Honouring Nawab ABDUL ALI In Conversation with


Prince of Arcot. Kavikko ABDUL RAHMAN
His Excelency Governor FATHIMA BEEVI Honouring His Excelency Governer in our
GAFOOR SAHIB and ABDULLAH BASHA Golden Jubilee Function with A.V. JAFFARUDIN,
Principal our commitee Member

Garlending Dr. KALAIGNER KARUNANIDHI with Dr.J.JAYALALITHA, CM, Tamil Nadu


KUNDRAKUDI ADIGALAR is watching Presenting cheque for
Tsunami relief.

with Education Minister of Tamil Nadu Gar lending Mr. IQBAL, Chief Justice of
Shri.K.ANBAZHALAGAN Madras Highcourt along with
K. RAHAMAN KHAN, Ex.M.L.A., in the Picture Mr. MO.H.FAROOK MARICAR
Honouring Trichy SIVA, MP,
with Dr. T.R.PACHAIMUTHU, Chandellor of
along with our Treasurer,
SRM University our Alumnus
JAMAL MOHAMED SAHIB

Receiving Best Educationist Award


A Happy moment with
from His Excelency S.S.BARNALA,
Trichy SIVA, MP, our Donor
Governor of Tamil Nadu.

with A.V.M.JAFFARUDIN and


with Dr. PONNA VAIKO
A.G.AHAMED HUSSAIN
VC of Bharathidasan University
JMC Committee Members
with Shri. G.K.VASAN, Union Minister and
Garlending Hon. Minister Dr. K. ANBAZHAGAN
S.M. HIDAYATHULLAH, President, JMC Chennai
on his Birthday in Chennai
Chapter at IFTAR Function at Hotel ABU Palace, Chennai

Honouring Shri.G.K.VASAN Presenting a momento to


Union Minister for Shipping Dr.K.ANBAZHAGAN

Honouring Mr. JOHN SUNDAR of with Majestic KAREEM


Loksabah Secretariate, our Alumnus Secretary, New College.
with Music Sensation
Garlending A.R.RAHMAN
Mr.A.R.RAHMAN
our President M.J.NOORDEEN is also seen
during his visit to JMC, Trichy

Garlending Late. ABDUL MALIK of


Explaining a point to A.R.RAHMAN
Jedda Alumni Chapter who Brought
in his room our Treasurer is also Present
A.R.RAHMAN to our college

with Principal and Chief Guest in with A.R.RAHMAN


Graduation Day Function MUJEEB, SAMAD, NIHAL AND NISSAR
Speaking in the UAE Alumni Meeting of with Dr. K. ANBAZHAGAN
JMC in Dubai during his visit to our College, Principal
Samad is present

with B.S.ABDUL RAHMAN A Charming young men at Leather Fair,New Delhi


Founder Cresent Engineering College, Vandalur our Former Secretary & Correspondent

Explaning to a foreign Buyer at Conversation with Janab A.K.ABDUL SAMAD


Leather Fair, New Delhi President, IUML
with Dr. DAWOOD BASHA of with Madurai ADEENAM and
RDB College - our Alumus and Donar at Dubai Principal Dr. SHEIK MOHAMED

Our Secretary with Justice RAJENDRAN and


Madurai ADEENAM
Govt. Pleader RAJA KHALIFULLAH
Honouring GAFOOR SAHIB
boh our Former students.

Receiving Award from Mr.RAHMAN KHAN Honouring Mr. T.P.M. MYDEENKHAN


Present Union Minister K.ROSSAIAH Governer, Tamil Nadu State Minister
Tamil Nadu on the DIAMOND JUBILEE of NEW COLLEGE
Garlending Dr.K.PONMUDI Honouring Haji J.M.HAROON, M.P
Higher Education Minister of Tamil Nadu a close relative of GAFOOR SAHIB

Presenting the Book “JAMAL MOHAMED” Meeting Shri.A.R.ANTULAY, Union Minister


written by NEELKAN PERUMAL our Founder to also seen is Janab KHALEEL of
Shri.G.K.VASAN and Shri.RAHMANKHAN Texcity Institutions, Coimbatore

with Mr. M.R.K.PANNEER SELVAM


Honouring Shri.C.PONNAIAN
Minister for Backward Class and
Finance Minister of our State and our Alumnus
our Former Student
Getting a Shield from High Commissioner of Getting a Shield from Mr.C.D.GOPINATH, Former
Australia, N.SRINIVASAN, President of Tamilnadu Indian Cricket Captain along with
Cricket Association is watching Dr.A.C.MUTHIAH, President TNCA and B.C.C.I

Honouring Shri.ELANGOVAN, IAS with Dr.K.ANBAZHAGAN and K.N.NEHRU


Former Student who Instituted an Endowmet State Ministers.
to Distribute Scholarship for Poor Students

Getting a momento from DAYANITHI MARAN Infront of the Great TAJMAHAL - one of the
Union I.T. Minister in the Platinum Jubilee Seven wonders of the world
of T.N.C.A.
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Chapter President Received by Singapore Jamalians

GAFOOR SAHIB addressing Singapore Replying to the award Presented to him


Chapter at Singapore in 2011 at Singapore

Vice Chancellor Dr.MEENA with GAFOOR SAHIB’s Introducing M.J. JAFFAR Son-in-law
Daughter and Grand Daughter and our well wisher from Kuwait to Dr.MEENA
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of GAFOOR SAHIB

Grand son Mujeeb and Mrs. Mujeeb Mujeeb, Gafoorsahib and Jamal Gani,
Founder Rice-City School, Aduthurai

with Friends of T.N.C.A. Family Photo of M.JAMALUDIN


3rd son of GAFOOR SAHIB
M.J.S. NAZIR AHAMED with Dr.M.M.SHAHUL HAMEED AND
getting Distinguished Alumus Award Dr. ABDULLAH BASHA
from Gafoor Sahib

With Haji. K.M.GANI Shri. MASANAMUTHU, D.I.G. Trichy.


our committee member and donar Dr. R.KHADER MOIDEEN, Principal
is also Present

Al Haj SHAIK HASSAN SAHIB, Present Secretary Meeting Former Secretary


Managing Trustee of Nagore Darga Honouring our President BILAL is also present.
our Secretary.
with KHALEEL SAHIB, Dr. SAMAD with Dr. K. ALLAUDIN, IAS
Dr. SALIQUE and Dr. R.K.M. our Alumnus

Meeting JAYASHREE MURALIDARAN with Dr. A.SUBHAN KHAN


Collector of Trichy of Commerce Department
along with Dr. SINDASHA, Principal

with Dr.SINDHASHA
Greeting Dr. SALIQUE
Dr.SAMAD and Dr.NIHAL
Principal JMC
Present and Past Treasurers
Greeting ABDUL KHADER with Brunai BASHEER, Committee Member
our Kuwait Alumnus and S.M. HIDAYATHULLAH
MMS, RKM AND PNP

with Haji.KHALEEL AHAMED Dr.MANSURE receiving GAFOOR SAHIB


Dr. MANSURE and Dr. SHEIK MOHAMED Dr. MMS and our Present Secretary are all smiles.

Receiving an award from


Meeting Mr. MASANA MUTHU, D.I.G.,
BISHMA NARAYAN SING Governer with
Trichy at JMC
Dr. ABDULLAH BASHA, Principal, JMC
with Haji. K.M. EBRAHIM Observing the beauty of
our wellwisher Singapore in 2011

Introducing M.J.A. EBRAHIM, our Alumnus with Grand Son’s


to M.O.H. FAROOK MARAIKAER RIZVI AND JAMAL MOHAMED

Presenting Distinguised Alumnus


Dr. M. SHEIK MOHAMED
Award to Prof. MEERAN
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J JAYALALITHAA SECRETARIAT
Chennai-600 009.
Chief Minister
21.01.2005
Date .................................

Dear Thiru Abdul Gafoor,

On behalf of the people of Tamil Nadu, I thank you for your

gracious gesture in making a generous contribution of Rs.4 lakhs

towards the massive relief and rehabilitation effort launohed by the

Government of Tamil Nadu for the Tsunami victims.

Yours sincerely,

JJ
JAYALALITHAA
AYALALITHAA

To

Thiru Abdul Gafoor,


Secretary,
Jamal Mohamed College,
7 Race Course Road, KhajaNagar,
Tiruchirappalli-620 020.

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Late. Haji. Janab. M.J.M. ABDUL GAFOOR SAHIB’S


Contribution to the growth and glory of
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE
MILESTONE
Our College has crossed many University.
milestones in higher education since 1951. 1983 M.Phil Courses – Started.
During the tenure of (Late) Haji. Janab. 1985 PG Self-Finance Courses – Started.
M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib who served in
1986 UG Computer Science Course –
different capacities as Treasurer and
Started.
Secretary & Correspondent of our College,
1987 PG Diploma Courses–Started.
his contribution to the growth and
development of our College was immense. 1988 AICTE approved M.C.A – Started.
Many buildings both in the College and in 1990 University of Madras – Institute of
the Hostel were added during his period. Correspondence Education – Spot
New courses were introduced and there Admission Centre – Stared.
was an overall development to the 1991 Alumni Association Overseas
satisfaction of the stakeholders. He was a Chapter – Inaugurated.
source of strength and support to every 1995 UG Self-Finance Courses-Men –
member in our College. His words of Started.
wisdom and deeds of distinction deserve a
1999 UG Self-Finance Courses-women –
special mention. His vision and mission
Started shift II.
were matchless in many respects. His
2000 AICTE approved M.B.A – Started.
thorough dedication and determination
have considerably shaped our institutions 2001 Golden Jubilee Celebrated.

in a significant manner. 2001 Computerized Caligraphy Traning


Centre Approved by National
Academic and Extra-academic Council for promoting Urdu
achievements during the period of (Late) language (Ministry of HRD, New
Haji Janab. M. J. M. Abdul Gafoor Sahib. Delhi) - Started.
1974 Ph.D Research Programme – 2002 Accredited by NAAC at Five Star
Commenced. Level.
1976 UGC Recognized the College as one 2003 PG Self-Finance Courses-Women –
of the Ten “Lead Colleges” in the Started shift II
state. 2004 Autonomous Status – Conferred.
1976 Silver Jubilee Celebrated. 2005 Women Hostel – Inaugurated.
1982 Affiliated to Bharathidasan 2005 UGC Approved six Carrier Oriented

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Programes (COP) - Started. 2010 Additional Section in M.A., English,


2007 PG Self-Finance Courses women - M.Sc., Mathematics for Men, 4 Year
started Shift I. B.S., Biotechnology and additional

2007 Five years Ulama Course with B.A section in B.Sc., I.T for Women, PG

(Arabic) and M.A (Arabic) – Started Diploma in Fermentation


Technology and UGC approved COP
2007 Anna University, Chennai study
course in E-Mathematical Tools.
centres – Distance Education –
Started. 2010 Diamond Jubilee Inaugural
Function on 11.07.2010
2008 Convergence Scheme with IGNOU
and Twinning Programme with 2010 Received Permanent Affiliation

Pondicherry Central University - orders for 2 sections of M.Sc.,

Started. Biotechnology

2008 Department of Technical Education 2010 Extension of Autonomous status for

approved Type Wpriting Institute - 6 more years conferred by UGC and

Started. Bharathidasan University

2008 Received Permanent Affiliation 2010 Singapore Alumni Chapter register

orders for Govt. Aided 11 UG, 11 PG as Society

and 2 M.Phil Courses. 2011 Received Permanent Affiliation

2008 13 UG & 15 PG Additional Sections orders for M.B.A., Additional

started. section-I and M.Sc., Chemistry (2


sections)
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(CGPA 3.6 out of 4.0) 2011 Declared open Diamond Jubilee
arch
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function on 07.02.2011 on
2009 MBA second section started with
completion of 60 Years with a
AICTE Approval
students strength of 9625.
2009 Ph.D in Computer Science and
2011 Awarded “College with Potential for
Management Studies started
Excellence Status” with a financial
2009 Received Permanent Affiliation
grant of Rs. 1.5 Crores by the UGC,
orders for Self Finance MA
New Delhi.
(English), M.Com, MBA, MCA,
2011 Awarded Accreditation for 3 Years
M.Sc(IT), M.Sc (CS), BA (English- 2
for M.B.A., Programme by National
sections), B.Com (4-sections),
Board of Accreditation of AICTE,
B.Sc., Mathematics, 13 M.Phil, 12
New Delhi.
Ph.D and 7 Carrier Oriented
Programmes (COP)

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Fh; M d; kw; W k; muGj; jkpo;
gpd;dh; mth; nrd;id te;J> fpjhGfSk; Xjpdhh;.
Nfhlk;ghf;fj;jpy; xU gpnuQ;Rf;fhuh;
itj;jpUe;j xU Njhy; kz;bapy;

110
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

vdg ; hll; dhNuh fWgG; > fpJhg; t


P pNah ,g;nghOJ Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jhpd;
nre;epw mofp. vdNt Kj;JkPuh thzpgk; nehbe;jJ. <y;];Jiuapd;
uhTj;jhpd; cwtpdh; vd; ghl;ldhUf;F epWtdj;;jpw;F Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jh;
fpJhg; tP pia kzKbjJ ; nfhLgg ; ij ngUe;njhif fld; nrYj;j Ntz;ba
tpUkg ; tpyi ; y. vdpDk; ,tt ; p~ajj ; py; epiy Vw;gl;lJ. flid tR+y;
Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jh; cWjpahf epd;W nra;tjw;fhf <y;];Jiu jk;Kila
vd; ghl;ldhUf;F jk; mUik kfs; Jgh~hfpa vd; ghl;ldhiu Kj;JkPuh
fpJh;gPtpia kzKbj;Jf; nfhLj;jhh;. uhTj; j hplk; mDg; g p itj; j hh; .
mg;nghOJ vd; ghl;ldhUf;F taJ mtiuf; fz;lJk; Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jh;>
16> fpJh; gPtpf;F taJ 8. “vd; filfF
; s; thpd; fhiy ntlb
;
jpUkzk; epfoe
; j
; gpd; jk; tpLNtd”; vd;W fh;r;rpj;jhh;. “ehd;
kUkfidj; jk; filapNy ,Ue;J tuTk; Ntz;lhk;; jhq;fs; fhiy
gzpahw;WkhW $wpdhh; Kj;JkPuh ntl;lTk; Ntz;lhk;. ehd; jq;fisf;
uhTj;jh;.vdpDk; mthpd; ,uj;jj;NjhL Nfhh;l;by; ghhj
; J
; f; nfhsf ; pNwd.;
,uj; j khf Xbf; nfhz; b Ue; j jhq;fs; nfhLf;f Ntz;ba
mtUila jd; kjpg;G czh;T flidj;jhNd Nfl;fpwhh; Jiu.
mtiu “KbahJ” vd;W $WkhW mjid vt;thw;whDk; <h;g;gJ jhNd
nra;jJ. ,e;jj; jd; kjpg;G czh;Nt Kiw” vd;W $wp ntspNa te;jhh;
mthplk; gpw;fhyj;jpYk; kpifj;J vd; ghl;ldhh;.
epd;W jk;ikg; ngw;w je;ij - ,jd;gpd; Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jhpd;
aplkpUe;J $l mtiu cjtp ngwhJ tL
P k; Nfhlkg ; hff
; jj; pypUej
; mtUila
jLj;J epd;wJ. mg;gd; nrhj;J fhzpAk; Vyj;jpw;F te;j nghOJ
vd;whYk; ,uty; nrhj;JjhNd vd;W mtw;iw vd; ghl;ldhh; Vyj;jpw;F
mth; gpw;fhyj;jpy; mbf;fb $Wk; vLj;J <y;]; Jiuf;Fr; Nru Ntz;ba
tof;fKilatuhf ,Ue;jhh;. flid <hj ; J
; mtt ; pU nrhjJ ; ff
; isAk;
,jd;gpd; mth; jk; ez;gh; jk; ngaUf;F vOjpf; nfhs;shky; jk;
xUthplkpUeJ ; 100 &gha; ifkhww ; hf ikj;Jdd; ngaUf;F vOjp itj;jhh;.
thqf
; pj; jdpahfj; njhopy; Jtqf
; pdhh.; tpiutpy; ikj;Jdd; ,we;JtplNt
njhopy; ehSf;F ehs; tsuj; mr;nrhj;Jf;fs; mthpd; je;ijahfpa
Jtq;fpaJ. tpiutpy; mth; <y;]; Kj; J kP u h uhTj; j Uf; F te; j d.
Jiuapd; Jgh~hf Mdhh;. mtw;iw Kj;JkPuh uhTj;jh; jhNk

128
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

itj;Jf; nfhs;shky; jk; ,U ngz; Foe;ijfs; eifg; Ngioia itj;J


kff
; SfF; k; vOjpitjJ ; j; jk; NguDk; tpisahLtijf; fz;L mjid
vd; jei
; jAkhfpa [khy; Kfkk ; Jit thqf ; pj; jpwe;J ghh;f;f vd;d tpag;G!
mtw; w pd; Nkw; g hh; i tahsuhf mjpy; jhk; fhzhkw; Nghdjhff;
Mf;fpdhh;. gpd;dh; mth;jk; kUkfdpd; fUjpa itueif ,Ue;jJ. mjid
,y;yk; te;J jk; ,Wjp ehl;fis vLj;J tpw;Wf; flidj; jPh;j;jNjhL
mikjpahff; fopj;J te;jhh;. jkm; Uik kfdhfpa vd; jei ; jahUfF ;
,iwr;rp thq;fpf; nfhLj;J rw;W kd
,jd;gpd; vd; ghl;ldhh; <y;];
MWjy; mile;jhh;. vdpDk; tPl;by;
Jiu aplkpUeJ ; tpyfpr; nrhej
; khf
czTj; Jd;gk; ,Ue;J nfhz;Nl
thzpgk; nra;J te;jhh;. mjpy; fld;
,Ue;jJ. vdNt xU ntsi ; sff
; huf;
mjpfkhf Vw;gl;L thzpgk;
fkn
; gdpapy; 25 &gha; rk;gsj;jpy;
nehbj;jJ. tPl;by; cs;s Kf;Nfhzj;
Jgh~hfr; rpy fhyk; gzpahw;wpdhh;.
juhirf;$l tpw;W fldhspfSfF ; j;
jhk; nrYjj; Ntzb ; a flid <h;j;J ,jd; g pd; jpUNtq; f lj; j hd;
te;jhh;. vdpDk; fld; njhiye;j nrl;bahUld; Nrh;e;J Njhy; thzpgk;
ghby;iy. nraj ; hh.; gpdd; h; mtiu tplL
; k; tpyfp>
xUthplk; 30 Mapuk; &gha; ifkhwW ;
,jdpilNa Nfhzpj; J zp>
thqf ; pj; jdpahf thzpgk; Jtqf ; pdhh.;
Njqf
; ha>; fpspQ;ry; Mfpatw;iw
,jpypUeJ ; mtUila thof ; i
; fapNy
thq;fpr; rpW thzpgk; nra;J te;jhh;.
xU GJtpjj; jpUg;gk; Vw;gl;L mtiu
xU ehs; 6 taJs;s jk; xNu xU ksksntd;W tho;f;ifapd; cr;rpf;F
kfd; [khy; Kfk;kJ mtiu mZfp> Vw;wpr; nrd;wJ. 1914-k; Mz;by; Njhy;
“mj;jh! ,iwr;rp thq;fp Mf;fpj;jh tpiy ,wqf ; ,th; mjpfkhd Njhyf ; is
mj;jh!” vd;W jk; gpQ;R tha; jpwe;J thq;fpj; Njf;fp itj;jhh;. gpd;dh; Nghh;
$wpa nghOJ mthpd; <uw;Fiy Kbe;jJk; mtw;iw ntspehLfSf;F
fUfpajhk>;“fldf
; huhf
; SfF ; nfhLff ; mDg;g mtUf;F xd;Wf;Fg; gj;jhf
Ntzb; a fld; ghff ; pAss ; Nj. ehd; yhgk; fpilj;J mtiu xU Nfhbr;
,iwr;rp thq;fpj;ju fhRf;F vqF ; nry;tuhf Mf;fpaJ.
NghNtd;” vd;W mohf;F iwahf jk; ifapy; ngUk; nghUs; NrUk;
nrhy;yp tpl;L ntspNa nrd;whuhk;. tiuapy; mth; mwk; nra;tijr;
mg;nghOJ jk; tPl;L thrypy; Rzf;fp itf;ftpy;iy. ifapy; rpwpJ

128
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

gzk; Nrh;e;jTlNd mjw;fhd “[fhj;” ([khyK ; ifjd P ; gpyb ; q); 1924k; MzL ;
njhifia xJf;fp mwk; nra;tjpy; ,tuhy; fl;l Muk;gpf;fg;gl;lJ. me;j
nrytpl;lhh;. jhk; nrd;id te;jJk; Mz;L mth; ,we;j gpwF mtUila
mjd; Kjd; Kjyhfj; jhk; Fh;Md; %j;j kfd; [khy;KfkJ - ekJ
Xjpa A+R/gpa;ah kju]htpw;F me;j fy;Y}hpapd; epWtdh; mth;fshy;
“[fhj”; epjpapypUeJ ; MjuT eyf ; pdhh.; fl;blk; epiwT nra;ag;gl;lJ. mij
A+R/g; nyg;ig MypKf;Fg;gpd; mjd; jpUr; r p> k[; y pRy; cykhtpw; F
jiyik Mrphpah; gjtp jhq;fpa ed;nfhilahf jug;gl;lJ. ,e;j 100
nksytp Kfk;kJ jkPk; `]uj; Vf;fh; tshfj;jpNyNa ,Jjhd; Kjy;
mth;fSf;F tPL thq;fp md;gspg;Gr; flb; lk.; ,qF ; jhd; k[y ; pRy; cykhtpd;
nra;jhh;. fp.gp.1898-k; Mz;by; &gha; cykhf;fs; $b Fh;Midg; gw;wp
40>000 nrytpy; kju]h [khypaa ; hit Muha;r;rp nra;J te;jhh;fs;. NkYk;>
Jtff ; p jhk; ,sikapy; MLNkaj ; J
; f; mdhijf; Foei ; jfspd; fhgg ; fkhfTk>;
nfhzb ; UfF
; k; nghOJ gidkujj ; bapy; k[;ypRy; cykhtpd; Kjy; gs;spf;$l
mkh;e;J fz;l fdit edthf;fpdhh;. -khfTk; ,e;j fl;blk; tpsq;fpaJ
kju]hitj; Jtf;fpaNjhly;yhJ NkYk; ,g;nghOJ ,Uf;Fk; ekJ
mJ fhyk; fhykha; cyfpy; epiyj;J [khy; KfkJ fy;Y}hpapd; milahs
epd;W Nrit nra;JtUk; tz;zk; -khf ,f;fl;blNk cs;sJ vd;gJk;
mjw;Fg; ngUk; nrhj;Jf;fisAk; ekJ fy;Y}hpapd; Mz;L kyh; kw;Wk;
“tf;g;” nra;jhh;. vy;yhg; gjpg;GfspYk; ,f;fl;blNk
cs;sJ vd;gJk; rpwg;Gf;FwpaJ. jhk;
NfhtpY}hpy; mlqf ; g; ngww; pUfF; k; rpWtajpy; Xjpa jpz;Lf;fy;ypy;
,iwNerr; nry;th; nfhOk;G iraa ; J ,Uf;Fk; kju]h A+R/g;gpahit ey;y
K`kk ; J `[u;j; mthf ; isj; jk; Kiwapy; elj;Jtjw;F Vuhskhd
Md;kPf FUthf Vw;W mth;fspd; gz cjtp nra;jhh;fs;. MLJiwapy;
ey;topfhl;ly;gb ,iwtopapy; jk;ik xU gs; s pthriyAk; eph; k hdk;
<LgLj;jpf; nfhz;ldh; ts;sy; [khy; nra;jhh;fs;. NkYk; jpz;Lf;fy;
K`a ; pjj
; d
P ; mthf
; s; nfhOkG ; `[u;j; mUfpy; ,Uf;Fk; NfhtpY}h; xU
mth;fspd; Kaw;rpahy; fpl;ljl;l 600 gss ; pthry>; Mej ; pu khepyk; neyY ; }hpy;
gs;spthry;fs; fl;lg;gl;ld vd;gJ xU gs;spthry;> jpz;Lf;fy;ypy; cs;s
Fwpg;gplj;jf;fJ. jdJ nrhe;j ful;~hg;gpy; xU gs;sp
ekJ fy;Y}hpapd; Kjy; fl;blk; thriyAk; eph;khdk; nra;jhh;fs;.

128
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

kR+jpapy; jq;f fyrk; : gl; b Uf; f pwJ” vd; W tpae; J


kR+jpapd; kPJ 40 mb NfhGuKk; $Wthhf ; shk.;
mjd; kPJ 3 mb cauj;jpy; jq;fj;
Mq;fpNyahpd; rpwe;j gz;ghlhd
jfLfshy; %lgg ; ll; fyrKk; ,UfF ; k;
Fwpj;j Neuk; jtwhik ,tUila
mG+h;tkhd kR+jpia fhz Ntz;Lnk
cs;sj;ijg; nghpJk; fth;e;jJ.
-d;why;> Nryk; efhpd; ika gFjpap-
mf;fhyj;jpy; mh;gj;ehl; tq;fpapd;
Yss ; KfkJGwh njUTfF ; thUqf ; s.;
mjpguhf ,Ue;j ]h;[hd; mh;gj;ehl;>
,q;Fs;s E}W Mz;Lfs; goikahd
nrz;l; [hh;[; Nfhl;ilapy; fth;duhf
kR+jpapy;jhd; ,g;gbgl;l mG+h;tk;
,Ue;j Mq;fpyj; Jiukfidj;
,Uf;fpwJ. ,JNghd;w jq;f NfhGuk;
jk;Kld; NjePh; mUe;j xUehs; khiy
(kpduh) jkpofj;jpy; NtW vq;FNk
5 kzpf;F tUkhW mioj;jpUe;jhuhk;.
,y;iy vd;fpwhh;fs;. jhd; kl;Lk;
fth;diu vjph;ghh;j;Jf; fhj;jpUe;j
,g;gbnahU kR+jpia fl;bajhf
]h;[hd; mh;gj;ehl; khiy 5 kzp 2
ahUk; fUjptplf$ ; lhJ vdW ; epidjj ;
epkplk; MfpAk; fthd ; h; tuhjijf ; zL;
gpugy Njhy; tzpfuhd [khy;
khbapypUe;J fPNo ,wq;fp te;jhuhk;.
nkha;jPd;> mg;gFjp ,];yhkpa
mg;nghOJjhd; fth;dh; khbg;gbapd;
kf;fsplkpUe;J mth;fshy; Kbe;j
kP J Vwpf; n fhz; b Ug; g ijf; f z; L >
nts;spf;fhRfis jUkhW nrhy;yp>
“Fwpj;j Neuk; Kbe;J tpl;lJ” vd;W
mitaidj;ijAk; fyrj;jpd;
$wpf;nfhz;Nl fPNo ,wq;fpr; nrd;W
mbgg ; Fjpapy; nfhlb ; kR+jpia nghJr;
tpl;lhuhk;. ,Jgw;wp mf;fhyj;jpy;
nrhj;jhf khw;wptpl;lhh;.
gpugykhfg; Ngrg;gl;L te;jjhk;.
,it kl;Lky;yhJ ,th; jkpo;
,jidf; Nfst ; pAww
; ehspypUeJ
;
ehl;by; vq;nfq;F gs;spthapy;fs;
vd;Dila ghl;ldhUk; Fwpj;j Neuk;
,yi; yNah mqn ; fyy ; hk; gss; pthapy; -
jtwh tof;fj;ijg; nghpJk; gpd; -
fisf; flb
; fn
; fhLjj; hh.; ,jd; fhuzkhf
gw;wpdhh;. xUtiu khiy 3 kzpf;Fr;
,tUila Gfo; ehnlqf ; pYk; gutpaJ.
re;jpf;f Vw;ghlhfp ,Ug;gpd; mq;F 3
vdNt njw;NfNjhy; thq;fr; nry;Yk;
kzpf;F 4 epkplj;jpw;F Kd;Ng nrd;W
,tUila Copah;fs; Njhy; thq;fpf;
mq;Fs;s Copadplk; jk; ngah;
nfhz;L nrd;id jpUk;Gk; nghOJ
nghwpf;fg;gl;l ml;iliaf; nfhLj;J
“njwf
; pYss
; xtN
; thh; Mth ,iyapYk;
3 kzp “lq;” vd mbj;jJk; mjidf;
[khypd; ngauy;yNth nghwpf;fg;
nfhz;L Ngha; jhk; ghh;f;f tpUk;Gk;

128
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

eghplk; nfhLf;FkhW $Wthh;. vd;W vz;Zk; tof;fKilatuhf


,Ue;jhh;. xU ehs; khiy mth; fhw;W
mth; cztUe;JtJk; rhpahff;
thq;ff; flw;fiuf;Fj; jk; Fjpiu
Fwpj;j Neuj;jpy;jhd;. mf;fhyj;jpy;
tz;bapy; nrd;whh;. topapy; VNjh
gfy; 12 kzpf;Fk; ,uT 8 kzpf;Fk;
$l;lkhf ,Ug;gijf;fz;L tz;bia
“Fz;L” NghLthh;fs;. Fz;L rg;jk;
epWj;jp> $l;lk; vjw;fhff; $bAs;sJ
“lq;” vd;W Nfl;lJk; mth; czT vdW; tprhhpjJ ; tUkhW tzb ; ff; hudplk;
tphpg;gpd; Kd;te;J mkh;thNuad;wp $wpdhh;. xU tPL Vyk; tplg;gLfpwJ
mjw;F xU epkplj;jpw;F Kd;Gk; te;J vd;W njhpate;jJk; fPNo ,wq;fp>
mkh;tJ fpilahJ> gpd;Gk; te;J tz;bapypUe;j jk; ez;gh; xUtUld;
mkh;tjpy;iy. mt;Ntyk; elf;Fk; ,lj;jpw;Fr;
,utpy; 9 kzp mbj;jJk; jk; nrd;whh;. Ntbf;iff;fhf ,tUk; xU
Nky; Jz;bdhy;> jiuiaj; jl;btpl;L njhiffF ; Vyjj ; pwF; f; Nfll
; hh.; Nfhbr;
ifiaj; jiyaizahf itj;Jf; nry;thud ,tiuf; fz;lJk; mq;F
nfhz;L gLj;JtpLthh;. mt;tpjk; epd; N whh; f ; n fy; y hk; thailj; J g;
gLjJ; r; rpy epkplqf
; spy; J}qf
; ptpLthh.; Ngha;tpl;lJ. vdNt mjw;FNky;
es;spuT 12 kzpf;F tpopj;njOk; vtUk; ehfpsg;gp Vyk; Nfl;ftpy;iy.
mth; gpd;dh; 3 kzptiu tzf;fj;jpy; Vyk; $Wgtd; 3 jlit ,th; Nfl;l
<LgLthh;. rhpahf ,uT 3 kzpf;F njhifiaf; $wpa NghjpYk; vtUk;
rikaw;fhud; “fhg;gp” jahhpj;Jf; mjw;FNky; Nfl;f Kd;tutpy;iy.
nfhz;L fhj;J epw;ghd;. mjid vdNt ,tUf;Nf mt;tPL Vyj;jpy;
mUe;jptpl;L gpd;dh; itfiwtiu te;jJ. Vyr; rPl;by; ifnaOj;jpl;L
tzff ; jj
; py; <Lglb; Ugg
; hh.; itfiwj; tpl;L rhpahf ,uT VO kzpf;Fj; jk;
njhOif njhOjTld; fhiy ,y;yk; tUkhWk; jhk; mjw;F Mtd
cztUej ; ptplL
; thzpg mYtyf ; spy; nra;tjhfTk; $wpr; nrd;W tpl;lhh;.
<Lgl;LtpLthh;. fhw;W thq;fptpl;L mth; ,y;yk;
jk; jpwikapdhy; jkf;Fg; ngUk; jpUk;gp te;jnghOJ mtUf;fhf 2
nghUs; fpiljj
; J vdW ; vd; ghll
; dhh; jufh;fs; fhj;jpUe;jdh;. “vrkhNd!
xUNghJk; vzz ; pajpyi; y. ,iwtdpd; jhq;fs; tUtPh;fs; vd;W ehq;fs;
mUs; ,Ug;gpd; kl;bAk; nfl;bjhd;> vjph;ghh;f;fNt ,y;iy. jq;fisf;
,y;iyahapd; nfl;bAk; kl;bjhd; fz;lJk; vq;fSf;F Vyj;ijf; Nfl;f

128
Haji. M.J.M.ABDUL GAFOOR

ehNt votpy;iy. jhq;fs; Nfl;l mjw;F mth;> “ehk; rPikf;F Njhy;


njhiff;F Nky; gjpdhapuk; &gha; mDg;gp ,Ue;Njhk;. me;j tifapy;
jq;fSf;F ,g;nghONj jUfpNwhk;. ekf;F Ie;J yl;rk; &gha; yhgk;
mt;tPl;il vq;fSf;F Kbj;Jj;ju fpilj;Js;sJ vd;W ek; V[d;l; je;jp
Ntz;Lk;” vd;W mth;fs; Ntz;b nfhLj;Js;shh;” vd;W mikjpahff;
epd;wdh;. mJNfl;Lg; Gd;KWty; G+j;j $wptpl;L kPz;Lk; Ngr;irj;
mth; mg;gzj;ij thq;fpnfhz;L njhlh;e;jhuhk; mth;.
nfhLf;f Mtd nra;jhh;.
mthplk; 10 Fjpiufs; ,Ue;jd.
mjd;gpd; mth;jk; ez;giu xNu ehspy; mth; xU Fjpiu
Nehf;fp> “,J vd;Dila ve;jj; tz;bapy; 2 jlit rthhp
jpwikapdhy; ele; j J? fhw; W nrat ; jpyi; y. Mlkg ; uj; jpw;fhf
thq;fg;Nghd ehk; tPl;il thq;fp mt;tpjk; nra;thuh vd;why; ,y;iy.
te;Njhk;. mJNth xU nehbapy; thapy;yhg; gpuhzpfis tPNz
gjpdhapuk; &gha; yhgji
; jj; je;jJ. ju tijf;ff; $lhJ vd;w md;G
epidf;Fk; ,iwtd; $iuiag; cs;sj;jhy; mth; mt;thW nra;J
gpa;j;Jf; nfhz;Lk; jUthd;” vd;W te;jjhh;. 1920-k; Mz;L xUKiw
$wpdhh;. mth; kpd;rhu ,uapypy; 3-k; tFg;gpy;
gazk; nra;J nfhz;bUe;jhh;fs;
mth; kpfTk; mlf;fkhdtuhfTk;
mg;nghOJ mtiu mwpe;j xU
tpsqf ; pdhh.; Mjhaji ; jNah ,ogi ; gNah
tzpfh; NfhbRtuuhfpa ePq;fs; 3-k;
mikjpahdcs;sj;Jld; Vw;Fk; gz;G
tFg;gpy; gazk; nra;fpd;wPh;fNs
mthplk; ,lk; ngww ; pUej
; J. xU jlit
Mdhy; cq;fs; kfd; [khy; KfkJ
mth; xUtUld; ciuahb
Kjy; tFg;gpy; gazk; nra;fpd;whh;
nfhz;bUe;j nghOJ mtUf;F xU
vdW; Nfll ; jwF
; vdD ; ila jfgg ; dhh;
jej
; p tej ; jhk.; mjid thqf ; pg; gbjJ;
xU gf;fPu; Mdhy; vd; kfdpd;
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vd;d nra;jp? vd;W tpdtpdhuhk;. gpwe;jhh;. ,e;j rk;gtk; mth; ntd;W

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te;j (gioa)ghijia kwf;ftpy;iy te;jhh;.


NkYk; vspikia filgpbj;jhh;
me;neUg;gpy; ,th; njhlh;G
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; y. “mjpfhhpfs>; Nghy]
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mbf;fb $Wthh;. mthpd; capiuAk; kha;j;jJ vd;Wk;
vd; ghl;ldhh; $wpdhh;.
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rpWkfd; xUtd; mthplk; xU jlit fztdhf ,Uff ; mUfijaww ; tdhfp
nghaA ; iujJ
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mth; ,Wjptiu mej ; kfdpd; Kfjj ; py; tpLjiy nra;AkhW nra;J mjd;gpd;
tpopf;fNt ,y;iy. mk;kfis khh;f;f gf;jp kpFe;j
kw;nwhUtUf;F kzKbj;Jf;
mthk ; pfTk; khhf ; f; gfj ; p kpFej ; tuhf
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gs;sp nrd;Wtpl;lhh;. mg;nghOJ jhd; xOf;fKk; tha;e;jth;fisNaad;wp
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; isayy ; . jk; Nghj ; j
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vd; W $wpamth; mjpypUe; J kfpoe
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; j
; pfSfF ; k; khzthf
; SfF
; mwpTiu gfUq;fhy;
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; pfisj; tpl;nlhopj;jhh;.
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Vio khzthf ; SfN ; f kzKbjJ ;
nrd;W K`;apj;jPd; Mz;lifapd;
kfpoe; j; hNuad;wp Ntwpy;iy.
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mth; jk;Kila '`[;'[{f; jpUk;gpdhh;.
flikia epiwNtw;w 1913-k; Mz;L
,th; 1924-Mk; Mz; b y;
kf;fh nrd;wnghOJ 2 Mypk;fisAk;
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; rytpy; mqF; miojJ ; r; nrdw; hh.;
mq;F ,tiu ,wg;G mz;kpaJ.
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mg;nghOJ mtupd; ,isakfd;
vz;zj;JlNdNa mthj ; k; njhopiy
MLJiw mg; J y; y h> jhq; f s;
kf; f splk; xg; g ilj; J tpl; L g;
,we;jhy; jq;fis [khypahtpy;
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mlf;fk; nra;a tpUk;GfpNwd; vd;whH.
nrd;wnghOJ rpWePufj;jpy; njhe;juT
mg;nghOJ mtuJ je;ij jhd;
Vw;gl;lJ. mj;Jld; jk; Ngudhfpa
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; hh.; gpw;fhyj;jpy;
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; k; nraa; gg
; ll; J.
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nghOJ i]apj; `]d; `g~P vdw ;
nghpahhplk; jl
P i
; r ngww; hh.; mth; jk;

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Life Sketch of Janab. M.J. JAMAL MOHIDEEN SAHIB Ex. MP.,


My revered Father and the real Architect and
Father of Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy.

Hajee. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor


Secretary & Correspondent, Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy
and Jamal Mohamed Treasurer

th
He was born on 15 August 1904 in member of Southern India Skin and Hide
Madras and passed away on 24th January Merchants Association and All India Skin &
1975. His father was Alhaj Janab. M. Jamal Hide Tanners and Merchants Association,
Mohamed Sahib, a leading leather serving in various capacities, committee
merchant and a nationalist. He studied in member since 1931 -1947 and Vice
the Madras Christian College High School. President from 1947 upto his demise in
In the year 1921, he joined his grand- 1975.
father's firm M/s Jamal Mohideen Sahib &
He used his good offices with the then
Co. and later on established his own
Prime Minister Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru to
concern i.e. M/s Jamal Mohideen Sahib &
get the Central Leather Research Institute
Co. M/s B.B.Voce and Bevingtons and
established in Madras in the year 1948,
Sons were the selling agents for M/s
instead of at Calcutta. He played a vital role
M.J.Jamal Mohideen Sahib & Co., in
in designing the Central Leather Research
London for tanned hides and skins.
Institute Tannery at Adyar, Madras along
Business activities and services to with Dr. Nayudamma - Senior Scientist.
leather industry :
Mr. Shayam Prakash Mukerji union
He was a big business magnate. He
minister of commerce wanted CLRI to be
started manufacturing finished leather at
established in Calcutta because he is from
the N. M. Tannery, Tiruchirappalli. He was
West Bengal. Mr. Jamal Mohideen
an influential and highly respected
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minister of madras. And RAJAJI advised shipment inspections, sales tax channeliza-
Jamal sahib to meet prime minister. Jamal tion through the State Trading Corporation,
Mohideen met jawaharlal Nehru and grading scheme under Agmark for the bye-
informed that madras (periamet) is the products of the tanning industry (wool, goat
biggest market in the world for leather and hair, hide cuttings and fleshings etc.,) for
leather goods and got CLRI established in exports. He led the first Indian Leather
1948 at madras. Trade delegation to U.K., U.S.A and Europe
in 1947, immediately after Independence.
For the foundation laying stone
He invited many foreign delegations
function of CLRI jamal Mohideen invited
connected with the leather industry from
Mr.Shayam Prakash Mukerji. Mr.Shayam
many parts of the world to Madras and sent
Prakash Mukerji said that you have hit me
many delegations from India to various
very hard jamal sahib by taking CLRI to
countries to promote exports and to create
madras instead of Calcutta and inviting me
new markets through the Leather Export
to lay the foundation stone also. Jamal
Promotion Council.
Mohideen said Mr.Shayam Prakash
Mukerji you are not a minister for West In 1963 Once, Mr.Manubhai shah the
Bengal alone you are a union minister of union minister of state for commerce gave a
India and you belong to the whole of India. telegram asking Jamal Mohideen chairman
Whenever any function or activities takes of LEPC to meet him at madras airport.
place in our country which falls under your Mr. Jamal Mohideen gave a return telegram
ministry you should come and inaugurate. “I have no business with you. Meet me in my
Subsequently Sham Prakash Mukerji chambers if necessary “Manubhai Shah
agreed and came to madras and laid the met Mr. Jamal Mohideen in his chamber at
foundation stone for CLRI at adayar. LEPC and discussed about export
promotions . He said you are very adamant
He was also instrumental in the
for which Jamal Mohideen said I will be
formation of the Leather Export Promotion
further more adamant if needed because it
Council in 1956, at Madras first of its kind
is yourself who wanted to discuss with me,
in India to promote export of all kinds of
so naturally you only should meet me. If at
leather, leather on goods etc. He was the
all I have a obligation or any business, with
first non-official Chairman of the Leather
you I will definitely meet you at your office in
Export Promotion council from 1956 to
Delhi. Mr. Manubhai Shah belongs to
1966. He solved many trade related
Gujarat. You cannot imagine to do such
problems such as quality control, pre-
thingsin the present scanario.

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Services in Educational Field : expenses were incurred by him. He was


He was the Third Muthavalli of the able to bring the then Chief Minister of
Jamalia Arabic College, Madras (from Madras Presidency Shri. P. S. Kumarasamy
1949 to 1975), a leading Arabic Institution Raja to declare open the College on
which was established by his grand father 11.07.1951 and also the Governor of
in the year 1903. He was the Vice- Madras Presidency His Excellency the
President of Muslim Educational Maharaja Bhava Nagar to preside over the
Association of South India and also one of function. In 1952 he donated Rs.
the founder members of the New College, 2,75,000/- from his bank (UCO Bank,
Madras. He was the founder and first Chennai) to the College Account for further
Secretary and Correspondent and then the development in the campus. The
2nd President of the Jamal Mohamed Chemistry Block and some other buildings
College, Tiruchirappalli which was where put up out of the amount of Rs.
established in the year 1951, mainly due to 2,75,000/- given by him. A reference
his untiring efforts. He was the main about this transfer of his personal money
architect to bring the Jamal Mohamed could be seen in the book written by noted
College to its present advanced position. writer Seyyan Ibrahim. In April 1953, he
undertook a tour to Burma, Malaya and
He used his good offices and
Sigonne and stayed there for one year the
enormous power and popularity to bring
collect funds for Jamal Mohamed College.
Dr. A. Lakshmisami Muthaliar, the then
At that time Quide Millath Ismail
Vice Chancellor of Madras University as
requested him to collect funds for New
one man commission to visit our campus
College also since Jamal Mohideen was the
and got the approval to start the College at
Vice President of MEASI the parent body of
Trichy. Dr. Muthaliar visited our College
New College and was one of the founding
and said that I am happy that the college
committee member of New College. Jamal
will be housed in a “Taj Mahal” referring to
Mohideen was accompanied by Ismail
the beautiful and heritage monument the
sahib and M.S.Abdul Majeed but both of
Jamal Mohideen building donated by his
them returned back to India within a
grandfather Haji. M. Jamal Mohideen
month. Jamal Mohideen stayed and
Sahib in 1924, constructed at a cost of Rs.
collected funds and returned only in
25,000/- whereas the entire cost of land of
March 1954. The funds were given only by
100 Acres was only Rs. 18,600/-. The
the students of Jamalia Arabic College.
College was affiliated to Madras University
Jamal Mohideen gave 30% of the funds to
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the New College out of the 70% the Hostel Muthuramalinga Devar enquired who is
Quadrangle was constructed and he standing in Dindigul in the Congress ticket.
named it as Khajamian Hostel to They said Mr. Jamal Mohideen is standing.
perpetuate the memory of Late Khajamian. Immediately Devar said Oh he is my
brother if I come there I will canvas only for
He was also the Founder and
him because of the family connections his
President of the Jamalia Educational
ancestors had with Devar Community and
Society which runs the Jamalia Higher
Muthuramalinga Devar always called
Secondary School, Madras-12. Since 1962
Jamal Mohideen as elder brother only and
Services in the Political Field : he stayed in Banglow of our family in
He was an active member of the Pallavaram for some time. Congress was
Muslim Leaque and was member of its voted to power in Tamil Nadu in the year
Central Committee formed by Quaid-e- 1957 and Mr. Kamarajar Nadar became the
Azam Mr. M.A.Jinnah till the partition in Chief Minister. Mr. Kamaraj met Jamal
August, 1947. He later joined the Indian Mohideen at his house and offered him
National Congress, got elected as an M.L.A. Ministership. Jamal Mohamed said I am
from Dindigul during the period from 1957 engaged in the College work and fully
to 1962. That is the only constituency concentrating to develop it and politely
where an absentee was elected. refused the offer to join the Ministry and
also cited health reasons. Kamaraj said “I
After filing his nomination for
know you are a “Golden needle but we
Dindigul constituency at Madurai he came
to Madras and attended a function at cannot pierce our own eyes”. “jq;f Crp

Central Leather Research Institute, Adyar. jhd; fz;Zy Fj;jpf;f KbahJ” He


There he suffered a Heart attack and was requested Jamal Mohideen to suggest a
hospitalized. He never went to Dindigul for name from Muslim community for
canvassing yet he own the election by a Ministership. Jamal Mohideen recommen -
margin of more than 8000 votes over Mr. ded Majeed sahib of Kadayanallur
Balasubramaniam of Communist Party. Constituency and got him Ministership.
When Shri. Pasumpon Muthuramalinga Majeed Sahib met Jamal Mohideen in
Thevar came to Attur near Dindigul to person and thanked him for recommending
address election meetings against his name to Shri. Kamaraj.
Congress, he was approached by When Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru
Communist Party to canvas for Mr. visited Gandhi Gram, he mentioned that an
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Indian constituency. It is first of its kind in defiantly I am angry because you refused
South Indian History and I still wonder the offer. Mr. Jamal Mohideen said already
about this. He was later nominated to the there are people in that trade and I don't
Rajya Sabha in recognition of his services. want to enter in to it and spoil the chances
He was a Member of Parliament from 1962 of the people who are already in the trade
to 1968 and closely associated with and earn the wrath and badua of them.
leaders like Pandit Jawarharlal Nehru, This shows his qualities as a human being
Moulana Abul Kalam and Dr. Zakir who was not greedy and also who doesnot
Hussain representing the Congress Party. want to harm anybody. Likewise, he was
also offered the agency for Horlicks and
In 1956, when he was staying with
Marcony Radios. These offers were also
Dr. Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, Mr.
refused by him. This clearly shows that he
T.T.Krishnamachari, the then Union
never used his power and status as a
Finance Minister met him and offered the
politician for his own benefit. He used his
agency for Iron and Steel for South India.
good offices and influence only for the
T.T.K Said you can use your own office and
benefit of the leather trade and for other
your son (Abdul Gafoor) and all the
public causes like starting of educational
business people in the trade will come and
institutions to benefit the student
take the quota from you. Mr. Jamal
community.
Mohideen did not agreed to this. Then Mr.
T.T.K said Jamal Sahib please think over it It is very rare to come across such
and take a decision. Jamal Mohideen great personalities who spent their entire
asked his son Abdul Gafoor (our Former life for the sake of others and for public
Secretary and Correspondent) are you cause. Let the Almighty bless him with
angry with me for refusing to accept the Jannath and heavenly abode.
offer made by T.T.K. Mr. Gafoor said

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Life and Achievement of


Haji Jamal Mohamed Sahib Founder of Jamal Mohamed College
By, MJ Jamal Mohamed (Treasurer, JMC, Trichy &
Manager, RBI Chennai) son of Haji. MJM Abdul Gafoor

HAJI.M.JAMAL MOHAMED (1882-1949): hides merchants association (SISMA) in


Haji. Jamal Mohamed was born on 1917 and became its secretary. In 1919, he
6-Jan-1882 in Madras. He was the eldest was elected as its president and remind in
son of Haji M. Jamal Moideen, a leading the post till 1935. In 1910, he undertook a
business man of skins & hides and father trip to European countries except Russia.
of MJ Jamal Mohideen (Ex. MLA & MP) of He met the Prime Minister of Germany
the congress party. He studied in the Mr. Vanbethham and informed him that
Christian college High School and was a there is a possibility of world war coming
very popular student and earned double very soon. The Prime Minister of Germany
promotion from second form to fourth was surprised that an Indian has more
form. He also recited the holy Quran and knowledge about international affairs. His
completed it at the age of six. He was well word became true as the First World War
versed both in reading and writing Arabic. broke out in 1914 and ended in 1917. The
He developed a keen interest in education outbreak of war had its effect on the Indian
and reading became his hobby. tanning industry. The British government
imposed a control over the export of skins
He joined his father's firm (Jamal
& hides. The merchants had to sell their
Mohideen & Co.,) at the age of sixteen. It
products only to the government at a very
was a very popular and leading firm
low price fixed by it. To overcome this
exporting skins & hides to USA, UK and
problem a delegation of merchants led by
other European countries accounting for
Jamal Mohamed as Secretary of SISMA
more than 60% of the total exports from
met the authorities at Delhi in 1917 after
Madras. He was instrumental in
the war.
establishing the southern India skins &

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Sir. CP Ramaswamy Iyer was the legal He was elected as the president of the
advisor for the merchants. The deputation Federation of the Indian Chamber of
met Sir Thomas Holland, the president of Commerce & Industry (FICCI) in 1931 -
the "Munitions board", Sir. Charles Barnes 1932. He was the first Muslim and a south
and Sir. Arthur Mc Waters. Jamal Indian to adorn this coveted post.
Mohamed was the main spokesperson for
SECOND ROUND TABLE CONFERENCE
the tanners. With his practical experience
(RTC):
and vast knowledge about the leather
A second RTC was held in 1931 at
business, he presented a detailed account
London which was attended by Mahatma
of the trade. After a conference at the Fort
Gandhi and many other dignitaries. A
St. George, the government relaxed the
business delegation Committee was
control over the tanning industry and the
formed by the all India chamber to
merchants were able to resume the trade
represent the second RTC. Haji Jamal
with absolute freedom. It was a great
Mohamed was selected as the Chairman of
achievement and the tanners expressed
the delegation and the other two members
their gratitude to Haji Jamal Mohamed
of the committee were Mr. GD Birla and
Sahib.
Sri. Purshotham Dass Thakkur Dass.
In 1910 he also visited Egypt and met
At the plenary session of the RTC Haji
the sheikul Islam and got the fathwah
Jamal Mohamed Shahib gave a long
(permission) to teach general English,
speech. He said “India and its people will
science and geography to the students of
not be satisfied with anything less than the
Madharsa Jamalia. The expense incurred
granting of responsibility at the center
were borne by himself and not taken from
simultaneously with provisional
the trust Formed by his father. Likewise in
autonomy". He spoke about the natural
his business from the profit he gave 17% to
resources of India and wanted the British
Jamalia Arabic College for its growth and
government to develop them with their
17 % to Al-Laznathul Deeniyah trust to
"Mental & Material" assistance. He
help the poor relatives and others it was
protested against the reserve powers
used for education, medical and also
which the British sought in commercial
monthly payments for poor and needy.
matters. He also spoke about the
He was elected as President of Southern increasing national debt of India to Britain
India Chamber of Commerce from 1920- and said it was due to the wrong policy of
1922 and again from 1929-1934. handling India's currency and exchange.

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He referred to the communal quarrels DONOR:


in India and said these were mere tiffs He was a freedom fighter and was
between brothers and today's quarrel associated with freedom movement. He gave
between them may not exist at all tomorrow a blank cheque to Gandhifor freedom
and these disturbances were merely due to movement asking him to fill up the amount.
the creation of mischief loggers and Gandhi said," Even my friend GD. Birla has
notoriety seekers. He finished his speech by not given me a blank cheque". Later on we
referring to India's revenues and the learnt that the amount filled was Rs.3
taxation problem. He pointed out that Lakhs.
taxation was high because of the heavy
In 1920, he donated Rs. 1 lakh for
military expenditure of the government. His
"SMYRNA Relief fund" collected for Turkey's
speech was published in Times paper
famine which was acknowledged by
London.
Mustafa Kamal Basha, the president of
His suite in Savoy hotel in London was Turkey. In 1925, he donated another Rs. 1
the scene of several gatherings. He met lakh to Dr. Zakhir Hussain for reviving
many government officials of the British Zamia Millia Islamia in Delhi. He also
Empire and had discussions with the donated handsome amounts to tibia
finance secretary of UK government about college, Delhi, Deoband, Aligarh Muslim
exchange of currency. He met the Prime University and Naduwa in UP. He built a
Minister and other statesmen in the British conference hall in Naduwa which is known
King's garden party held at Buckingham as Jamalia hall where conferences and
palace for the RTC Delegates. meetings are held even today. My father
Late Haji MJM Abdul Gafoor visited that
He accompanied Mahatma Gandhi to
hall when he went to Naduwa along with
Ritz Hotel in London and arranged for a
principal of JMC Dr. Abdul Samad.
meeting with Aghakhan to discuss about
bringing communal harmony between EDUCATION, POLITICS AND SOCIAL
Muslims and Hindus. After the meeting, WORKS :
Gandhi said, "I am ready to accept all the He established the Muslim League in
suggestions of Jamal Mohamed and Madras Presidency by spending his own
Aghakhan to bring peace between Hindus money in the year 1926. The Muslim League
and Muslims". Such was the confidence functioned at his office (16, thambuchetty
Gandhi had in Jamal Mohamed's ability. street Chennai). He was elected as the
president of Muslim League in 1928 and

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continued till 1940. He was the founder of The lectures of Pikthal have been
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy and translated in Tamil by RPM. Gani and titled
president of the Majlisul Ulama, Trichy. He as cultural side of Islam. When he visited
was elected as the president of Muslim turkey he was requested by the prime
Educational Association of Southern India minister of turkey Muhammad Shaukath
(MEASI) and served for many years. In Basha to settle in turkey and offered him a
1935, he opened the swadeshi exhibition highest civilian post in his government.
organized by the congress party in Madras. Mr.Jamal Mohamed simply refused the
In 1937, Khilafat movement was started offer and said, I'm a small merchant from
and Gandhi undertook a tour from Kashmir India and would like to live in peace in my
to Kanyakumari to meet the people. When mother country which showed his
he visited Madras, Jamal Mohamed received patriotism.
him and gave a reception in his honour.
In 1910 from Turkey he went to Iraq
When Rajaji met and asked for donation for
and visited Bagdad and paid his respects to
Khilafath, he again gave a Black Cheque
Mohideen Abdul Kader Jailani. From
and Rajaji wroote Rs. 20,000/- which is
Bagdad he visited Saudi Arabia and
recorted in the book Rajaji the Warrior by
completed his hajj pilgrimage. After
his grandson Rajmohan Gandhi.
returning from hajj he informed his father
VISIT OF SCHOLARS TO JAMALIA : Mr.Jamal Mohideen that world war will
In 1925, Syed Sulaiman Nadhwi stayed break out soon and advised him that if we
in Jamalia and gave a lecture in Urdu about accumulate stock we can sell at higher price
Islam for six days. His trip was sponsored by after the world war. His father agreed to his
Jamal Mohamed Shahib. In 1928, the great suggestion and piled up the stock. The
poet Allama Iqbal visited Jamalia and world war broke out in 1914 and ended in
stayed there and gave a series of lectures 1917. And he was able to sell the leather at a
which were brought out in a booklet form price more than 10 times and earned huge
and titled as "Re-reconstruction of Muslim profit and became one of the richest person
Thoughts in Islam". He invited Marmatuk in Madras. This clearly showed his
Mohamed Pikthal and hosted him in Business acumen.
Jamalia for 3 months and arranged a series
In 1920s his Leather Firm became very
of lectures. He gave Rs. 30,000/- in 1930 for
famous and accounted for more than 60% of
bringing out the translation of Holy Quran
the total exports from India. He was
in English by Pikthal.
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Rajbahavan to discuss about leather trade. 1898. He was given a red carpet welcome by
Mr. Jamal Mohamed informed his Father Haji Jamal Mohamed. The Nizam offered
Haji. Jamal Mohideen about the Governor's donation for Jamalia. But Jamal Mohamed
invitation. His father advised him to meet politely denied by saying all we need is your
the Governor. Mr. Jamal Mohamed met the duas as Jamalia has enough funds by the
Governor at Rajbhawan. The member of grace of Almighty. He also sponsored the
Commerce and Industry of the UK visit of Moulana Shaukath Ali to Jamalia,
Government was also present and he Madras in the year 1930.
offered Jamal Mohamed monopoly and said
Hiralal son of Gandhiji stayed with him
all exports will be rooted through his
when he visited Madras. Dr. Zakkir
company. Mr. Jamal Mohamed kept quit.
Hussain, Dr. Ansari, Hakeem Ajmal Khan
The Commerce member of the British
were some of the dignitaries who stayed in
Government said “Mr. Jamal Mohamed
Jamalia whenever they visited Madras. He
does not understand what I mean”
was a great friend of Sri. Sathyamoorthy,
immediately Jamal Mohamed retarded. No
E.V. Ramasamy (Periyar) and Sri. Panneer
your Excellency I understand that I can
Selvam of Justice Party. He was very close to
mint money by accepting monopoly offered
Motilal Nehru and stayed with him in
by you. It also gives me the freedom to fix the
Anandha Bavan when he visited Allahabad.
price of leather. But I don't want to sell my
When he left Allahabad to Madras he was
own merchants and kill their trade. He
seen off at the railway station by Pandit
returned to his mansion Jamalia and met
Jawarhalal Nehru in the early hours of a
his father. His father asked him what the
very cold morning. When Jamal Mohamed
Governor said to you. Mr. Jamal Mohamed
asked Nehru why he took pains to come to
narrated what had happened in the
the station, Nehru said my father Motilal
Governor's house and his father was so
Nehru asked me to see you off at the station
happy that he declained the monopoly for
because you are our most valued guest.
the sake of small traders and said “now only
This shows the friendship and the
I admire you that you are my worthy son”.
admiration Motilal Nehru and Jawaharlal
This clearly shows that even though he had
Nehru had for Mr. Jamal Mohamed. He
business acumen and knowledge he was
used to stay with Dr. Moulana Abdul Kalam
not greedy. This is one of the many rarest
Azad and Dr. Ansari whenever he visited
qualities Jamal Mohamed had in him.
Delhi. Of his many contributions to the
In 1928, the Nizam of Hyderabad visited society the greatest was publishing the
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Pikthal. He was a good economist and an when he was vomiting blood, my father
authority in financial matters. He earned Gafoor Sahib was attending him with bowl
handsomely dealing in exchange rates of to collect the blood. At that time, seeing the
Sterling Pound and Indian Rupee. He also plight of his father Jamaludeen his second
authored a book, "The Tragedy of Eighteen son (Second Secretary of our College) said
Pence". He was nominated as an unofficial “Ya Rasoolullah”. Jamal Mohamed Sahib
member of the Board of Economics and corrected him to say “Ya Allah”. This is a
commerce of Madras University. classic example of his Eeman that we
should always ask anything to Allah only.
He was a symbol of communal harmony
and worked tirelessly throughout his life to Janab N.M.Khajamian the close
bring peace and goodwill among various friend of Jamal Mohamed came to see him
communities. He was a member of all peace on 06.11.1949 and enquired his health.
committee formed to deal with Hindu After spending sometime Khajamian Sahib
Muslim unity along with Telugu leader T. took leave of Jamal Mohamed. Jamal
Prakasam. In the Muslim league conference Mohamed insisted him to stay for a day.
in Kerala he said because of lack of But Khajamian left sighting personal work
education communal clashes takes place. at Trichy. The next day (07.11.1949) Jamal
He spent his entire life to maintain peace Mohamed died. When his son Attau
between Hindus and Muslims. He named telephoned Khajamian and informed him
his two grand-daughters as Seetha Kader about the demise of his father, Khajamian
Beevi and Radha Thameema which shows really felt sorry that he was not able to stay
that he was a symbol of communal for a day to have a last glimpse of his friend's
harmony. face and also to attend his burial.

Eeman (Taqwa) and Memory He died peacefully on 7-Nov-1949 and


th
On the 6 November 1949 our Founder was buried at Jamalia Arabic College as per
Jamal Mohamed Sahib was in his death the wish of his Father in his mansion at
bed. He invited our students from Jamalia Jamalia Perambur, Madras. Let us pray
Arabic College to recite “Kunnakudi Almighty for his Maghfirath and heavenly
Masthan Sahib” poems. When the students abode.
recited the poem and overstep some lines he
WASSALAM
immediately stopped them and he recited
the correct stanza. Such was his memory
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SPEECH OF Dr. ZAKIR HUSSAIN


ABOUT OUR FOUNDER, JAMAL MOHAMED
VICE-PRESIDENT OF INDIA
at Jamal Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli
When he laid the Foundation Stone of the
rd
Post-Graduate Block on 23 January, 1964.
Jamal Mohideen Sahib, Members of the and he knew Sait Jamal Mohamed Sahib
College Committee, Mr Principal, teachers and his family well and they had such
and students of the Jamal Mohamed mutual respect and affection for each
College and friends. other as I have seldom seen among friends.
When the political movement of the
It gives me genuine pleasure to be here
country had reached its very low ebb the
on this occasion and I may frankly tell you
resources that came to the Jamia from a
that I am deeply touched by your inviting
very wide circle began to dry up and the
me to lay the foundation stone of the Post-
Jamia from a very wide circle began to dry
Graduate section building of a College
up and the Jamia was faced with the
which bears the name of my friend and
prospect of a total shipwreck. Hakkim
benefactor, the late Sait Jamal Mohamed
Ajmal Khan Sahib was seriously ill and I
Sahib. I came to know Sait as the Amir-e-
still remember how he rose directly from
nurture. It had come into being as a result
the sick-bed when he could hardly move
of the great political and religious upsurge
on account of his sprained muscle in the
of the non-co-operation and the Kilafat
back and went straight to Bombay to
movements. It represented educational
present on behalf of the Jamia Milia, an
facet of our national renaissance It was
address to the Jamia Milia, an address of
naturally looked upon with disfavour by
the ex-ruler of Afganistan, the late Shah
our then British rulers and could not
Mohamed Amanullah Khan who had
easily command the support of the richer
started on his fateful journey for Europe. I
sections of the people. From the very
had accompanied Hakim Sahib to
beginning Hakkim Ajmal Khan Sahib was
Bombay, After the departure of Amanullah
with some others, Mahatma Gandhi, Dr.
Khan, he sent me to Madras where the All
Mukhthar Ahmed Ansari and Moulana
India National Congress was meeting
Abul Kalam Azad, the guiding star of the
under the presidentship of Dr. M. A.
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Ansari. As soon as I reached Madras I have done if Hakim Sahib had come here.
sought an interview with Sait Jamal Go and consult Dr Ansari and Moulana
Mohamed Sahib who had not known me at Azad and let me know when you can come to
all. As soon as he was told that I was the Madras to collect funds for the Jamia”. Thus
Sahikul-Jamia of the Jamia Milia and had a began our friendship and lasted over years
letter for him from Hakim Ajmal Khan, he till Sait sahib left us I came to Madras with
gave me an immediate appointment. I went both Dr. Ansari and Moulana Azad who
and gave him the letter. The detailed and naturally could not spare more than a
solicitous enquiries he made about the couple of days. I stayed behind. Sait Sahib
Jamia won my heart. Rich men usually took me to many friends and collected
don't make such enquiries about an enough funds to enable us to pay off all our
educational institution facing bankruptcy. debts and to carry on our work for quite
He told me I may tell Hakim Sahib that he some time. One of his observations stands
could come at any time he liked, he can out in my memory. I do not wish you to ask
choose his own time and that he the Sait any one for money”, he said “You are doing
Sahib, could do all to help his mission. He God's work, it is for us to find the money for
put courage in to me too and assured me you”. I was indeed a silent companion
that God's work never stopped for lack of during this fund collecting drive When he
resources. I had not had such an had got the promises from those he
encouraging morning for a long time As I approached, he struck the total and gave me
was returning to the Congress Pandal a a cheque for that amount without making
friend on the way informed me that Hakim me wait for the promises he realized. “You
Sahib had suddenly died at Rampur. Hakim have got to go” he said, “you can go, I shall
Sahib was such a support. He was our guide collect the promised and he also gave a
philosopher and friend; he represented a cheque for one lakh rupees as his personal
type of humanity of integrated Indian donation. I have in my career been a begger
culture that we shall perhaps never see and it has been a long career and a
again. My heart sank and all looked dark checquered one Then I met many fine and
around I did know if I should go back and generous people but few who sent me back
tell Sait Sahib what had happened to his with the feeling of assurance that money
friend. But the same evening Sait Sahib was given by someone who genuinely felt
sought me out and came where I was that the work which one who was dedicated
staying. “God's will be done”, he said but he to was really worth-while and was indeed
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not only give me his support, he gave me is not quality. All that big is not great, Post-
what was much more valuable, his Graduate work neither more nor less
friendship of a man of great inner spiritual important than undergraduate work.
richness: the friendship of a man of rare Indeed a bad College is not necessarily
understanding of affairs and men: the better than a good secondary school. Nor a
friendship of a man who by mystic insight bad indifferent secondary school than a
strove to penetrate behind the vale of good primary school One should do what
manisfestation that covers the one manifest one has in hand in the best way possible.
reality. We had many discussions on So I hope you will insist not only on having
various subjects like education and the Post-Graduate courses but really well
biological phenomena of a foreign politics taught courses and will not let them
and the spiritual life. His friendship was a adversely affect your under-graduate work.
benediction. You can therefore understand Indeed the opening of the Post Graduate
to some degree the nature of my feeling classes should be made to help in improving
when I come here at the Invitation of a the under-graduate work of the college. I do
college which through the piety of his hope and pray that the teachers and the
distinguished son Jamal Mohideen Sahib, students of this College will put forth for
whose friendship I am privileged to enjoy, their effort to make it into a great
seeks to enshrine his memory. I am very community of mutually fruitful educational
thankful to you for this invitation. That was work with their enhancing tasks voluntarily
perhaps much too personal. undertaken and consciously enjoyed and
fully performed in the spirit of dedicated
I might perhaps say something in teaching and learning. I purposely said
connection with the function which has teachers and students for education all
been the occasion for this invitation. You along the line but especially at the College
have invited me here to lay the foundation stage is essentially a corporate enterprise of
stone of the building of your Post-Graduate the teacher and the student of mature
section. I have dutifully done it and I judgement and youthful curiosity of quite
congratulate you on this prospective wisdom and restless energy. I think it would
addition to the scope of your work. But I am not be improper for me to say a word for
sure you will permit me to remind you that each wing of this great enterprise.
expansion of the scope of work need not Now to the student, Young friends in the
always indicate improvement in the quality enhancing cooperative enterprise of
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teacher's role. But the teacher can at best intellectual surlyness, moral indifference
help and guide. The adventure of building and material greed. The road I have
up a free moral personality is essentially suggested is indeed a long and difficult one;
yours. No teacher can make a moral but you are young and you are not short of
personality out of deadwood. It is you and breath. You can hope to reach the end. I am
you alone who can set the process going you afraid I have taken more of your time than I
have to hammer yourself into shape for it by had intended. Let me congratulate you on
constant and intelligent endeavour. You your resolve to extend your work and
have to learn to be true to yourself and express the hope, that you will leave nothing
original and not just a copy. You have to undone to make of your College a real place
develop a breath of sympathy, a sense of of intellectual work and moral experience,
social responsibility and readiness to sink where work will fashion your characters,
personal and group interests in the where living will shape your lives and like all
common good of a bigger whole. Discover good work and like all good life, this life of
your innate capacities, work assiduously to your College will grow into a cooperative
develop them and devote them to the service endeavour. I wish you good luck and all His
of something high and noble. Some higher strength to your elbow.
value of life. You road starts from your
natural individually goes through the
laborious but exhilarating process of the
harmonious integration of its diverse
elements into a consistent character which
harnessed to some great absolute value,
attains the destiny of becoming a
personality, from individually through
character to personality in the service of
noble ends. That, as I see it, should be your
road. On this day of rejoicing and
thanksgiving, you may well look at the map
of your growing life. Chart out this road and
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This day that age


From the pages of
dated August 27, 1938

“ PALESTINE DAY ”
Speech by Jamal Mohamed President of Madras Presidency Muslim Leaqu

Palestine Day was observed at the refusing to hand over their country in that
Wallajah Mosque, Madras, on August 25, manner.
1938 by Mulsims in the City, who gathered “The Peel Commission is set up for some
in large numbers. The meeting was held purpose, and they came out last year with
under the auspices of the Madras Presidency their recommendation of partitioning the
Mulsim League. Of the many speakers who country into Arab and Jewish territories and
participated. Mr. Jamal Mohamed, who a British Zone including the holy places. The
presided over the function, condemned the Arabs of course cannot look at such an
situation in Palestine in an emphatic unheard of proposal. The method that is
manner, He said: being proposed for partitioning the country
“Palestine has known no peace fro a long is still more Iniquitious and violently unjust.
time now, and precious lives are being lost “Most of the fertile portions are set apart
both on the side of the people and on that of for the Jews, the barren desert lands for the
the authorities. The situation has been Arabs, the owners of the country and the
brought about by the policy adopted for the very important holy places and trade routes
governance of the country. The Balfour to the British. Moreover, in the proposed
Declaration and other post-war happenings Jewish territory, there are as many as
in Palestine are unbearable. A policy of 225,000 Arabs while the proposed Arab
vigorous immigration is being given effect to territory contains only about 200 Jews.
and the Jews are pouring into the country “It is to the British prestige to continue the
and with the powerful aid of the plentiful present policy of trying to suppress these
finance at their disposal, are beginning to heroic people who want to be given only their
speedily acquire most of the lands worth bare and mere right of possessing their
having. The Jews in Palestine are not more country. By recognizing the transparent
than 7 percent of the population for Justice of the Arab demand, the British will
hundreds of years, increased not by any earn the gratitude and friendliness of the
natural process, but through a well-planned Muslims and other reasonable people of the
immigration policy to 30 percent of the world, which means a great thing. Moreover,
population. The same process of this is, amongst other things, the surest
immigration is still going on. This indeed is means of securing trade and transport
a dangerous position to any country. It is facilities in which Great Britain might be
not a question of a mere privilege; neither is Interested.
It a question of the Arab Majority refusing to “The Jewish immigration should be
concede the privileges due to the Jewish stopped immediately or at least rigorously
minority. It is a question of a people losing restricted and Palestine given its freedom
their country. Naturally, the Arabs are This alone can pacify the situation.

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M.J.MD.SAYEED
FIRST PRINCIPAL
JAMAL MOHAMED COLLEGE, TRICHY
about Jamalia Hostel and Founder Haji. M. JAMAL MOHAMED

SOME RECOLLECTIONS
I intend giving some impressions of Mr. Hidrurose, now a popular lawyer and
the life in Jamalia Hostel in Perambur that politician in Kerala. There were many
was started by the Late Haji M. Jamal others too whose names I am not able to
Mohamed Sahib, Founder of Jamal recollect now. Ours was a fine group and
Mohamed College, Trichy to help the there was perfect harmony and fellow
College students to get some knowledge of feeling in the young minds.
Islamic studies and the Quran.
The Late Jamal Mohamed Sahib
It was in the year 1927 or so that this started this with very good intentions to
institution was started in Perambur in give a sound base and background to the
front of the huge mansion of Late Jamal students of City Colleges, and it was done
Mohamed Sahib in a place called after deep consideration and discussions
“DILPHAROSE BAGH” We were students with eminent educationists, one of whom
reading in the different Colleges in the city was the Late Dr. Abdul Haq Sahib who was
at the Intermediate, Degree or PG Level, the constant companion of the Late Jamal
Arts, Science, Medicine and we had to Mohamed Sahib.
attend morning classes in the hostel to
This institution was started well and
study Quran. Arabic and Islamic studies.
was of great help to the students indeed.
Moulana Mahmoodul Hassan was first
Moulvi Hassan was a good Principal at that
Principal and he was staying with us in the
time who looked after us very well.
hostel. We were all given free food, free
lodging and were also given an allowance of The Late Jamal Mohamed Sahib was
Rs. 7 to 10 per month. I still remember a great scholar and though a
some of those friends who were with us in businessman, would speak on any subject
those days such as Mr. Alla Pichai, under the sun with authority and
Ex-Service Commission Member, Mr. confidence. Sometimes in his free hours he
Mushtaq Ahamed, retired Superintendent would drop in to the hostel and spend his
of the Government Secretariat, Mr. Sardar time with us talking about various
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in a very free and frank manner. He used to and stayed with us in the hostel. It was the
give us his experiences in life in the various aim of our patron Janab Jamal Mohamed
countries he had visited and his views on Sahib to make his guests stay with us in
politics of those days. He was a great friend the hostel so that we could be benefited by
of the late Mahatma Gandhi whose son Mr. their company night and day. In this way
Hiralal stayed with him when we were in we had the pleasure of serving and
the hostel. attending to the needs and requirements of
great men like the Late Moulana Abul
He belonged to a noble and rich family
Kalam Azad, Dr. Ansari, Dr. Zakir
from the south and his father had settled in
Hussain, the present head of the Indian
Madras doing business in leather and
Republic, Dr. Sir Mohamed Iqbal, the great
skins. Mr. M. J. Jamal Moideen, M. P.
poet of the East Moulvi Syed Sulaiman
Founder Secretary & Correspondent and
Nadvi, Mr. Ismail Khan of Meerut. Sri
the Second President of our College is his
Ibrahim Rahimatulla and others. We had
eldest son and he is endowed with all the
made it a policy to invite eminent
qualities of head and heart which belonged
statesmen and scholars to address our
to his revered father. The Late Jamal
gatherings in the hostel. It was in those
Mohamed Sahib was one of the few top
days that we had the chance of meeting for
class magnates, politicians and elite of the
the first time Moulvi Abdul Waab Sahib
city in those days. Even today he is spoken
Bhukari who had just then arrived from
of with respect by the old timers in politics
Hyderabad and was attached to the
and statesmanship and business. His
Government Mohamedan College as a
erudition, his broad outlook on problems
Lecturer in Urdu. Sometimes he would
of life and society, his insight into the
come and spend some time in the evening
business world drew him closer to the
with us even in those days. Later on he
statesmen of the day. He was one of those
nd
served the Jamalia Arabic College as
who attended the 2 Round Table
Principal and Rector of the institution.
Conference held at London in 1931 along
with Mahatma Gandhi, Mr. Mohamed Ali There are some things that impressed
Jinnah, Founder of Muslim League and me during my stay in that hostel and I want
others. my young friends to know them. The Late
Jamal Mohamed Sahib was a strict
Jamalia Hostel was in those days a
disciplinarian. His Second son Mr.
centre of the academic Society of Madras. nd
Jamaludeen, who was the 2 Secretary of
Many great scholars and statesmen came
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father insisted that the son should stay in our College has been named after him,
the hostel and lead his life along with the because education of the youth of the land
ordinary students. He saw to it that the son was so dear and near to his heart. He was
came and stayed with us for some time respected by all of different communities
sharing the hostel life with us. During his and today such men with such broad
talks he used to give us wounderful outlook and clear vision are needed to
experience of his own life both spiritual build up a strong united nation.
and mudane, the visions that he saw, and
Another thing that impressed me
his personal experiences. Sometimes he
most was that His Exalted Highness the
would go talking and discussing far into
Nizam of Hyderabad paid a visit to the
the night on his terrace with a telescope
hostel of the Jamalia Arabic College and
before him and the wide shining firmament
Mosque in the Arabic College. Great
above him. He was so anxious to place the
preparations were made to receive this
all embracing viewpoint of Islam before all
great potentate. He came and was received
especially the youngsters, that he held
with great honours and sat in the hall of
weekly tea parties in his office and held
the Jamalia Arabic College. He heard the
discussions on religion and its need to
Quaran and appreciated the recitation
man. Those talks were really enlivening.
very much. Some light refreshments were
Before starting of this institution, his served and after that the honoured guest
father, I understand, was sick, and he was asked the host quietly. “What are your
being treated by the late Hakeem Ajmal endowments?” and the respected host in a
Khan Sahib in Delhi. It was in those days very humble way said, “A few lakhs. Your
that the Red Crescent Deputation had Highness, and that is enough”. This reply
come from Turkey for collection of funds. has got a world of meaning and one can
Hakeem Ajmal Khan, I understand, understand the greatness and richness of
proposed to Janab Jamal Mohamed Sahib the heart of Janab Jamal Mohamed Sahib.
to see if he could do something. This great
The costly telescope that is in our
philanthropist heard what the Hakeem
College now was used by him on his terrace
Sahib said, and I understand he quietly
and this has been presented by his
placed a cheque of Rupees one lakh for this
illustrious son to our College and so also
noble cause in his hands. His son the late
the fountain in our College garden which
Jamal Sahib also was noted for his
was just in front of his big house. It has
philanthropy and charity throughout India
also been passed on to us. It adds to the
and especially in the South. That is why
beauty of our College Garden.

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Our 2nd President Janab Jamal


Mohideen, M.P. Also was a good
businessman, a worthy successor to his
father and as a keen politician. He has
always served the cause of the country and
as leader of the Civic Guards of the Muslim
League in the early days, he was
imprisoned for some time. He is a great
admirer and friend of Late Moulana Abul
Kalam Azad with whom he stayed for a long
time and now I am glad to say our present
President Hon'ble Zahir Hussain is a good
friend of him and holds him in high regard.
With his broad outlook, farsighted policy
and his able guidance, the College has
grown to the present stature, and may he
live long and well to guide the College to
loftier heights.

“LIVES OF GREAT MEN ALL REMIND US WE CAN


MAKE OUR LIVES SUBLIME”.

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My Revered Father – Hajee Jamal Mohamed,


Founder, Jamal Mohamed College

By Hajee. M.J. JAMALUDEEN


Former Secretary and Correspondent (1966-1973)

My revered father, Hajee M. Jamal Mr. G.D. Birla, to the Second Round Table
Mohamed Saheb in whose memory this Conference. He was an expert financier
College was started in 1951 was a man of and an expert particularly on Rupee-
many parts. Sterling Ratio. He was opposed to the
artificially pegged high 1/6 ratio and said
He was a leading businessman of
that as India was an exporting country the
repute. He was the leader of the business
ratio should be lowered to 1/4, so that
community of South India in general and
India could get a better return for her
the acknowledged leader of South Indian
exports. The old rate of ¼ gave us Rs. 15/-
Skins and Hides trade. He was the
for a pound sterling worth of our exports
President of Southern India Chamber of
while the new rate gave us only Rs. 13-66.
Commerce for many years. My grandfather
Hajee Jamal Moideen Saheb had a great Since we became a sovereign republic
regard for his son's phenomenal we have de-valued the Rupee and are now
intelligence and business acumen. He getting about Rs. 19/- for a pound sterling
used to say that one should be advised in proving that father's advocacy was on the
business matters by his eldest son, Hajee right lines. Sir George Shuster, the
Jamal Mohamed Saheb. Member for Finance of the Indian Cabinet
saw the force of father's arguments, but he
In the year 1931, father was a
could not do anything without the advice
member of the then Central Legislative
of India Office and requested father to meet
Assembly and the President of the
and convince. Sir Henry Strakosh,
Federation of Indian Chambers of
Financial Advicer to His Majesty's
Commerce and Industry, In that capacity
Government. In London, father met Sir
he was requested by the Government of
Henry. But the latter, though he had no
India to lead a delegation of three eminent
reply to father's able advocacy, refused to
businessmen, the other two members
be convinced as he represented vested
being Sir Purushotamdas Thakurdas and
interests.

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Indian Delegation were sitting on a rug in a


I had the good fortune to accompany semi-circle facing Mahatmaji. The moment
father to the Second Round Table Mahatmaji saw father entering the room,
conference as his Secretary and learnt he beckoned to him to come to him. Father
these details from father. was a very shy person and tired to sit
Father was an intimate friend of among the other delegates. Whenever
Mahatma Gandhiji. Mahatmaji had a high father tried to sit down, Mahatmaji would
regard for father's Integrity and fair beckon to him to come nearer. Mahatmaji
mindedness. Hindu-Muslim unity was a stopped conversing and made signs to
passion with father. All his life, he worked father to come to him. Father made a slow
for it. Mahatmaji had so much confidence hesitant and shy progress towards
in father that he offered to give father a Mahatmaji. Finally he reached the white
signed Carte Blanche, and he asked father quilt on which Mahatmaji was seated and
to fill his terms. Father wanted to work out wanted to sit on the rug. But Mahatmaji
a permanent solution for Hindu Muslim would have none of it. He caught hold of
Unity So, on his advice, Mahatmaji went to father's hand and made him sit with him on
the Ritz Hotel to meet Janab Mohamed Ali the quilt while the rest of the august
Jinnah Saheb. company was sitting on the rug. I was an
interestred and eager observer of this.
Father made a fervent appeal to both
Father introduced me to Mahatmaji who
the leaders to come to some workable
stretched out his hand to me all the while
terms. But before Mahatmaji made any
blessing me with his benign, inimitable,
reply. Some British agents broke the
toothless smile.
meeting. Father was so much affected by
this failure that he could not get any sleep God has given us Memory so that we
for about a month and half. can have roses in December and stars by
day. The fragrance of these “December
One day father took me to Mrs. Agatha
roses” and the lusture of the “day stars” will
Harrison's house in Tunbridge Wells where
ever be my most treasured possession.
Mahatmaji was staying. When we entered
the big drawing room Mahatmaji was Father was very much interested in
sitting clad in pure white Dhoti and white world geography and made a deep study of
shawl. He was sitting on a white quilt with it. He had several Atlases for consultation
his back to the chimney in which was and use and would always order a new one
blazing a coal fire. Many members of the the moment it was published in England.

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He made a study of Astronomy and on Father was profoundly religious :


a starry night one could find him on the top and though of the world, he lived on a higher
floor of our house studying the planets and plane; he was an enlightened and elevated
constellations. To study them minutely he soul With all his piety and spiritually he was
brought a 4” telescope. I would be often deeply human and humanitarian.
called to set up the telescope for him to read
Last, but least, Father was deeply
the heavens. That telescope for him to read
interested in education. He was much
the heavens. That telescope is in our College
concerned about the lack of education
as a memento.
among the masses. He often quoted the two
He would often quote the Passages sayings of the prophet Muhammed (may
from the Holy Koran where it says that the peace be on him), i.e. 'Seek Knowledge
whole Solar system is moving towards a though it be in China” and “it is incumbent
fixed place (a star) and that all heavenly on every Muslim man and woman to acquire
bodies are circling in their orbits. He would knowledge”.
often say that the Koran gave the
He was the President of Muslim
information 1400 years ago.
Educational Association of South India for
He was a student of Philosophy both several years. During his term of office the
Western and Eastern. He found that Janab scope and content of the help to poor
Qaede Millath Mohamed Ismail Saheb was deserving students were enhanced
an able debater in Philasophy and they considerably.
became intimate friends even during the
It is but in the fitness of things that
College days of Qaede-Millath. Subsequently,
Allah in His infinite Mercy has ordained that
Qaede-Millath became a clerk and later on
an Educational Institution should
Manager of our firm and married into our
perpetuate his memory - the Jamal
family. To the end of his days they were
Mohamed College, Tiruchirappalli.
intimate and inseperable friends.
“They shall grow not old, as we that are
Father made a deep study of nature. [left grow old;
He found the maker behind all His Age cannot weary them
Nor the years condemn ;
creatures. Butterflies, moths and flowers At the going down of the Sun and in the
were objects that he studied deeply. morning
We will remember them”.

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Prof. E.W.P. Thomas


Former Principal
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy

FOND REMINISCENCES
When to the sessions of sweet silent as easy as a colorblind trying to paint or
thought decorate !
I summon up remembrance of things past
It was indeed a fateful and
-William Shakespeare
momentous day when the families of
Fifty-three long years have elapsed
Jamal Mohamed Sahib and Khaja Mian
since I first stepped into Jamal Mohamed
Rowther decided to plant the Jamal
College as professor and Head of the
Mohamed College in Tiruchy in July 1951.
English department. Jamal Mohamed
Although the heads of these two
College and the people who had a hand in
outstanding families-the late Janab Jamal
shaping its history come up as bits of
Mohamed Sahib and the late Janab Khaja
technicolour against a universe of black
Mian Rowther Sahib were principally
and white. Though memories
businessmen who had excelled as
astonishingly immortalize and the past,
merchant princes in leather trade and
forgetting consign a lot of it to oblivion. The
industry, they were nevertheless public-
ability to forget, alas, is as potent as the
spirited men who saw far horizons and
ability to remember. So while I am bound
beckoning visions and believed in
to recall a lot connected with Jamal
generous giving.
Mohamed College and the people who have
impacted it with sensations sweet, Janab Haji Jamal Mohamed Sahib
gratitude and loyalty all my life, I cannot was held in high esteem both by his
also uncover a lot of what has become a community and the nation at large. His
part and parcel of me. To resurrect the past representing India's trade and industry at
as I would like to, would therefore be about the Second Round Table Conference in

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London (1930-31) as a leader of the sons of Janab Jamal Mohamed. IT was from
business delegation is a measure of his him that I received my appointment order
eminent stature. Janab Khaja Mian telegraphically while working in Indore,
Rowther, the first President of the College Madhya Pradesh. Like his father Jamal
Committee was another business magnate Mohamed, Atau Sahib had great concern for
who had not only made a name in the the economically disadvantaged students
tanning industry, but was also known for and those from socially oppressed
his piety and philanthropic munificence. backgrounds, which influenced the College
The College main hostel is named after him administration to always take a humane
and so also the Majlis-Ul-Ulema school, approach to the problems these needy
now known as the Khaja Mian Higher students faced in the enrolment process.
Secondary School. The late Janab N.M.K.Abdul Samadh Sahib
was the eldest son of Khaja Mian Rowther
FAMILY MEMBERS OF THESE TWO
who served with distinction as the first
VISIONARIES WHO DARED TO DREAM
Treasurer of the College Committee. Both
HIGH CONTINUE TO PLAY AN ACTIVE
Atau Sahib and Samadh Sahib had a very
ROLE IN TRANSLATING THESE DREAMS
healthy influence on the College
AND VISIONS INTO REALTIY. Among these
administration. As part of the Management,
are the two eminent individuals (whose
they had total confidence on the abilities of
birth centenary is now being celebrated)
the academicians. They allowed them to
who contributed significantly in bringing up
exercise full freedom in implementing
the new born institution and raising it to
educational programs, thereby contributing
dazzling heights. The late Janab. M.J.Jamal
effectively to stability and unimpeded
Mohideen Sahib (the first secretary and the
progress
second President of the College Committee)
also known as 'Atau Sahib', was one of the

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ngWk; K];ypk; ,isQh; khh;f;f gpf;jhiy mioj;J ,];yhkpaf;


mwpTk; xOf;fKk; ngwNtz;Lk; vdf; fyhr;rhuk; vDk; nghUs; gw;wpr;
fUjp nrd;idapy; jq;fspd; khspif nrhw;nghopTfs; epfo;j;jr;
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K];ypk; khzth;fs; jq;fpg; gbj;J lhf;lh; rh;Kfk;kJ ,f;ghiy mioj;J
te;jdh;. ,lKk; czTk; ,ytrk; ,];yhkpa rpe;jidapd; Gzuikg;G
khjk; xd;Wf;F xt;nthUtUf;Fk; (Reconstruction of Islamic thoughts)- vd;w
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; r;
toq;fg;gl;lJ. ,jpy; jq;fpg; gapd;w - nraj ; hhf
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tof;fwpQuhfTk; cah;e;j murhq;f ed; K iwapy; mikj; j rpwe; j
mjpfhhpfshfTk; tpsq;fpAs;shh;fs;. vOj;jhsh; khh;f;f Nkij nksytp
i]aJ Riykhd; ej;tpia
,ej ; `h]l; ypy; kfhftp Kfkk ; J
mioj;Jr; nrhw;nghopthw;wr;
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mbf;fb khh;f;f ciuahly;fis
fSk; te;J jq;fp ciuahw;wpAs;sdh;.
elj;Jthh;fs;. njd;dpe;jpa K];ypk;
,];yhkpa cyfpy; gpurpj;jp ngw;w fy;tpr;rq;fj;jpd; jiytuhfg; gy
mwpQh;fis mioj;Jj; njhlh; nrhw; Mz;Lfs; gzp Ghpe;jhh;fs;. mg;NghJ
nghopTfis epfoj;jr; nra;J kf;fs; Vio K]; y pk; khzth; f Sf; F
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Qhdr; nry;tUkhd mwpQh; kh;kJ}f; murhq;fk; Kad;w NghJ ek; ts;sy;

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Kad;W %l tplhky; nra;jhh;fs;. mUSzhr ; r


; pfF
; msNt ,y;iy.
jpUr;rpuhg;gs;spapy; eilngw;W te;j tpwg
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ts;sy; [khy; Kfk;kJ ngahpy; xU jq;fspd; tPl;bd; Kd;dpUe;j gid
Kjy; j uf; fy; Y }hp elg; g jw; F kuq;fspy; gwitfs; te;J jq;Fk;
mUl;ngUq; flyhfpa my;yh`; nghUl;Lf; $L fl;b itf;fr;
ehbtpl;lhd;. 1951,y; mwpT jhfj;jhy; nrhy;Ythh;fs;.
miye; J tUthh; f ; F Mty; j P u
ftpijf; fz;zPh; :
mwpitg; gUFtjw;F mwpa -njhU
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fy;Y}hp Muk;gpf;fg;gl;lJ. mjw;F ts;sy; tzpf Nkij> murpay;
[khy; Kfk;kJ fy;Y}hp vd;W ngah; mwpQh;> nghUspay; epGzh;> fy;tp
R+l;lg;ngw;W ts;syhhpd; cs;s tsh;j;j nrk;ky; 1949 etk;gh; 7k; Njjp
tpiotpd;gb cah;e;j fy;tpj;njhz;L ,t;Tyif ePj;J kWik va;J
Mw;wp tUfpwJ. B.A., B.Com., B.Sc., M.A., tpl;lhh;fs;. cwtpdh; mOjdh; ez;gh;
M.Com., M.Sc., Kjypa gy tFg;Gfspy; gy fjwpdh;. Viofs; Vq;fpdh;.
ghlq;fs; Nghjpf;fg;gl;L tUfpd;wd. nghUl;Liwapy; murpay; nghJkd;wpy;
Mapuf;fzf;fhd khzth;fs; Mz;L th;j;jfj;jpy; GJik rhd;w
NjhWk; gadile;J tUfpd;wdh;. njUl;Liwapy; mwpTiuapy; nra;tpidapy;
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mUSs;sk; :
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; y. Vq;nfhspj;jha; ,ak;gha; mg;gh
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rhd;Nwhhpd; tho;T ey;Yzh;Tfisj;
nra;Ak; jh;kkhf ,Uf;fl;Lk; vd;W
jUkhf.
nrhy;y p tpLthh;fs;. ,th;fspd;

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Prof. S. Noor Mohamed


Former Professor of Economics
Jamal Mohamed College, Trichy
THEY HAD A DREAM : A DREAM COME TRUE

What differentiates man from beast is fame and name formed this Assembly. Haji
culture. Some fortunate few are born with Janab M. Jamal Mohamed Sahib, Janab
culture, running in their veins while most of N.M. Kaja Mian Rowther, Janab V.S.
us aim to attain it through education. That Mohamed Ibrahim Sahib, Khan Bahadur P.
is the reason Holy Prophet Mohamed (May Khalifullah sahib, (the then Diwan of the
Peace be on Him) had emphasize some 1400 Raja of Pudukkottai) are some of these
years ago: “Go! (even) to China to acquire illustrious men. The most prominent in this
education!”. He could not possibly have Majlis-Ul-Ulema were Haji Janab M.Jamal
meant religious education for Islam Mohamed of international fame and a
because it was not in vogue in that distant leading leather magnate of Madras and
land. Rather, it was the all-round develop - Janab N.M.Kaja Mian Rowther, another
ment of man in all the various spheres of leather magnate and great philanthropist of
life-social, economic, political and Tiruchirappalli.
naturally, spiritual, that could be attained
These nobe-minded great personalities
through education, which the Holy Prophet
had but one goal in life and that was to
must have had in mind.
provide value added and socially relevant
th
The dawn of the 20 century saw some higher education to serve all sections of
great thinkers in South India who were society and particularly, the Backward,
deeply moved by the sight of hapless youth Minority, Muslim Community and other
belonging to the less privileged Backward less privileged as well. This could be
Community in general and Muslims in achieved only by starting a First Grade
particular, striving in vain to secure higher College which could promote academic
education. And the Majlis-ul-Ulema was excellence, better career opportunities and
founded in 1918 at Tiruchirappalli to help above all, create socially responsible
the Backward Muslim youth in the South. citizens.

The term “Majlis-Ul-Ulema” means These Founding Fathers of such a


“Assembly of the Learned”. Noble minded College HAD A DREAM - this dream, the
and philanthropic Muslim gentlemen of dream of Haji Janab. M. Jamal Mohamed

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sahib and Janab N.M.Kaja Mian Rowther. was the only person who had the unique
Earlier, the great visionary Haji Janab honour of holding both the post of
M. Jamal Mohamed sahib had expired and Secretary and Correspondent and
the college committee named the college President of the Jamal Mohamed
after him, to perpetuate his memory for all Management Committee.
time. Janab N.M.Kaja Mian Rowther was
“ATHAVU” in the Turkish Language
elected the first President of the college in
means “Father” and it is used in the same
1951, with the opening of the college.
sense in Tamil also. By this endearing
There must have been this tacit
family name only our late revered
understanding among the three great
President Janab M.J. Jamal Mohideen
Personalities – the Secretary of the College,
sahib came to be known to his
Janab M.J.Jamal Mohideen sahib (who
innumerable relatives, friends and
later became the President of the College)
admirers. A “Father”, the Founding Father
the Planner, Organiser and Policy Maker,
of our dear college it was he who gave to the
the Treasurer Janab K. Abdus Samad
mere dream of a college a definite shape
sahib, the Provider of Funds for the
and a form. The two great noble-minded
sustenance and develop-ment of the
founders of the college, Haji Janab M.
College and the Principal, Janab M. J.
Jamal Mohamed sahib and Janab Kaja
Mohamed Sayeed sahib in charge of the
Mian Rowther could only “dream” in terms
total administration and the actual
of a college but it was left to Janab M.J.
running of the college during the next 19
Jamal Mohideen sahib Ex. MP., to bring
years of his tenure. All these three had but
the college into existence, by becoming its
one aim in common-to raise to eminence
most dynamic Secretary first and
the name of the college within the shortest
President later on. It was he, who, with
possible time. This was their “Magnificent
painstaking efforts and loving care, built
Obsession”.
up our dear institution and guided it in its
THE SECOND PRESIDENT & FOUNDER formative years.
SECRETARY & CORRESPONDENT
A widely travelled, deeply religious,
Janab M. J. Jamal Mohideen Sahib
extremely broad-minded and capable
affectionately known as “ATHAVU” was
organizer, he possessed a keen and critical
the Founder Secretary from 1951 to 1966
mind. Like a gem with different facets, our
and he took over as President also from
President had different “traits” in his
1954 to 1975 (after the demise of
character. Looking back over the past fifty
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years, I could catch only a few gleams of His passion for details:
his brilliance. In connection with the During my First All-India Educational
Golden Jubilee celebrations of the Tour in 1958, I had called on him at his
Muslim Educational Association of South residence in Madras, with a party of my
India held at the New College Campus, students to pay our respects. He spent
Madras in 1955, our President was in full more than an hour on what we were about
charge of the arrangements. With a small to visit. Among them was the world famous
band of some thirty student volunteers of Taj Mahal. The President could describe
our College, I had the unique honour of the actual length of the garden from the
serving under him as captain of student entrance to the Taj, the height of the
volunteers from Jamal. A huge platform, the height of the minarets and
“Shamiana” had been put up to even the height of the dome! He wanted to
accommodate an audience of about ten emphasize the symmetry of the entire
thousand. The next morning H.E, the architecture. “You must not fail to see the
Governor of Madras was to inaugurate the slight incline of the tall minarets, leaning
first day's proceedings. The central poles away from the main cenotaph” he said.
of the shamiana were leaning towards one Only then I learnt that should any natural
side. Many did not realize the seriousness or man-made disaster overtake the Taj,
of the slant but not so our President. With those minarets would fall away from the
great presence of mind, heavy coils of main structure and cause no damage to
manila rope were urgently procured and the beauty sleeping within! Finally, before
he personally supervised the bringing we left, he asked me to tell him about our
back those two poles to normal position. It impressions.
took the whole evening but he was with the
It was a few months later when we
workmen throughout, directing them in
met, I told him: “Sir, the beauty of the
person. It was a day of Jumma (Friday) and
intricacy of the artistic design is more
when I gently reminded him about prayer
apparent in the Tomb of IT-MA-TUT-
time, he slowly shook his head and said:
DAULAH”. Pat came the reply: “yes!” the
“You go with your students. You see, the
ornamentation of the Tomb of It-Ma-Tut-
Shamiana may collapse at anytime and I
Daulah is like that of dancing girls while
don't want that to happen”. He was quite
the simplicity of the Taj is like that of a
prepared to miss his prayer rather than
Noble Lady! I was simply astounded! Only
his work! To him, WORK WAS WORSHIP.
a noble man could understand a Noble
Lady!

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Hard Task Master too! Fathers had made, they could ill affort to
show any mercy for one single defaulting
During the visit of Dr. Zakir
member. The message was loud and clear.
Hussain, the Vice President of India, in
1964, he had specifically instructed the His erudition and Culture :
contractors that the roof of the 'Pandal'
It was the second day of the Golden
above the dais should be covered with
Jubilee Celebrations of the Muslim
white cloth so that the natural light of the
Educational Association, Madras in 1955.
sun could bathe the V.I.Ps on the dais with
I remember it was a cultural programme of
a translucent glow to facilitate the cine
that maestro, Bade Ghulam Ali Khan. The
camera men. But this was not done by the
public of Madras were invited, including
contractors. He made them pull down the
ladies, for whom special seating
Pandal to suit his directions.
arrangements had to be made. When our
On an earlier occasion also, he College student volunteers and myself
made the contractors to pull down the were at it, Mr. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor, a
dome of the College Mosque, twice, smart lad in his teens (and the favourite
because it did not measure upto his son of the President and who is the present
satisfaction. Secretary and Correspondent of our dear
college, now sporting a venerable beard)
On the academic side:
approached me and expressed his keen
I had never seen the President get desire to join our college team of
angry any time except on one occasion of volunteers and lend a helping hand.
meeting of the staff. I think it was the
I hesitated. Mr. M.J.M. Abdul Gafoor
fourth or fifth year of the College. When our
had seen me several times at their
percentage was a total disaster due to the
Perambur Road Residence, paying my
mass failure in one subject. When the
respects to our respected President on
particular member (name withheld) stood
various occasions during my visits to
up to explain, the President interjected
Madras. We had, in fact, exchanged brief
saying; “PLEASE SIT DOWN”. And with
courtesies. Mr. Abdul Gafoor is the son of
controlled emotion, uttered the most
our President but all the same these are
ominous words: “Such fall in reputation
our college students and the presi-dent's
shouldn't go unpunished”. The reputation
son was not a student. I must seek
of the College was at stake. With all those
President's permission. President was
great sacrifices which the Founding
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distance away and approaching him, I the other. The work tables were being set
explained the position and said that up at both the Physics and Chemistry
intended placing Mr. Abdul Gafoor in Labs, supervised by the Heads of these
charge of the Ladies' section, if permitted. Depts, assisted by their attenders. The
Looking at me, President replied casually: President was bringing up the rear. I was
“If you have confidence in him (his son), closely following Principal's group.
you may take him”.
Suddenly, when I turned back, I did
The father would not put in a word for not see the President. Retracing my steps, I
his son and the son would not flaunt his saw the President, sitting alone in the
influence as the president's son! And till Physics balance room, doing something to
the cultural programme was all over, the the beam of that sensitive balance. He had
presi-dent's son stood on guard at his post, taken the glass top off. Looking up and
as the volunteer in charge of the Ladies seeing me, he remarked coolly: “You see,
section, like any other student volunteer! one pan of the balance is resting on the
Showing his great commitment and hard platform: I am adjusting the screw!” When
work. No doubt he rose to the post of the whole elite would be passing through
Secretary and Correspondent of Jamal that same room in a few hours time, he
Mohamed College is later years. could not allow a faulty balance on display!

THE PRESIDENT HAD A The President had great love for art
CRITICAL MIND and architecture. In the absence of an
auditorium for the college, it was
It was past midnight on 10.07.1951.
suggested to him more than once by the
The next morning, the college was to be
college Engineer, to convert the college
declared open. The then first Principal
quadrangle into a big hall with light
Janab M. J. Mohamed Sayeed Sahib, the
roofing. But the President, politely but
College Treasurer Janab N.M.K. Abdus
firmly turned it down, saying that the
Samad Sahib and dear Athavu Sahib were
beauty of the College building was in its
going on their last rounds of the College.
quadrangle! When K.Kamaraj Nadar, the
There was hectic and frantic activity going
then Chief Minister came, when another
on everywhere. More than a couple of
Chief Minister Hon'ble C.Annadurai
hundred workmen were busy at their
visited our College, and much later, when
work. In the Chemistry Lab, plastering of
the wonderful poet Kannadasan graced
the walls was still going on one side, the
our College, they spoke to the open
light roofing was being fixed in position on
audience at our beautiful quadrangle.

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In connection with the foundation English Prof. E.W.P. Thomas who had
stone laying ceremony of the Burma- gained rich experience at the Christian
Malaya Building (Our Main Hostel) in Colleges in Rawalpindi and Indore- a
1955, by the then illustrious Vice distringuished University Gold Medalist
Chancellor, Dr. A. Lakshmanaswamy was absorbed as Vice Principal first and
Mudaliar of the undivided Madras eventually as Principal.
University, all the furniture in the College
Maths : Prof. Surya Narayana Raoof
had been moved by our College student
St. Joseph's College, Trichy.
volunteers to the Hostel-site, to
Physics : Prof. Krishna Rao Govinda
accommodate about 2500 guests. It had
Rao Torgal from Belgaum.
taken more than a day to do this. I was the
Chemistry : Prof. Veera Raghava Sharma
member in charge. After dinner, late at
of Loyola College, Madras.
night when the last of the guests had
Tamil : Mr. Sivagurunathan
departed, the president asked me:” Will
everything be all right?” I sprang to Zoology : Mr. (Dr) V. Hari Rao

attention and replied “yes, Sir!” He had, no Economics : Prof. R. Subbiah of St.

doubt in mind, the rearrangement of the Joseph's College, Trichy.

classes, the next morning when the Prof. A. HIRUDAYASWAMY REDDIAR


University Commission would have to be of St. Joseph's College, Trichy.
accompanied by him for the college
Urdu and Arabic were the only two
Inspection.
Departments with Muslim heads. But
It was a secular and cosmopolitan soon with the efflux of time and
college the President had envisaged. This superannuation, many of them gave place
accounts for his selection of his beloved to deserving Muslim aspirants with the
band of teachers. His only aim was to raise necessary qualification and skill.
the college to its eminence in the shortest
My last meeting with the President
time possible. He needed highly experienced
was quite some time before his sad demise
staff to man the different Departments,
on 24th January 1975. He was reclining on
secondly, he wanted to send a message to
his usual arm chair and I paid him my
the majority Hindu Community that we
respects. As usual, he prepared tea at the
had no reservation in entertaining Non-
side teapoy and insisted on pouring the tea
Muslims into our fold. Here are a few
into the cups. But the frail arm could not
notable members of his team.

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hold the weight of the tea pot and it was


shaking in mid-air. I jumped up, seized the
tea pot and served tea for both of us.
Looking at the tea pot wistfully, he
murmured: “I had the strength of bull!”.
Such helplessness in such a great
personality whom I almost adored moved
me immensely and it was with great
difficulty I could hide a tear from him
because the last thing the President would
have liked to see was pity for himself!

He gave whatever he had for the


college. Even the beautiful metal fountain
which has been adorning our college
garden was a supreme gift of love of this
great man. It had originally adorned his
own garden at his Madras residence.

ATHAVU, the beloved father-Real


Father of the college is no more. A heart
broken student and staff community
mourned his loss, observed that a light has
failed. With all humanity, with all the love
and affection and regard, may I venture to
say that even as light has failed, he had
already lighted a thousand – nay –
thousands and thousands of lights in our
hearts.

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Prof. M. Nyamathullah
Former H.O.D of Commerce
Old Boys Association, J.M.C.
OUR BELOVED FOUNDER SECRETARY &
CORRESPONDENT: ‘ATTAU SAHEB!’

One fine morning, while I was in the Madras!” After leading a trail blazing life,
First B.Com class in 1953, Principal Jamal Mohamed Saheb expired in 1949
Sayeed Saheb entered the room when the fortunes of the Tanners of
accompanied by a tall well built person, Madras presidency were fluctuating!
with fast receding hairline, pepper and salt
The Muslim educational enthusiasts
bear and a set of steady and penetrating
in Madras city wanted to start a Muslim
eyes. He looked a man of means and good
college there. The Muslim Educational
lineage! When Principal announced that
society of southern India opted to house
he was the Founder Secretary &
the proposed New College in the
Correspondent of the College we got the
Association Gardens in Royapetah in
confirmation.
1951. Our Founder Secretary Jamal
He was the grandson of Jamal Mohideen was the Vice President of the
Mohideen Saheb a leading Tanner of Muslim Educational Society of Southern
Madras and the philanthrope who built India (MEASI) and was a Founder Member
the main block of the present day college a of The New College.
far back as in 1924. Because our founder
In a vast area of 120 acres close to the
secretary was named after his illustrious
then Ceylon Labour commission in
father, Haji Jamal Mohamed Saheb (after
Tolgate, Trichy, the Muslims of Trichy
whom the college is named) fondly called
decided to have Jamal Mohamed College in
his son & our Founder Secretary as
1951. The leading light of Trichy “Ejman
“Attau”. After the demise of our Founder
N.M. Khaja Mian Rowther” became the
Secretary's grand father, his own father
Founder President of Jamal Mohamed
Jamal Mohamed Saheb came into the
College Management Committee and
centre stage. This merchant Prince's
“Attau Saheb” was coopted as Secretary.
philanthropy was a legend. Dr. Iqbal refers
Thus Attau Saheb had the unique
him as “Seth Jamal Mohamed Saheb of

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experience of witnessing the sunset over Secretary. The members of the


the Jamal Mohamed College had a Management Committee persuaded him to
meteoric rise! The Founder Principal's continue the post and he graciously agreed
uncanny percepturty made him keep the to continue as President which he took in
image of the management high and the 1954 and was President till his death.
staff loyal!
One day the Principal called me, the
Attau, being a scion of respectable Founder President of the Old Boys Assoca -
Muslim merchant family, kept the family tion, to raise funds for the college. We got
tradition of philanthropy and munificence. ready a three-day programme of carmativ
As an M.P. he strived hard to revive the music by Thirumathi M. S. Subbulakshmi,
Leather export business and was Bharata Natyam by Kumari L.Vijaya
instrumental in establishing the Leather Lakshmi and one more day of festivity.
Export Promotion council. Then we invited Attau Saheb and in a
grand function handed over a cheque for
His contacts with national leaders
Rs. 10,000/- The Management utilized it
and eminent educationists secured
to build the Maths Block. Vice Principal
national recognition of Jamal Mohamed
Mr. Thomas insisted on a plaque being
College very soon. Within 6 years it
placed in that block toremind posterity the
secured the recogni -tion of the erstwhile
contribution of the Alumni body.
Universtiy of Madras for its NCC & Sport
activities, and “its hospita -lity and social Jamal Mohideen (Attau Saheb) had
tea!” soon the Dan forth Foundation came quick perception, soft in speech and
forward to grant study Fellowship to the altruist in attitude. His signature
Faculty. consisted of many spirals. On 24th
January, 1975 he breathed his last after
In 1966, Jamal Mohideen Saheb's
prolong illnesses. Nearly 25 members of
health started failing, hence he
the Faculty represented the college at his
relinquished the office of the Secretary and
burial.
his brother Jamaludeen Saheb became the

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Remembrance of things past


Prof. E.W.P. Thomas
When to the sessions of sweet silent thought
I summon up remembrance of things past.

Jamal Mohamed College and the the same echoes of that glorious event from
people who founded it and those who had a the lips of its privileged witnesses and it was
hand in shaping the first twenty or twenty easy to infer that the personalities who had
five years of its history come up as bits of conceived the idea of a college such as this
technicolour against a universe of black were fine Muslims and great Indians.
and white. Though memories astonishingly Although the heads of the two outstanding
immortalize the past, forgetting consign a familes that concurred in this venture were
lot of it to oblivion. The ability to forget, alas, principally businessmen who had excelled
is as potent as the ability to remember. So, as merchant princes in leather trade and
while i am bound to recall a lot connected industry, they were nevertheless public
with Jamal Mohamed College with spirited men who saw far horizons and
sensations sweet, gratitude and loyalty all beckoning visions and believed in generous
my life, I cannot also uncover a lot of what giving. They are the late Janab Jamal
has become a part and parcel of me. To Mohamed Saheb and the late Janab Khaja
resurrect the past as I would like to would Mian Saheb.
therefore be about as easy as a colour blind
I did not have the privilege of seeing or
trying to point or decorate.
meeting Mr. Jamal Mohamed personally
It is 34 years since I first stepped into since he departed his life before the opening
the portals of Jamal Mohamed College as of the College, but I came to know enough
the First Professor and Head of the English about him to appreciate that he was held in
Department after receiving my esteem both by his community and the
appointment order telegraphically. As I nation at large. His representing India's
arrived exactly 3 weeks after the College trade and industry at the Second Round
th
had been officially inaugurated on 11 July Table Conference in London (1930-31) is a
1951, I had to miss the excitement, glamour measure of his eminent stature. It is fitting
and planned fanfare of the historic that he should have been honoured by the
occasion-the starting of a great enterprise college being named after him and in the
in the field of higher education. I did hear all bargain the college has gained in prestige.

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His surviving son Janab Ahmed Jamal Saheb, the second Secretary: Samad
Saheb, a poet of distinction, has beautifully Saheb, the eldest son of Khaja Mian, and
saluted his illustrious father with a poem first Treasurer of the College Committee;
called JAMAL MOHAMED, which is worth Dr. Abdul Huq, Principal Presidency

looking up in his POEMS FOR A CHANGE College, Madras, Member, Madras State
Services Commission who helped as
(No. 44, Page 56), especially as we are still
educational adviser, the original sponsors
not too far off from Jamal Mohamed
of the College; janab M.J. Mohd. Sayeed,
Saheb's birth centenary.
the founder Principal of the College, the
I did have the privilege of seeing the height and depth of whose role and
late Janab Khaja Mian Rowther Saheb personality cannot be fully measured, and
when he used to come into the College Janab Ghulam Mahmood Badsha,

premises as the first President of the Collector of the District. The living among
us who have a claim on my grateful memory
College Committee. He was another
are the members of the Jamal Mohamed
business magnate who had made a name in
families and those of the Khaja MIan
tanning industry. His initials N.M. are a
families and those who co-operated with
byword for sterling leather Advanced in
the founding sponsors of the College. Very
years his days were numbered and he too special is my debt to Dr. M. Safiullah
departed this life but his piety and founder member of the College Committee
philanthrophic munificences needed to be and for well high two decades the College
recognized too. It was fitting therefore that Medical Officer and Correspondent of the
he has been honoured by the College main Khaja Mian High School. I must remember
hostel taking his name and also the Majlis- with gladness Janab M.B. Abdulla, the
ul-ulema School; it was first known as present President of the college and from
Khaja Mian High School and is now the the beginning the college Engineer; the

Khaja Mian Higher Secondary School. stately edifices in the campus are an
eloquent testimony to his skill. My memory
There are other personages who acknowledges also the good-hearted Janab
vibrate in the memory to whom also my Abdul Qadir Saheb second son of Khaja
homage of love gratitude and appreciation Mian Saheb, and second Treasurer and
are due, but space will not permit of more current Secretary of the college committee.
than mentioning them. Many of them are He is also the founder of the Samad English
no longer with us physically. They are the Medium School. I cannot help recalling also
two sons of Jamal Mohamed-Atau Saheb, Janab Abdul Wahab Buhari Saheb whose
the frist Secretary and second President of many visits to our college as Guest Speaker
the College Committee, and Jamaluddhin on important occasions such as Meelad

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and Convocation are fresh yet. I must pay Principal Ismail Seheb who deserves all
a tribute to whom the college worshippers commendation for the continuing
are indebted for the pulchritudinous metamor -phosis of the campus and
Mosque and minarets that he had erected. courses of study.
A word of appreciation should find
1957 the Centenary year of the
expression for District Collector
Madras University, stands out in my
Chockalingam's moral support to the
memory as a red-letter in the annals of
college whenever need warranted.
Jamal for it compelled the world to take
Before I came to Jamal Mohamed note that Jamal had become an adult in six
College, Tiruchirappalli, I had served in years for we bagged nearly all the prizes in
two well established Christian Colleges the several Inter-Collegiate Competitions
(offering course up to the P.G. level) in the University and the local Colleges held
Rawalpindi and Indore. So there was a to celebrate its Centenary. The Trichy
disheartening contrast between those public began to view the College with
colleges of long standing and the infant wholesome respect. Not long thereafter the
Jamal with barely two classes (inter Junior College had the signal honour of being
and B A Junior) and only 250 strong. The bracketed with the thirty best colleges in
heartening feature however, was the vast India, when the Danforth Foundation of
acreage of land available for the college to the US selected Jamal Mohamed College
grow on and expand. The panic for award of study Fellowships to her
disappeared a quickly as it came, with Faculty members on that basis, Professor
challenge to build up and pilot to a Devanathan, Essa and Hari Rao were the
covetable destiny. In that hope of what the beneficiaries and remembrance of these
college could do and become lay the facts fills me with elation and gratifying
inspiration for the college song. but pardonable pride.

The terminal staff dinners and the “I remember, I remember” but space
annual staff picnics are delectable does not permit my acknowledging by
memories. The increase in numbers of name the many colleagues who are still in
staff and students, buildings, academic service, some retired or even passed over to
courses and resources in a phenomenal the Great Beyond. Particularly those of the
way was no only a dream fulfilled within English Department with whom I had the
less than twenty years but also a promise closest ties that they do glitter in my
of richer luxuriance to follow indeed since memory's golden treasury, let them rest
my retirement the College, the Hostel, the assured.
Library, the various Departments have
In closing, however, a pigeonhole in
developed very spectacularly under

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my memory demands that I give a little give him a chance. Please do not appoint
more space to the late Janab. M.J. Jamal him simply because he is my relation' I did
Mohideen Saheb, the first Secretary of the appoint Mr. Samad as Tutor in English but
college, earlier acknowledged as ATHAU he was too capable to remain long as a
Saheb. It was from him that I received my tutor. I.A.S. took him away as an Officer to
appointment order in Indore Jiddah and today he holds a very high
telegraphically. His was a seminal role in a office in the Government in New Delhi Men
crucial period of the college beginnings. It of the stamp and class of ATHAU Saheb are
was he who exercised a very healthy rare indeed. He made sure that the grand
influence on the administration of the and great V.C. of University of Madras had
college. None could go to him or other a soft corner for Jamal Mohamed College,
members of the college committee with because the V.C. Sri. A. Lakshmanasamy
complaints over the head of the Principal. Mudaliar had a soft corner for him and a
His close association with his great father, great friend of his.
wide travels, political experience especially
Finally I remember with praise and
as a nationalist Muslim heartily
thankfulness the Lord Jesus Christ who
participating in the Freedom struggle, and
assigned a very valuable part of my earthly
above all, his inflexible will endowed him
years to Jamal Mohamed College to be a
with assets that stood him in very good
witness to His grace and love and saving
stead during the shaping years of the
power. I value most gratefully the part He
college. He demonstrated a wonderful
let me play in Jamal and the blessings that
capacity for organising mammoth
have come to me and my family from this
functions. In short, his practical wisdom
precious association with the College and
and strong sense of fairness contributed
its history. I wish for the College and my
effectively to the stability and unimpeded
successors a richer future replete with
progress of the college. No wonder he was
God's favours and radiant achievements.
honoured by being invited to be a Member
“Death cannot be and is not the
of Parliament in the late sixties. He did not
end of life. Man transcends death in many
abuse power a weakness to which many
altogether naturalistic fashions. He may
succumb. Out of many instances that gave
be immortal biologically through his
constant testimony to his character, let me
children; in thought, through the survival
cite just one–the one which I can never
of his memory; in influence, by virtue of the
forget. He was 'recommending' a nephew of
continuance of his personality as a force
his for the post of a Tutor in English “Prof.
among those who come after him; and
Thomas, my nephew, (Samad) is applying
ideally, through his identification with the
for tutorship in English. He is an M.A. in
timeless things of the spirit.”
Economics, if you are convinced that he is (Milton Steinberg)
strong enough in English for your purpose,

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tpz;Nzwpr; nrd;wnjd;Ndh `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; Nte;jh; Nte;Nj.

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jhd;fz;l %NtNoh bUepjpA
NkhUUtha;r; rike;jhw; Nghd;W
ehd;fz;l eWk;NgNw `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; ehk Nte;Nj
Cd;fz;l cly;tpLj;Nj naq;nfOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jh apak;gh ag;gh.

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th;j;jfj;jpw; GJik rhd;w
njUl;Liwap ywpTiuapw; nra;tpidapy;
eLepiyapw; nrk;ik G+j;j

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mUl;Liwapw; rPh;j;Jah;e;j `h[p[khy;


Kfk;knjd;D kz;zy; itak;
,Ul;Liwapy; epd;wpuq;f ntq;fOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jh apirg;gh ag;gh.

5. jdk;gilj;jha; Gfo;gilj;jha; jf;fngUq;


Fzk;gilj;jha; jifrh yd;Ng
jpdk;gilj;j kdk;gilj;jha; jpwk;gilj;jha;
awk;gile;jha; nrk;ik G+j;jha;
fdk;gilj;j eilAila `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;D}q; fiyt yhAd;
,dk;gilj;j JaUzh;e;J nkq;nfOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jh apirg;gh ag;gh

6. mLj;jLj;J te;jhY kZj;JizA


Kfq;Nfhzh jha nty;yhk;
nfhLj;jLj;J KfkDiu $wpAg
rhpj;njth;f;Fk; Nfhd;ik G+z;L
tLj;jLj;J kjpthzh `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; ts;s nyd;We;
njhLj;jLj;j njhlh;tpLj;Nj naq;nfOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jh nrhy;yh ag;gh.

7. vt;TapUe; jd;Dapuh naj;JaUe;


jd;Jauh naz;zp naz;zp
mt;Taph;f;F kj;Japh;f;F khtdnra;
jDjpdK khf;fk; ey;fp
et;Tapuh epd;wnrOk; `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; ey;Nyha; itak;
ntt;Tapuh epd;wOq;f ntq;fOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jha; tpsk;gh ag;gh.

8. nfhw;wkpF kpRyhj;jpw; Fwpj;jfl


dj;jidAq; Fiwnthd; wpd;wp
Kw;wKbj; jw;gfY KidtdUs;
thUjpapy; %o;fp nad;Wk;

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mw;wkpyh tho;f;ifngw;w `h[p[khy;


Kfk;knjd;D kwNth Ad;wd;
Rw;wnkyhQ; Nrhh;e;juw;w ntq;nfOj;jh
naq;nfhspj;jha; nrhy;yh ag;gh.

9. te;jidAk; epe;jidAk; kjpj;njhd;wha;f;


fz;Lkd kfpo;tjy;yhy;
rpe;jidapw; nrad;Kiwap NyhuZTe;
jphpahj nrk;ik G+z;Nlhh;
ge;jida ead;gae;j `h[p[khy;
Kfk;kJG+ ghyh Td;wd;
,e;jida Kfkiwj;Nj naq;nfhOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jha; apak;gh ag;gh.

10. gpwe;jgad; ahnjd;dg; nghpJd;dp


kykhia ngaug; Nghf;fp
mwe;jtpuh newpjoP, mDjpdK
nkhUtidNa afj;J shf;fp
rpwe;jjtg; gaDte;j `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; nrk;khy; epd;idj;
Jwe;jTy Fa;tjw;Nf naq;nfhOe;jh
naq;nfhspj;jha; nrhy;yh ag;gh.

11. kiwKjNy aUnshspNa kjpg;ghpa


ngUk;nghUNs ita nky;yhq;
Fiwawepd; whSnkhU NfhkhNd
rPkhNd FjhNa nad;Wk;
epiwAwdpd; Widg;gzpe;j `h[p[khy;
Kfk;knjd;Dk; epUgh; Nte;ij
,iwasT nks;shk Nyw;gdnra;
Njw;wUs;th apd;g tPNl.

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fhj;j gpd; ey;y fhhpa khw;w
gf;Ftk; Ntz;Lk; gaDs;s topapy;
nrytopf; fTk; jpwd;kpf Ntz;Lk;.
Nrh;j;Jf; fhj;Jr; nryTnra; fpd;wNjhh;
Mf;f topia mwpe;jth; ts;sy;
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fy;tpg; grpf;Ff; fdpfs; nfhLj;jth;
CUzp ePh;Nghy; cyfk; KOtJk;
cz;zf; fpilg;gJ cah;e;Njhh; nry;tk;!
nrd;idkh efhpYk; jpUr;rp efhpYk;
fy;tpf; flk; fz;lth; KfkJ
rPjf; fhjpapd; rpte;j fuk;Nghy;
ms;spj; je;jth; mUl;Ng uhNy
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mwpTs khzth; Mapuk; tsh;j;J
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vq;Nf nrd;wha; vk;jiyth?
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czh;Tk; ,oe;J epd;NwhNk!
kz;zpy; flik Kbe;jjdhy;
kiwNahd; kfpo;e;J mioj;jhNdh
vz;zk; xOq;F rhpe;jjdhy;
,k;ik ntWj;Jr; nrd;whNah
mz;zy; egpiaf; fhz;gjw;F
Mty; ce;jr; nrd;whNah !
tpz;zpy; tpiue;J nrd;whYk;
tpUk;Gk; [khYk; ePad;Nwh !

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Dr. M. J. AHMED JAMAL, B.A., B.Sc.


Muthawalli (Trustee)
(Jamalia Arabic College, Madras)

JAMAL MOHAMED
A Prince of might and mighty brain,
The bravest of the brave;
A gem of gems of noble sons,
The south of Bharat gave;
A son of saintly king uncrowned,
Of fame and name Jamal –
The wise, the true, and so pious,
An ideal for all.

From child the son was also true,


Grew up so brave and strong,
So wise and kind to everyone
And hateful of the wrong.
With books and learned men he spent
Many a day and night.
In search of Truth and knowledge
To find the path of right.

Admiring all the while, the Lord,


The Great Almighty One,
The seas, the sky, the mountains green,
The stars, the mighty sun,
The bird, the fist and butterflies;
And all the lovely things,
The clouds, the pleasant air,
The Gifts of King of kings.

A Patriot a bosom friend,


That Gandhi loved so dear,
The brave to fight the Foreign yoke
With brain, without a fear.

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He loved to spread the learning wide;


On that he spent a lot.
As sacred task on him he took,
The good for all he sought.
May God be pleased and bless his soul,
To rest in sweetest peace,
With all that love the great Jamal,
Salute and follow please?

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Shri. Jamal Mohamed Sahib


(1931-32)
“Events in India during the year under report were not very
assuring and the economic situation in the country worsened...” said
Shri Jamal Mohamed Sahib in his address at the 5th Annual General
Meeting.

During the year, the Federation had a number of concerns.


The second session of the Round Table Conference and subsequent
arrest of Mahatma Gandhi had been the major ones. The Federation
was divided weather to accept the Government’s invitation and allow
Sir Purushotamdas Thakurdas to serve on the Consultative
Committee of the Conference. Finally, it was resolved that no useful
purpose would be served by accepting the invitation. However, the
Government interpreted this as one of Non-Cooperation by the
Federation. For the first time, therefore, the government members were absent from the Federation’s
Annual General Meeting respond to the resolutions moved. The Federation was alarmed over the
continuous export of gold from India, was concerned at the agrarian distress in the United Provinces and
protested against the decision of the Government to link rupee to the sterling. It urged the Government to
construct cement concrete roads which would give an impetus to indigenous industry, and emphasized
the need for reconstituting the Port Trust.

“The Government’s adoption of repressive policies, rapid promulgation of ordinances one upon
another and the rigorous enforcement of the same have tended to create an atmosphere of uncertainty
and tension in the country. It is not possible for anyone to expect trade and commerce to fare normally in
such a surcharged atmosphere,” concluded Shri M Jamal Mohamed Sahib.

“It is learnt that the Executive Committee of the Federation of the Indian Chamber of Commerce
have nominated Sir Purshotamadas Thakurdas, Mr. G.D.Birla and Mr. Jamal Mohamed Sahib as
delegates to the Round Table Conference”.

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Madras Presidency Khilafat Conference


APRIL 21, 1920

Shaukat Ali was the chair person of the aforesaid


conference. C.R.raised fund for the Khilafat agitation.

“Jamal Mohamed Sahib a city businessman, gave C.R. a


blank cheque and asked him to fill it up. C.R. wrote
Rs.20000”

“A WARRIOR FROM THE SOUTH”


'RAJAJI STORY – I' Page No.84

By
RAJMOHAN GANDHI

BARATHAN PUBLICATIONS, MADRAS, 1978

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Article Published about Haji.M.JAMAL MOHAMED


Our Founder and M.J. JAMAL MOHIDEEN (Ex.M.P.)
Our Founder Secretary in the Cenfenery book of (100 YEAR) of

AISHTMA
nd
2 Round Table Conference in London in 1931
Being a veteran Congressman and a friend of Motilal Nehru and Mahatma Gandhi,
nd
Jamal Mohamed Sahib attended the 2 Round Table Conference in London in 1931, where he
urged for a favourable Pound-Rupee exchange rate and succeeded in obtaining the same. He was
associated with Jamia Millia, Tibia College, Alligarh Muslim University and many other institutions
he died in 1949. As an honour Jamal Mohamed College at Trichy was named after him in 1951

Mr. M.JAMAL MOHAMED


nd
Attending the 2 RTC at London in 1931

Mr. M.JAMAL MOHAMED


nd
2 SISMA President with Foreign Delegates
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Haji. M.JAMAL MOHAMED Sahib Haji. M. Jamal Mohamed Sahib was the son of
(1924-1935) Haji. M. Jamal Mohideen. He was born in
December 1882 in Madras. When SISHMA was
formed in 1917, Jamal Mohamed Sahib was one
of its honourary secretaries. In 1924, he become
President of SISHMA till 1935.
He also served as the 2nd President of Southern
India Chamber of Commerce for two terms from
1921 to 1922 and 1929 to 1934. In the year 1931, he
became President of the Federation of Indian
Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for
one term.
As a freedom fighter, Jamal Mohamed Sahib
joined the Khilafath Movement. In 1935 and also
become President of Indian Union Muslim
League. He established Jamalia Arabic College
and served as President of Muslim Educational
Association of Southern India from 1935 to 1941.

KHILAFATH MOVEMENT

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INDIAN LEATHER FAIR - 1965

A Section of visitors at the inauguration of ILF and TGT - International Leather Fair (ILF)

4th from Left Janab.M.J.JAMAL MOIDEEN, Ex.M.P. our Founder Secretary


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Haji.M.J.JAMAL MOHIDEEN Sahib


(1904-1973) He was born on 15th August 1904 and passed away on 24th Juanuary
1973, son of Mr. Jamal Mohamed Rowther, a leading leather
merchant, and a nationalist.
A highly influential and respected member of the Southern India
Skin and Hide Merchants Association and the All India Skin and Hide
Tanners and Merchants Association serving in various capacities. He
was Committee Member since 1931 to 1947, Vice-President from 1947
to 1973.
He used his good offices with Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru, then Prime
Minister to get the Central Leather Research Institute established in
Madras in 1948. He was instrumental in forming the Leather Export
Promotion Council with the help of T.T.Krishnamachari.
He was the founder Member of the L.E.P.C. since its formation in 1956 which was the first of
its kind in India to promote exports of all kinds of leathers etc.
He led the first Indian Leather Trade delegation to UK., U.S.A., and Europe in 1947 just after
independence. He was also all India President of FICCI.
He was an active Member of the Indian Union Muslim League and was Member of
Central Committee formed by Quaide Azam, Mr. M.A.Jinnah till the partition in August 1947.
He later joined Indian National Congress and was elected on MLA from Dindigul
constituency from 1957 to 1962 later nominated to Rajya sabha in recognisation of his services,
was M.P. from 1962 to 1968 closely and associated with leaders like Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru,
Moulana Abul Kalam Azad, Dr. Zakir Hussain, T.T.Krishnamachari, Rajaji and Kamaraj etc.

Jamal Mohideen speaking during the visit of Hon’ble Shri K. Kamaraj to SISMA, Merrit Hajiar is also present.

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“Hajee M.Jamal Mohamed Sahib


Opening the Swadeshi Exhibition in Madras
during Christmas week in 1935”

Visit of World Famous Poet ALLAMA IQBAL to


Jamalia Arabic College in 1928.
Along with Founder JAMAL MOHAMED

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Speech by our First Principal Sayyed Sahib on the occasion of


unveiling the portrait of our Founder Jamal Mohamed sahib in
1954 by K. Kamaraj Nadar the then Chief
Minister of Tamil Nadu

This college has been with prosperity named after the late Haji. M. Jamal Mohamed
Sahib, as a token of his services to the country, more particularly, in the educational field and to
the Majlis-ul-Ulema which he was President for more than two decades. When late
N.M.Khajamian Rowther and his colleagues in the Majlis-ul-Ulema decided to name their
venture as Jamal Mohamed College, the suggestion was well received by everyone who knew
the late Haji. M. Jamal Mohamed Sahib and all of them thought that the College would be a fitting
memorial to him. His portrait is here and I request Sri Kamaraj Nadar, our Popular Chief Minister
to unveil it.

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