Syed Mohammed Yousha

Dr. Moulana Syed Mohammed Yousha Faizi Zangipuri(1929 - 20 January 2007) was a Shia Muslim cleric from Zangipur, Ghazipur, Uttar Pradesh, India. He was son of famous Urdu poet Qais Zangipuri.

Life

Faizi was his adapted name in poetry. He was born into a religious family and he was the known 44th generation ALIM and his father Allama Qais Zangipuri was an internationally recognized Sha’er-e-Ahle Bayt(a.s). He was born in Zangipur district of Ghazipur.

He lost his mother at a very tender age of 12 and had his education at Jawadia Arabic College, Banaras. During his education itself his passion for Shaeri(Urdu poetry) was well known.

He began his career as Imam-e-Juma in late 60’s in Ranchi, later served as imam-e-Juma at Basravi masjid in Kolkata and later in the year 1975 on the invitation of Anjuman-e-Imamia took up the responsibility as imam-e-Juma in Askari masjid Bangalore where he served till the end almost for 32 years. He along with others brought Bangalore the tradition of Azadari, Maqasad and other religious activities to international recognition.

He served as a humble patron in various religious organizations, including member Karnataka State Board of Wakfs.

He was a learned and practical Alim, who would simplify complicated matters with ease any masaa’el (Islamic Laws) so as to make it interesting and practical and was an equally eloquent Zakir-e–Ahlebait(a.s) and Sha’er.

His passion for sha’eri was unparalled. His love for his native Zangipur was enormous.

In his entire life he could visit Zangipur only on 5 occasions. It was his love for his native place which took him there even after his death (He died on Sham-e-Ghariban on 20th January 2007), 2500 km from Banglore.

Literary works

He has written many books on various aspects of Islam.

In the year 1974, he compiled Kaif-e-moaddat, collection of few well known qasaed Rubaiyat of Qais Zangipuri in two different editions.

Later compiled Yaad-e-Karbala, collection of few well known nauhas of Qais Zangipuri.

Just days before his last breaths, he released the audio and video(VCDs) version of Yaad-e-karbala Vol-2, compiled by his son Saulath Abbas and earlier vol-1 compiled by his third son Majlisi Faizi.

His well known sher for azadari was BUS ISLIYE AZEEZ HAI YE ZINDAGI HAMEY, HUM MARKE PHIR HUSSAIN KO RONE NA PAENGE.

His Children

  • Moulana S F A Hussaini - Resident Alim, Chicago, Illinois
  • Dr. S M Aelia - Medical Practitioner & COnsultant at Acura Hospital, Bangalore
  • S M Tusi - Territory Sales Manager for a Soft Drinks/Beverages Company
  • S M majlisi - Self Employed (Real Estate)
  • S M Saulath Abbas (Runs a Networking Training firm in Bangalore)
  • S M Himmath - Recruitment Manager in a firm in Bangalore
  • S M Shazan - Professional Services Officer in a Media COmpany, Bangalore
  • S M Nazan Hussain - Team Lead at Wipro, Bangalore