Mashraqi Praised
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“We offer our hearty congratulations to Mr. Inayatulla
[Mashriqi] of the Forman Christian College on the brilliant
success he has achieved at the last M.A. examination of the
Punjab University. It is but the bare truth to say that the
success he has achieved is a record one in the history of the
University. It is no mean achievement to secure a First Class
in Mathematics at the M.A. examination and well might our
countrymen congratulate themselves at the unique success
achieved by Mr. Inayatulla.”
The Tribune, April 14, 1907,
Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan:
Two Legends of Pakistan. page 69
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“Inayatullah Khan of Christ’s College [University of Cambridge],
besides gaining First Class in Oriental Languages obtained Honours
in Natural Sciences Tripos. He became Wrangler after only two years
residence . . .”
The Times, London, June 17, 1911
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“This year at Cambridge Inayatullah Khan of Amritsar and a
student of Christ’s College has obtained the unusual
distinction of successfully competing for two Triposes at the
same time and obtaining a First Class and Honours in them.”
The Daily Mirror, June 17, 1911
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“But it has been given to a few Indian students in England to
achieve such academic distinctions as has fallen to the lot of
Mr. Inayatullah whose name appears both in the Oriental
Languages and the Natural Sciences Tripos this year . . . We
hope and pray that his exceptional abilities may find adequate
opportunities for consecrating themselves to the service of
his country and glory of his God”
Indian Student, London, June 30, 1911
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“It was hitherto considered not possible at Cambridge
that a man could take honours in four Triposes in a short
period of five years but it is credit to India that Inayatullah
Khan of the Christ’s College has accomplished the feat.”
The Star, London, 1912
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“A further batch of lists was published this morning. Chief
interest was taken in the performance of Inayatullah Khan
of Christ’s College who has proved himself the best allround
Indian student ever at Cambridge. The best known
Indians previously are, perhaps, B.P. Paranjpye and A.T.
Rajan . . . A few years ago S.A. Majid . . . besides passing
both parts of Law Tripos, obtained honours in Oriental
Languages Tripos. All these performances are swept aside
by the achievement of Inayatullah Khan of Christ’s College
who yesterday obtained a First Class in the Mechanical
Sciences Tripos . . . He is believed to be the first man of
any nationality to obtain honours in four different
Triposes. He established a record at the Punjab University
also in Mathematics by gaining First Class for the first
time in the history of the University. He has carried off a
very large number of awards at Christ’s College”
The Cambridge Daily, June 12, 1912
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“A brilliant Indian scholar, Inayatullah Khan, who to-day passed
another Tripos, is one of the most distinguished Indians ever
seen ‘up.’”
Westminster Gazette, June 12, 1912
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“Inayatullah Khan, of Christ’s, has proved himself the best
all-round Indian student ever at Cambridge . . . He is believed
to be the first man of any nationality to obtain honours in
four different subjects.”
The Yorkshire Post, June 13, 1912
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“The Mechanical Science Tripos result which was published
at Cambridge yesterday was notable for the success of
Inayatuallah Khan who is believed to be the first man
to take honours in four different Triposes. He must be
placed in the first rank of Indians who have been educated
in this country.”
The Daily Chronicle, London, 1912
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Allama Mashriqi is the great man of the present age.
He has given India a new outlook and a new way of life."
The Radiance (Aligarh), February 06, 1943
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An Indian writer, Hiralal Seth:
“In the Indian political field, and in this we include the
Congress as well as the Muslim League, there is no such
leader who has had an exceptionally brilliant academic career.
Allama Mashraqi is the only political leader of India who has
this distinction” (Seth 1943, 13).
Allama Mashriqi & Dr. Akhtar Hameed Khan:
Two Legends of Pakistan. page 74
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After Mashriqi’s death, newspapers throughout the country were
filled with news about Allama Mashriqi. People
from all walks of life expressed their heartfelt condolences.
Some of the messages that were published upon his death are:
President Ayub Khan’s message to Mashriqi’s wife:
“I am very much grieved to learn that your husband has passed
away. He was a great scholar and organiser who had given up a
brilliant academic future to serve the people, as he thought
right. He was also a man with courage of his conviction. May
his soul rest in eternal peace. Please accept my heart-felt
sympathy in your bereavement”
(The Pakistan Times, Lahore Aug. 29, 1963).
Former Governor General and Prime Minister of Pakistan
and President of the All-Pakistan Muslim League
(Councillors), Khawaja Nazimuddin:
“ . . . a very interesting figure who took prominent part in the
politics of the Indo-Pakistan sub-continent . . . I pray to Allah
that his soul may rest in peace and grant patience and courage
to his children to bear the loss”
(The Pakistan Times, Lahore Aug. 29, 1963)
Governor of West Pakistan, Malik Amir Muhammad
Khan’s message to Mashriqi’s wife:
“I am deeply distressed to hear of the sad demise of your
illustrious husband. Please accept and convey to other members
of the family, my heartfelt condolences in your irreparable
loss. May his soul rest in eternal peace”
(The Pakistan Times, Lahore Aug. 29, 1963)
Head of Jama’at-i-Islami
(one of the oldest and
most prominent political parties in Pakistan), Maulana Syed Abul Ala Maududi:
“With the death of Allama Mashriqi a chapter in the history of
the Indo-Pakistan Muslims has come to an end . . . It is
undoubtedly true that Allama Mashriqi displayed at that time
great organisational capacity in building up the Khaksar
Movement throughout the length and breadth of Indian
sub-continent”
(The Civil & Military Gazette, Lahore, August 28, 1963)
According to The Pakistan Times, “Maulana Maududi said at a
time Allama Mashriqi’s movement had brought into its fold
the whole Muslim nation and had greatly aroused the Muslims
to fight for their freedom. That he said, was the outcome of
his ability as a great organiser.
He prayed for the eternal peace of his soul and offered
sympathy with the bereaved family”
(The Pakistan Times, Lahore Aug. 29, 1963)
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