In 1973, Ḥaḍrat decided to purchase a hospital in Holcombe Hall, Ramsbottom, Bury, to establish the UK’s first Darul Uloom and Islamic seminary. The purchase was finalised with the advice and blessings of Shaykh al-Ḥadīth Mawlānā Muḥammad Zakariyyā Kāndhelwī. Several years later, in 1979 and 1981, he visited Darul Uloom twice. He had a lot of concern for Darul Uloom, as evidenced by his published letters and two visits shortly before his demise despite his ill health and elderly age.
Initially, Darul Uloom was named Darul Uloom Khaliliyyah Rashidiyyah; this was subsequently changed to Darul Uloom al-Arabiyyah al-Islamiyyah, and it is now more commonly known as Darul Uloom Bury. The project's beginnings were humble. However, the first graduates of Darul Uloom Bury graduated in 1981 (1401 hijrī), and since then, the seminary has continued to produce graduates. This humble writer is fortunate to have graduated from this institute in 2005.
Most scholars in the UK are direct or indirect students of Ḥaḍrat. Many students of Ḥaḍrat have established seminaries, while many others are working in a range of fields, including Medicine, Accountancy, Chaplaincy, Charity, and others. Ḥaḍrat’s students reflect his legacy and contribution.
Since its inception, over a thousand students have graduated as scholars from Darul Uloom Bury and many more as Ḥuffāẓ. The vast majority of the graduates are proficient in English and other languages. Ḥaḍrat encouraged students to pursue further education in Islamic studies and other disciplines. Thus, some graduates travelled to India, Saudi Arabia, and Egypt, while others were encouraged to enrol at universities in the UK. This has resulted in a diverse range of graduates with expertise in different disciplines who now contribute to and benefit the Muslim community and the wider community in the UK and beyond.
(Source: Dr Mufti Yusuf Shabbir, Islamic Portal)
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