Syed Yousuf Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi (1904 – 29 August 1982) (Urdu: آغا سید یوسف الموسوی الصفوی) was a Kashmiri religious scholar and leader of Shia Muslims. He founded the Anjuman-e-Sharie organization.[note 1]
Yousuf was born in Budgam in 1322 Hijri. He completed his education in Islamic law from Najaf in Iraq. He is a descendant of Mir Shamsuddin Araki, who came to Kashmir in the 13th century from the town of Arak in Markazi Province, Iran. After the death of his elder brother Aga Syed Ahmed Almosavi, he took over the responsibilities of the Aga family. He established an educational institution for Islamic learning called Madras-e Babul Ilem ("gateway of knowledge") in Budgam. Madars-e Babul Ilem is the Alma mater of many in the Kashmir literary field.
It is the practice among Shias of Kashmir to go to their religious head (Mawlawi or Agas) for legal disputes instead of to government courts. Such Sharie Adalats ("religious courts") determine justice according to Islamic doctrine. During the period of Aga Yousef, Sharie Adalats became very popular. On a number of occasions the district court sent cases to Yousef's court. During the reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh, Pratab Singh, and Hari Singh, an article was included in the constitution of Kashmir which bestowed this Aga family with a unique honour. According to the article, if any one from the Aga family was required to give testimony in any case then he would not go to the court instead the court would come to his residence and record the testimony. No one from the Aga family should be summoned in the court. The law existed up to the period of Aga Syed Yousuf.
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Anjumane Sharie Shianedit
Aga Syed Yousef established Anjumane Sharie Shian in Jammu and Kashmir with both religious and political goals. Just as the government receives taxes from the general public, Anjuman Sharie Shian collects khums and fitr as alms from the Shia population to spend on social, educational and economic improvement for the poorer segment of the community. When Sheikh Abdullah's government passed the Land Reform Act, Aga Syed Yousef said the bill was against the doctrine of Shiaism, which resulted in the government exempting Shias from the bill.[2]
Other accomplishmentsedit
Yousuf undertook the construction of Imambara Budgam. He widened the Imambara Hassanabad, a smaller replica of the one in Budgam. Yousef also introduced the Shia nisab ("syllabus") at the University of Kashmir.[citation needed] He was the representative of Imam Khomeini
Personal lifeedit
Yousuf died on 29 August 1982. After his death, the district hospital of Budgam was named after him. Yousuf was buried in Budgam at the Aga Mehdi shrine.[3] The shrine was constructed by Yousuf himself during his lifetime to honor Sarkar Aga Syed Mehdi, who was also Yousuf's grandfather.[4] His son was Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah who died on 29 January 2018 in Budgam.[5]
^Agha sahib, a term meaning "lord" or "commander", was used in reference to Kashmiri.)[1]
External linksedit
cites 1955 extension of Imambara Budgam
cites 1982 death of Aga Syed Yusuf Al-Moosavi Al-Safavi
. saisaonline.org. South Asian Institute of Strategic Affairs (SAISA). 11 January 2014. Archived from the original on 20 December 2014. Retrieved 17 August 2014.
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Not to be confused with Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Syed Yousuf Al Moosavi Al Safavi 1904 29 August 1982 Urdu آغا سید یوسف الموسوی الصفوی was a Kashmiri religious scholar and leader of Shia Muslims He founded the Anjuman e Sharie organization note 1 Aga Syed Yusuf Al Moosavi Al SafaviPersonalBorn1904Budgam Kashmir IndiaDied29 August 1982Budgam Kashmir IndiaReligionIslam ShiaOther namesبوڈ آغا صوبSenior postingBased inBudgamPeriod in office1946 1982PredecessorAga Syed Ahmad Al Moosavi Al SafaviSuccessorDisputed Succession of Aga Family Aga Syed Mustafa Moosavi Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Moosavi Aga Syed Mohammad Baqir Al Moosavi Al NajfiPostCleric Founder and Patron of Anjuman e Sharie Shiyan Representative of Imam Rahil for Kashmir Contents 1 Early life 2 Career 2 1 Anjumane Sharie Shian 2 2 Other accomplishments 3 Personal life 4 Succession 5 See also 6 References 7 Notes 8 External linksEarly life editThis section does not cite any sources Please help improve this section by adding citations to reliable sources Unsourced material may be challenged and removed January 2021 Learn how and when to remove this template message Yousuf was born in Budgam in 1322 Hijri He completed his education in Islamic law from Najaf in Iraq He is a descendant of Mir Shamsuddin Araki who came to Kashmir in the 13th century from the town of Arak in Markazi Province Iran After the death of his elder brother Aga Syed Ahmed Almosavi he took over the responsibilities of the Aga family He established an educational institution for Islamic learning called Madras e Babul Ilem gateway of knowledge in Budgam Madars e Babul Ilem is the Alma mater of many in the Kashmir literary field It is the practice among Shias of Kashmir to go to their religious head Mawlawi or Agas for legal disputes instead of to government courts Such Sharie Adalats religious courts determine justice according to Islamic doctrine During the period of Aga Yousef Sharie Adalats became very popular On a number of occasions the district court sent cases to Yousef s court During the reign of Maharaja Gulab Singh Pratab Singh and Hari Singh an article was included in the constitution of Kashmir which bestowed this Aga family with a unique honour According to the article if any one from the Aga family was required to give testimony in any case then he would not go to the court instead the court would come to his residence and record the testimony No one from the Aga family should be summoned in the court The law existed up to the period of Aga Syed Yousuf Career editAnjumane Sharie Shian edit Aga Syed Yousef established Anjumane Sharie Shian in Jammu and Kashmir with both religious and political goals Just as the government receives taxes from the general public Anjuman Sharie Shian collects khums and fitr as alms from the Shia population to spend on social educational and economic improvement for the poorer segment of the community When Sheikh Abdullah s government passed the Land Reform Act Aga Syed Yousef said the bill was against the doctrine of Shiaism which resulted in the government exempting Shias from the bill 2 Other accomplishments edit Yousuf undertook the construction of Imambara Budgam He widened the Imambara Hassanabad a smaller replica of the one in Budgam Yousef also introduced the Shia nisab syllabus at the University of Kashmir citation needed He was the representative of Imam KhomeiniPersonal life editYousuf died on 29 August 1982 After his death the district hospital of Budgam was named after him Yousuf was buried in Budgam at the Aga Mehdi shrine 3 The shrine was constructed by Yousuf himself during his lifetime to honor Sarkar Aga Syed Mehdi who was also Yousuf s grandfather 4 His son was Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah who died on 29 January 2018 in Budgam 5 Succession editAga Syed Yousuf died on 29 August 1982 He was the only patron and president of Anjumane Sharie Shian 6 Three renowned scholars of Aga Family claimed as his successor Aga Syed Mustafa Moosavi Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Moosavi are considered three successors of Aga Syed Yousuf Followers of Aga Syed Yousuf were divided into two factions Mustafai followers of Aga Syed Mustafa Moosavi Muhammadi followers of Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Moosavi After the deaths of Aga Syed Mustafa Moosavi and Aga Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Moosavi their factions are led by Aga Syed Hassan Budgami and Aga Syed Mohammad Hadi Moosavi respectively 7 See also editSyed Mustafa Moosavi Syed Mohammad Fazlullah Shaheed Aga Syed Mehdi Mohammad Abbas Ansari Masroor Abbas Ansari Ghulam Rasool Noori Aga Syed Ruhullah Mehdi Succession of Aga Family Aga Syed Mohsin Al Mosvi Tafazzul Husain Kashmiri Destruction of Kashmiri ShiasReferences edit Nayeri Sheri 2006 FOREIGN TERMS IN THE KITE RUNNER faculty mdc edu Miami Dade College Archived from the original Web page on 30 January 2012 Retrieved 23 March 2012 Valley of Kashmir Book تاریخ کشمیر مطبوعہ از راہ اسلام آرگنائزیشن 1 dead link Aga Syed Mohammad Fazalullah passed away at Budgam Kashmir wilayat Times wilayattimes com Archived from the original on 8 February 2018 Retrieved 7 February 2018 تاریخ کشمیر مطبوعہ از راہ اسلام آرگنائزیشن تاریخ کشمیر مطبوعہ از راہ اسلام آرگنائزیشنNotes edit Agha sahib a term meaning lord or commander was used in reference to Kashmiri 1 External links editBudgam District official website cites 1955 extension of Imambara Budgam Aga Sahib laid to rest in Budgam Daily Excelsior 23 August 2002 cites 1982 death of Aga Syed Yusuf Al Moosavi Al Safavi SHIAS OF KASHMIR Past Tense Present Imperfect saisaonline org South Asian Institute of Strategic Affairs SAISA 11 January 2014 Archived from the original on 20 December 2014 Retrieved 17 August 2014 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Aga Syed Yusuf Al Moosavi Al Safavi amp oldid 1191745784, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
