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News India Live, Digital Desk: The low intensity bomb blast in Delhi’s Ridge Road area has once again alerted the security agencies. Since the word ‘Al Falah’ was mentioned in a letter found at the spot, people are curious to know the meaning of this word and the institutions associated with this name. Especially many things are being talked about ‘Al Falah University’ located in Faridabad, Haryana and its founder.
Let us know what this Arabic word means and who is the founder of this university, whose name has also been in controversies.
What is the meaning of ‘Al Falah’?
‘Al Falah’ is a very important word in the Arabic language, which has a special place in the Islamic tradition.
- Literal meaning: Direct meaning of ‘Al Falah’ success, prosperity, well-being, liberation or deliverance It happens.
- Islamic significance: This word is considered very sacred for the Muslim community. This word is also used in Azaan (call to prayer) given five times a day. Azaan consists of saying “Hayya ‘Al-Falah”, which means “Come towards success” Or “Come to goodness”,
Who is the founder of Al Falah University and what is the controversy?
Establishment of Al Falah University ‘Al Falah Charitable Trust’ The founding president of which was Dr. Mohammad Hanif Khan Were. Apart from being an educationist, Dr. Hanif Khan has been recognized as a social worker and religious leader. However, his name has also been surrounded by controversies.
Has gone to jail in fraud case
The university’s founder, Dr Mohammad Hanif Khan, was arrested by the Economic Offenses Wing (EOW) of Delhi Police in 2014 in a serious case of fraud and embezzlement.
- What were the allegations?: He was accused of defrauding people of crores of rupees by showing fake land documents in the name of building a college and school in Dhauj area of Faridabad during 1994-95.
- More than 25 cases were registered: Investigation revealed that there was about 135 acres of land in the name of the trust, but most of these lands were never registered. Based on the complaints of the victims, more than 25 cases of fraud were registered against Dr. Hanif Khan, due to which he had to go to jail.
At present, security agencies are investigating from every aspect the mention of the word ‘Al Falah’ in the letter found at the site of Delhi blast. However, till now no direct connection of this university or any person associated with it has been established with the blast. The investigating agencies are trying to find out whether this word was used in the letter to point towards a particular organization or it had some other purpose.