Introduction to the Founder of Jamia Siddiqiyyah Abbottabad

Molana Habib ur Rahman received his early primary education in his native village Tajwal Abbottabad and memorized Holy Quran, at Jamia Al-Uloom Al-Islamiyyah Al-Faridiyyah Islamabad. He obtained the complete Dars-e-Nizami degree up to the level of Dawrah Hadith from Jamia Farooqiyah Karachi and studied some books of arts at Bahar Al-Uloom Sadiqabad.

Molana had the honor of being the special servant of the Imam-ul-Muhaddithin, The esteemed Shiekh Maulana Saleemullah khan from the fourth grade. He used to massage him with oil after Asar, and had taken the oath of allegiance (بیعت) with him from the fourth grade. He also had the honor of serving him closely during his travels. In the year of Dawrah Hadith, he was also responsible for taking care of his goats. He also had the opportunity to serve the Shaheed-e-Islam, the esteemed Dr. Muhammad Adil Khan, and on some occasions, he had the opportunity to serve the esteemed Molana Obaidullah khan. He also had the opportunity to serve the esteemed Mufti Abu Lababah Shah for a long time. He served food from the first grade to Dawrah Hadith and had a servant-like relationship with almost all the other teachers of the Jamia farooqiyah. Besides his educational endeavors, he also cultivated a strong affinity for the art of public speaking. He was one of the few students of Jamia Farooqiyah Karachi who used to participate in speech competitions. He was also one of the heads of the Jamai's Tablighi Jamaat.  After graduating, he also spent a year in the Tablighi Jamaat. After that, he taught at Jamia Farooqiyah itself. During his teaching time at Jamia Farooqiyah, he was also entrusted with important tasks by the jamia. He was also assigned the important responsibility of checking the Federal Board's (wifaq’s) examination papers. He was also responsible for organizing weekly gatherings and university meetings to highlight the speaking skills of the students of Jamia Farooqiyah.

After teaching at Jamia Farooqiyah Karachi for four years, he founded Madrasah Al-Uloom Al-Siddiqiyyah Abbottabad in 2004 on the advice of the esteemed Imam Al-Muhaddithin Maulana Saleemullah khan.He had immense trust in him and used to consult him on important decisions. He also appointed some of the officials of the Wifaq on his advice. In addition, Molana Habib Ur Rehman has always enjoyed the love and trust of other elders and Wifaq, and has received their prayers. Based on this trust, he has also been given the important responsibilities of the District Abbottabad Wifaq Al-Madaris Al-Arabiyyah Pakistan since 2004. Now, on the basis of his excellent performance, the elders have appointed him as the Deputy Nazim Abbottabad Wifaq Al-Madaris Al-Arabiyyah Pakistan KPK for Hazara Division. Alhamdulillah, he also enjoys the full confidence of all schools of thought, and he is a living picture of unity and harmony.

The esteemed Maulana Habib Ur Rehman is also performing the teaching duties of important books along with the administrative affairs in Jamia Siddiqiyyah. Currently, he is also teaching the Quran and Hadith in Jamia Siddiqiyyah, such as Jalalain Sharif and Mishkat Sharif. He is also the Sheikh Al-Hadith of Jamia and is teaching Bukhari Sharif- And he teaches according to the style and method of his teacher, Imam Al-Muhaddithin Maulana Shiekh Saleemullah Khan.Alhamdulillah, all the educational boards of the schools have made Maulana the Ameer of their joint board.Therefore, he is the founder of the Ittehad-e-Tanzeemat-e-Madaris Deeniyyah Abbottabad. A committee comprising all the parties on common issues has been formed, which is named Ittehad-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat Pakistan.The esteemed Maulana Habib ur Rehman has also been made the President of this organization. In addition, a foundation has been established to work in various fields of public service. So Molana Habib ur Rehman is also the Chairman of Bait-ul-khidmat Foundation, which is registered in Pakistan.

Teachers of Molana Habib ur Rehman:

Imam of the Hadith scholars, Sheikh of the Sheikhs, Maulana Saleem Ullah Khan, may Allah have mercy on him, former President of Wifaq Al-Madaris Al-Arabiyyah Pakistan, Founder and Patron of Jamia Farooqia Karachi.

Martyr of Islam the esteemed, Dr. Maulana Muhammad Adil Khan, (may Allah have mercy on him).

Hadith Scholar, the esteemed Maulana Ubaidullah Khalid, may their blessings continue, vice President of Wifaq Al-Madaris Al-Arabiyyah Pakistan.

Spiritual Guide, Sheikh of Hadith, the esteemed Maulana Yusuf Afshani, may their blessings continue.

Hadith Scholar, the esteemed  Maulana Muhammad Anwar, may their blessings continue.

Hadith Scholar, the esteemed  Maulana Manzoor Ahmad Mengal, may their blessings continue.

Martyr of Islam, Hadith Professor, the esteemed  Maulana Anayatullah Khan, may Allah have mercy on him.

Martyr of Islam, the esteemed Maulana Hameed ur Rehman Khan, may Allah have mercy on him.

Hadith Scholar, the esteemed  Mufti Abul Basha Mansoor, may their blessings continue.

Hadith Scholar, the esteemed  Maulana Noor-ul-Bashar, may their blessings continue.

Hadith Professor, the esteemed Maulana Abdul Razzaq, may their blessings continue.

Literature Professor, the esteemed  Maulana Wali Khan Al-Muzaffar, may their blessings continue.

Master of Arts, the esteemed  Maulana Muhammad Azeem, may their blessings continue.

Compassionate Teacher, the esteemed Maulana Asadullah, may their blessings continue.

Benefactor, the esteemed Maulana Anwar, may Allah have mercy on him.

The esteemed Mufti Abdul Hameed Rabbani, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Maulana Shafiqur Rahman Kashmiri, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Maulana Shabir Ahmad Kashmiri, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Maulana Adam Khan, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Maulana Ibn-ul-Hasan Abbasi, may Allah have mercy on him.

The esteemed Qari Talha, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Qari Nasrullah Khan, Sadique Abadi, may Allah have mercy on him.

The esteemed Qari Zafarullah, Siddique Abadi, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Qari Ahmed Khan, may Allah have mercy on him.

The esteemed Qari Bilal, may their blessings continue.

The esteemed Hafiz Abdul Rashid, may their blessings continue.

And similarly, there are many other respected teachers from whom knowledge has been gained.

Permission of Hadith:

Similarly, in addition to these teachers those respected scholars from whom Maulana Habib ur Rehman  received permission of Hadith are:

Imam Ahl-e-Sunnat, the esteemed Maulana Sarfaraz Khan Safdar, may Allah have mercy on him,

And Sheikh-ul-Islam, the esteemed Mufti Muhammad Taqi Usmani, may their blessings continue,

And some other esteemed scholars are also included.

University professors:

Maulana Habib ur Rehman is puruing MPhill degree in Islamic Studies from Al-Hamd University, where he studied under the following professors:

 Respected Maulana Dr. Munir,

Respected Maulana Dr. Naseer Amin,

Respected Maulana Dr. Sami-ul-Haq,

Respected Dr. Abdul Hai Abrau,

Respected Dr. Saleem Sahib.

Spiritual lineage:

Spiritual Connection and Initiation in Student Life:

The chain of spiritual connection and initiation of Maulana Habib Ur Rehman was established with Imam Al-Atqiya, Imam Al-Muhaddithin, Sheikh Al-Mashaikh, The esteemed Maulana Saleemullah Khan  (Naurullah Marqada), in his student life. This relationship continued with esteemed Shiekh Saleemullah khan until his death. Molana Habib Ur Rehman also had the opportunity to participate in the circles of zikar (remembrance of Allah) of esteemed Shiekh Saleemullah khan, and to sit in the Chilla Tasawwuf (forty-day spiritual retreat) several times during Ramadan.

Imam Al-Atqiya, The esteemed Maulana Saleemullah Khan Rahmatullah, granted Molana Habib Ur Rehman permission to establish and lead circles and gatherings of zikar , fikar and tazkeer (rememberence of Allah).He himself continued to patronize these gatherings.

After the demise of The esteemed Maulana Saleemullah Khan, the chain of initiation was established with Pir Tariqat, The esteemed Maulana Pir Noor Muhammad.Maulana had the opportunity to attend his gatherings of zikar.

Permission for Gatherings of zikar and Granting of Khilafat:

With great kindness and trust, The esteemed Maulana Pir Noor Muhammad granted him Khilafat and instructed him to establish circles of zikar(remembrance of Allah), hold reformative gatherings for people, and continue the chain of initiation.

Current Spiritual Lineage

Currently,Molana’s spiritual and reformative connection is with Pir Tariqat, Sheikh Al-Hadith, The esteemed Maulana Yusuf Afshani Sahib Damat Barakatuhum al-Aliyah. He also have a spiritual and reformative connection with Pir Tariqat, The esteemed Maulana Fazal Rahim, Muhtamim Jamia Ashrafiya.