Senior Jamia Islamia Bhatkal Teacher Hafiz Mohammed Ashfaq Passes Away; Jamia Islamia will remain closed on Wednesday
Veteran Quran memorization instructor served Jamia Islamia for nearly 29 years and trained hundreds of Huffaz.
Bhatkal: Senior Quran memorization instructor of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal, Hafiz Mohammed Ashfaq Mohammed Hasina (Channa), passed away on Tuesday evening, leaving the institution, its students, teachers, alumni, and the wider religious community in deep mourning.
Despite being visually impaired, Hafiz Ashfaq dedicated his life to the teaching of the Holy Quran and the moral development of students. Affectionately known as “Nabina Ashfaq Sahib,” he was widely respected for his humility, sincerity, and unwavering commitment to Islamic education.
According to family sources, Hafiz Ashfaq attended Jamia Islamia as usual on Tuesday and carried out his teaching responsibilities. After feeling unwell during the day, he took some rest before returning home prior to Asr prayers. As his condition worsened, he was admitted to Welfare Hospital in Bhatkal.
Doctors later advised that he be shifted to Mangaluru for advanced treatment. However, while preparations were underway and he was being placed in the ambulance, he passed away.
Hafiz Ashfaq served Jamia Islamia Bhatkal for nearly 29 years, during which he guided hundreds of students in memorizing the Holy Quran. Many of his former students are now serving in religious institutions across India and abroad. His passing is being regarded as a significant loss to the institution and the field of Islamic education.
Expressing profound grief, the management of Jamia Islamia Bhatkal announced that all educational activities at Jamia Islamia and its affiliated Maktabs will remain closed on Wednesday, July 8, as a mark of respect. Regular classes will resume on Thursday.
His funeral prayer (Salat al Janazah) will be offered on Wednesday at 10:00 AM at Jama Masjid, Bhatkal.
The management, students, and well wishers have prayed that Almighty Allah forgives the deceased, accepts his lifelong services to the Quran, grants him the highest place in Jannah, and blesses his family, students, and loved ones with patience and strength.