ANJUMAN HAMAYAT-E-ISLAM 1

Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam (Multan Road, Lahore)

Umar Nabeel Akram

Ahmed Abdullah

Badar Ejaz

Imran Alam

Ms. Rumessa Naqvi

Academic Writing, B

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February 28, 2011

Lahore School of Economics

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Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam
After the war of independence 1857, Muslim women and children in the subcontinent were
tricked by the British Missionary to convert their religion. They were asked to surrender their
religion. In return, the British government will provide the basic needs. Forced by poverty,
conversion of religion was initiated at a massive scale among Muslim women.

In 1884, Muslims gathered at Bokan Masjid of Walled City, Lahore after Juma Prayer to
give suggestions about this problem. After a long discussion Muslims decided to build an
organization named “Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam”. The sole purpose of this organization was to
take care of the Muslim widows and orphans. Families were asked to take fist full of flour aside
every time they cook, so that small proportion can be saved for orphans and widows. After few
short days, flour in tons was piled up; a lot more than it was required. Muslim elders came up
with a magnificent idea. They sold out all the extra flour at price less than that of market rate.
In result, revenue of 700 rupees was generated. Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam was established by
these 700 rupees.

The Anjuman prevented people from leaving Islam and countered the British Missionary
well. Not only it provided food and shelter; every basic need of one’s life was fulfilled. Later on
organization took steps for advancement and many Madrassas was established. These
Madrassas provided knowledge both Secular and Religious for Muslims. Due to the rapid
growth and popularity of the organization; orphanages was also built along few mosques.

With the help of various leaders like Allama Iqbal and Sir Syed Ahmed Khan the
organization’s strength grew many folds. With ever increasing strength; Anjuman created
separate institutes like “Darul Amaan” to house Muslim widows and “Darul Shafqat” for
orphans. Few of the most popular institution inaugurated by Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam are Islamia
College Peshawar, Islamia College Lahore, and Islamia College for women Lahore.
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“To conduct a research project on Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam, Lahore to

make an in-depth analysis of the organization itself and its practices in year
2010.”

Significance:
The purpose of this study is to gather data as much as possible about the organization
and its practices and to create awareness among people. Also, to see if there are people willing
to work for the betterment of the organization; to gather different opinions from other people
about the organization.

Scope:
Scope of the project is limited to orphanage only. We are focusing specifically on the
premises of Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam (Multan Road, Lahore) and its administrative system.
The objective of this research also includes the analysis of various Domains:

 Darul Shafqat
 Finance Department
 Facilities and
 Educational Sector

Literature Review:
“The Anjuman-e-Hamayat-e-Islam is an Islamic intellectual and political organization
based in the city of Lahore, Pakistan. Founded in the late 19th century, the body composed of
Muslim intellectuals and politicians seeking to reform Muslim society and work on its
development. Some of its most prominent members included the poet Sir Muhammad Iqbal,
who recited his first poems at sessions of the Anjuman.”
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“In addition to numerous other charitable services, the Anjuman is running an

orphanage (Yateem Khana, established in 1884) as well as Darul-Shafqat (Male) Darul-Shafqat
(Female)Darul-Amaan (Female)Darul-Uloom Denia (Male) & (Female)Public School(Co-
Ed)Hamayat-e-Islam Degree College (Female)Hamayat-e-Islam High School (Boys)Hamayat-e-
Islam Pasha Girls High School Hamayat-e-Islam Law College Hamayat-e-Islam Tibya College
Hamayat-e-Islam Rajgarh School Hamayat-e-Islam Younani Shafa Khana Hamayat-e-Islam
Library.”

Research Questions:
1. What are the main Facilities provided by the organization?
 Medical Facilities?
 Educational Facilities?
 Accommodations?
2. What are the financial aspects of the organization?
 Primary financial sources?
 Allocation of the finance?
 Is there any financial support from the government?
3. Education system of Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam?
 Quality and standard of education?
 Qualification level of teaching staff?
 Are there any incentives given to the staff
 To what level does the organization provides education to orphans?
4. What kind of future does the organization hope to achieve for these orphans?
 The kind of environment maintained for these orphans
 The steps taken by the organization to eliminate the feeling of loneliness from
the hearts of orphans?
 To what level, the needs and demands of the orphans are fulfilled?
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Design/ Methodology

Data Collection Procedures

 Newspapers & Different articles
 Surveys of the organization.
 Visual & Audio Aid
 Discussion with Students residing in the institution
 General views of common public
 Newspapers & Different articles
 Interview of Public Relation Officer of the Organization.
 Interview of Account Officer.

Data Analysis Procedures

 Questionnaires
 Pilot Study of the Organization
 Discussion with different people working in the Organization

Time Frame
The time frame of the data collected is from 2008 onwards.
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Expected findings/Implications

Darul Shafqat at first glance:

When we reached Darul Shafqat, we were totally surprised to see the conditions,
environment and the education system of the organization. It was way beyond our expectations
and the image that we had kept in our mind was totally shattered. Unlike other governmental
orphanages Darul Shafqat is totally independent private institute. Like other professional
organizations, Darul Shafqat follows a complete systematic and well structured chain of
commands. Every decision made is with the consent of the members of the governing board.

References

 http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Anjuman-e-Himayat-e-Islam
 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Anjuman-e-himayat-e-
Islam_in_sub_continent
 http://business.highbeam.com/3554/article-1G1-96891883/lahore-
islamic-gale
 http://bulvarvilag.net/anjuman-islam/
 http://wiki.answers.com/Q/What_is_Anjuman-e-himayat-e-
Islam_in_sub_continent/
 http://www.pakspectator.com/eid-with-orphans/
 Sheikh Saeed Qadir, Public Relation Officer Of Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam
 Monthly Magazine published by Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam
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Appendix: A

Interview Questions
Organization: Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam

Interviewee: Sheikh Saeed Qadir (Public Relation Officer)

1. When was this organization formed?

2. What were the historical aspects behind the formation of this organization?
3. Who were the founders of this organization?
4. Was it a result of political and religious movement of Hindus and British against
Muslims?
5. Why was the name changed from Yateem Khana to Darul Shafqat?
6. What changes has been introduced?
7. What were the major problems faced by the organization in its initial stages?
8. When was this place developed into buildings for this organization?
9. What is total area under this organization?
10. In how many departments this organization is divided?
11. Does this organization only operate in Lahore?
12. How many of the educational institutions were made by this organization?
13. How many of the educational institutions made by this organization are still run by this
organization?
14. Are the educational institutions run by this organization co-education?
15. How many of them are for girls and how many for boys?
16. Are the educational institutions run by the organization English medium or not?
17. What is the qualification of the teaching faculty hired by the organization?
18. What is the main purpose of this organization?
19. Which Department of the organization holds key importance for you?
20. What are the facilities provided to the orphan children In Darul-Shafqat?
21. Does the organization hold regular medical check-up of the children?
22. What kind of extra-curricular activities are held by the organization for children?
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23. What kind of food is provided to these children?

24. What is the maximum and minimum age limit of the children for admission in this
organization?
25. Up to which age the children are kept in this institution?
26. What are the primary financial sources of this organization?
27. Is there any government support to the organization since the independence of Pakistan?
28. How much funds are collected through donations from general public?
29. What is the role of NGOs for the development of this organization?
30. What is total budget of this organization?
31. Do the funds collected fulfill the budget of this organization?
32. Who are responsible for the financial aspects of this organization?
33. How the funds are allocated in different sectors of the organization?
34. What is the number of permanent members of the organization?
35. Who are the members of the organization?
36. Who is the current head of the organization?
37. What are the visions of the organization for future?

Appendix: B

Questionnaires:
1: Do you think it’s a challenge to make the orphan an active member of society?

1) Yes
2) No
3) Don’t think so.

2: Rank the Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam as institution for orphan?

a) Good b) very good c) Normal

3: What do you know about the Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam?

a) Business organization

b) Political organization
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c) Islamic organization

d) welfare organization

4: Have you ever heard about Anjuman Hamayat-e-Islam?

1) Yes
2) No
3) Maybe

5: What views you have about this organization?

1) Serve the humanity

2) Get aid in the name of organization
3) Political agenda

6: Have you ever visited Anjuman Hamayat e Islam?

1) Yes
2) No
If Yes, then how frequently
a) Once a year
b) Once a month
c) weekly

7: Are you donating for this organization?

1) Yes
2) No
3) May be

8: Would you like to serve for this organization?

1) Yes
2) No
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9: rank the basic need of this organization from (1-4) most important to least important?

a) Education b) finance c) facilities of food , shelter and clothes d) survival

1)
2)
3)
4)

10: It is right to say Darul Shafqat instead of Yateem Khana.

1) Yes
2) No

11: what is the major problem faced by this organization?

1) Shelter
2) Clothes
3) Education
4) Moral support

12: How this problem should be solved? Through

1) Government support
2) A great intake by rehabilitation(private sector)
3) Initiation of practical help on the part of individuals of our society
If any different, what, in your opinion, should be done about
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