Ustad Abdulhaq Saddiqi

Ustad Abdulhaq Saddiqi

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Biography of Ustad Abdulhaq Siddiqi
A Humble, Knowledgeable, and Devoted Servant of Society

Ustad Abdulhaq Siddiqi, the son of the late Mufti Abdulwahab, was born in 1969 (1348 Hijri Shamsi) into a religious, scholarly, and cultured family in Anar Dara district, Farah province. He spent his childhood in a spiritually rich environment, deeply rooted in Islamic values. He began his primary education at Sheikh Abdul Samad Nazari High School but was forced to abandon his studies following the bloody Saur Coup and the subsequent closure of schools. In 1982, his family was compelled to flee Afghanistan and took refuge in the Islamic Republic of Iran.

In exile, living in cities like Zahedan and Birjand, he pursued Islamic studies with unwavering dedication. Under the guidance of prominent scholars such as Mawlana Abdul Rauf Khorasani, his respected uncle Hajji Mawlawi Ghulam Rasool, and Mawlana Abdul Hayy al-Khair, he gained profound knowledge and spiritual insight. After the mujahideen came to power in 1993, Ustad Siddiqi—like many patriotic Afghans—returned to his homeland, aspiring to contribute to its reconstruction. He furthered his religious education in Herat under the mentorship of the esteemed scholar Mawlana Abul Khayr Abdul Hayy. Later, he traveled to Pakistan, where he completed a bachelor’s degree in Hadith and Islamic Sciences at a reputable seminary.

Upon his return to Afghanistan in 1997, he became actively involved in academic, administrative, and cultural fields. He initially served as the principal of Sultan Ghiyasuddin Ghor High School in Herat and was subsequently appointed Director of Historical Monuments Preservation. In this role, he made significant efforts to safeguard Herat’s ancient heritage until 2002. Concurrently, in 1999, he joined the Herat Literary Association and became a regular presence at cultural gatherings.

In 2003, Ustad Siddiqi was appointed as a lecturer in the Faculty of Sharia at Herat University. His teaching responsibilities extended to multiple faculties, including Medicine, Law and Political Science, Agriculture, Economics, Fine Arts, and Sharia. From 2007 onward, he also began teaching at the Darul Uloom Fakhru-l-Madaris in Herat. Between 2013 and 2022, he served for ten years at Kawkab-e-Sharq Higher Education Institute, specializing in Islamic Jurisprudence, Criminal Law, and Inheritance.

In 2014, he enrolled in a master’s program in Criminal Law and Criminology at Islamic Azad University in Mashhad, Iran, and graduated in 2017 with high honors. From 2019 to 2022, he taught at Ghalib University’s Faculty of Law and Political Science.

Charitable Work and Social Contributions

In 2016, Ustad Abdulhaq Siddiqi was appointed as the General Director of the Habibyar Charity Foundation. With intelligent leadership and a deep commitment to service, he organized the foundation’s operations and expanded its humanitarian activities to over ten provinces across the country. Key achievements of the foundation during his leadership include:

• Distribution of thousands of food aid packages to needy families
• Organizing 13 mass wedding ceremonies for low-income couples
• Construction of mosques, support for educational institutions, and provision of academic scholarships
• Drilling of deep-water wells in underprivileged areas
• Delivery of healthcare, educational, and livelihood services to vulnerable populations

In 2020, he also began collaborating with the Bismillah Khan Siddiqi Charity Foundation. Some of his notable achievements with this organization include:

• Providing clean drinking water to more than 700 families in Anar Dara, Farah
• Constructing a modern, hygienic ablution facility next to the central mosque of Anar Dara
• Hiring qualified teachers for schools in Farah and Nimruz provinces
• Establishing a model charity school for orphans and underprivileged children in Herat
• Distributing educational supplies and food to deserving students
• Leadership in Humanitarian Networks

In 2024 (1403 H.S.), with broad consensus and support from various charitable institutions, Ustad Siddiqi was elected President of the Herat Union of Charity Foundations. This newly formed union—established through his initiative and leadership—has played a vital role in coordinating relief efforts and strengthening collaboration among civil society organizations.

An Inspirational Figure in Education and Humanity

Ustad Abdulhaq Siddiqi continues to dedicate himself with the same sincerity and passion. He presently teaches at Fakhru-l-Madaris and at one of Herat’s private universities. Simultaneously, he remains at the helm of the Habibyar Charity Foundation, working tirelessly to serve the people, particularly the most vulnerable.

Undoubtedly, Ustad Siddiqi represents a shining example of a principled scholar, a moral teacher, and a humble humanitarian who has devoted his life to knowledge, compassion, and the betterment of his community.