Ashraf Ali Bishwanathi
Baba-e Jamiat Ashraf Ali Bishwanathi | |
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| President, Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh | |
| In office 12 November 2001 – 20 May 2005 | |
| Preceded by | Abdul Karim |
| Succeeded by | Muhiuddin Khan (Acting) |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 1928 Bishwanath, Sylhet |
| Died | 20 May 2005 (aged 76–77) |
| Nationality | Bangladeshi |
| Political party | Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh |
| Alma mater | Al-Jamiatul Ahlia Darul Ulum Moinul Islam |
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| Main interest(s) | Politics |
| Notable work(s) | Monthly Al Farooq |
| Religious life | |
| Denomination | Sunni |
| Jurisprudence | Hanafi |
| Movement | Deobandi |
| Senior posting | |
| Disciple of | Abdul Karim |
Ashraf Ali Bishwanathi (1928–2005) was a Bangladeshi Deobandi Islamic scholar, educator, politician and religious writer. He was called "Baba-e Jamiat" in order to lay the foundation of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Bangladesh in East Pakistan and present day Bangladesh. He was also the president of the party for 2001 to 2005. He was also the founder of Jamia Islamia Darul Uloom Madania Bishwanath, Madania Qawmia Mahila Madrasa and the literary magazine Monthly Al Farooq.