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     J anab Adam Ahmed Basha Sahib     (Kitab Ghar Ahmed Basha Sahib)   Introduction The growth and popularity of Urdu in Melvisharam paved the way for the establishment of a dedicated publishing house. In 1952, Janab Adam Ahmed Basha Sahib founded Urdu Kitab Ghar (Urdu Book House) at Jameelabad, Melvisharam.           JANAB ADAM AHMED BASHA SAHIB  Early Life Born in 1917, he received his early education at Islamiah High School, Melvisharam, and completed his S.S.L.C. in 1937. He later pursued higher studies at Mohammadan College, Madras, where he obtained an M.A. degree. Ahmed Basha Sahib served as a teacher at Islamiah High School for few years. He was a poet and got the pen name ‘ Ahmed’. Two Friends – One Mission Ahmed Basha Sahib was a close friend and trusted associate ( dast-e-raaz ) of Janab S. M. Abdul Jameel Sahib. The friendship between the two was remarkably close. As a reflection of this bond, ...

The   Five Visionaries of Our Time In one of the events of the centenary celebration of Melvisharam Muslim Educational Society in February 2019, Janab V. M. Rizwanullah Sahib, ( present correspondent, CAHCET Melvisharam) said, “A community does not suffer for want of funds, it suffers for want of a visionary. By the grace of Almighty Allah our town Melvisharam is blessed with many visionaries.”  Based on the above quote, if we analyze the history of Melvisharam, we will find numerous personalities who envisioned the needs of the society, designed policies with utmost care, implemented in right direction with sincerity of intention and safeguarded it with dedication and sacrifice. For years, the people of this region have been receiving its benefits. I sincerely and gratefully acknowledge the services of all the visionaries, philanthropist, scholars, and reformers of the past. May Allah reward them all.   I have closely seen a few of our stalwarts whom I consider ...