Bengaluru, September 6, 2025 – The Al-Ameen Educational Society, Bengaluru, marked a momentous occasion with the celebration of Founder’s Day 2025, held in loving memory of the late Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan Saheb, the visionary founder of the Al-Ameen Movement. The event, hosted at the Al-Ameen Campus near Lalbagh Main Gate, brought together esteemed academicians, students, and community leaders to honor a legacy of educational excellence and social empowerment.

The highlight of the ceremony was the conferment of the prestigious “Al-Ameen All India Community Leadership Award-2025” upon Mr. M Nurul Islam Middya, the esteemed founder of Al-Ameen Mission, West Bengal. Serving as the Chief Guest, Mr. Islam was recognized for his transformative contributions to education and the upliftment of underprivileged communities. Mr. Zackria Hashim, Chairman of the Al-Ameen Scholarship Trust, Bengaluru, graced the occasion as the Guest of Honour, while Mr. Umar Ismail Khan, Chairman of the Al-Ameen Educational Society, presided over the proceedings. Mr. Zubair Anwar Sait, the Honorary Secretary, oversaw the seamless organization of the event.

The day’s proceedings were a heartfelt tribute to Mr. Islam’s remarkable journey, which began in 1976 when, as a 10th-standard student, he established the Khalatpur Junior High Madrasa in Howrah, West Bengal. This modest initiative has since blossomed into the Al-Ameen Mission, now encompassing 72 residential campuses across 23 districts, nurturing over 23,000 students. In his acceptance speech, Mr. Islam expressed deep gratitude to Al-Ameen College for the honor, reflecting on his mission’s dual focus on academic excellence and character development rooted in strong values.

Al-Ameen Arts, Science, and Commerce College, affiliated with Bengaluru City University and accredited with a ‘B’ Grade by NAAC, celebrated Mr. Islam’s legacy, which includes mentoring over 4,500 doctors, 4,000 engineers, and numerous civil servants, professors, and lawyers. His leadership shone brightly with 472 students qualifying for free medical seats in government colleges through the NEET (UG) 2025 examination, underscoring the institution’s commitment to excellence.

Mr. Islam’s contributions have previously been recognized with the prestigious Banga Bhushan Award from the West Bengal government in 2015 and the Sir Syed Award from the American Federation of Muslims of Indian Origin (AFMI), affirming his transformative impact on education. Dr. Nurul Haque, Principal of Al-Ameen Memorial Minority College, and other dignitaries lauded his vision, drawing parallels with the ethos of the Al-Ameen Movement initiated by Dr. Mumtaz Ahmed Khan to advance education among minority communities. The shared values of quality education and social equity between Al-Ameen College and Al-Ameen Mission were prominently highlighted.

The ceremony concluded with a renewed commitment to educational reform and community empowerment. Al-Ameen College reaffirmed its dedication to supporting such initiatives, announcing open admissions for the 2025-26 academic year across various undergraduate and integrated courses. Mr. Islam’s recognition serves as both a celebration of his past achievements and a beacon of inspiration for future generations to harness education as a tool for nation-building.

Attendees, including the Al-Ameen College community, left the event inspired by Mr. Islam’s enduring legacy, which continues to illuminate the path for thousands of students across India.