Ameen Faheem - Pakpedia

Pakistani politician

Makhdoom Muhammad Ameen Faheem (Urdu: مخدوم محمد امین فہیم; alt.

Makhdoom Muhammad Ameen Faheem - biography and personal life

Ameen Faheem - Pakpedia

spelling: Amin Fahim; 4 August – 21 November ) was a Pakistani populist left-wing figure and a poet.^[1] He was the senior vice-chairman of Pakistan Peoples Party, chairman of Pakistan People's Party Parliamentarians and former chairman of Alliance for Restoration of Democracy.

Earning Bachelor of Science in political science from the University of Sindh in , he started his political activism in and contested successfully the general elections and was a close ally of Benazir Bhutto during the s.

He is the spiritual figure of the Sarvari Jama'at^{[citation needed]} as well as the prominent sufist in his native province, Sindh. After successfully contesting the general elections, he notably stepped down for the candidacy of prime minister office in favour of Yousaf Raza Gillani.

Biography and overview

Family roots and early years

Makhdoom Muhammad Ameen Faheem was born in Hala in Sindh, which is located &#;km off the southern port city of Karachi, on 4 August ^[2] His father, Makhdoom Muhammad Zaman was the 17th spiritual leader of Sarwari Jammat and as well a powerful feudal figure in the province.

His father was one of the prominent 67 participants who laid the foundation of the Pakistan Peoples Party where he was made the senior vice-chairman of the party and PPP was founded at his house in Hala, Sindh. Makhdoom Muhammad Zaman 'Talib ul Mola' successfully contested the general elections and stepped into the national parliament as a member of parliament (MP).

Makhdoom Muhammad Zaman was also offered many high-ranking posts in the time of General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq, but he refused and chose to stay in Hala and look after his Sarwari Jamaat.

Makhdoom amin fahim wife Makhdoom Ameen Faheem was born in Makhdoom family of Hala, which is located km off the southern port city of Karachi, on August 4, Talib ul Mola was a great poet and was elected MNA from the same area as his son. Education He did his matriculation in and intermediate in in his native town Hala. In , he got admission in political science department of Sindh University, and completed his bachelors in Political career. Election to Ameen Faheem entered in the political arena in when he was elected as member National Assembly from southern Thatta district of Sindh province.

Education and early career

Amin Fahim completed his primary education in from Hala and did matriculation from a local high school in his native town Hala, in ^[3] After passing the university entrance exams, Fahim enrolled in the University of Sindh as an undecided major and declared his major in at the department of social sciences.^[3] Faheem declared major in political science and gained Bachelor of Science (with honours) in political science from the Sindh University in ^[3][4]

Political career

During the popular wave of Pakistan Peoples Party for general election, Faheem joined the party as the junior member.

He successfully contested the elections, securing his NA-Thatta constituency in Sindh. He served in the Sindh Assembly on PPP platform, working on human rights affairs and educational development.

Since then, he has contested eight elections from elections held in , , , , , , and , remaining undefeated and creating a national record.

Makhdoom Amin Fahim, however, boycotted the non-party elections of held by General Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq-led military regime in line with the decision of his party. In he contested as MPA and MNA, and was the only Parliamentarian in Pakistan to win both seats unopposed. After that he gave up the MPA seat to his younger brother and he even came unopposed on it.

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Makhdoom was offered the post of Prime Minister in by then President Gen. Pervez Musharraf, keeping in mind his party's leader Benazir Bhutto's refusal to appoint Amin Fahim's son Makhdoom Jameel Zaman as the Chief Minister Sindh, though he was offered the post of Prime Minister thrice before – and He remained loyal to his party and did not accept offers from then Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif and the military dictators.

Makhdoom Amin Fahim was the senior vice-chairman of PPP, and was also the Parliamentary Leader, (President) of the same party in the National Assembly. He was twice the Federal Minister in tenure of Benazir Bhutto. He was Communications Minister from December to August , Railways Minister from December to March In the next tenure, he was Minister for Housing and Works from January to November

Personal life

Makhdoom Amin Fahim was also the leader of the largest spiritual group of people called the "Sarwari Jamaat" in Pakistan, consisting of millions of people across the world.

It was recorded that Sarwari Jamaat consisted of , people, years ago and was titled as the 'No Lakhi Gadi' which means the Gaddi of , disciples.

He was once married to Dina, elder sister of famous Bangladeshi singer Runa Laila who later died due to cancer. He was married thrice. He had 9 Sons and 3 Daughters from different wives.

Faheem died on 21 November from leukemia after being admitted to a hospital in Karachi, Pakistan under ICU at the age of ^[5]

Career after Benazir Bhutto assassination

Makhdoom Amin Fahim was mentioned as a possible chairman for the PPP, in the wake of the 27 December assassination of Benazir Bhutto,^[6] but Bilawal Bhutto Zardari and Asif Ali Zardari were named party co-chairs and he was considered the party's probable candidate for Prime Minister.^[7] However, the PPP hesitated to name Makhdoom as its candidate following its victory in the February election.

It was suggested that Benazir Bhutto's widower Asif Ali Zardari, might be reluctant to nominate Makhdoom Amin Fahim as prime minister, because he was worried that Faheem could strengthen his political base in Sindh and threaten the influence of the Bhutto family there.^[8]

On 15 March , Makhdoom Amin Fahim said that he did not understand why the PPP had still not named him as its candidate.

Makhdoom amin fahim biography

He left two widows. He also married Dina Laila, sister of famous singer Roona Laila. He had six sons, two of them twins Makhdoom Naimat and Makhdoom Habibullah. One of his daughters, Maliha Makhdoom, was given a diplomatic position in Ireland in soon after the PPP formed its government in the centre. The eldest son of Makhdoom Mohammad Zaman Talibul Maula, an illustrious politician and a revered figure in the world of Sindhi literature, Makhdoom Amin was born on Aug 6, , in Hala, Sindh, the ancestral town of the Makhdoom family.

According to Faheem, if Zardari wanted to take the position for himself, he would support him.^[9]

Later, the PPP nominated Yousaf Raza Gillani as Prime Minister on 22 March Although this was viewed as a snub to Amin Fahim, he said that he would not leave the PPP and had the "best wishes" for Gillani.^[10] Amin Fahim, however, was made the Commerce Minister of Pakistan in November shuffle as a consolation.

Poetry

Initially, Makhdoom Amin Fahim was more interested in poetry than politics. However, he had no choice but to jump into the fray as the political heir of Makhdoom family.^{[citation needed]}

He once said, "Poetry is my first love. I am still fond of saying verses and reading poetry of others.

His forte is mystic poetry.

Makhdoom javed hashmi Makhdoom Ameen Faheem was a Pakistan-based poet, democrat, and political figure. In he began his political activism and participated successfully in general elections , and during the s, he remained a close aide of Benazir Bhutto. This article depicts every information about him including Ameen Faheem Biography. However, he preferred to stay loyal to PPP and his supporters. He always displayed humility, and his opponents and offer makers were unable to understand his plans and determination hidden behind his smile.

His poetry speaks about love, Peace, and simplicity."

"I have always been fond of the poetry of Maulana Rumi, Shah Abdul Latif Bhittai, and Sachal Sarmast. Their poetry has left a deep impact on my life. I have learned from them (Poets) to be loyal, to be loved, in good or rainy days."

He further said, "I don't believe in ruling the people.

I believe in ruling their hearts. That is why my voters love me, and they never disappointed me."

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