The funeral prayer of veteran Islamic scholar and former madrasa principal Nurul Islam was held in Maheshkhali of Cox’s Bazar on Wednesday, with thousands of people attending to pay their final respects.
The funeral was held after Asr prayers at the field of Uttar Nalbila Government Primary School in Kalarmarchhara union of Maheshkhali. The prayer was led by Maulana Ruhul Quddus Anwari, principal of Shaharbill Anwarul Ulum Kamil Madrasa, a former student of Nurul Islam.
After the funeral, the scholar was buried at his family graveyard.
Nurul Islam, 95, was the eldest son of late Ahmad Karim of Uttar Nalbila in Kalarmarchhara union. During his long teaching career, he served as principal of several renowned madrasas, including Hamedia Madrasa in Banshkhali, Badarkhali Fazil Degree Madrasa and Shaharbill Kamil Madrasa.
He later retired as principal of Putibila Fazil Madrasa.
Former students, including madrasa principals and senior officials from Cox’s Bazar and other districts, attended the funeral. Recalling their teacher, they became emotional while describing his dedication to teaching and his efforts to develop students academically and morally.
They said Nurul Islam was highly knowledgeable and deeply committed to his students, describing him as a respected teacher and mentor.
He is survived by his children, relatives and a large number of students and admirers. One of his sons is serving as Deputy Controller of Examinations at the University of Chittagong.
Nurul Islam died of age-related complications at his residence in Chattogram at around 10pm on Tuesday. News of his death quickly spread on social media, prompting an outpouring of grief among his former students, admirers and the wider community.
