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Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed
needs no introduction. Philanthropist, scholar, writer, researcher, innovator,
and entrepreneur, Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed was regarded as jack of all
trades. He was a blessing to Pakistan and was the most prominent medical
researcher of his time.
Key Achievements of Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed
Hakeem Saeed achieved what majority of people can’t even after years. Let us
highlight his major achievements that made him the true asset of Pakistan.
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Hamdard Foundation
Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed is known for his renowned “Hamdard Foundation”
that was established in 1948. With the passage of time, the herbal medicines
produced in the laboratory became a house hold name in Pakistan. Hamdard
Laboratories (Wakf) Pakistan was another milestone achievement that happened in
1953. It is a nonprofit research laboratory that became famous for its Ayurvedic
and Yunani medicines. The profits made by this laboratory were utilized in
development of health, education, and other philanthropic activities. Hamdard
foundation managed all of these funds.
Idara e Saeed & Madinat –e- Hikma
Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed was a patriotic Pakistani. In his age of 78 years,
he made a great contribution in almost every field. He was a man of principles
and extraordinary courage. He spent whole of his life in the service of his
nation. He established a lot of institutes."IDARA-E-SAEED" is one of famous
among them. This is famous for its literary journals, educational work,
scientific and medicine works. Another great establishment was "MADINAT-E-HIKMA".
It comprises Hamdard University with such institutes as Hamdard College of
Medicine and Dentistry, Hamdard Al-Majeed College of Eastern Medicine, Hafiz
Mohammad Ilyas Institute of Herbal Sciences, Hamdard Institute of Education &
Social Sciences, Hamdard Institute of Management Sciences, Hamdard Institute of
Information Technology, Hamdard School of Law, Faculty of Engineering Science &
Technology, Hamdard Public School and Hamdard Village School. Bait-al-Hikmah is
also a constituent part of Madinat-al-Hikmah. This is one of the biggest and
well-stocked libraries of Pakistan. He is said to be the creator of "HAMDARD
SHURA" and "NONEHAL ASSEMBLY" which are still recognized as national forum of
Pakistan. He had attended about 100 International conferences.
Nonehal
Hakeem Muhammad Saeed Shaheed was a multi artistic personality. He loved
children and was portrayed as the ‘friend of children’. He was dearly concerned
over the upbringing of children. He started the "Nonehal" series for children
that comprised of informative stories, and articles that interests children.
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Tragic Death
Hakim Muhammad Saeed was murdered on October 17, 1998. Hakim Mohammed Saeed
Shaheed left behind a daughter, Sadia Rashid, who is currently heading the
Hamdard Foundation and the Hamdard Laboratories, and three granddaughters: Dr.
Mahenaz Munir Ahmed, Amena Mian, and Fatema-Tuz-Zahra Munir Ahmed.
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