Founder of Hamdard

Janab Abdul Hameed saheb was a great visionary and a philanthropist.
In 1947 when people in India were facing harsh times, Janab Hakeem Abdul Hameed Saheb was scouting for buying land where he could build schools for the weaker sections of society that stood on the brink of being consigned to the darkness of illiteracy, and political, socio-economic subservience. Hakeem Saheb knew that without modern education these economically deprived masses would remain caught in the vicious circle of abject poverty. Modern education was needed so that the coming generations would step out into the world with the educational empowerment which would put them at par with others. Hakeem Saheb could feel the pain and sufferings of humanity. He founded the Hamdard National Foundation , which today aids the various institutions set up by Hakeem saheb. He used his resources to set up institutions of learning so that the coming generations could become educated and participate in nation building.
His foresight and vision made him lay the foundation of the Hamdard Education Society in 1981, as a charitable society, registered under the Registrar of Societies Act of 1860. Hamdard Education Society, also known as HES has evolved as the apex body that runs several schools under the banner of Hamdard, along with residential coaching centres for UPSC and NEET. It is one of the premier NGOs in the country concerned primarily with the education of minorities, rebuilding the nation through participation in civil administration, and the country-wide survey of Muslim managed schools and colleges. Hakeem Saheb also took up research activities establishing the Hamdard Charitable Trust in 1948 and the Hamdard National Foundation in 1964. He also established the Majeedia Charitable Hospital now known as the Hakeem Abdul Hameed Centenary Hospital, and the Jamia Hamdard. He realized the importance of education for the girl child, and established the Rabea Girls Public School in 1973 in Old Delhi.
Hakeem Abdul Hameed Saheb’s motto was austerity, simple living and selfless service. He was polite, courteous and compassionate while dealing with people. Hakeem Saheb left for his heavenly abode in 1999 leaving his indelible footprints for us to follow.