Khandan-E-Asad
VOL I JUNE 1999 ISSUE I
PLACE ANWAR MANZIL PHOTO HERE
For many years Anwar Manzil was the place that families all around knew of and heard of because of the pride, prestige, hard work, and most importantly the family oneness that the people of Anwar Manzil had. After Anwar Manzil was broken down (in 1992) many of the family members lost this togetherness that was built within those walls.
As time went on we all continued to lose the closeness that we all once felt because of the change in the family. Some people got married and lost touch and others were born later so they don’t exactly know the relatives beyond the name. With this new newsletter, Khandan-E-Asad, we would like to restore the family togetherness. We feel that just because the changes one family goes through doesn’t mean that they should lose touch with our families. Just as the saying goes, “Everyone will come and go but FAMILY stays forever.”
With this newsletter we hope that everyone will contribute to show that this isn’t just one or two family members newsletter but it is the whole khandans. For those of us who live far away and can’t keep in touch, or for those of us who get married and are too busy with our kids, we need to find a way.
We all in our hearts know that we want to keep in touch with one another so try to help and contribute with your own stories, greetings, pictures, and articles. We all have our own reasons why we have been unable to keep in touch so let this be a way to keep in touch and show the importance of our blood. If you don’t contribute then we can’t continue to write this newsletter. I would like to end this by saying that who better to prove that we are still from Anwar Manzil other than us.
By: Butul Hashmi
THE BEGINNING
Assalamu-Alaikum
On May 28, 1999 both of us were sitting and discussing stories of our khandan. With so many cousins spread out all over this world, we wanted to find a way so that we all may keep in touch and regain the feeling of togetherness. Giving much thought, we decided to publish a newsletter twice a year in which we will print and mail out to all our cousins.
This being our first issue we decided to make this an introductory newsletter. However, inshallah in the upcoming newsletters we would like to include some of the many childhood stories and photos. We need all of your input and suggestions. Please take a look at the back cover for further details. Any article, any picture, any story, any greeting, anything you want please let us know. We are determined to continue this newsletter for as long as we can, and inshallah our goal is to eventually publish four newsletters a year, but for now it is twice a year. Once in January and once in June.
We would also appreciate if you all may send us any comments or suggestions on how we may improve this newsletter. Once again please refer to back page for contact information.
Saifuddin Ali Ahmed Khan
Zubair Ali Hashmi
PLACE ASAD KHAN’S PHOTO HERE
Anwar Manzil, the house of our origin, was built in late 1800 AD by Mr. Anwar Khan (Abbu Dada). Located in the heart of Hyderabad Deccan, Anwar Manzil bears its own dignity and honour and is the landmark of the locality. The house was built to accommodate the whole family (kumba) of about 200 people.
During that period, Hyderabad Deccan was under the rule of Nizam Dynasty. Many of our relatives were at the good ranks in the rulers court. Out of many, Khasim Razvi, one of the siblings of our family was the commander of Hyderabad Deccan’s army (Sarfakhaas).
During the time of partition of India (1948), the Indian forces attacked Hyderabad to include the state into Indian government. The city, defended by Razakars (soldiers), fell short of army and personnel and thus becomes a part of Indian state – Andhra Pradesh.
Anwar Manzil was then put on auction after being declared as enemy property under some act of Indian constitution. In the auction, Anwar Manzil was purchased by Mr. Syed Mohammed Asad Khan (our grandfather), the eldest son of Mr. Anwar Khan.
Mr. Asad Khan was a government employ most of his life with his postings in various parts of South India. He reached even to the top positions like tahsildar and collector of the townships.
Mr. Asad Khan was married to Dawar Unnisa Iqbal, daughter of Nawab Mir Shujath Ali Khan of tarhban. The couple had a happy life and are blessed with nine kids (3 sons and 6 daughters).
With time, the family grew and spread almost all around the world. Unfortunately, the place of origin, Anwar Manzil, was left alone to bear the hardships of the ages. The result is obvious, the great once famous landmark no more exists.
Anwar Manzil was brought down to grounds in 1992 and the nest of our family was torn away.
NEXT PAGE SHOWS FAMILY TREE
Heir’s of Mr. Asad Khan
Syed Mohammed Anwar Khan Razvi:
Mr. Anwar is not only the first son, but the first of nine children. Married to Mrs. Qurratul-ain Fatima (Shakira), he has four children. In order the names are S.M. Imran Khan Razvi, S.M. Rizwan Khan Razvi, Hajera Fatima, and Fakhera Fatima. Currently S.M. Anwar Khan Razvi is a teacher in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Habeeb Fatima (Nafeesa):
Mrs. Nafeesa is the second child and the first daughter. She is married to Mr. Mohammed Mahmood Sharif and has three children. Mohammed Masood Sharif, Mohammed Viquar Sharif and Fouzia Sharif. Currently the couple is in Bahrain, Arabian Gulf.
Syed Mohammed Khusro Khan Razvi:
Mr. Khusro is third child and second son in the line. He has four children from his two marriages. From his first marriage with Mrs. Farzana Sultana, he has two kids, Rabia Razvi and S.M. Ibrahim Razvi. From the second marriage with Mrs. Nikhat Fatima he has two kids, Khadeja Razvi and Ruqayya Razvi. Mr. Khusro and family are currently residing in Hyderabad, India.
Maryam Fatima:
Mrs. Maryam is the fourth child and the second daughter. She is married to Prof. Ahmed Anwar Kamal and has three children. The names in order of age are, Zehra Kamal, Suraiya Kamal and Javid Kamal. She got two step children, Munawar Kamal and Mustafa Kamal, from a previous marriage of Prof. Kamal. Unfortunately, Mustafa is deceased (may Allah give peace to his soul). Currently she is residing in Hyderabad, India.
Habeeb Amina:
Mrs. Amina is the fifth child and the third daughter. She is married to Mr. Ali Akbar Razvi and has six children. Ruksana Razvi, Durdana Razvi, Rana Razvi, Asma Razvi, Asra Razvi and Imad Razvi. Currently the whole family is living in USA.
Atiya Butul Fatima:
Mrs. Atiya is the fourth daughter and the sixth child in line. She got married to Mr. Habeebuddin Ahmed Khan and has six children. Urooj Begum, Wajidunnisa Nishat, Saifuddin Ali Ahmed Khan, Wahabuddin Ahmed Khan, Sikander Fatima Sarvat and Ghaziuddin Ahmed Khan. She is currently residing in Hyderabad, India.
Zulaikha Fatima:
Mrs. Zulaikha is the seventh child and the fifth daughter. She is married to Mr. Mushtaq-ur-Rahman and has four children. Fatima Rahman, Zainab Rahman, Junaid-ur-Rahman and Ubaid-ur-Rahman. Unfortunately, Junaid is deceased (may Allah give peace to his soul). The family is currently residing in Hyderabad, India.
Syeda Maimuna Iqbal:
Mrs. Maimuna is the eight child and the sixth (last) daughter. She is married to Mr. Mir Ali Hashmi and has three children. Zubair Ali Hashmi, Butul Hashmi and Uzair Hashmi. Currently the family is in Chicago, USA.
Syed Mohammed Ismail Khan Razvi:
Mr. Ismail is not only the third son, but the last child of the line. He is married to Mrs. Kishwar Sultana and did not have any children. Currently he is in Chicago, USA.
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