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Nawab Shujat Ahmed Khan

A Great Man who was royal in every way. He had a Heart of Gold said then Cheif Minister NTR

Nawab Shujaat Ahmad Khan the founder of "City College Boys Association", Hyderabad, passed away at the age of 77 years on 30th November, 2009

Born in July, 1931 in an affluent aristocratic family of Hyderabad, Nawab Khan completed his graduation in 1953. When the "City College Old Boys Association" was formed, he became its treasurer in 1950. Later he was elected as the General Secretary. Nearly for 59 years he managed the association successfully. Due to his proper management, discipline and leadership qualities this association became famous through out India.

He was one of the best players of football and basketball, and he used to organize the tournaments for local teams every year. This provided a good opportunity to local players to show their skills. "City College Old Boys Association" promoted many sports like baskets ball, volley ball, karate and cricket. Along with sports he also encouraged literary activities. He gathered people of different talents together. He also became captain of "Osmania University Football Team".

In the year 1953 he was elected as a member of the executive committee of Andhra Pradesh Football Association and Joint Secretary. Then he became the Secretary for the years 1975-1982. He played an active role in making "The Nizam’s Gold Cup Foot Ball Tournament" famous.

Shujaat Nawab was true to his name. In bravery, in nobleness, in business, his personality left an indelible unprint. He had a vast business of petrol and diesel in Hyderabad. Nawab Sahab had performed Hajj 18 years ago. He was already religious but after returning from Hajj he became more religious. He was the guardian of his family’s Jama Masjid and was also the secretary of another Jama Masjid. He organized Dars-e-Qur’an every week between Maghrib and Isha. Dars-e-Qur’an was regularly held for about 25 years and was continued till his death.

He had keen interest in Maulana Abul Aala Moududi’s literature. Many of his colleagues were either members of Jamat-e-Islami or the well wishers of this Jamiat. He organized sermons before Friday prayers in his Jama Masjid which was held by the members of Jamat-e-Islami. Apart from this he also delivered speeches on Siratun-Nabi in English and Telugu and audience consisted of both Hindus and Muslims. (M. Himayat Siddiqui)