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| “Rabwah in urdu "ربوہ" which means a (High Place) also known as Chenab Nagar(composed of two words Chan meaning moon & Aab meaning water which combined means Moon Light through Water)”, is a city of ] (Chiniot was declared as district in 2009) in the ] province of ]. It is located near to the historic city of ] by the River Chenab. The city with a population of 70,000 (2003) has been the headquarters of the ] since ], ] - after the original headquarters of ] went to ] following ] in 1947; as a result the vast majority of the inhabitants belonging to the Ahmadiyya Community migrated from India to Pakistan like other Muslims who moved from the predominant Hindu India to the Islamic Pakistan. In 1948 after the migration the Ahmadiyya Community bought this area and settled here. | “Rabwah in urdu "ربوہ" which means a (High Place) also known as Chenab Nagar(composed of two words Chan meaning moon & Aab meaning water which combined means Moon Light through Water)”, is a city of ] (Chiniot was declared as district in 2009) in the ] province of ]. It is located near to the historic city of ] by the River Chenab. The city with a population of 70,000 (2003) has been the headquarters of the ] since ], ] - after the original headquarters of ] went to ] following ] in 1947; as a result the vast majority of the inhabitants belonging to the Ahmadiyya Community migrated from India to Pakistan like other Muslims who moved from the predominant Hindu India to the Islamic Pakistan. {{fact}} In 1948 after the migration the Ahmadiyya Community bought this area and settled here. {{fact}} | ||
| ==Name Change== | ==Name Change== | ||
| In 1998, a resolution passed by ], the ] changed the town's name from Rabwah to Chenab Nagar. | In 1998, a resolution passed by ], the ] changed the town's name from Rabwah to Chenab Nagar. {{fact}} | ||
| ==General Information== | ==General Information== | ||
| More than 97% of its residents belong to Ahmadiyya Community. It is a small city surrounded by Hills and the ] near ]. This city is about 24 square miles in size. The landscape is composed of bare sedimentary mountains. |
More than 97% of its residents belong to Ahmadiyya Community. It is a small city surrounded by Hills and the ] near ]. This city is about 24 square miles in size. The landscape is composed of bare sedimentary mountains. The city is connected to the rest of the country by Pakistan National Railways which goes from the city all the way south to ]. | ||
| ==History== | ==History== | ||
| This deserted area was first called Chak Digiyaan. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community bought the land in 1948 when most of the community members migrated from Qadian (the old community center) to Pakistan after the 1947 partition of India. The plan was to turn the land into a model city for the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The city was named Rabwah by ] 4th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community. The organization's headquarters were established here. It is also the first ever planned city of Pakistan. | This deserted area was first called Chak Digiyaan. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community bought the land in 1948 when most of the community members migrated from Qadian (the old community center) to Pakistan after the 1947 partition of India. The plan was to turn the land into a model city for the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The city was named Rabwah by ] 4th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community. {{fact}} The organization's headquarters were established here. It is also the first ever planned city of Pakistan. {{fact}} | ||
| ==Politics== | ==Politics== | ||
| The Ahmadiyya Community has played a major role in the development of the city because due to religious persecution funds were rarely issued and even more rarely used for the development of Rabwah. | |||
| Ahmadiyya Muslim Community also has its own office buildings, Library and a Printing Press which prints numerous books and the community Daily Newspaper. | |||
| Ahmadis in Rabwah are not allowed to hold conferences and meetings there. {{Fact}} Ahmadis are not permitted to vote. {{fact}} | |||
| Ahmadis in Rabwah are not allowed to hold conferences and meetings there.All kinds of meetings of Ahmadis in Rabwah have been banned since April 1984. In September 2006 Police raided the office of Daily AL-Fazal (local community newspaper one of the oldest in Pakistan since 1911) and arrested a printer and a journalist, charging them with offenses under the Anti Terrorism Act (ATA). In 2008 Ahmadi Muslims celebrating the (centenary) 100 years of ‘Khilafat’ by Lighting earthen lamps as a means to illuminate and decorate their homes and buildings were faced with the prospect of potential criminal proceedings after '''the entire population was charged under Anti-Ahmadiyya Laws, (FIR) 254/08. Ahmadis are not permitted to vote. | |||
| ==Education== | ==Education== | ||
| Taleemul Islam School & College was one of the first educational institutions to be established in the town of Rabwah. It admitted only men and boys. The Jamia-Nusrat College for women is also another college established by the community. These were nationalized under ] |
Taleemul Islam School & College was one of the first educational institutions to be established in the town of Rabwah. It admitted only men and boys. The Jamia-Nusrat College for women is also another college established by the community. These were nationalized under ]. | ||
| Nusrat Jehan Inter College is one of the few educational institutions still under the control of the Ahmadiyya Community. It consists of a junior and senior high school and a college. | Nusrat Jehan Inter College is one of the few educational institutions still under the control of the Ahmadiyya Community. {{Fact}} It consists of a junior and senior high school and a college. | ||
| There is also Jammia Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Institute of Islamic Studies). | There is also Jammia Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Institute of Islamic Studies). | ||
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| == Technology/Communication == | == Technology/Communication == | ||
| Rabwah is covered by a number of mobile, broadband, wi-fi, and cable television networks. | Rabwah is covered by a number of mobile, broadband, wi-fi, and cable television networks. {{Fact}} | ||
| ==Bazaars== | ==Bazaars== | ||
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| Rabwah ربوہ | |
|---|---|
| City | |
| Rabwah Hilly LandscapeRabwah Hilly Landscape | |
| Country |  Pakistan |
| Province | Punjab |
| District | Chiniot |
| Towns | 1 |
| Government | |
| • Ameer Muqaami | Mirza Khursheed Ahmad |
| Area | |
| • Total | 24 km (9 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 300 m (1,000 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 70,000 |
| • Density | 2,300/km (6,000/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+5 (PST) |
| Postal code | 35460 |
| Area code | 047 |
| Website | http://www.rabwah.net |
“Rabwah in urdu "ربوہ" which means a (High Place) also known as Chenab Nagar(composed of two words Chan meaning moon & Aab meaning water which combined means Moon Light through Water)”, is a city of Chiniot District (Chiniot was declared as district in 2009) in the Punjab province of Pakistan. It is located near to the historic city of Chiniot by the River Chenab. The city with a population of 70,000 (2003) has been the headquarters of the Ahmadis since September 20, 1948 - after the original headquarters of Qadian went to India following Creation of Pakistan in 1947; as a result the vast majority of the inhabitants belonging to the Ahmadiyya Community migrated from India to Pakistan like other Muslims who moved from the predominant Hindu India to the Islamic Pakistan. In 1948 after the migration the Ahmadiyya Community bought this area and settled here.
Name Change
In 1998, a resolution passed by Punjab Assembly, the Government of Punjab changed the town's name from Rabwah to Chenab Nagar.
General Information
More than 97% of its residents belong to Ahmadiyya Community. It is a small city surrounded by Hills and the Chenab River near Chiniot. This city is about 24 square miles in size. The landscape is composed of bare sedimentary mountains. The city is connected to the rest of the country by Pakistan National Railways which goes from the city all the way south to Karachi.
History
This deserted area was first called Chak Digiyaan. The Ahmadiyya Muslim Community bought the land in 1948 when most of the community members migrated from Qadian (the old community center) to Pakistan after the 1947 partition of India. The plan was to turn the land into a model city for the members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The city was named Rabwah by Mirza Basheer-ud-Din Mahmood Ahmad 4th Caliph of the Ahmadiyya Community. The organization's headquarters were established here. It is also the first ever planned city of Pakistan.
Politics
Ahmadis in Rabwah are not allowed to hold conferences and meetings there. Ahmadis are not permitted to vote.
Education
Taleemul Islam School & College was one of the first educational institutions to be established in the town of Rabwah. It admitted only men and boys. The Jamia-Nusrat College for women is also another college established by the community. These were nationalized under Zulfikar Ali Bhutto.
Nusrat Jehan Inter College is one of the few educational institutions still under the control of the Ahmadiyya Community. It consists of a junior and senior high school and a college.
There is also Jammia Ahmadiyya (Ahmadiyya Institute of Islamic Studies).
Technology/Communication
Rabwah is covered by a number of mobile, broadband, wi-fi, and cable television networks.
Bazaars
Rabwah has two main bazaars, Gol Bazaar and Rehmat Bazaar. Nearby is a large library with separate sections for men, women, and children.
Neighborhoods
The main Mohallas (sectors) of the town are
- Darun Nasar
- Darul Nasar Gharbi, Darul Nasar Wasti
- Darul Uloom
- Dar ul Sadr
- Darul Yaman
- Darur Rahmat
- Darul Barakat
- Babul Abwab
- Nasir Abad
- Tahir Sector
National Transport
There are also several bus services with routes to Islamabad, Lahore, Faisalabad, and other major cities of Pakistan. Rabwah can be accessed from M-2 (National Highway Motorway 2). There is a train station. The nearest airports are in Faisalabad (52 KM) and Sargodha (59 KM).
Science, Medicine and Research
- Tahir Heart Institute
- Waqf-e-Jadid Free Homeopathic Clinic
- Tahir Homeo Research Institute (Homeopathic Hospital, Clinic and Dispensary) Free for all.
- Nusrat Jehan Homeopathic Research Institute. Free for children & women
- Curative Medicine Co Int'l. (Claims for Pioneer of Homeopathic Combination in the world)
Climate
Due to its geographical location the town has hot summers and cold winters. The summer season is from April to October with May, June and July as the hottest months. The winter season is from November to March with December, January and February as the coldest months.
See also
References
- The Ahmadis by Antonio R. Gualtieri
- UNHCR Report
- Magazine
- Elections
- Copyrighting Religion
- Abdus Salam
- Police Supports Ahmadiyya Persecution
- Newspaper Office Raided
- Persecution
External links
Template:Towns & Cities of Chiniot
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