Muhammad Yusuf Hashmi
Muhammad Yousaf Hashmi | |
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محمد يوسف الهاشمي | |
| Born | 1887 |
| Died | 1960 (aged 72–73) |
| Alma mater | Forman Christian College |
| Occupation | Educator |
| Awards | University of the Punjab Gold Medal; British-Indian titles of Khan Sahib and Khan Bahadur |
Khan Bahadur Muhammad Yusuf Syed-Al-Hashmi (1887–1960; Sialkot, Punjab) was an Indian educator who taught English during the British Raj. He advocated for the study of multiple languages, both Western and non-Western, with a particular emphasis on education and linguistic proficiency. His work has also expanded educational access for Europeans in British India and for Muslims in South Asia. Syed-Al-Hashmi also supported the Pakistan Movement through his writings and public statements.