04/05/1912 – 03/09/1990

Abduraheem Ahmed, born on May 4, 1912, hailed from Kadri, Mangalore, as the son of Haji Ahmad Ibrahim Mohazir and Maryam. He completed his schooling and college education in Mangalore before graduating from Tamil Nadu Law College with a BA BL degree. Under the tutelage of Sadananda Hegde in Mangalore, he received legal training and subsequently established his own law practice, representing clients independently. Although offered a position in the judicial service in Sudan, he chose to stay in Mangalore upon his mother’s insistence.

Ahmed’s career in the judiciary saw him rise from the position of Munsif Judge to eventually retiring as a Sub Judge, District Judge, and District Senior Civil Judge. His judicial service spanned various locations including Parappananjadi, Talasheri, Ernakulam in Kerala, Tiruchunapalli in Tamil Nadu, Bengaluru, Dharwad, Bidar, Tumkur, and Mangalore in Karnataka.

Even while serving as a judge, Ahmed remained actively engaged in the Mangalore community. Post-retirement, he continued to uphold the dignity associated with the judicial profession and emerged as a respected social leader. Despite retiring from the bench, he continued his legal career.

Abburaheen Ahmed exhibited leadership qualities from his student days. As a reformist and social worker, he founded “The Muslim Literary and Debating Society” in 1930, aimed at engaging Muslim students and intellectuals. The society operated from the premises of Badria School in Mangalore Bundar. Additionally, he played a key role in establishing the “Muslim Welfare League” for the betterment of Muslims and served in The Muslim Central Committee.

Even before his appointment as a judge, Abduraheem was active in various societal initiatives, offering encouragement to community leaders and politicians. Despite being raised in a middle-class family, he became a source of inspiration for many due to his knowledge and eloquence.

Hailing from the Beary community, which was often labeled as illiterate, Judge Abduraheem Ahmed’s achievements in education and his judicial career elevated the community’s pride. He married Begum Amina of Mangalore and had two sons and a daughter. After retiring as a judge, he settled in Bangalore, where he passed away on September 3, 1990.