La Mirada in Los Angeles County, California — The American West (Pacific Coastal)
Zahur-ul-Haqq
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2023
1. Zahur-Ul-Haqq Marker
This plaza is dedicated in loving memory of
Zahur-ul-Haqq
Zahur-ul-Haqq is recognized as the first convert of the Methodist mission in India. Born in Tilhar, India, in 1834, Haqq was raised in a prominent Muslim family and practiced Islam until 1854 when he heard the gospel preached on the streets of Bareilly. His heart was immediately turned towards Jesus Christ. As a new believer, he began attending church and studying the Christian doctrines. On July 24, 1859, a number of English and Indian people attended a baptismal service to witness the extraordinary sight of this former Muslim publicly and courageously commit himself to be a follower of Christ.
Haqq began anew, working as a teacher in the mission school. Over the next two decades, he went on to serve as a teacher, preacher and reverend in several parts of northern India -- ultimately serving in the Amroha District, the central point for 146 villages with nearly 1,500 Christians. In 1882, he became the first Indian Presiding Elder. He continued working to spread the gospel throughout India, and saw the number of Christians grow to nearly 50,000 in the four districts in which he worked as an elder.
Zahur-ul-Haqq died in July 1896, but his legacy continued through the work of his five sons and four daughters. Three of his sons served the Lord with great passion as pastors of churches in Delhi, Meerut and Moradabad.
Erected 2011.
Topics. This historical marker is
this page online
Location. 33° 54.386′ N, 118° 1.01′ W. Marker is in La Mirada, California, in Los Angeles County. It is on Talbot Drive. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: La Mirada CA 90638, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Greater Los Angeles and in the Transverse Ranges. It is also on the American Pacific Coast. Globally, it is in North America, on the Ring of Fire, in the Pacific Rim, in the Western Hemisphere, in the Western World, and in the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once New Spain and also Mexicos Alta California.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within 3 miles of this marker, measured as the crow flies: Sutherland/Sanders Bell Tower (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Jesus Saves Historic Replica (approx. 0.2 miles away); La Mirada (approx. 0.9 miles away); Train Depot (approx. 0.9 miles away); La Mirada Relay Station (approx. 0.9 miles away); Stagecoach Stop (approx. 0.9 miles away); West Coyote Field (approx. 2.9 miles away); First Krispy Kreme in California (approx. 3 miles away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in La Mirada.
More about this marker. The marker is on the Biola University campus, between Metzger Lawn and Talbot Drive, in the stairwell leading to the plaza between the two.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2023
2. Zahur-ul-Haqq Marker - wide view
The marker is located on the the stairwell running between Metzger Lawn and the lower level plaza which is dedicated to Zahur-al-Haqq.
Photographed by Andrew Ruppenstein, November 17, 2023
3. Plaza dedicated to the memory of Zahur-ul-Haqq
Credits. This page was last revised on November 17, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California. This page has been viewed 353 times since then and 51 times this year. Photos: 1, 2, 3. submitted on November 17, 2023, by Andrew Ruppenstein of Lamorinda, California.
