jalaluddin umri began his association with jamaat-e-islami hind during his student years. after completing his studies, he dedicated himself to its research department. he served as the city "ameer" of jama'at of "aligarh" for a decade, and the editor of its monthly organ zindagi-e-nau (زندگىء نو) for five years. later, the jama'at elected him to its all-india deputy ameer, which he served for four consecutive terms (sixteen years). in 2007, the jama'at's "central council of representatives" elected him its ameer (chief). he was again re-elected as jama'at's ameer in 2011. syed jalaluddin umari has been elected as ameer, jamaat-e-islami hind for the fourth term april 2015 - march 2019.