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Renowned Islamic Scholar Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi Passes Away at 72
Jhang, Pakistan – Hazrat Maulana Peer Hafiz Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, a highly respected Islamic scholar and Sufi spiritual leader, passed away on Sunday, December 14th, at the age of 72. The news was confirmed by Hazrat Maulana Syed Mohammad Talha Qasmi Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, who received the information from Sheikh Bilal, a close associate of the deceased.
Born in Jhang, Punjab, Pakistan on April 1, 1953, Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi was a prominent figure in the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi order. He was revered for his profound understanding of Islamic teachings and his dedication to spiritual reform based on the Quran and Sunnah.
Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi founded Jamia Mahad-ul-Faqeer Al-Islami in Jhang, an institution dedicated to Islamic education, spiritual training, and moral development. For decades, he dedicated his life to teaching tasawwuf, with a focus on self-purification, ethical conduct, and cultivating a strong relationship with Allah. His teachings reached millions worldwide through digital platforms, with his lectures emphasizing avoiding sin, controlling the nafs, gratitude, and self-reflection.
His teachings, focused on Sufism, inner reform, and spiritual growth, continued to be a source of guidance for students and devotees across South Asia, the Middle East, Europe, and Africa.
He is survived by his wife, two sons, and a daughter. The funeral prayer will be held on Monday, December 15th, at 2 pm at Jamia Mahad-ul-Faqeer Al-Islami in Jhang.
Following the announcement of his death, tributes and condolences have poured in from religious scholars, students, and devotees, recognizing his significant contributions to Islamic learning and spiritual revival.
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