WEB DESK: Pir Zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi, a celebrated Sufi scholar and advocate of spiritual reform, passed away in Jhang on December 15, 2025. His age and the cause of death were not disclosed; his passing has prompted widespread grief across religious, political and social circles.
- Fast Facts:
- Death: December 15, 2025 in Jhang.
- Role: Sufi mentor, scholar and advocate of spiritual reform.
- Service: More than five decades of writing, preaching and social reform.
- Reactions: Tributes from political and religious leaders including Ahsan Iqbal, Maulana Fazlur Rehman, Maulana Tariq Jameel and Mirwaiz Umar Farooq.
The Legacy
Pir Zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi leaves behind a legacy rooted in Sufi mentorship and moral reform. His top contributions include:
- Decades of Sufi scholarship and public preaching that emphasized tazkiyah (self-purification) and ethical reform.
- Extensive writing and guidance that influenced religious education and grassroots spiritual movements.
- Mentorship of generations of students and community leaders, shaping social and spiritual practice across regions.
Reactions and Social Proof
Political and religious leaders immediately expressed sorrow and paid tribute. Federal Minister Ahsan Iqbal called Pir Naqshbandi “a beacon of religious and spiritual guidance” who devoted his life to serving Islam and spreading a message of love and sincerity. Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam (F) chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman described the loss as collective, praising his more than fifty years of service in writing, preaching and societal reform.
Prominent Islamic scholar Maulana Tariq Jameel said he was deeply saddened by the loss of a spiritual guide whose life was devoted to the pleasure of Allah and the guidance of humanity. Kashmiri leader Mirwaiz Umar Farooq described the death as a significant spiritual and religious loss for the Muslim community, highlighting Pir Naqshbandi’s quiet but profound work in spiritual purification.
انا للہ و انا الیہ راجعون — leaders and followers expressed deep shock and grief, remembering his compassion and dedication to spiritual training and social reform.
Pir Zulfiqar Ahmed Naqshbandi’s influence as a Sufi mentor and reformer will endure through his students, writings and the communities he guided. His death has sparked calls from leaders across the spectrum to honour his work and continue the spiritual and social causes he championed.
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