Renowned Islamic scholar and eminent Sufi spiritual leader of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi order, Hazrat Maulana Peer Hafiz Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, passed away on Sunday. He was 72.
The news of his demise was confirmed by Hazrat Maulana Syed Mohammad Talha Qasmi Naqshbandi Mujaddidi, who said the information was received from Sheikh Bilal, a close khalifah of Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi.
Born on April 1, 1953, in Jhang, Punjab (Pakistan), Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi was widely respected for his deep grounding in Islamic scholarship and his emphasis on spiritual reform rooted in the Quran and Sunnah. He was the founder and patron of Jamia Mahad-ul-Faqeer Al-Islami, Jhang, an institution dedicated to Islamic education, spiritual training and moral development.
Over several decades, he devoted his life to teaching Tasawwuf, focusing on self-purification, ethical conduct and strengthening one’s relationship with Allah. In recent years, his lectures and bayans reached millions through digital platforms, gaining global recognition across South Asia, the Middle East, Europe and Africa.
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Maulana Zulfiqar Ahmad Naqshbandi is survived by his wife, two sons and a daughter.
Following the confirmation of his passing, tributes and condolences poured in from religious scholars, students and devotees, who highlighted his lasting contribution to Islamic learning and spiritual revival.
