Renowned Islamic scholar leaves behind a profound legacy of faith, learning, and unity after a lifelong devotion to Quran and Sunnah

Lahore Mourns a Towering Religious Figure

A deep wave of sorrow swept through Pakistan’s religious and academic circles on Monday as Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi, the mohtamim of Jamia Ashrafia, passed away after a prolonged illness. His death marks the end of an era for one of the country’s most influential centres of Islamic learning.

Family sources confirmed that the respected scholar had been battling health complications for an extended period before breathing his last, leaving students, scholars, and devotees heartbroken across the country.

Funeral Prayers and Final Farewell

The funeral prayer of the late Maulana will be offered at Jamia Ashrafia at 2pm, where a large gathering of students, religious scholars, and admirers is expected. Many see the moment not just as a farewell, but as a collective expression of gratitude for a life devoted to faith and knowledge.

A Life Anchored in Knowledge and Compassion

Sheikhul Hadith Hafiz Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi dedicated his entire life to the teaching of the Quran and Sunnah, shaping generations of scholars through discipline, humility, and moral clarity.

Widely regarded as a distinguished Hadith scholar, he was also known as a gentle spiritual guide, whose wisdom extended beyond classrooms into the moral fabric of society. His teachings emphasised balance, tolerance, and responsibility — values increasingly rare in turbulent times.

National Leaders Pay Tribute

Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif expressed deep grief, calling Maulana Ashrafi a great religious scholar whose services to Islamic education will be remembered for generations. He said the void created by his passing would not be filled easily and prayed for Allah’s mercy upon the departed soul.

Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also conveyed heartfelt condolences, praying for patience and strength for the bereaved family and followers.

Enduring Legacy Beyond Politics

President of the Stability Pakistan Party Abdul Aleem Khan said the “candle of knowledge” lit by Maulana Ashrafi would continue to illuminate minds long after his passing.

Religious scholar Mufti Muhammad Zubair described the death as an irreparable loss, remembering him as kind-hearted, compassionate, and deeply impactful.

Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi highlighted Maulana Ashrafi’s consistent efforts to promote interfaith harmony, unity, and resistance against extremism and sectarianism, a legacy that remains critically relevant today.

Conclusion

As prayers echo through Jamia Ashrafia and beyond, Maulana Fazlur Rahim Ashrafi’s physical presence may be gone, but his teachings, values, and moral courage continue to live on — quietly shaping hearts, minds, and futures.