Update "Maulana Hazarvi laid to rest Published: April 25, 2010 WAZIRABAD - Maulana Mufti Abdul Shakoor Hazarvi, religious scholar, spiritual leader and Manager of Jamia Nizamia Ghousia was laid to rest in Meharabad Sharif near the grave of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hazarvi here. He was son of Maulana Abdul Ghafoor Hazarvi and brother of Mohammad Tariq Hazarvi. Mohammad Asif Hazarvi led Namaz-e-Janaza of his father in which Ulema, Mashaikh and people from all walks of life participated. Syed Najamuddin and Syed Alauddin of Golra Sharif laid his body to rest. Heavy contingents of police were present for security purpose while schools, offices, trade centres and markets remained closed, mourning the demise of Maulana Hazarvi. Before Namaz-e-Janaza, Mohammad Tariq Hazarvi, the head of Hazarvi family declared Mohammad Asif Hazarvi, the younger son of Maulana, as his successor while Pir of Golra Sharif Syed Moeenul Haq set an honorary turban on his head." http://www.nation.com.pk/pakistan-news-newspaper-daily-english-online/International/25-Apr-2010/Maulana-Hazarvi-laid-to-rest
Update 'Allamah Pir Sayyid 'Abdul Qadir Shah Jilani was requested to lead the janazah prayers in Pakistan however he could not make it due to the current flights crisis. He mentioned this in his weekly jum'ah khutbah [23-04-2010] here [4:00 onwards].
Update A special live programme will be held on Sunni TV tomorrow [Saturday 24th April 2010] at 3:00 pm [1500] with 'Ulama & Mashaikh-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, insha Allah Ta'ala. Sunni TV broadcast timings | Mufti Sahib with Mufakkir-e-Islam in Walthamstaw, UK
"As'salaamu Alaykum, I hope all is well. The prince of Hazrat Shaykh-ul-Quran Allaama Abdul Ghafoor Sahib Hazarvi [RahmatuL-Laahi Alayh] has passed away today. He recently had cardiac complications for which he had undergone surgery. In-naa Lil-Laa-he wa In-naa E-lay-he Raa-ji-'oon May Allaah forgive his sins and grant him the highest of ranks in Paradise. May the Lord grace his family and friends with patience. May their memories be their comfort and may their strength prevail to help them through this difficult time...." http://www.yanabi.com/forum/Topic371947-161-1.aspx
