Prof Sajid Mir passes away in Sialkot
Pakistan
He has been unwell for quite some time and undergone a surgery but could not fully recover
SIALKOT (Dunya News) – Jamiat Ahl-e-Hadith Emir Allama Sajid Mir passed away here on Saturday. He was 87.
Prof Sajid Mir had been unwell for quite some time. He underwent a surgery one month ago but could not fully recover.
He moved to his native town in Sialkot, where he breathed his last due to a cardiac arrest.
He has left behind a widow, two sons and a daughter to mourn.
His funeral prayer and burial will be held at 10pm on Saturday night.
Born in 1938 in Sialkot, he had been head of his party for the last four decades. He remained senator five times.
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He also authored several books.
CONDOLENCES
Former prime minister Nawaz Sharif expressed deep grief over the death of Prof Sajid Mir, who supported the PML-N through thick and thin. Sharif said the late scholar's religious, academic and political contributions would continue to inspire people.
He prayed for the departed soul and condoled with the bereaved family.
Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif and Punjab Chief Minister Maryam Nawaz also expressed heartfelt condolences.
In a statement, the prime minister prayed for the high ranks of the departed soul and for the bereaved family to bear the loss with fortitude.
The premier lauded the services of the late Prof Sajid Mir, saying that he had been a foresighted political personality and Islamic scholar, whose demise had created a vacuum in the national political scene which could hardly be filled.
Shehbaz Sharif said Prof Mir always raised voice against extremism and sectarianism, which was a golden chapter in his contributions for the politics and religion.
Jamaat-e-Islami Emir Hafiz Naeem expressed sorrow over passing of Allama Sajid Mir. He recalled the services of the late personage for Islam and education.
Sirajul Haq and Liaquat Baloch also condoled Prof Mir’s death.
