Pir Muhammad Afzal Qadri

Pir Muhammad Afzal Qadri was a prominent Islamic scholar and great leader of the Ahle Sunnat. He founded TLY, Sunni Ittehad Council, and Aalmi Tanzeem-e-Ahle Sunnat, and served as custodian of the Naikabad Mararian Sharif shrine in Gujrat PK.

He established Jamia Qadria Aalamia for boys and Qadria Aalamia University for girls (the largest Islamic university for women in Pakistan), producing tens of thousands of Islamic scholars.

His famous books include:
•Tafseerat-e-Afzalia (Quran translation and explanation)
•Khutbat-o-Maqalat-e-Afzalia (his speeches content)
•Arbaeen Afzalia (40 Hadiths compilation)

He was a strong defender of the honor of Prophet Muhammad (ﷺ) and the belief in Khatm-e-Nubuwwat.

He actively contributed to disaster relief during earthquakes and floods in Pakistan.

He passed away on March 13, 2024 (2nd Ramadan). His funeral, attended by thousands, was led by his son and successor, Mufti Pir Muhammad Usman Afzal Qadri, who now continues his father’s legacy.