Religious Scholar Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah Sahib Passed Away

Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah Sahib, a leading spiritual figure and senior Islamic scholar of Pakistan, passed away on December 29, 2025, in Hangu. Having a long history of teaching and spiritual guidance, his death has attracted the intense mourning of the scholars, students, and followers countrywide.

The death of Mufti Mukhtaruddin Shah sahab, on December 29, 2025 means that Pakistan has lost a significant religious figure. The followers of the scholar assembled at Karbogha Sharif with the memories of scholar whose teaching and advice had influenced the lives of many.

Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah Sahib was born in 1950. He served as Sheikh-ul-Hadith at Jamia Zakaria Dar-ul-Aman, Karbogha Sharif, in District Hangu. He also worked as a Patron of Wifaq-ul-Madaris Al-Arabia Pakistan. His role linked religious education with spiritual training across the country.

He trained spiritually under Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Zakariya Kandhlawi (RA). He later became his authorized khalifa. Many students recall how Mufti Mukhtaruddin Shah focused on simple guidance, personal reform, and daily practice. His khanqah in Karbogha Sharif stayed active for years and welcomed visitors from Pakistan and abroad.

Among those influenced by Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah Sahib were Islamic preacher Syed Adnan Kakakhil and Pakistan cricketer Mohammad Rizwan. Scholars also include Maulana Saeedullah Shah of Jamia Binoria Alamia. His written work addressed unity, faith, and modern religious questions.

Mufti Syed Mukhtaruddin Shah Sahib Janaza Details

The funeral prayer took place on Tuesday, December 30, at 2:00 PM at Markaz-ul-Iman, Karbogha Sharif. Students, scholars, and locals attended in large numbers.