Abdul Sattar Niazi

Born on October 1, 1915, in Isakhel, located in the Mianwali District of Punjab, British India, Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi received his early education before pursuing religious studies in Lahore. He earned his master's degree from Islamia College, Lahore, in 1940, later serving as its Dean of Islamic Studies until 1947, when he ventured into active politics. An ardent participant in the Pakistan Movement, Niazi played pivotal roles in various political capacities. He assumed the presidency of the Punjab Muslim Students Federation in 1938 and later held the position of President of the Provincial (Punjab) Muslim League until Pakistan's inception in 1947. Revered as a trusted associate of Muhammad Iqbal and Muhammad Ali Jinnah, his influence extended beyond mere political realms.

During the Lahore riots of 1953, Niazi, along with Abul Ala Maududi, faced a brief arrest by the Pakistan Army on charges of incitement. Despite facing a death sentence from a military court, later he and Maududi were released, reflecting the complexities of justice during that period. As a significant figure in Sunni Barelvi politics, Niazi served as the Secretary-General and later President of the Central Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan from 1973 to 1989 and 1989 onwards, respectively. His leadership illuminated the path for his party members, solidifying his status as a dominant political force in the Mianwali District and earning him the title of Mujahid e Millat.

Niazi's political journey saw him serving as a member of the Provincial Assembly of Punjab from 1947 to 1949 and later being elected to the National Assembly of Pakistan twice, in 1988 and 1990. He also held a seat in the Senate of Pakistan from 1994 until his passing. Even after his demise in 2001, Niazi's legacy endured, with his followers establishing the Mujahid e Millat Forum to propagate his ideals. Haji Khalid Masood Khan initiated the Mujahid e Millat YouTube Channel to disseminate videos elucidating Niazi's life and contributions. Notably, Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi, known affectionately as Niyazi, remained unmarried and childless, leaving behind a profound impact on Pakistani politics and society.