Renowned religious scholar Allama Talib Jauhari passes away

Various political and religious personalities express deep sorrow and grief

KARACHI: Renowned religious scholar Allama Talib Jauhari passed away in Karachi late on Sunday night, his son Riaz Jauhari confirmed in the wee hours of Monday.

The well-known scholar had been undergoing treatment at a private hospital for several days and was on a ventilator. He was suffering from a heart condition. Riaz Jauhari confirmed his death and said that the body had been shifted to Ancholi Imambargah.

Known for his powerful oratory, Allama Jauhari was not only a religious scholar but also a poet, historian and philosopher as well. He also authored many books.

Allama Jauhari was born in Patna, British India, on August 27, 1938. His father Maulana Muhammad Mustafa Jauhar was a prominent scholar and an Urdu poet known for his exceptional poetry, according to media reports.

Allama Jauhari studied Islamic theology in Najaf, Iraq, under Ayatullah al Uzma Sayyid Abu al-Qasim al-Khoei and late Ayatullah Sayyid Baqir Al Sadr. He was also awarded the Sitara-e-Imtiaz by the government of Pakistan.

Condolences pour in

Various political and religious personalities have expressed deep sorrow and grief over the demise of Allama Jauhari.

Prime Minister Imran Khan sent his message condolence to the bereaved family, paying rich tributes to the late scholar. He expressed grief over the passing of Allama Jauhari and his condolence to the family.

وزیر اعظم عمران خان کا معروف عالم دین علامہ طالب جوہری کے انتقال پر گہرے دکھ اور افسوس کا اظہار
مرحوم کے درجات کی بلندی کی دعا، لواحقین سے اظہار تعزیت۔#AllamaTalibJohri pic.twitter.com/5kd37Z51M4

— Government of Pakistan (@GovtofPakistan) June 21, 2020

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Allama Raja Nasir Abbas Jafri, the central secretary general of the Majlis-e-Wahdat-e-Muslimeen Pakistan (MWMP), said that the country had lost a great religious scholar. “His scholarly services will never be forgotten,” Jafri said in a statement, adding that late Allama Jauhari spent his entire life promoting sectarian harmony.

With deep sorrow when I heard demise of #AllamaTalibJohri at Karachi. His scholastic work and speeches about Islam and Karbala will remain asset for upcoming generation. I pray Allah SWT to place him jannah and give enough courage to family member to bear this great loss

— Senator Allama Raja Nasir (@AllamaRajaNasir) June 21, 2020

Such a tragic news about #AllamaTalibJohri sad demise. He was a great legend, asset, scholar & kind hearted person. He was among those whose preachings were recognised by all, especially Sham-e-Ghareeban on 10th Moharram. May Allah bless his soul & RIP. Aameen
Pls recite Fateha pic.twitter.com/uBKnTlXIRh

— Wasay Jalil (@WasayJalil) June 21, 2020

علامہ طالب جوہری کی میت خیر العمل امام بارگاہ انچولی پہنچا دی گئ#AllamaTalibJohri pic.twitter.com/HTAXnjTGRg

— Syed Raza Mehdi (@SyedRezaMehdi) June 21, 2020

2 big losses in 2 days, May Allah bless both soul and rest in peace.
Plz recite Fateha
#AllamaTalibJohri pic.twitter.com/jArzjExceo

— S O H A I L👓 ( سہیل ) (@Msohailsays) June 21, 2020