Mujaddid-e-Maslak-e-Ahl-e-Sunnat, ‘Aashiq-e-Rasool, Khateeb-e-A’zam Pakistan, Reviver of the True Sunni path, Passionate Lover of the Beloved Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam), Hazrat Maulana Muhammad Shafee Okarvi (Rahmatul Laahi ‘Alaieh).
He was born on 2 February 1930 (2 Ramadaan ul Mubaarak 1348 A.H) in Khem Karan, East Punjab (India). He belonged to a respectable business family. His father was Haaji Shaiekh Karam Ilaahi son of Shaiekh Allaah Dittaa. Before his birth, Hazrat Miyaan Shayr Muhammad Saahib Sharq Puri (Rahmatul Laahi ‘Alaieh) had given good news about his excellences.
| Name | Maulana Haafiz Muhammad Shafee Okarvi |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | 2 February 1930 (2 Ramadaan 1348 A.H) |
| Birth Place | Khem Karan, East Punjab (India) |
| Education | Dars-e-Nizaami, Hadees-o-Tafseer |
| Spiritual Guide | Hazrat Peer Miyaan Ghulaam-ul-laah Saahib Sharq Puri |
| Visal (Death) | 24 April 1984 (21 Rajab 1404 A.H) |
He completed Middle school and in religious education completed Dars-e-Nizaami and courses of Hadees-o-Tafseer. He received certificates from:
In 1947, after migrating from India, he came to Okara and built Masjid Ghausiyah. He also established Jaami’ah Hanafiyah Ashraf-ul-Madaaris on G.T. Road.
He took allegiance with Shaiekh-ul-Mashaaikh Hazrat Peer Miyaan Ghulaam-ul-laah Saahib Sharq Puri (Saani Saahib Qiblah), of the Naqshbandi Mujaddidi order.
He had permission (Ijaazat) and Caliphate (Khilaafat) in all chains of spiritual doctrine from many great holy personalities. His disciples (mureeds) are found in thousands around the world.
Unparalleled sacrifices for the honor of the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)
During the Tahreek-e-Khatm-e-Nubuwwat, he was arrested for opposing the Qadiani movement and remained in Montgomery prison for 10 months. During this imprisonment, his first two sons, Muneer Ahmad (3 years) and Tanveer Ahmad (15 months), passed away within a week.
When the Deputy Commissioner offered him release in exchange for an apology, he replied:
"I have worked for the respect and honour of the holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam)... The children have passed away; even if my life is also taken away I will still remain steadfast on my belief and will not ask for any apology."
On 16 October 1962, whilst delivering a speech in Khadda Market, Karachi, a brutal assassination attempt was made on him with knives and daggers, inflicting serious wounds on his neck, shoulders, head, and back.
Despite this, he forgave the attackers, stating to the police:
"I do not want to take any revenge... My blood has been shed unnecessarily. My Allaah accepts this... I forgive the attackers."
It was a miracle he survived. He spent 2.5 months in the hospital.
Speeches Delivered
A World Record of oratory on hundreds of topics.
Global Reach: He traveled to the Far East, Middle East, India, Palestine, South Africa, Mauritius and many other countries. In South Africa alone, 100,000 cassettes of his speeches were sold by 1980.
He is the author of many popular books based on academic research and love for the Holy Prophet (Sallal Laahu ‘Alaiehi Wa Sallam).
He passed away on Tuesday, 21 Rajab 1404 A.H (24 April 1984) after a heart attack, while reading Durood-o-Salaam.
Millions attended his funeral prayer at Nishtar Park, led by Allamah Saiyyid Ahmad Sa’eed Kaazimi. He is laid to rest in the vicinity of Masjid Gulzar-e-Habeeb, Karachi.
Maulana Okarvi Academy (Al-A’lami) was established on 27 April 1984 to continue his mission. Every year, "Annual Khateeb-e-A’zam Day" is celebrated on the 3rd Friday of Rajab globally.
"Ze Dunyaa Biraftah Ba Shaan-e-Rafee — Muhammad Shafee’ash Muhammad Shafee"