The Ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam Punjab, Maulana Syed Mahmood Mian Raza-e-Ilahi and head of Jamia Madania Jadeed Raiwind has passed away.

His funeral prayer is scheduled for today at 10am at Jamia Madania Jadeed on Raiwind Road, Lahore.

Widely respected as a distinguished Islamic scholar and eminent authority on hadith, Maulana Syed Mahmood Mian was also regarded as a prominent spiritual leader.

His family has maintained a longstanding influence in religious and political spheres, with his father having also served as the central Ameer of Jamiat Ulema-e-Islam.

JUI-F chief Maulana Fazlur Rehman expressed profound grief over his passing, describing him as a great hadith scholar, esteemed teacher, and exemplary spiritual guide who dedicated his entire life to the service of Prophetic knowledge.

He prayed that Allah accepts his invaluable contributions.