Molana Khadim Hussain Rizvi

                             Introduction

Date of birth: 

                        Khadim Hussain Rizvi was born in 1966 in Pindigheb, Attock District, Punjab, Pakistan. Pindigheb is a small town located in the province of Punjab, which is the most populous province in Pakistan.

Rizvi spent most of his early life in Pindigheb and received his initial Islamic education from local scholars. He later moved to Lahore, where he studied at the famous Islamic seminary, Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, and became a prominent Islamic scholar and preacher. 

Political party:

He was the founder and leader of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP), a political party known for its strong stance on blasphemy laws and Islamic ideology.

Rizvi was a prominent figure in Pakistani politics and was known for his fiery speeches and advocacy for strict enforcement of blasphemy laws. He led several protests and rallies, including a 2017 sit-in that forced the government to resign.

Rizvi passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 54, due to complications from COVID-19. His death was widely reported in Pakistani media, and he was buried in Lahore, Pakistan.

Education: 

Rizvi received his Islamic education from Jamia Nizamia Rizvia in Lahore and later earned a Master's degree in Arabic from the University of the Punjab.

 Teaching career: 

Before entering politics, Rizvi taught at various Islamic seminaries and schools in Lahore.

 Founding of Tehreek-e-Labbaik Pakistan (TLP): 

Rizvi founded TLP in 2015, focusing on protecting the honor of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) and advocating for strict blasphemy laws.

Blasphemy law advocacy: 

Rizvi was a strong advocate for Pakistan's blasphemy laws, which make insulting the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) punishable by death.

 Political influence:

Under Rizvi's leadership, TLP gained significant political influence, winning seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures.

 Protests and rallies:

Rizvi led several large-scale protests and rallies, often blocking major highways and cities, to pressure the government on issues related to blasphemy and Islamic values.

 Controversies: 

Rizvi faced criticism for his fiery rhetoric, accusations of inciting violence, and alleged ties to extremist groups.

Death:

Rizvi passed away on November 19, 2020, at the age of 54, due to complications from COVID-19.

                                         

Khadim Hussain Rizvi_s Funeral _ 21 November 2020 _ Minar e Pakistan