Former JI Chief Syed Munawar Hassan passes away in Karachi

KARACHI: Former Jamaat-e-Islami (JI) Chief Syed Munawar Hassan has passed away on Friday at the age of 78 at a hospital in Karachi.

Hassan had been ill for some time and he was receiving treatment at a local hospital when he was shifted to an intensive care unit when his health deteriorated.

'اِنَّا لِلّٰہِ وَاِنَّآ اِلَیْہِ رَاجِعُوْنَ
سابق امیر جماعت اسلامی پاکستان سید منور حسن
اپنے رب کے حضور پیش ہوگئے pic.twitter.com/Si3TvVgpCx
— Jamaat e Islami Pakistan (@JIPOfficial) June 26, 2020

The former JI Chief was born in Delhi in 1941 but moved with his family to Lahore where he pursued for a good education getting a Master’s degree in Sociology in 1963 and in Islamic Studies in 1966.

He entered politics through the National Students Federation (NSF) and later joined the Jamiat-e-Talaba organization in 1960.

Syed Munawar Hassan was respected by everyone and JI leaders and workers arrived at the hospital after hearing news of his passing.

This news comes just days after Allama Talib Johri, a well respected Islamic scholar passed away in Karachi.

Social media started trending as soon as everyone became aware of the news with hashtag #SyedMunawarHassan.

Former Ameer Jamaat e Islami Pakistan #SyedMunawarHassan passed away. May Allah swt blessed his soul & gives him the highest place in jennah. Aameen! pic.twitter.com/CWUjjxEDRs
— Jamaat e Islami Karachi (@KarachiJamaat) June 26, 2020

#SyedMunawarHassan

#SyedMunawarHassan leader like munawar Hassan sab never born in the decade ,
Leader like him is a gift from God to nation , but sorry munawar Hassan sab the people of Pakistan don't need leader like you , pic.twitter.com/fmFDmXhOSx
— Sana Ullah Yousafzai🇵🇰🇸🇩 (@Sana_ullah_sani) June 26, 2020

#SyedMunawarHassan

May Allah bless him in Paradise! #SyedMunawarHassan pic.twitter.com/FNqiYaz8rw
— Witness Eye (@IsmatUsama) June 26, 2020

#SyedMunawarHassan

Another loss #SyedMunawarHassan
May his soul rest in Peace .. https://t.co/bSB3WPwhjy
— Sidra khan (@ChirpingBird_) June 26, 2020

#SyedMunawarHassan

Another great loss💔we have lost many jewels and gems this year may Allah grant him higher rank in jannah.Ameen
Rest in peace.#SyedMunawarHassan pic.twitter.com/PQhX0ldbSw
— Khansa (@khansa1110) June 26, 2020

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