03/10/2026
A Glimpse into the Life of
Introduction
The life and personality of Hazrat Allama Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Sattar Saeedi (دامت برکاتہم العالیہ) represent a luminous legacy of scholarship, research, teaching, and dedicated service to Islam. Allah Almighty has blessed him with a remarkable combination of knowledge, intellectual insight, and diverse scholarly abilities.
He is not only a distinguished teacher and the Shaykh al-Hadith of Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore, but also a meticulous researcher, eloquent preacher, jurist, and an accomplished scholar of Arabic and Persian. He has rendered valuable services as a translator, author, and researcher.
His scholarly contributions cover a wide range of disciplines, including Qur’anic exegesis, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, morphology, syntax, logic, philosophy, biography, and bibliographical studies.
Personal Details
Name:
Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Sattar Saeedi
Father:
Chaudhry Sher Dil, son of Jafar Khan, Numberdar
Date of Birth:
18 Dhul-Hijjah 1368 AH, corresponding to 11 October 1949 (Tuesday)
Place of Birth:
Village Ganganwala, District and Tehsil Rawalpindi, Pakistan
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Education, Training and Graduation
Memorization of the Holy Qur’an
In 1385 AH / 1965, he completed the memorization of the Holy Qur’an at Madrasa Anjuman Ahbab-ul-Qur’an, Jamia Masjid Thekedaran, Dhoke Ratta, Rawalpindi.
Modern Education
In 1389 AH / 1969, he completed his middle-level education at D.C. High School Chakri, Rawalpindi.
In 1392 AH / 1974, he completed his matriculation through the Sargodha Board.
Dars-e-Nizami
In 1389 AH / 1969, he was admitted to Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore.
In Sha‘ban 1392 AH / August 1974, he completed the prescribed stage of Mauqoof ‘Alaih studies at Dar-ul-Uloom Ahsan-ul-Madaris, Rawalpindi.
Shahadat al-‘Alamiyyah
In Sha‘ban 1395 AH / August 1975, he obtained his Shahadat al-‘Alamiyyah degree from Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore, under the auspices of Tanzeem-ul-Madaris.
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Family Life
Marriage
He entered into marriage in 1972.
Sons
His elder son, Maulana Muhammad Siddiq Saeedi, was born on 7 October 1973.
His younger son, Muhammad Muhyuddin, was born on 21 January 1994.
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Teaching, Administrative and Religious Services
Teaching and Administration
From Shawwal 1396 AH / October 1976, he assumed responsibilities of teaching and administration at Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore, where he has continued to serve to the present day.
Shaykh al-Hadith
In Shawwal 1422 AH / 2002, he was appointed Shaykh al-Hadith at Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore.
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Preaching and Imamat
He has rendered extensive services in the field of preaching and religious guidance at various mosques:
- Jamia Masjid Taza Gul, Dhoke Ratta: 1392 AH / 1972, for six months.
- Jamia Masjid Sufi Allah Din, Dhoke Ratta: 1393–1394 AH / 1973–1974.
- Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Qila Gujjar Singh, Lahore: 1394–1404 AH / 1974–1984.
- Jamia Masjid Ghausia, Show Market, Lahore: 1404–1407 AH / 1984–1987.
- Jamia Masjid Muslim, Lohari Gate, Lahore: From 7 March 1987.
- Jamia Masjid Ya Rasool Allah, Gulshan-e-Ravi, Lahore: From 13 March 1990 to the present.
Establishment of an Institution
In August 1995, he established Jamia Ghausia Saeedia in his ancestral region, contributing further to the spread of Islamic education.
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Participation in Religious and National Movements
He actively participated in the Khatm-e-Nubuwwat Movement of 1974 and the Tehreek-e-Nizam-e-Mustafa of 1977.
He also participated in the Namoos-e-Risalat Rally on 14 February 2006.
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Spiritual Affiliation and Honours
Spiritual Relationship
On 22 October 1979 (1399 AH), he entered into a spiritual relationship and took Bay‘ah at the hands of Ghaus al-Zaman, Hazrat Allama Syed Ahmad Saeed Kazmi Shah (رحمہ اللہ).
Awards and Honours
In 1980–81 (1400 AH), he received the first prize among outstanding writers from the Sunni Writers Guild.
On 16 August 2006, he was awarded a Gold Medal by the Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Nizamia Pakistan.
On 20 August 2006, the Barkati Foundation honoured him for his scholarly and research work on Fatawa Razvia, including the distinction of being weighed in silver.
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Travels and Sacred Visits
Hajj and Umrah
He has performed Hajj three times, in:
- 1983
- 2006
- 2009
He has also performed Umrah on numerous occasions.
Since 2012, he has maintained the practice of performing Umrah every year during the blessed month of Ramadan, with the exception of 2021–2022, during the COVID-19 restrictions.
International Travels
His international journeys include:
- United Kingdom — 2013
- United Arab Emirates — 2014 and 2018
- Iraq — 2018, for visits to the sacred sites
On 30 May 2018, he had the honour of delivering a lesson from Sahih al-Bukhari at Masjid al-Nabawi ﷺ in Madinah.
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Scholarly and Literary Contributions
Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Sattar Saeedi has contributed extensively to various branches of Islamic scholarship.
1. Islamic Creed and Theology
Radd-e-Wahhabiyyat
An Urdu translation of “Al-Usul al-Arba‘ah fi Tardid al-Wahhabiyyah”, authored by Maulana Hasan Jan Sarhindi.
- Pages: 245
- Published: 1979
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2. Qur’anic Sciences and Tafsir
Fawa’id-e-Tafsiriyyah wa ‘Uloom-ul-Qur’an
A substantial scholarly work presented in the light of Fatawa Razvia.
- Three comprehensive volumes
- Published: 2008
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3. Hadith and Principles of Hadith
Translation of Sunan al-Nasa’i
A comprehensive Urdu translation of Sunan al-Nasa’i.
- Three substantial volumes
- Pages: 1,770
- Published: 1980
Musannifeen-e-Sihah Sittah aur Unki Shara’it-e-Akhz-o-Qabool
A study of the authors of the Six Major Hadith Collections and their principles and conditions for accepting narrations.
- Pages: 52
- Published: 2007
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4. Islamic Jurisprudence and Inheritance
Translation of Fatawa Razvia
He translated Volumes 11–13, 16–25 and Volume 30 of Fatawa Razvia.
Fawa’id-e-Jalilah
Scholarly annotations, classification, and arrangement of Volume 1 of Fatawa Razvia.
Translation of Siraji
A translation of Siraji, completed in 1996 and remaining unpublished.
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5. Arabic Morphology and Syntax
Taleem al-Sarf
A curricular textbook on Arabic morphology prepared particularly for female students.
- Pages: 127
- Published: 1991
Sharh Hidayat al-Nahw
A commentary extending from the beginning up to the seventeenth lesson.
Sharh Kafiyah
A question-and-answer style explanation of Kafiyah.
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6. Logic and Philosophy
Taleem al-Mantiq
A textbook on logic for the secondary level.
- Published: 1990
Talkhees al-Mantiq
An accessible explanation of 250 logical terms.
- Pages: 48
- Published: 1990
Miftah al-Marqah
An explanatory work on the book Al-Marqah.
- Pages: 128
- Published: 1997
Taleem al-Hikmah
An accessible Urdu commentary on Hidayat al-Hikmah.
- Published: 1992
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7. Biographical and Bibliographical Works
Mir’at al-Tasanif
A bibliographical survey introducing 870 Sunni scholars and writers from the third to the fourteenth Islamic centuries, covering approximately 5,818 books.
- Pages: 320
- Published: 1980
Imam Ahmad Raza Barelvi — A Comprehensive Scholar and a Remarkable Personality
A scholarly work highlighting the intellectual and academic dimensions of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan.
A Biographical Sketch of Ala Hazrat Fazil-e-Barelvi
A biographical account of Imam Ahmad Raza Khan Barelvi, published in 1976 and 1993.
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A Historic Milestone: Fifty Years of Service
The year 2026 marks a significant milestone in the life of Hazrat Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Sattar Saeedi.
From October 1976 to October 2026, he has completed fifty years of continuous teaching and administrative service at Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Lahore.
To commemorate this remarkable half-century of scholarly and educational service, and in connection with his birthday, the Majlis-e-Ulama-e-Nizamia Pakistan is organizing a grand “Hafiz-e-Millat Seminar.”
Hafiz-e-Millat Seminar
Date: 11 October 2026
Day: Sunday
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Jamia Nizamia Rizvia, Inside Lohari Gate, Lahore
The seminar is being organized as a tribute to his scholarly stature, educational contributions, research, teaching, and decades of dedicated service to Islamic learning.
It marks not merely a celebration of an individual milestone, but also an acknowledgement of a fifty-year legacy of teaching, scholarship, authorship, research, and service to the religious and educational tradition.
Hafiz-e-Millat — A Legacy of Knowledge and Service
The life of Hazrat Allama Hafiz Muhammad Abdul Sattar Saeedi reflects a sustained commitment to Qur’an, Hadith, Islamic jurisprudence, Arabic sciences, research, teaching, authorship, and the preservation of scholarly heritage.
His five decades of service at Jamia Nizamia Rizvia Lahore, together with his extensive literary and academic contributions, constitute an important chapter in the contemporary history of Islamic scholarship in Pakistan.
May Allah Almighty bless his knowledge, health, life, and services, and grant him continued strength and opportunities to serve the Qur’an, Sunnah, and the cause of Islamic scholarship. Ameen.
