Prominent religious scholar Shamshad Salfi passes away.

LAHORE -- Prominent religious scholar of Ahle Hadith school of thought Allama

Rana Shamshad Salfi died on Saturday after a brief illness. He was 86.

He is survived by 4 sons and 2 daughters.

His funeral prayers would be offered at Narang Mandi on Sunday,

September 25, at 10:00 am.

Rana Shamshad Salfi was taken to the Lahore General Hospital a couple

of days ago after he complained of chest problems where he died.

He was chairman of Tehrik Tahafuze Qibla Awwal Pakistan.

He was well-known for his religious speeches not only in Pakistan

but also in Arab countries.

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