Honorable Pair Karam Shah Al-Azhari was a Scholar
and Jurist par Excellence his work in Islamic Jurisprudence will
remain unforgettable for a long time to come. He was an emblem
of knowledge and wisdom and model of nobility and contentment.
Teaching was a favourite pastime and research and writing a passion
with him. He devoted every moment of his life to these noble activities.
Honorable Pir Karam Shah was not the name of
an individual, but of and epoch-making personality and a movement.
He was a religious scholar and a jurist of eminence. In a million
of sectarianism Pir Karam Shah stood out as a symbol of national
unity. He was the object of pride for the entire Muslim world.
A true lover of the Prophet Muhammad Sallallho Alaihe Wa Aalehi
Wasallam, he was a perfect saint and a scholar who practiced what
he preached. Persons like him are rarely born in the world.
I am satisfied today that i have handed over
religious sciences and the Prophet's Sallallho Alaihe Wa Aalehi
Wasallam traditions which i held in trust to the most suitable
person Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari. May Allah Shonver him
with His choicest favours and blessings!.
Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari is the light of my eye and
not only; he is the minaret of the tomb of Pir Siyal.
Love for the Prophet Sallallho Alaihe Wa Aalehi
Wasallam was the hall-mark of Justice Pir Muhammad Karam Shah
Al-Azhari's life. His entire life stands as a perfect model of
following the precedent of the Prophet Sallallaho Alaihe Wa Aalehi
Wasallam, Tafsir Zia-ul-Quran, a work on seerat Zia-ul-Nabi and
other books are the chief accomplishment of the Pir Sahib.
Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari was a great
religious scholar, a distinguished intellectual and an eminent
Jurist of Pakistan. His valuable services to bring the corpus
of law into accord with the principals and tents of Islam are
a beacon light.
Allah had endowed Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari with vast
knowledge. He was a brilliant star of spiritualism. Like a true
servant. He was one of those who has magnetic personalities
whose influence changes the course of life of other people.
His beneficial influence will continue to inspire his admirers.
Dr.N'aman Ijaz
Former Ambassader of Egypt.
He was a pious and righteous scholar. True to his name, Pir
Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari (May Allah Show him mercy) was
Allah's blessing to his people. He possessed all the virtues
of a saint. As a Judge he showed great sense of responsibility
and fear to Allah. He was a champion of Pan-Islamism.
Honourable Ajmal Mian
Ex-Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan
Noble and scholarly persons like Justice Pir Muhammad Karam
Shah Al-Azhari are a blessing to their nation. He was a profound
religious scholar. His learned Judgments as judge of the Federal
Shariat Court and Shariat Appellate Bench are a guiding star
for the Muslim Ummah in general and scholars, lawyers and Judges
in particular. I pay a sincere tribute to his religious, academic
and spiritual services.
Honourable Saeed-uz-Zaman Siddiqui
Ex-Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan
Justice Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari learned opinions
and judgments delivered in the light of the Quran and the Sunnah
have become a part of Judicial history. To pave the way for
the establishment of the Islamic system in Pakistan he gave
important and wise decisions. Notable among these are his verdicts
on Haq Shuffa (Right of Pre-emption), Sood (Interest), Rajm
(Standing to death), the shari rules regarding Prize Bonds,
pasting of a Photography on the Identity Card etc. His multi-faceted
personality is the pride of Pakistan.
Syed Naseem Hassan Shah
Former Chief Justice, Supreme Court of Pakistan
As a scholar Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari had full knowledge
of the pristine traditions of Islam as well as contemporary
trends. His scholarly genius and services in introducing Islamic
clauses into the constitution and abrogating the un-Islamic
clauses are unforgettable. He delivered leading judgments on
Qisaas (Retaliation), Diyat (Pecuniary compensation for any
offence upon the person), Haq Shuffa (Right of Pre-Emption)
and other matters. He was a great asset for the world of Islam.
Qazi Hussain Ahmad
Ameer Jamaat-e-Islami, Pakistan
Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari services to religion will
be remembered till the end of time. He was a bright star in
the world of Islam. The void created by his death will never
be filled.
Maulana Muhammad Sami-ul-Haq
President, Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam
Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari endeavored to promote Islamic
values and enforce Islam all his life. Far above prejudice or
narrow-mindedness, the Pir Sahib was a champion of Pan-Islamism.
On all occasions he was a source of inspiration for us in the
Islamic movements. To bring about an Islamic revolution, Pir
Muhammad Karam Shah is a role model for us even today. Votaries
of all schools of Muslim thought held him in high ex teem.
General (R) Hameed Gul
Former Director General (I.S.I)
My intellect is deficient to pay adequate homage to a reared
genius like Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari. My home village
lies Bhera Sharif and i had heard the name of the venerable
sage of Bhera Sharif from the elders of my family. Meeting him
personally i found all that i had heard true in every respect.
What impressed me most about him was his deep interest in the
founding of institutions. Truly, person like Pir sahib is immortal.
Not he, but time has surrendered to him. He commanded great
prestige as a Judge. I didn't see a single crease on his octogenarian
face. There was a resplendent glow on his face, which reflected
the inner light of his spirit. General Zia-ul-Haq had once remarked:
'As long as a person like Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari
is among us, Pakistan can not be called a Poor Country.
Allama Shah Ahmad Noorani
President Jamiyat Ulama-e-Islam
One of the foremost travelers on the way of Allah and erudite
teacher of shariat, Allama Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari
(May Allah Show him mercy) was a scholar who practiced what
he preached. He was an accomplished exegist. His writings and
services to Islam will be remembered as long as the world lasts.
Pir sahib's services to religious are a beacon light for the
whole ummah. He was Suave, amiable, sweet and handsome. He was
not just an individual, but also a whole movement.
Maulana Abdul Sattar Khan Niazi
Former Senator
Multi-facted, an Emblem of virtue and and accomplished person
Pir Muhammad Karam Shah Al-Azhari is a beacon light not only
for Pakistan but for the entire muslim world. I have purposely
used the present tense for men like Pir Sahib because of their
thoughts and ideas, unforgettable services, selfless and disinterested
services to religion, heart felt love and sincere devotion to
the people and countless sacrifices for the cause of Islam remain
a source of instruction and guidance even after they have given
up their earthly life. His footsteps will serve as guiding posts
for the succeeding generations and this transform his death
into a living source of inspiration.
Professor Dr. Tahir-ul-Qadri
Hazarat Pir Muhammad Karam Shah was a scholar of Islam, a commentator
of the Quran, a great leader, preacher and spiritual teacher.
He shall always remain among the great men of the world. His
blessings desirable like rain not only on his students and the
people near him but also on the entire Muslim Ummah. Pir Sahib
was a minaret of light. He devoted his life for the cause of
Islam. Among the Ahle Sunnah he was the example modernity. His
services of exegeses of the Quran will always continue to dispel
darken of ignorance. He devoted his life for the cause of Islam.
