Waqaruddin Qadri

Mufti-e-Azam Pakistan
Muhammad Waqaruddin Barelvi
Grand Mufti of Pakistan
Personal life
Born1 January 1915
Died19 September 1993(1993-09-19) (aged 78)
Resting placeDarul Uloom Amjadia, Babul Madina, Karachi, Pakistan
NationalityIndian and Pakistani
Parent
  • Hameeduddin (father)
Citizenship British Indian Pakistani
EraModern era
RegionSouth Asia
Main interest(s)
Notable work(s)Waqar Ul Fatawa
Religious life
ReligionIslam
DenominationSunni
JurisprudenceHanafi
TariqaQadri
CreedMaturidi
MovementBarelvi
Muslim leader

Muhammad Waqaruddin Qadri (1 January 1915 – 9 September 1993) also known as Waqar-e-Millat was an Islamic scholar associated with the Sunni Barelvi movement of south Asia. His fatawa (rulings) are compiled in three volume of the book titled Waqar ul Fatawa. He taught and administered in Islamic institutes in India, Bangladesh and later in Pakistan. He was conferred title of Grand Mufti of Pakistan during Muhammad Zia-ul-Haq regime.