He was born Kapurthala, Punjab, India and died in Lahore, Pakistan after suffering from brain haemorrhage. He belonged to Arain tribe and is generally remembered in Pakistan as an honest, simple and humble leader of one of the largest political parties in Pakistan, this personality made him an exception to the normal life style of the political elite.
Agitation for democracy
During the Ayub era, nine prominent leaders belonging to different political parties were tried for mutiny under the Official Secret Act. The nine of them had decided to initiate a democratic movement; Mian tufail was one of the nine. The trial lingered on for two years. Ultimately, the case was taken back by the government,for lack of evidence. In 1965, the joint opposition was organised, he was one of its central leaders. Along with other leaders of the COP, Mian Tufail toured the two wings of the country (East and West Pakistan) to create mass awareness and organise a strong national democratic movement.
Books
- Kashful Mahjub: An Urdu commentary
- Daw'at-e-Islami and Its Demands (Urdu)
Several biographies have been written on his life and work. The most prominent one is the following:
- Mushahidaat (Urdu)
- " Tufail Nama" (Urdu)
Legacy
Mian Sahab is generally remembered in Pakistan as an honest, simple and humble leader of one of the largest political parties in Pakistan, this personality made him an exception to the normal life style of the political elite. At the time of his death, the only asset he possessed was the house he lived in, he prominently wore his trademark, plain white shalwar-kameez's, a Jinnah cap and a walking stick. Mian sahab's political legacy is significant throughout Pakistan. As one of the founding members of Jammat-e-Islami he is remembered in party history.
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