Education
He was educated in Sialkot District, earning a B.A. from Murray College and later received his Master's degree in Islamic Studies from the Punjab University. He received his knowledge and education through his father and through many shaikhs in his time. He made progress in Naqshbandia tariqats. He was given permission to train followers in Naqshbandia tariqats at the age of 22 years. He came under the influence of Ahmad Sirhindi as a young student, worked briefly for Naqshbandi Sufisim. Throughout Pakistan, people from all religious and ethnic traditions would listen to his public discourses. Many consulted him on how to conduct life's affairs, including public figures, politicians, the poor, and the learned.
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