Tariq Jamil

About

Pakistani preacher and Islamic cleric who is a member of the Tablighi Jama'at and was named the most admired man in Pakistan in both 2018 and 2020. He has become best known for his beliefs in Deobandism, as well as the concepts of sectarian and ethnic harmony. He has authored several Urdu-language books throughout his career and launched a clothing brand called MTJ Brand in 2021.

Before Fame

He graduated from Government College University in Lahore before going on to study the Qur'an and Islamic jurisprudence, among other topics, at Jamia Arabia in Raiwind.

Trivia

He has been included in the Royal Aal al-Bayt Institute for Islamic Thought's list of 500 Most Influential Muslims in Jordan for several consecutive years beginning in the year 2012. He has delivered sermons around the world and through his self-titled YouTube channel, where he boasts over 8 million subscribers.

Family Life

He is the older brother of acclaimed cardiologist Dr. Muhammad Tahir Kamal Sahu. His family descends from the 12th century ruler Prithviraj Chauhan and governed the town known as Tulamba throughout the 16th century.

Associated With

He was given the Pride of Performance Award by Pakistani president Arif Alvi in 2020.