Khwaja Qamar ul Din Sialvi

Qamaruddin Siyalwi (1906–1981), was a Pakistani Islamic scholar and politician. He was a Sufi saint belonging to the Chishti order. His zawiya (convent) is located in the village of Siyal, Pakistan.

He was also the founder of the Sunni Barelvi political party Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP) and became its president in 1970.

Muslim League

When Pakistan movement began for the independence of India, the Congress was at the forefront whose leadership was in the hands of some prejudiced and narrow-minded Hindus. However, the deceit of the main Hindu leaders had allured many Muslims to their tune and to raise their same voice. Many Muslim scholars, leaders and the learned had become devotees of Indian nationality and stood side by side with the Hindu leaders. At that moment Qa'id A'zam Muhammad 'Ali Jinnah demanded the formation of Pakistan. Khawaja Qamar al-Din – through his light of firasat – perceived the truth of Qa'id A'zam's position whilst great intellectuals of that time could not decide whether the claim of Qa'id A'zam had any acceptance or weight in it or not, or whether it is practicable or not. Khawaja Qamar al-Din, with firm resolve and certainty, announced his assistance and loyalty to Qa'id A'zam in the struggle to acquire Pakistan. History testifies that this man of truth, whatever step he took he did not stop until he reached his desired destination and objective.

The pursuing of a referendum in the Sarhad province was much dangerous as the Khan Brothers had great influence and power here and they were blind devotees of Gandhi. The Red Shirts movement was accepted here to such an extent that in every town and village of the Sarhad province, red flags were waving. If in this referendum the Muslim League was defeated then the dream of Pakistan would have become dispersed and diminished before any interpretation could be given. The bravery of the people who paved the way for the success of the Muslim community in Sarhad, without a doubt at the front of this group, you would clearly see the shining face of Khawaja Qamar al-Din. Under his leadership, the party fared very well in the election of 1970. He was twice nominated as a member of the Islamic Ideology Council, where he worked hard to make the existing laws according to Islam.

Siyalwi was awarded Tamgha-e-Imtiaz (Medal of Excellence), the fourth-highest award of Pakistan, by the President of Pakistan in 1981.

President of JUP He was among the founders of Jamiat Ulema-e-Pakistan (JUP). He became president of JUP in 1970. Under his leadership JUP took part in elections and won 7 seats in National Assembly.

Death He died in a traffic accident on 20 July 1981 (17th Ramadan). After his death, Hameeduddin Siyalwi was appointed caretaker of Aaastana e Aalia Siyal.