Nation Pays Tribute to Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar on His 94th Death Anniversary
— January 4, 2026
ISLAMABAD (AIA) The 94th death anniversary of Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar a towering leader of the Pakistan Movement, journalist, and poet known as Raees-ul-Ahrar was observed across the country on Sunday.
Born on December 10, 1878, in Rampur, British India, Jauhar was an Oxford educated intellectual who left an indelible mark on the subcontinent’s political and literary landscape. A staunch advocate of Muslim rights and a firm proponent of a separate homeland, he played a pivotal role in the Khilafat Movement.
He founded the English weekly Comrade in 1911 and the Urdu weekly Hamdard in 1913, using the press as a powerful tool for political awakening. His poetry, compiled in Deewan-e-Jauhar, reflects his deep patriotism and ideological commitment.
Maulana Muhammad Ali Jauhar passed away in London in 1931 and, in accordance with his wishes, was laid to rest in Jerusalem a testament to his lifelong solidarity with the Muslim world.