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Haji Muhammad Shafi

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ "Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return"
Haji Muhammad Shafi

Haji Muhammad Shafi

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Personal Information
Birth Date
Jun 1926
Age
93 years (at time of passing)
Date of Return
01 Jan 2020
Status
Featured

Biography

Haji Muhammad Shafi, a respected and noble figure in the village of Ghartal Kalan, was born in June 1926. He began his early education at the local Government School Ghartal Kalan, now known as Government High School 144-RB. He showed great promise in his academic journey from the beginning and later completed his matriculation at Government High School Salarwala. Determined to pursue further education, he enrolled at the prestigious Khalsa College in Faisalabad (present-day Municipal Degree College), where he completed his intermediate studies.

After his formal education, Haji Muhammad Shafi joined the Irrigation Department as a Patwari, an entry-level officer responsible for land and water records. Due to his unwavering honesty, sense of responsibility, and excellent performance, he earned steady promotions and eventually rose to the respected position of Zaildar. He retired honorably from this post on June 15, 1986, having served the department and his community with dedication for decades.

Throughout his career, he was known for his discipline, truthfulness, and patriotism. His decisions were fair, and his reputation was clean, qualities that earned him great respect not just in government circles, but also among villagers and community elders. He was a man who valued ethics over shortcuts, and his conduct became a role model for many younger officers in his field.

Haji Sahib's values were deeply rooted in education and community service. His home was a place where learning and honesty were encouraged, and his children grew up observing the importance of integrity and public service. These traits not only defined his career but also shaped the legacy he left behind for generations to come

Contributions & Achievements

After his retirement, Haji Muhammad Shafi did not lead a passive or private life. Instead, he chose to stay deeply connected with his village and its people, especially small farmers and local landowners. He used his experience and influence to assist them in resolving land disputes, irrigation issues, and bureaucratic hurdles. One of his most notable contributions was the transformation of irrigation infrastructure in his area.

The traditional water channels (Khals and Mogas) in the village were mostly made of mud, which led to water loss, frequent breakages, and unequal distribution among farmers. Understanding the long-term benefits of solid infrastructure, Haji Sahib led efforts to convert these channels from mud to concrete. This improvement not only reduced water wastage but also ensured fair and consistent distribution of water, especially benefiting small and struggling farmers. His work made the difficult issues of land and irrigation easier for the poor, and he did it with no expectation of personal gain, only for the betterment of his people.

He was a strong advocate of education, and this was evident in the success of his children. Out of his four sons, three served in high-ranking positions in the education sector. One son successfully ran a business in Saudi Arabia, while others served as headmasters and associate professors. His daughters and daughters-in-law were also highly educated, making education a proud legacy of his family.

Haji Muhammad Shafi's life was a model of service, simplicity, and sincerity. May Allah accept all his contributions, grant him the highest place in Jannah, and continue his legacy through his descendants. His life reminds us that true success lies not in wealth or status, but in service, character, and the lives we touch

Memorial Tribute

إِنَّا لِلَّٰهِ وَإِنَّا إِلَيْهِ رَاجِعُونَ
"Indeed, to Allah we belong and to Allah we shall return"

We remember Haji Muhammad Shafi, who has returned to Allah on 01 Jan 2020.

May Allah grant them the highest place in Jannah and give patience to their family.

Their Legacy

Haji Muhammad Shafi, a respected and noble figure in the village of Ghartal Kalan, was born in June 1926. He began his early education at the local Government School Ghartal Kalan, now known as Government High School 144-RB. He showed great promise in his academic journey from the beginning and late...