Maulana Nazarur Rehman led the funeral prayer, which was attended by a large number of devotees, holy mans, members of the TJ council and people belonging to all walks of life.
Haji Abdul Wahab had been admitted to Doctors' Hospital for the past few days after being afflicted with dengue. He also suffered from asthma and was put on life support yesterday, according to a close aide of his belonging to the Tableeghi Jamaat.
Prime Minister Imran Khan
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expressed grief and sorrow over Haji Wahab's demise, Radio Pakistain reported. He offered his condolences to the bereaved family, and said Haji Wahab's services as a religious scholar will always be remembered.
Federal Minister for Religious Affairs and Interfaith Harmony Noorul Haq Qadri expressed deep sorrow over Haji Wahab's demise.
"Haji Abdul Wahab's contribution to religious affairs will always be remembered," he said.