Syed Munawar Hassan

Syed Munawar Hasan (5 August 1941 – 26 June 2020) was a Pakistani politician and the 4th Emir of Jamaat-e-Islami. Known for his strong ideological commitment to Islamism, he advocated for integrating Islamic principles into governance and promoting Sharia. As a leader, he emphasized Islamic revivalism and opposed secularism and nationalism. Elected Emir in 2009, Hasan's tenure was marked by efforts to revitalize Islamic politics, though he faced controversy for some of his views. His influence on Pakistan's Islamic political landscape remains significant.