Key Takeaways
- Father of renowned Islamic scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi
- Dr. Mazhar Kazi passed away November 24, 2025
- Funeral prayer at EPIC Masjid in Plano, Texas on November 25, 2025 (Tuesday) at 2 PM
PLANO, TX — Dr. Mazhar Kazi, father of prominent Islamic scholar Dr. Yasir Qadhi, passed away on Monday, November 24, 2025.
The funeral prayer (Janazah) will be held Tuesday at 2:00 PM at the East Plano Islamic Center (EPIC Masjid) in Plano, Texas.
The announcement of Dr. Kazi’s passing has drawn condolences from across the Muslim community in North America and internationally.
Dr. Yasir Qadhi, his son, serves as Dean of Academic Affairs at the Islamic Seminary of America and is one of the most recognized Islamic scholars in the English-speaking world.
Dr. Mazhar Qadhi also helped build Houston’s early Islamic institutions. He was also the founding member of the UH MSA and led Eid prayers in the city.
The East Plano Islamic Center, one of the largest mosques in North Texas, will host the funeral services for community members wishing to pay their respects.
Dr. Yasir Qadhi has previously spoken about his father’s influence on his life and education.
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