Canadian-Pakistani Author Tarek Fatah Dies At 73

Tarek Fatah, who migrated to Canada in the early 1980s, was a regular face on Indian television media.

Pakistani-Canadian author Tarek Fatah died today at the age of 73 after a prolonged illness, his daughter confirmed on Twitter. “Lion of Punjab.Son of Hindustan. Lover of Canada. Speaker of truth. Fighter for justice. Voice of the downtrodden, underdogs, and the oppressed. Tarek Fatah has passed the baton on… his revolution will continue with all who knew and loved him," his daughter Natasha Fatah tweeted. 

The writer, who was known for his progressive views on Islam, was a regular face on Indian television media. Condoling Fatah's demise, RSS said his significant contributions to the media, as well as the literary world, will be greatly remembered. In a condolence message posted on Twitter, RSS general secretary Dattatreya Hosabale said Fatah was an eminent thinker, author and commentator.

"His significant contributions to the media and the literary world will be greatly remembered. He remained committed to his principles and beliefs throughout his life and was respected for his courage and conviction," Dattatreya said. "My thoughts go with his family, friends, and admirers who will be hugely missing him,? the RSS leader said, adding, I express my deepest condolences on his passing away and pray for the 'sadgati' of the departed soul."

Tarak Fatah migrated to Canada in the early 1980s. Fatah's writings include ‘Chasing a Mirage: The Tragic Illusion of an Islamic State’ and ‘The Jew is Not My Enemy: Unveiling the Myths that Fuel Muslim Anti-Smitism’.