This article conducts a descriptive analysis of the contribution of Muhammad Hussain
Najafī in reformation discourse in Pakistan. Najafī bears a distinct position by arguing
for so-called reformation in belief structure, pattern of practices and approaching the
‘history’ in the religious discourse. His urge and efforts in this regard have brought
him to fore as a dissident. This articles finds that he challenges the tradition with
‘tradition’ by adopting analytical and critical tools of inquiry. He does not invent
something new. His distinction lies in his methodology
