Born Fazal Wahid to a noble Muhammadzai[1] family in 1858 at Turangzai, a famous town in district Charsadda, modern Pakistan.

On the basis of lack of evidence, Haji Sahib was released, but his fellow workers were given sentences of up to three years.

Evading arrest at midnight, Haji Sahib left Peshawar and headed for Mohmand Territory along with his sons and trusted friends.

Within days of arriving at Mohmand Agency, Haji Sahib along with Mujahideen from Chamarkand accelerated attacks on British positions in the nearby areas.

It proved a pyrrhic victory, and he eventually settled in Mohmand agency where he became preoccupied with building a mosque.